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Halloween Camp at Alive Outside Wicklow

HALLOWEEN CAMP 2023

ACTIVITIES
– Archery
– Bushcraft
– Mountain Adventure
– Crack the Code

– Low Ropes Zone
– Halloween Arts & Crafts

– Earth is Lava

– Laser Tag

DATES

– Tues 31st Oct t Fri 3rd Nov 2023 (4 Day Camp)

DURATION

6 hours each day. Choose from:

– 09:30 15:30

– 10:00 – 16:00

AGE

Suitable for National School boys and girls aged 7-13. 

PRICES
– Regular Price: €142* per child per week
– Family Discounts: €132 for 2nd child; €122 for 3rd and subsequent children

* Secure your child’s place with a €30 deposit and pay the balance 2 weeks before the Camp starts!

ESSENTIALS
– Change of Clothes
– Packed Lunch

– All outdoor activities will go ahead as planned in rain, hail or sunshine!

OTHER

– Experienced Instructors

– All Staff Garda Vetted

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any queries, simply drop us an email at camps@aliveoutside.ie.

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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School Tours at Alive Outside Wicklow

National Schools

ACTIVITY PACKAGE:

Activity Packages include:

  • Bushcraft Outdoor Survival Skills

  • Teambuilding / Crack the Code

  • Obstacle Run, featuring obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show

  • Archery

  • Water / Kayaking / Water Jump / Splashdown Slide

Duration:

– Standard packages = 4 hours

– Bespoke 2-6 hour packages also available

Prices:

– Survival Package (4 x 50 min Land Activities) = €30 pp 

– Water Package (2 x Water & 2 x Land Activities) = €37 pp

Dates Available:

– Monday to Friday during School Term

Other:

– Experienced Instructors

– All Staff Garda Vetted

More Information here

 
8 school aged kids in GAA jerseys taking part in the Alive Outside national school tour obstacle course.

Secondary Schools

HELL & BACK OBSTACLE CHALLENGE

– When you sign up your school for H&B, you will have the course to yourself!

– You will complete an instructor-led 5-7KM course over 120-150 mins (2-2.5 hours)

– Work together to go over, under, around and through over 60 obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show 

– Includes Devil’s Creek, Heartbreak Ridge, Satan’s Pit, Tyre Zone, Hell on Earth, the Ramp and much more!

– We promise you a HELLISH day full of team building, fun and laughter!

Duration:

– 3 hours, usually from 10:00 to 13:00

– Times are flexible

Suitable Group Size:

– 10 to 500 (no maximum limit!)

Price:

– €32 pp

People taking part in the Bushcraft Challenge at Alive Outside.

ACTIVITY PACKAGE:

Activities (choose 4 out of 5):

Bushcraft Outdoor Survival Skills

Firestarter? Bear Grylls? MacGyver? You’ll need elements of each to survive!

Team Building Challenges

Fun team-building games where communication skills and teamwork are essential, including Walking Skis, Tanagrams, Tug of War, Stretcher Run & Gutterball

Obstacles

Work together to get through obstacles from HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show, including Hell on Earth, Tyre Zone, Pipes of Pain and finishing on the world-renowned Halfpipe Ramp for a unique group photo!

Archery

Calling all hunter-gatherers…skill and precision are required – only bullseyes allowed here! Put your team to the test and see which “Hawkeye” comes out on top!

The Pit Stop

Mondello Park wannabees, sign up here! Hone your auto skills by changing a car tyre, checking the oil levels and topping up on wiper wash in our mechanic’s scrapyard!

Duration:

– 4.5 hours, usually from 10:00 to 14:30

– Times are flexible

Price:

– €39 pp

Suitable Group Size:

– 10 to 64 (4 x pods of 16 students)

More information here

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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Birthday Parties at Alive Outside Wicklow

7 – 12 Birthday Party

ACTIVITIES:

LOW ROPES

Working together with your party friends, you must make your way through the tricky Low Ropes Course that includes swings and cargo nets, wiithout touching the ground! 

CRACK THE CODE

Solve a series of mental and physical puzzles and challenges to crack the code and open the treasure box!

TOAST MARSHMALLOWS

After 90 minutes of fun, finish the party over an open campfire toasting marshmallows – how gooey!

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9 – 13 Birthday Party

ACTIVITIES:

Let’s get physical! Under the guidance of your instructor, your team will be taken on a unique and fun adventure around the H&B course; an outdoor activity unlike anything else in the team-building market!

Activities will last for 90 mins and everyone must work together to go over, under, around and through over obstacles from HELL & BACK and ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ TV show; including Barrell Challenge, Tyre Zone and the Eliminator for a unique team photograph!

Teamwork is essential in this challenge, so everyone should work together and encourage each other to get through all the mental, physical and team-building challenges on this one-of-a-kind obstacle course!

