Summer Camps: Grangegorman D7 

Active Days, New Skills & A Proper Summer Adventure ☀️

Give your child a summer week full of action, laughter and real-world skills at Alive Outside Summer Camp in TU Dublin: Grangegorman.

Designed for boys and girls aged 7-13 (2nd-6th class), this camp is perfect for children who love being active, making friends and trying new challenges every day.

Based in the excellent facilities of TUD: Grangegorman - with grass and astro pitches plus indoor spaces for wet weather - each day blends sport, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving in a structured, supportive environment led by our experienced instructors.

An undoubted highlight of each camp week is an Adventure Trip to our Adventure Centre in Killruddery for a full day of outdoor challenges, inspired by Hell & Back Junior and Ireland’s Fittest Family TV show.

What Your Child Can Look Forward To

🌿 Outdoor Skills & Adventure

Children learn practical outdoor awareness skills while staying active and curious.

• Archery and shelter building
• Fire lighting demonstrations
• Navigation and coded message challenges (including Ogham)
• Urban survival skills and knot tying
• Wildlife exploration and environmental missions
• Team problem-solving riddles and challenges

🏃 Sport & Active Games

Every day keeps children moving with a mix of structured sports and high-energy games.

• Tag rugby, rounders, soccer and basketball
• Bubble Football
• Outdoor Lazer Tag tactical games
• Relay races and team competitions
• Dodgeball, gymnastics and indoor active games
• Mini Olympics including sprints, sack race, tug of war and more

🧠 Team Challenges & Creative Thinking

Confidence grows when children work together to solve problems.

• The Trial Arena team challenges
• Capture the Flag missions
• Puzzle solving and brain games
• Crack the Code teamwork challenges
• Flag making in the Creativity Hub
• Kids’ Choice activity sessions

🔬 Discovery & Exploration

Learning without feeling like school.

• Science-style missions and experiments
• Nature surveys and mini-beast investigations
• Practical teamwork tasks that build confidence and curiosity

Day Trip Adventure to Killruddery

Once each week, the camp heads on a day trip (bus included) to the Alive Outside Adventure Centre - home to Hell & Back and Ireland's Fittest Family - where campers take on:

• Hell & Back Junior obstacle challenges
• Outdoor team missions
• Large-scale group activities in a real adventure setting

It’s the standout moment of the week and the part most children talk about for the rest of the summer!

Highlights

• A varied week of sport, outdoor skills, creative challenges and team missions both onsite in TUD: Grangegorman and in Killruddery
• Day trip included, featuring Hell & Back Junior and large-scale group challenges in a real adventure setting
• Daily mix of active games, problem-solving tasks and discovery-based activities
• Balance of outdoor play and indoor sessions so the programme runs in all weather
• Encourages independence, teamwork and confidence through shared challenges
• Welcoming environment where children make friends and try new experiences
• A memorable and active summer week children look forward to each morning

Why Parents Choose Alive Outside

• Structured and fully instructor-led days
• Active, screen-free environment
• Small groups with strong supervision
• Builds confidence, independence and friendships
• Rain-or-shine programme with indoor backup spaces
• Children finish proud and receive a Certificate of Achievement

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 promptly at the finish time each afternoon.

What to Bring on Day Trip Adventure to Killruddery

• 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 children can carry with them
• 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
• Day Trip Adventure to Killruddery, home of Hell & Back Junior and Ireland's Fittest Family, including bus cost
• 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 time to allow for check-in. Late arrivals may miss part of the first activity due to the daily schedule.
• How It Works: Parking is limited, so drop-off takes place from your car each morning. Our instructors will check your child in while you remain in your vehicle. 
• Follow Staff Direction: Please follow the instructions of the camp team at all times to keep traffic moving safely.
• Medical Needs: If your child has asthma, allergies, diabetes or any medical condition, please inform an instructor at check-in and ensure medication has been taken or is available where required.
• Health & Safety: Children will receive a safety briefing before each activity begins.

Collection - Park & Collect

• Arrival Time: Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your scheduled collection time.
• How Collection Works: Instructors will bring children out to the collection point. Please wait in the designated area until your child is handed over to you.
• Be On Time: Collection takes place at the designated finish time. Punctual collection helps ensure a safe and smooth 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 after Day Trip Adventure

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 visiting, 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.
• 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.