Epic x1 day kids Surf & Skate camp! | Available during the January school holidays!
A one-day January holiday program on the Kapiti Coast where kids ages 7–16 learn to surf and skate with expert instructors. All equipment is provided; the day emphasizes safety, skills, and fun.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — children should be comfortable playing outdoors and able to swim short distances; stamina for repeated sessions helps.
Wildlife
History
The Kapiti Coast has long-standing Māori connections and a history of coastal fishing and travel that shape local place names and stories.
Conservation
Respect dune vegetation and native plants like pingao; pack out all rubbish and avoid trampling restoration areas to protect coastal habitat.
Wellington Surf Lessons
Epic x1 day kids Surf & Skate camp! | Available during the January school holidays!
Wellington Surf Lessons is a surf school in Wellington, New Zealand that runs surf programs at Lyall Bay and on the Kapiti Coast. The business offers a mix of lessons designed for families, kids, women, and individuals seeking private instruction. Offerings include a Kids Surf & Skate Holiday Program at Lyall Bay and Kapiti Coast, regular kids' lessons and calendars, a women's lesson calendar, private surf lessons at Lyall Bay, and an online booking calendar for scheduling.
The curriculum focuses on water safety, ocean awareness, paddling technique, pop-up mechanics and wave selection. Sessions use progressive coaching methods so beginners build skills reliably and intermediate surfers refine technique. Classes are weather- and surf-dependent to ensure safe, appropriate conditions. Equipment is provided appropriate to participants’ age and ability, with soft-top boards for learners and suitable wetsuits where required.
Wellington Surf Lessons emphasizes a supportive learning environment, small group formats for scheduled lessons, and personalized attention in private sessions. The kids' Surf & Skate Holiday Program combines skate coaching with surf lessons to develop balance and board control while creating a social experience for participants. Women's lessons are structured to be encouraging and communal, with flexible scheduling from mid-October.
Booking is managed through a calendar system that lists available dates for Lyall Bay lessons. The business provides reliable, local surf instruction focused on skill development, safety and fun.
Locations
Lyall Bay, Kapiti
Lessons run at two coastal locations
Seasonal Programs
Mid-Oct & January
Start windows for lesson series
Programs Offered
Kids, Women, Private
Range of lesson types available
Booking
Lyall Bay Calendar
Online scheduling for lessons
Check the Lyall Bay booking calendar to reserve kids' programs, women's classes, or private lessons and secure a preferred date.
Sun protection
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen before arrival and reapply between sessions—sun and sand reflect strongly on the Kapiti Coast.
Bring a water bottle
Hydration keeps kids energized across both surf and skate blocks; refill stations may be limited.
Wear layers
Morning wind and afternoon sun demand a wetsuit or rash guard plus a light jacket for shore breaks.
Helmets for skate
Ensure kids have a properly fitted skate helmet and closed-toe shoes for the skate segment; instructors will check fit.
Broad-spectrum sunscreen
Protects skin during long outdoor sessions on sand and water.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Keeps kids hydrated between surf and skate blocks.
summer
Closed-toe shoes
Required for skate practice and safer around equipment.
summer
Light wind jacket
Useful for cool mornings or onshore breezes between sessions.
spring