Afternoon Currents: Kayak, SUP and Multisport Summer Camps from the Hunt Museum

LIMERICK KAYAK FIELD GUIDE

Afternoon Currents: Kayak, SUP and Multisport Summer Camps from the Hunt Museum

Supervised watersports and adventure camps for kids run from the back garden of the Hunt Museum in Limerick across June, July and August afternoons — this guide lays out schedules, rates, safety and what to expect.

Afternoon Currents: Kayak, SUP and Multisport Summer Camps from the Hunt Museum.

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Limerick
Operator
Nevsail Watersports and Adventures
Category
Kayak
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Nevsail Watersports & Adventures runs Limerick City Watersports & Adventure Camps from the back garden of the Hunt Museum, offering a tightly scheduled, supervised introduction to kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and a slate of on-land team challenges and adventure activities for children during June, July and August.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BASE

Hunt Museum: a compact watersports hub

All camps operate from the Hunt Museum’s back garden in Limerick City, a consistent meeting and launch point for afternoon sessions and week-long bookings.

THE MIX

Multisport sessions: water and land

Each session blends paddling disciplines — kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding — with raft-building, team challenges, orienteering and archery to give kids a broad, confidence-building taste of watersports and adventure activities.

THE SAFETY

Qualified instruction and full safety kit

Camps provide full supervision from qualified staff and include life jackets and safety equipment as standard, keeping the focus on fun while managing risk.

What the day feels like

What an afternoon at the camp feels like

Each 2.5-hour session is a compact, active slice of summer: check-in at the Hunt Museum back garden, a safety briefing and supervised rotation through paddling and on-land challenges designed to build basic skills, teamwork and confidence for boys and girls seeking an introduction to watersports.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who these camps suit — and who they don’t

1
Active FamiliesWell suited for families looking for a supervised, afternoon activity block for children during summer months.
2
Young Adventurers (6–16)Designed for boys and girls in the stated youth age range; ideal for kids wanting to try multiple watersports across short, focused sessions.
3
Week-long CampersAvailable as daily drop-in sessions or full-week bookings Monday–Friday, making it suitable for families seeking longer-form summer programming.
4
Beginners & Nervous SwimmersThe camps are positioned as introductions with qualified supervision and included life jackets and safety equipment, but parents should assess individual readiness and discuss concerns with staff.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Session length

Each camp session runs for 2.5 hours.

When to come

Camps run in June, July and August, Monday–Friday, with afternoon sessions between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.

What to bring

Life jackets and safety equipment are provided; bring weather-appropriate clothing, a towel and any personal items needed for an afternoon of activity.

Meeting point

All sessions meet in the back garden of the Hunt Museum, Limerick City.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is each session?

Each session runs for 2.5 hours.

When do the summer camps run?

Camps run in June, July and August with afternoon sessions daily (Monday–Friday) from 2:00pm to 4:30pm.

Where do I drop my child off?

All camps run from the back garden of the Hunt Museum in Limerick City.

What activities are included?

Activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, raft-building, team challenges and games, archery and orienteering among others.

Is equipment and supervision provided?

Yes — full supervision is provided by qualified staff and life jackets and safety equipment are included.

What are the rates and are there discounts?

Standard pricing is €30 per session (or a weekly rate listed at €125 in some contexts); a special offer applies when you use promo code "nevsail", reducing the per-session fee to €22.50 and the full-week booking to €105.

Which ages can attend?

The programme advertises availability for boys and girls in the youth age range; published materials include age ranges stated as both 6–16 and 6–14 years.