Orewa · Hibiscus Coast
Orewa
Long, forgiving banks 20 minutes from Auckland CBD. Blocks run daily from Boxing Day, 9:30 to 11am.
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Day programs · Boxing Day to late Jan
Kids Summer Surf Program
Three mornings in a row, 90 minutes a day, and each session builds on the last. The summer holidays are long; this is the part they'll talk about in February.
$169 · $189 public holidays
Ages 6 to 16
3 consecutive days
4 beaches
New block starting every few days
Pick your beach
Te Arai · Northland
Te Arai
White sand and our HQ beach. Same 3 day format on the banks the camps surf all summer.
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Mangawhai · ages 7+
Mangawhai
The Heads shorebreak, where groms build real skills, make mates and earn their stripes.
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Christchurch · Sumner
Christchurch
Sumner Beach mornings for the South Island crew, premium learner boards and full 4/3 wetsuits.
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Why three days in a row
Progression, not repetition
Day one is pop-ups and whitewater. Day two the coach already knows your kid's stance and pushes them wider. Day three is unbroken waves for many. Ninety minutes each morning, 9:30 to 11am, maximum six surfers per instructor, with board, wetsuit and rash shirt included.
Outside the summer window? The 2 and 4 day school holiday programs run every other school break. And when three days isn't enough, Ultimate Surf Camp is the overnight version.
Questions
Summer program FAQ
Which dates run?
Rolling 3 day blocks from Boxing Day to the end of January: 26 to 28 Dec, 29 to 31 Dec, then every three days through January. Pick any block at booking.
What time each morning?
9:30 to 11am, three consecutive mornings. Each 90 minute session builds directly on the one before, which is why three days in a row beats three scattered lessons.
Why is one block $189?
Blocks that include a public holiday are $189; every other block is $169. Same coaching, same three mornings.
Does my kid need experience?
No. Groups are split by ability with a maximum of six surfers per ISA qualified instructor, so first timers and improvers both get pushed at their level.
Which beaches run the program?
Orewa, Te Arai, Mangawhai (ages 7 and up there) and Christchurch's Sumner. Pick the beach near the bach when you book. If you are in Auckland and can get to Te Arai, book it: you will love the extra punch in the wave!
What do they bring?
Togs, towel and a water bottle. Board, wetsuit and rash shirt are ours, plus we offer a 10% shop discount when the stoke sticks.
What is the cancellation policy?
5 days notice for a full refund, or reschedule free of charge. Full terms are shown at checkout.
$169, gear included
Summer sorted, three mornings at a time
Blocks fill fastest in the first two January weeks. Book the beach near the bach.
Orewa + Te Arai Mangawhai Christchurch