It’s a team effort and the sun doesn’t take days off. Please pack your camper a HAT (preferably full-brimmed) and have them apply surf/ocean specific sunscreen to the face before arriving. It really helps if parents tell campers that sunscreen is a requirement at surf camp and that staff can and will help them apply it, especially on the face.

It’s especially important to have a sunscreen that can withstand ocean waves. We recommend a spreadable Zinc Oxide sunscreen, or a surf face stick like Avasol or Vertra.  Spray-on sunscreens often wash off while surfing and are not appropriate for the face. Sunscreen is part of being a surfer, so we apply throughout the day at surf camp including sunscreen checks before and after surf sessions. Sunscreen will be available for purchase every morning at the AQUA SURF check-in table.

Surf camp is a perfect break from screens for kids. While campers are not prohibited from bringing phones, we ask that phones stay away in backpacks if brought to the beach at all. It helps if parents can help remind campers of this. Campers do not need their phones during surf camp and we want them to have real epic summer memories.  Time scrolling at the beach is lost and does not create the formative experiences that build character or confidence. Staff & Camp Directors have phones with access to all camper emergency contact information from the beach. Surf camp is an “irl” activity

Yes – we don’t separate friends at surf camp. Surfing with friends is one of the best parts of the experience 🤙

Throughout the day, campers are grouped thoughtfully by general age and skill level to ensure safety, appropriate instruction, and the most fun possible. We won’t group 5-year-olds with teens, and we won’t split up 4th graders from their 5th-grade friends.

During water time, there may be moments when campers are organized by ability – for example, surfers who are ready to paddle and catch waves more independently may be grouped separately from those who need more hands-on guidance. This allows us to maintain our high safety standards while helping every surfer progress at their own pace.

During lunch, beach games, and downtime, camp has a family-style feel, and campers are encouraged to spend time with friends and siblings.

Our goal is simple: keep it safe, keep it fun, and keep friends sharing waves together

In our experience, most kids/teens learn and respond more effectively to us when they are allowed solo time to learn surfing, and experience our camp as an individual (especially on Mondays & Tuesdays). Parents/Guardians may visit the beach at any time but we recommend coming on Fridays between 10:30am and 11:30am for our weekly surf contest. We also recommend that parents/guardians allow their kids/teens time to acclimate into our camp environment.

When dropping-off/picking-up campers, you can park at the South end of the Torrance Beach lot (at the top of the big ramp.) The lot requires payment for parking but parents should be allowed entrance to the lot without paying if they tell the attendant that they are simply dropping off/picking up children and not parking.