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About us
The objective of the activités-nature programme is to offer and promote educational activities centred on nature, the environment and sustainable devel…
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Activités-nature
Discover nature with all your senses at Haus vun der Natur, the nature centre in Kockelscheuer offering activities organised as part of the curriculum for Luxem…
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Activities for children
Overview of the extra-curricular activities for children organised by CAPEL.
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Back to school: going green
Think green: a few tips for making going to school more eco-friendly
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Chaperones
Information and sign-up details for walking bus ("Pedibus") chaperones.
Chaperones for children on school buses
Information and sign-up details for chaperones to accompany children on school buses.
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Chèque-Service Accueil
The childcare service voucher scheme (chèque-service accueil – CSA) grants parents reduced rates for non-formal education and childcare services, depending on a…
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Cinema Paradiso – The Cinémathèque for kids
All the magic of cinema on the big screen.
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COSL Spillfest
Popular sports day in May for children and young people, which offers them to the chance to discover a range of sports disciplines.
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Educational projects
CAPEL regularly develops educational projects for primary school classes under the remit of Luxembourg City's Service Enseignement (Department of Education), as…
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Enrolling your child in school
Every child who reaches the age of 4 by 1 September must begin attending school that same year. Municipal schools are free of charge for children who live in Lu…
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Foyers scolaires
Extracurricular supervision for school-age children (3–12) in high-quality care and support structures adapted to the needs of children and their families
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How it works and registration
Following fixed routes, the Walking Bus ("Pedibus") operates across the city and collects children from set stops. To use this service, you must sign up.
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Kanner in the City
Every year, the city centre is transformed into a giant playground for children for an entire weekend as part of the "Kanner in the City" festival.
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Kockeldiko Nature Celebration
The grand nature festival, with its many workshops, stands and games on the theme of the forest, garden and more, will delight both youngsters and adults.
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Leisure activities
This programme includes outdoor and indoor games ("Aktioun Bambësch", etc.), creative, artistic and sporting activities, discovery walks and workshops, theatric…
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Municipal crèches
High-quality care for 400 children from 3 months to 4 years of age during parents' working hours in 6 municipal crèches
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Other activities for children
In addition to the activities organised by CAPEL, children who attend public primary school in Luxembourg City have access to a wide array of extra-curricular a…
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Overview of activities
The activities centre on the forest, nature, life on the farm, gardening, and sustainable development. Whenever possible, they are held outside in order to give…
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Parenting School
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Playgrounds
Public playgrounds, themed playgrounds and school yards. A hotline is available for reporting damage or other issues.
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Promoting children's health
Health-related activities and initiatives aim to encourage children and their families to make healthier choices in terms of diet and daily activities.
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Public elementary schools
Information on Cycles 1 to 4 and the guidance procedure for choosing a secondary education track.
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Recommendations for parents
What should I do if my child is ill? Protect your child by getting them vaccinated, Getting enough exercise is important, Oral hygiene, Head lice, Multilinguali…
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Registration and practical information
Information for children in Cycles 1 through 4 on registration, class schedules, guided study, school catchment areas and school trips.
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S.d.S Sport-wochen
Sports camps called "S.d.S. Sport-Wochen": 4- to 7-day sports courses for young people aged 11 to 17, with or without overnight stays, in Luxembourg City, elsew…
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School grants
The City of Luxembourg gives grants to young people who are successfully pursuing full-time post-primary studies.
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School holidays and breaks
The 2023/2024 school year begins on Friday, 15 September 2023 and ends on Monday, 15 July 2024.
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Socio-cultural events
Every year, CAPEL organises and hosts a number of fun-filled, socio-cultural events for the general public (such as Weltspilldag)
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Taking account of children's and parents' needs
Schools, childcare centres and crèches are places that provide guidance and direction to parents as well as their children.
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The nature centre
Located in the countryside outside the city, the "activités-nature" programme welcomes groups from the city's primary schools to the nature centre in Kockelsche…
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Walking Bus
Let's work together to ease traffic and minimise the number of cars around schools! The Walking Bus delivers children to their schools under the supervision of …