MIDDLETON SURF FIELD GUIDE
Little Locals, Big Lessons: Middleton’s NRMA SurfGrom Holiday for Kids
A structured, play-based surf and SUP program for children aged 5–12 that pairs beach games with core ocean-safety skills over a 3–5 day block.
Little Locals, Big Lessons: Middleton’s NRMA SurfGrom Holiday for Kids.
At Middleton, NRMA Insurance SurfGroms runs a purpose-built children’s surf program that blends group-based games with in-water coaching to teach surf and stand-up paddleboard skills, ocean awareness and beach safety to 5–12 year olds in a positive, supportive environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Play-first teaching keeps kids engaged
Lessons use group-based games as the primary method for introducing water skills, keeping participation high while building confidence in a supportive setting.
Five incremental skill levels
The program develops core ocean skills across five staged levels, letting children progress at a steady pace as they learn to surf or try stand-up paddleboarding.
Ocean awareness and beach safety at the core
Beyond riding waves, SurfGroms teaches surf survival and rescue techniques, basic first aid and how to read varying surf conditions to create a safer beach experience for young participants.
What the day feels like
What the program feels like
Across consecutive days, sessions mix beach-based games that warm up group dynamics with supervised in-water practice on small waves and introductory SUP moves—each exercise aimed at building confidence and practical ocean skills in a deliberately positive setting.
THE APPROACH
Play-first teaching keeps kids engaged
Lessons use group-based games as the primary method for introducing water skills, keeping participation high while building confidence in a supportive setting.
THE PROGRESSION
Five incremental skill levels
The program develops core ocean skills across five staged levels, letting children progress at a steady pace as they learn to surf or try stand-up paddleboarding.
THE FOUNDATION
Ocean awareness and beach safety at the core
Beyond riding waves, SurfGroms teaches surf survival and rescue techniques, basic first aid and how to read varying surf conditions to create a safer beach experience for young participants.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check program confirmation or contact Surf and Sun - SurfGroms for the operator’s specific list of items to bring for each session.
Confirm recommended clothing and sun-protection items with the operator prior to arrival; the booking confirmation will have operator guidance.
Ask Surf and Sun - SurfGroms whether boards, leashes and other equipment are provided or available for hire when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the SurfGrom Holiday program?
The program is designed for children aged 5–12 years old.
How long are the programs and what are the pricing tiers?
Programs run as 3–5 consecutive day blocks. Prices are: 3-day AU$120 per child + AU$25 Surfing Australia administration fee; 4-day AU$160 per child + AU$25 fee; 5-day AU$200 per child + AU$25 fee.
What activities will my child do?
Sessions combine group-based games, in-water surf and/or stand-up paddleboard practice, and lessons in ocean awareness and beach safety.
Will my child learn safety and rescue skills?
Yes—SurfGroms covers surf survival and rescue techniques as well as basic first aid and how to read varying surf conditions.
Who operates the Middleton SurfGroms program?
The operator is Surf and Sun - SurfGroms delivering the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program at Middleton.