Surf Camps

Kids surf camps

Welcome to Aloha's Kids and Teens Surf Camps – the ultimate wave-filled adventure in Co. Clare, Ireland! We run Monday to Friday in July and August during the Summer holidays. Two exciting hours daily packed with laughter and surf adventures.
Kids camp and Teens Surf Camps
2 hours daily
duration
2 hours daily

We run Monday to Friday during the Summer holidays, offering two exciting hours daily packed with laughter and surf adventures.

8 to 16yo
age
8 to 16yo

Our Kids Surf Camps are suitable for those aged 8-16 years. From beginner to improvers level, we deliver coaching to each individuals ability

Fanore beach
location
Fanore beach

Nestled on the stunning northwest coast of Ireland, Aloha Surf School brings the thrill of surfing to life at the iconic Fanore Beach, renowned for its golden sands and epic waves.

from €135
price
from €135

We offer our Surf Camps at a discounted price for the 5 days. There is also then option of joining a one off lesson also

Surf's Up, Smiles On

Surf's Up, Smiles On

We understand that a young person’s first encounters with the ocean shape lifelong attitudes. That's why our Kids and Teens Surf Camps focus on providing a fun and safe introduction to the sport of surfing. In our Surf Camps we progress the learning over the week to allow our young surfers gain confidence in the ocean and learn all the necessary skills to stay safe and have fun in the waves. Experiencing the thrill of surfing and learning valuable skills in a fun and safe environment.

Dive into Adventure at Aloha's Kids and Teens Surf Camps!

kids learning surf at kids surf camp

Memories made

5.0
José Angel Refoyo Vizán , September 2024
Great first surfing experience! Jude and Pete were so friendly and welcoming. Jude was great at explaining everything clearly. Even though the weather was a bit wild we had so much fun! Definitely recommend if looking for surfing lessons. We had great craic! WE LOVE YOU JUDE 😄
Michael Furey , September 2024
My daughter and I had recent first time lesson here with Jude and Aloha surf school and had a brilliant time. Will go again for sure!
Ben Morrison , August 2024
Great location, good surf, really friendly and attentive instructors with cake and coffee to round things off. Had a brilliant afternoon surfing with Aloha. Son wasn’t sure before we arrived, but as we drove down and he saw the awesome surf he immediately changed his mind. Peter and Ali quickly had us kitted out in wetsuits and bootees, and we headed down to the beach. It’s a wonderful location - gentle sloping beach meaning we could start off in knee-waist deep water (this was our first time ever) - felt very safe - before venturing slightly further out. We had really good instruction from Jude (a former student at Aloha, who just loved it so much he kept coming back until they made him part of the team!) - we both got up on the boards fairly quickly and had an absolute blast. Our hard afternoon’s play was adequate justification for us to tuck into delicious smoothies / iced coffee / doughnut etc from their coffee van ‘Skylarks’ - really hit the spot. Son seems convinced he was the superior surfer - looking forward to a return trip, when we can test this again 😀
Maaike Nicolai-Geerling , August 2024
Our highlight of a full week staying in Galway with two teenagers was a surf lesson at aloha surf school. It was a beautiful ride through the Burren, a good surf spot en very friendly people! Instead of only the teenagers we joined the class as well! Family Fun! Thanks for this advise! We loved it!
Cathal Black , August 2024
Peter is an absolute gent
alan robinson , August 2024
Aloha Surf School at Fanore beach was an absolute hit with our family during our stay in County Clare! Beautiful spot, lovely waves and the instruction and care provided the surf team was excellent. Very safe and superb fun. Will recommend highly to anyone heading to Wild Atlantic way. Thanks a million!
Samantha McMahon , July 2024
My son (nearly 8) and I had a great time with "Aloha Surf School"! They were all very kind and motivating in and outside of the water! They took their time to explain everything and gave individual tipps in the water that helped immensely! Would definitely recommend it for both children and grown-ups, we were both beginners and loved all of it🥰🙏
Family O Kelly , July 2024
Amazing surf holiday enjoyed with Aloha. Ali, Pete and Jude were brilliant. Our boys said they had the ‘best time ever’ and we all can’t wait to go back. We highly recommend taking lessons here. Thank you so much guys, we’ll see you again soon.
katerina kubecka , July 2024
This was an absolutely wonderful camp! My daughter did one week as a complete beginner, never having even touched a surfboard before, she then asked me to book a second week for her because it was so good! She can now stand and turn and do a few tricks on the board, 10/10 would absolutely recommend! A great way to learn to surf and a fun way to spend your summer! The instructors were great and the whole thing was just awesome ❤️👍
Johnny Corcoran , July 2024
Fantastic time with Aloha Surf school. Very accommodating and great for large groups. We were a stag of 10 all with mixed surfing experience and the lesson catered for all. Great beach, great instructors and most importantly lots of fun. We had a great day out and would definitely come back again!
Valéry Gauthier , July 2024
The Aloha Surf School’s instructor was really helpful and wanted us to learn catching the waves by ourselves! It was easy to follow the instructions and the Fanore Beach is perfect for beginners! I highly recommand the Aloha Surf School if you want to learn surfing in Ireland!
Jack Dummer , July 2024
This was an incredible experience! We took the bus from galway and spent 2 hours learning the basics of surfing. The instructors were great and even dropped us off at the local pub afterwards. Highly reccomend.
summer kids surf camp
expertise and an abundance of patience
Professional surf coaches
Professional surf coaches

