YOUTH ACADEMY MEMBERS CLUB

The Camel Ski Youth Academy is our membership club for aspiring young local waterskiers or wakeboarders who want to progress in the sport, but also have an interest in gaining general boating and water sports skills – maybe with an idea of becoming our next generation of Camel Ski coaches or one day working within the Marine industry.

A little bit about the Camel Ski Youth Academy Members Club

The Youth Academy is divided into two terms this year; Spring/Summer and Autumn 2025. We run it on two weekday evenings - Mondays and Wednesdays - from 5.30pm to 7pm. Mondays is for those new to the Club and Wednesdays is for past members. The sessions will either be on the water or on the land, depending on the tides. We hope to get you out on the water as much as possible. During the water sessions you will have the opportunity to develop your ski/wakeboard skills. Our qualified instructors will use use the ‘Camel Ski Way’ Booklet to track your progress. We will also be scheduling a session on our Axis T220 boat towards the end of the term so members can have a go at Wake Surfing too.

With the land lessons we will cover such areas as skiing/boarding technique with video analysis, general boat skills, understanding tides, wind and weather, first aid and ski fitness with some fun and games thrown in...all with the aim of developing your practical and theoretical skills to ensure that when you venture out onto the water you have the essential knowledge to have fun and stay safe.

“My daughter absolutely loves Camel Ski’s Youth Club. It’s been brilliant for her – she’s learned to wake surf, paddleboard, and grown so much in confidence on the water.  The instructors are fantastic – supportive, fun, and really know how to get the best out of the kids. She looks forward to it every week and always comes back buzzing. Can’t recommend it enough!”

Membership of the Youth Academy Includes:

- Weekly Youth Academy Sessions.

- Invites to ‘Sunrise Sessions’ throughout the season when conditions allow. These will be an early 7am session for members only.

- Camel Ski Way Progression Booklet.

- Youth Academy T’shirt.

- Camel Ski Sticker.

Details:

Frequency - Weekly

Day - Monday and Wednesday

Duration - 1.5 hours

Time - 5.30pm-7.00pm

Age - 8-16 yrs


SCHEDULE:

AUTUMN TERM:
MONDAYS:

MONDAYS:

1 Sept             land    

8 Sept             sea                 

15  Sept          land                

22 Sept            sea

29 Sept            land/sea

6 Oct               sea

13 Oct             land

20 Oct             Axis Session - Sea

WEDNESDAYS:     

3 Sept              sea     

10 Sept            sea

17 Sept            sea

24 Sept            sea

1 Oct               sea/land

8 Oct               sea

15 Oct             sea/land

22 Oct             Axis – this may be a late one!  Details to follow.

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

Spring/Summer Term - £17.00 per session which makes the total for the 8 week course £136.00.

Please note the Youth Academy will be for those who wish to progress and improve so we are asking all members to commit to all sessions for the Term they are booking in for. As such, Term fees will need to be paid upfront and are non-refundable.

HOW TO BOOK: Please complete the registration form below and submit and then go to our bookings page - Book Now - to book in and pay for the Youth Academy Spring Term via our booking system in the usual way.

FAQ’s

How long are the sessions and do I need to book in advance? Both the water and the land sessions are 1.5 hours long. When you join the Youth Academy you will automatically be enrolled in all the sessions for that Term.

Who can do it? All Academy sessions are open for anyone aged 8-16 years. We have a limited number of 10 members per session per term.

What shall I wear? Water Session - wetsuits need to be worn for your session.  Wetsuit hire from us is included in your membership if you don't have your own. We recommend that you bring plenty of warm clothing, even on warmer days it can get chilly out on the water and wear appropriate footwear for the boat. Other useful items to pack are a warm/sun hat and gloves, sunglasses and sun cream, and a water bottle. We provide buoyancy aids.  Please bring this to every session just in case we have the opportunity to get you on the water. Land Session - please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear which you don't mind getting wet/dirty.  We may be in the classroom or on the foreshore depending on what activities we have planned. 

Are there changing facilities and toilets? Most clients change on the Pontoon outside the School, so please bring towels/Dry Robes to enable this. We do have one communal changing room for those who prefer more formal facilities, but please be aware this may be full on busier days.

Unfortunately we do not have any toilets for client use. The nearest public toilets are in the Rock Quarry Car Park at the end of Rock Road.

Do you have lockers? We do have a number of small lockers available. Ideal for storing a small bag and personal belongings in when you are on the water.

What about equipment? We have absolutely everything you will need to enjoy your time on the water with us including a huge range of thick C-Skins wetsuits and buoyancy aids, all included in the price of your session. Just bring yourself and some swimmers. However, it is best to wear your own wetsuit if you have one.

What about parking? There is parking at the Rock Quarry Car Park at the end of Rock Road, about 320 metres beyond Camel Ski School. It is open 24 hours and parking fees apply. Payment by card or RingGo, Location Code: 15661.

What happens if I need to cancel, or the weather is bad? Sessions are payable upfront and are non-refundable. If we have scheduled a water session and feel conditions are not suitable we will run a land session instead and re-schedule the water session for another time.

 

REGISTER FOR YOUTH ACADEMY

(don’t forget you will need to register using the form below and book onto the course. To do this go to our bookings page - Book Now to book in and pay for the Youth Academy Spring Term via our booking system in the usual way)