Do you want your children to spend an unforgettable week on the Costa Brava practicing a wide variety of water sports? Bring them and you will see how they learn and have fun in our water sports centre.

Our water sports school is located on the beach of Sant Pol – S’Agaró, in the town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols, in a natural environment of great beauty in the heart of the Costa Brava, ideal for practicing water sports, we’re only 10 min away from Platja D’Aro.

  • Easy
  • Monday to Friday from 16:15 to 19:00
  • 14h
  • 5 day course (6 - 13 years): 165 €
  • Choose the week and book directly.

What will they learn at the children's summer campus?

In our summer school, students will be introduced in the following water activities:

  • Kayaking
  • stand up paddle boarding.
  • sailing
  • giant paddle boarding.
  • Snorkelling

They will learn the basics of these sports while they enjoy the sea, the sun and the beach and make new friends, they will learn to:

  • Paddle with the kayak discovering the beauty of the Costa Brava and the wonderful bay of Sant Pol – S’Agaró.
  • They will improve balance thanks to the use of SUP (Stand Up Paddle).
  • Work as a coordinated team, paddling coordinated in our giant paddle surf.
  • Appreciate nature, with our snorkelling session they will discover marine animals, fish, algae, sea urchins and the rich native underwater life.
  • They will start discovering the secrets of sailing.

Details and requisites of the children's nautical campus

  • Age: this activity is for children between the ages of 6 and 13.
  • Duration: the total duration of the course is 13.75 hours per week, divided into 5 sessions of 2 hours and 45 minutes per day.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday afternoons from 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Difficulty level: easy.
  • Maximum group size: 8 children per instructor.
  • Availability: check the course program with the BOOK button.
  • Languages: we speak Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
  • To sign up the little ones it’s not necessary that they have any previous experience or knowledge in nautical sports.
  • It’s essential that all students know how to swim, since all the activities will be carried out in the aquatic environment.

Discounts

In the following document you will find our discounts for families or by registering children on several courses in the same season.

Why should you sign up your children in our campus?

These are some reasons why we think you should sign up children in our summer camp:

  • We’ll educate the little ones to do outdoor activities so that they have contact with nature and they learn the basics on the different water sports we offer.
  • It will build confidence with the sea and the marine environment.
  • They will work the social part, making new friends in a relaxed and pleasant environment while doing team activities.
  • It will keep our children busy and entertained during their holidays, while practicing physical exercise.
  • We consider that it is an ideal activity for the little ones if you live in the nearby towns: Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Platja d´Aro, Palamós, Santa Cristina de Aro, Llagostera, Cassà de la Selva, Caldes de Malavella, Girona, etc. or simply spend your holidays on the Costa Brava.
  • While the little ones are having fun on campus, the older ones can perform other activities we offer, or just rest on the beach watching their children’s activity.

What’s included in the Campus?

Everything necessary for your enjoyment is included:

  • Certified instructors with experience with children.
  • All necessary nautical boats and accessories.
  • Snorkelling equipment.
  • Wetsuit if necessary.
  • Life jackets (mandatory).
  • Safety motor boat to accompany them depending on the activity.
  • Civil Liability and Accident Insurance.
  • A place in our facilities to leave personal belongings.

What do we advise you to bring?

We must pay special attention to protect the little ones from the sun, for this we recommend:

  • Swimwear and flip flops.
  • Cotton or lycra t-shirt.
  • Sun protection cream.
  • Cap with visor.
  • Drinks to hydrate.
  • Croakies if you need to use prescription or sunglasses.
  • Spare clothes and towel for once activity is finished.

We have our own changing room, and near our facilities there are showers on the beach and public toilets.

Other information to consider

The campus will start at the indicated time with the maximum punctuality possible. That’s why we recommend bringing the little ones 10 minutes in advance so that they have time to get prepared and we start on time.

The meeting point to start the classes and to collect the students at the end of each session will be in our office (crooked and coloured little houses). In the following link you will find all the information on how to get there and the parking spaces available.

The parents or the legal tutor must sign an authorization so that children can do the activity. It’s mandatory to report any aspect related to health or other issues that affect minors and that are relevant to the development of activities, such as allergies, asthma, possible special educational needs (SEN), etc.

The development of activities is subject to weather conditions and sea conditions. If these are not adequate, alternative games and activities will be held on land so that the children will continue their learning with our instructors during the established hours.

For more details, see Contracting Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy

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