School holiday surf lessons! Surf Squad is the best way for kids to learn to surf in a safe environment.
This program for children aged 14 years and under offers tailored kids surfing lessons to develop their surf skills and learn all about ocean safety.
All Surf Squad students begin at Level 1, and can progress through Levels 2 and 3, learning the fundamental skills to become an independent ‘surfer for life’!
3 Day Program
A single program runs over 3 consecutive days, and includes a 2 hour surf lesson daily. Each lesson incorporates surf safety education, social beach games, and practical surfing instruction.
Practical Surf Skills
DAY ONE
How to wear a wetsuit – How to carry a surfboard – Warm up for surfing
Surf safety and ocean awareness – Parts of a surfboard – How to put on a leash
Entering the surf zone safely – How to paddle properly – Catching waves independently
DAY TWO
Standing up with correct technique – Riding whitewater waves to the beach – How to wipeout safely
DAY THREE
Negotiating the surf zone – Improving wave selection – Fine tuning take offs and positioning
25m swim challenge
Surf Safety Education
Surf Conditions – details the types of waves a surfer may encounter; how the wind and weather impacts surf conditions; how to recognise rips and other dangerous currents in the surf; understanding surfing etiquette; and how to protect the beach environment for future generations to enjoy.
6 Day Program
During Summer school holidays, there is the option to complete 2 Surf Squad levels in the same week. Over 6 days your child will show steady progress with their surfing skills and learning, with the goal of becoming a competent and independent surfer in whitewater waves. Under the close guidance of a professional coach, students will begin to venture into deeper waters and attempt riding unbroken ‘green waves’.
Practical Surf Skills
DAY ONE
How to put on a wetsuit – How to carry a surfboard – Warm up for surfing
Surf safety and ocean awareness – Parts of a surfboard – How to put on a leash
Entering the surf zone safely – How to paddle properly – Catching waves independently
DAY TWO
Standing up with correct technique – Riding whitewater waves to the beach – How to wipeout safely
DAY THREE
Negotiating the surf zone – Improving wave selection – Fine tuning take offs and positioning
DAY FOUR
Increasing speed and length of ride – Performing basic tricks
DAY FIVE
Improving wave selection – Fine tuning take offs and positioning – Performing basic turns
DAY SIX
Catching unbroken ‘green waves’
50 metre swim challenge
Surf Safety Education
Surf Conditions – details the types of waves a surfer may encounter; how the wind and weather impacts surf conditions; how to recognise rips and other dangerous currents in the surf; understanding surfing etiquette; and how to protect the beach environment for future generations to enjoy.
Surf Survival & Ocean Rescue Skills – details the hazards surfers are likely to encounter and how to minimise and deal with these hazards safely and effectively. Dealing with sun exposure and over exposure to the cold; self rescue from the surf; identifying surfers and swimmers in difficulty and what to do; performing a basic board rescue; and understanding the different warnings and signals/flags used at the beach.
