Ambles and Rambles in the Dublin hills

Skill Development means developing yourself and your skill sets to add value for the organization and for your own career development.

• SAMPLE WEEK
• HIKING
• SURVIVAL SKILLS
• BOG JUMPING
• CANYONING & SWIMMING
• BUSHCRAFT
• BBQ

GAELTACHT RULES WILL BE EXPLAINED CLEARLY TO STUDENTS ON THEIR FIRST DAY. STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO SPEAK ENGLISH DURING THE COURSE.  OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THIS RULE IS FIRM AND THOSE UNWILLING TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO SPEAK IRISH DURING THE COURSE WILL BE SENT HOME. WE DO NOT DO CLASS ROOM WORK BUT HAVE CONVERSATIONS AND FUN THROUGH IRISH, AS WITH NORMAL SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICIES MISBEHAVIOUR, VERBAL OR PHYSICAL INTIMIDATION , INTENTIONAL OR OTHERWISE WILL BE DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY BY LEADERS. WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT THAT EACH STUDENT THOROUGHLY ENJOYS THE COURSE AND IS TREATED  FAIRLY AT ALL TIMES.  

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED SWIMWEAR, SPARE RUNNERS FOR THE RIVER AND A WETSUIT.  A FULL CHANGE OF CLOTHES MUST BE LEFT IN THE STARS CLUB HOUSE FOR THE WEEK . IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE STUDENTS HAVE GOOD FOOTWEAR AND A RAIN COAT. ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED.  

THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO LIGHT A FIRE, MAKE A SLINGSHOT, BUILD A SHELTER AND MUCH MUCH MORE, ALL THROUGH IRISH AND USING THE PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE.

Are you looking for something different for your school tour or day out?  

A day out packed with fun, adventure, exercise, nature, history, geography, team-building?

Ambles & Rambles offers your group a day out filled with all of these and more!

Especially designed for kids aged from 10 to 14, Ambles & Rambles school tour package is low on price, big on fun!!

Starting from Tibradden in the Dublin Mountains, we will take you on an adventure through the hills, where you will learn all about the different plants and animals we meet on the way, pass through ancient burial grounds, learn some wilderness survival skills, and that’s just before lunch!

After a picnic lunch and a rest on the top of Three Rock Mountain, we will make our way downhill through forest tracks and native woodland,( maybe even sneaking in a few toasted marshmallows), before we arrive in Kilgobbin, a place steeped in history and a few tales of Oliver Cromwell.  

We can guarantee happy, smiley faces on boys, girls...and even teachers!!

 

 

Ambles & Rambles offer fun, outdoor parties for all adventurous kids - whether you're aged 9 or 90!
We provide parties for all occasions where you can learn some bushcraft survival skills, do a treasure hunt, complete an obstacle course, make a bow and arrow and toast your own marshmallows on the campfire.
Kids and parents will have fantastic fun while enjoying the outdoors and learning a thing or two
All parties can be tailored to suit your individual needs.

Learn the basics of bushcraft and how to survive in the wilderness. From lighting a fire to sourcing your own food – if you see yourself as a bit of a Bear Grylls or you feel like channelling your inner MacGyver, then this is the day out for you!

Ambles & Rambles also run Easter, Summer and Mid-Term camps for kids aged 10-14 offering a huge range of outdoor activities. Call Adrian on 087 238 2732 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to book your place.