Welcome to a whole new world of fun, adventure and friendship! Packed with fun, laughter and expert surfing instruction, these action packed unique surf camps will develop confidence, surfing skills and who knows? You may even discover a lifelong passion for surfing and an enduring respect and fascination for the ocean. Hey, you may even be inspired to choose a career related to surfing or other watersports at some stage in the future.
Harlyn Surf School is a family owned and operated company and, as parents ourselves, we have a driving ambition to share the joy of the ocean with a new generation. We take extreme pride in the knowledge that the skills that children and teenagers gain during our summer surf camps will keep them safe well into the future, whilst providing a stepping stone to great new experiences and knowledge that will last a lifetime.
What happens at Summer Surf Camp?
At Harlyn Surf School, our summer surf camps include a dazzling array of activity and adventure, including surf lessons, body surfing, lifesaving skills, and beach games. During the week participants will have the time of their lives with the main emphasis on learning and developing surfing skills. They will also learn beach and surf safety, surf lifesaving skills, basic first aid techniques and environmental awareness. We also have the option to go eco – coasteering, clambering over rocks and in caves, wading through rock pools, jumping into the water and exploring nature. Snurfkling – taking out a surfboard and snorkel and mask and seeing what lies beneath is another activity option!
Our unique approach to surf lessons and innovative teaching techniques encourage participants to challenge their boundaries and push themselves outside of their comfort zone. Children and teenagers achieve standards they never dreamt possible. We have a mini competition on each course and an awards ceremony with prizes for different achievements. Each participant will receive a certificate and an awards booklet to keep an ongoing record of their achievement. There will also be an opportunity to purchase photos. All equipment for the courses is supplied FREE.
MINI SUMMER SURF CAMP 5 AM or PM sessions
Our mini camps are a great way of introducing children and teenagers to the joy of surfing, ocean safety and the beach environment. At our camp children will make new friends, receive personal attention and will gain knowledge, board riding skills and a respect for the ocean and environment. Our mini camps cater for two age groups 8 – 12yr olds and teenagers, the very best way to gain confidence and learn new skills is to be with others of similar age. Mini Summer Surf Camp includes one 2.5 hour session, either am or pm each day over 5 consecutive days Monday – Friday. If you pick the half day option, it is easy for you to fit Summer Surf Camp around other planned holiday activities, adding an extra dimension to the Cornwall holiday experience (and perhaps freeing up some time for mum and dad too!) Course includes, All equipment, Certificates, Awards book, Competition, £5 discount on hoodies and wetsuits from Harlyn Surf School beach shop or online shop Photographs will be available to buy and these will be displayed at our awards ceremony on the Friday.
Limited places available, starting every Monday from July 05th - August 30th. BOOK NOW £140pp
SUMMER CAMP FULL DAY 12 – 18 yrs
Aimed at children 12+ this full day week long Mon – Fri programme (2 X 2hr sessions per day) aims to provide a wealth of new experiences helping to build self confidence and encourage achievement. This course is aimed at those who want to maximise their surfing and ocean time while on holiday. Course includes, All equipment, Certificates, Awards Book, Competition and £5 discount on hoodies and wetsuits from Harlyn Surf School beach shop or online shop.Photographs will be available to buy and these will be displayed at our awards ceremony on the Friday. Limited places available, Starting every Monday from July 05th - August 30th. BOOK NOW £220pp
Surf Camp Safety
Safety is of course paramount for all our surf camps and surf lessons. We are a fully insured company and our Cornwall Council licence and BSA and Surf Life Saving Accredited Training Centre status requires us to operate within strict parameters. All our instructors are as expert as you will find anywhere, CRB checked, qualified surf lifesavers, first aiders and experienced in coaching and working with children and trained by our company owner Chris Rea who has extensive experience in this area.
At Harlyn Surf School, we use soft foam safety boards with safety fins for our beginners and X Cel wetsuits one of the best wetsuits on the market. Our staff to student ratios are kept lower than the recommended industry limit. We have a deep knowledge of Harlyn beach and the surrounding area having grown up here and surfed here for over 30 years as well as running our surf school and lifeguard training centre from here for the last 15 years. We know the operating parameters better than anyone else!
" I would just like to thank you for a superb week on the 5 day surf course. Guy and his team were excellent and I was very impressed with the high standard of instruction and their ability to coach youngsters and adults alike" Charles Whatoff Summer 2009
