EA Outdoor Learning Service
EA Youth Service provide opportunities for our children and young people to engage in outdoor learning opportunities as part of either their school curriculum, or through youth work programmes. All of the EA’s Outdoor Learning Centres provide inclusive adventure learning experiences for young people of all abilities. Whilst a number of universal programmes are offered across all centres, they are adaptable to the needs of each specific group. The unique location and facilities of each centre also enables each to offer bespoke and specialist programmes.
There are 6 outdoor centres located across Northern Ireland: there are 4 catered residential centres and 2 self-catered residential centres. We are delighted that our centres are all accessible and activities can be adapted based on the needs of participants. The staff teams are highly qualified and experienced outdoor learning professionals who are passionate about learning in the outdoor environment.
The EA Outdoor Learning Service also provide a peripatetic service. These instructors work across Northern Ireland to offer support in the delivery of outdoor programmes, providing children and young people access to outdoor activities based in their local community using the natural local environment to develop programmes.
Our Outdoor Learning Centres
Other Services
EA Outdoor Learning Service also offer a peripatetic service that can operate remotely across Northern Ireland. The Outdoor service can provide outdoor learning opportunities to schools and youth groups across NI from 7 peripatetic hubs located across NI. The peripatetic service offer a flexible service which offers young people access to the outdoors, basing activities with the local community using the local environment to develop programmes.
Peripatetic Service
EA Outdoor Learning Service also offer a peripatetic service that can operate remotely across Northern Ireland. The Outdoor service can provide outdoor learning opportunities to schools and youth groups across NI from 7 peripatetic hubs located across NI. The peripatetic service offer a flexible service which offers young people access to the outdoors, basing activities with the local community using the local environment to develop programmes.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
EA Outdoor Learning Service are currently working with over 170 registered centres and schools delivering the Duke of Edinburgh award.
The DOE team within EA can help youth centres and schools offer the award to young people across NI and assist in the administration and assessments of the award.
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
John Muir
Camping Facilities
We have a number of outdoor camping facilities ranging from fully accessible and purpose built campsites, to open fields available for self sufficient camping groups.
Purpose Built Campsites with facilities
Self Sufficient Campsites
Ideal for Duke of Edinburgh overnights or groups with their own camping equipment. These sites are field sites with no facilities provided. Toilet blocks are available on each site.
- Delamont Campsite
- Gortatole Campsite
- Ballyhome Campsite
- Corrick Campsite
- Shannaghmore Campsite
- Gortatole Campsite
- Delamont Campsite
If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it"
David Sobel
Booking Information
Please find below the pricing structure for our outdoor learning centres and campsites. Should you wish to book one of our centres, please click the button below and complete the online booking request form. One of our staff will be in touch with you shortly after completion.
Preferential rates (previously referred to as a bursary), may be offered for bookings. Please contact outdoorlearning@eani.org.uk or 028 9598 5734 for more information. Discount is also offered to those groups who are EA registered organisations. To find out more information on how to become a registered organisation, please visit the EANI Funding webpage
Prices do not apply to schools or youth groups outside Northern Ireland and Third Level Educational Institutions. Please contact outdoorlearning@eani.org.uk or 028 9598 5734 for rates.
| Overnight Residential Rate (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Youth groups | £28.50 | £48.00 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £60.50 | £75.50 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £38.50 | £48.00 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Cabins (Staff only) | £16.50 | £20.50 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.
| Day Visit | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £27.50 | £34.50 |
| Youth groups | £22.00 | £27.50 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £33.00 | £41.00 |
| Overnight Residential Rate (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Youth groups | £28.50 | £48.00 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £60.50 | £75.50 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £38.50 | £48.00 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Cabins (Staff only) | £16.50 | £20.50 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.
| Day Visit | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £27.50 | £34.50 |
| Youth groups | £22.00 | £27.50 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £33.00 | £41.00 |
| Overnight Residential Rate (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Youth groups | £28.50 | £48.00 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £60.50 | £75.50 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £38.50 | £48.00 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.
| Day Visit | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £27.50 | £34.50 |
| Youth groups | £22.00 | £27.50 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £33.00 | £41.00 |
| Overnight Residential Rate (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Youth groups | £28.50 | £48.00 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £60.50 | £75.50 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £38.50 | £48.00 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
| Day Visit | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools | £27.50 | £34.50 |
| Youth groups | £22.00 | £27.50 |
| Staff training (with instruction) | £49.50 | £62.00 |
| Staff training (self programming) | £33.00 | £41.00 |
| Self catered overnight residential (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools, youth groups & staff groups | £16.50 | £20.50 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Cabins (Staff only) | £16.50 | £20.50 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.
| Self-Catered Overnight Residential (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Schools, youth groups & staff groups | £16.50 | £20.50 |
| Campsite (per person per night) | EA Registered | Non-EA Registered (+25%) |
| Tents | £5.50 | £7.00 |
| Cabins (Staff only) | £16.50 | £20.50 |
Groups staying after 11am on the day of departure will be charged additional day rate fee noted below.
All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff.