Day programs
- Half or full day, from $22 per student
- Mapped to HPE and Water Skills for Life
- All gear provided, Years 1 to 13
Schools & groups, by Aotearoa Surf
The school surf day your students will still talk about in assembly
Curriculum-linked surf and beach programs, multi-day camps and NZ's only overnight school camps. Fully documented safety, transparent per-student pricing, and every bit of your EOTC paperwork handled.
Teaching NZ to surf since 2002
1000+ five-star Google reviews
EOTC compliant
Qualmark GOLD certified
WorkSafe compliant
Auckland, Northland & Canterbury
Three ways in
Pick the shape of your trip
Overnight school camps
- 2 nights 3 days or longer at Mangawhai
- 40 to 140 students, fully turnkey
- From $349 per student, subsidies available
Small group surf camps
- 6 to 40 people, 1 to 4 nights
- Eco pods at Te Arai or the Mangawhai Surf Lodge
- From $139 per person per night
Safety, documented
Built for the person who signs the RAMS
Most surf providers say "safety first". We hand you the file that proves it.
Compliant & certified
EOTC compliant, WorkSafe compliant and Qualmark GOLD certified, with every credential supplied in your safety pack.
RAMS supplied
Dated, activity-specific RAMS and a pre-filled Proposal Agreement, before you book.
Stated ratios
Published in-water ratios, tightened for juniors and non-swimmers. No vague reassurance.
For you as a teacher
The easiest EOTC trip you will run this year
- Paperwork done: RAMS, provider agreement, consent templates and itinerary arrive in one pack.
- Curriculum evidence: stated learning outcomes per session, mapped to HPE and Water Skills for Life.
- Transparent pricing: per-student rates published up front, with funded subsidies available for camps and full-day programs.
- You get a day at the beach too: our instructors run the water, your team runs the encouragement.
Funded subsidies are available for overnight school camps and full-day surf programs.
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Where we surf
Three regions, one standard
Auckland
Orewa, Long Bay, Omaha, Piha, Te Arai, Waiheke and more, or a location near you.
Auckland programs
Northland
Mangawhai, our camps HQ, plus Langs Beach, Ruakaka, Matapouri and the far north.
Northland programs
Canterbury
Sumner, New Brighton, Kaikoura and Timaru: real surf education for South Island schools.
Canterbury programsQuestions teachers ask first
Quick answers
What if my class has never surfed?
Perfect, that is who our programs are built for. Sessions start on the sand, progress at each student's pace, and most first-timers stand up on day one. Non-swimmers are catered for with tightened ratios and standing-depth water.
How much does it cost?
Per-student pricing for every format is published on our pricing page: half days from $22, full days from $25, with what's provided spelled out. No mystery pricing.
What do students need to bring?
Togs, a towel, lunch and warm clothes for afterwards. We provide everything else: wetsuits in all sizes, soft learner boards, sun protection rash shirts and qualified instructors, right down to the sunscreen.
Is the whole group surfing at once?
Not at all. Based on your numbers we build a two or three station rotation plan: surfing plus beach games, surf rescue, team building challenges and sports games. We put together the best activities and schedule to suit your student numbers and age group.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
Rain alone does not cancel a surf day. If surf or wind conditions are unsafe, we make a documented call the afternoon before: we move to a sheltered backup beach, switch to the beach-based program, or reschedule free.
Can you take a whole year level?
Yes. Full-day programs run up to 100 students and overnight camps up to 140, with groups rotating through stations so in-water ratios never stretch. More students just means more days or more camps!
When is the best time of year to book?
Terms 1 and 4 are peak surf season and book out first. Term 2 often has the best availability, surprisingly good waves, and the water is still warm. We are booking several years in advance and always pencil in our existing schools so you do not miss out. Book in early!
What schools say
Named schools, named teachers
Our Kids said it was the best trip of their primary school experience and were so glad it was their last.Mike Cox, Teacher Pinehurst School, roll 1,146
What a breath of fresh air your RAMS are. It is surprising how unprepared some organisers are.Nick Roberts, Executive Director International Kaipara College, roll 728
Overall, the camp was a highlight. It was incredibly rewarding to see the students surfing and absolutely loving the experience.Andrew van Stipriaan Takapuna Grammar School, roll 2,266
Get a proposal for your class this week
Tell us your numbers, dates and region. We reply within one school day with pricing, availability and the safety pack.