Hit the surf
The Hit the surf programme gives the unique opportunity for children to be part of an exciting lifesaving course, which gives theory and practical lessons to 8 – 12 year olds in surfing and beach safety.
The course is run by trained and highly experienced lifeguards who can give the students real examples of life threatening situations and how to get out of trouble in and around the sea.
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Programme objectives
- To provide a programme that is available to children throughout the UK.
- To encourage young children to develop their surf based skills and general beach safety awareness.
- A safe and fun day a the beach.
Session content
Both half day and full day sessions are offered including safety talks, beach activities and surf and boarding skills.
Session outcomes
Students should be able to acknowledge and understand the following after each session:
- always swim between the red and yellow flags
- the role of a lifeguard
- what to do in trouble
- to have improved confidence in the water
For further information on how your school or youth group can be involved in hit the surf please contact RNLI beach safety on 0800 328 0600 or email beachsafety@rnli.org.uk