Kids Easter Nature Camps

Celebrate Easter Midterm - wondrous fresh nature activities every day - inclusive learning and fun!

Nature Fun Camp : runs 10am until 3pm each day

Book the dates that suit: daily camps run from 30th March to 9th April 2026

Suitable for children ages 4 - 11: places limited.

Nature wonderland adventures and activities for all learning styles and curiosities!

In the amazing Festina Lente Walled Gardens.

Each day is thoughtfully designed as a holistic blend, ensuring that no matter your child's personality or energy level, there is a "hook" for them.By booking through Eventbrite, you are securing a spot in a programme that balances:

• Creative Spark: Children engage in nature storytelling, making butterfly wings, and crafting spring wreaths.
• Sensory Connection: The gardens offer a "feast" of experiences, from plant yoga and "nature music" to the quiet, indoor/outdoor sensory relaxation corners.
• Practical Skills: Kids get their hands dirty with real-world gardening, meeting the head gardener, building "megatropolis" bug hotels, and creating takeaway herbal gardens.

This "mixed-bag" approach ensures that whether a child is a quiet observer, an active explorer, or a budding artist, they will feel included and inspired every single day.You can reach out to Dr Sinead O'Connor, Head of our Social Therapeutic Horticulture Team, to see how these daily blends specifically cater to different learning styles: sinead.oconnor@festinalente.ir

Planned ActivitiesThe camps focus on inclusive learning, sensory experiences, and nature-based fun, including:

• Easter Themes: Egg hunts, egg-themed crafting, and spring wreath making.
• Gardening & Wildlife: Meeting the head gardener, touring polytunnels, feeding terrapins, and building "megatropolis" bug hotels.
• Take-Home Projects: Making spring herbal gardens and rewilding seed bombs.
• Creativity & Wellness: Nature storytelling, music-making sessions, nature/plant yoga, and making butterfly/bug wings.
• Nature Exploration: Scavenger hunts, woodland walks, and bug identification.

While we recommend three days for a full experience, even a single day at our nature camp offers a powerful "green boost" for your child.In just one day, they will:

• Reset & Recharge: A few hours in the fresh air of the Festina Lente Walled Gardens is enough to noticeably lower stress and improve mood.
• Spark Curiosity: Between meeting the terrapins and exploring the polytunnels, your child will come home with new stories and a fresh interest in the world around them.
• Create Memories: Every child leaves with tangible takeaways—like their own seed bombs or a mini herbal garden—to continue the nature connection at home.

Whether they join us for one day or several, it’s a wonderful way to swap screen time for sunshine and soil.

Practical Information for Parents

• What to Bring: Children should bring a packed lunch and are welcome to bring a favourite Easter book to share.
• Attire: Easter-themed outfits are encouraged.
• Environment: The camp features a sensory relaxation corner with both indoor and outdoor comfort areas to suit different learning styles and needs.

When you sign your kids up for nature camp, they gain more than just a fun day out—they get a boost for their overall well-being:

• Happy Minds: Spending time in the fresh air is a natural "stress-buster," helping kids feel calmer and more relaxed.
• Better Focus: Swapping screens for greenery helps improve concentration and sparks natural curiosity.
• Active Bodies: From woodland walks to gardening, kids stay moving, which helps build their coordination and physical confidence.
• Hands-on Learning: Activities like bug-hotel building teach them to care for the planet through real-world experience, not just textbooks.
• Social Confidence: Group tasks in a relaxed, outdoor setting make it easier for children to make friends and practice teamwork.

While each day is uniquely varied to include 5 daily nature connections, you can expect the following daily flow:

• 10:00 AM – Welcome & Garden Exploration: Arrival at the Education Cabin followed by nature warm-ups and plant yoga.
• 10:30 AM – Morning Activity: Hands-on projects like building "megatropolis" bug hotels, making butterfly baths, or spring wreath crafting.
• 11:30 AM – Discovery Tour: Meeting the head gardener, touring polytunnels, or feeding the resident terrapins.
• 12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch & Storytelling: Children enjoy their packed lunches followed by nature-themed storytelling in the garden den.
• 1:30 PM – Creative Workshop: Practical sessions such as making rewilding seed bombs or creating spring herbal gardens to take home.
• 2:30 PM – Woodland Adventure: Scavenger hunts and nature music-making sessions before wrap-up.

Quick Tips for Booking

• Individual Days: You can book specific dates that suit your schedule rather than a full week.
• Limited Capacity: Places are limited to ensure a high-quality, inclusive learning environment for kids aged 4–11.
• Sensory Friendly: A quiet "sensory relaxation corner" is available throughout the day for children who need a break from the activities.

To ensure your child has the best possible experience, you can reach out to Sinead O'Connor directly at sinead.oconnor@festinalente.ie.

Sinead and the education team are happy to discuss:

• Sensory Supports: Tailoring activities for children with specific sensory or learning needs.
• Accessibility: Ensuring the Walled Garden activities are fully accessible for your child.
• Specific Interests: Highlighting which days might best suit your child’s particular love for animals, art, or gardening.

Looking forward to fun in the magical walled gardens of Festina Lente!