Nomad surf camp - hossegor
International surf summer camp in France for Teenagers
Our surf summer camp in France is in Vieux Boucau, Hossegor. The area is called Landes, a surfers Paradise which includes world-renowned surf spots such as Biarritz and Hossegor. Endless beach of white sand and perfect beach breaks. Most importantly warm water. Ages 14 to 17. Teenagers from USA, Poland, Norway, Italy, UK, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Spain, and other countries. Learn French and English, Surf, and live unforgettable moments this summer, making new friends from other parts of the world. Optional French language lessons with Qualified teachers from best language school in Hossegor. We provide transport company contact for pick up from Bordeaux Airport, Biarritz airport and San Sebastián international airport. Also possible pick up at Dax and Biarritz Train stations.
Summer camps for teenagers in Europe since 1995. Come join us at Nomad Surf Camps in Landes, France, for the ultimate teen surf camp experience, make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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7 nights accommodation walking distance from the beach
Full Board (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Fruit available all day
6 days Surfing Lessons and all necessary gear
French language lessons (optional)
One on one video correction
Strength and conditioning
Videos and photos of you surfing
Intro to Lifeguard / Life Saving course
Surfboard Manufacturing
Free use of skateboards
Stand Up paddle
Surfshop Outlets and sunset Hossegor Excursion
Surf Skate Class
Other activities ( ball games, beach party, movie night, sunset walks, pizza night, etc)
Goody Bag
French Languages classes: 1.5 hour x 5 days 270 EUR per person per week Special Diet restriction: 70 EUR per person per week Tennis Trainning: 160 EUR per person in groups of 8 people. 5 days x 2 hours. Tennis rackets not included but available for rent. Elite (High Performance) Surf Trainning with former Champion of France 300 EUR per week
Bed linen included. Three, four , or five people per room
50% of the ingredients are Bio and locally sourced.
At our Surf Camp for teens in France, the strong breakfast consists of fruits, orange juice, croissants, toasts, whole grain bread, jams, honey, milk, coffee, chocolate milk, ham, cheese, muesli, and corn flakes.
Lunches: Starter, main course, dessert, water, and juice.
Snacks. Fruit available all day
Dinners are varied and include all the necessary nutrition for teenagers this age. A starter or soup, main course, and dessert. Juices and water also included.
We cater to Celiacs or Vegetarian teens as well.
Nomad offered its first kids summer camp in Europe in 1995. At this surf summer camp in France the boys and girls will be supervised by the camp counsellors. We only accept older teenagers 14 to 17 years old. 13 year olds might be accepted only if parents guarantee they are mature for their age. Our camp is owned and operated by surfers which translates into an authentic Surfing experience for your child.
The kids that come to our surf camp make new friends from all over the world. We split the group into teams which verse each other in games and activities. This enables all kids to bond with other kids and integrate themselves. So from day one everyone feels like they are part of a team and everyone has a great time in a friendly/healthy competitive atmosphere. The group is always together to experience the camp as one big family.
The facilities (accommodation and surf school ) are walking distance to the beach, and are also fully equipped with the latest surf equipment and technology, ensuring that our campers have the best possible experience.
The Rooms: Our accommodation consist of rooms with 3,4 or 5 beds. All our camps are mixed although the bedrooms distribution is by gender (14-17 years old). Linen and bathroom towels included.
Pocket money: We encourage the parents to provide a Debit card in case of emergency and 150 eur per week pocket money for vending machines, supermarket, lunch and dinner on excursion day, ice-creams, souvenirs, drinks or extra activities not included like paintball, etc. They will also need money for the first day as they will only have dinner included and last day when they only have breakfast included.
Dinning area
Beach Volley
Chill Out Room
Skatepark/ Tennis 500 metres away
Slacklines
Ping pong
Surfing Lessons
Unlike the past years or with other surf camps, this year we partnered up with a great local operator and its surf school offers 1.5 hours of actual surf lessons in the water. Also we will offer six days of surfing per week. So the kids can maximise their experience, and recover some energy, we alternate between 2 and 1 surf session per day. Most days we will offer 2 surf sessions per day. The daily surf lessons are for all levels from total beginners to intermediate.
