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Surf Camp LA

Venice · $570/week · ★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

Offers beach day camps in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades for ages 4.5-14, with a focus on safety, personal...

▌ Editor's read The Surf Camp LA website loads successfully and provides information about their day surf camps in Santa Monica. The camp has been operating for over 20 years, founded by Rick, and maintains a low instructor-to-student ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of personalized attention. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety with CPR/First Aid certified instructors and provides all necessary equipment. Google reviews for 'Surf Camp LA' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' ability to teach surfing effectively and create a positive experience for their children. The camp offers full-day and half-day options, catering to various age groups and skill levels. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @surfbadass and a Facebook page 'surfbadass'.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–17

Surf Camp LA 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
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 4–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (full day), 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM or 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM (half day)
  • Address: 2100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
  • Phone: (310) 795-2315
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $570/week for 1-3 weeks. Discounts for multiple weeks.

Runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (full day), 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM or 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM (half day), 11 sessions (11 one-week), from Jun 8 to Aug 18.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 5 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 6 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 7 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 8 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 9 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 10 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 11 Aug 17 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $525

↗ What parents like

  • Transportation available
  • Flexible scheduling

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Surf Camp LA

What ages does Surf Camp LA accept?
Surf Camp LA is open to children ages 4–17. 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 Surf Camp LA cost?
Surf Camp LA publishes $570/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Surf Camp LA's hours?
Surf Camp LA runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (full day), 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM or 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM (half day). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Surf Camp LA?
Surf Camp LA 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 Surf Camp LA provide lunch?
Surf Camp LA 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.
Does Surf Camp LA offer extended care?
Yes — Surf Camp LA offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Surf Camp LA offer transportation?
Surf Camp LA provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Surf Camp LA compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Surf Camp LA 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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