News

September 2008

The Tom Crean course is launched at Neptune Outdoor Adventure Activity and Education centre. A third level course being run in conjunction with Drogheda Institute of Further Education and accredited by FETAC. Open to school leavers and mature applicants students complete up to nine modules in adventure activities, leadership and general studies. Successful candidates are awarded a FETAC level 5 certificate in Outdoor Recreation. For more information check out www.dife.info

April 2008

Neptune Outdoor Adventure Activity and Education centre are presented with an award from the Louth enterprise board for best environmental business. Presented by Today FM DJ Ian Dempsey at a gala dinner and award ceremony in Dundalk.

January 2009

Neptune Outdoor Adventure Activity and Education centre are announced as finalists in the LAMA awards in two categories, best recreation provider and best environmental building. Nominated by local councillor Oliver Tully.

 

Group 1 Tab

Multi Activity - Fun, Fun, Fun.

Louth. Starting the day at 10am doing a range of out land activities – Karting, Archery, Orienteering or Rock-wall Climbing and Abseiling. And after lunch we hit the water with some great activities. Rib-rides, Banana Boat Rides, Sailing Rides as well as our classics of Pier-Jumping, Surfing and Kayaking. Then, when all are exhausted, head home happy at 4pm.

Wicklow. Start the day with a range of team-building activities, including: Assult Courses, Orienteering, Treasure Hunt, Atomic-Bomb Challenge, Minefield & Capture the Flag. Then after lunch complete the secret challenge!!

Group 2 Tab

Bonding Programme - Improving Group Dynamics

Wicklow or Louth

The group starts with our crystal maze challenge. Teams compete against each other completing a series of tasks designed to bring out leadership, communication and problem solving qualities among other skills. Points are awarded for successful completion. Meanwhile, our team monitors each person.

After lunch, teams compete in the raft building challenge. The materials they get are based on the points they where awarded in the morning session and the best construction usually wins! Uniquely, our team writes a report on each participant; sent back to the school within a week.

Group 3 Tab

The Overnighters

Any combination of outdoor activities from the other options. PLUS Unite the group by staying in our Failte Ireland approved accommodation with the teachers staying close by, in our lodge. Students are under constant supervision. All meals, activities and local travel are covered.

For our 2-night package add in cinema, bowling or rock-climbing as and evening activity and the extra day can include Sailing rides, Indoor Karting, Archery or Hill Walking.

Group 4 Tab

New Skills - Certified Courses

We are also happy to deliver specific skills-based courses such as Kayaking, Sailing or Orienteering,
with certification by sporting bodies – up to Fetac Level-5 on the national framework qualifications.