Our Instructors are highly qualified, experienced Beach Lifeguards and Surf Coaches. Fully certified in Child Protection and Garda vetted. Super fun and super patient!

Safety first
Safety first

Lessons take place in maximum waist depth water with instructors alongside at all times. This is our 20th year of running Surf Camps so safe to say we know what we're doing!

Beyond the waves
Beyond the waves

Each day, alongside surfing, we explore important topics like surf safety, rip currents, and tides. All the necessary skills for a lifetime of fun in the waves.

Book your camp now
Book your camp now

Aloha run our kids surf camps (non-residential) during the Easter and Summer school holidays. As always, 2 fun packed hours each day open to all kids from ages 8-16 years.

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Where the adventure starts
Where the adventure starts
Just 1 hour from Galway City, Aloha Surf School offers unforgettable lessons in the stunning Burren landscape, at Fanore beach. While the kids catch waves at our surf camp, parents can explore scenic hikes, charming shops, and ancient wonders in Fanore.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all the equipment included?

Yes all equipment is included, You just need your swim gear, towel and some warm clothes for afterwards. We provide surfboards, warm wetsuits and boots. In the colder months we also provide gloves and hoods

Do you need to be a good swimmer?

Our lessons are held in maximum waist depth water with an instructor in the water at all times. However you do need to have some basic swimming ability and be able to thread water

What are the lesson times?

Our lesson times revolve around the tide times. These change daily and so our lesson times can be at different times according to the tide times for that day.  Contact us for additional times that may not be in our booking calendar yet

How far in advance do I have to book?

We limit the numbers in our sessions so the earlier you book the better in order to guarantee availability

What if conditions are unsuitable??

We always run in the rain as you’re getting wet anyway! If it looked like sea conditions were going to be unsuitable, we might adapt our activity for that day. Otherwise we would try reschedule or refund. Please check our Terms and Conditions for more details

How many people are in a Kids and Teens Surf Camp lesson?

The most people you would have with one instructor would be 8 people

Can I do less than 5 days?

As we progress the learning over the week, we recommend doing the 5 days. It is only possible to book in for the 5 days as your child will also be taking up one of the limited places on that camp

Are there toilets and showers available?

Yes there are toilets at the beach and also outdoor showers available

Have another question? Feel free to contact us on Whatsapp.

Want even more?
Want even more?
While our 5 day camps are an awesome introduction to surfing, we have plenty of other options for all ages to get everyone out catching waves and having fun

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