We offer three awesome ways for your grom to get stoked on surfing during the summer. Our summer surf camp lineup has something for every age and skill level. Pick the camp that’s right for your family and watch your kid’s surfing evolve from beginner to ripper.
Have a Younger Grom?
For Kids Ages 5+
Our Junior Surf Camp provides 1:1 surfing instruction to ages 5+. Designed to help kids not yet ready for regular camp gain confidence in the water.
Ready to surf solo?
For Kids Ages 8+
Our 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio provides personalized teaching so groms can learn to stand up and catch waves on their own in a safe, fun environment.
Have an Older Grom?
For Kids Ages 10+
Our Surf Class provides older kids ages 10+ the ability to get more water time and improve their surfing on their own in a supervised setting.
Try Our Kids Surf Lesson Packages
We offer two awesome surf packages providing custom private surf lessons to help your child progress their surfing this Summer.
Call 714-969-3959 or book online today!
Our weeklong camps are Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm, with the option for early drop-offs and later pick-ups.
Our camps run 9-1pm with optional add-ons. Pick the best time for your family:
Early drop-off and late pick-up won’t be available on any day for our first two weeks and last week of camp. To sign up for either or both, you can just let us know when you arrive in-person the first day of your camp. You also have the option to add late pick-up on a daily basis for $20/day. Please note though early drop-off and late pick-up are unavailable on Mondays.
Here are our surf camp dates:
| June 5-9 |
| June 12-16 |
| June 19- 23 |
| June 26 – 30 |
| July 5 – 7 *3 day camp only |
| July 10 – 14 |
| July 17 – 21 |
| July 24 – 28 |
| July 31 – August 4 |
| August 7 – 11 |
| August 14 – 18 |
| August 21 – 25 |
| SURF CAMP SESSION | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 9am-1pm (4-hour camp) | $420
— Early Drop Off +$60 (Tues-Fri) |
| July 4th Week (July 5-7) | $250 |
| 9am-9:20am | Check In Apply-Sunscreen Warm Up Check Daily Wave Conditions Overview Of Surfing Techniques Wetsuit Handout |
| 9:20am-10:30am | 1st Surf |
| 10:30am-10:45am | Break Re-Apply Sunscreen Snack/ Water |
| 10:45am-11:20am | **Free Surf** Read Below For Details |
| 11:20am-11:30am | Break Re-Apply Sunscreen Snack/ Water |
| 11:30am-12:45pm | 2nd Surf Best Time To Watch Your Youngster |
| 12:45pm-1:00pm | Check Out |
**Free Surf: surfing technique drills, 4 disciplines to paddling, 3 steps to standing up, ocean safety drills, marine science studies, free swims, surfing heats, beach games.**
| 8am-8:20am | Check In Apply-Sunscreen Warm Up Check Daily Wave Conditions Overview Of Surfing Techniques Wetsuit Handout |
| 8:20am-9:30am | 1st Surf |
| 9:30am-9:45am | Break Re-Apply Sunscreen Snack/ Water |
| 9:45am-10:20am | **Free Surf** Read Below For Details |
| 10:20am-10:30am | Break Re-Apply Sunscreen Snack/ Water |
| 10:30am-11:45am | 2nd Surf Best Time To Watch Your Youngster |
| 11:45am-12pm | Check Out (8am-12pm Class) |
| 12pm-12:45pm | Break/ Lunch (8am-2pm Class) Sunscreen Re-Apply |
| 12:45pm-1:45pm | 3rd Surf (8am – 2pm Class) |
What age can kids start surf camp?
Our Junior Surf Camp is for kids ages 5 and up. Our regular Surf Camp has kids up to 13 years old. Overall, we offer three different camps during the Summer targeting specific ages and skill levels:
Please note that our Surf Class is for experienced groms who already know how to surf well. For kids just learning to surf we recommend our regular ages 8+ surf camp.
How much does surf camp cost?
Our Summer camps are priced as follows:
Each camp runs Monday through Friday. We also offer a Surf Class (for older more experienced groms) that is $225 for a block of 5 classes. We provide discounted rates as well. Please call to learn more about those.
What should I expect from surf camp?
Having a fun, safe, memorable experience! Every camper gets personalized surf lessons. If this is their first time surfing we take special care to show the fundamentals. They’ll learn how to:
Surf camp includes multiple surf sessions, beach games, snack breaks, and sunscreen checks throughout the day. We also teach water safety, proper surf etiquette, and ocean appreciation. Most important of all your family will make new friends, share good times, and have fun at our surf camp!
Why choose our surf camp?
We’re stoked to provide your family with a memorable time, and have a fun, safe experience. We’re the #1 rated surf camp in Huntington Beach (on Yelp and Google), and the longest running surf camp in Orange County (for over 25 years). We’re a family owned and operated small business that loves sharing the joy of surfing, offering a variety of surf camps catering to all age groups and abilities.
For more answers to common questions check out our full surf camp FAQ page.
Corky Carroll’s Surf Camp is located at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, California.
This consistent beach break (no rocks) has smaller wave sizes compared to other southern California surf breaks. With the added bonus of less crowds and NO aggressive locals, our surf camp provides conditions for a safer, easier, and more enjoyable way to learn to surf. The state beach also provides bathrooms and showers 20 yards from our camp, along with plenty of parking and easy pick-up and drop-off.
For directions to our camp visit here.
For tips on what to bring see our surf camp packing list.
Corky Carroll’s Surf School offer two separate surf camps. Which you choose for your grom depends on age and ocean confidence. Our regular Surf Camp is for ages 8+ and designed to help groms learn to surf on their own through a 3:1 instructor ratio. Our Junior Surf Camp is for ages 5+ and provides 1:1 surfing instruction designed for kids who aren’t quite ready to begin group surf lessons as part of our regular camp.
Although our camps run 9am-1pm per session, some parents like the option for early drop-offs and later pick-ups. Both are offered as add-ons and apply Tuesday through Friday weekly (except our first two weeks and last week). Early drop-off is from 8am-9am and late pick-up extends camp to 2pm. You can add-on one or the other for $60 each, or both for $120. You also have the option to select individual days for late pick-up, at $20/day.
To sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up, just let us know your preference when you arrive in-person the first day of your camp.
We want our kids to have the best experience possible, while growing more confident in the ocean and building their surf knowledge. Our surf lessons for kids at camp use our time-tested drills to ensure they learn the fundamentals.
At our surf camp we teach the basics first on land, then get the students in the water and standing up in no time.
