The Junior Activities, or "Nipper" section of the Club averages over 300 members each year making it one of the largest nipper programs in Victoria.  Nipper activities centre around learning surf safety and surf skills in a relaxed and fun environment.  The nationally conducted program caters for kids aged from 7 to 13 years and introduces a surf related theme and qualification at each age level.

Surf Education program (Nippers)

Ocean Grove's formal nipper program runs for 6 evenings during summer.  Most of the activities run on the beach and are conducted by qualified instructors.  Water activities are heavily supervised by qualified surf lifesavers at an "in water" ratio of one lifesaver to every five nippers.

Surf Sport program

Nipper competition is another option available for those kids with a competitive spirit and energy to burn.  A number of nipper carnivals are run around the State culminating with the State and National championships.  Ocean Grove has been strongly represented at both Local and State competition levels and hold several awards at this level. Grove nippers have also represented Victoria in the Junior Surf League and the State Development team.  A internal Club Championship event is also conducted each year.