easy
1 hour
Basic swimming ability and comfort in the water expected; suitable for most children in good health.
Sparky’s Surf School offers private, beginner-friendly surf lessons tailored for kids in Honolulu. With expert guidance and a focus on safety, young surfers aged 4-15 ride their first waves in a calm, supportive setting.
Apply reef-safe sunscreen liberally to protect skin and marine life; avoid the eye area to prevent irritation.
Get to the beach early to settle in, meet Sparky, and enjoy calmer waters before crowds arrive.
Encourage kids to stay patient and upbeat—learning to surf is as much mental as physical.
Light swimwear and a towel are perfect as no wetsuit is needed in Hawaii’s warm ocean temperatures.
Surfing has deep roots in Hawaiian culture, dating back centuries as a spiritual and social practice.
Sparky’s Surf School emphasizes reef-safe sunscreen and education on preserving coral reefs and ocean health.
Protects delicate skin and Hawaii’s coral reefs from harmful chemicals.
summer specific
Light and comfortable swimwear keeps kids cool and free to move.
summer specific
Useful for drying off post-lesson and staying warm on the beach.
Staying hydrated under the Hawaiian sun is important during active time outdoors.
summer specific