Coastal Nippers

COASTAL NIPPERS
Parents looking for something active, fun, and educational for the kids these summer holidays? Sign up for COASTAL NIPPERS!
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Join us this January for a fun, engaging, and water-smart holiday programme. Children will learn essential water safety skills, understand what surf lifeguards do, learn how to recognise rips, know how to get help at the beach, and build confidence in and around the ocean. Our programme is inclusive of all ages and abilities.
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Waiheke Coastal Nippers
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/1963668380988?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Parent Supervision:

Parents/caregivers must remain at the beach during the programme. We strongly encourage parents to join in—kids love it, and it makes the experience even more memorable.
What to Bring:
Togs, towel, wetsuit (optional), drink bottle, snacks, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Programme Structure:
Each day runs for 2 hours and features a different theme.
We operate two age groups:
9:30am–11:30am: Ages 5–7
12:00pm–2:00pm: Ages 8–12
Daily Themes:
  1. Beach Awareness
  2. Rips & Rescues
  3. Safer Boating
  4. Floatilla
  5. Coastal Carnival
What Children Will Learn:


Across the week, participants will gain skills and knowledge including:
• Safe flotation techniques, lifejacket use, duck diving, wave catching, and safe water entry
• How to use boogie boards and kneeboards safely, including leash use and how to eskimo-roll
• Safer boating practices: lifejackets, entering/exiting boats, air pockets, and essential equipment
• How to carry and use flotation devices to assist others while waiting for lifeguards
• Rip identification and the 3Rs: Relax, Raise, Ride
• SunSmart habits (slip, slop, slap, wrap, slide)
• Moving safely as a group in the water, lifejacket chains, and team movement drills
• Correct lifejacket fitting on land and in water
• Understanding winds and how they affect beach conditions and equipment use
• Surf lifeguard-inspired games and activities
• How to interpret beach signage and identify hazards
• Why pool toys are unsafe at the beach and how to use them appropriately if required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do parents/caregivers need to stay?
Yes. Parents must remain on the beach for the duration of the programme. We actively welcome and encourage parent participation—especially during water activities. A minimum of eight parent helpers are required per session to support the water component.
Can I book children of different ages into the same session?
Sessions are structured by age to ensure safety and appropriate learning experiences. However, if children are close to the age cut-off, please contact us to discuss possible options.
Does my child need to be able to swim?
No. Confidence in the water is more important than swimming ability. Activities are adapted to suit each child’s comfort level and capability. Even children who start off hesitant often build confidence and enjoyment in the water throughout the week.
Can older children (12–13 years) join?
Yes. Older participants are welcome to join the programme. Activities will be tailored to suit their age group, ability, and experience level.
For more information contact: Northern.Education@Surflifesaving.org.nz

For more information contact: Northern.Education@Surflifesaving.org.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

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