Four Days on the Beach: A Focused Surf and SUP Intensive for Kids in Elleker

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Four Days on the Beach: A Focused Surf and SUP Intensive for Kids in Elleker

A four-day NRMA Insurance SurfGroms Holiday Intensive for children aged 5–12 teaching surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, ocean awareness and beach safety in a group-based, game-led format.

Four Days on the Beach: A Focused Surf and SUP Intensive for Kids in Elleker.

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Location
Elleker
Operator
Due South Surfing Academy - SurfGroms
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Surf
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set in Elleker, Western Australia, the NRMA Insurance SurfGrom - Holiday Intensive is a four-day, instructor-led program that teaches children core ocean skills—surfing and stand-up paddleboarding—while embedding beach safety, surf survival and basic first-aid through playful, group-based games and progressive skill levels.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WATERWORKS

Learn to surf and stand-up paddleboard

Across the four-day program children are introduced to both surfing and SUP fundamentals in a curriculum designed around incremental skill levels to build competence and confidence on the water.

SAFETY FIRST

Ocean awareness and beach safety training

The program covers core ocean-awareness topics—such as surf survival and rescue techniques—and basic first-aid, ensuring participants gain practical beach-safety skills alongside board time.

LEARNING BY PLAY

Game-based lessons in a supportive environment

Instruction is delivered through group-based games intended to encourage participation and create a positive, supportive atmosphere for children as they progress through five incremental skill levels.

What the day feels like

What the intensive feels like

The SurfGrom Holiday Intensive is compact and purposeful: over four days instructors use games and structured progressions to move young participants through foundational water skills, introduce SUP and surf technique, and weave in surf safety and first-aid concepts so learning feels active and social rather than purely instructional.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who the Holiday Intensive is built for.

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Young beginnersIdeal for children aged 5–12 who are new to surfing or SUP and will benefit from a game-led, supportive introduction to board skills.
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Kids learning beach safetyA good match for children who should learn ocean-awareness, surf survival techniques and basic first-aid alongside on-water practice.
3
Social learnersWorks well for children who respond to group activities and games—lessons are expressly designed to be participatory and encouraging.
4
Short-term skill buildersFamilies seeking a focused, four-day intensive to accelerate a child’s entry into surfing and SUP will find the program structured for rapid, progressive learning.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

This is a four-day Holiday Intensive program.

Pricing & Fees

AU $200.00 per child for the four-day program, plus a AU $25 SurfGrom administration fee.

What to Bring

A specific gear list was not provided in the source material; check with the operator for recommended clothing and equipment.

Location & Operator

Program runs in Elleker, Western Australia and is operated by Due South Surfing Academy - SurfGroms.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What ages can participate?

Children aged 5 to 12 years old are eligible to join the SurfGrom Holiday Intensive.

How long is the program?

The Holiday Intensive runs for four days.

How much does the program cost?

The rate is AU $200.00 per child for the four-day program, plus a AU $25 SurfGrom administration fee.

What skills are taught?

Instruction covers surfing and stand-up paddleboarding fundamentals, five incremental skill levels, ocean awareness, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first-aid.

Who runs the program and where is it located?

The NRMA Insurance SurfGrom Holiday Intensive is run by Due South Surfing Academy - SurfGroms in Elleker, Western Australia.

How are lessons delivered?

Lessons are delivered through group-based games designed to encourage participation and create a positive, supportive learning environment.