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Kids' summer colonies in Bilbao: the council’s colonias de verano
Bilbao City Council runs summer colonies (morning and day camps) for children, with a lottery for places and reduced rates for large and single-parent families. The 2026 request window was 13 to 21 April, with the draw on 23 April.
- Why it matters
- A council-run summer option with a draw and price reductions for some families.
- When
- You need summer care for a child.
- Official page
- Colonias de Verano (4-12 años)
- Last checked
- 25 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 3 steps, what to bring (3 items), the office with addresses and hours, and 4 Easy to miss lines, with every official source.
One Easy to miss, on us
The page says children must be born 2014 to 2022 and registered (empadronados) in Bilbao; the council checks this itself, so no certificate is submitted.