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 politely ask that phones stay in backpacks if brought to the beach. It helps if parents remind campers of this before attending surf camp as well. Campers do not need their phones during surf camp and we want them to have real epic summer memories. Time spent 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 🤙. For siblings with a significant age or skill difference, they will be together at times and in different groups at others, primarily for surf time.

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 have a richer camp experience when they are given space to acclimate and experience camp on their own (especially on Mondays & Tuesdays). Parents and guardians may visit the beach at any time, but we encourage you to visit on Fridays between 10:30am and 11:30am for our weekly Aloha Friday surf contest.

If you want to visit the beach to watch your camper surf, we ask that you check in with a Camp Director first, just as you would check in if you were visiting a school campus.