Summer Camps

Thank you to all  the participants in the 2009 Summer Camps.   We look forward to your return for the 2010 Season

 

Photo:  one of the junior groups on the 2009 camp

Reservations

Try our action packed Activity weeks / Summer Camps which will challenge your abilities and introduce you to new skills. The multi activity weeks are suitable for youths from age 9 to 16 years, male and female.  During the course of the week, each participant gets to experience most of  the activities we have on offer. Their skill level improves as they will get to try some activities several times, and they will advance each time in confidence and ability.  After a week at a Ballyhass Summer camp every participant will mature and develop in a memorable and enjoyable way. 

Junior Camp:  for boys and girls from 8 to12.

Senior Camp:  for boys and girls from 13.

The activity week day starts at 9:30am and finishes at 4:00pm Monday to Friday.  The daily programme of activities is set for the week to ensure maximum participation in all events.  Daily visits can be accommodated depending on availability, when participants will follow the programme for that day. Usually four activities will take place daily.

Activities include the following:
:: Rock climbing
:: Kayaking
:: Abseiling
:: Trout fishing
:: Archery
:: Raft building
:: Aeroball
:: Team challenges
:: Low ropes course
:: Orienteering

:: Snorkelling

::  Life Saving Demonstrations

Plus new for 2010:

 High ropes challenge course!

Leap of faith from the high poles!!

New this year is a module on Back to nature presented by visiting instructor Deirdre Harman.  She has a unique way of presenting aspects of nature in a new and relaxing manner that she presents to a variety of groups.  For our summer camp she  is using just the wild nature that abounds on the 40 acres of the Ballyhass site. This includes building a camp from materials nature provides, lighting a fire  and cooking without leaving any trace after you and many other principles of the Leave No Trace programme. This is a great and memorable module.

Course Details and Reservation

Dates from  Monday July 5th 2010 and every  week  - Monday to Friday  -
for July and August with the last week commencing on August 16th.

A week of multi activities costs €195 per week per person. 

 A deposit of €50.00  will secure a place.

A daily rate of €45.00 per visitor is possbile depending on availability

Payments can be made  in cash, cheque or by Visa, Mastercard or Laser.

Advance booking is essential and the booking form must be completed in full paying particular attention to the consent section and declaration of any medical conditions your child may have.  

 (click here ) for an application form  that you can download or complete on line.

What to Bring
Outdoor active clothing a change ( long sleeve top, long trousers and closed shoes), towel and packed lunch.  Perhpas a pair of crocs or old runners that may get wet - not an absolute requirement. 

Note:  soft drinks, confectionary, sandwiches  are available at Ballyhass Lakes

Avoid bringing valuables.
Wetsuits, life jackets and harnesses are all supplied.

Note:  The ability to swim is an advantage - but is not essential or a requirement.  No participant is obliged to take part in any activity they are uncomfortable with.   However they will always be challenged in a safe and controlled manner under very close supervision. 

Transport:

An optional mini bus collection and return will operate on routes that will vary from week to week.  There will be additional charge of Euro 30 per place per week for Transport. 

Week beginning

July 5th              Cork City Centre, Douglas, Mayfield

July 12th            Bishopstown, Ballincollig, Blarney

July 19th            Fermoy, Ballyhooley, Mallow

July 26th            Cork City Centre,Douglas, Mayfield

August 2nd        Bishopstown Ballincollig, Blarney

August 9th         Mitchelstown Fermoy, Mallow

August 16th       Cork City  and / or Douglas/ Bishopstown

Not every route will be available for every week,  but every effort will be made to suit your requirements.

Our Buses are a maximum of 19 passengers to ensure the safety of all.

Approx. pick up times 08.30 return at 5.15pm

Routes depend on sufficient numbers requiring transport on the selected dates

Accommodation:

At  Ballyhass Lakes we have four star holiday homes to rent.  Three and four bed roomed houses are overlooking the lakes.  Why not get your relatives and friends to rent a house on site.  A three bed roomed house is only Euro 650 per week in July or August.

Your first child goes free on the Summer camp when you reserve a house for a week during July or August.

Reservations

To complete and return an application form on line click here