SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Learn To Surf . Outdoor Adventure Activities . Mental Health Awareness
Empower your kids with confidence, fun, and social emotional skills in our Learn To Surf School Holiday Program. An epic experience of adventure and growth in the Margaret River Region.
HI! I’M SIMON,
Owner of Margaret River Surfing Academy, passionate surfer, ocean enthusiast, and dedicated family man, I bring over two decades of experience coaching young surfers, coupled with qualifications as a Registered Paramedic and a Masters in Mental Health.
My vision revolves around nurturing the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our youth, guiding them to evolve into exceptional contributors to society.
My mission is to educate and inspire our students, leading them to be tomorrow's leaders using the latest evidence-based practices. I strive to instill ocean awareness and encourage them to step outside their comfort zones, fostering both challenge and personal growth through these transformative experiences.
Registered Paramedic
Masters in Mental Health
20+ Years Surf Coaching
OUR MENTAL HEALTH OPTIMISATION WORKSHOPS
Today's school students are increasingly reporting alarming mental health conditions. Things like academic pressure, social anxiety, bullying, performance anxiety, transition stress, family issues, peer pressure, body image, substance abuse and technology and social media impact are all things that point towards kids being unable to just be themselves and thrive in their youth.
Our school holiday surf and adventure programs aim to provide students with a safe and supportive environment to learn evidence-based skills to manage their emotions and mental capacity to deal with stress and dysregulation.
What students will learn:
Tools to optimise mental health and wellbeing
Causes of stress and lack of confidence
Social and emotional communication skills
Reframing and managing stressful situations
Breath regulation & meditation practices
The benefits of gratitude & mindfulness
Conscious diet practices & benefits of physical activity
Normalising the mental health conversation & how to feel safe communicating issues
Know where to get the proper support
Identify signs of struggling mental health or stress in yourself and others
The benefits of surfing & mental health
Improve your surfing from beginner to advanced
“From the moment we arrived, it was evident that your team's passion for surfing and commitment to teaching were second to none. Josh and Bailey were professional and provided the boys with exceptional skills. They were not only highly skilled instructors but also fantastic mentors, ensuring our boys felt comfortable and confident in the water.
Our boys came away from their lessons having learned a multitude of valuable skills. Their progress was truly remarkable, and it was clear that they were in the hands of experts who knew how to tailor their instruction to each individual's abilities and learning style”.
- SCOTCH COLLEGE P.E DEPARTMENT
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 x Surfing Lessons - 1 coach to 5 student ratio
Wetsuits & surfboards
5 x Daily Mental Health Optimisation and Empowerment Workshops (1 hour each)
Kayaking down the Margaret River through Wadandi Boodjar (country)
18 Hole Mini Golf in an amazing nature setting
Exploring Lake Cave near Boranup Forest
Movie time at Orana Cinema in Busselton
Zip Lining at Next Level Monkey Business in Dunsborough
5 full days of fun & student support with Simon Tien, Registered Paramedic and student Mental Health Mentor, plus his team of experienced surf coaches
All surf coaches are First Aid trained and hold certificates in Surf Search & Rescue and working with Children
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Lunches
Sunscreen/zinc
BONUSES
Every student receives a free surf hat
Mental health optimisation take-home activity guide for students
Mental health optimisation support guide for parents
Free transportation from surf lessons to activities & drop-off
Medical & Mental Health qualified professionals supporting your child through the program
Refreshments, fruit, water & juice
10% discount for more than one student
10% discount on future surf lessons with Margaret River Surfing Academy
10% return discount for repeat program attendance
Limited spaces available - Maximum 20 students only
Bookings close January 15th, 2024
Early Bird Discount - Book before December 31st & get a 10% discount
SCHEDULE
JANUARY 22 - 26, 2024
Mon 22/1 - 9am - 3.30pm - Surf Lesson + Mental Health Workshop + Kayaks
Tues 23/1 - 9am - 3.30pm - Surf Lesson + Mental Health Workshop + Mini Golf
Wed 24/1 - 9am - 3.30pm - Surf Lesson + Mental Health Workshop + Caves
Thu 25/1 - 9am - 3.30pm - Surf Lesson + Mental Health Workshop + Cinema
Fri 26/1 - 9am - 3pm Surf Lesson + Mental Health Workshop + Zip Lining
Drop off & pick up from Huzza Car Park, Gracetown
PRICING
$200 deposit to hold your position today - Pay the balance in 2024
ONE TIME PAYMENT
$1222 per student
Best value
10% discount for more than one student
10% discount on future surf lessons with Margaret River Surfing Academy
10% return discount for repeat program attendance
INSTALLMENTS
4 X Payments of $311
Most flexible
10% discount for more than one student
10% discount on future surf lessons with Margaret River Surfing Academy
10% return discount for repeat program attendance
CONDITIONS OF RESERVATION
This program requires a minimum student attendance to run. A $200 deposit will be collected to hold your position. Confirmation of the program will be announced via email on January 15th, 2024. A 100% refund will be issued if the program is cancelled. If the program proceeds, you will be contacted via email to choose to make payment in full or split payments. We appreciate your patience and hope to see you and your grommets in 2024!
Does your child want to learn to surf? Maybe they are struggling with confidence or the ability to enjoy or excel in their education, social circles or dynamics at home.
The Margaret River Surfing Academy Learn to Surf School Holiday Program will support your child in learning to surf, making new friends, improving their self-confidence, and giving them evidence-based life skills and tools to manage stressful situations in just 5 days.
GOT ANY QUESTIONS?
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