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Spend Easter at Magheramore Beach where kids 6–16 learn to surf, paddleboard, and read the ocean. Two-hour daily sessions pair games with practical safety skills to build confidence and coastal knowledge.
Spend Easter at Magheramore Beach where kids 6–16 learn to surf, paddleboard, and read the ocean. Two-hour daily sessions pair games with practical safety skills to build confidence and coastal knowledge.
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Operated by Brittas Bay Surf School · Magheramore, County Wicklow
On the windswept edge of the Irish Sea, Magheramore becomes a classroom for small adventurers each Easter when Easter 3 Day Camp - Water Activities (Surf & SUP) and Ocean Awareness runs along the sand and rock-strewn shore. Located at Magheramore in County Wicklow, Ireland, this two-hour daily program for ages 6–16 mixes paddleboarding, beginner surf sessions, and ocean-safety games that teach tides, rip currents, and lifesaving skills in a hands-on, playful way. The beach here is a classic Irish coast scene: a sandy crescent backed by low dunes and grassy slopes that give way to a rocky headland. Learners move between gentle beach breaks suitable for first waves and the scattered rock pools at low tide where anemones, periwinkles, and small crabs reveal coastal ecology. The site’s mix of sandbank breaks and occasional shore swell creates steady, manageable conditions ideal for kids mastering balance on a SUP or popping up on foam boards. Sea birds—oystercatchers and fulmars—scrawl the horizon, and seals can sometimes be seen offshore, adding wildlife moments to the lesson. The program stands out because it pairs play with practical skills: quick drills on spotting rip currents, simple tide awareness, and basic lifesaving techniques are woven into relay games, station rotations, and short on-water progressions so children build confidence incrementally. In practice this means instructors alternate coached paddling sessions with supervised splash-and-learn modules so children build confidence incrementally. Families appreciate the clear introduction to coastal hazards, the structured skill progression, and the attention to group safety. This camp is also a local asset. It introduces young residents and visitors to Magheramore’s coastline in a way that promotes respect for the shore and curiosity about marine life. County Wicklow’s nickname, the Garden of Ireland, points to the region’s blend of seascape and nearby uplands—the Wicklow Mountains sit close enough for a day trip after morning sessions on the beach. Practical details: sessions run roughly two hours, gear needs include wetsuit and thermal layers in early spring, and low-tide windows are often used for ecology stops. No prior surf experience is required, though basic comfort in the water helps. For families seeking an active, educational Easter break, this camp delivers confident first waves, safer swimmers, and a memorable coastal initiation on one of Ireland’s accessible, characterful shores. Sessions use soft-top boards, child-sized SUPs, and buoyancy aids so progression emphasizes technique over risk; coaches run short shore briefings before each water entry and adapt drills to wind and tide. Parents often stay on the dunes to watch; instructors provide brief end-of-day feedback and simple at-home drills to extend learning. Booking typically fills quickly for Easter weeks, so early registration guarantees a spot and helps organizers plan appropriate coach-to-child ratios safely.
moderate.
2 hours.
Participants should be comfortable in shallow water and able to swim short distances; sessions involve paddling and guided surf attempts.
The camp is designed for ages 6–16 and runs skill-scaled sessions appropriate to different age groups.
Sessions run approximately two hours and focus on a mix of land briefings, coached water time, and ocean-awareness games.
No prior surf experience is required; instructors progress learners from basic balance and paddling to catching small, manageable waves.
Activities take place at Magheramore (Magheramore Beach); exact meeting and check-in details are provided after booking.
Coaches use soft-top boards, child-sized SUPs, buoyancy aids, shore briefings, and adapt activities to wind and tide to minimize risk.
Book through the provided referral link; organizers typically communicate any weather-related changes and may reschedule or alter sessions for safety.
County Wicklow, often called the Garden of Ireland, pairs accessible coastline with nearby Wicklow Mountains; the national park was established in 1991.
Follow leave-no-trace practices, avoid trampling dune vegetation, and use reef-friendly sunscreen to reduce local impacts on marine life.
Brittas Bay Surf School is a surf and paddle school based at Magheramore in County Wicklow. The school offers a range of guided experiences including group and private surf lessons, multi-day kids surf camps, tidal stand-up paddleboarding tours and coastal paddleboard tours. Lessons and camps are led by experienced instructors; the Group Surf Lesson listing specifies ISA certified instructors. Many programs include full equipment provision such as wetsuits, life jackets and boards, and sessions emphasize water safety, ocean awareness and basic beach lifeguard skills. Camps are offered in multiple formats and lengths to suit families and young learners, including one-day, two-day, three-day, four-day and five-day options, plus a Prospect Park Ballymoney three-day camp focused on ocean awareness and watercraft skills. Camp programs combine surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and beach games to build confidence and practical water skills for children. On-water experiences for adults and confident paddlers include the Wicklow Harbour Tidal SUP — a tidal paddle along the Vartry River with opportunities to spot local seal life — and a two-hour Coastal Tour along the Wicklow coastline. Private surf lessons provide tailored instruction and detailed feedback for individuals, families or small groups. All bookings take place at the Magheramore base in County Wicklow. The business presents itself as a local provider of surf instruction and paddle experiences with an emphasis on safety, equipment provision and progressive learning. Sessions include two-hour group lessons, two-hour coastal tours and longer multi-day camp formats, accommodating beginner through intermediate ability levels and families on local beaches.
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