Surf Camp LA – Full Week
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.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
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: surf@surfbadass.com
- 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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