Our Impact
Children grow as individuals and gain skills for life
Children on our Urban Oceaneers programme grow as individuals and gain essential life skills.
As well as developing their swim fitness, life saving skills, knowledge of marine conservation and surfing ability, our young surfers develop self-esteem and resilience. They learn tools to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and become part of a community of friends and mentors who are behind them all the way.
Experience the Ocean
We are passionate about passing on our love of the ocean to young people. We want children to know that the ocean will always be here for them.
Many of our Urban Oceaneers have never seen the sea or travelled beyond their city. Our safe and supportive surf lessons enable children to experience the exhilarating and restorative power of the ocean; to spend time in nature and feel part of it.
Programme Outcomes
Surfing is not only an exciting ocean sport, it teaches invaluable skills that help children cope with the challenges they face in their lives.
Resilience
Patience
Determination
Self confidence
Humility
Teamwork
Mindfulness
Respect for nature
An Adventurous Ocean Tribe
Surfing with us is a social, team activity and our programmes are designed to create positive community. It is so rewarding to see how our Urban Oceaneers celebrate each other’s successes but also encourage each other to pick themselves up and try again.
Our team is made up of teachers and youth workers. Collectively, we have many years experience working with young people. We believe this opportunity to learn and grow outside of the classroom is invaluable.