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  • Writer's pictureIan Gallagher

The Best Summer School Activity Programme in Limerick?

In this blog we take a closer look at our action packed weekly summer school activity programme. As Limerick offers a huge amount of exciting activities both within the city centre and the surrounding area, students are spoilt for choice throughout their stay at Birchwater Eduction Summer School in arguably the best activity programme on offer in the region. Read on and see for yourself...




PROGRAMME OVERVIEW


As a summer school, we pride ourselves on providing an exciting programme that is action packed with a variety of adventure activities, field and water sports, arts and crafts, half day tours, culture trips and weekly excursions. The in-class activities help improve student's overall language skills but the daily activities increase the motivation and confidence to speak and communicate effectively.


Activities are scheduled twice daily from Monday to Friday both in the afternoon and evening while excursions are provided during the weekend.

The daily schedule includes -


  • Breakfast - For more details view here

  • English language classes

  • Lunch

  • Afternoon Activities

  • Dinner

  • Evening Activities


The weekly activity programme schedule includes the following


1. Monday to Thursday - Mixed Activities

2. Friday - Half Day Tours and Culture Trips

3. Saturday/Sunday - Weekend Excursions (View our Top 10 Excursions and Trips)


Request a Sample Schedule from us today - info@bwe.ie


Monday to Thursday Activities



Each day includes a different selection of activities for students to participate in -


Monday - Adventure


Get the adrenaline flowing every Monday with variety of activities on the schedule which can include Kayaking, Wall climbing, Archery, Obstacle Courses, Treasure Hunts, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Paint balling and much more.



Tuesday - Sports


Get the heartbeat rising on Tuesday with a selection which can include Basketball, Football, Swimming, Irish sports such as Hurling and Irish football, Pitch and Put, Archery, Tag Rugby and other indoor and outdoor games.




Wednesday - Arts and Crafts


For the artistic and creative students, Wednesday is a chance to shine with arts and crafts on the schedule which can include activities such as Pottery, Cooking, Painting, Drawing, Arts, Print Making, Face Painting and other creative endeavours.



Thursday - Leisure


It's important to add some relaxing and calming activities in the schedule so students don't get too worn out. The leisure activities include a variety of possibilities such as City Centre Shopping, Nature Walking, Skills Workshops, Yoga, Bowling, Free Time, Movie Club, Painting, Quizzes, Bingo, Picnics and much more



Friday - Culture (Half Day Tour)



Fridays are filled with cultural activities with students getting the chance to visit Limerick's top tourist attractions. The half day tour each Friday consists of activities such as King John's Castle Tour, an Historical Walking Tour around the city, beautiful Cathedral tours, a visit and tour of a local bar, Limerick City museum exhibitions, the famous Munster Rugby Club Stadium Tour and other wonderful locations across the city.


View more of Limerick's Top Attractions



Saturday/Sunday - Weekend Excursion