Adventure. Independence. The Real Thing.

The Wicklow Getaway is a brand new Active Ireland Residential launching July 13th–17th, 2026, delivered in partnership with An Óige at Knockree Hostel in the Glencree Valley. Built for teens aged 13–16, it bridges the gap between traditional summer camps and genuine independence - through adventure, challenge, and time away from the everyday.

Over five days and four nights, young people hike, navigate, build fires, cook meals, and take on team challenges — all in one of Ireland's most naturally beautiful and secluded settings. Phones take a back seat. Friendships, skills, and memories take centre stage.

The programme runs from Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th, 2026, with arrival between 12–2pm and departure by 2pm on Friday. An optional shuttle bus is available from Bray DART Station. Activities across the week include hiking and navigation, archery, river bathing, bushcraft, forest first aid, a day trip to the seaside, and evening campfires — all fully supervised with high staff-to-teen ratios. Full board is included throughout, and teens even get hands-on in the kitchen as part of the experience.

Places start from €495 Early Bird (paid in full before May 31st) or €545 standard rate, which can be secured with a €109 deposit with the balance due by May 31st. Places are limited — early booking is recommended.

For more details and to book your place, click the button below where you can book directly via the Active Ireland website -