YUME SURFCAMPS x Valeska Schneider
Special Surf Week in Portugal
YUME Surfcamps and pro surfer Valeska Schneider have teamed up to create a unique surf week in Portugal – combining structured surf coaching, shared time in the water and the full YUME camp experience.
Near Porto
7 days / 7 nights
1.449€ all inclusive
beginner / intermediate / advanced
A Week Created Together
​This is not a standard surf camp week – and not a high-performance retreat.
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YUME Surfcamps and Valeska Schneider created this week together to offer something in between:
A structured surf experience with a progression mindset, without pressure or comparison.
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It’s a week designed for people who want to:
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Surf with more awareness and confidence
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Improve their skills step by step
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Enjoy learning in a relaxed, supportive environment
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Experience real surf camp life in Portugal
A True Collaboration
This special week is built on the strengths of both partners
YUME Surfcamps
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Experienced local surf coach
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Empty Line Ups
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​Healthy & delicious food
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High‑quality surf instruction
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Camp logistics & atmosphere
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Years of surf camp expertise
Valeska Schneider
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Started Surfing by the age of 20
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2x German Vice Champion
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2x German National Team - ISA World Surfing Games
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Professional surfer perspective
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ISA certified Surf Instructor
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BSc. Sport Science
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Host & inspiration throughout the week
More Than a Professional Surfer
Valeska didn’t grow up surfing.
She started surfing at the age of 20 – landlocked, far away from the ocean.
No early access. No surf background. No obvious path into professional surfing.
What followed was curiosity, persistence and learning step by step.
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Today, she competes as a professional surfer – but what she brings into this week is not just performance.
It’s an understanding of what it feels like to start late, to struggle with fear and uncertainty, and to still keep going.
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That’s why this week is about real progression – not perfection.
What's included
Stay & Food
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7 Nights in 2-bed glamping tents
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Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
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Comfortable beds, electricity & storage
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Airport Shuttle (Porto ↔ Camp)
Surf & Movement
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Daily Surf Lessons
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Surf Theory Workshops
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Fear & Confidence in the Ocean Workshop
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Surfskate Training
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Surf Equipment (soft- & hardboards & wetsuit)
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Daily Yoga Sessions
Experience
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Wine & Cheese experience
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Welcome gift (YUME × Valeska)
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Porto city trip
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Professional photo package (20 photos)
Time & Exchange with Valeska
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Surfing together
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Shared moments & conversations on the beach & camp
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Insights into her journey & experience
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Learning through shared moments
Optional Add-ons
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Group Video Analysis Workshop with Valeska incl. Video package - 50€ (only limited spots)
Why This Week Is Different
Learning From Someone Who Started Late
Surfing isn’t just physical – confidence matters.
This week includes focused moments around fear, trust and confidence in the ocean.
Valeska shares practical tools and experience that help you feel calmer, more secure and more present in the water.
Structured Technique Through Surfskate & Theory
Progress doesn’t happen by chance.
Valeska brings structured surfskate technique coaching and surf theory into the week – helping you understand movement, timing and body positioning in a clear, accessible way.
What you practice on land connects directly to what you feel in the water.
Confidence Is Part of Progress
Valeska didn’t grow up surfing.
She started at 20, far away from the ocean – and knows exactly what it feels like to begin, to struggle and to build skills step by step.
That perspective shapes how she explains technique, progression and confidence – realistic, relatable and encouraging.
Surf Coaching With Focus
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Beginner to intermediate friendly
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Small surf groups for different levels
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Daily focus themes (take‑off, positioning, timing)
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Coaches lead sessions, Valeska supports & joins
Progression means better fundamentals, confidence and fun!
Fear & Confidence Workshop
Mindset focused workshop hosted by Valeska about fear in the ocean, confidence in bigger waves or crowded line ups and simple mental tools to feel calmer and more in control while surfing.
Surfskate
Perfect for you if:
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You want to surf better with structure
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You enjoy relaxed but focused learning
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You value community & nature
Not ideal if:
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You want a party camp
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You expect luxury resort vibes
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You look for contest‑level training
