Ages 6-14 • Thursday evening kids surf session with 3:1 instructor ratio
An after-school surf session designed for ages 6–14, Kids Night at Footbridge Beach mixes ocean-safety training with hands-on coaching in a small-group setting. Meet at Liquid Dreams on Main Street for outfitting, then head to the sand for ninety minutes of coached waves.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and basic swimming comfort; kids should be able to swim and follow instructor directions.
Wildlife
History
Ogunquit’s name comes from an Abenaki phrase often translated as “beautiful place by the sea,” reflecting the town’s long coastal heritage.
Conservation
Respect dune vegetation and stick to marked access paths; local groups work to protect nesting shorebirds and fragile tidal pools.
Liquid Dreams Surf Shop
Ages 6-14 • Thursday evening kids surf session with 3:1 instructor ratio
Liquid Dreams Surf Shop is a York, Maine surf school and retail shop offering lessons, camps, and events on York Beach and Ogunquit. The business provides public lessons, private lessons, weekly surf camps, and specialty sessions such as Ladies Night, Kids Night, and the five-day Ride The 5 program for young athletes. Instructors teach paddling, standing, wave riding, ocean safety, and board handling for beginners through intermediate surfers.
Lessons are offered at two primary locations—York and Ogunquit—seven days a week for public sessions and by reservation for private instruction. Camps run weekly during the summer and are structured to progress students from fundamentals to confident wave riding over multi-day sessions.
Liquid Dreams supplies wetsuits, boards, and safety equipment for many programs, including kids nights and multi-day camps, ensuring participants have appropriate gear. Small group sizes and one-on-one private lesson options provide focused instruction and faster skill development. The shop works with youth athletes through combined sports programs like Dip N Dunk that pair lacrosse skill sessions with surfing instruction on Long Sands Beach.
As a locally based surf operation in York, Maine, Liquid Dreams emphasizes safety, clear instruction, and a welcoming beach environment for families, solo learners, and groups. Booking information, schedules, and reservation policies are available through the shop’s listed contact channels. The business is presented on The Adventure Collective to help visitors discover local surf lessons, camps, and seasonal events in southern Maine. Instruction includes surf etiquette and tide awareness for safer, more confident time on the water.
Location
York, Maine
Serving York and Ogunquit beaches
Programs Offered
10
Lessons, camps, specialty sessions
Daily Lessons
7 days
Public lessons seven days a week
Gear Provided
Wetsuits & Boards
Many programs include equipment
Reserve public lessons, private coaching, or summer surf camp now — spots fill quickly.
Arrive early for outfitting
Be at Liquid Dreams at 5:00pm to get fitted with a wetsuit and board; paperwork is completed at the shop.
Bring a towel and warm layers
Even summer evenings are cool on the water—pack a towel, fleece, and a dry change of clothes for after the session.
Watch tides and footwear
Footbridge can have rocky approaches at low tide—closed-toe shoes or sandals with grip help during the walk to the sand.
Parents should review safety forms
All guardians must complete waivers at check-in and are welcome to watch from shore or stay at the shop.
Wetsuit (provided)
Keeps kids warm in Maine’s cool coastal water and extends session time comfortably.
Towel and dry clothes
Helps children warm up after the session and avoids chill from wet gear.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated between fittings and after activity is important, especially on warm evenings.
summer
Secure water shoes
Helpful for rocky approaches at low tide and for extra grip on slippery surfaces.
spring