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Laser Tag (age 8+)

ACTIVITIES:

Don your combats and for 90 minutes, face off against your opponent in a series of high-tech laser games, where you and your teammates must infiltrate your enemy’s defensive line in a custom-built outdoor setting with numerous shelters, huts, cubbyholes & outhouses to stake out in!

30 minutes required each way to get to/from Laser Tag Centre, to get changed into combat gear and health & safety briefing etc.

Option to add to your booking @ €50 a seated area under Parachute Tent for birthday cake etc.

Suitable for ages 8+. Minimum of 8 children required, maximum number of children = 16.

IMPORTANT: Laser Tag unfortunately cannot be played in heavy rain. A full refund is provided if weather conditions prevent Laser Tag going ahead.!

Book  Now

AliveOutside.ie
Killruddery Estate
Southern Cross Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
Tel : 01 2147355
Email : info@aliveoutside.ie
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School Tours at Squirrel’s Scramble Wicklow

Take your students out of the classroom, out of their comfort zone and use the alternative setting to achieve personal, emotional and social development through unique experiences.

Our programs are specifically designed to promote key and social skills like trust, responsibility, communication, problem solving, working together, risk management and the appreciation and respect of nature.

Packages…

School 1
€19
Price is p.p. incl. tax
Squirrels Scramble
2 hours
School 2
€22
Price is p.p. incl. tax
Squirrels Scramble
Archery
Team Building
3 hours
School 3
€25
Price is p.p. incl. tax
Squirrels Scramble
Archery
Team Building
4 hours
School 4
€29
Price is p.p. incl. tax
Rock Climbing
Abseiling
4 hours

About Squirrel’s Scramble..

Exciting Fun for all the Family at Killruddery House and Gardens. Experience the wonderful natural forest with more than 40 different challenges to climb, balance, slide and crawl. Zoom along the zip lines through narrow passages in the woods for a thrilling adventure!

Squirrel’s Scramble was built in 2014, by the Wicklow based company PascoeLang in Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray.

Squirrel’s Scramble
Killruddery
Southern Cross Rd.
Bray
Co. Wicklow
Tel : (085) 264 3670
Email: info@squirrelsscramble.ie
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Birthday Parties at Squirrel’s Scramble Wicklow

If you want your child’s birthday party to go down in history as the most epic party of all time!! Then Squirrel’s Scramble is your answer.

Come to Squirrel’s Scramble for a legendary birthday party your child will remember!

Your group (all participants must be min age 8 years) will have an hour and a half of zipping and swinging through the trees followed by half an hour in one of our sheltered party areas with wooden seats and tables. We don’t cater for food or drink but can highly recommend the food stalls at the Killruddery Farm Market (Saturdays only). All known local pizza places deliver to us and you are more than welcome to bring your own food as well if you like.

About Squirrel’s Scramble..

Exciting Fun for all the Family at Killruddery House and Gardens. Experience the wonderful natural forest with more than 40 different challenges to climb, balance, slide and crawl. Zoom along the zip lines through narrow passages in the woods for a thrilling adventure!

Squirrel’s Scramble was built in 2014, by the Wicklow based company PascoeLang in Killruddery House and Gardens, Bray.

BIRTHDAY PARTY FAQS

Q: How do I book?

Click on the book now button at the top of this page. Booking birthday parties is no different from making an ordinary booking. All groups can avail of our party areas, no need to reserve them.

Q: How long does it last?

1.5 hours on the course and a half hour in the party area.

Q: Do I need to reserve a party area?

No, it is not necessary to reserve the party areas, we have 4 to choose from.

Q: What if there’s bad weather?

We operate in all weather conditions except yellow wind warnings. If there’s a yellow wind warning, we’ll reschedule your booking. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Q: I’m not sure of exact numbers?

Book an approximate number, if you have one or two more or less that’s ok, we’ll either reimburse you if you let us know 48 hours before your booking or you can pay for 1 or 2 extra on site on the day by cash or card. Please note as per our booking t&cs we do not offer refunds or rescheduling after 48 hours prior to your start time.

Q: Do you cater for food?

Nope, we don’t offer food. But you’ve got some choices: bring your own or order from the Pizza Shed at Killruddery and get a free pizza for the birthday person(s). Lots of other pizza places deliver on site too. On Saturdays, check out Killruddery’s farmer’s market for more grub options. Or, you can always go to their restaurant and coffee shop. For Pizza Shed’s menu, head to pizza.killruddery.com/.

Q: I can only book in 20 kids but I have more than that coming…

You can book into two time slots. Each time slot can only accommodate up to 20 people, but if you have a group of more than 20 people, you can book into the next time slot and we will refund you the difference so you can still get the group rate.

Q: Can I get the other parents to sign a waiver for their own kids?

