South Shields Surf CIC
"The surf school was so much fun. The children of Y5 absolutely loved it and couldn't wait to get back in the water. They learned how to be safe in the water, what to do in case they are in trouble and the skills needed to be able to surf. Nick and the team were amazing. They made every child feel welcome and everybody was included regardless of ability. We are going back for a second year as the children gained so much from the experience."
Mr Charlton - Year 5 Teacher (and surfer)
WATER SESSIONS
surfing, stand up paddle boarding, body boarding, flat water games, snorkeling
Getting in the water for a surf, paddle board or body board is a great group experience.
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It's engaging, challenging, fun and lets us work both individually and as a group. It's fun as a once off event or part of a longer programme. We work with schools, scouts, youth & community organisations and private groups to create a fantastic experience. We can offer surfing, body boarding, stand up paddle boarding, flat water games and snorkeling.
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Our lessons cover the subject matter of the national curriculum for physical education for key stages 1 to 4; developing agility, co-ordination and balance; improving technique and performance; understanding water safety at the beach; taking part in outdoor and adventurous activity.
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Details of what our standard lesson looks like is available here for surf and here for stand up paddle boarding
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People​
0-8
9-16
17-24
25-32
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1 hour
£15
£13
£11
£10
(per person)
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2 hours​​
£20
£16
£15
£14
(per person)
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Here's our pricing:​​​​
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To book please send an email to info@southshieldsurf.co.uk
BEACH SCHOOL
We are offering curriculum based outdoor learning at the beach!
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We set up base at the beach and approach the curriculum by being active at the beach and engaging with the natural resources available so that we can engage the students in that topic.
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We then follow up our activities with some small written work to record what we have done and consolidate the learning from our activities.
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Through our sessions and activities we incorporate self exploration, team building and reflection into our sessions. Sessions are planned based on the topics being covered in school.
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Through last year we worked with a local primary school to develop our beach school running a morning session (9:15-12pm) for 2 terms for a year 3 and 4 combined class. We covered Maths, English, History, Geography and Science. We’ve measured the tide, built sundials, recreated iron hill forts, wrote poetry, built shelters and told stories in them, made kites, looked for sea creatures, had scavenger hunts, played loads of team building games and had a load of fun.
The sessions are run by a qualified teacher and teaching assistant with a wealth of experience running outdoor education programmes as well as holding a Beach School Practitioner qualification.
We can deliver to key stages 1 to 3 and can accommodate a class at a time at the beach most convenient to you.
As well as curriculum based learning we offer holistic activity based where we follow participants interests, explore the beach and coast with various activities like natural beach art, shelter building, shell casting, hapa zome and much more.
To book please send an email to info@southshieldsurf.co.uk
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ROCKPOOLING
We offer rock pooling at £105 for a 2 hour session and £75 for a 1 hour session for up to 32 people.
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We will explore our tidal pools to see what animals and plants we can find in this habitat. Let us know what Key Stage level you are working with and we can tailor the session to your group.
To book please send an email to info@southshieldsurf.co.uk
SNORKELING
Get up and close and personal with the creatures living on our coastline by getting into the water and seeing them in their habitat. We have full face snorkels which are easier to use than the more traditional two piece mask and snorkels which we also have.
We work in small groups when the conditions are right, we provide all the equipment needed, wetsuits, snorkels, flotation devices.​​​​We can accommodate 32 people in one session.
To book please send an email to info@southshieldsurf.co.uk
​​​​​​​​​​​​We have lots of experience in not just teaching people how to surf but in outdoor education. We can put together an experience or course that is bespoke to your group. If you want to talk to us more about this please do get in touch either by email info@southshieldsurf.co.uk or phone 07583144560
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Have a look at what some schools and groups did when they came and said about their sessions with us:
St Peters Scouts, 15th South Shields:
West Boldon Primary School:
"Excellent day with West Boldon primary. We all had a wonderful time. Great professional instructors who also built up an amazing rapport with the children."
St Wilfrids Roman Catholic College
"St Wilfrids LOVED surfing today!"
30th South Shields Scout Group
"We had to 26 cubs and scouts booked in for a surf lesson this weekend. Everyone had a fantastic time. Instructors were brilliant would definitely recommend to other groups. Thanks from everyone at 30th South Shields Scout Group."
Westoe Predators Rugby Team:
"Thanks to Nick and his team for a great time. All the lads loved it . . . Think you may have a few converts. We'll be back."
