Summer Camps: Bray 

A Summer Camp Full of Outdoor Adventure, Creativity & Real World Learning ☀️🌿

This summer, give your child a week they’ll never forget at Alive Outside Summer Camps 2026 - packed with outdoor adventure, creative challenges and hands-on discovery in the summer sunshine.

Designed especially for boys and girls aged 7-13 (2nd to 6th class), our Summer Camp is perfect for children who love being active, making friends, getting creative and exploring the outdoors.

Running throughout July and August at the stunning Killruddery Estate, each 6-hour day is carefully structured and led by our experienced, friendly Instructors. Campers take part in three immersive activity blocks each day, blending adventure, teamwork and real-world learning.

What your child can look forward to:

🧪 Adventure-Led STEM & Creativity

• Immersive outdoor STEM missions where children solve challenges through action and teamwork
• Creative build sessions in our Creativity Hub combining problem-solving and imagination
• Hands-on engineering and practical thinking challenges woven into real activities
• Learning through doing - children develop curiosity and confidence without it feeling like school

🌿 Outdoor Adventure & Survival Skills

• Bushcraft challenges including shelter building, knot tying and fire lighting
• Explore Quest missions with navigation, first aid skills and animal tracking
• Confidence-building obstacle challenges inspired by HELL & BACK Junior
• Team expeditions and problem-solving challenges across the estate

🚣 Sport, Action & Team Challenges

• Outdoor Lazer Tag and Capture the Flag tactical missions
• The Trial Arena - team challenges inspired by Ireland’s Fittest Family
• Active sports and games, including rounders, tag rugby and football
• Kids’ Choice - campers revisit their favourite activity
• The Alive Outside Olympics - fun participation games, focused on teamwork and enjoyment

💦 Signature Splash Zone Water Activities

• Water Jump, Splashdown Slide & Pontoon Mania on the lake in the heart of Killruddery
• Kayaking in single and double kayaks, building confidence and teamwork on the water

Throughout the week, children build confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence while staying active outdoors. Every camper finishes proud of what they’ve achieved and receives a Certificate of Achievement to take home.

Set in the stunning surroundings of the Alive Outside Adventure Centre in Killruddery, our Summer Camp is all about movement, laughter and memorable experiences - the perfect way for your child to spend their summer holidays!

Highlights

• Week-long camps of exciting outdoor adventure, including kayaking, obstacle challenges, survival skills, STEM missions and team games
• Action-packed, instructor-led sessions every day, with experienced team members guiding, encouraging and supporting each group
• Fresh air, freedom and friendship, perfect for children who love to move, explore, create and try new things
• Safe, structured and well supervised, with clear health, safety and hygiene procedures in place throughout the camp
• Small groups with dedicated instructors, ensuring every child feels included, supported and fully involved
• A balance of learning and fun through immersive adventure-led experiences
• A memorable summer experience at Alive Outside Adventure Centre, home of HELL & BACK and Ireland’s Fittest Family

Total Time Onsite Each Day: 6 hours

• Arrival & Check-In: Please arrive each morning 15 minutes before your start time to allow for toilet breaks and getting organised.
• Health & Safety Briefing: A short welcome and safety talk before activities begin so everyone knows what to expect before the fun begins.
• Activities: Three engaging two-hour sessions each day, designed to challenge, teach and inspire.
• Lunch & Snack Breaks: Regular breaks to recharge between sessions. Please ensure your child brings a packed lunch, healthy snacks and plenty of drinking water each day.
• Departure: Collection takes place at Basecamp promptly at the finish time each afternoon.

• Car 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 or tracksuit (no jeans or good clothes)
  • Old runners/trainers to wear for water activities
  • Spare runners/trainers to change into afterwards
  • Light rain jacket
  • Wetsuit (optional - the lake can feel cold even in summer)
  • Change of warm clothes for after water activities (hoodie and tracksuit bottoms)
  • Towel
  • Small backpack your child can carry
  • Tip: Pack spare clothes and shoes inside a plastic bag in the backpack to keep them all dry.
• 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 2-hour activities each day with expert instructors
• Discounted prices for siblings and multiple children
• Sheltered woodland location for activities and group downtime
• Certificate of Achievement at the end of the week for all camp participants
• Camp 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 - without it, your child cannot take part.
• 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

• Camp participants (ages 7-13) will be placed into small age-appropriate groups so your child is with peers, making it easier to settle in.
• Each group is led by one of our experienced Camp Instructors, who stays with them for the full day to provide support, consistency and confidence.
• Our instructors are trained to help children settle in quickly, including those arriving without friends, so that everyone feels part of the group.

What to Expect - Activities & Facilities

Over the course of the camp, every child will take part in a variety of fun outdoor activities designed to challenge, educate and inspire. Guided by their instructor and supported by their group, they’ll enjoy exciting adventures that build teamwork, resilience and confidence - all while having plenty of fun!

Please note:

• Activities may be adjusted in exceptional circumstances, but a full and fun day is always guaranteed.
• Children will walk 3–5 km throughout the day.
• Pack light but practical: snacks, water, towel, change of clothes and weather-appropriate gear.
• A two-strap backpack is strongly recommended, as children must keep their bag with them at all times.

Food, Drink & Energy

• This is a high-energy outdoor camp - please ensure your child has eaten a good meal before arrival.
• Pack a lunch, 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.