Outdoor Learning Service

Youth Service provides opportunities for our children and young people to engage in Outdoor Learning opportunities as part of either their school curriculum, or through youth work programmes.

Locations

Self-catered / Residential Accommodation

Outdoor Learning Day Centres

  • Epicentre Day Centre with a focus on cycling and use of the outdoor environment to support field studies which are linked to the school curriculum.
  • Conlig Day Centre with a focus on cycling and water-based activities and the use of outdoor environments linked to the school curriculum. 

The EA also offers an experienced Peripatetic Instructor service to all schools or youth groups, either at our Day Centres or at schools/clubs. Outdoor Learning Service also supports the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh for all of Education Authority.

Outdoor Learning Centre Rates

Catered Residential Centres (Delamont, Gortatole, Shannaghmore & Woodhall)

Overnight Residential Rates

1 Night Stay  

2 Night Stay  

3 or More Night Stay

Schools

£60

£55

£50

Youth Groups

£46

£41

£39

Staff Training (with instruction)

£70

£65

£60

Staff Training (Self-Programming)

£46

£41

£39

Rates above are Per Person Per Night

  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 or less for January & December
  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 to 39 participants all year round
  • 15% Discount for Groups of 40 or more participants all year round

Self-Catered Overnight Residential (Ballyhome and Corick Only)

Self-Catering Centres 

1 Night Stay  

2 Night Stay  

3 or More Night Stay 

Schools

£26

£21

£17

Youth Groups

£26

£21

£17

Staff Groups

£26

£21

£17

Rates above are Per Person Per Night

  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 or less for January & December
  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 to 39 participants all year round
  • 15% Discount for Groups of 40 or more participants all year round

Campsites Operate May to September (Ballyhome, Corick, Gortatole & Delamont)

Camp Sites

Tents

1 Night Stay

2 Night Stay

3 or More Night Stay

Schools 

£10 Per Person Per Night

£7 Per Person Per Night 

£5 Per Person Per Night   

Youth Groups         

£10 Per Person Per Night

£7 Per Person Per Night

£5 Per Person Per Night

Staff Groups

£10 Per Person Per Night

£7 Per Person Per Night

£5 Per Person Per Night

Cabins (Staff Only)

1 Night Stay

2 Night Stay

3 or More Night Stay

Schools 

£26 Per Person Per Night

£21 Per Person Per Night

£17 Per Person Per Night

Youth Groups

£26 Per Person Per Night

£21 Per Person Per Night

£17 Per Person Per Night

Staff Groups

£26 Per Person Per Night

£21 Per Person Per Night

£17 Per Person Per Night

Rates above are Per Person Per Night

  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 or less for January & December
  • 10% Discount for Groups of 15 to 39 participants all year round
  • 15% Discount for Groups of 40 or more participants all year round

Catered Day Visits

Day Rate

Rate Per Person  

Schools

£28 Per Person

Youth Groups

£22 Per Person

Staff Training (with instruction)

£50 Per Person

Staff Training (Self-Programming)

£33 Per Person

All rates shown apply ONLY to Education Authority Registered Schools and Youth Organisations. The rates for Non-Registered Schools and Youth Organisation, 3rd Level Education Institutions, and organisations inside Northern Ireland will be costed at +25% and groups outside of Northern Ireland costed at +100% over the illustrated rates.

*The prices illustrated are based on groups leaving at 11am on the day of departure.

**All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff. Two staff cabins (2 staff per cabin) available at Delmont and Ballyhome camp sites.

Non – Education Authority Registered Youth Organisations and Schools Rates (NI)

Overnight Residential Rates

Rate +25%

Schools

£75 Per Person Per Night

Youth Groups

£62.50 Per Person Per Night

Staff Training (with instruction)

£87.50 Per Person Per Night

Staff Training (Self-Programming)

£62.50 Per Person Per Night

Self-Catering Centres 

Rate +25%

Schools

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

Youth Groups

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

Staff Groups

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

Tents

Rate +25%

Schools 

£12.50 Per Person Per Night

Youth Groups

£12.50 Per Person Per Night

Staff Groups

£12.50 Per Person Per Night

Cabins (Staff Only)

Rate +25%

Schools 

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

Youth Groups

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

Staff Groups

£32.50 Per Person Per Night

The rates shown apply to Education Authority Registered Schools and Youth Organisations and for Non-Registered Schools and Youth Organisation, 3rd Level Education Institutions, and organisations inside Northern Ireland ONLY.  All groups outside of Northern Ireland will be costed at +100% over the illustrated Education Authority Registered Schools and Youth Organisations rates.

*The prices illustrated are based on groups leaving at 11am on the day of departure.

**All camp site rates are based on self-catering and self-programming, if your group require outdoor instructor support from EA Outdoor Learning services additional costs will apply based on need and subject to availability of staff. Two staff cabins (2 staff per cabin) available at Delamont, Gortatole and Ballyhome camp sites.

How do I make a booking request?

If you would like to make a booking request for an Outdoor Learning Centre, please complete the online form below. 

Please note the following in advance of making a booking:

  • All booking requests are subject to Centre and Programme availability. 
  • If you are making more than one booking, you must complete a separate form.
  • Bookings will only be considered 12 months in advance of making a request.

Contact Details

If you have any further enquiries please contact the Service via: 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: 028 9056 6506

Address: Conlig Daytime Outdoor Learning Centre, Coronation Avenue Conlig BT23 7PR

Last updated: 07/04/2025