Camp · Water Sports · Ages 4–17 · $525/week
▌ Water Sports · Ages 4–17

Surf Camp LA – Full Week

Venice · $525/week · ★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

Full-week day camps for ages 5-17 in Santa Monica, focusing on surf instruction, ocean safety, and beach activities.

▌ Editor's read Surf Camp LA's website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their full-week day camp program. The camp, founded by Chris Brown, has been operating for over 20 years, indicating significant experience in youth surf instruction. They maintain a low instructor-to-camper ratio of 1:5, which is excellent for personalized attention and safety. The website explicitly states that all instructors are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. The program includes surf instruction, ocean safety, marine biology, and beach games. While the camp is not ACA accredited, it has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 117 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the instructors' patience and the positive impact on their children's surfing skills and confidence. Social media handles for Instagram (@surfcamp_la) and Facebook (SurfCampLA) are active.
Since 200620+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 4–17

Surf Camp LA – Full Week 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
  • Address: 2100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
  • Phone: (310) 795-2315
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $525/week (1 surfer = $385 + $140 base). 2 surfers: $910. 3 surfers: $1,295. Includes permit fees, snacks, all gear.

Runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 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

  • All gear provided
  • Snacks included

↘ Watch for

  • Large group sizes

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Surf Camp LA – Full Week

What ages does Surf Camp LA – Full Week accept?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week 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 – Full Week cost?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week publishes $525/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 – Full Week's hours?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. 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 – Full Week?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week 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 – Full Week provide lunch?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week 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 Surf Camp LA – Full Week compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Surf Camp LA – Full Week 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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