Birthday Packages
Our birthday parties are 3.5-hour outdoor adventures set in our woodland location and include survival/bushcraft, combat archery, and the obstacle course. Activities are tailored to suit party groups of Ages 7+ and are led throughout by our trained instructors in a safe, supportive environment.
Available on Saturdays and Sundays, with the following time slots:
Party Alpha: 9.30am – 1.00pm
Party Bravo: 10.00am – 1.30pm
- Party Charlie: 2.00pm – 5.30pm
(Please note: Party Charlie is suspended during winter months due to earlier sunset times.)

KEY
INFORMATION
Practical information to help you prepare for your day at Fota Island Adventure, including what to wear, how to get here, and choosing the right experience.
Please wear old clothes and bring a spare change of clothes, as children may have incidental contact with mud and the great outdoors.
Footwear: Trainers or runners you don’t mind getting wet
Cool or rainy weather: Light fleece, thermal top, woolly hat
Warm weather: Sun hat, sunglasses (with a secure strap), sunscreen
Please note: Bookings close 24 hours in advance.
Each party group will have access to their own storage area and toilet.
Please bring refillable water bottles for all children, as staying hydrated is important during active outdoor sessions.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time, dressed in active outdoor clothing and ready to begin.
Age suitability:
Birthday parties are designed for children aged 7 years and over. If children under 7 attend, a parent or guardian must remain with them at all times.
Food & cake time:
Food is not included. The final 30 minutes of the party are set aside for birthday cake and food (approximately 3 hours of activities followed by 30 minutes for food).
You may cater this yourself (sandwiches, crisps, sweets, etc.), or order and collect hot food to bring with you at the end of the activity session. Please note that we no longer accept hot food deliveries to the site, as late arrivals can affect later parties.
Please remember to bring:
Refillable water bottles (clearly labelled)
A bag to take your rubbish home
A knife to cut the cake
Paper plates
Wet wipes
If weather conditions are wet, a spare change of clothes is recommended.
Birthday party bookings include up to 15 participants. We can cater for larger groups where availability allows; each additional participant costs €25 per person.
If you are planning a party for more than 15 children, please contact our office before booking to confirm that we can accommodate your group size. Once you have booked your preferred date and time, you can then call us to confirm and add the additional participants to your booking.
Important booking note:
When booking online, you are booking one party for up to 15 children. Please select “1” in the number dropdown menu. Additional participants are added separately through our office.
Office contact: 021 465 2004
If you have any difficulty locating us on arrival, please call Ken on 086 020 9252 and he’ll be happy to help.
Obstacle Course
At the heart of the adventure campus is our custom-built obstacle course. It’s energetic, challenging, and above all, great fun. Participants can race through in timed trials or work together as a team, tackling shared challenges along the way. However you choose to take it on, the obstacle course is a highlight of any visit.
Archery
Our purpose-built archery range is set within the woodland of the adventure campus. Under the guidance of trained instructors, participants are fully equipped and shown how to use bows and arrows safely and confidently. Shooting among the trees creates a unique atmosphere and a rewarding, focused experience.
Combat Archery
Combat Archery delivers fast-paced, team-based action in a safe, controlled environment. Using foam-tipped arrows and operating under licence from Battlezone Archery, our combat zone meets high safety standards. Games are structured to suit the group size (up to 20 participants at a time) and encourage teamwork, strategy, and energy.
Bushcraft & Survival Skills
Our dedicated bushcraft pods, located on a quiet knoll within the woodland, are where participants begin their return to the wild. Guided by instructors, groups learn practical outdoor skills such as shelter building, fire lighting, and basic bush cooking. Sessions may also include simple whittling, tool use, and nature-based problem solving.
Find the Sniper
“Find the Sniper” is our woodland take on hide-and-seek. Using purpose-made ghillie suits that blend into the surroundings, one participant hides while the rest work together to locate them. This game is hugely popular, encourages observation and teamwork, and is fully supervised throughout.
Field Games
Not all adventure needs to be high energy. Our field games include a mix of teamwork challenges, problem-solving activities, and light-hearted participation games. Some focus on cooperation, others on creativity or communication, but all encourage social interaction and group fun at a gentler pace.
Orienteering
We offer a variety of orienteering trails across the site, with different levels of difficulty to suit a range of ages and abilities. All equipment is provided, and instructors guide participants through navigation and map-reading skills. Some routes include hidden challenges, adding an extra layer of discovery and adventure.
Activities vary depending on group size, age and conditions











