Halloween One Day Camps: Bray 

Three Halloween Adventures in One Action-Packed Day! 🎃

Looking for something different for your child this Halloween break?

Our Halloween One Day Camp at Alive Outside in Bray gives boys and girls aged 7-13 an action-packed day of outdoor adventure, survival skills and Halloween creativity.

Running from 11:30-16:00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the Halloween school holidays, each One Day Camp includes three completely different experiences:

1. Hell & Back Junior Obstacle Challenge - climb, crawl and take on a series of fun outdoor obstacles inspired by Hell & Back Junior.
2. Outdoor Survival Adventure - head into the forest for hands-on bushcraft, including shelter building, fire lighting and practical outdoor skills.
3. Halloween Creativity Hub - swap the obstacles for some Halloween creativity with pumpkin carving, scarecrow making and seasonal fun.

Set in the grounds of Killruddery Estate, Bray, it's a brilliant way to get them outdoors, away from screens and doing something completely different during the Halloween break.

Highlights

• Three completely different adventures in one day - Hell & Back Junior, Outdoor Survival and Halloween Creativity
• Hell & Back Junior-inspired obstacles with plenty of climbing, crawling and outdoor challenges
• Hands-on survival skills including shelter building and fire lighting
• Pumpkin carving and scarecrow making in our Halloween Creativity Hub
• Active and screen-free with plenty of time outdoors
• Experienced Instructors leading and supporting children throughout the day
• Small groups to help every child feel included and involved
• Safe and structured with clear health, safety and hygiene procedures
• Nut-free camp with support for children with medical needs or allergies
• Easy drop-off and collection with drive-and-drop check-in and park-and-collect pick-up
• A memorable Halloween adventure at Alive Outside - home of Hell & Back and Ireland's Fittest Family

Total Time Onsite: 4.5 hours

• Arrival & Check-In: Please arrive 15 minutes before the 11:30 start time to allow for toilet breaks, check-in and getting organised.
• Welcome & Safety Briefing: A short introduction and safety briefing before children head off with their group and Instructor.
• Three Adventure Sessions:
  • Hell & Back Junior Obstacle Challenge - climbing, crawling and taking on fun outdoor obstacles.
  • Outdoor Survival Adventure - shelter building, fire lighting and hands-on bushcraft in our forest setting.
  • Halloween Creativity Hub - pumpkin carving, scarecrow making and Halloween-themed creativity.
• Snack Break: Time to recharge between activities. Please pack a snack and plenty of drinking water.
• Departure: Collection from Basecamp at 16:00 sharp.

🎃 One Day. Three Adventures. Plenty of Halloween Fun!

Choose Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and give your child a Halloween break packed with outdoor adventure, new challenges and plenty of fun at the Alive Outside Adventure Centre in Bray, Co Wicklow!

• Cars can drive directly to the Alive Outside gate for drop-off and collection.
• Killruddery Estate has multiple entrances - ensure you follow signs for Alive Outside!
• Google Maps Link: Alive Outside Adventure Centre Location 
• If lost, call 01 2147355 and follow the instructions for Camps

• Clothing & Essentials:
  • Sports kit/tracksuit (no jeans or good clothes)
  • Light rain jacket
  • Baselayer for warmth (optional but recommended)
  • Change of clothes, shoes & towel. Tip: Pack spare clothes/shoes in a plastic bag inside backpack to keep them dry
  • Small backpack your child can carry
• Footwear:
  • Runners or sturdy trainers with good grip, as it may get slippy in wet weather.
• Food & Hydration
  • Packed lunch & snacks
  • Plenty of drinking water
  • Sun cream - just in case!

• Three guided activities with expert instructors
• Sheltered woodland location for activities and group downtime
• Group photos shared on Alive Outside Instagram: @aliveoutside_ireland

• Food & drinks (bring your own)
• Transport to/from the venue
• Showers (basic wash-down only - children should shower and change clothes at home)

Cancel Policy

• Your booking is secured upon completion of the online transaction.
• As the booking is for a specific event on a specific date, you are not entitled to a refund if you cannot attend.
• We operate rain or shine - dress for the Irish weather! If Met Éireann issues an orange weather warning, we will contact you to discuss alternative arrangements.

