Ballyhass Lakes, Adventure Centre and Trout FisheryCecilstown, Mallow, Co. Cork
We offer adventure and team building activities, for groups of all ages, superb all year round Trout fishing by bank or boat, and four star self catering accommodation. Our 36 acre site has 2 spring water lakes, climbing on natural rock, abseiling, kayaking, low ropes and high ropes. Indoor arena with a bouldering wall and covered archery range. Open all year.
Summer Camps at Ballyhass Lakes
Ballyhass Troopers (8yrs & Up)
(Full Activity Week Split into Junior 8-12yrs and Senior Courses 12yrs+)
Our ever popular Trooper summer camps are renowned for the quality and variety of activities they offer. Full day supervision is provided by our experienced garda vetted instructors. Our camps are all about FUN, first and foremost we want your child to enjoy themselves and our instructors are experts in giving the best supervision and tuition you will find in any summer camp.
During a week at Ballyhass Lakes you will benefit from participating in the full range of world class activities available. We adapt each activity to suit your abilities, challenging you and introducing you to new skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. We continually deliver our activities in a structured way to ensure that your children will spend maximum time on activities with minimum waiting time. This is key to our success.
After a week here you will have made new friends and cemented existing friendships through shared experiences that you may remember for a lifetime. Each day four activities are completed usually a mixture of water and land based. The day runs for 9.30am to 4.00pm. For details on what to bring and further important information see our parent guide
Camp Details
Price:
€185pp for 1 Participant/ €175pp for 2 Participants
€165pp for 3 Participants/ €155pp for 4 or More
Duration:
Monday to Friday:09.30 – 16.00
Ballyhass Captains (12yrs & up)
3 Days / 2 Nights Camping / Tuesday thru Thursday
Choose the 2 night camping option and enjoy the full day programme of adventure activities. You will be part of a team that will take part in daytime activities the same as the week long camp plus camp-craft, fire-building and cooking on an open fire. Evening activities can include night hikes and moonlight paddles. A fully qualified garda vetted instructor will be supervising the group 24 hours a day. Tents and meals are provided. A full list of what you will need to bring will be issued closer to your trip date and is also outlined in our parent guide.
If you have been on our Troopers course before, this is a natural step up. This year we have added brand new shower and toilet facilities specifically for our camping options so even those you are not naturally outdoor inclined should feel at home. The night time activities are a real draw to schools and now we are delighted to offer these on our Captains course. As you will see the captain’s course is included in our new reduced rates in 2013, I think you will agree there is no better time to attend.
Course Details:
Price:
€185pp for 1 Participant/ €175pp for 2 Participants
€165pp for 3 Participants/ €155pp for 4 or More
Duration:
Tuesday to Thursday
Arrival, Day One 09.30/ Departure, Day 3 16.00
Age: 12 Years and up
Ballyhass Commanders(14yrs Up)
Trainee Instructor Course Back in 2013
Enrollment in the Ballyhass Lakes Trainee Instructor Foundation Course will give you the solid foundation you need to build on, to develop the skills to become an outdoor activity instructor. Some of the skills we will cover in the course are self confidence improvement, risk assessments, group management, emergency procedures, personal kayak skills, rope work for abseiling and rock climbing, principles of multi activity instruction and many more. All of the skills learned will be assessed and certified by our experienced Activity Centre Manager and. This course will expand on any experience already gained by the individuals participating and may develop a further interest in the sports involved. The Foundation Course may lead to future employment at Ballyhass Lakes but this cannot be guaranteed.
Course Details
Price €299
Duration:
Monday to Friday:09.30 – 16.00
Ages: 14yrs & Up
Transport Available
Summer Adventure Course As Gaeilge
(5 Days Split into Junior (10 - 12) and Senior Courses (12 +))
- An bhfuil suim agat Gaeilge a fhoglaim trí spórt i Ballyhass Lakes?
-(Are you interested in learning Irish through sport in BHL?)
-An bhfuil fonn ort do chuid Gaeilge a Samhraidh? Tar chuig BHL an Casca seo agus bigi linn don spoirt, spraoi agus Gaeilge.
