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Academy of Surf have a variety of flexible programs to offer school teachers and students in 2009, starting from as little as $9.25 per student per session. We can offer · Informal Surf Safety and Surf Awareness discussion and activity sessions, · Formal Surf Life Saving Australia qualification courses including · Surf Survival Certificate, · Surf Rescue Certificate · CPR and Resuscitation Certificates · Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)/Bronze Medallion · Combined Surfing and Surf Life Saving Programs, partnering with Walkin’ On Water Surf School for the surfing components - a fully licensed and operational Surfing Australia and Surfing Queensland Surf School |
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School Programs |
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These Programs can be done as one off sessions, multi sessions completed over a number of weeks or for the duration of the Term or done as a camp style intensive multi day or week long program. We can help organise and arrange a full camp set up for you including meals and accommodation. Our programs can be tailored to meet your needs and the needs of your students. We can have children aged from 6 years old to 18 years old. |
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Half Day Informal Surf Awareness and Nipper Session Ideal for students aged 6 to 13 years Student Arrival, Introduction and Sun Protection Applied 30 minute Interactive Discussion on surf safety and surf awareness including topics such as swimming between the flags, recognising rips and what to do if caught in one, how to signal for help if required, the role of lifeguards and lifesavers on our beaches, hazards and what to look out for in the ocean 15 minute interactive discussion and observation from Greenmount Point on potential hazards 2 hours of Surf Sports and Nipper Activities · Flag races and beach sprints · Beach relay races · Body Surfing, Wading and Dolphining · Board paddling · Team Cameron Relay events (swim, board paddle, run, dolphining, wading legs) |
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5 Week Surf Awareness, Surf Safety and Learn to Surf Program Ideal for students aged 7 to 16 years Week 1 - Interactive Discussion on surf safety and surf awareness including topics such as swimming between the flags, recognising rips and what to do if caught in one, how to signal for help if required, the role of lifeguards and lifesavers on our beaches, hazards and what to look out for in the ocean Week 2 – Surf Sports and Nipper Activities Week 3 – Basic Board and Surfing Skills – Flat water Week 4 – Basic Surfing Skills and Wave Riding – Surf Week 5 – Consolidation and progression of surfing skills – Surf |
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5 Day Learn to Surf and SLSA Certificate II In Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Camp Ideal for students aged 15 to 18 years · Accommodation and meals organised for 5 days in local lodging and local eateries · 5 Session Learn to Surf /Surfer Improvement Progression Program at Greenmount Beach · Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) training and assessment at the Currumbin Surf Club involving theory and practical skills training and acquisition |
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The Academy has a vast amount of equipment activities to keep large groups of students occupied and having fun. All our professional instructors are there to not only ensure that the students learn a lot about our aquatic environment, the surf and ocean but that they have a sensational time while doing it. Our informal programs give a basic understanding of surf awareness and surf safety issues while our formal qualification programs will train and educate students in nationally and internationally recognised awards and qualifications, using the world leading training methods of Surf Life Saving Australia. |
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Credit Points towards Student QCE’s For Queensland school students in Years 10, 11 and 12, a fully completed Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PUA21004 will give students 4 credit points towards their QCE. Year 10, 11 and 12 students who wish to have their Cert II banked with the Queensland Studies Authority are able to complete QSA Request Form and forward through us to Australian Lifesaving Academy - Queensland for lodging with the QSA. Students are able to complete their Certificate II in two ways. They can undertake it one Unit of Competency at a time until all nine Competencies are completed allowing for a very flexible means of completing the Certificate. Alternatively, it can be done in one course and have it completed all at once with all nine competencies being undertaken in a single Program. |
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Sample School Programs that the Academy can offer |
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All our programs are flexible in their content and delivery times. We can custom make a program to suit your students needs and requirements.
To make it as simple, easy and hassle free for teachers, we can arrange accommodation, meals and the whole program for day excursions to multi day overnight camps. |
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Teacher Testimonials |
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Surf Club Membership and Active Patrolling Members At the completion of the formal qualification training, students are encouraged to consider joining a surf club to contribute to the community and to use their newly learnt skills. The Academy of Surf facilitates the process and pathway for any student that wishes to join the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Club at Currumbin Beach. We currently have a number of past students patrolling members of Currumbin and loving each and every patrol and function that they attend. Once part of the surf club, a number of these students have continued their Surf Life Saving training, become qualified IRB Crew Members, IRB Drivers, ARC certificate holders, Defib operators plus much much more! |
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Jamo's Learn to Surf and Surf Education Program is an excellent activity for school children. Our group of teenage boys were fully engaged and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Jamo developed an instant rapport with the group and led the boys through sequential and safe activities for all to progress and achieve success in the surf. Jamo's staff allowed safety in the surf as well as providing regular and positive feedback to help the surfers. It was a great introduction for those who have never surfed before and for those with some experience, their skills were fine-tuned to allow further progress. Coupled with the Surf Rescue program, the camp was full of variety with theory and practical sessions. And best of all, the boys were keen to go to sleep at night!! Thanks Jamo for a fun and enjoyable week. We would fully recommend the "Walkin on Water" and the Academy’s surf programs to any school John AndersonDirector of Sport & Activities
Toowooomba Grammar School |
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Walkin on Water and the Academy provided a fantastic, sequential surf skills development program for the Yr 11 students who nominated to go on "Surf Camp". Jamo and his staff were thoroughly professional and organised. Their enthusiasm for surfing and the ocean shone through in the delivery of the course content, which the students found motivating whilst providing them with a sound surf awareness base.
Walkin on Water also introduced surfing to our Year 8 students. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we found the staff to be inspirational and safety conscious. This company is highly recommended
Sue Petersen & Andrew Devenish Outdoor Education Co-Ordinator Hillbrook Anglican School |
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Hey Jamo I just wanted to thank you for all of your wonderful efforts that you put in with our school group. The kids loved every minute. The weather was not that crash hot but the positive attitude from yourself and the other trainers made for some cracker sessions. The kids were able to learn heaps and now are pressuring both Janet and myself to take them surfing every weekend (thanks a lot!!!!). All of the Surf Life Saving elements that you taught to the kids was very thorough and you now have 8 extra members at your club. The girls can’t stop talking about how much fun they are having. Keep up the fantastic work and I’m sure we’ll see you next year with another bunch of super keen surfers. Trent and Janet Hillbrook Anglican School |
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All POSITIVE, you & your staff are fantastic with the kids, the proof of your program I think lies with the student experience & they (& I) had a FANTASTIC time. I have had so much positive feedback from parents as well so that is always a good sign. We will certainly try to make this a regular term 4 sport.
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