I AM A(N):
I am a PARENT / GUARDIAN
How To Get Involved
Watch this video to see what happens at a Helium Arts workshop, hear from other parents, the artist, the helium team and the children themselves!
Our workshops and camps are open to children and young people ages 6-18 years, living with a lifelong physical health condition.
If you know a child or a young person who might be interested in joining a workshop you can register your interest now by following these steps:
Step1:
FILL IN OUR SELF-REFERRAL FORM
Step 2: We’ll get in touch to say ‘hello’ and make sure that Helium Arts is the right fit
Step 3: Once eligibility is confirmed, you can find a workshop and sign up to take part
Helium Arts workshop with Rachel Doolin at the Le Cheile Family Resource Centre (Mercy Centre) in Mallow on Saturday 2nd of April.
phot. Marcin Lewandowski | soundofphotography.com ©
Information for Your Child
Find a Workshop Near You
Workshops run in six weekly blocks, as three-day camps, or one day meet ups. You can relax knowing that our activities have been designed with the needs of your child in mind.
We currently run workshops in Limerick, Cork, Galway, Castlebar, Ennis, Mallow, Nenagh and Roscommon.
If your area is not listed here don’t worry as we are adding new venues all the time and hope to be in a location near you soon!
All workshops are…
- Free of charge
- Delivered by professional artists
- Accessible
- Overseen by paramedics
- Supported by volunteers
Upcoming Workshops Include...
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Teen Online Summer Camp (Nationwide – ages 13-15)
4-6 July 2023 (Tues-Thurs) Morning and afternoon sessions available
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Limerick Teen Summer Camp (ages 13-15)
11-13 Jul 2023 (Tues-Thurs)
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Ennis Summer Camp (ages 8-12)
18-20 Jul 2023 (Tues-Thurs) Morning and afternoon sessions available
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Showcasing the work of our Helium participants
Check out some of the awesome films and artworks created by young people in association with our artists at our workshops!
Art Gallery
Film Gallery
Paul’s Story
“I didn’t leave him with anybody. Just school, my parents and one aunt. To leave him at a club and walk away was huge.”