-(Do you need to improve your Irish? Come to BHL this Summer)
-Tar chuig an chéad campa caics chun spóirt, spraoí agus gniomhtíochtaí nua a dhéanamh.
-(Come to our Easter camp to try out some new and fun outdoor activities through Irish.)
-Is é aidhm an cursa ná béim a chur ar fhoghlaim na teanga i mbealach taitneamhach le rannphairtíocht gníomhach.
-(The aim of our course is to emphasise learning Irish in a fun and enjoyable way.)
-Bíonn ranganna ar maidin chun stór focail a fhoghlaim do na gníomhaíochtaí san iarnón.
-(There will be classes in the morning to learn the basic vocab of the activities in the afternoon
Develop fluency in oral Irish in a new and exciting environment. A fun and interactive way to learn and speak Irish while participating in group adventure activities. All Irish will be taught by qualified teachers and all activities will be instructed by our native Irish speaking instructors. All are garda vetted.
The adventure camps as Gaeilge being promoted at Ballyhass Lakes will be carried out exclusively through the Irish language. We offer exceptional adventure activities such as kayaking, high ropes, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, archery, abseiling and zip wire all located within the 40 acre facility.
Each day will begin with a tutorial session which will focus on the vocabulary and phrases which will be learned through the rest of the day. The day will also include team building activities and adventure activities all conducted through Irish. Courses are designed to cater for the language needs of students between 10 and 16 years of age and are suitable for students in senior classes in primary schools and junior classes in post primary school. This experiential learning process takes Irish out of the classroom and gives the students an opportunity to develop confidence and competence in both oral and communication language skills.The practical use of the Irish language in fun situations can encourage and promote student’s interest in the subject.
40% of marks in the 2013/14 leaving certificate are going towards oral Irish what are you waiting for?
Camp Details
Price:
€250pp for 1 Participant/ €230pp for 2 Participants
€210pp for 3 Participants/ €190pp for 4 or More
Duration:
Monday to Friday:09.30 – 16.00
Transport:
July 8th Cork City/ Douglas/Mallow
July 15th Fermoy/Mitchelstwon/Mallow
Birthday parties, corporate team building days, Youth clubs, Angling clubs, sporting teams - all welcome. Fitness Assessment for groups with individual printed reports. Full tackle shop with angling equipment and boat hire on site.
Family Fishing Summer Special
Our new rates apply only €20 per adult and €12 per child. Family ticket for €50, 2 Adults and 2 Kids or 1 Adult and 3 kids.
Opening Times
Open all year every day from 09.00 to dusk. Group activities by appointment, fishery open at all times.
Admission Prices
Half day (2 Activities/ 3 Hours) €180
For up to six participants, each additional participant over 6 €25 per person.
Full Day (4 activities / 6 Hours) €240
For up to six participants, each additional participant over 6 €35 per person .
A €1 child entry for fishing with every adult ticket purchased.
This would include a full days fishing from 9am until dusk. The cost of the adult ticket is €20 valid 7 days a week.
Or
A child fly fishing lesson with every adult lesson bought. This is an hour long one to one lesson that cater to all levels of fly fishing standard. The cost of an adult ticket is €30. Lessons must be booked in advance.
Cannnot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion
We are 10 Minutes from Mallow town and train station, 35 minutes from Cork city, 45 mins from Limerick and Killarney off the N72 to the village of Cecilstown.
Contact Ballyhass Lakes, Adventure Centre and Trout FisheryTelephone:(022) 27773 Please mention FunDays.ie
International: +353 22 27773
Email: info@ballyhasslakes.ie
Website: www.ballyhasslakes.ie
Visitor Reviews
My Experience of Ballyhass lakes was totally rewarding for my teams. A total team ethos is created from the time you come in the door. Physical activity throughout with a fun element. Your players are comfortable in their environment and I feel it breaks down communication barriers between all persons involved. You see leadership grow within players which you may never thought you would see. The facilities in Ballyhass are second to none and encourage anyone to use it. Frankie Flannery (Kerry Senior Hurling Coach 2011 Christy Ring Champions, Cork U16 Hurling Coach 2011 All-Ireland Champions).
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