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Woolworths FLEXI SurfGroms offers children aged 5-12 a dynamic four-day surfing program on Caloundra’s beaches. Learn surf skills, beach safety, and ocean awareness in a fun, supportive setting with expert instructors.
Woolworths FLEXI SurfGroms offers children aged 5-12 a dynamic four-day surfing program on Caloundra’s beaches. Learn surf skills, beach safety, and ocean awareness in a fun, supportive setting with expert instructors.
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Operated by Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms · Woorim, Queensland
Caloundra, located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, offers a vibrant coastal playground known for its consistent surf breaks and family-friendly beaches. This stretch boasts softer, rolling waves ideal for beginners and young surfers, making it a natural fit for Woolworths FLEXI SurfGroms by Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms. This specialized program invites children aged 5 to 12 into the ocean world through structured sessions spread across four days, blending surf skill development with group activities that emphasize teamwork and safety.
What sets SurfGroms apart is its focus on a supportive, playful learning environment, targeting kids at various ability levels and weaving in crucial ocean knowledge. The curriculum covers everything from paddling and wave riding to beach safety practices and ocean awareness—critical lessons in surf survival and rescue techniques that build confidence beyond just catching waves. Each participant receives a Rip Curl pack filled with essentials like a rash vest, sunscreen, and a logbook to track their progress.
This program operates directly on Caloundra’s shores where the sand is firm and the ocean floor shifts gently, creating manageable surf zones that minimize risk while maximizing fun and progression. The area’s warm, subtropical climate and reliable swell patterns provide kids a welcoming year-round surf playground. Caloundra’s local character and welcoming surf culture make it more than a lesson site; it’s a gateway to a lifelong connection with the ocean.
Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms has carved out a unique spot in the outdoor recreation landscape here, blending safety, education, and enjoyment for young adventurers in a setting that respects natural rhythms of the sea. Parents can rest assured their kids are learning from experienced instructors who honor the ocean’s power while nurturing each child’s surfing potential.
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4 sessions over 4 days, each 1–2 hours.
Suitable for children with basic physical activity ability; no prior experience required
Children aged 5 to 12 years can join the program, tailored to beginner and intermediate skill levels.
No previous experience is required; the lessons are designed to build foundational skills safely from the start.
Qualified instructors supervise all sessions, teaching ocean safety, surf survival, and first aid fundamentals.
Participants receive a Rip Curl pack including rash vests and sunscreen, but swimmers should bring their own swimwear and water bottles.
Yes, parents are welcome to observe from the beach, encouraging kids while instructors maintain a safe learning space.
The first session schedules the remaining three to align with ideal surf and weather conditions for optimal learning.
Caloundra has a rich coastal heritage dating back to Indigenous communities who navigated these waters for millennia.
Local surf schools engage in ongoing beach clean-ups and promote eco-friendly sun protections to preserve marine health.
Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms is a Caloundra-based surf program focused on introducing children and beginners to surfing in a safe, supportive environment. Located on the beaches of Caloundra, Queensland, the school runs structured programs that teach essential ocean skills, beach safety, surf techniques and group-based games designed for learning and fun. The program lineup includes September Holiday Intensives, which deliver concentrated surf instruction prioritising safety and enjoyment, and the Woolworths FLEXI SurfGroms - Caloundra series, a four-session program for children aged 5–12 that combines practical surf coaching with beach games and receives a Rip Curl pack for each participant. Sessions are designed for beginners and for those seeking to build on existing skills, with step-by-step progressions and clear safety information communicated throughout. Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms presents programs that emphasize ocean awareness, board handling and wave-riding fundamentals while creating a positive group atmosphere. Communication with guardians about session structure and participant needs is part of the school’s approach, and the programs aim to create memorable, confidence-building experiences for young surfers. Based in a popular coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, the school operates in an environment suited to learning basic surf techniques and enjoying family-friendly beach time. Sunshine Coast Surf Schools - SurfGroms is presented as a local option for families seeking organised, safety-focused surf lessons and holiday intensives in Caloundra, Queensland. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the programs are listed alongside other Sunshine Coast activities to help families plan surf-focused holidays. Bookings are available online.
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