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Learning through outdoor adventure

Primary School Outdoor Adventures

Hands-on outdoor experiences designed for young adventurers

Teachers, now is the perfect time to start planning your next school tour. If you’re looking for a memorable, fun-filled outdoor adventure for your students, book Shannon River Adventure for the year ahead. We specialise in delivering authentic adventure experiences in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment—something consistently praised in our teacher testimonials.

Fun, Adventure & Challenge – All in One Day

From muddy fun to exciting outdoor challenges, the Shannon River Adventure School Tour offers a full day of fun, adventure, and challenge, with up to 8 action-packed activities. Designed to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience, our programs keep students engaged from start to finish.

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What to Bring

Swimwear, towel and waterproof jacket and fleece for variable weather. (We recommend long pants rather than shorts). Extra pair shoes for the water (old runners/water shoes – not crocs or flip flops). Shoes must be worn at all times including during all water activities Change of clothes advisable for wet days, particularly extra pair of socks.

Snacks, Healthy Lunch and drink. We have a Tuck Shop on-site for a school tour treat.

Any medication you may need i.e. inhaler. Sun cream, hat etc (where appropriate).

Plastic bag for bringing wet clothing home. Please remember to check you have all your belongings going home.

Last but not least – Lots and Lots of ENERGY & SMILES

What not to bring

Phones: If you bring it, leave it in your bag . NB Any student found to have a phone or camera out in the changing facilities will have the phone removed and will be unable to continue activities.

Valuables including expensive clothes, sports jerseys etc.

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Senior Tour

Exciting Land and Water Adventures for Ages 7+ – Fun, Challenge, and Teamwork for 1st to 6th Class

Suitable for ages 7yrs upwards so classes from 1st to 6th can enjoy the great land and water activities which include Kayaking, mud slide, pier jumping, climbing wall, archery, fun assault course, dynamic and team games.

Junior Tour

Where learning, nature, and adventure come together

Suitable for 5yrs – 8yrs (Infants to 2nd class) and they get to do the same great land activities as senior classes as well as camp craft and roasting marshmallows as well as a fun ecology trail.

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The Important Stuff

Safe, Fun, and Fully Equipped – Everything You Need for an Unforgettable School Adventure

Our friendly staff are Garda vetted, qualified, and have up to date First Aid.
All safety equipment provided i.e. buoyancy aids, helmets, wet suits etc.
We can cater for 200+ participants, safely, from infants to 6th class.
Covered outdoor seating area – an airy place to gather and eat etc.
Clean, modern facilities with large toilet & hot showers block.
Tuck Shop and Café on-site.
Free tea/coffee for teachers from our outdoor kitchen.
All activities are on-site and close to each other
Kids are occupied from the time they arrive
Large spacious changing areas
All activities are fully insured
Choice of full day or half day
Great value for money

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What Our Visitors say

For Kids & Teens

    
 
 
         
   Leticia Cavicchioli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brought a group of 9 young people for a half day of activities and we had the best time ever. We had a chance to try rock climbing, kayaking, mudsliding and archery. The instructor had games for each of the activities which made things even more fun and they had spare shoes and towels for the ones that forgot them. Lovely staff and great facilities, would definitely recommend!
  
 
        
   Cait Koekemoer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kids had a great time , Sean was a lovely guide and made it 10 times more enjoyable for the kids ! Great site and staff, def recommend for all families
  
 
        
   Adrian Mulligan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a brilliant morning here with 3 adults and 3 kids aged 5,7 and 11. We were picked up from our cruiser and did the kayak, mud slide and pier jump. Kids absolutely loved it and our instructor Paul went out of his way to make it really good fun. He even did a short archery session to fill up our time. Would highly recommend to anyone with kids.
  
 
        
   Cherrie Lam-Hill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We stayed for glamping for few nights. The tent is spacious and enough supplies for basic needs. Bed was comfortable and clean. There are few lights inside the tent. You can borrow a BBQ from them if you want. Plenty of grass in front of our tent for he kids to play. There is a fridge, toaster and kettle you can use in the kitchen. The toilet and shower always spotless. The onsite activities are brilliant. Our kids did one day camp, they want to come back next year and sign up for more days. The water for the shower can be a bit cold, but it is camping after all. You can't expect the luxury of runner hot water. We are hoping return next summer.
  
 
        
   Chelsea Blankley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Summer camps for children is great for the active outdoorsy kind! My child loves it and already wants to go back next year!
  
 
        
   Fintan McCormack 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day out with the family. Highly recommend this place a hidden gem outside Rooskey
  
 
        
   Grace Daniels 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brought kids for one day of the summer camp, great to be able to do a one day option when not living locally to it. All very well organised and well run, the kids had a great time. The mudslide was a massive hit, not something you get with many other water/river adventure places in our experience.

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