Dúlra Forest School

My 5 and 7 year old had such a great time with Kate at the Dúlra summer camp. It’s so reminiscent of a typical 80’s childhood growing up in the country and it’s so lovely to see children getting the same enjoyment from nature as we did children.
We will definitely be back for the next one!!

My 6 and 5 year old absolutely loved forest school Camp! I did not know too much about it before they attended but wow was I amazed! It’s like no other camp! I noticed their behaviour in general actually improved the week they attended which was no suprise given all the wonderful time they were spending with nature. It was a total realisation they need this time in nature every single day. They came home everyday so excited to tell me all they learnt and the fun they were having. They were so proud of the skills they learnt and the lovey crafts they made. They would go every day if they could. I have booked them both in for the weekly after school starting in September. I highly recommend Kates programmes for all children and look forward to doing more!

My 7 year old has done a term of after-school forest camp and just finished a summer camp in Burtown house , he always comes out grinning from ear to ear proud as punch about what hes made . Kate is an amazing teacher , he would also come out quite a bit with words of wisdom Kate had told him or encouragement and praise that he would still be beaming about when he got home. It’s a great way to get kids out and about .

Went to Culture Night with Dúlra for adults. It was a fantastic night, being in the woods, making tea from nettles and berries, making slate necklaces. I learnt a lot and had a great night. Would come again!

As a parent of a neurodivergent child the acceptance and inclusion of my child in camps has been a struggle. Not so when I signed my son up for Forest school and Wilderness camp. It is the first time I have had a positive response. Kate was welcoming, open minded and interested to have my son involved. He loved the experience, especially when he was trusted to explore and to use tools to built and create. It is heartening to have people accept him as he is. The Forest school is ideal for his energy levels and to give him a sense of autonomy, adventure and confidence. I would recommend this experience to any parent, but especially to those looking for a neuroaffirmative, inclusive space. Thank you to Kate and all the facilitators 🙏🥰

My daughter has always loved the woods, animals and being outdoors, but Dúlra brought that love to a whole new level. She discovered her passion for climbing trees here, and with it came a huge boost in her confidence, in her own strength, ability and bravery. Learning how to climb, tie rope, light fires safely and use tools with care and respect has been incredible for her. She felt trusted, capable and responsible, and it was a joy to see how proud she was of herself.

Kate, Cressida and the whole Dúlra team create something truly special, a place where children can be completely themselves, believed in and given real freedom to grow. I wish we had discovered it sooner, but at 11 years old now, the Wild Grrls programme is now the perfect next step for her. She’s growing up, finding her own path, and Dúlra is giving her the space, skills and confidence to do that with joy and courage.

Dúlra Forest School has been a wonderful discovery for us. It’s the closest thing I’ve seen to the kind of childhood we took for granted growing up in 1980s Ireland, outdoors until you were called in for dinner, free, fearless and full of imagination. 🌿💚