The surf course is the highlight of the Santander Surf 10-Day Summer Camp. Four days of lessons, a partner surf school, board and wetsuit provided. Here is a detailed look at how the course runs within the camp.
What the Course Is Like
The surf course lasts 4 days within the 10-day camp programme. Sessions take place on Cantabrian beaches, with a partner surf school and specialist activity leaders. Board and wetsuit are provided by the organisation: participants only need to bring their swimwear, a towel and sun cream.
Learning by Level
Beginners
For those who have never stood on a board. Theory is covered on the sand (stance, paddling, the take-off) and participants progress gradually towards their first waves.
Improvers
For those with some prior experience. Technique, wave-reading and more challenging progressions are refined and developed.
Equipment
Board and wetsuit provided by the organisation through the partner surf school. Equipment is matched to each participant’s weight, height and level.
Safety
Sessions are always supervised by specialist activity leaders. Basic water-safety protocols are covered before entering the water each day.
A Typical Surf Session
Arrival and equipment hand-out: boards and wetsuits are distributed on the beach according to each participant’s level group.
Warm-up and theory on the sand: mobility exercises, a recap of stance on the board and the day’s briefing.
Session in the water: small-group work with the school’s instructor. Participants progress from white water to formed waves according to their level.
Back to the beach: equipment is returned, everyone showers and heads back to the hostel for lunch.
Why It Fits a 10-Day Camp
The 10-day format allows surf learning to be consolidated across four technical sessions while keeping the rest of the camp’s multi-adventure programme intact (hikes, large-group games, excursions). Surfing is not a one-off addition — it is the centrepiece of several days of the camp.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Surf Course
Do I need to know how to surf to sign up?
No. The course is designed for beginners and is adjusted by level within the group.
Do I need to bring a board or wetsuit?
No. The board and wetsuit are provided by the organisation through the partner surf school.
How many days of surfing are there exactly?
Four days within the 10-day camp.
Is it safe?
Sessions always take place with a school instructor present and in accordance with the camp’s safety protocols. Basic water-safety rules are reviewed before entering the sea.
What happens if the sea is not suitable one day?
The organisation adapts the schedule based on sea conditions and the forecast. The camp’s multi-adventure programme is flexible enough to adjust the day without losing momentum.
Would you like to sign up for the surf camp?
Check dates, ages, prices and enrolment for the Santander Surf 10-Day Summer Camp.
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