DR Bernard spaces (Costa de Caparica, Portugal)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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We are located in Costa de Caparica (in front of Praia do CDS), the largest surf town in Portugal, where there are more surf shops and m2 waves than any other city in our country.

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CAMP OPERATOR

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A word from the founder Gregory Bernard:

Dr. Bernard opened on April 8th, 2018. On that day my dad, Dr. Jean Antoine Bernard celebrated his 80th birthday at the restaurant. My dad is a surgeon and a strong believer in hard science and scientific medicine. Holistic practice, traditional medicine, and natural medicine are my inspiration. Dr. Bernard is named after my dad to remind me of this impossible challenge: trying to convince him that health is not just about diagnosis, treatments, and surgery. I believe health is a balance of mind and body that erases stress and fear from our lives. This balance gives our metabolism the capacity to cure, sustain and optimize the powerful forces of our circulation systems: Blood flow, digestion, breathing, nervous system, immune system, glands, hormones, sex, muscles, and bones. This balance is based on how we FEED: our senses, our body, our mind, our thoughts, our heart. What we hear, see, smell, feel or taste … And how we move. We can take control of our motion, our breathing, our food, our information, our energy, and our love. Surf, Yoga, and healthy food are a great start. They teach patience and mindfulness, the mother of all virtues. Fun is best with peace of mind. We try at Dr. Bernard to create a space where your senses are fed with these simple objectives Holistic natural food, awakening motion, can keep you healthy, happy, and tonic for long and exciting life.
If I can convince my dad: Can I convince ANYBODY?

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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We are one of the biggest national surf centers who can provide a secure know-how in basic surf education.

Our program during school holidays:
Between 9:00 am and 10:00 am, your guardians must go with you to our facilities. As a rule, your first surf lesson of the day starts around 10am. Your dads can rest assured that you will always be well accompanied by our monitors who will have lunch with you from 12:00 onwards. Your second surf lesson is from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. At the end we have a snack break. (juice / water / biscuits / sandwiches / fruit). Activities end at 5pm and they can pick you up until 6pm. Between the end of lunch (12:30) and the second surf lesson (14:30), there is a moment of socializing with games and a walk in the open air (always accompanied). There will be other activities Sk8 Surf / Slackline simulator one afternoon and a trip to the Inatel pool with a capoeira session the other afternoon. In total there will be 7 surf lessons and 3 outdoor activities.
Food Option (optional): €10.00 / day includes: Lunch (Soup + Main Course + Drink + Dessert) and Snack

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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Stand up Paddle Tour - 180,00€
We will meet you in Lisbon and we will take you for a 20 minutes boat trip. While crossing the river you will have the chance to Enjoy the view of Lisbon Bridge and some of the nicest monuments in Lisbon like the beautiful Torre de Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos. After pick up you, we will drive you through the forest with our 4x4 jeeps. It is a nice drive full of emotion and we'll be surrounded by an amazing natural landscape. Not many locals know this place, this is why is so unique. Once we stop you will see a breathtaking lagoon where we will enjoy an amazing stand up paddle trip. The Lagoon is a very wild, calm and quite place and the perfect spot to relax and take a day off in Nature. We will prepare you at the beach a nice lunch in a truly picnic way.
Free Gift: We will take photos and videos of you and will offer you in the end of the trip. To finish the day we have prepare a dinner in one of the best restaurants in town.

Wellness
Dr. Bernard’s Sports Centers offers a unique environment to practice physical activities and enjoy the sublime beaches of Caparica. The Ocean Studio is located at Palms Restaurant surrounded by the Ocean and Nature where you can practice Yoga, Pilates, Meditation… The Gym, located at Dr. Bernard Surf Center is equipped with Assault Bike, Rowing machine, Bench, Plyometric Box, Dumbbells, Barbellsand... Training are organized every week.

Events
There are ideal places to hold events... and then there are our spaces! Spacious, private, with professional teams, the perfect place in front of the sea to guarantee the success of any event, whether corporate, social or sporting plan your dream event with us. We guarantee a good time in a memorable space.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp

You can find our surf center on the beach support of Dr. Bernard, where we guarantee that you have all the necessary equipment and tools to learn how to surf and, above all, to discover what the true surfing lifestyle is.

PACKAGES & PRICES

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SURF CLASS  - from 25,00 € per Person

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Group surf lessons for all ages and with all equipment included! In this initial phase, theoretical concepts are presented on the history of sport, culture and lifestyle, knowledge of the sea and equipment, ending with safety standards. In the technical components, rowing, take-off and achieving balance are the main objectives of this level. Integration in group initiation classes are always an asset for any beginner. Socializing, exercising and sharing experiences are always one of the most important factors for the evolution and knowledge of the true surfing life style. So you can be sure this is the best way to learn to surf and have fun with your friends at the same time! These lessons are given at a ratio of 5 students per coach/instructor based on technical level, ages and other characteristics. You have to bring a towel, slippers, sunscreen and a good mood!

SURF CLASS - Pack 5 Lessons - 90.00€

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SURF CLASS (Personal Trainer) - from 50 € per Person

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This surf lesson is just for you and for sure, this option is one of the best ways you can learn to surf. Your personal surf coach will follow you 100% and ensure you discover the true feeling of catching a wave.

SURF CLASS (Personal Trainer) - Pack 5 Lessons - 200,00€

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Kids Lesson - 25,00 € per Person

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Surf lessons for children from 8 to 12 years old.