Lough Corrib Adventure Club
A school-holiday outdoor programme combining kayaking, bushcraft, hiking and practical skills, personally led by Johnny Coyne in the heart of Connemara.
The Adventure Club gives children and young people the chance to spend proper time outdoors, try new activities and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive setting. Led by Johnny Coyne, each programme can bring together kayaking, bushcraft, hiking, nature awareness and practical outdoor challenges. No two days are exactly the same, with activities shaped around the weather, the season and the group.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Adventure Club runs during selected school holidays and is designed to get participants away from screens, out into nature and learning through real experience.
Days may include guided kayaking on Lough Corrib, bushcraft, hiking, plant identification, team challenges and basic survival skills. Johnny keeps the sessions active and enjoyable while helping everyone learn how to move through the outdoors safely and responsibly.
There’s a plan behind each day, but there’s room for a bit of spontaneity too. If the weather changes or something interesting turns up along the way, the group may follow the adventure and see where it leads.
The aim isn’t to rush through as many activities as possible. It’s to help participants become more confident, curious and comfortable outdoors.
YOUR GUIDE
Every Adventure Club programme is personally led by Johnny Coyne, the founder of Lough Corrib Adventures.
Johnny is qualified across kayaking, bushcraft, sailing, powerboating and mountain leadership. He brings that experience into each session in a way that feels clear, encouraging and easy to follow.
He understands that some participants will arrive full of confidence while others may be trying these activities for the first time. Johnny will meet them where they are, give them the right support and encourage them to have a go without putting them under pressure.
Every programme is personally led by Johnny.
Activities are adapted around the age and confidence of the group.
Safety and clear instruction come first.
Sessions encourage teamwork, independence and practical learning.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
The equipment needed for the planned activities will be provided. Parents and guardians will receive full details before the programme begins, including what participants should wear and bring each day.
Activities may include:
Guided kayaking
Bushcraft
Hiking
Nature awareness
Survival skills
Plant identification
Leave No Trace principles
Team-building activities
Confidence-building challenges
Outdoor games
Spontaneous adventures
WHO IT’S FOR
The Adventure Club is being developed for a wider range of ages, with participants placed into suitable groups.
WHY JOIN THE ADVENTURE CLUB?
MORE TIME OUTDOORS
A chance to step away from screens and spend the school holidays exploring Connemara.
LEARN BY DOING
Participants develop practical skills through real activities rather than sitting in a classroom.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Each session gives participants the chance to try something new, solve problems and see what they’re capable of.
RESPECT NATURE
Leave No Trace and responsible outdoor access are built into the way every activity is delivered.
WHAT TO BRING
Full instructions will be provided before each programme. Participants may be asked to bring:
Comfortable outdoor clothing
Waterproof jacket
Shoes or boots suited to the activities
Towel
Change of clothes
Packed lunch and snacks
Drinking water
Sun cream when needed
Warm layers
Any required personal medication
SCHOOL-HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Adventure Club runs during selected school holidays.
PERSONALLY LED
Every programme is led by Johnny Coyne.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Activities are suitable for participants trying them for the first time.
PLACES ARE LIMITED
The current club is full, with interest now being taken for future dates.