At the Nomad Program there are other activities focused to enhance your qualities for sport, improve your fitness and above all to have fun and live this the best experience of your life!! (Apnea, Surf rescue, Strength and conditioning, Surf skate technique, Popup technique, Video correction)
If you are an experienced surfer and bring your own short board you should book the Elite (High Performance) Surf Training with Former French Campion. See conditions underneath:
Elite (High Performance) Surf Trainning for experienced surfers
You need to bring your own Shortboard and be 100% independent in the water, paddle out the back, duck dive, and surf left and rights.
Every year the surf level of the kids that come to the Nomad Surf Camps is increasing and we are getting more and more kids from all over the world which are no longer beginners. These are kids who have their own boards, who can paddle out on their own, who can duck dive and start to do some good turns. If you are one of these, and wish to start Shredding, then the best thing you can do is get onboard with the High Performance surf Trainning under the instruction of professional surf coach Ugo Robin.
Same as the professional surfers our surf training is majority focused in studying the footage through Video correction. You will be recorded 5 sessions per week during your free surf sessions. Then the coach will carefully analyse your waves and show them to you on his iPad. Together you will work on exercises in and out of the water to improve those bad habits and take your surfing to the next level.
✔ Functional Training for surfing: Additional physical exercises to improve your Stamina, Balance, coordination, Timing, Physical condition and obviously your surfing.
✔ Stretching: Specific and fundamental Stretching exercises to help you perform radical surfing maneuvers and basic and avoid injuries.
✔ Surf Skate exercises: We will train you to carve rail to rail on our surf-skateboards which are skateboards with a front truck that moves sideways to simulate the turns of a surfboard or snowboard. We have a surf skate ramp at the surf camp.
Ugo Robin is from Reunion Island where he started surfing at the age of six on the beaches of the West. Immediately, a real passion was born. He started his first competitions at eight years old. He got first place on his favorite spot of Trois Bassins which marks the beginning of his journey.
In 2011, Ugo became French Cadet Champion and joined the French team from 2012 to 2013. He took part in European Junior pros and then in European and international WQS competitions.
He has always had this taste for competition, the feeling of surpassing himself and being able to face any situation.
- Champion of France 2011
- French Junior team two years in a row
- Champion of Reunion all categories
- Finals on Junior Pros
At our France kids surf camp we also offer High Performance Training for young Surf Competitors. Things you will train during the week will be strategy, heat simulations, core exercises, Sport psychology, Priorities in a heat, work on your weakness, exercises for Aerials and explosiveness amongst others.
There are three levels for the surf lessons:
Surfing in Les landes
Les Landes is considered to have some of the best surf spots in Europe. From Capbreton, through Hossegor to Vieux Boucau it’s a stretch of coast with numerous surf spots with really good beach breaks. WSL has been hosting one of their events for decades. Hossegor area has a huge number of surfers and surfing culture. You will see many surfers riding their bikes with their surf board racks going surfing. The best thing about Les Landes is that in July it offers surf spots with the warmest water in Europe and you don’t need to wear a wetsuit. So come and join our French Surf summer camp in Les Landes and experience a week with great surfing!
Our new location in Vieux Boucau (close to Hossegor), Les Landes, France, is a surfers paradise. This world-renowned surf spot is known for its long and powerful waves, making it the perfect place for teen surfers to hone their skills. With our new camp location in Les Landes, you’ll have access to some of the best surf spots in Europe and the chance to surf with other teens from around the world.
The Junior Surf camp is only 1.5 kms from the beach in Vieux Boucau. For many years Les Landes was home to one of the most prestigious surf contests of the world, the Quicksilver Pro where you can see the best surfers of the world. Les Landes is the most iconic surf destination in Europe with a lot of surf history and culture.
To get to our kids surf camp in France you can fly to Bordeaux (154 km), Biarritz (50 km) or San Sebastián (78 kms). If you need airport transfers, once you make the reservation we can put you in contact with the company who organises airport transfers to Bordeaux and Biarritz airports. Alternatively your child can order an UBER or taxi from the airport to the camp in Vieux Boucau.
