Kids Corner
Join up now for our exciting
Summer Camps
Limited places so book now!
Tuesday 5th th to Friday 8th July Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd July Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th August Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th August10.00 am– 3.00pm
Join us for a fun packed and exciting programme for children between the ages of six and twelve. The children who take part get to experience nature up close and learn about all the fun plants and animals in Sonairte. The camp will be based in a beautiful 10 acre site which encompasses an 18th century walled organic garden, woodland and nature trail.
A magical mix of experiences will be had, ranging from scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, mini beast hunt, pond dipping, investigating small mammals as well as lots of other nature games.
€65 per child
Special discount given for more than one child
Daily rates are also available
What to Wear & Bring
Children should come prepared with wellies and outdoor gear. We also have lots of indoor activities planned for wet weather. Children should bring a packed lunch and a drink. For more information on booking please contact Emma at education@sonairte.ie or 041 9827572New & Exciting Summer Fun
Only €65 for this unique two-day intensive
Weds 20th and Thurs 21st July
10am to 3pm
BUSHCRAFT AND NATURE AWARENESS SUMMER CAMP
With a team of experienced instructors and nature mentors
Open to all children up to age 15
Learn some of the ancient arts of tracking and survival through hands-on practice, nature awareness games and stories.
Classes will include a mixture of:
· Fire (bow-drill fire demonstration, fire steel, fire construction)
· Shelter (using found materials in the forest)
· Tracking (including tracks and sign, bird language and stalking)
· Wild-food and safe water
· Knife work (knife safety, whittling a useful tool)
· Useful bushcraft survival packs and resources
How did Irish people 1,000′s of years ago behave in the wild? How did they live well and eat every day before there were supermarkets?
If you want to learn about bushcraft and have fun in nature like you never have before come to Sonairte, the National Ecology Centre near Laytown in Meath, only 40 minutes drive down the N1 from Dublin city centre.
To book contact Emma at 041 9827572 or
For more information call
Ciara 0863199510
Kids Gardening & Wildlife Club
Sonairte also has a monthly kids gardening and wildlife club. The club provides an opportunity to introduce young people to our native wildlife, organic gardening or to the nature trail. This creates a creative learning experience for children of all ages. It also gives parents the chance to participate in Sonairte’s courses while their children are looked after at the centre.
