OCEAN GROVE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Four Days by the Shore: A Surf-Confidence Intensive for Kids at Ocean Grove
A four-day school-holiday program that teaches children (5–12) surfing and stand-up paddleboarding in short, safety-focused 1.5‑hour sessions.
Four Days by the Shore: A Surf-Confidence Intensive for Kids at Ocean Grove.
Woolworths SurfGroms at Ocean Grove runs across four consecutive school-holiday days, pairing age-appropriate coaching with playful group games to build surf technique, board control and ocean confidence in children aged 5–12.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Qualified lifeguard tuition
Lessons are delivered by fully qualified lifeguard instructors who prioritise safety while giving hands-on guidance to help children catch their first waves and progress their skills.
Ocean awareness and lifelong safety
The program weaves beach safety, ocean awareness and basic first‑aid techniques into every session so participants leave with practical, long-term confidence in the water.
Progressive, playful instruction for young learners
Across four consecutive days the coaching advances in small, age‑appropriate steps—balancing technique work with games so children build board control and enjoyment alongside confidence.
What the day feels like
What the four-day intensive feels like
Each 1.5‑hour session begins with a short meet-and-greet and beach walk, moves into games and safety briefings, then into waist‑deep water where instructors use soft beginner boards and hands-on coaching to get kids surfing. Sessions include mid-class feedback and extra practice time before a rinse-and-wrap at the surf school—each day building on the last to deepen water awareness and technique.
THE INSTRUCTORS
Qualified lifeguard tuition
Lessons are delivered by fully qualified lifeguard instructors who prioritise safety while giving hands-on guidance to help children catch their first waves and progress their skills.
THE SKILLSET
Ocean awareness and lifelong safety
The program weaves beach safety, ocean awareness and basic first‑aid techniques into every session so participants leave with practical, long-term confidence in the water.
THE FORMAT
Progressive, playful instruction for young learners
Across four consecutive days the coaching advances in small, age‑appropriate steps—balancing technique work with games so children build board control and enjoyment alongside confidence.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should check options first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Children need a swimsuit, towel and a bag for belongings; apply sunscreen before the lesson and avoid bringing valuables into the water.
Go Ride A Wave supplies all learn-to-surf equipment, including soft beginner boards, leg-rope and full‑length wetsuits.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each lesson?
Each session runs for 1.5 hours.
What ages can join SurfGroms?
The program is for children aged 5–12.
Do participants need to be able to swim?
No minimum swimming ability is required; lessons are kept in waist‑deep water and supervised by qualified lifeguards.
What should my child bring to a lesson?
Bring a swimsuit, towel and a bag for belongings; apply sunscreen beforehand and leave valuables at home or secure them in a bag.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—Go Ride A Wave provides soft beginner boards, leg-rope and full-length wetsuits for all students.
Where do we meet for the lesson?
Meet at the Go Ride A Wave trailer, 200 metres past the Surf Life Saving Club (near the toilet block); please arrive 15 minutes early for wetsuit fitting.