From mask-making and pottery to hip hop and groove, the children of Wexford are participating in a virtual explosion of cultural activity.
Summer Fun, which began modestly as a cultural event in four libraries in the county, is now in its fifth year and has expanded beyond recognition.
Throughout July and August children from towns, villages and rural areas in the county are attending an array of events with alluring titles such as "Dig that Rhythm and Beat, Man", "Ready, Steady, Write", and "Old Irish Tales of Horror and Mystery".
The festival is organised by the arts office of Wexford County Council, but with the active participation of local communities.
As well as being great fun for the children - 4,500 attended last year's events - the festival has became an important source of employment for artists in the county. Of the 37 participating in this year's programme, 34 are based locally.
Summer Fun has expanded rapidly from its modest beginnings. This year 84 events are being staged in 32 venues indoor and outdoor. It could be even bigger, says the county council's arts officer, Ms Lorraine Comer, if more funds were available. Even with the growth of the festival, demand for places continues to outstrip supply.
"We have 10 to 15 extra venues that want to take part next year. There's no reason why we can't, but we will be looking for additional funding.
"It's all about giving people access to the arts and you have to go into the areas where people are living."
With Wexford County Council and Arts Council support, great strides have already been made, with events in rural areas such as Rathgarogue and Ballindaggin as well as the big towns.
Taghmon, for example, is hosting four events: "The Sun and the Moon", a combination of drama games, mask-making, movement and story-telling for three- to five-year-olds; "Paper People", at which eight-to 12-year-olds will learn how to make action figures from coloured paper shapes; "The Art of Rubbish", a demonstration for six- to 12-year-olds of how rubbish can be used artistically; and "Storytelling with Irene Wright", also for children aged six to 12.
Some events last for an hour, others for a week, and most are being repeated at several venues. The festival's success is based in part on the feedback from the artists, the children and their parents, says Ms Comer.
"We have an extensive evaluation system which involves asking all the artists and many of the participants about what they liked and didn't like about the way it was run. From the beginning it has been very much a project between ourselves and the local communities, and it has developed on that principle since then."
Many of the events in this year's programme are already booked out, but there are still places available on some. For information contact the Wexford County Council arts office at (053) 42211, ext. 285 or 369. All events are free.