More than 4000 Aussie kids are hitting the waves as part of the Vegemite SurfGroms program.

The world's first national junior surfing program has proved to be a winner this summer with children throughout the country cracking their first waves.

The program aims to teach 5-12 year olds ocean awareness and beach safety, whilst also developing their surfing skills.

Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark said it was great to see so many children in the water this summer.

“Beaches all around Australia have been dotted with all the groups of kids enjoying the Vegemite SurfGroms programs,” Stark said.

“It’s great they’ve been outdoors during the school holidays having fun with their friends and also getting important guidance on beach safety and ocean awareness.” 

The Vegemite SurfGroms program will run up to June through the Surfing Australia Surf Schools Network.

Parents can register their children through the website www.surfgroms.com.

Every participating child receives a great Quiksilver backpack bursting with surfing merchandise including a Quiksilver t-shirt, hat, rash vest, towel and wrist band, plus two WAHU beach products and a tube of VEGEMITE Spread.