Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp
Full-day surf camp for all skill levels at Ocean Beach, focusing on surf instruction and ocean safety.
▌ Editor's read The Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Full Day Surf Camp website loads and provides details for their 2026 summer camp, indicating a day camp program. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. While the website does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio or mention background checks for staff, it does highlight that all instructors are CPR/First Aid certified. Google reviews for Ocean Beach Surf & Skate (the parent business) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 243 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' patience and effectiveness in teaching surfing to children. The camp provides all necessary equipment, including wetsuits and surfboards, and focuses on ocean safety. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity operating out of a surf shop. Social media handles found on the website are @obsurfandskate for Instagram and 'obsurfandskate' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day 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 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5037 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
- Phone: 619-225-4933
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost is for the full day camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp
- What ages does Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp accept?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp cost?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp publishes $550/week for the standard session. That sits 70% above the $324 median for sports camps in San Diego — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Cost is for the full day camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp's hours?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day 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 Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp provide lunch?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day 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 Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp compare to other sports camps in San Diego?
- Ocean Beach Surf and Skate - Full Day Surf Camp is one of 14 sports camps in San Diego 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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