October surf camp
Weeklong Surf Camp in Connemara — Daily Coaching, Ocean Safety & Local Transfers from Letterfrack, Clifden and Ballyconneely
Give your child the ultimate week on the Wild Atlantic Way. Our progressive, weeklong surf camp blends daily coaching, ocean safety, and tons of water time so kids build real confidence in the surf—fast. We keep groups small, use safe and stable foam boards, and match beach and tide to the day’s conditions so every session counts.
What’s included
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Daily progressive lessons focused on technique, ocean awareness, and fun
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All equipment (wetsuit, boots, boards) sized properly for each surfer
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Beach safety & surf etiquette (rips, flags, tides, choosing the right spot)
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Local shuttle — we collect and drop off in Letterfrack, Clifden and Ballyconneely each day
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End-of-week progress recap so parents know what their surfer can do next
Who it’s for
Ages 8–17 (beginner to confident improver). New to surfing? We’ll get them standing and riding. Already catching waves? We’ll level up paddling, pop-ups, trim, and turning.
Why parents love it
Consistent coaching across the week, safety-first instructors, and the convenience of daily pickup/drop-off in Letterfrack, Clifden and Ballyconneely so you’re not chasing tides or parking.
Where we surf
The only surf beach in Co Galway – Doonloughan, Ballyconneely
Searching Availability…
Here’s the schedule for the week (please note times are subject to change):
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Friday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:
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Letterfrack: Bus stop outside the college (drop-off 45 mins before / pick-up 45 mins after)
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Clifden: Bus parking depot (drop-off 30 mins before / pick-up 30 mins after)
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Ballyconneely: Opposite Keogh’s (drop-off 15 mins before / pick-up 15 mins after)
Why Choose Us?
At Real Adventures, we believe surf camp is about more than just riding waves — it’s about creating unforgettable experiences for your child in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
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Experienced Instructors – Our fully qualified, passionate team know how to make the ocean exciting while keeping safety the top priority.
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Small Group Sizes – We keep groups small so every child gets personal attention, builds confidence, and learns at their own pace.
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Safe & Supportive – With years of experience in outdoor adventure, we put child safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
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Skills for Life – Beyond surfing, kids develop resilience, teamwork, independence, and a love of the outdoors.
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Fun & Friendship – Our camps are packed with laughter, energy, and plenty of new friends to share the adventure with.
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Stunning Locations – Based in the heart of Connemara, we’re lucky to have some of Ireland’s most beautiful surf beaches right on our doorstep.
Real Adventures surf camp is the perfect mix of learning, adventure, and fun in the fresh sea air — giving your child a week they’ll never forget. 🌊
Our top class surf coaches will teach you everything you need to know to get you up, surfing and looking like a pro within a matter of a few hours.
All equipment is provided. All you need is a towel and swimming togs.
Session times change every day as they are dependent on the tide. The activity is 2.5hrs long. Where possible we will be running three sessions a day.
The surf camps costs €210 per adult and €170 per child.
We will meet you at the car park across from Keoghs bar and restaurant in Ballyconneely. You need to be there 15 minutes before in your own vehicle. From here you will follow us to the surfing beach. If you know where the beach is we can also meet you there.
We take children from age 8 and up. Children between the ages of 8-12 need to be accompanied by a guardian on the activities.
If we think the conditions are too challenging for the younger members of the group we will contact you in advance and offer you the option to reschedule or a full refund.
We are following all the necessary guidelines as laid out by the government to prevent any further spread of Covid-19
If you cancel 5 days before your activity we can offer you a full refund or reschedule your booking. If you cancel 2 – 5 days in advance we can offer you 50% refund or book you onto another activity as availability allows. If you cancel less than 48 hours in advance we cannot guarantee that we can reschedule the activity for you and we will not refund your money. A no show, late arrival or request to reschedule within 48 hours is the same as cancelling less than 48 hours in advance and the same rules apply.
If you turn up to the activity and have a child under the age of 8 years old in your group, the instructor may turn you away and you will not be given a refund.
If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, we will offer you an alternative or full refund minus the booking fee.
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