Courses & Activities

Some of the varied leisure activities locally include:

• World class golf at Kinsale Golf Club, Old Head Golf Links, and Fota Island
• Horse riding and trekking
• Yacht sailing
• Power boat cruising
• Hovercraft experience
• Sea kayaking
• Wind surfing
• Sand yachting
• Kite boarding
• Surfing
• Diving
• Clay shooting
• Archery
• Deep sea fishing
• Salmon fishing (in season)
• Paint ball games
• Cycling tours
• Cookery courses
• Wine appreciation courses
• Language courses
• Flying lessons (fixed wing and helicopter)

To name just a few !

Some of the above are off-site courses near to Walton Court and we will be pleased to arrange itineraries for our guests, or to pass on contact details for your own arrangements.

For 2011/12 we have a wide range of on-site courses at Walton Court, both residential and day courses for a wide range of interest.

Courses at Walton Court for 2011/12

Course places are for Walton Court residents and guests only, with some limited availability for non-residents. Please enquire for availability, course dates and prices,

 

ART, CRAFT, COOKERY & ENGLISH !




residential courses in conjunction with  VAMOS Eltern-KindReisen




Explore self-expression and fun with art, craft and cooking projects, whilst learning some English along the way ! Making bread, biscuits, Irish scones, fresh pasta and sauces, as well as art and craft projects, working with Janis and Tracey, all conducted in English only !



Fun with cooking, art, craft and English !



• 3 mornings course, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am – 12.30pm, from June to September inclusive
• € 80 per child, inclusive of materials, and some food you have made to take back to your cottage !
• Ages: minimum 8 yrs, maximum 15 yrs
• Group sizes: minimum 3, maximum 15

 

LIMITED AVAILABILITY • BOOK EARLY !




BEACHCOMBING, SEASIDE NATURE & ENGLISH !




residential course in conjunction with  VAMOS Eltern-KindReisen




With marine biologist Dr. Susan Wallace



Nature courses in English, learning about the plants and animals around Oysterhaven Bay, exploring rock pools on the beach and on the land.




Nature classes/walks along the Irish sea-shore exploring rock pools, discovering marine life with a qualified marine biologist.



• • Age 7yrs - 13yrs approx
• • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10am – 12 noon
• • Cost: € 85 per child, inclusive of materials and refreshments
• • Group sizes: minimum 3, maximum 15



Exploring the wonderful world of plants and animals that have adapted to live on different parts of the shore, Splash Zone, High Tide Mark, Upper Shore, Middle Shore, Lower Shore, Low Tide Mark, mapping rock pools, listing and identifying the plant and animal life in the pools, the use of simple keys to identify plants and animals and lots of fun along the way !




In light rain we will supply waterproof coats and hoods. In bad weather we will alternate some interactive classroom sessions.

 

LIMITED AVAILABILITY • BOOK EARLY !

 

 

On the water:

Courses for the family, based at Walton Court on idyllic Oysterhaven bay

Powerboat Crusing explore the beautiful bays and inlets from Oysterhaven to Dingle on board a luxury Fairline or Princess power yacht.

One day or two day cruises with skipper and crew departing from Oysterhaven

 

Sailing Yacht charter skippered and bare boat charters, family cruises and sail experience days. One day or two day cruises with skipper and crew departing from Oysterhaven

 

Sailing Courses - RYA Certificate accredited courses for all the family

These courses can be enjoyed by all the family, where all will achieve a practical skill in sailing and enjoy an exhilarating experience. Working together as a team !





With Royal Yachting Association accredited instructors on board a 40 foot yacht





PLACES ARE LIMITED - PLEASE BOOK EARLY
To enquire about activities and courses please contact enquiry@waltoncourt.com, or call Paul on 021 4770878.