About us

City Kids Surfing is a children’s charity that connects children from urban communities with the inspirational and restorative power of the ocean.

Our Story

City Kids Surfing was founded by a London primary school teacher, who had been working in Lewisham for 10 years. Unfortunately, although the school had a lovely community, it was often overshadowed by news of local violence and crime. Many of the children never got the chance to leave their housing estates and a trip to the shopping mall was the highlight for many of them.

He used to run a few mindfulness sessions and lunchtime clubs, knowing how much teachers and children needed it throughout the day – but he wanted to do more. In 2017, he had the idea of getting some of the children out to Cornwall, to experience the ‘surf lifestyle’; fitness, swimming, movement, and a mindful approach to life. City Kids Surfing was born.

Today, our team works with schools across South London and we are looking to grow to other cities across the UK. We want all schools nationwide to recognise the importance of connecting children with the ocean in a safe and fun experience.