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▌ Water Sports · Ages 6–17

Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day

Santa Monica · $695/week · ★ 4.9 (54 reviews)

Full-day surf camp for all skill levels, focusing on ocean safety and surfing techniques.

▌ Editor's read The Sunrise Surf Academy website loads as a real camp site, offering full-day surf camps for ages 5-17 in Santa Monica and Malibu. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The founder, Chris Stiegler, has been operating the academy for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They maintain a low 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, and all instructors are CPR/First Aid certified, with background checks mentioned on the 'Safety' page. The program is a day camp, and the owner type appears to be for-profit. Google reviews for 'Sunrise Surf Academy' show a strong 4.9-star rating from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' patience and the camp's focus on safety and skill development. Social media handles include @sunrisesurfacademy on Instagram and 'sunrisesurfacademy' on Facebook.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2000 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Phone: 310-938-4751
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $655/week full day (from camp list — unable to verify on site).

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 14 sessions (14 one-week), from Jun 1 to Sep 4.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 5 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 10 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 11 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 12 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 13 Aug 24 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $695
  • Session 14 Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2026 · 1 week · $695

↗ What parents like

  • Small group lessons
  • Experienced instructors

↘ Watch for

  • Higher price point

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day

What ages does Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day accept?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day cost?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day publishes $695/week for the standard session. $655/week full day (from camp list — unable to verify on site). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day's hours?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day 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 Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day is operated by a private business, with 15 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 Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day provide lunch?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day 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 Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day compare to other water sports camps in Santa Monica?
Sunrise Surf Academy – Full Day is one of 49 water sports camps in Santa Monica 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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