Summer Splash Camp at Broadmeadow: 4-Day Lakeside Adventure for Kids in Enniskillen

Broadmeadow's shore at the Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, becomes an arena of small triumphs each July when Summer Splash Camp runs from 13th–16th July. Designed for 7–15 year olds, this award-winning day camp packs four days of supervised water and land activities into 10:00–15:00 sessions that make the most of the Fermanagh lakelands and Upper Lough Erne. Drop-off and pick-up take place at the Lakeland Forum Events Area Jetty, a clear meeting point beside the 3G pitch on the water’s edge where instructors complete safety briefings and kit checks. On the water, campers move between canoeing, single and tandem kayaks, and stand-up paddleboarding, practicing basic strokes, launching techniques, and partner rescues in sheltered bays. Dry-land sessions include archery, team-building games, and coordination drills that sharpen focus and build confidence away from the water. The mix of activities and rotating groups keeps energy high and allows instructors to tailor coaching to age and ability; students get repeated, focused practice rather than one-off exposures. The landscape matters. Broadmeadow sits on glacially scoured lake basins and limestone bedrock characteristic of County Fermanagh, which creates shallow learning bays, reed fringes, and clear water pockets where beginners can practice without heavy chop. That geology also supports pockets of wetlands and reedbeds that attract kingfishers and waterfowl, giving quiet moments of nature study between activity rotations. Local history is present too: Enniskillen has long been the commercial and transport hub of the lakelands, and families often combine camp days with short explorations of nearby lakeside walks and visitor facilities. Practical points that set this program apart: experienced instructors supply all boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, and safety kit; campers may bring personal wetsuits but are provided one if needed. Lunch is not supplied; organizers run allergy-aware checks and ask that parents do not send nuts. The schedule includes a dry skills day followed by three water-focused days — arrive in wetsuits on water days to save changing time. Note the booking policy: Summer Camps are non-refundable, so prepare accordingly. This camp is ideal for families who want a structured, skill-focused introduction to paddlesports, combined with energetic team challenges. Expect clear coaching, safe progression, and an afternoon pickup at the Lakeland Forum jetty where kids return tired, sun-kissed, and keen to sign up again. Pack a waterproof bag with a labeled lunch, spare socks, sunhat, biodegradable sunscreen, and a small first-aid kit; label everything to avoid lost gear. Parents should check weather updates the morning of each session and drop children 10 minutes before the 10:00 briefing to allow time for fittings. If mobility or medical needs exist, contact organizers ahead of time at the Lakeland Forum to arrange reasonable adjustments and to confirm instructor ratios promptly.