Check-In - Drive & Drop

• Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start to allow for check-in and to ensure we start on time. Late arrivals will unfortunately have reduced activity time due to scheduling.
• Where to Go: Make your way to the Alive Outside Adventure Centre at the bottom of the main Killruddery car park (look out for our Alive Outside sign over the entrance).
• How Check-In Works: Stay in your car and queue until a Camp Instructor comes to you. Once your child has been checked in, they can hop out and head into camp.
• Waiver Form: Please complete the digital waiver form in advance.
• Medical Needs: If your child has asthma, allergies, diabetes or any other condition, please let our Camp Instructor know at check-in and make sure they’ve taken their medication beforehand.
• Health & Safety: Children will receive a safety briefing before each activity begins.
• While You Wait: After drop-off, you’re very welcome to explore Killruddery Yard - just a 5-minute walk away - home to the Coffee Shop, Pizza Shed and Farm Shop. The Grain Store Café and Farm Shop are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

Collecting Your Child - Park & Collect

• Pick-Up Location: At collection time, please park in the main Killruddery car park and walk down to the Alive Outside Adventure Centre entrance.
• How Collection Works: Camp Instructors will bring the children out to you. Please wait outside the gate under the big Alive Outside sign.
• Timing: Collection is at the designated finish time. Please be punctual so we can ensure a smooth and safe departure for all campers.

Safety & Supervision

At Alive Outside, your child’s safety is our top priority. All camp activities have been carefully reviewed and approved by our Health & Safety advisors, with procedures in place to ensure every child has a safe and enjoyable day.

• Children receive a short Health & Safety briefing before each activity.
• Hygiene protocols are followed throughout the day, especially before eating or after activity sessions.
• This is a nut-free camp - please do not pack nuts in your child’s snacks.
• To reduce the risk of illness or infection, we recommend your child showers and changes clothes when they return home and that all clothing is washed thoroughly before being worn again.

Awareness around Infectious Diseases

Killruddery Estate is a working farm, home to a wide range of animals and natural environments. While the risks are very low, we encourage parents to be aware of the symptoms of rare outdoor infections. If your child shows any unusual symptoms after camp, please consult your GP promptly.

You can find more info via these HSE factsheets:

1. Mud Runs
2. Leptospirosis (Weils) Disease
3. E.Coli

In Case of Illness

In the unlikely event that your child becomes unwell during camp:

• Our instructors will care for them and keep them safe in a separate area.
• We will contact you immediately and ask that you collect your child straight away.

Camp Groups & Instructors

• Our Halloween One Day Camp is open to children aged 7-13, with all participants taking part in activities together or in groups depending on the number of children attending that day.
• As this is a mixed-age camp, your child may take part alongside children who are slightly younger or slightly older than them.
• Our experienced Camp Instructors are used to working with mixed-age groups and adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and confidence levels.
• Throughout the day, our Instructors focus on making sure every child feels welcome, included and encouraged to get involved, regardless of their age or experience.
• We also pay particular attention to children arriving without friends, helping them settle in, get to know the other children and feel part of the group.

What to Expect - Activities & Facilities

During the Halloween One Day Camp, every child will take part in three different activity sessions:

• Hell & Back Junior Obstacle Challenge - climbing, crawling and taking on a selection of outdoor obstacles
• Outdoor Survival Adventure - hands-on bushcraft activities including shelter building and fire lighting
• Halloween Creativity Hub - pumpkin carving, scarecrow making and Halloween-themed creativity

Please note:

• Activities take place outdoors as much as possible, so please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.
• Activities may occasionally need to be adapted due to weather, ground conditions or other operational reasons.
• Children can expect to cover approximately 3-5KM throughout the camp, moving between activities around the Adventure Centre.
• Please pack light but practical - a snack, plenty of drinking water, a towel, change of clothes and suitable clothing for the weather.
• A two-strap backpack is strongly recommended, as children will need to carry their belongings with them as they move between activities.

Food, Drink & Energy

• This is a high-energy outdoor camp - please ensure your child has eaten a good meal before arrival.
• Pack two solid snacks and plenty of water to keep them fuelled.
• As bags remain outdoors all day, place towels, spare clothes and shoes in plastic bags inside the backpack to keep them dry.
• Don’t forget a rain jacket, sun cream (just in case!) and clothing suitable for the weather.

Contact & Communication

• If you need to reach us, call 01 214 7355 and follow the instructions for "Camps" or email camps@aliveoutside.ie.
• Please remind your child that we operate a strict “Phones Off” policy during camp. Devices may be switched back on at the end of the day.

• Your booking is secured upon completion of the online transaction.
• As the booking is for a specific event on a specific date, you are not entitled to a refund if you cannot attend.
• We operate rain or shine - dress for the Irish weather! If Met Éireann issues an orange weather warning, we will contact you to discuss alternative arrangements.