Youth Surf Camp
Five days, four nights, four breaks. Teens live at the Te Arai Eco Pods, surf twice a day and come home tired, salty and different.
Pack a bag, we bring the rest
Safe hands, since 2002
Every instructor is ISA qualified, first aid trained and police checked. We target water ratios of 1:6, sessions are matched to conditions and ability, and the crew has been doing exactly this for over twenty years with Qualmark GOLD certification behind it. Parents and caregivers get daily email updates and an online photo album through the week, and a free photo package comes home with every camper. Phones get a healthy amount of neglect.
Camp is based at our own hillside venue on Te Arai Point Road, a short drive from the surf, with proper beds, hot showers, ocean views and a kitchen turning out real food.
Five days of this
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What parents say
The kids and youth surf camps are fantastic. The kids come back absolutely pumped and wanting to go again. Great experiences and memories made in a device free environment. I could not recommend these enough.
The boys had a great time. Awesome location, great facilities, friendly team. Thanks Che for looking after us.
Youth camp FAQ
What ages can come?
13 to 18. Ages 8 to 15 are better suited to Ultimate Surf Camp at Moirs Point.
Does my teen need surf experience?
No. Sessions split by ability, from first waves in the whitewater to unbroken faces at Forestry. Improvers get pushed properly.
What is included in the $1050?
Four nights at the Te Arai Eco Pods, all meals, daily coached surf sessions with boards and wetsuits, a free photo package and daily email updates home.
What does a camp day look like?
Daily coached surfing across Te Arai, Forestry, Mangawhai and Langs, with meals, beach time and camp evenings in between. Conditions set the timetable; the surf always wins.
How much supervision is there?
A dedicated Operations Manager, Camp Manager and multiple instructors who are ISA qualified, first aid trained and police checked, with target water ratios of no more than 1:6, running under Qualmark GOLD systems since 2002. Parents and caregivers get daily email updates and an online photo album.
How do campers get there?
Drop off at Te Arai, or Auckland transfer options when booking. With airport pickups available too, camp works from anywhere in NZ; simply choose your transfer option when booking.
What should they pack?
A bag of clothes for five days, togs, towel and a sleeping bag or blanket. Boards and wetsuits are ours, and the week before camp we email the full reminder list. Campers are welcome to bring their own surfboard or wetsuit too.
What is the cancellation policy?
21 or more days out: full refund or free reschedule. 7 or more days out: free reschedule. Full terms and conditions for your booking are shown at checkout.