Fun and interactive, our SurfKids program is a great way to build both children and parents skills and confidence in the beach environment.
SurfKids is a six-week course run on Saturday mornings designed to educate children and parents on ways to enjoy the beach safely.
Conducted by fully qualified surf lifesavers, the SurfKids program for children 5 to 7 years aims to deliver the following outcomes:
Dates
Cost
An important note for parents and guardians SurfKids requires parent/guardian participation in the class and for you to remain with your child at all times. Be sure to dress appropriately for this involvement! Please make alternative arrangements for the supervision of other children/siblings during the class. If conditions are unsuitable for swimming, the class will still proceed with the focus being on beach and surf awareness activities.
SurfKids is a six-week course run on Saturday mornings designed to educate children and parents on ways to enjoy the beach safely.
Conducted by fully qualified surf lifesavers, the SurfKids program for children 5 to 7 years aims to deliver the following outcomes:
| Personal Safety | Understand basic safety practices: demonstrate attracting attention, importance of having an adult present when in the water |
| Beach Awareness | Understand the types of animals that we share the beach with, identify dangerous animals |
| Patrol | Identify what a Lifesaver does, identify red and yellow flags and what they mean |
| Sun Safety | Understand the meaning of Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide |
| Water Confidence | Wade in and out of the water with confidence, catch waves and duck dive |
Dates
- Series 1: 3 November – 8 December 2018 (Registrations close Friday 19 October)
- Series 2: 2 February – 9 March 2019
Cost
- $100 (GST exempt) per child
An important note for parents and guardians SurfKids requires parent/guardian participation in the class and for you to remain with your child at all times. Be sure to dress appropriately for this involvement! Please make alternative arrangements for the supervision of other children/siblings during the class. If conditions are unsuitable for swimming, the class will still proceed with the focus being on beach and surf awareness activities.
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Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Available Spaces | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Alkimos Beach | 18 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Mullaloo Beach | 0 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Sorrento Beach | 3 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Watermans Bay, North Beach | 10 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Cottesloe Beach | 15 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Leighton Beach | 8 | |
| SurfKids - 5 - 7 years | 2 February 2019 | 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Coogee Beach | 6 |