SKYTrek Open Fun Day & 'Youth
Empowerment Program' Launch
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST 11AM-3PM
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST 11AM-3PM
Colin Glen Forest Park, 163 Stewartstown
Road, Belfast, BT17 0HQ
SKYTrek Open Fun Day allows all visitors to come and experience SKYTrek and more for FREE!We will also be
launching the Colin Glen 'Youth Empowerment Program' for 11-20year olds in the
local Colin area and you can find out more from the information desk here. The fun day is suitable for all ages and SKYTrek sessions are available for those 5 years old and up.
COOL FM'S PETE SNODDEN WILL BE HERE WITH THE COOL FM ROADSHOW CREW FROM 12PM - 2PM
SKYTrek
Due to the high numbers expected at the event, it is
impossible to cater for everyone due to health and safety reasons.
SKYTrek TASTER Sessions will run from 11am – 3pm in 30min
slots (includes safety briefing). In order to get a free taster session, you
must visit the Check-In desk which is located outside on the path leading into
SKYTrek. We will hand out SKYTrek passes (1 per person) every hour at the Check-In desk on a first come, first
serve basis for the following sessions:
Passes given out at 11:00am
Session 1 11:00am
Session 2 11:30am
Passes given out at 11:45am
Session 3 12:00am
Session 4 12:30am
Passes given out at 12:45pm
Session 5 1:00pm
Session 6 1:30pm
Passes given out at 1:45pm
Session 7 2:00pm
Session 8 2:30pm
Passes given out at 2:45pm
Session 9 3:00pm
You will get to pick ONE element to try; Climbing Wall, Low Course, High Course OR Ziplines.
You will get to pick ONE element to try; Climbing Wall, Low Course, High Course OR Ziplines.
If you are late for a session, you won't be able to use
another session time. Please be respectful to other visitors and do not expect
to be given more than one free session during the day. When we have distributed
passes for all 9 sessions, we will not be giving out any more.
If you wish to book future SKYTrek
sessions, please visit reception to book. Please note we do not accept
reservations, ALL bookings must be paid for in advance via cash or credit card.
Colin Glen Youth Empowerment Program
This is a program funded by Big Lottery and will operate
from Colin Glen Trust for three years, giving young people aged 11 – 20 the
opportunity to get involved in a range of different programs. Our 'Youth
Empowerment' leaders will be on site on the day and will have an information
desk for anyone seeking information about upcoming programs and events.
LaserTag
LaserTag sessions will take place through the Forest Park,
PAST the entrance to SKYTrek. Follow the signs to direct you through the park.
LaserTag sessions will be from 12pm – 3pm and will be 3 or 4-a-side games
lasting approx. 20mins each.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Teddy Bear’s Picnic will commence at 12pm – 1pm. Please take
your own refreshments. Depending on weather, kids will be taken through the
Park and seated in a grassy area for a short picnic, with teddy bears and
stories. In the case of rain, Teddy Bears picnic will take place inside in the
Education Room which is located beside reception.
There will also be free access to 'Penalty Soccer
Shoot-Outs', 'Bouncy Castles' & 'Sumo Wrestler Suits' and 'Face-painting'.
Additional
Information
Car Parking
Since the event is happening within the Car Park, there will
be a limited number of car parking spaces with some also being allocated to
Mona’s cafĂ© customers and for disabled access.
Please find alternative parking in the area surrounding
Colin Glen Forest Park and use the pedestrian path leading into the car park.
Toilets
Toilets are located in the main building adjacent to Mona's
Cafe.
Shop
Mona's Cafe will be in operation until 3pm serving food and
beverages. Mona's new Shop will also be open, selling soft drinks and
confectionery throughout the day.