BeachSports
BeachSports Surf & Beach Camps is celebrating its 20th year. The camp was founded by LA County Lifeguards. Separate camps focus on surfing, boogie boarding, beach volleyball and junior lifeguard skills. Camps are located at lifeguard tower Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Vista del Mar.
BeachSports.org.
CampSurf
CampSurf offers surf instruction year round on the beach in Manhattan Beach for kids of all ages and abilities. Private and group lessons, summer surf camps, after school programs, birthday parties, corporate events are all available. 1:4 instructor to surfer ratio. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided. Youth and adult volleyball classes and clinics are offered through CampVolley programs. This the Yoga Groms program will be offered at the Yoga Loft in Manhattan Beach.
Campsurf.com
Hermosa Surf Camp
The Hermosa Beach Surf Camp has taught thousands of kids to surf over the past 25 years. Classes have a 1:6 or better teacher to student ratio and plenty of one-on-one attention. Classes are 1-1/2 hours, 3 hours and 7 hours. Soft surfboards are provided and all students receive a T-shirt, Lycra surf shirt and photos. There is always a L.A. County Lifeguard and California credentialed teacher on duty. Students guaranteed to ride a wave.
HermosaSurfCamp.com.
(310) 370-1918.
Friendship Circle Surf Camp
The Hermosa Beach Circle Surf Camp is for children and adults with special needs. Ages 7 and up. 2:1 teacher-to student ratio. Teen volunteers paired with each student. BZ soft surfboards provided. All students receive a T-shirt, lycra surf shirt and three photos of themselves. Children must be able to swim.
(310) 214-6677 or (310)-214-4999. GotFriends.com or HermosaSurfCamp.com.
Perfect Day Surf Camp
The Quiksilver/Roxy-sponsored Perfect Day Surf Camp has beach locations in Torrance, Redondo, Manhattan, Dockweiler, Marina Del Rey & Santa Monica. Surf and beach camps are offered for ages 3 to 17. Lessons cover stand up paddling and surfing and beach workouts. 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m. and all day. Daily and weekly rates.
(310) 985-1458. PerfectDaySurfcamp.com.
Don’t Just Surf
DJS instruction includes surfing, stand-up paddling, fishing, sailing and kiteboarding. Coaching for all ages and skill levels. Owner Dave Schaefer is a locally born waterman, licensed Coast Guard captain, former paramedic and firefighter, and commercial fisherman in Alaska and the Northwest and a lifelong competitive surfer.
(310) 938-4938 or email dontjustsurf@gmail.com.
PV Surf Camp
PV Surf teaches ocean safety, surfing , surf etiquette and appreciation for the power and beauty of the ocean. Instructors are trained in CPR. The camp is surrounded by picturesque cliffs of Torrance Beach and Palos Verdes, which keep the surf gentle. Weekly camp sessions with a 4:1 ratio are offered for kids ages 6-15, June 8 — August 24.
(310) 908-8164. PVSurfCamp.com
Meistrell private, advanced surfing
Professional surf coach Jamie Meistrell draws from his world wide surf travels and 12 years as a professional surfer. His detailed curriculum emphasises strengthening drills, contest strategy and the general stoke of surfing. CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.
(310) 753-5436. JamieMeistrell@gmail.com
Beach Volleyball and Surf Camp
The City of Manhattan Beach Volleyball and Surf Camps run weekdays throughout the summer. Beach Volleyball Camps are held in the morning, with a 30 minute transition break. Surf Camps are held in the afternoon. Dedicated counselors and a low staff/student ratio ensure safety and allows for individual instruction.
(310) 802-5448. CityMB.info.
Soul Performance surfing, kite surfing, skateboarding
Learn the science of waves, surf etiquette, and the basic skills a beginning surfer needs to become a confident in the ocean. Special rates for group lessons. Free, half hour kite surfing lesson with owner Mark Brog or kiteboarding instructor Bart Miller. Safely launch and land a kite and learn proper body mechanics for easier upwind riding. Free seminar.
(310) 370-1428. SoulPerformance.com.
Hammerhead Beach Camps
Hammerheads, Minis and Guard Prep camps are for children ages four to 13. High camper/counselor ratios, cordoned-off areas for activities and canopies for shade. CPR certified counselors and the camp retains a private lifeguard. Snacks and drinks served daily.
(310) 676-7503.Hammerheadbeachcamp.com
Freedom Surf Camp
Freedom surf camp offers a wide range of activities at in Manhattan Beach, Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu. Morning and afternoon sessions. Ages 5-7 : Surfing 101, water safety, boogie boarding, sand sculpting, sand crabs, dodgeball and other games. Ages 8-12 : Surfing, boogie boarding, water safety, and environmental education. Ages 13-14: All water and beach activities are offered. Groms: competitive level surfing.
(310) 770-4410 . Freeedom.org.
Learn to Surf LA
Learn to Surf LA Summer Surf Camp is held in Manhattan Beach at 45th Street from June 8 to August 28, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with half day, early drop off and late pickup options available. Instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Boards, wetsuits, snacks, water and sunblock are provided, as well as a canopy for shade. Kids 5 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 17.
(310) 663-2479. LearntoSurfLA.com.
City of Manhattan Beach
Volleyball and Surf Camp
For ages 7 – 17. Daily from June 22. Beach Volleyball Camp will run from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Surf Camp will run 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/registration. Manhattan Beach Pier.
