“Thank you for those weeks which were so wonderful! I miss all of you, and I hope one day I will see you again. Thanks a lot, Lea” (Lea, English and Surfing, France).
Special Offer
Easter, Junior English and Surfing programme, 15 hours English, 14 hours Surfing, Full board, evening activities and an excursion @ €695 for one week and €1295 for two weeks. Valid for bookings made before January 12th.
Donegal Language and Surf Centre welcomes you to our English Language and Surf Camp based in Bundoran the surf capital of Ireland. The camps are suitable for individual students, students travelling with friends or small groups.
Ages: 12-17
(For under 12’s we have certain weeks available. Please contact us for more information)
The English and Surfing package includes:
- accommodation,
- 24-hour supervision
- three meals a day and snacks
- 15 hours of English per week,
- 5 afternoons of surfing
- surf material
- laundry facilities
- evening activities including bowling, cinema, silly olympics, team building, talent shows, Dvd’s
-cultural excursion every Saturday taking in beautiful Irish scenery as well as some shopping
- Certificate and Post Teachers Report on Completion of Course
Level Surfing
From total beginners to Intermediate Surfers
About us Surf Centre
We offer quality coaching with experienced, qualified, local surfers. All lessons are fully insured. Our aim is to ensure your surfing skills progress in a fun and safe environment. We believe we can help you achieve your surfing goals by keeping groups small and providing personal attention to each student. We have a range of different boards for you to try, so you can progress your skills.
- ISA approved
- boards to suit all levels
- all Equipment provided
- 8 surf spots within in short driving distance
- male and female surf shop with 10% discount exclusive to Donegal Language School students
Surfing Activities
Surfing activities include:
- detailed lessons both in and out of the water
- opportunity to surf different surf breaks depending on level and waves on the day
- weekly video analysis
Location
Bundoran is situated on the south shore of Donegal Bay. The town is widely regarded as the surf capital of Ireland. It has become famous all over the world for the quality of its waves, and has hosted a number of international surfing competitions with the most recent being the 2011 European Championships. The town offers many quality reef breaks for more experienced surfers, as well as a number of good beach breaks that are ideally suited to novice and intermediate surfers. Read more information on local surf breaks. The area around Bundoran has many natural and built features to keep you occupied during flat spells.
Open
Halloween, Easter, 31st May – 12th September (groups with a minimum of 6 can be accepted all year round)
Arrivals/Departures
Sunday
Donegal Language Residential
The students stay in our residential accommodation which is situated less than one minutes walk from the Atlantic coast. Each house has 4 spacious rooms and 3 – 4 bathrooms which accommodates 8 – 10 students and 1 coordinator. All meals are provided at the communal area in the houses. WIFI is also available for students
We also work with a select number of host families that provide a home from home experience
Holiday homes and B&B’s can be organised for parents who wish to enjoy the north west of Ireland while their children are being entertained in the camps. Please contact us for more details.
The Language School
Established over 20 years ago in 1989, Donegal Language School has a wealth of experience working with various clients from a diverse range of cultures and nationalities. This experience ensures that we provide a world-class service, helping us to provide:
• A safe and secure environment for all students.
• Fully qualified and highly motivated staff.
• Additional support and assistance to students at all times.
• A relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere for students to learn and have fun.
English Classes
The English classes run for 3 hours every morning/afternoon depending on the level of the students. Reading, writing, oral and listening are covered each day in the classes by fully qualified teachers. The classes are taught in a fun and interactive manner with particular attention given to topics of interest to the students and everyday speaking situations.
The English classes can be substituted by further surfing lessons. This programme is suitable for students who want to progress in their surfing or already have a proficient level in English.
Evening Activities
Our evening activities include water sports, onsite discos, bbq’s treasure hunts, bowling, cinema, art and music workshops, DVD’s etc.
Cultural Excursion
We also provide a cultural excursion for the students every Saturday. Some of the destinations include::
– Slieve League and Donegal Town
-The Great wall of Derry and Derry City
– Queen Meabh’s Grave & Sligo
– Glenveagh National Park and Letterkenny
English and Surfing Package
The English and Surfing package is all inclusive and includes accommodation, full board, 15 hours of English per week, 14 hours of surfing and surf tuition per week, a cultural excursion each week, evening activities and local transfers.
Surf Camp
The Surf camp only package is all inclusive and includes accommodation, full board 28 hours of surfing and surf tuition per week, a cultural excursion each week, evening activities and local transfers.
English and Surf Camp Price
1 week: € 770 + transfers,
2 weeks: €1450 + transfers
3 weeks €2090 + transfers.
4 weeks €2730 + transfers
Surf Camp Price
1 week: € 700 + transfers,
2 weeks: €1400 + transfers
Transfers
Transfers from Ballyshannon bus station are free. Transfers from Dublin cost €55 each way and collections and drop offs are between 10 – 6.00 pm on a Sunday
A day at the camp
8.00-8.30 am Breakfast
9.15 – 12.30 pm English lessons
12.45 pm Lunch
1.45-4.45 pm Surf (includes time to destination)
5.00 pm Snack
6.30 pm Dinner
7.30 pm Evening activity
10.30 pm Bed time
For more details or to book please contact us.
Surf Spots
Bundoran offers a wide range of reef and beach options for all levels of surfers. For experienced surfers there are numerous reefs in the area that work on different stages of the tide. Here is a sample of just a few of our popular breaks
Tullan Strand
Tullan strand is one of the best beaches in Ireland for surfing, as it catches a lot of swell. Even if there are no waves at other breaks, Tullan can still be two foot and clean. The beach is two miles long with banks all along the beach, the most
popular of which is beside the cliffs. At low tide the peaks nearest the cliff jack up into wedges that can produce fast hollow waves. The peaks get mellower the further down the beach you go. At high tide the peaks at the far end of the beach are best.
The Peak
One of the most consistent and best quality reef breaks in Ireland, the Peak is best surfed at low tide. This A-frame wave produces a long walling left with barrell sections, and a shorter right that can be quite hollow. Experienced surfers only. Can get crowded. Offshore in SE winds. When the swell is big the left can close out however the right can handle nearly any swell.
Bundoran Main Beach
The main beach can produce good waves on a high tide. The shore break produces fast short rides in the shore break but can also produce longer rides when it breaks out back. It can handle the wind and is always worth a look at high tide.
To get a further insight into the Surf Camps please view our surf gallery. For a further insight into some of the activities why not view our Social and Cultural Photo Gallery. Click on the links to view pictures of the school and accommodation .
For more information please contact us.
