6 . Hillier Gardens School Holiday Program

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are open year-round offering opportunities to view interesting plants and flowers and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Throughout the Easter school holidays, we have various events for children, which are fun and educational and give them interesting ways to interact with nature.

Self-Guided Easter Trail

The Gardens feature a regular trail throughout the year. For the Easter school holidays children will pick up their maps and follow clues left by the Easter Bunny. The family trails are a great way to explore the gardens with a little bit of guidance. Children who finish the trail will also be able to collect a small prize at the end. Trail maps can be picked up from the ticket desk.

Cost: E1.50 per child

All ages

Pond Dipping

The Education Garden ponds at Hillier Gardens are filled with all sorts of interesting creatures you might never think to look at. Keep an eye out for beetles, skimmers and more creatures living in the ponds. All materials are provided and bookings are not required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: E2 per child

All ages

Outdoor Adventure Holiday Club

The Outdoor Learning Company will be running their popular Outdoor Adventure Holiday Club for four days throughout the Easter break. Children will experience a range of different outdoor skills and activities, including campfire cooking, bush craft tools, and den building. There’s also plenty of time to just enjoy the outdoors running around, tree climbing and exploring. Bookings are essential and can be made on the Outdoor Learning Company website.

Cost: E22

Ages 5-11

Family Bushcraft Cooking

One of the last activities of the holiday period is a campfire cooking session. You’ll make warm fruit puddings and cook other things on the campfire, while also learning essential bushcraft skills for cooking and safe fire handling. The price is for one adult and one child. Tickets can be booked online or by calling 01794369318.

Cost: E12.50

Ages 4-12

1. What good will the holiday events do to children?

A．Enjoying the festive leisure.	B．Improving self-care abilities.
C．Bringing them close to nature.	D．Strengthening the family ties.

2. Which event might be more attractive to the children fond of insects?

A．Pond Dipping.	B．Self-Guided Easter Trail.
C．Family Bushcraft Cooking.	D．Outdoor Adventure Holiday Club.

3. What can children do in the Outdoor Adventure Holiday Club?

A．Have a self-guided walk.	B．Learn outdoor survival skills.
C．Enjoy a family picnic.	D．Take care of small animals.