School Cornish Challenge

• Meet and greet at the Newquay Activity Centre HQ
• Enrolment, allocation of wetsuits, bodyboards and team rash vests
• Beachside safety and awareness briefing
• Epic beach games and ocean challenges on Towan Beach in Newquay
• 10% off further NAC adventure activities
• Heated changing facilities
• Secure storage and lockboxes for valuables
• Hot outdoor showers and separate male & female toilets
• Discount card for apres games food and drink at local cafes and eateries
• Customer discount at Newquay’s Rip Curl store (15%)

Team-building Fun & Exhilarating Competition

Teams must work together on land and in the water during a selection of laugh-inducing paddle relay races and energy-demanding lifeguard challenges. Your school teams will also face against one another both in the water and on the land in a series of Californian style beach games. Test your might and mettle with the tug’o’war, then harness your collective brainpower and display an effective show of teamwork with the surf life saving challenge. You might be a pro with a volleyball, but will you beat the dizzy stick?

It’s a session crammed full of fun and laughter, but remember: only one team can win!

Healthy Competition

The Cornish Challenge is open to non-swimmers and its flexibility means the beach games can be designed to suit all types of groups, fitness levels and school ages. With a variety of games and a huge degree of flexibility, our Cornish Challenge is a great choice for school classes with different outlooks on the ocean. Some of your gang may love the water, but maybe some would prefer to play games on dry land; this is one challenge where the choice is entirely up to them!

Bespoke Lessons For Your Curriculum

All of our school trips can be geared to feature current curriculum topics and learning goals. From science, maths, English language and literature, to personal development, social skills, self-confidence, motivational skills and physical development. Speak to our team about how we can arrange outdoor learning for your school group upon booking.

Each child needs to bring a completed medical declaration and consent form, please note those without will be unable to attend.

Industry-leading Instructors

Our expert team of instructors are fully ISA (International Surfing Association) and Beach Lifeguard qualified with extensive experience working with children of all ages. Students are helpfully encouraged to push their boundaries whilst safe in a supportive environment.

Your pupils couldn’t be in more experienced or safer hands during our Cornish Challenge in Newquay.

Our coastal adventures are more than just a day out; they are the perfect fusion of adrenaline-fuelled fun and essential sea safety. Whatever activity you are taking part in, you are learning from the industry leaders.

Here is why thousands of visitors choose us every year:

The Complete Experience

We don’t just throw you in the water. Our coastal adventures are educational. You will leave with a smile on your face and genuine ocean knowledge—understanding rocks, rips, and rescue techniques. Plus, we are the #1 Rated Outdoor Activity Provider in Newquay on TripAdvisor, with over 3,000 5-star reviews backing up our promises.

Gold-Standard Safety & Accreditations

We hold the highest safety credentials in the industry, so you can push your limits with total peace of mind. We are:

• Fully AALA licensed (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority).
• Newquay’s only recognized SLSGB Training Centre.
• A certified British Canoeing Delivery Partner, guaranteeing the highest standard of paddlesports instruction.
• Covered by £10 million public liability insurance.

Elite Instructors (Not Just Students on Gap Years)

Your experience depends on your guide. Our team consists of career outdoor professionals who train year-round. Every instructor holds:

• ISA Level 1 or 2 (International Surfing Association) awards.
• SLSGB Beach Lifeguard
• In-house certification from our very own Outdoor Activity Instructor Academy.

Trusted by VIPs, Schools & The Media

We are the #1 choice for clients who need absolute professionalism and safety. We are the go-to provider for local schools (like Newquay Tretherras) and elite organizations. If we can coordinate the England Rugby Team and England Surfing Team on a Super SUP, we can handle your group. We have also been featured by:

• BBC Radio One & The Gadget Show
• Christian Dior & The Sunday Times
• 3x Cornwall Tourism Award Winners