Surfing for schools

Shore Surf School is Cornwall’s premier surf education provider, delivering high-quality, safe, and inspiring surf lessons for children and young people. With a team of fully qualified surf coaches and beach lifeguards, we specialise in school and group sessions designed to support physical education, wellbeing, and outdoor learning. Our mission is simple: to use the ocean as a classroom where pupils can thrive, learn, and grow.

Objectives

Our school surf program is designed to complement classroom learning while supporting pupils’ physical, social and emotional development . We aim to:

  • Enhance Physical Literacy – Improving balance, coordination, and overall fitness through structured surf activities.
  • Develop Resilience & Confidence – Encouraging pupils to face challenges, embrace progress, and build self-belief.
  • Support Teamwork & Communication – Fostering collaboration, leadership and mutual respect in a new environment.
  • Promote Wellbeing – Using the positive power of blue spaces to boost mental health and reduce stress.
  • Encourage Environmental Awareness – Instilling a sense of responsibility and care for our coastline and oceans.
  • Provide Safe, Professional Instruction –
  • Sessions are led by fully qualified surf coaches and beach lifeguards, ensuring the highest standards of safety and delivery.

Benefits for Schools & Pupils

Partnering with Shore Surf School gives pupils a unique opportunity to experience the ocean in a safe, structured and educational setting. Our surf program offers a wide range of benefits: Supports Curriculum Goals – Links to PE, PSHE, outdoor learning, and wellbeing initiatives. 

  • Improves Physical Health – Builds strength, balance, coordination, and overall fitness.
  • Boosts Mental Wellbeing – Time in blue spaces reduces stress, improves mood, and increases focus back in the classroom. 
  • Builds Life Skills – Resilience, perseverance and problem-solving in a supportive environment. 
  • Encourages Teamwork – Promotes leadership, communication, and peer support. Creates 
  • Memorable Experiences – An unforgettable chance to learn, grow, and connect with nature.

Surfing Options

We work with schools to create flexible packages that suit your needs: 

  • Taster Sessions – Half-day or full-day surf experiences. 
  • Curriculum Program – Weekly sessions designed to integrate with PE and outdoor learning.
  • Enrichment Weeks & Activity Days – Perfect for end-of-term celebrations or themed weeks. 
  • School Trips & Clubs – Multi-day packages with surfing at the heart of the experience. 

All equipment is provided, and sessions are tailored to age, ability, and group size. (minimum group size of 4)


Our Facilities

Shore Surf School is fully equipped to welcome school groups, providing comfort, convenience, and a safe environment both on and off the beach. 

  • Our facilities include: Indoor Changing Rooms – With separate changing areas for boys and girls, giving pupils privacy and comfort before and after sessions. 
  • Warm Outdoor Shower – Perfect for washing off the salt and sand after a surf. 
  • Large Indoor Space – A versatile area available for classroom-based learning, safety briefings, or shelter on wet weather days. 

We pride ourselves on offering more than just surf lessons — our facilities ensure that schools and pupils enjoy a complete, well-supported experience from start to finish.

Next Steps

We’d love to work with your school. Get in touch to discuss how we can tailor a surf experience for your pupils. 


Shore surf school 

St Ives Bay Beach Resort

Hayle tr27 5bh 


01736 755556 

shoresurfschool@gmail.com 

www.shoresurf.com 


Healthy Bodies, Happy Minds, Stronger Futures