Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday | 9 A – 1 P | 30 Weeks
September 14, 2026 - May 21, 2027
*Register by purchasing Family Registration here and then follow directions to select classes. Please select classes AFTER registering your family.
Join us for a year of surf, physical training, and real-world readiness skills with Aqualand & Sgt. Schools. This program is designed for students ages 8 & up who are ready for greater physical challenges, leadership opportunities, and practical life skills.
Each class begins with a shared surf session alongside Matty & Way of the Waterman program, allowing families with siblings of different ages to attend programs at the same beach and during the same time block. After the surf portion, older students will split off into Surf & Readiness training led by Sgt. Schools. This is a drop-off class, though we maintain an open door policy for parents. Our ratio for this age group is typically 6:1 depending on students’ ability in the water, and we adjust staffing as needed to maintain safety and quality instruction.
Location
Our primary surf location will be Surfside (Anderson Street), though we will also paddle and train in Alamitos Bay depending on conditions.Locations may shift depending on surf, tides, weather, and group needs, and communication will always happen through GroupMe so families know where to meet.We operate in all weather conditions. When surf conditions aren’t ideal, we shift our focus to land-based training and readiness skills.
What to Expect
Students begin the morning with surfing, ocean swimming, and water confidence training alongside the Way of the Waterman group. Surfing and ocean skills remain a core part of the program, helping students build strength, awareness, and confidence in the water. After the surf session, older students transition into Surf & Readiness training led by Sgt. Schools, where the focus expands to physical fitness, leadership, teamwork, and real-world preparedness skills. Training is delivered through games, challenges, and mission-style activities that encourage problem solving, teamwork, and resilience. The goal is to help students become strong, capable, and confident young people both in the ocean and in everyday life.
Ocean & Water Skills
Students will continue developing their waterman abilities through:
✅ Surfing and wave awareness
✅ Prone paddling endurance
✅ Body surfing and ocean swimming
✅ Board control and lineup safety
✅ Ocean rescue awareness
Readiness Training
After the surf session, older students participate in readiness and leadership training including:
🏃 Physical fitness and endurance training
🧭 Land navigation and situational awareness
🏥 Basic medic skills and trauma response awareness
🏕️ Outdoor survival and resourcefulness
🤝 Team problem solving and leadership challenges
Training focuses on building confidence, discipline, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Urban & Disaster Readiness
Students will also explore practical real-world scenarios such as:
• how to respond in emergencies
• identifying safe resources and trusted adults
• staying calm and thinking clearly in stressful situations
• working as a team to solve problems
Beyond the Water
When surf conditions aren’t ideal, we expand our training through activities such as:
🎣 Fishing and fish cleaning
🔥 Fire building and campfire cooking
🏕️ Camping skills
⚓Knot tying and gear handling
🌊 Environmental awareness and ocean safety
🚙 Practical life skills such as loading boards and caring for equipment
Students leave the program with real-world skills, ocean confidence, and strong teamwork abilities.
Tuition & Payment Options
First child
$280/month for one day
$240/month for each additional 4-hour Aqualand class
Sibling discounts available!
Monthly Payment Options
💳 Out of pocket via venmo
🏫 Charter funds (Blue Ridge, Cabrillo, Sage Oak, Suncoast, Taylion, EPIC, Granite Mountain)
Email your charter if you would like to add Aqualand as a vendor.
Tuition is spread across the 30-week program and collected monthly. Tuition must remain current for participation. Students with unpaid balances may not attend programs until accounts are brought current.Refunds are not given for missed classes unless we cancel.
Charter School Funds Accepted
We accept Blue Ridge, Cabrillo, Sage Oak, Suncoast, Taylion, EPIC, Granite Mountain. POs are due Sept 1, 2026.
Secure your roster spots with a $100 registration fee which goes towards class materials (non-refundable) Only one registration fee is required per family.
*Register by purchasing Family Registration and follow directions to select classes. Please select classes AFTER registering your family.
Please continue to scroll down for additional class information and our policies.
For any and all questions, please contact Lesley at info@aqualandofthefree.com.
Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday | 9 A – 1 P | 30 Weeks
September 14, 2026 - May 21, 2027
*Register by purchasing Family Registration here and then follow directions to select classes. Please select classes AFTER registering your family.
Join us for a year of surf, physical training, and real-world readiness skills with Aqualand & Sgt. Schools. This program is designed for students ages 8 & up who are ready for greater physical challenges, leadership opportunities, and practical life skills.
Each class begins with a shared surf session alongside Matty & Way of the Waterman program, allowing families with siblings of different ages to attend programs at the same beach and during the same time block. After the surf portion, older students will split off into Surf & Readiness training led by Sgt. Schools. This is a drop-off class, though we maintain an open door policy for parents. Our ratio for this age group is typically 6:1 depending on students’ ability in the water, and we adjust staffing as needed to maintain safety and quality instruction.
Location
Our primary surf location will be Surfside (Anderson Street), though we will also paddle and train in Alamitos Bay depending on conditions.Locations may shift depending on surf, tides, weather, and group needs, and communication will always happen through GroupMe so families know where to meet.We operate in all weather conditions. When surf conditions aren’t ideal, we shift our focus to land-based training and readiness skills.
What to Expect
Students begin the morning with surfing, ocean swimming, and water confidence training alongside the Way of the Waterman group. Surfing and ocean skills remain a core part of the program, helping students build strength, awareness, and confidence in the water. After the surf session, older students transition into Surf & Readiness training led by Sgt. Schools, where the focus expands to physical fitness, leadership, teamwork, and real-world preparedness skills. Training is delivered through games, challenges, and mission-style activities that encourage problem solving, teamwork, and resilience. The goal is to help students become strong, capable, and confident young people both in the ocean and in everyday life.
Ocean & Water Skills
Students will continue developing their waterman abilities through:
✅ Surfing and wave awareness
✅ Prone paddling endurance
✅ Body surfing and ocean swimming
✅ Board control and lineup safety
✅ Ocean rescue awareness
Readiness Training
After the surf session, older students participate in readiness and leadership training including:
🏃 Physical fitness and endurance training
🧭 Land navigation and situational awareness
🏥 Basic medic skills and trauma response awareness
🏕️ Outdoor survival and resourcefulness
🤝 Team problem solving and leadership challenges
Training focuses on building confidence, discipline, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Urban & Disaster Readiness
Students will also explore practical real-world scenarios such as:
• how to respond in emergencies
• identifying safe resources and trusted adults
• staying calm and thinking clearly in stressful situations
• working as a team to solve problems
Beyond the Water
When surf conditions aren’t ideal, we expand our training through activities such as:
🎣 Fishing and fish cleaning
🔥 Fire building and campfire cooking
🏕️ Camping skills
⚓Knot tying and gear handling
🌊 Environmental awareness and ocean safety
🚙 Practical life skills such as loading boards and caring for equipment
Students leave the program with real-world skills, ocean confidence, and strong teamwork abilities.
Tuition & Payment Options
First child
$280/month for one day
$240/month for each additional 4-hour Aqualand class
Sibling discounts available!
Monthly Payment Options
💳 Out of pocket via venmo
🏫 Charter funds (Blue Ridge, Cabrillo, Sage Oak, Suncoast, Taylion, EPIC, Granite Mountain)
Email your charter if you would like to add Aqualand as a vendor.
Tuition is spread across the 30-week program and collected monthly. Tuition must remain current for participation. Students with unpaid balances may not attend programs until accounts are brought current.Refunds are not given for missed classes unless we cancel.
Charter School Funds Accepted
We accept Blue Ridge, Cabrillo, Sage Oak, Suncoast, Taylion, EPIC, Granite Mountain. POs are due Sept 1, 2026.
Secure your roster spots with a $100 registration fee which goes towards class materials (non-refundable) Only one registration fee is required per family.
*Register by purchasing Family Registration and follow directions to select classes. Please select classes AFTER registering your family.
Please continue to scroll down for additional class information and our policies.
For any and all questions, please contact Lesley at info@aqualandofthefree.com.
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