Secondary School Tours in Waterford
Outdoor education and adventure programmes that challenge, inspire and engage secondary school students.
Looking for a secondary school tour in Waterford that combines adventure, teamwork and learning? At Dunmore Adventure, our Secondary School Programmes are designed to build confidence, develop practical skills and encourage students to step outside their comfort zone. With over 30 years of experience, we provide safe, organised and memorable outdoor education programmes for schools across Ireland.
School Tour Information
Through a mix of exciting land and water-based activities, students develop communication, leadership, teamwork and resilience while enjoying an unforgettable day outdoors.
Full Day Programme: €50 per student
Half Day Programme: €36 per student
Wibit Session: €23.50 per student (group rate for 30 – 55 students)
Availability: April, May, June, September and October
Please Note: All water activities require the participant to be able to swim the width of a swimming pool unaided.
Choose the Right Programme for Your Group
Whether you’re planning a full day of adventure or a shorter activity session, we offer flexible programmes to suit your school’s timetable and objectives.
Full Day Six-Activity Programme
Our most popular option gives students the opportunity to experience a full day of exciting activities.
Sample Timetable
9.30am – Arrival, welcome, registration and equipment allocation
10.00am–12.00pm
- Wibit Wipeout Aquapark
- Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
12.00pm – Lunch
1.00pm–3.00pm
- Climbing
- Archery
- Caving
Half Day Programme
Perfect for schools with limited time or budgets, our half-day option allows groups to choose either a land or water-based programme.
Morning Session: 9.30am–12.00pm
Afternoon Session: 12.30pm–3.15pm
Water Activities
- Wibit Wipeout Aquapark
- Kayaking
- Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Land Activities
- Climbing
- Archery
- Caving
One Hour Wibit Experience
Looking for a shorter adventure? Our dedicated Wibit sessions are ideal for schools wanting to experience Ireland’s biggest inflatable aquapark as part of a shorter visit. (Available on selected dates.)
Certificate and training courses - ideal for Transition Years
We have a range of certificate and training courses as follows:
Kayaking Level 1
1 Duration: 2 half days or 1 full day
Sailing – A Taste of Sailing
1 Duration: 4 half days or 2 full days
Land-Based Options for Non-Swimmers
If your class includes non-swimmers, we can arrange a land-based school tour featuring exciting activities such as climbing, caving, archery, High Ropes, Ninja Warrior and Tomb Laser. Our team will work with you to create a fun, inclusive programme that ensures everyone can take part with confidence.
ETB Schools Welcome
Dunmore Adventure is already registered with many Educational and Training Boards (ETBs) across the South and South East of Ireland. Our team is experienced in working with ETB schools and can help make the booking process simple by assisting with the required paperwork and administration.
Why Schools Choose Dunmore Adventure
- Over 30 years of experience delivering school tours
- Fully qualified, experienced instructors
- Purpose-built adventure centre
- All activities located on one site
- Full and half-day programmes available
- Safe, organised and hassle-free experience
- Suitable for groups of up to 220 students
‘Could not recommend Dunmore Adventure highly enough for a group tour! Thanks everyone. We will be back!’
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be able to swim?
For water based activities such as the Wibit Wipeout Aquapark, kayaking and SUP, you DO need to be able to swim. We supply each participant with safety equipment such as a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet, and all activities are very well supervised. However, there is a short swim (in your safety equipment) to the Wibit Wipeout, and therefore you should be able to swim at least 20 metres.
What are the minimum and maximum group sizes?
Minimum group size: 17 participants (to avail of our group rates)
Maximum group size: 220 participants
What is the arrival/departure time?
Arrival time is 9:30, for registration, with the activities kicking off at 10 am. At certain times of the year we can be more flexible on start times, ie if you are travelling from a good distance, we may be able to push the day out by an hour or so. Give us a call if you need further clarification and we will do our best to facilitate you!
The activities conclude at 3 pm which is when you can organise your transport home.
What equipment is supplied
We supply all of the specialised equipment – wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets for water-based activities, and helmets, knee pads where necessary for land activities. If anyone would like to bring a wetsuit, just ensure that it is marked so that it doesn’t get mixed in with our own.
The students will need to bring:
Swimwear, old runners to wear in the water, towel, long sleeves for caving, and a packed lunch.
Do the teachers need to supervise during activities?
No. Once the students are registered in the morning, our instructors will look after them until their lunch break
Teachers are required to look after the students during their lunch break.
When is the tour balance required?
The balance for your school tour is required on the morning of arrival, or earlier.
Is there a distance between the activities?
All activities for our school tours take place at our base in Dunmore East Harbour, so there is no time wasted going from one to the other!
Do you have a shop?
We have a tuck shop selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and icecreams.
The good news is that there is a complimentary Tea and Coffee for teachers and drivers!
What kind of school tours are available?
Our most popular tour for schools is our six activity tour, starting at 9.30 and finishing at 3.15. In this tour, you will get three water and four land-based activities.
Next up is our half-day programme, which can be either land or water-based, depending on what you and your group would prefer.
We also have a one hour option, where you can get a taste of one activity
What kind of activities can the students do?
We have a 6 activity programme:
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
9.30 Arrival & Registration,
9.45 Equipment allocation
10.00 WATERSPORTS Wibit Wipeout Aquapark, Kayaking, Giant Stand up Paddle Boards
12 noon Lunch Break
1 pm LAND ACTIVITIES Climbing, Caving, Archery
3.15pm Goodbyes and Departure!
Dunmore Adventure offers unforgettable secondary school tours and Transition Year activities. Contact us today to get started.
