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Gaisce Adventure Journey

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Gaisce has become synonymous with secondary schools over the last 20 years. Many schools have students working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold. Here, at Shannon River Adventure, we can help with your physical Recreation and Adventure journey requirements, be it a two-day/one night expedition for the Bronze award, or a three-day/two night adventure for the Silver. For the Gold Award, please enquire within.

Onsite camping for up to 75
Your Gaisce Journey at Shannon River Adventure (Bronze)
Island Camping for up to 50

“Tommy, Lara and crew were so welcoming and professional. There was a really positive vibe around the centre and on the walks. The walks and trip on the Shannon provided beautiful scenery and the natural beauty of the island was breath taking.

Camping on Rabbit Island is a must do experience for anyone and definite highlight of our stay. The walks were well organised and it was obvious great thought, care and research was put into picking out the most scenic routes. We would highly recommend the centre to any school and can’t wait to go back!”
– Caroline & Trish.

Begin with on-site training to include: map reading, Leave No Trace

There will also be training in the various components of camp craft to include: erecting tents; lighting camp fires; lighting of and cooking on fireboxes; “Leave No Trace” principles.

The journey element of the program will encompass walking country roads & trails and a canoe-raft journey to the island.

Participants will be involved in setting up camp, cooking on fireboxes, and will have some freedom to explore the island. There will be structured night-time forest games.

  

Finish the evening with roasting marshmallows and relaxing around camp fire until agreed wind down time

Day 2

Breakfast followed by break-up of camp

Walking package: Canoe to 2nd walking trail to complete (12.5km) and finish at centre.

Canoe package: Complete journey by paddling back to centre.

Our prices include: Afternoon snack, homecooked evening meal (served on the island), marshmallows, cooked breakfast (sausages, rashers, bread), choice of cereals, juice). Depending on type of journey and time of departure, sandwiches may also be provided on second day

Equipment we provide: canoe and paddle, helmet, buoyancy aid, cag, wetsuit, tents, ground mats, maps etc

A full kit list for students is provided well in advance of the trip.

For any queries, or if you require any information about the ways in which we can help with the adventure section of the Gaisce Award, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our senior instructor is also a Gaisce Pal.