Kids Only Introduction to Surf Session

The journey, in full

Kids-only classes are run with an even lower coach-to-participant ratio of 4:1 to ensure maximum amounts of both safety and fun! What to expect! Our Shop is located behind the Seaway Cafe, at the end of Seaworld Drive Main Beach. The seaway cafe is located in the car park and parking is FREE all day. Check-in time is 15 min before your lesson, to find us just walk down the right-hand side between the Cafe and the amenities block and come in the back gate. Get Ready: We need you to be in your swimwear when you arrive so we can get the class started on time. We will check you in, make sure everyone has arrived, grab a rashie/ wet suit and board, and head down to the beach. Mum or Dad can jump in and help with carrying the board if you like but we do pair up the kids to make it easier for them to carry. Get Started: This is where you have to listen, the instructors will run through a really important safety brief about the conditions you are surfing in on that day followed by some really easy techniques to help you get up on the board as easily as possible and maximize your vertical time on the board and of course how to fall off safely. Once the instructors are confident that you are all good to go, it's then time to... Get Wet: This is what you came for. The instructors will take the group down to the water together, before your big toe goes in they will run through the formation they need you to stay in so everyone gets a great crack at it and the instructors can give you tips. If you are doing what these expert instructors are telling you should be pretty much standing on your first or second wave! Get Vertical: At first, the instructors will help by pulling you onto the best waves, but it won’t be long before you can pick your own and go for it. Some people learn faster than others for one reason or another, but the instructors are there to help everyone achieve the best they can. We do appreciate that some children may get tired or cold during the lesson, so the instructors may choose to come out of the water and do some warm-up activities with them. Get Sharing: After a good hour and 20 min (if you can last that long) in the water you should be tired, satisfied, and have a big smile on your face, meet some new friends, and want to tell the world. It’s now time for the Instagram group pic so you can share it with your friends. if the conditions are good and everyone has been catching lots of waves the instructors will do their best to grab some photos of you ripping. The instructors will do everything they can to get some good shots of you but sometimes it’s just not possible- they will not compromise your safety for a photo. Get Dry: You will be a little salty and sandy so if you want to have a quick rinse off now is the time to nip off quickly to one of the outdoor fresh water showers and bathrooms and freshen up and get dry. Time to say goodbye to your new mates and if you LOVED it, chat with the instructors about signing up for one of our beginner surf programs!