SECRET HARBOUR SURF FIELD GUIDE
Four Saturdays at Secret Harbour: Woolworths SurfGroms 4‑Week Program for Kids
A structured, four‑week Saturday program teaching children ocean awareness, beach safety and progressive surfing skills—this guide summarizes what the Woolworths SurfGroms course covers and the practical details parents need.
Four Saturdays at Secret Harbour: Woolworths SurfGroms 4‑Week Program for Kids.
Operated by Salt and Mantra – SurfGroms at Secret Harbour, the NRMA Insurance Woolworths SurfGroms program runs as a four‑week block of Saturday sessions. The curriculum uses group‑based lessons to build surfing skills across five incremental levels while emphasising Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety—surf survival and rescue techniques, basic first aid, and instruction about varying surf conditions—within a deliberately positive, supportive atmosphere.
Highlights
Program Highlights
Four‑week progressive skill development
The program is delivered as a 4‑week course that guides children through five incremental skill levels, with each week building on core surfing technique and ocean competence.
Ocean awareness, rescue and first aid basics
Lessons explicitly teach Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety skills — including surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first aid — alongside surf coaching.
Group‑based, participation‑focused sessions
NRMA Insurance SurfGroms uses group lessons designed to equip children with skills while encouraging participation through a fun and supportive setting.
What the day feels like
What a Saturday Block Feels Like
Across four consecutive Saturdays the program moves children through a planned progression: group‑based instruction that combines beach‑side ocean awareness teaching with staged in‑water practice aligned to one of five skill levels. The emphasis is on safe, repeatable skill development delivered in a positive group setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is best suited for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The offering is a four‑week program with sessions held on Saturdays.
Rates are listed at $240 per child for the 4‑week program, plus a $25 Surfing Australia Administration Fee.
No official equipment or clothing list is provided in the source material; contact the operator for specific gear recommendations and any additional requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the program?
The program teaches children from 5–12 years old.
How long is the SurfGroms program?
It is a four‑week program delivered as Saturday sessions.
On which day are sessions held?
Sessions take place on Saturdays.
How much does the program cost?
The listed rate is $240 per child for the four‑week program, plus a $25 Surfing Australia Administration Fee.
Who operates Woolworths SurfGroms at Secret Harbour?
The operator is Salt and Mantra – SurfGroms under the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program.