Yes you can, you will find all our waivers here they can print one out, sign it and give it to you to bring on the day.

Q: Can I add archery?

Yes you can, it will add an extra hour onto your time, and an extra €4 per person, min charge €48. To book archery go ahead and make your booking for Squirrel’s Scramble and then email us with your booking number at info@squirrelsscramble.ie to request archery and make payment. Groups for archery are maximum size 15 and minimum age 10.

Q: Can I bring a barbeque?

Unfortunately not, for safety and insurance reasons.

Q: Will there be an instructor to look after our group?

There will be instructors looking after all customers at Squirrel’s Scramble but not assigned individually to one group. Parents/guardians must supervise the kids in the group.

Q: Is there an age limit for birthday parties?

Yes there is, birthday parties at Squirrel’s Scramble are for age 8+. Every child 7 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult each in gear on the course. We recommend having 9th birthday parties with us.

Squirrel’s Scramble
Killruddery
Southern Cross Rd
Bray
Co. Wicklow
Tel : (085) 264 3670
Email: info@squirrelsscramble.ie
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Navan Adventure Centre

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Pumpkin & Fun
Family Halloween Festival

Halloween is getting very close, scary we know…
We are delighted to announce our early bird Pumpkin & Fun Family Halloween
Festival tickets are on sale NOW for October 2023! Early bird tickets are limited so be quick!

This will be the biggest event to date here at Navan Adventure Centre and going on previous years it will sell out in record time so we advise getting your tickets early! Each year we build this family fun
event bigger and even better.

‘Pumpkin & Fun’ has been designed to create the best spooky memories
for the little ones.

Along with all our amazing activities listed below be sure you don’t miss Reuben’s amazing high-energy Comedy Show! It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen! His mix of magic, mime, puppets and funny voices will have the whole family in stitches. His tornado of nonsense will have kids of all ages giggling and something you’ll never forget!

‘His slapstick take on the world around us captures the silliness of everyday life.’ – The RTE Guide.

Join us for the biggest and best Halloween festival in Ireland for families!
Date: October 21st, 22nd, 28th 29th, 30th and 31st
Times: 10am to 6pm (In booked 3-hour time slots)
Activities estimated time: 3 Hours!
Pumpkin & Fun is most suitable from 3 to 12 years with parents / guardians

Features

What your ticket includes: 

  1.  Professional family fun comedy variety show, 30 mins! (Indoors)
    2. Pumpkin Patch (ticket holding kids can pick a pumpkin)
    3. Pumpkin Carving Area (carving tools provided) (indoors)
    4. Halloween Disco (Indoors)
    5. Inflatables Obstacles Course & Slides (must be 1 meter tall or over)
    6. Junior inflatables area for the small ones
    7. Adventure Obstacle Course
    8. Halloween themed family bingo (Indoors)9. Mini Golf
    10. Football Golf
    11. Off Road Pedal Go-Karting

Pricing:
Kids €18 pp. (Early bird price €16 pp, limited early bird tickets)
Adults €11 pp. (Early bird price €10 pp, limited early bird tickets)

€3 booking fee (per booking transaction, not per ticket)
Kids under 2 are free but for a reason. They cannot take part in activities as
they are too young and they also will not get a pumpkin, only child ticket holding kids get a pumpkin. You are welcome to bring the younger ones along for a walk around and a great photo opportunity in the pumpkin patch, please
understand this event is designed for 3 -12 year old’s.

Add On Extras (1 Token = €3) Tokens can be bough when buying tickets online and they will also be available at the ticket booth on the day of the event.

  • Halloween Laser Tag (15 minute game indoors)(3 Tokens per person per go)
  • Pedalo Boats on the blood filled pond (1 Token per child per go)
  • Kids train ride (1 Token per person per go)
  • Face painting (1 Token per child)
  • Amusement Carousel Rides (1 Token per child per go)
  • Coffee shop selling hot drinks, snacks and treats on site
  • Hot food vendors on site

BOOK NOW

Important Information

Are kids under 2 free? Yes they are but for a reason! They can not take part in activities as they are too young and they also will not get a pumpkin, only ticket holders get a pumpkin. You are welcome to bring the younger ones along for a walk around and a great photo opportunity in the pumpkin patch, please understand this event is designed for 3 to 12 year old’s.

Inflatable obstacle course may be cancelled for safety reasons if the winds are too strong, all other activities will still run unless a red weather warning is given and deems activities unsafe.

In the event the event is cancelled for any reason, including a red weather warning, a voucher will be sent to you for the full amount of your tickets, you can use this voucher of any activity, package or event with us in the future.

This is a ticketed, non refundable event

Navan Adventure Centre
Navan Race Course, Proudstown Road,
Navan, Co Meath C15 X8HP

Tel: 085 236 6322
Email: info@navanadventurecentre.ie
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