SurfGroms at Turners Beach: Yamba's Three-Day Kids Surf Camp

NRMA Insurance SurfGroms Holiday Program brings children aged 5 to 12 to Turners Beach in Yamba, New South Wales, Australia for three mornings of focused surfing instruction. Delivered by Yamba - Angourie Surf School, the camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for three consecutive days, totaling six hours of small-group coaching with a maximum of eight participants per group. Turners Beach is a broad, sand-bottom shore with a gentle gradient and typically waist- to chest-high whitewater that creates a forgiving learning environment. Instructors begin on the sand with pop-up drills and paddle technique, then move to small soft-top boards and progressive wave selection so students experience repeated success. The program emphasizes ocean safety: rip awareness, safe entries and exits, and surf etiquette, forming practical habits that are as valuable as board skills. Small cohorts allow high coach-to-child ratios and individualized feedback, which accelerates learning and keeps sessions upbeat. On any given morning visitors may spot dolphins surfing the outer sets and shorebirds foraging along the wet sand, reminders of the living coastline that surrounds Yamba. Parents meet instructors at the Turners Beach carpark in Yamba; arrive dressed in rash shirts or swimwear, bring towels, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. The schedule is family-friendly, allowing for relaxed drop-offs and the chance to explore Yamba's cafes and riverfront while children develop ocean skills. What sets this camp apart is the national SurfGroms curriculum applied locally by Yamba - Angourie Surf School, combining clear progressions and child-focused coaching in an accessible beach setting. Families visiting Yamba will find the program an efficient way to turn a short holiday into lasting confidence in the water, and a safe first step toward a lifetime of coastal recreation. Beyond technique, the lessons introduce respect for local conditions and basic environmental awareness, such as avoiding dune vegetation and packing out rubbish. Turners Beach's broad foreshore and predictable shorebreak contrast with nearby rocky headlands, offering a visible classroom for observing wave transformation and coastal processes. Coaches often adapt drills to tides and swell, prioritizing sheltered windows when possible so younger learners work in calmer water and repeat attempts. Bookings use the provided FareHarbor link and spaces move quickly during school holidays, so early reservation is advisable for camper groups capped at eight. For parents, the program is a compact, well-structured investment: children build physical coordination, water literacy, and social confidence in a sequence designed for steady wins. Expect clear communication from instructors, an emphasis on safety, and measurable progress by day three - usually enough to catch a first green wave and return home excited. This program is ideal for beginners who want a structured, fun introduction to Australian surf culture.