Introduction to Mountain Skills, incl Navigation

We are now offering our Introduction to Mountain skills course. This will be perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of safely finding their way around the hills or for anyone who needs to practice their skills for ML Assessment under the guidance of a qualified Instructor.
Course Duration: 2 days Non-residential.
Course Dates: Next course TBC. Can also be arranged to suit any individual or group on request.

Course Cost: £90 per person. Cost for private individuals or smaller groups can be agreed.

If you would like to be informed of any walking courses coming up or would like any further information please Contact us.
Any of our skills courses can be arranged for your youth group, or leadership training.

Climbing Skills

This course will be ideal for those people who wish to try out rock climbing for the first time. You will get the chance to experience both indoor walls and also real outdoor rock faces. Qualified Instructors will lead you through the basic skills and techniques needed to keep you safe on the rock face.
This course will be run over a series of days and evenings at weekends and/or during the week.

Course Duration: 2 x Evenings & 2 Days 9am – 5pm.

This course will consist of 2 x wed & thur evenings on an indoor wall in the Belfast area and then two weekend days on rock in the Mourne area.

Course Dates: Can be arranged to suit any individual or group on request.
Course Costs: £125 Based on a minimum of 6 participants. Costs for individuals or smaller groups can be agreed.

If you have a group of at least 6 participants and would like to arrange a course please Contact us to discuss this.
Any of our skills courses can be arranged for your youth group, or leadership training.

If you would like to be informed of any climbing courses coming up or would like any further information please Contact us.

Canoe & Kayak Skills

This course will give you all the necessary skills to be able to paddle a canoe or Kayak safely and enjoy the local waterways.
You will be taught, by experienced and qualified instructors, the many different skills and strokes needed to be able to master a canoe or kayak without capsizing and learn what to do if you are to capsize!
You will also work towards and receive a Nationally recognised, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, certificate.

Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Dates: TBC however this course can also be arranged to suit any individual or group on request.
Course Cost: £65 per person based on a minimum of 6 participants but individuals are very welcome.

If you would like to be informed of any Canoeing & Kayaking courses coming up or to discuss your group requirements please Contact us.

Mourne Marathon Navigation Refresher Weekend

This course is specifically for anyone who wishes to practice their navigation before the Mourne Marathon just a few days later.
You will be able to learn new techniques or practice the ones that you already know but just aren't that confident with and all under the watchfull eye of our experienced staff.

Alternatively, if you are not intending to take part in the Mourne Marathon, come along anyway and learn some new, basic mountain navigation techniques.

Course Date: 8th & 9th September 2010
Course Cost: £90 per person. Skills courses for individuals or groups are also availabe.

This is a two day, non residential course.

If you would like any further information or would like to book your place on this course click here to Contact us

 

Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award Training and Assessment..

Activities Ireland are Northern Irelands first Approved Activity Provider. We can offer training, assessment and activities to fulfil the Expedition, Skills or Physical section of your award from recognised, Award trained, leaders and assessors. Are you looking for quality training for your group? Are your thinking of an expedition with a difference at home or anywhere in the UK? Are you thinking of an new adventure activity for the Physical section? If so, click here to find out how we can help.

Enjoy your School days!!

We are now pleased to announce that we can offer G.C.S.E PE Outdoor Activities Programmes for your school.

Contact us or ask your P.E. teacher to contact us for more information.