Eight Weeks of Surfing and Safety for Kids on Lennox Head

LENNOX HEAD WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Eight Weeks of Surfing and Safety for Kids on Lennox Head

An 8-week SurfGroms program that teaches children to surf and stand‑up paddleboard while building ocean awareness and rescue skills.

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Eight Weeks of Surfing and Safety for Kids on Lennox Head.

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Location
Lennox Head
Operator
Let's Go Surfing Lennox Head - SurfGroms
Category
Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Woolworths SurfGroms at Lennox Head delivers an 8‑week, group‑based curriculum for children that blends games with guided instruction in surfing and stand‑up paddleboarding, anchored by lessons in ocean awareness, beach safety and basic rescue techniques.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROGRAM

Eight weeks of progressive water skills

The SurfGroms course runs across eight weeks and progresses through five incremental skill levels, using group games and structured lessons to build confidence and ability in the water.

THE SKILLS

Ocean awareness, safety and rescue

Lessons explicitly teach ocean awareness and beach safety, including surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first aid skills alongside surfing and SUP fundamentals.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Supportive, game‑based learning

NRMA Insurance SurfGroms frames each session around group games designed to encourage participation and create a positive, supportive learning environment for children.

What the day feels like

What the eight‑week course feels like

Across the eight weeks children move through staged skill levels in a group setting where instructors use playful drills and games to teach board skills, SUP techniques and practical safety—aiming to build both ability and water confidence.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits—and who it’s designed for.

1
Young beginners (ages 5–7)Well suited: the program uses games and supportive instruction to introduce board skills and basic water safety to younger children within the 5–12 age range.
2
Older kids (ages 8–12)Well suited: older children progress through incremental skill levels and can consolidate surf and SUP techniques while learning rescue and first aid basics.
3
Parents of first‑time surfersGood match: the course emphasizes a positive, supportive learning environment and teaches essential beach safety that parents will recognise as foundational skills.
4
Competitive young surfersLimited match: the SurfGroms curriculum is focused on foundational skills, safety and confidence through games rather than advanced competitive training.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Verified details do not list specific gear; contact the operator for guidance on clothing, boards or protective equipment required for sessions.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What ages can join SurfGroms?

The program is for children aged 5–12 years old.

How long does the course run?

This is an eight‑week program.

What skills are taught during the course?

Children learn surfing and stand‑up paddleboarding fundamentals, ocean awareness, beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first aid across five incremental skill levels.

How much does the 8‑week program cost?

The verified rate is AU $240.00 per child plus a AU $25 SurfGrom administration fee (total AU $265).

What teaching approach do instructors use?

NRMA Insurance SurfGroms uses group‑based games to encourage participation and create a positive, supportive learning environment.

Who operates the program at Lennox Head?

The operator is Let's Go Surfing Lennox Head - SurfGroms.