High School Students
Surf Northland coast. This camp is Surf, Surf, Surf for all teenagers!
Everything is taken care of from the moment they arrive to the moment they get home.
4 nights accommodation in eco pods or glamping teepees at Te Arai
Surf lessons twice a day across multiple Northland beaches
All surf equipment, boards, wetsuits and rash vests provided
Three meals a day plus snacks, all dietary requirements catered for
Return transport from Auckland including airport, Remuera, Albany and Warkworth
Evening activities, campfire, waterslide, movie nights and more
Yoga and fitness sessions
Video analysis coaching sessions, surf & tide forecasting
ISA-qualified, experienced surf instructors throughout
This is not a day program – it’s a proper away camp. Five full days with surfing at the centre of everything. Campers wake up, surf, eat, rest, surf again, and spend evenings connecting with their crew around a campfire or heading down the waterslide.
Each day is structured around two surf sessions at some of Northland’s best breaks including Te Arai, Forestry, Mangawhai and Langs Beach. Campers are grouped by ability so everyone is working at the right level – beginners learn the fundamentals while more experienced surfers push into green waves and start working on turns and technique.
The video analysis sessions are a genuine highlight. Coaches film campers in the water and review the footage together, breaking down technique and identifying exactly what to focus on next. It’s the kind of coaching most young surfers never get.
Evenings are just as important as the days. Good food, good company, and the kind of nights away from home that teenagers actually remember.
Camps run on selected dates across the school year. Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 School Holidays.
Getting to camp – pickup times:
Getting home – drop off times:
If you’re booking flights, allow plenty of time either side of these pickup and drop-off times. Get in touch if you need help planning the logistics.
The camp is based at the Aotearoa Surf eco accommodation at Te Arai, right on the Auckland & Northland coast.
It’s a genuinely beautiful setting. Surrounded by farmland and a short distance to the beach, it feels completely removed from the city – which is exactly the point.
All surf equipment is provided. Campers are welcome to bring their own board or wetsuit if they have one.
Safety is managed at every level throughout the camp.
The camp is run in partnership with Aotearoa Surf, who have been operating surf camps and programs since 2002. Their experience with youth groups, including international students and first time surfers, means every camper is genuinely well looked after.
No. Many campers have never surfed before. Beginners and experienced surfers are grouped separately so everyone is working at the right level from day one.
Yes. The camp is popular with both local high school students and international students studying in New Zealand. All instruction is in English and the environment is welcoming to everyone. You may find some of our instructors speaking Spanish, German, Dutch, French & even Mandarin. Aotearoa Surf have full set of RAMS and certifications available for any school on request.
Yes. Sleeping quarters are arranged by gender and similar ages, and friends can request to bunk together at the time of booking.
All meals are provided and the kitchen can cater for vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and other requirements. Let us know at booking.
The camp is run by Aotearoa Surf, one of New Zealand’s most established surf schools, operating since 2002. Orewa Surf Lessons works in partnership with Aotearoa Surf to offer this camp to our community.
Contact us to be added to the waitlist. Spots do come available through cancellations.
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