Our program empowers Surfers and Skaters to gain professional and personal experience by leading practices, trainings, workshops, and lessons for kids living in a low-income community. WeVOL is located on the pristine Matapalo beach just fifteen minutes north of Dominical and thirty minutes south of Quepos-Manuel Antonio. Our rural beach town has one of the best skate parks and Dominical is one of the top 5 surf beaches in the country.
In addition, this program includes 2 professional surf lessons per week. The surf lessons are with bilingual and pro surfers who have years of experience teaching beginners, intermediate, and advance surfers.
SURF LESSONS:
Beginners surfers will learn the basic of popping up, paddling effectively, and gain the needed muscle memory to improve and catch waves with confidence. As you progress, you will learn how to read the waves - take rights and lefts - how to paddle on your own on a green wave ,and you will get incredibly fit.
Intermediate & Advanced surfers will have a blast with the local surf team. The surf instructor team will coach you on your paddling , pop up and stance, plus giving you expert advice and feedback to improve as you start to rip on Costa Rican waves. Plus, the surf team will take you on surf safaris to local points and beach breaks - imagine surfing wave after wave with very few surfers in the water. You will feel like a Costa Rican local and truly fine-tune your surfing skills. Get ready to get rip and surf the best waves of your life! SHAKA!
Surfboard rentals are available for $20 per day for you to practice during your free time. Get ready to catch the best waves of your life, share meaningful time with super cool local kids, and get to know some of Costa Rica's best surfers - plus, you will get super fit!
Known for its beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and laid back culture, Costa Rica is consistently a top choice for eager globetrotters. Matapalo evokes the Costa Rica from years ago with empty beaches, roadside ceviche shacks, and endless miles of stunning beaches and vibrant tropical jungle. Surf and Skate Coaches not only get to know and work with Costa Rican children who are motivated to train and practice, but truly experience the Pura Vida lifestyle that attracts so many travellers to this peaceful nation. Our experienced staff will train and support you on effective instructional skills, so you are prepared to deliver and participate in engaging Surf and Skate activities.
WeVOL accepts Skate and Surf Coaches who are traveling solo, partners, groups, and families. Volunteers receive a certificate of completion for service hours worked. If you are interested in getting even more active, we encourage you to seek new and exciting extreme sports by going horseback riding, rafting or kayaking, and more exciting area excursions.
