Surfing, SUP & Kayaking
Give students a memorable experience in the water with beginner-friendly surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking sessions led by qualified instructors.
Plan a safe, exciting and educational school residential in Pembrokeshire with Outer Reef. We provide surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, coasteering, bushcraft, beach learning and tailor-made outdoor activity programmes for junior and secondary schools.
Outer Reef has worked with school groups from across the UK for over 25 years. Our programmes are designed to support teamwork, confidence, communication, problem-solving and outdoor learning while keeping safety, inclusion and enjoyment at the centre of every session.
We can build a programme around your school’s goals, age group, confidence levels and timetable, from single activity days to full residential-style multi-activity programmes.
Give students a memorable experience in the water with beginner-friendly surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking sessions led by qualified instructors.
Build confidence and teamwork through coastal adventure activities, with routes and challenges selected around the group and conditions.
Add educational activities such as beach learning, rockpooling, coastal walks, lifesaving skills, bushcraft and team challenges.
Every school group is different. We help teachers choose the right blend of activities, venues and session types for their pupils, with programmes that can be adapted for mixed confidence levels and different learning outcomes.
Our school programmes are designed to give students meaningful outdoor experiences, enrich learning beyond the classroom and make adventure accessible for different ages, abilities and confidence levels.
The aim is simple: safe adventure, real confidence, better teamwork and unforgettable memories on the Pembrokeshire coast.
Choose from water-based, land-based and coastal learning activities, then combine them into a bespoke programme for your year group, residential trip or activity day.
Yes. Outer Reef provides outdoor activity programmes for junior and secondary school groups.
Yes. Outer Reef is an AALA licensed activity provider for school and youth group adventure activities.
Yes. Programmes can be tailored around your school’s age group, objectives, timetable and confidence levels.
Options include surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, coasteering, bushcraft, beach learning, rockpooling, coastal walks and team challenges.
Yes. Safety, planning and risk assessment support can be provided as part of the school trip organisation process.
Use the school trip enquiry button and share your preferred dates, group size, age range and aims for the visit.
Speak to Outer Reef about a safe, educational and memorable activity programme for your junior or secondary school group.
Pembrokeshire offers an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience for school groups, combining education, fun, and excitement in one of the UK’s most stunning natural landscapes. Our multi-activity programs are designed to engage students with a variety of thrilling activities, including surfing, paddle boarding, coasteering, bush craft, coastal and woodland walks, rock pooling and so much more, all while promoting teamwork, resilience, and a love for the outdoors. Each activity is led by our experienced and qualified instructors who ensure a safe and supportive environment for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to challenge your students, enhance their learning outside the classroom, or simply provide an unforgettable adventure, Pembrokeshire’s diverse natural playground is the perfect setting.
SURFING PADDLE BOARDING & SO MUCH MORE...
At Outer Reef Surf School we designs tailor-made activity programmes to suit the requirements of individual schools.
Outer Reef would like to welcome you & your school for a week full of water-based activities all over our beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastline. We have over 25 years of experience in providing activities suitable for children in an enjoyable and safe way so have put together a full schedule of over 10 activities over the course of the week! All our instructors are fully qualified coaches and lifeguards and are first aid trained.
Activities
A full week of up to 10 different water based activities provided by Outer Reefs fully qualified Instructors and lifeguards.
The cost of this week would be £225
per person (£45 per day).
A full week of surfing lessons, theory and progression sessions & Paddle Boarding provided by
Outer Reef’s top surf coaches. All children will work towards the Bronze, Silver or Gold.
The cost of this week would be £175 per person (£35 per day).
Accommodation in bell tents or YHA style accommodation can be added for £40 per person/per night.
(All prices are estimates based on groups of 30 children but smaller or bigger numbers are welcome )
SCHOOL TRIPS AT OUTER REEF SURF CENTRE & THE NATIONAL TRUST
With over 20 years of running school specific activity visits, Outer Reef Surf Centre has developed an excellent understanding for what stimulates, educates and engages students and teachers. Our tailor-made programmes are designed to cater for varying outdoor educational needs and requirements whilst allowing for a safe, fun-filled, learning environment in which students greatly benefit from.
We designs tailor-made activity programmes to suit the requirements of individual schools that visit Pembrokeshire safety and enjoyment is paramount whilst developing a greater understanding for the beach & ocean environment.
School Trips
Take advantage of our complete services and we'll handle the planning and organization of the class trip so you as the teacher have time for what's most important: focusing on the children.
School trips are important for building teamwork and a sense of community, taking responsibility and they promote self-confidence in students. For some, these trips are the only way to have an experience outside their normal living environment. And of course the children and young people take home many experiences that will remain unforgettable.
Nowadays, for a successful school trip, special program elements are required. Our programs include modern pedagogical, educational, adventurous and experiential components which foster a closer relationship between the students. The teacher can individually choose how much they want to be involved in the program. The same goes for the students: “challenge by choice” is our motto. Through motivation, we try to move them out of their personal comfort zone and boost their confidence.
We are also the activity provider for the National Trust & are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority in the United Kingdom.
Experience
Allowing everyone the opportunity to expose The National Park and the wonderful world of the outdoors and it’s many different environments.
ENRICH
Each outdoor experience should present an element of quality and value, from catching the first wave to an open water paddle board activity.
EVERYONE
The outdoors is both a playground and classroom for all ages and abilities allowing for an enriching, learning environment.
As well as enjoyment and learning, safety plays a key role in all of our outdoor experiences. Since its establishment Outer Reef Surf Centre has continued to raise its standards, maintaining an excellent track record in Health & Safety and receiving outstanding reports from both the Adventure, Activities, Licencing Authority (AALA) whiles training a large majority of RNLI & outdoor Multi activity instructors.
Award-winning Pembrokeshire adventures
Outer Reef is proud to be recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. Read our latest reviews from surf lessons, coasteering, paddle boarding and kayaking adventures.
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