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Summer scheme Newcastle

Bryansford Road, Newcastle, Newcastle, Down, BT33 0LF
Ardaluin House-Newcastle-Summer-scheme

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Dates: 6 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 17 August to 21 August 2026

Time: 10.00am to 3.30pm

Price: £ 150 for 5 days

Our 1-week multi-activity summer scheme offers an immersive outdoor adventure week for kids, perfect for building confidence and independence with a wide range of activities, focusing on skills and friendships.

With a wide variety of sports, games, and activities to experience, our Adventure Schemes are designed to be challenging, stimulating, and exciting. Each child will get the chance to develop and improve both physical and cognitive skills, as well as building confidence and self-esteem.

Each session is led by our fully qualified Instructors, who ensure that your children have a safe, fun and controlled activity experience with all resources and equipment provided.

Our base camp will be located at our very own ''Ardaluin house'', which is conveniently located within 8 acres of natural woodland, a short distance from Castlewellan Forest Park and walking distance from Tollymore Forest Park and Newcastle town.

Activities on our Summer scheme could include (final program will depend on various factors, incl. weather)

ON-SITE Activity options: Archery, Tree climbing, Bushcraft including leave no trace, shelter building, marshmallow toasting, Variety of team building games (focused on communication, working together, understanding feelings), Orienteering, Nightline.

OFF-SITE Activity options: Canoeing, Wet Bouldering, Pier jumping, Rock Climbing & Abseiling at Altnadue Quarry, adventure walks and activities at Murlough Bay or Tollymore forest.

Staff: Our staff are experienced, fully qualified, with First Aid Training, Access NI checks, child protection training

Full supervision from drop-off to pick-up!

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Child£150.00 per ticket

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Opening Times

Season (6 July 2026 - 10 July 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:00 - 15:30
Season (17 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:00 - 15:30

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