CURRUMBIN WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
School-holiday surf education that treats the beach like a classroom: playful, progressive lessons for kids in Currumbin
NRMA Insurance SurfGroms runs 1–5 day holiday programs in Currumbin teaching 5–12 year olds surfing and stand-up paddleboarding with a focus on ocean awareness and beach safety.
School-holiday surf education that treats the beach like a classroom: playful, progressive lessons for kids in Currumbin.
On Currumbin’s sand, NRMA Insurance SurfGroms stages short, focused school-holiday programs that introduce children to surfing and stand-up paddleboarding through structured group games. Lessons are designed to be positive and supportive while building core ocean skills, beach safety and confidence in the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Games-first approach keeps kids engaged
Lessons use group-based games to teach board skills and water sense, turning repetitive drills into accessible, confidence-building activities for young learners.
Ocean awareness and beach safety are core lessons
Beyond riding waves or paddling, the program teaches surf survival, basic rescue techniques and first-aid foundations so children learn how to read and respond to changing surf conditions.
Five incremental skill levels for steady progression
Instruction is structured across five skill levels so kids can move through staged challenges—from beginner balance and board handling to more advanced ocean skills—at their own pace.
What the day feels like
What a lesson feels like
A typical session feels energetic and organised: beach-based warm-ups and games break down technique, then short, supervised in-water practice on boards or SUPs reinforces those skills. The tone is deliberately encouraging, with instructors guiding children through incremental skill levels while embedding ocean-safety lessons.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Programs are offered as 1–5 consecutive day options during school holidays.
Check with Surfing Services Australia - SurfGroms for specific equipment lists and any operator-provided gear details.
Program eligibility is for children aged 5–12.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What age groups are eligible for NRMA Insurance SurfGroms?
The program is designed for children aged 5 to 12.
How long do the programs run?
Programs are available as 1–5 consecutive day options.
What activities are taught?
Lessons teach surfing and stand-up paddleboarding skills through group-based games, along with ocean awareness and beach safety topics.
Does the program include safety and rescue training?
Yes. Sessions cover surf survival and rescue techniques as well as basic first-aid related to beach situations.
How is skill progression handled?
Instruction is structured across five incremental skill levels so children can progress through staged challenges.
Who operates the SurfGroms programs?
The programs are run by Surfing Services Australia - SurfGroms under the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms banner.