Living in Cascais means the sea, the sports clubs and the parks are on your doorstep. This guide is for families who live here and want something regular for their children after school or at weekends.
Every organisation below has its own official website, which we checked on 24 October 2026. We only give prices where the club publishes them for the current year.
Start with your child’s school
Some private and international schools run after-school activities on site, which saves a second school run.
For example, Oeiras International School publishes a 2026/27 after-school programme with music lessons, mini tennis, a swimming academy, surfing and gymnastics, among others. St Julian’s School runs after-school activities too. See our OIS profile for more on the school.
Ask your school for its current list. Our school profiles link to each school’s official site. If you are still choosing a school, add activities to your budget: our first-year cost guide shows what else to plan for besides fees.
Sport
Tennis: Clube de Ténis do Estoril
The Clube de Ténis do Estoril has a tennis school, with Mini Ténis classes for young children.
Its 2026/2027 price list (PDF) shows Mini Ténis classes of 50 minutes at €38 a month for once a week or €62 a month for twice a week, plus an annual registration fee of €58. Checked 24 October 2026.
Rugby, football and more: Dramático de Cascais
The Grupo Dramático e Sportivo de Cascais is a sports club in Cascais. It offers football, futsal, acrobatic gymnastics, roller hockey, rugby and volleyball.
Its rugby section has youth teams from under-6.
Swimming
The Câmara de Cascais keeps a list of pools in the municipality, both municipal and private, that offer swimming lessons. The list is dated 2022, so check opening times and classes with each pool directly.
Music
Conservatório de Música de Cascais
The Conservatório de Música de Cascais is run by the Associação Orquestra de Câmara de Cascais e Oeiras. It offers official music courses.
Young children can start with iniciação musical, for age 5 and for children in 1.º to 4.º ano.
Centro Musical de Cascais
The Centro Musical de Cascais is a music school in Cascais. Contact the school about lessons for children, instruments, times and prices.
The sea
Sailing: Clube Naval de Cascais
The Clube Naval de Cascais sailing school runs children’s courses by season. The autumn 2026 course runs from 12 September to 22 November 2026. Look on the site for the next one.
Surfing: Moana Surf School
Moana Surf School runs kids’ surf camps at Praia do Guincho from May to September, for children from age 5. Ask the school about age groups and prices for 2027.
For more summer options, see our guide to summer camps in Cascais and Lisbon.
Museums and culture
The Fundação D. Luís I runs the Bairro dos Museus in Cascais. It has family activities from Tuesday to Saturday, plus special weekend activities. Check the programme on the site before you go.
Help with schoolwork
Some children need extra support more than another club. For tutoring and Portuguese lessons, see our tutoring and learning support guide.
Choosing what fits
Start with one activity your child is excited about, close to home or school. Ask whether you can try a class first, and see how the week feels before you add more. The right club is the one your child wants to go back to.
