Teen Surf & English Camp in England | Nomad Surf Camp - , CORNWALL. England
INTRODUCTION
Nomad Surf Camp Cornwall, England
Teen surf camp in England
The Nomad Surf Camp Cornwall is a Surf and English summer camp in the UK for teenagers aged 13 to 17, set in one of the country’s most iconic coastal regions. Built on the experience of the Nomad Surf Camps team, organising international surf camps since 1995, this programme combines surfing, English immersion, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences in a safe and fully supervised environment.
We offer two programmes: Surf Only, with two surf sessions per day, or Surf & English, combining English lessons with daily surfing.
Campers are based on a modern university campus in Cornwall, England, staying in high-quality single rooms with private en-suite bathrooms — a major advantage compared to traditional host family or shared dorm accommodation. The campus is just minutes from the beach and close to the vibrant harbour town of Falmouth, making it the perfect setting for an active and social summer experience.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation on a University Campus
It is a wonderful modern, spacious and green campus close to the seaside town of Falmouth. This all-in-one residential setting means everything is located in one safe, secure place. It’s an ideal setup for parents and students who value structure and comfort.
Residential Accommodation – Single Rooms with Private Bathrooms
Modern single rooms with private en-suite bathrooms — a rare feature for teen surf camps.
Unlike most youth surf camps, the majority of our campers are accommodated in single rooms with their own private en-suite bathroom, giving them personal space, privacy, and a more comfortable home-from-home experience.
This accommodation is especially popular with our summer camps / Junior Summer School teens, combining independence with full support.
Independent, university-style experience within the safe campus environment.
What’s included:
✔ Single rooms (or twin rooms when required), all with private en-suite bathrooms
✔ Full board with varied, nutritious meal options
✔ Comfortable common areas for socialising and relaxing
✔ Starbucks, super market, sports bar and shop on campus
✔ 24/7 on-site supervision and support
Campus Restaurant & Meals
All meals are served in the university campus restaurant, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily. Food is freshly prepared on site by the university catering team, offering varied, balanced meals designed for active teenagers.
Campers enjoy a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked options, plus hot meals and fresh salads at lunch and dinner, with multiple choices available. Eating on campus is convenient, social, and fully supervised.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated when notified in advance.
Our Team Leaders
Our Nomad Team Leaders are fun, responsible, and experienced in working with teenagers, with backgrounds at our other Nomad Surf Camps across Europe. All team members are DBS checked.
Barney is friendly, polite, and always on hand to support the students and make sure everyone is safe, included, and having a great time.
Peyton — a surfer, skater, and certified yoga teacher. Polite, positive, and always approachable, Peyton is always ready to surf, shoot content, play basketball, or jump into any activity with the group.
Care & Safeguarding
At Nomad Surf Camps, we understand that sending your children away from home is a big decision. The safety, care, and wellbeing of every participant is our top priority. From enrolment to return home, we provide a secure, supportive environment designed specifically for under-18s. All staff complete our internal Nomad Safety & Safeguarding Training.
We take clear and practical steps to ensure every participant feels safe and well cared for:
– All under-18s must provide emergency contact details and signed parental consent forms.
– Participants are grouped by age and ability, with close supervision throughout the stay.
– All staff, instructors, and activity leaders working with under-18s are DBS checked (or equivalent) and fully vetted.
– All surf sessions, excursions, and activities are risk-assessed, with additional safeguards in place for under-18s.
This structured approach ensures every young participant feels safe, supported, and included from day one.
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THE ACTIVITIES
Life at Camp – Active, Social & Outdoor
Every day at our England Teen Surf Camp is carefully structured to balance learning, sport, outdoor adventure and social time. Depending on the programme chosen, students combine English lessons, surf sessions, and evening activities — supervised and designed for teenagers.
Surf Only Programme
The Surf Only Programme is all about spending the day at the beach. Campers head to the beach in the morning and stay there throughout the day, with a picnic lunch by the sea and plenty to do between surf sessions.
The surf centre is located right on the beach and has showers, bathrooms, a restaurant, ice cream shop, a games room, shaded chill-out areas and everything the kids need for a comfortable day by the ocean.
When they’re not surfing, campers can relax with friends. We also play beach volleyball, beach soccer and other beach games and activities.
It’s a full day outdoors — surfing, beach life, games and time with the international group.
Surf Lessons in Cornwall – The Best Surfing Region in the UK
- Suitable for complete beginners, intermediate surfers, and improving riders
- 1 or 2 sessions per day (package dependent)
- All equipment included (surfboards & wetsuits)
- Delivered by experienced, fully qualified surf coaches
- Sessions at Cornwall’s best beaches with consistent Atlantic waves
- Accompanied by a Senior Nomad Surf Camps Team Leader
- Video analysis & personalised feedback
- Faster progression and technical improvement
*The number of surf sessions varies depending on the programme selected.
English Language Lessons (British Council Accredited)
Optional English lessons
- 15 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9:00–12:00)
- Delivered at Falmouth University
- Only British Council–accredited language school in the region
- Small international classes, grouped by age & level
- Lessons linked to local culture, history & excursions
- Qualified, enthusiastic teachers
Strong focus on:
– Speaking confidence
– Natural, real-life English
– All four skills: speaking, listening, reading & writing
* English lessons are included in the Surf & English and English & Multi-Activity programmes.
