Training:
I trained with Earth Force Education. Ciara runs this company, and has amazing knowledge in working outdoors with children. See http://www.earthforceeducation.com/ for the information. She also runs day courses and children's camps.
Families:
Coillte have recently set up "Compass Club", this is an after school outdoor activity club for children aged 6 -12 years. The courses are run in blocks of 6 weeks and children get a hoodie, unique wristband and Certificates for each course they do.
Parents get a customised Strengths Report for their child after the course highlighting some of the great strengths seen in their child.
They also run summer camps and school tours
Check out http://www.compassclub.ie/ for Compass Club in your area.
School Tours:
The Wicklow Mountains National Park organises school tours based on the Forest School style of teaching. (Hugh is a trained Forest School leader, with years of outdoor educational work. He delivered a part of our Forest School training and was very helpful with all the questions we had!)
Best of all- the tour is FREE! Booking opens on December 1st and an early reservation is recommended.
http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/PrimarySchools.html
All of these programs follow the 'Leave no Trace' principles which encourage children to be responsible outdoor practitioners: http://www.leavenotraceireland.org/
Please feel free to ask if there are any other questions!
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