Summer holiday activities

Pass'Sport Culture is available again this year, allowing access to sports and creative activities during July and August. Aimed at teenagers who are resident or studying in Monaco, the pass gives youngsters the opportunity to participate in a choice of around 30 weekly courses and activities.

Sports activities

Monaco's Societe Nautique is running an introductory course to rowing and kayaking, and Pierre Frolla's Ecole Bleue is organizing scuba diving and deep sea diving lessons, as well as days out on the rivers of the Gorges du Loup and Fanghetto. Sailing lessons are also planned, as are jet ski classes with the Roca Jet Club.

On land there's tennis at the Monte Carlo Country Club, shooting with the Federation Monegasque de Tir, fencing, bowling, Chinese boxing and squash.

Arts and crafts activities

Pass'Sport Culture holders can alternate between sports and artistic activities such as creating graphic novels, singing, guitar playing, and a workshop for personalising clothing and accessories. There's also a theatre class in English at the Centre Mediterraneen in Cap d'Ail, where youngsters can meet foreign students.

Obtaining a Pass'Sport Culture

If you're between 13 and 21 years old, and resident or studying in Monaco, you can apply for the activity pass at:

• Centre d'Information de l'Education Nationale (CIEN)
  18 avenue des Castelans
• cost: 42 euros for 1 month, 68 euros for 2 months
• application form from CIEN website (ID and password required)

For more information phone the CIEN on +377 98 98 87 63.