Camp Info
| Ages: | 5–15 |
| Type: | Day |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | Coast |
| Water: | Water, Surfing |
| Meals Type: | Partial |
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San Diego, CA, USA
Surfing is the center of the day at Mission Beach, where campers ages 5–15 spend scheduled blocks learning on the water, getting ocean time, and joining beach games. The program is designed for children with or without prior surfing experience, and the camp supplies the core surf equipment so families do not need to provide a board or wetsuit. Campers use soft surfboards, wetsuits, and rashguards, with instructors setting up the gear on the beach each day.
Families can choose from 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day daytime options. Depending on the camp length, schedules include morning, afternoon, and all-day formats. Five-day camps run Monday through Friday, 3-day camps run Monday through Wednesday, and 2-day camps run Thursday and Friday. The Mission Beach setting is part of the learning environment: the camp describes a soft sandy bottom, mellow waves, and shallow water that supports beginner practice.
Instructors are CPR and First Aid certified, and the school also describes its instructors as trained in Ocean Rescue. Small children and weaker swimmers are kept in shallow water with instructors present. This camp is a practical fit for kids who want active beach time, a first introduction to surfing, or several consecutive days to practice in a structured daytime format.
| Ages: | 5–15 |
| Type: | Day |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | Coast |
| Water: | Water, Surfing |
| Meals Type: | Partial |
| Time: |
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You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
You can still submit a quick request to let the camp know you’re interested.
The camp is organized around consecutive daytime surf sessions at Mission Beach. Five-day campers attend Monday through Friday, 3-day campers attend Monday through Wednesday, and 2-day campers attend Thursday and Friday. Morning sessions run from 9:00 AM to noon. All-day options run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while afternoon sessions from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM are offered with the 3-day and 5-day formats. This structure lets families choose a shorter introduction or a longer week of repeated surf practice.
On the beach, campers take part in surf lessons, spend time in the ocean, and play beach games. The program is designed for ages 5–15 and does not require previous surfing experience. The school provides wetsuits, rashguards, and soft surfboards and sets the equipment up on the beach each day. The Mission Beach environment is described as having a soft sandy bottom, mellow waves, and waist-deep water that allows easier standing during beginner instruction.
Safety support is built into the program through CPR and First Aid certified instructors, with the school also describing instructors as trained in Ocean Rescue. Children who are small or weaker swimmers are kept in shallow water with instructors present throughout their time in the water.
| Camp option | Days | Time choices |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day | Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; 12:30 PM-3:00 PM |
| 3-day | Monday-Wednesday | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; 12:30 PM-3:00 PM |
| 2-day | Thursday-Friday | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Campers are asked to bring a healthy lunch with snacks and a drink. The 5-day camp option also includes a Friday pizza party.
Surf camp instructors are identified as CPR and First Aid certified, and the school describes its instructors as trained in Ocean Rescue. The camp uses shallow water for younger or weaker swimmers, with instructors remaining with students in the water. The Mission Beach program also describes mellow waves and a soft sandy bottom. If weather or ocean conditions become unsafe, the booking terms allow the school to reschedule or refund camps at its discretion.
Parents or guardians must notify Pacific Surf School of any allergies or medical conditions before camp.
Camp instruction is led by surf instructors who are identified as CPR and First Aid certified. The school also describes its instructors as experienced, patient teachers who are trained in Ocean Rescue. Campers work with instructors on the beach and in the water, and younger or weaker swimmers are kept in shallow water with instructors present.
After booking, families receive a confirmation email with directions for where to meet. The school also provides general phone and email channels for questions, and its FAQ directs families to contact the team when they need information not covered online.
Camp takes place at Mission Beach. Families receive meeting directions after booking. Campers should bring a labeled backpack or bag, a healthy lunch with snacks, a drink, towel, sunscreen, shoes, and a long-sleeve sweatshirt or jacket; pocket money is optional. Campers must be picked up promptly and checked out by a parent or guardian. The booking terms provide a five-minute pickup grace period, followed by a late fee for additional time in the school’s care.
Surf camp cancellations must be requested at least five days before camp. Approved refunds are issued minus a $100 non-refundable deposit per reservation. Camp reschedule requests must be submitted at least 72 hours before camp, and no refunds or reschedules are permitted within 72 hours of the camp start.
