BYRON BAY WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Four Days of Ocean Play: NRMA SurfGrom Holiday Camp for Kids in Byron Bay
A four-day SurfGrom program in Byron Bay teaching children aged 5–12 surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and essential beach safety through group games.
Four Days of Ocean Play: NRMA SurfGrom Holiday Camp for Kids in Byron Bay.
On Byron Bay’s beaches, the NRMA Insurance SurfGrom four-day holiday camp turns shoreline afternoons into structured play: group-based games that build confidence, incremental surf and SUP skills, and a curriculum of ocean awareness, surf survival and basic rescue techniques delivered in a positive, supportive environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Group-based games to teach ocean skills
The SurfGroms approach uses team games to teach core ocean skills and to encourage participation, making skill development social and fun for young learners.
Surfing and stand-up paddleboarding practice
Across the program kids receive purposeful instruction in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, progressing through the SurfGroms five incremental skill levels.
Ocean awareness, rescue and first aid basics
Sessions include beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques as well as basic first-aid concepts to give children practical, age-appropriate ocean safety skills.
What the day feels like
What the four-day camp actually feels like
The program layers short, energetic games with hands-on time in the water, guiding children through core surf and SUP techniques while emphasising ocean awareness and safety; coaches create a deliberately positive, supportive learning environment so kids progress across staged skill levels over four days.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Four-day Holiday Camp format.
AU $175.00 per child plus a AU $25 SurfGrom administration fee (headline pricing starts at AU $200 for the 4-day program).
No specific gear list is provided in the available details; families should consult the operator for a recommended packing list.
Run by Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay - SurfGroms in Byron Bay, New South Wales.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the SurfGrom program for?
The program is for children aged 5–12 years old.
How long is the NRMA SurfGrom holiday camp?
This offering is a four-day program.
What activities are included in the program?
The program combines group-based games with instruction in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, plus ocean awareness, beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first-aid concepts.
How does SurfGroms teach kids?
Lessons use group games to build participation and progress children through five incremental SurfGroms skill levels in a positive, supportive environment.
How much does the four-day program cost?
The listed rate is AU $175.00 per child plus a AU $25 SurfGrom administration fee (headline: starting at AU $200 for the 4-day program).
Who operates the SurfGrom sessions?
The program is operated by Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay - SurfGroms.