Activities & Excursions
Teenagers enjoy a rich programme of cultural and adventure excursions. They vary depending on the programme selected and may include:
Activities
- Volleyball
- Soccer / football
- Shopping
- Inflatables water fun at Adventure Park. Student favourite
- Coastering: (climbing, jumping, swimming & exploring the coastline)
- Board games and social nights
Nomad Elite Surf Training Week
19 – 26 July | Cornwall, UK
Only advanced surfers
This special programme is designed for young surfers who already compete or want to train at a higher level.
This exclusive week will be coached by Joel Gray, one of the UK’s top high-performance surf coaches, known for working with elite competitive surfers including Lukas Skinner, one of the most exciting young surfers on the international surf scene.
The focus of the week is high-performance surfing, with coaching designed to help surfers improve technique, positioning, wave selection, and competition strategy.
Includes
✔ 5 days of advanced surf coaching with Joel Gray
✔ Small group training
✔ 3 hours of surf training per day
✔ Video analysis and performance feedback
✔ Transport to the best surf spots in Cornwall depending on conditions
✔ Accommodation in single room with private bathroom
✔ Full board (all meals included)
✔ 15 hours of English lessons per week (Monday–Friday mornings)
✔ Excursions and afternoon activities
✔ 24/7 supervision by Nomad staff
✔ Airport transfers from London Heathrow
✔ Goody bag and certificate of participation
Important
Participants will also stay fully integrated in the Nomad Surf Camp programme, enjoying the social activities, excursions, and international atmosphere of the camp.
This programme prioritises surf training. Depending on tides and surf conditions, participants may occasionally miss part of the English lessons. When surf sessions finish, students rejoin the rest of the camp programme.
A Typical Week at Camp
Mornings (Mon–Fri): English lessons or surf sessions (programme-dependent)
Afternoons: Surf lessons
After Dinner: Soccer or Volleyball
Weekends: Full-day excursions
Sundays: Coast walks, beach cleans & relaxed surf sessions
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
LOCATION
Where is our surf summer camp in England?
Our Nomad Summer Camps in the UK are hosted on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall, offering modern classrooms, excellent facilities, and a safe, welcoming student environment. Located close to Falmouth, one of Cornwall’s most vibrant seaside towns, teenagers enjoy a creative atmosphere, independent shops, great local food —making it an ideal location for a UK summer camp.
Getting Here
All packages include return airport transfers from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
To ensure safe supervision and smooth logistics, we operate group transfers with our team present at the airport.
Arrival Day (Inbound to the UK)
Arrival window: 11:00 – 15:00
Teens are met by our staff in the Arrivals Hall
Campers will wait together in a nearby café area (food, drinks, games, cards, and supervision provided)
Once the group has arrived, we depart together for campus
Transfer time: approx. 4 hours by executive coach
Departure Day (Outbound from the UK)
Departure window: 15:00 – 19:00
Group transfer from campus to Heathrow Airport
Full supervision until check-in
This system allows us to keep all students safe, supervised, and travelling together at all times.
Alternative Airports (Optional – Extra Cost)
Families may choose other airports if preferred.
Transfers from these airports are available at an additional cost.
Newquay Airport
Newquay Airport (25 minutes from campus)
Ryanair from Alicante (16+)
Ryanair from Málaga (16+)
Ryanair from Faro (16+)
Edelweiss from Zurich (12+)
Eurowings from Düsseldorf (12+)
Exeter Airport
Exeter Airport (approx. 2 hours)
KLM from Amsterdam (12+)
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport (approx. 3.5 hours)
Multiple budget airline options (16+)
PRICES & PACKAGES
Designed for families seeking a high-quality, surf-focused international experience, with premium accommodation, safe supervised environment and a proven surf methodology.
Dates
| UK teen surf camp 1 | 4 – 11 July | 7 Nights |
| UK teen surf camp 2 | 11 – 18 July | 7 Nights |
| UK teen surf camp 3 | 18 – 25 July | 7 Nights |
| UK teen surf camp 4 | 25 July – 1 August | 7 Nights |
| UK teen surf camp 5 | 1 – 8 August | 7 Nights |
Prices
| ENGLISH & SURF | 1450 GBP |
| ONLY SURF | 1550 GBP |
Prices person per week
Most kids stay 2 weeks
Discount on 2nd and 3rd week
What’s included in all packages
✔ Single room accommodation
✔ Rooms with private bathroom
✔ Full board (all meals included)
✔ Surf video filming & video analysis sessions
✔ 24/7 supervision
✔ London Heathrow Airport transfers
✔ Excursions, games, and activities
✔ Goody Bag
✔ Your chosen programme
Programme options
Participants will follow one of the following programmes:
Surf Only
Surf-focused program (10 surf sessions per week)
No English classes
✔ Surf lessons mornings and afternoons ( Mon – Fri )
✔ 2 hours per surf lesson
✔ All day at the beach 🙂
✔ All surf equipment included
✔ Videos and or Photos of you surfing
✔ Video correction
✔ Picnic lunch from Monday to Friday
✔ Saturday excursions
✔ Coast walks and beach cleans on Sundays
English & Surf Camp
✔ 15 hours English classes mornings (9am – 12pm, Monday to Friday)
✔ 5 afternoons surf lessons
✔ One day excursion
✔ Coast walks and beach cleans on Sundays
✔ End-of-course certificate
A Note for Parents
Our UK programme offers a similar level of comfort and inclusions to our premium camps in Southern Europe, while adding the benefit of full English immersion and single-room accommodation with private bathroom.
