Description
Dúlra is a Kildare-based educational organisation running outdoor forest school sessions for children, schools and the community.
Dúlra follows the Forest School ethos to provide rich, engaging sessions in wild outdoor settings. Dúlra’s sessions & workshops include Irish folklore and traditions as well as the use of the Irish language. Currently, Dúlra delivers in-school programmes, afterschool clubs, nature walks, community workshops, and holiday camps with primary school children, families and community groups in Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow & Kilkenny. Dúlra is a member of the Irish Forest School Association, Forest Schools Association (UK), and Cill Dara le Gaeilge.
Location
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Blessington, County Wicklow, Ireland
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Kilcullen, County Kildare, Ireland
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Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Edel
July 18, 2024 at 9:40 amMy 8 and 6 year old absolutely loved forest school! They attended for a week of summer camp and are already begging to go back for afterschool club. It’s like no other camp! Kate is amazing at getting everyone’s imagination engaged- they have built camps, made pea shooters, played forest games, learned about the mother tree, drank lemon balm tea and so much more! Every day they come home tired from so much playtime and fresh air, but full of stories and excited to go again. Thanks to Kate and Cressida for hosting such a great space for kids!
Aine Nolan
July 18, 2024 at 10:40 amMy 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!!
Aine Duggan
July 20, 2024 at 8:10 amMy 8 year old boy has just finished up another summer camp with Kate and Cressida. A wholesome week outdoors learning lots and having fun. Thankfully the Irish weather didn’t deter him in the mornings. He loved the crafts that he made taking immense pride in his butter knife. He’s also done the afterschool programme on Wednesdays which is a great way to spend an evening after being cooped up in a classroom.
Highly recommend Kate’s programmes!
Irene Hoare
August 1, 2024 at 10:08 pmMy 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!
Sarah Donnelly
August 18, 2024 at 3:07 pmDúlra Forest School has been an incredible experience for my 8 and 5-year-old children. It’s truly the highlight of their week during term time, and they wanted to attend every day over the summer! Each session, they come home happy, relaxed, and full of wonderful memories. The impact of forest school has been so positive that both of my children have repeatedly asked if Dúlra could be their full-time school and if Kate could be their teacher! 😍♥️ It’s a testament to the nurturing environment and engaging activities that Kate and the Dúlra team offers. Highly recommended!
Sarah Foran
August 18, 2024 at 3:11 pmMy 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 .
Jane Maher
August 18, 2024 at 7:33 pmMy 9 and 5 year olds attended the Forest school and absolutely loved it! They loved making things and learning new skills outside. I would highly recommend this camp and will definitely be sending them back next summer
Helen Scully
September 23, 2024 at 8:06 pmWent 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!
Zohar
September 30, 2024 at 6:58 amWent on culture night for adults with my partner, was great experience being in the woods, picking edible fruit and leaves, carving on stone and sitting around bonfire after dark with tea made of local leaves and berries. Highly recommended.