Keeping active after school to hanging out with friends during the holidays. We’ve got just the thing to build water confidence, new skills, learn fun games and make some new friends. Sometimes we SUP, sometimes we kayak – we always have fun.
We offer after School sessions from the first Wednesday in May until the school holidays begin. We offer Sessions Every Weekday during Easter, Half-Term & Summer Holidays!
SCHOOL Holiday Sessions
These sessions take place every weekday during the school holidays. You can book in for a single day or all week – every day is different on the water!
OCTOBER HALF TERM SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK ONLINE NOW. SEE BELOW.
THESE SESSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
AFTER SCHOOL SESSIONS
All sessions take place on Wednesday, starting early May. Sessions are organised by school Year Groups, please see relevant session for timings.
SESSIONS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2021 ARE NOW CLOSED. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
SHRIMPS (Reception – Year 2)
Whats included: board/kayak, paddles, wetsuit, buoyancy aid
You might want to bring: A hat if it is very sunny or very cold, sunglasses on a string, suncream, some water to keep hydrated.
Note: Shrimps must have a parent or guardian at the centre or on the waters edge at all times. Anyone misbehaving will be taken off the water and asked to leave the centre. We reserve the right to combine sessions based on number of participants, Shrimp and Starfish sessions may become one group on occasion.
STARFISH (Year 3 – 6)
Whats included: board/kayak, paddles, wetsuit, buoyancy aid
You might want to bring: A hat if it is very sunny or very cold, sunglasses on a string, suncream, some water to keep hydrated.
Note: Starfish can be left but must have a parent or guardian to sign them in and out. Anyone misbehaving will be taken off the water and asked to leave the centre. We reserve the right to combine sessions based on number of participants, Shrimp and Starfish sessions may become one group on occasion.
Young Teens (Years 7 – 9)
Whats included: board/kayak, paddles, wetsuit, buoyancy aid
You might want to bring: A hat if it is very sunny or very cold, sunglasses on a string, suncream, some water to keep hydrated.
Note: Teens can rock up by themselves but a parent or guardian must sign a disclaimer at the beginning of the season and both the participant and the responsible adult must agree to the terms of use. Anyone misbehaving will be taken off the water and asked to leave the centre. We reserve the right to combine sessions based on number of participants, Young Teens and Older Teens may become one group on occasion.
Older Teens (Years 10+)
Once they hit Year 10 and beyond they know it all, don’t they? So this session is really a chance to hang out, make some friends, be a bit independent, improve skills, maybe learn some tricks and get to know the waters around Mersea. The instructor(s) is there to make sure everyone is safe and to give some direction to the paddle. Older teens are welcome to stay behind after and hang out for a while with a soft drink.
October Half Term – Thursday
Whats included: board/kayak, paddles, wetsuit, buoyancy aid
You might want to bring: A hat if it is very sunny or very cold, sunglasses on a string, suncream, some water to keep hydrated.
Note: Teens can rock up by themselves but a parent or guardian must sign a disclaimer at the beginning of the season and both the participant and the responsible adult must agree to the terms of use. Anyone misbehaving will be taken off the water and asked to leave the centre. We reserve the right to combine sessions based on number of participants, Young Teens and Older Teens may become one group on occasion.
