Nature Fun Summer Camp - Festina Lente Gardens [Weekly Ticket]

A joyful blend of nature, creativity, and connection this July in our fun-flower filled Festina Lente Gardens - weekly ticket [Tues - Thurs]
About this Event

🌿 Nature Fun Summer Camp (Ages 4–11) | Festina Lente

A joyful blend of nature, creativity, and connection this July

Join us in the magical Festina Lente Walled Gardens for our Nature Fun Summer Camp, where children can explore, create, and thrive in a nurturing outdoor environment.

📅 Weekly Camps: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday [Weekly Ticket - 100 euros]
🗓 30th June – 30th July 2026
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm each day

🎟 Weekly Pass: Includes flexible attendance on any or all of the three days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) within your selected week.

👧 Ages: 4–11 years
⚠️ Places limited

🌱 Camp Experience

Each week is thoughtfully designed as a holistic, mixed-activity programme, ensuring every child—whether energetic, creative, or quietly curious—feels engaged and inspired.

✨ Creative Spark

• Nature storytelling
• Crafting butterfly & bug wings
• Seasonal nature art

🌼 Sensory & Wellbeing

• Plant yoga & nature music
• Sensory-rich play experiences
• Indoor/outdoor relaxation spaces

🌻 Practical Nature Skills

• Gardening & planting
• Build “megatropolis” bug hotels
• Create herbal gardens & seed bombs to take home

🐞 Exploration & Adventure

• Woodland walks & scavenger hunts
• Bug discovery & nature games
• Explore gardens and polytunnels

💚 Why Choose This Camp

• Supports emotional wellbeing & calm through nature
• Encourages creativity, curiosity & confidence
• Builds friendships in a relaxed outdoor setting
• Offers a meaningful screen-free experience

🧺 Daily Flow

• Welcome & nature warm-up
• Hands-on creative or practical activity
• Garden exploration & discovery
• Picnic lunch & storytelling
• Afternoon workshop or nature adventure

🎒 Practical Information

• Bring: Packed lunch
• Wear: Comfortable, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
• Environment: Sensory-friendly with quiet relaxation areas
• Approach: Inclusive and adaptable to different learning styles

🌟 Support & Enquiries

Led by Dr Sinéad O’Connor and the Social Therapeutic Horticulture Team
📧 [email protected]

We welcome conversations about sensory needs, accessibility, or your child’s interests to ensure the best possible experience.

🌿 Final Note

Whether your child attends one, two, or all three days in the week, they will leave feeling grounded, inspired, and full of nature-based memories.

Swap screens for sunshine, soil, and adventure this summer 💚