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Transition Year - A year of experiences

Transition year has in some schools become a right of passage. We believe its a year to learn and experience as much as possible. As a result we have developed with the Help of Mercy Secondary School in Ballymahon a Transition year Adventure Sports Program.

Adventure Sport Program activities

  • Kayaking - Irish Canoe Union Level 1 Skills Award
  • Canoeing - Irish Canoe Union Level 1 Skills Award
  • Archery
  • Orienteering and Map reading
  • Leadership activities
  • Zorbing
  • Team Building
  • Team Challenge Activities
  • Climbing (Sept 2010)

A Sample program as run in Mercy Secondary, Ballymahon.

This program runs once a week for the full school year.

  • Learn to Kayak & Canoe 9 half days
  • Archery Coaching and Tournament 9 half days
  • Orienteering and Map Reading 3 half days
  • Team Building activities 6 half days

Equipment we can provide:

  • Kayak/Canoe, Paddle, Helmet, Buoyancy Aid, Cag, Wetsuit, Spraydeck, Archery equipment, Maps, Compasses etc

Where?

Our Adventure Sports Program is run at your school and at some locations close to your school.

Group Size:

There is a minimum group size for this of 15 people. We can cater for smaller groups but the cost per person is more expensive.

How Long?

Our Program can run for a day a week or even the school year.