Forest School & Outdoor Learning for Kids in Ireland
Find 7 forest school and outdoor learning programmes in Ireland, from parent-and-toddler forest mornings to forest school, bushcraft and nature camps. Each one says so in its own name, class list or description. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Wild by Nature Forest School
Family forest school sessions in a public park woodland, featuring wild crafts, rope swings and bridges, scavenger hunts, wild food activities and games for the whole family.
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Fota Island Adventure
Fota Island Adventure is an outdoor woodland activity centre on Fota Island, Co. Cork, with bushcraft, combat archery and an obstacle course.
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Dúlra Cill Dara
Dúlra Cill Dara is a Nature-based education social enterprise delivering Forest School programmes, outdoor learning experiences, camps, workshops, and training across County Kildare and the surrounding region. Founded in 2022, Dúlra...
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Carer & Child Friendly Fox Forest School
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennis.
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Rathmines Forest School offers outdoor, nature-based sessions for children aged 5 to 12 at its base on Rathmines Road Upper. Weekly after-school sessions run in term time, giving kids a chance to unplug and spend time outdoors after the...
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Woodkids Forest School
Woodkids Forest School brings child-led outdoor play to the woods at Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, for children from around 18 months up to five years, each accompanied by a parent or carer. Groups meet on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am...
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Down to Earth Forest School
Run by Down to Earth Forest School at Brigit's Garden in Pollagh, Rosscahil, Co. Galway, this outdoor programme gets children outside in all seasons rather than in a classroom. Little Twigs is the parent-and-toddler strand, for babies...
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Common questions
How many forest school programmes are there in Ireland?
Kids Patch lists 7 forest school programmes in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Where in Ireland can I find forest school programmes?
Forest School listings are spread across 6 counties, most of them in Dublin (2), Clare (1), Cork (1), Galway (1), Kildare (1), Kilkenny (1).
What age range do forest school programmes in Ireland cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. 4 of the 7 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do forest school programmes in Ireland cost?
None of the 7 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.