A young child confidently rides a surfboard on a gentle ocean wave, enjoying a sunny beach day.

Kids Surf Camp Half-Day

Kids Surf Camp Half-Day - practical travel guide with honest advice.

Introduce your children to surfing through fun games, beach activities, and age-appropriate instruction in a safe environment. Qualified instructors with child development experience use play-based learning to teach surf basics while emphasizing ocean safety and respect for marine life. Parents can relax knowing their kids are learning from certified professionals trained in child water safety. Best for children aged 6-14 with basic swimming skills. It takes 3 hours and is rated easy.

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We arrange this for our guests, with transport from where you are staying. Ask us about dates.

3 hours·max 8·easy

Best for children aged 6-14 with basic swimming skills

What to Expect

9:00
9:00am

Fun icebreaker games and beach exploration

Children get comfortable with instructors through beach games while learning about the ocean environment.

9:30
9:30am

Ocean safety education through storytelling

Learn about currents, marine life, and beach flags through engaging stories and demonstrations.

10:00
10:00am

Surfboard basics and pop

up practise - Practice surfing movements through fun games like 'surf simon says' and partner exercises.

10:30
10:30am

Shallow water introduction

Enter knee-deep water with life jackets, practicing paddling and floating with constant supervision.

11:00
11:00am

First wave attempts with full support

Try catching small waves with instructor assistance, focusing on fun over performance.

11:45
11:45am

Beach games and certificate ceremony

Celebrate achievements with beach volleyball and receive participation certificates.

Highlights

Child development specialists as surf instructors

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