English and Surfing Programme

Donegal Language and Surf Centre welcomes you to our Language and Surf Camp based in Bundoran the surf capital of Ireland
 
Ages  12-18

(For under 12’s we have certain weeks available during to season, please contact Gina at gina@donegallanguageschool.com for more information)

  
Our all-inclusive packages include:
 Accommodation,
24-hour supervision
Three meals a day and snacks
15 hours of English per week,
5 afternoons of surfing
Surf material
Laundry facilities
Evening activities including surfing, bowling, cinema, pitch n putt, team building, Dvd’s
Cultural excursion every Saturday taking in beautiful Irish scenery as well as a spot of shopping
Collection and transfer from local airport and train station (Sligo).  Return transfers from Dublin cost €80*

Level
From total beginners to Intermediate

Surfing Activities

Surfing activities include:
- detailed lessons both in and out of the water
- Opportunity to surf different surf breaks depending on level and waves on the day
- weekly video analysis

Location
Bundoran is situated on the south shore of Donegal Bay. The town is widely regarded as the surf capital of Ireland. It has become famous all over the world for the quality of its waves, and has hosted a number of international surfing competitions. The town offers many quality reef breaks for more experienced surfers, as well as a number of good beach breaks that are ideally suited to novice and intermediate surfers. Read more information on local surf breaks. The area around Bundoran has many natural and built features to keep you occupied during flat spells.  
 
Open
Halloween, Easter, 31st May – 12th September (groups with a minimum of 6 can be accepted all year round)
 
 
Arrivals
Sunday

Donegal Language Residential
Donegal language school residential is situated in a quiet suburb just one minute’s walk from the atlantic coast and eight minutes from the town centre. We can comfortably sleep up to 40 and our facilities include all rooms ensuite, free internet and Wifi, large comfortable sitting room, games room and self catering facilities.

Host Family
We also work closely with a select number of host families to ensure a home from home atmosphere.

The Language School
Established over 18 years ago in 1989, Donegal Language School has a wealth of experience working with various clients from a diverse range of cultures and nationalities. This experience ensures that we provide a world-class service, helping us to provide:

• A safe and secure environment for all students.
• Fully qualified and highly motivated staff.
• Additional support and assistance to students at all times.
• A relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere for students to learn and have fun.
 
English Classes
The English classes run for 3 hours every morning/afternoon depending on the level of the students.  Reading, writing, oral and listening are covered each day in the classes by fully qualified teachers

 The Surf School
Bundoran Surf School is approved by the Irish Surfing Association.  We offer quality coaching with experienced, qualified, local surfers.  All lessons are fully insured.  Our aim is to ensure your surfing skills progress in a fun and safe environment. We believe we can help you achieve your surfing goals by keeping groups small and providing personal attention to each student.  We have a range of different boards for you to try, so you can progress your skills.
 
Surf Spots
Bundoran offers a wide range of reef and beach options for all levels of surfers.  For experienced surfers there are numerous reefs in the area that work on different stages of the tide. Here is a sample of just a few of our popular breaks

Tullan Strand
Tullan strand is one of the best beaches in Ireland for surfing, as it catches a lot of swell.  Even if there are no waves at other breaks, Tullan can still be two foot and clean. The beach is two miles long with banks all along the beach, the most
popular of which is beside the cliffs. At low tide the peaks nearest the cliff jack up into wedges that can produce fast hollow waves. The peaks get mellower the further down the beach you go. At high tide the peaks at the far end of the beach are best. 

 The Peak
One of the most consistent and best quality reef breaks in Ireland, the Peak is best surfed at low tide.  This A-frame wave produces a long walling left with barrell sections, and a shorter right that can be quite hollow.  Experienced surfers only.  Can get crowded.   Offshore in SE winds. When the swell is big the left can close out however the right can handle nearly any swell.

Bundoran Main Beach
The main beach can produce good waves on a high tide. The shore break produces fast short rides in the shore break but can also produce longer rides when it breaks out back. It can handle the wind and is always worth a look at high tide.



Evening Activities
Our evening activities include water sports, onsite discos, bbq's treasure hunts, bowling, cinema, art and music workshops, DVD's etc.

Cultural Excursion
 We also provide a cultural excursion for the students every Saturday.  Some of the destinations include::

  - Slieve League and Donegal Town
  -The Great wall of Derry and Derry City
  - Queen Meabh's Grave & Sligo
  - Glenveagh National Park and Letterkenny

Package

The English and Surfing package is all inclusive and includes accommodation, full board, 15 hours of English per week, 14 hours of surfing per week, a cultural excursion each week, evening activities which include water sports, bowling, cinema, art and music workshops, DVD's etc

Price

1 week:   €  770 + transfers, 
2 weeks: €1450 + transfers 
3 weeks  €2090 + transfers.
4 weeks €2550 + transfers

Transfers

Transfers from Ballyshannon bus station, Sligo airport and train are free.  Transfers from Dublin cost €90 in total and collections and drop offs are between 10 - 6.00 pm on a Sunday

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