Our school holiday programs are primarily led by female coaches, with our male coach Dylan assisting in some sessions. For more info check out our ‘Team’ section of our website --> www.girlsonboard.com.au
This program is designed for beginner and advanced beginner surfers aged 12–16, whether or not they have previous surfing experience.
School Holiday Surf Program
Our school holiday program offers personalised group lessons tailored to each participant. We teach children surf safety, proper technique, and provide coaching to improve their skills. At Girls on Board we use a high coach to student ratio to ensure maximum coaching time for participants.
This program is ideal for complete beginners or advanced beginners looking to take their surfing to the next level. Jess Laing, founder of Girls on Board, has grown up on Phillip Island and has been surfing here for over 29 years. Together with the Girls on Board team, she brings expert knowledge of all local beaches.
Surfing is more than just riding waves. Our program helps children develop a deeper understanding of the ocean and how to stay safe in its ever-changing conditions.
Learn at your own pace in a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment. Our classes are primarily led by female coaches, with male coaches assisting in some sessions. All coaches are Surfing Australia Certified and hold First Aid, WWCC, and Ocean Safety qualifications at a minimum. They bring extensive ocean experience and a passion for sharing their love of the waves.
Lessons are perfect for booking solo or with friends.
Sessions: 4 × 1hr 45min lessons
Environment: Safe, friendly, nurturing, and FUN!
Coaches: Experienced female & male Surfing Australia Accredited coaches
Group size: Small, to ensure plenty of personalised coaching
Important: Please try to attend all sessions. We do not offer fill-in or replacement sessions for these classes. If a space is available in another one of our school holiday programs, we will do our best to offer a replacement session; however, this cannot be guaranteed.
Please read all dates and times carefully as start times may vary.
Where:
YCW Beach, Phillip Island. (YCW is the unmarked, dirt car park at the end of Beachcomber Avenue, Smiths Beach)
Meet at the Girls on Board van in the YCW car park @ your session start time (below)
Dates & Times
Note: These dates apply to multiple, separate programs. Each booking secures your place in one program only. Please double-check your booking dates before confirming.
If we, the organisers, need to change the time of a session for any reason, we will provide as much notice as possible. If you are unable to attend the new time, we will offer alternative options.
PROGRAM #1 | 27th-30th Dec
- Day 1 - Sat 27th, 11:15am
- Day 2 - Sun 28th, 11:15am
- Day 3 - Mon 29th, 9:15am
- Day 4 - Tues 30th, 9:15am
PROGRAM #2 | 2nd-5th Jan
- Day 1 - Fri 2nd, 9:15am
- Day 2 - Sat 3rd, 9:15am
- Day 3 - Sun 4th, 11:15am
- Day 4 - Mon 5th, 11:15am
PROGRAM #3 | 6th - 9th Jan
- Day 1 - Tues 6th, 11:15am
- Day 2 - Wed 7th, 11:15am
- Day 3 - Thurs 8th, 11:15am
- Day 4 - Fri 9th, 9:15am
- Wetsuit- wetsuits can be hired prior to meeting from local surf shops. Please ask for more information.
- Towel
- Water bottle
Included:
- 4 X 1hr 45 min surf sessions
- Rash shirt provided for duration of lesson. This is to be worn on top of wetsuit or swimsuit.
- Beginner surfboard - optional - you may bring your own. Foam surfboards must be used due to safety reasons.
- FUN TIMES!
A minimum of 5 participants are required for this program to run. If this number is not reached there will be an option for participant to join into 4 x public sessions or the option of a full refund.
Arrival
Please arrive on time. Lessons must start promptly and cannot run over time, so punctuality helps ensure the class runs smoothly for everyone.
If you are running late, please call us on 0403 126 800.
Cancellation Policy – Unexpected Events
At Girls on Board, we aim to provide surf lessons in all conditions, rain or shine, as long as it is safe to do so. However, there are rare circumstances beyond our control that may affect your booking, including extreme weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.
In these situations:
If we need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, we will notify you as soon as possible.
You will be offered the option to reschedule your lesson for another available time or receive a credit toward a future session.
If you are unable to attend the rescheduled lesson, a refund may be issued at our discretion.
We appreciate your understanding that safety is our top priority and some events are simply unavoidable.
Participant Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 1 week notice is required to cancel.
If we are able to fill the spot, a full refund will be provided.
- Bookings are otherwise non-refundable