Residential Camp
for
12 - 16 yr olds.
2023 Registration Now Open!
maratacht
Oileán Chléire
Cape Clear Island, West Cork
“for whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in the sea.”
– e.e. cummings
Upcoming courses
start 11th june 2023
Maratacht is a comprehensive course with a combination of marine based outdoor activities Some Irish language modules are built in to the experience in a practical, experiential way. It is a unique combination of a Gaeltacht experience combined with investigation and enjoyment of our marine surroundings.
7 days / 6 nights on Cape – arrive Sunday on evening ferry from Baltimore and depart the following Saturday on midday ferry.
This course is focused on maritime issues including marine ecology, social history of human interaction with the sea, and climate change issues along with water based activities.
It’s a course where enquiry, investigation and research is scheduled and supported by expert biologists and mariners.
Participants will be encouraged to question, record, examine and interrogate their marine environment. Many parts will be directly linked to the school curriculum. They will have a comprehensive portfolio of their work and activities by the end of the week!
We’re hoping that COVID worries will be but a memory by summer 2023 so accommodation will be in small dormitories – supervised with staff on site overnight.
Price per participant, includes accommodation, full board, course fee, tuition, guest speakers,
24hr supervision and all outdoor equipment = €750
Explore your World
The ocean is central to our lives. We play in it, trade across it, harvest its produce as food and it provides temperature control for our planet. While on this Maratacht course you will discover more about the sea and about yourself while having fun and making real friends!
sOME OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
KAYAKING, SNORKELLING, STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING, COASTEERING, TEAM CHALLENGES, MARINE ECOLOGY, ISLAND HERITAGE, FISHING, ORNITHOLOGY……
Maratacht
Cape Clear Island
West Cork
Ireland
+353 (0)85 2029094
All Staff Qualified NGO Standard
Remote Emergency Care Level IV
Covid 19 Protocols in Place
Children First Policy in place
Leave No Trace Principles upheld
Bookings
Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of a completed booking form
and appropriate deposit (50% of total fee)
Deposit is due 1 week prior to start of the course
Cancellations
Cancellation by client
All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation within 1 week of start of
course will receive a 50% refund of monies received.
Cancellation by Cléire Lasmuigh
Cléire Lasmuigh Adventure Centre will make every attempt to ensure that advertised and booked courses are run. However, Cléire Lasmuigh will notify course participants at least 1 week prior to the start of any course if it is not possible to provide the course. Weather on the day will determine whether or not activity takes place. An alternative will always be suggested & provided.
Medical Conditions
Participants should inform Cléire Lasmuigh of any injuries or illnesses which
could affect their own and group safety during their course. This
information will not necessarily mean non-participation. Please ensure participants bring any necessary medications.
Covid 19 Protocols
Ample cleaning materials and ventilation is provided in the accommodation. Participants will be required to maintain hand hygiene and ventilation while inside. As many activities as possible will be held outside. Most instructors are vaccinated & cinnirí will have an antigen test at the start of the week and on the third day.
If anyone shows or feels signs of illness there is a nurse available on the island who can examine the person. They will be asked to remain in a room until cleared to return to activities.
Safety and Insurance
While Cléire Lasmuigh Adventure Centre holds public liability insurance,
activities undertaken at Cléire Lasmuigh involve challenge, which in turn implies
an element of risk taking. While qualified and competent staff will handle this interaction, accidents can happen. Intending participants should
ensure they have personal accident insurance before booking a session / course.
Data Protection
Any data such as medical information, names, email address etc are held confidentially on site in files accessible only by Data Protection Officer. Data is only used for the period of the booked camp. If participants / guardians want to see what data is held please contact DPO, Paula, by writing to given address.
Gaeilge
De bharr go bhfuil Cléire Lasmuigh suite i nGaeltacht bíonn béim fé leith ar an dteanga Gaeilge. Deinimís gach iarracht teagascóirí le Gaeilge a cuir ar fáil, ceisteanna a fhreagairt nó cúrsa a rith trí Ghaeilge.