Kids Academy

Put down your pen, close your school book and join us for an awesome experience this summer holiday our kids academy consists of Watersports tuition , beach awareness & environment program, beach hames , mental and physical well being as well as just lots of laughs . This is ideal for young people who want to participate in surfing and water-sports activities and enjoy the environment, it’s a great opportunity to meet other boys and girls who share the same interest. We will run slots throughout the summer holidays 2025 ~

The summer academy will run over one day ( 5 hours) 10 am to 3 pm

Surf & water-sports program small group sizes - must be aged (8 yrs to 14yrs)

Group sizes are ratio 1 surf coach to 8 young people (1 x 8)

All equipment is supplied (wetsuit, surfboard) however if children would like to use there own wetsuit or surfboard you are more than welcome to bring this along.

All young people must be able to swim 50m unaided

As these are very popular courses we ask that you book in advance.

All our staff our DBS checked

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:

1. DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP CHILDREN

Please register you child in at surf school , drop off and pick up , please note you do need to be available in case of any disruptions or incidents occur, please pick up your young ones at the finished times stated.

If their is a problem please call the surf school 01843 600330

1. AGE RESTRICTION

We understand all children of all ages want to participate you must be 8 years and above and MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 50 METRES UNAIDED we will not change our policy on this please don’t ask. If you have children under this age then ask coach for prices on private lessons.

1. DISABILITIES

Please tell staff/ coaches of any disabilities that can affect the ability to follow instructions in the water. It is the responsibility of guardians to inform the instructors as this will be written on the waiver form provided by Kent Surf School failing to do this can spoil any enjoyment and safety.

1. SEA CONDITIONS & BAD WEATHER

If the sea conditions are too rough it’s the discretion of the surf coach to make judgement on the choice of the activity for the safety of the group, by signing the waiver form you have agreed to terms.

1. NO REFUNDS

Sorry there will be no refunds due to the popularity of our summer academy.

1. All participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres and should, under no circumstances, be under the influence of any alcohol, drugs or medication at the time of the lesson which may adversely affect their physical capabilities.
2. All participants suffering any physical or medical conditions, illnesses or allergies, including any prescribed medications, should make us aware of any such conditions or requirements prior to the event.
3. we ask you to please pick up your child/ward at appropriate times when lesson finishes.

1. Swim wear
2. Towel
3. Bottle of Water
4. Sun cream

wetsuit shoes or wetsuit boots are recommended for protection against weever fish. This applies to summertime only (May-Oct).

1. Meet & greet your selected instructor
2. Allocation of equipment, wetsuit at the surf school
3. supervised water sports lesson
4. Assessment of ocean conditions
5. Beach/surf safety introduction
6. Introduction to equipment and safe handling techniques
7. Introduction to activity
8. Using equipment stopping/falling safely
9. Applying newly-developed skills to changing conditions and/or more progressive equipment
10. Session debrief