Beach Heroes

Beach Heroes at Sideshore

Confidence, Connection and Caring for the Coast.

in partnership with East Devon District Council

25th July to 4th September

Beach Heroes is a free, fun, hands-on coastal programme helping young people build confidence in the sea, connect with nature, and learn how to protect our ocean environment.

Based at Sideshore in Exmouth, the programme brings together local organisations, educators, water safety experts and environmental groups to deliver six engaging outdoor activities by the sea.

Children will collect a ‘passport’ to be stamped after each mission, as well as collecting beads for their Beach Heroes bracelet.

The Missions:

Habitat Hero – exploring coastal wildlife and habitats with Charlie’s Beach School - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Sea Safety Star – learning sea safety and water confidence with the RNLI - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Beach Clean Champion – taking action to protect our beaches with Plastic Free Exmouth - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Water-Wise Adventurer – safe sea swimming and ocean confidence with Sea Swim Devon - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Coastal Connector – building connection with nature through a self-led walk with audio guide from Yoga & Wellbeing with Anna (audio file available on Sideshore website).

Ocean Artist – creativity inspired by the coast through self-led activities and ideas from Rosie Johnson Illustrates (available from the Sideshore Community Hub, 10am - 4pm daily throughout Summer Holidays).

• Join up by dropping into the Sideshore Community Hub any day during the school summer holidays (25th July to 4th September) , between 10am and 4pm.
• Beach Heroes is free to join and open to children aged 5–12.
• All led sessions must be pre-booked via this webpage.  There are limited  places available per session. More details re venues, timings, equipment needed will be given in your booking confirmation.
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, with a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children. Parent must in attendance throughout the session.