Best of the Beach 2019 – Kids
Best Kids Camp CampSurf director Chris Brown (left) shows what his campers, like the one at right, what they have too look forward to in just a few summers. CampSurf CampSurf founder Chris Brown jokes that he learned to surf at the School of Hard Knocks. In Brown’s case, it’s not just an expression. “When I was a kid, there were no surf camps. You just went out on a crappy, hard board, and got hit in the head until you figured it out. Usually it took upwards of a year,” Brown said. Fast forward a few decades, and the learning curve is not so steep. Brown and CampSurf, which has been around since 1997, are a big reason why. CampSurf has become one of the premier places to learn to surf in the South Bay. Over the years, instructors have taught paddling, popping up and power carves for birthday parties, bachelorette weekends and corporate outings. The diversity of offerings has helped them stay successful. “When we started out, we did camps, but we were more focused on corp events and private lessons. Camps have become a bigger part of the business,” Brown said. This is in part due to changes in parenting habits. Years ago, in a less scheduled era, kids had fewer options, and what…
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