Freedom Surf Camp
Offers day surf camps in Los Angeles for ages 5-17, focusing on surf instruction, ocean safety, and environmental...
▌ Editor's read The website, freeedom.org, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate surf camp. Freedom Surf Camp is a day camp operating in Los Angeles, offering programs for children aged 5-17. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 25 years and was founded by Chris Williams. They explicitly state a 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio and mention that all instructors are CPR/First Aid certified and lifeguards. The camp also states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' patience and the camp's safety focus. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found are @freedomsurfcamp on Instagram and freedomsurfcamp on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–16
Freedom Surf Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right water sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Water Sports
- Ages: 5–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 578 Washington Blvd. Suite 831, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- Phone: (310) 770-4410
- Cost notes: $550/week. Prices do not include 20% Los Angeles County Permit Fee.
↗ What parents like
- Sibling discount
- Yoga sessions included
↘ Watch for
- Lunch not included
- 20% permit fee not included
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Freedom Surf Camp
- What ages does Freedom Surf Camp accept?
- Freedom Surf Camp is open to children ages 5–16. 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 Freedom Surf Camp cost?
- Freedom Surf Camp publishes $550/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Freedom Surf Camp's hours?
- Freedom Surf Camp runs 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Freedom Surf Camp?
- Freedom Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Freedom Surf Camp provide lunch?
- Freedom 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.
- How does Freedom Surf Camp compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Freedom Surf Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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