Holistic Kidz has responded to an increase in demand with the launch of its biggest ever summer programme. The award-winning outdoor forest school has added three new locations and will now offer five camps across Northern Ireland in July and August.

The popular Forest Adventure Summer Camp will once again operate from Barnett Demesne in Belfast and Portglenone Forest Park in Ballymena and new for summer 2022 are Mount Sandelwood in Coleraine, Redburn Country Park in Holywood and Gortin Glen Forest Park in Omagh.

Each camp takes place weekly between Monday 4th July and Friday 26th August and promises lots of action packed fun and adventure for children aged four to 12 including forest trekking, stream trails, tepee building, tree swinging, mud bath jumping, bushcraft, outdoor arts & crafts, nature assault courses and mudslide adventures.

Colette McCartney, Founder of Holistic Kidz said: “We are thrilled to launch our biggest ever Summer Forest Camp programme with five uniquely wonderful locations across Northern Ireland. Every year we’ve made it a priority to increase the number of camps we offer so that as many children as possible can have the opportunity to enjoy some of the Holistic Kidz magic in the great outdoors where they can learn new skills, build their confidence, boost their creativity and enquiring mind and help to develop essential problem-solving skills and independence.

Scandinavian countries are ranked the healthiest and happiest in the world and one of the reasons behind this is that from a young age children are taught outdoors in all weather conditions. Our five forest schools are all outdoors in nature, whatever the weather, and children can avail of the many proven scientific benefits of this including increased energy levels, physical fitness, improved mood and focus and running around breathing in the fresh air always ensures a good night’s sleep!“

“To support this growth, in addition to our current team of 16 highly experienced Forest School Camp Coaches, we have appointed a further 11, who each bring their passion, drive and creativity. We’re ready and raring to go to ensure all of our Holistic Kidz have lots of fun in what is set to be our most exciting summer to date,” Colette added.

Weather appropriate and sensible clothing are recommended as there will be lots of exciting outdoor adventures and jumping in muddy puddles – all the things that children love to do best.

A Weekly Explorer to the Holistic Kidz Summer Forest Adventure Camp is £120 per child and a Daily Explorer is £30 per child. Places must be booked in advance.

For further information go to www.holistickidz.com or holistic_kidz on Instagram.