THE VERY BEST
Five nights away. Surfing twice a day and non-stop activities!
Genuinely everything. There is nothing extra to pay for once your child is at camp.
This is a proper week away. Kids arrive on Sunday and don’t come home until Friday, and every day in between is full from start to finish.
Mornings and afternoons are built around surfing. Two sessions every day at Mangawhai Heads or Te Arai Beach, with kids grouped by age and ability so everyone is working at the right level. Beginners catch their first waves. More experienced surfers push into green waves and start working on turns.
After surfing, camp has everything kids love,- kayaking, paddleboarding, the waterslide, a confidence course and whatever’s happening as part of our organised activities. Evenings are campfires, movies, BBQs, sunset swims and maybe a dance off, which gets everyone excited.
On Thursday the camp runs a fun surf competition with heats at Te Arai Beach. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come along and watch, it’s a great way to see just how far their kid has come across the week.
No phones. No screens. Just a week of the kind of outdoor adventure kids genuinely thrive on.
Camps run during school holidays across the year and generally are Sunday to Friday, unless there is a public holiday where we may run Saturday to Thursday
Getting to camp – pickup times:
Parents are also welcome to drop children directly at the camp.
Getting home – drop off times:
Supervised Airport transfer option is available at an additional $100 per camper
The camp is based at Moirs Point Camp in Mangawhai Heads, right on the water with views over the harbour.
It’s a classic NZ camp setting, big enough to keep kids busy, close enough to the beach & harbour to be in the water every day.
All surf equipment is provided. Kids are welcome to bring their own board or wetsuit if they have one. Please note – no phones or electronic devices are permitted at camp.
Safety is managed at every level across the full six days.
The camp is run in partnership with Aotearoa Surf, who have been managing kids overnight surf camps since 2002.
Ages 8 to 15. Kids are grouped by similar ages for both sleeping and surfing so the experience is always appropriate for where they’re at.
We ask parents to let kids settle in and make friends without visits during camp. The exception is Thursday’s surf competition – parents and caregivers are warmly welcome to come to Te Arai Beach to watch and cheer.
All dietary needs are catered for – vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and more. Camp is strictly nut and honey free. Note all requirements when booking.
No phones or electronic devices are allowed at camp. This is part of what makes the week work so well.
Yes – a 50% deposit secures the booking with the balance due before camp. Get in touch if you need a different arrangement.
Contact us to be added to the waitlist. Spots do come up through cancellations.
The camp is run by Aotearoa Surf, one of New Zealand’s most experienced surf schools operating since 2002. Orewa Surf Lessons works in partnership with Aotearoa Surf to offer this camp to our community.
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