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Salt and Mantra’s NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program at Secret Harbour offers kids aged 5-12 a four-week Saturday surf course focusing on skills, safety, and ocean awareness. Discover how this engaging program shapes confident young surfers in Western Australia.
Salt and Mantra’s NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program at Secret Harbour offers kids aged 5-12 a four-week Saturday surf course focusing on skills, safety, and ocean awareness. Discover how this engaging program shapes confident young surfers in Western Australia.
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Operated by Salt and Mantra - SurfGroms · Secret Harbour, Western Australia
Secret Harbour, located along Western Australia's sun-soaked coastline, offers a dynamic playground for young water adventurers. At Palermo Cove, Salt and Mantra - SurfGroms delivers the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms 4 Week Program designed specifically for children aged 5 to 12. This Saturday session series steps beyond mere surfing instruction to cultivate ocean awareness, safety, and rescue skills, making it a standout in youth surf education.
The program unfolds across four carefully structured weeks. Each session challenges young surfers to build confidence on the waves, starting with paddling techniques and progressing to surf survival and basic first aid skills. The group setting fosters camaraderie and ensures every child gets personal guidance in a supportive atmosphere. Salt and Mantra’s focus on ocean knowledge anchors the experience, helping kids read the shifting surf conditions of Secret Harbour’s sandy beach stretch.
Secret Harbour’s coastal environment presents a unique blend of gentle breaks suitable for learners and deeper offshore reefs, creating varied conditions that enrich the lessons without overwhelming the young participants. The local ecosystem features coastal banksia and she-oaks, with seabirds often gliding nearby, adding layers of natural intrigue to each session.
Salt and Mantra’s dedication to developing both practical skills and a love of the ocean has made them a vital part of the Western Australia outdoor community. Their programs nurture the next generation of surfers who respect the sea while gaining valuable life skills.
For families looking to introduce children to the ocean’s challenges in a safe, structured, and fun environment, NRMA Insurance SurfGroms at Secret Harbour is an exceptional choice. The combination of expert instruction, local coastal charm, and a strong safety focus elevates this program beyond a simple surf school.
easy.
1.5–2 hours per session.
Suitable for children with average fitness levels who enjoy active play and swimming
The program is designed specifically for children aged 5 to 12.
No experience is necessary; the program welcomes complete beginners.
Lessons include ocean awareness, beach safety, basic first aid, and surf rescue skills.
Sessions run for about 1.5 to 2 hours each Saturday over four consecutive weeks.
Kids should bring swimmers, reef-safe sunscreen, a water bottle, and wear or bring a wetsuit if the weather is cooler.
Yes, parents are encouraged to stay and support their children while maintaining a safe distance from the water.
Secret Harbour was developed in the 1980s as an integrated coastal estate focused on accessible ocean recreation.
Salt and Mantra encourages sustainable beach practices, emphasizing reef-safe products and responsible ocean use among young surfers.
Salt and Mantra - SurfGroms operates from Secret Harbour in Western Australia, offering SurfGroms programs for children aged 5 to 12. The business runs Woolworths SurfGroms 'Come Try Day' in spring, a free, one-hour introductory session where children can catch their first waves in a supportive setting. Salt and Mantra also delivers NRMA Insurance SurfGroms four-week programs with Saturday sessions that combine progressive group lessons and practical water skills. Programs focus on ocean awareness, beach safety and basic rescue techniques, designed to develop confidence, water competence and teamwork among young participants. Lessons follow the SurfGroms curriculum and are suitable for beginners through early improvers, providing a structured pathway from the introductory Come Try Day into the four-week course. Salt and Mantra partners with national SurfGroms sponsors such as Woolworths and NRMA Insurance to present branded community events and programs locally. The location at Secret Harbour provides consistent access to family-friendly beach conditions appropriate for junior surf lessons. Salt and Mantra emphasizes safe, age-appropriate activities delivered in group formats, and communicates program details, schedules and requirements to families in advance. Parents can register children for the free Come Try Day or enroll them in the NRMA Insurance four-week Saturday program to secure a place. Salt and Mantra - SurfGroms aims to introduce young surfers to wave riding while reinforcing essential ocean safety skills.
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