Primary (Years 1 to 6)
- Beach safety and ocean confidence first
- Standing-depth whitewater, tight ratios
- Water Skills for Life foundations
Day programs
School surf programs for every year level
Half-day and full-day surf and beach programs, built around your students' age, ability and curriculum focus. All gear, all instructors, all paperwork included.
Choose your level
Programs by year level
Same documented safety and curriculum mapping throughout; the water time, challenge and outcomes shift with the age group.
Intermediate (Years 7 to 8)
- Real surfing: paddle, pop up, ride
- Rip identification and self-rescue skills
- Challenge and reflection built in
Secondary (Years 9 to 13)
- Surf-zone competence and leadership
- Leadership, achievement & confidence
- Sports teams and PE classes welcome
Groups & youth (non-school)
- Youth trusts, holiday and community groups
- Churches, iwi and whanau groups
- Same safety system, flexible format
Half day or full day?
Half days (from $22 per student) suit groups of 4 to 60 students, who want the core surf lesson and beach safety experience. Full days (from $25) suit groups of 30 or more, up to 100 students: we build an activity rotation around the surfing, adding beach education, surf rescue, beach games and team-building challenges so everyone is active all day.
Every program includes
What's in the price
- Wetsuits in every size
- Soft learner surfboards
- Rash shirts & sun protection
- Qualified, vetted instructors
- RAMS & EOTC paperwork
- Funded subsidies for full days
- Wet-weather backup plan
Programs run at our beaches in Auckland, Northland and Canterbury. From-pricing for each format is on the pricing page.
What schools say
Reviews from the programs above
The students 'loved' the surfing aspect of the day very much and then the life rescue. I went to the days twice and enjoyed them very much.Cara Bergin-Stuart, Deputy Principal Northcross Intermediate, roll 1,505
We would highly recommend this program to other schools because it's a well-structured, enriching experience that aligns with educational goals.Angela Bell, Deputy Principal Warkworth School
We have always enjoyed what you guys have done for us... Corne was awesome. He runs things well and work with kids really well.Todd Davidson, Mansfield House Leader Macleans College, roll 3,084
Not sure which level fits?
Tell us your year group and we will recommend the right program shape and send a sample itinerary.