Halloween Camps: Rathgar 

A Halloween Camp Packed with Action, Adventure & Spooky Fun! 🎃🍂

This Halloween, give your child four days of action, adventure and Halloween fun at the Alive Outside Halloween Camp at The High School, Rathgar.

Designed especially for boys and girls aged 7-13, our Halloween Camp is perfect for children who love being active, making friends, getting creative and trying new challenges.

Based at The High School in Rathgar, with excellent grass and astro pitches plus indoor spaces for wet weather, each day is carefully structured and led by our experienced, friendly Instructors. Campers take part in three activity blocks each day, combining sport, teamwork, creativity and Halloween-themed fun.

And there's one very special day during the week – a Halloween Adventure Trip to our Alive Outside Adventure Centre at Killruddery Estate in Bray, with return bus transport included.

What Your Child Can Look Forward To

🎃 Halloween Creativity Hub & Spooky Fun

• Pumpkin Carving - create and take home your own spooky masterpiece
• Halloween-themed creative challenges and activities
• Spooky games and team challenges throughout the four days
• Halloween Fancy Dress Party - a chance to dress up, have some fun and get ready for the big night!

🌿 Outdoor Skills & Adventure

• Shelter building, knot tying and outdoor survival skills
• Archery sessions focused on accuracy, coordination and hitting the target
• Outdoor challenges designed to encourage teamwork and problem-solving
• Practical activities that get children thinking, exploring and working together

🏃 Sport, Action & Team Challenges

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

🧠 Team Challenges & Creative Thinking

• Crack the Code teamwork challenges
• Puzzle solving and brain games
• Group challenges where campers work together and compete
• 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

🎃 Halloween Adventure Day Trip to Killruddery

One of the highlights of the week is a full-day trip to the Alive Outside Adventure Centre in Killruddery Estate, Bray - home of Hell & Back Junior and Ireland's Fittest Family.

With return bus transport included, campers swap Rathgar for a day of outdoor adventure where they'll take on:

• Hell & Back Junior-inspired obstacle challenges (no water obstacles!)
• Outdoor team missions and challenges
• Large-scale group activities around our Adventure Centre
• Halloween-themed fun in a real outdoor adventure setting

It's a brilliant change of scenery during the week and gives Rathgar campers the chance to experience a proper Alive Outside adventure at our home in Killruddery.

Throughout the four days, children build confidence, teamwork, independence and problem-solving skills while staying active and spending their Halloween break with children their own age.

Every camper finishes the week with a Certificate of Achievement - plus plenty of stories to bring home!

Highlights

• Four days of action, adventure, sport, creativity and Halloween fun
• Halloween Creativity Hub featuring pumpkin carving, seasonal challenges and a Halloween Fancy Dress Party
• Full-day Adventure Trip to Killruddery Estate, with return bus transport included
• Hell & Back Junior-inspired obstacle challenges and large-scale team activities at Killruddery
• Zorbing, Lazer Tag, archery, sports, team games and outdoor skills
• Fittest Family Fun with team challenges inspired by Ireland's Fittest Family
• Action-packed, Instructor-led sessions throughout the camp
• Excellent outdoor facilities, plus indoor spaces for wet weather
• Small groups with dedicated Instructors, ensuring every child feels included, supported and involved
• An active, social and memorable way to spend the Halloween school holidays

Why Parents Choose Alive Outside

• Structured, fully Instructor-led days packed with activities
• Active, screen-free fun throughout the Halloween school break
• Small groups with dedicated Instructors and strong supervision
• A varied programme of sport, adventure, creativity and Halloween-themed activities
• Excellent outdoor facilities at The High School, with indoor spaces available for wet weather
• Full-day Adventure Trip to our Killruddery Adventure Centre, with return bus transport included
• Activities that encourage confidence, independence, teamwork and new friendships
• Every child finishes camp with a Certificate of Achievement and plenty of stories to bring home

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 exciting two-hour sessions each day, combining active games, adventure, teamwork, creativity and Halloween fun.
• 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.
• Killruddery Adventure Day: Return bus transport between The High School, Rathgar and our Adventure Centre at Killruddery Estate is included.
• 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 get plenty of exercise and walk 3-5KM each day, especially on their Day Trip to Alive Outside Adventure Centre.
• 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.