WOOLGOOLGA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Six Weeks on the Sand: Woolgoolga’s School-Term SurfGroms for 5–12-Year-Olds
A structured, six-week surf and SUP program at Woolgoolga Beach that teaches core ocean skills, beach safety and surf awareness for children aged 5–12.
Six Weeks on the Sand: Woolgoolga’s School-Term SurfGroms for 5–12-Year-Olds.
Solitary Islands Surf School’s SurfGroms program at Woolgoolga Beach is a deliberately playful, group-based curriculum that teaches children aged 5–12 how to surf and stand-up paddleboard while building core ocean skills, beach safety and surf awareness through games and progressive coaching.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learning by Play
SurfGroms uses group-based games to make learning accessible and engaging, creating a positive, supportive environment that encourages participation and builds confidence in the water.
Five Incremental Skill Levels
Lessons are structured across five progressive skill levels so children develop technique and decision-making at a pace suited to their ability, with an emphasis on surf awareness and core ocean skills.
Ocean Awareness and Rescue Basics
The program includes beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first aid as part of its core curriculum to ensure children understand how to read varying surf conditions and stay safe.
What the day feels like
What the Six Weeks Feels Like
Across a six-week term, SurfGroms mixes dry-land games, shore-based instruction and on-water practice in an intentionally supportive group setting—each lesson designed to be memorable while steadily advancing a child through progressive skill levels in both surfing and stand-up paddleboarding.
THE APPROACH
Learning by Play
SurfGroms uses group-based games to make learning accessible and engaging, creating a positive, supportive environment that encourages participation and builds confidence in the water.
THE SKILLS
Five Incremental Skill Levels
Lessons are structured across five progressive skill levels so children develop technique and decision-making at a pace suited to their ability, with an emphasis on surf awareness and core ocean skills.
THE SAFETY FOCUS
Ocean Awareness and Rescue Basics
The program includes beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first aid as part of its core curriculum to ensure children understand how to read varying surf conditions and stay safe.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is built for, and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Program runs as a six-week term offering focused progression across the term.
Rate from $125 as listed for the program.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied material; consult Solitary Islands Surf School – SurfGroms for recommended clothing and equipment.
Sessions take place at Woolgoolga Beach, New South Wales.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can enroll in SurfGroms at Woolgoolga?
The program is for children aged 5–12 years old.
How long is the SurfGroms term?
The offering is structured as a six-week program.
What activities will children learn?
Children learn surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, core ocean skills, beach safety and surf awareness through group games and progressive coaching.
What safety and first-aid skills are covered?
The curriculum includes surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first aid as part of ocean awareness and beach-safety training.
How much does the program cost?
Rates start from $125 for the program as listed.
Where does SurfGroms operate in Woolgoolga?
Sessions are held at Woolgoolga Beach under Solitary Islands Surf School – SurfGroms.