What ages does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp accept?

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp cost?

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp publishes $595/week for the standard session. USD, based on 2025 price for 4-day session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp's hours?

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp?

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp provide lunch?

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 12–17

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp

Doheny State Beach · $595/week

Teen surf camp at Doheny State Beach, offering instruction for all skill levels with a focus on ocean safety and

▌ Editor's read The Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp website loads successfully and provides details for a day camp program for girls aged 12-17 at Doheny State Beach. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The founder, Chrissie Monreal, is a former professional surfer who has been teaching for over 20 years, establishing the business in 2004. The camp focuses on surf instruction, ocean safety, and surf etiquette. Google reviews for 'Girl in the Curl' (the parent organization) show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with themes praising the instructors' patience, skill, and the positive environment for learning to surf. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program is clearly a day camp, running from 9 AM to 1 PM daily.

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Since 200620+ years operating

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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 2006 (20 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Aquatic
Ages: 12–17
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Phone: 949-547-8375
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD, based on 2025 price for 4-day session

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp

What ages does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp accept?: Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp cost?: Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp publishes $595/week for the standard session. USD, based on 2025 price for 4-day session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp's hours?: Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp?: Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp provide lunch?: Girl in the Curl Teen Surf Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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