Junior English & Surfing/Multi Adventure
| Age 12-17 | Arrival Day Sunday | Accommodation Residential & Homestay | Course Dates: Summer: 11 June – 27 August 2023 |
Welcome to Donegal English Language Schools English & Multi Activity/Surfing programme which offers 15 hours of English, 5 activity/surf sessions, evening activities and a cultural programme each week to students from all over the world
Surfing Programme
We offer quality coaching with experienced, qualified, local surfers. 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. Regular feedback is always given to students to ensure progression. We have a range of different boards for you to try, so you can progress.
Considerations
- all sizes of boards from 6 foot up to 9 foot
- 5/3mm wetsuits and 3mm boots provided
- Hardboards are not provided
- 4 surf spots within a short driving distance
- male and female surf shop with 10% discount exclusive to Donegal English Language School students. (does not include Surf Co, own brand t-shirts and hoodies).
Surf lessons are broken into two categories
Beginners: This is an introduction course to surfing. We work on the correct techniques to position on the board, paddle, getting through the waves and stand up. At this level our goal is to get you surfing the white water on your own, with a basic knowledge of currents, etiquette and technique. Ratio of students to instructor 1:8 max. We use a range of beginner soft boards from 7 foot to 9 foot.
Intermediate: Students focus on surfing techniques such as effective paddling, wave knowledge and selection, take off and bottom turning, trimming and duck diving. The courses also focus on surfing etiquette. Ratio of students to instructor 1:8 max. We use a range of Torq intermediate soft top boards from 5’11 to 7’6.
Advanced:. An advanced student is welcome to join the English and Surf programme, however tuition received is up to intermediate level only.
Multi Activity Programme
Activities include surfing, supping, kayaking, team building, Irish sports, sea swimming , outdoor sports including tennis, beach games, tag rugby, basketball, hill walking, golf, forest games, indoor team building games, yoga etc.



Junior Accommodation



We provides premium accommodation through our Junior residential sites and a selection of Host Families. Further details here
Junior Social & Cultural Activities



Evening Activities
Our evening activities include water sports, onsite discos, bowling, treasure hunts, cinema, art and music workshops, talent shows, silly olympics, outdoor sports, team building etc.
Cultural Excursion
We also provide a cultural excursion along with an opportunity for the students to shop every Saturday. Some of the destinations include:
- Omagh Folk Park and Omagh Town
- Go Kart Racing and Derry City
- Slieve League and Donegal Town
- Parkes Castle and Sligo Town
- Lough Key National Park and Carrick on Shannon
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