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Ready to boost your child’s surfing skills? Coolum Surfing School offers a seven-week Intermediate Term program designed for kids and teens to develop technique, safety, and confidence on some of Queensland’s best beginner-friendly waves.
Ready to boost your child’s surfing skills? Coolum Surfing School offers a seven-week Intermediate Term program designed for kids and teens to develop technique, safety, and confidence on some of Queensland’s best beginner-friendly waves.
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Coolum Beach, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, offers a standout opportunity for young surfers with the Intermediate Kids and Teens Term Program at Coolum Surfing School. This seven-week, one-hour-per-session course is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 17 who are ready to sharpen their surfing skills and deepen their connection to the ocean.
Coolum Beach itself is framed by rugged headlands and sandy shorelines facing the Coral Sea, well known for consistent beach breaks ideal for learners and intermediates. The beaches here are bordered by native coastal flora, including banksias and she-oaks, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem that surfers get to enjoy while honing their craft.
Coolum Surfing School’s program stands out for its balanced approach: it emphasizes surf safety, paddling efficiency, positioning for unbroken waves, and essential maneuvers like standing and trimming. Experienced coaches provide a structured, supportive environment, guiding young participants through proven steps that have launched some students toward Australian championship levels. With equipment like rash shirts, wetsuits, and boards provided if needed, the sessions are both accessible and professional.
Safety remains paramount; lessons may shift to nearby beaches such as Mooloolaba or Maroochydore if conditions at Coolum become unsafe. The school’s location near Tickle Park offers a welcoming beach venue where kids can build confidence and foster lifelong respect for the surf.
Beyond skill-building, this program cultivates resilience and camaraderie among young surfers, making it a unique fixture in the Sunshine Coast outdoor scene. For families seeking to advance their kids’ surfing journey in a thoughtful yet fun environment, Coolum Surfing School’s Intermediate Term program enriches both abilities and dreams with every wave caught.
moderate.
1 hour per session.
Participants should have basic swimming skills and moderate fitness to paddle and balance on the board.
The program is tailored for children and teens aged 7 to 17 years old.
No, the school provides surfboards, wetsuits, and rash shirts if needed, but bringing a personal board is encouraged if available.
Lessons will be rescheduled or relocated to nearby beaches like Mooloolaba or Maroochydore to ensure safety.
There are seven weekly sessions, each lasting one hour.
Yes, this is an intermediate program, so participants should already know the basics of surfing and be comfortable in the water.
Experienced coaches emphasize surf safety, including ocean awareness, wave etiquette, and paddling techniques.
Coolum Beach has a rich cultural heritage tied to the Gubbi Gubbi people, with surfing introduced in the mid-20th century as the town developed.
The surf school promotes reef-safe sunscreens and participates in local beach cleanups to protect the coastal marine environment.
Coolum Surfing School is based at Coolum Beach, Queensland, providing instructor-led surfing lessons, multi-session term programs, holiday clinics and private coaching. The school offers beginner, intermediate and women-only sessions, with programs specifically for teens, kids and adult groups. Many offerings include multi-session packages such as three- and seven-session term programs and five-lesson private packages. Sessions list ages and group types, including teen programs for ages 13–17, kids programs for ages 7–14, women-only groups for ages 17 and up, and general adult group lessons. All lessons take place at Coolum Beach and, where noted, at nearby Tickle Park. Professional instructors provide on-beach coaching, technique instruction and safety guidance. Several experiences explicitly state that equipment is provided. Lesson formats include private one-hour lessons, three-lesson and five-lesson private packages, 1.5-hour beginner group lessons, and multi-day holiday programs. Coolum Surfing School focuses on building confidence, surf safety, paddling technique and wave-catching skills across progressive programs. The school’s structure supports skill development from first-time surfers through intermediate maneuvers and surf-reading. Programs are designed to be supportive and social, often emphasizing small groups and friendly atmospheres. Prospective participants should review each trip’s age ranges and session counts before booking. Instruction emphasizes surf safety briefings, on-beach demonstrations and tailored feedback. Small group sizes and private lesson options allow individualized progress. Booking details, session availability and confirmed instructor qualifications are available via the business listing or when booking each trip today.
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