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Kids Surfing Lessons
Highlights
- Join expert instructors at Manly Surf School for four-day kids' courses that ensure fun and rapid learning.
- Equip your child with a surfboard and wetsuit tailored for their age group, enhancing comfort and confidence.
- Learn essential surf safety skills, including identifying rips and shorebreaks, to foster ocean awareness and safety.
- Experience a mix of surfing and bodysurfing techniques, preparing kids for any ocean adventure with confidence.
The team of instructors at Manly Surf School run four day courses for kids every school holidays, even in winter. All kids are provided with the right surfboard, wetsuit and placed in the right age group to get them having the most fun and learning quicker.
Classes run for 1.5 hours and the kids are taught surf safety (rips, shorebreaks, wipeouts), surfing skills, (beginner to advanced), paddling, standing, turning, surf etiquette and how to identify dangers of the ocean. They also teach bodysurfing and surf swimming so the kids know what to do if their legrope breaks.
Itinerary highlights
Manly Beach
This is a four day program focussing on the basics of surfing in a safe environment. Kids ages from 5 years and upwards can join a holiday program at any one of the four locations across the Northern Beaches. Lessons run from Mondays – Thursdays at low tide.
Tour details
- On demand
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Sevice Activity
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Manly Surf School
Located on the iconic Manly Beach, Manly Surf School has been operating for over twenty five years and is Sydney’s largest surf school. Open seven days per week, throughout the year and offering daily group lessons, private lessons and holiday programs with multiple local breaks (beaches) on offer. Experience the lifestyle on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the thrill of surfing with the locals, at one of four locations including Long Reef, Collaroy, Manly and Palm Beach.
Whether you are an absolute beginner, intermediate or pro, Manly Surf has a program that will suit every age and ability. Matt and his team of highly qualified team of instructors will take you through the basics of paddling and pop ups before heading into the water.
Low tide is best time of the day for children and weak swimmers and Manly Surf School Staff are happy to assist over the phone to discuss conditions and the best time of the day to book for families with younger children (ages 5 and up).
All equipment of softboards and wetsuits are provided for the duration of the lesson and included in the cost. Pricing packages are also available online and in person, for those wanting to surf more than once and can be used at any location.
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