Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Days at Salty Grom revolve around learning in the water, with surfing practice paired with short lessons about the ocean. Campers start with check-in and orientation, review the day’s surf conditions and basic techniques, then break into age- and skill-appropriate groups for coached surf sessions. The program uses a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, scheduled sunscreen and water breaks, and equipment supplied for surfing activities.
The main Surf Camp serves ages 8–16 and focuses on basic and intermediate surfing skills. Instruction also covers oceanography, surf technique, etiquette, and practical awareness of current conditions. Younger campers ages 5–8 can join Sprouts, a beach-camp track that puts more emphasis on becoming comfortable around the ocean. Sprouts mixes one-on-one surf time with games, seashore exploration, gentle water play, extra breaks, and a modified educational curriculum.
Both programs run as daytime camp experiences at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The published daily rhythm includes two surf periods, a midmorning sunscreen and water break, and lunch before pickup. Families are asked to send water, a sack lunch unless they purchase the optional lunch, sunscreen, a towel, and dry clothes. The structure keeps the focus on active participation while still making room for education and recovery time. Friday programming includes a family day, a friendly contest, and an award ceremony with swag.
| Ages: | 5–16 |
| Type: | Day |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | Coast |
| Water: | Water, Surfing |
| Academics: | Academics, Science, Marine Science |
| Meals Type: | Partial |
| Time: | 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Staff to Сamper Ratio: | 4:1 |
| Address: | Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, CA |
| Huntington Beach | |
| USA |
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The main camp day is built around two coached surf sessions. After check-in, campers warm up with a welcome game, check the surf, and review surfing basics before heading into the water. Groups are organized by age and skill, with a dedicated coach nearby. A scheduled sunscreen and water break separates the morning surf periods, and the second session gives campers more room to work on skills under supervision before lunch and pickup.
Learning is part of the surf time rather than a separate classroom block. The camp publishes an oceanography curriculum and instruction in surfing technique and etiquette. Campers also review current ocean conditions so they can build practical awareness alongside physical skills. Soft-top surfboards and full wetsuits are used for instruction, and the camp advertises guaranteed equipment.
Sprouts adapts the format for ages 5–8. Surfing is not the sole priority: the program combines one-on-one surf time with beach games, seashore exploration, gentle water play, and a modified ocean-learning curriculum. Younger campers receive additional sunscreen, water, restroom, and rest breaks, and the group moves together when a child needs a break.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30 AM | Check-in |
| 9:30-10:00 AM | Orientation, welcome game, surf check, and surfing basics |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Surf session |
| 11:00-11:15 AM | Sunscreen and water break |
| 11:15 AM-12:30 PM | Surf session |
| 12:30-1:30 PM | Lunch and pickup |
Campers are asked to bring plenty of water and a sack lunch. The published schedule places lunch and pickup from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, and water breaks are scheduled during the day. The official 2026 registration form also offers an optional prepared lunch with a sandwich, chips, cookie, and water. Turkey, salami, and ham choices are listed, and families may decline the option and bring their own lunch instead.
Camp programming includes several published safety practices. Coaches are described as CPR and first-aid certified, campers are organized into age- and skill-appropriate groups, and the camp uses a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Sunscreen and water breaks are scheduled through the day, with extra breaks built into the Sprouts program. Surf instruction uses soft-top boards, and the younger Sprouts group moves together when a child needs a restroom, water, or sunscreen break. Campers also review current ocean conditions as part of the morning curriculum.
Campers work with dedicated group coaches, and the camp publishes a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Coaches are described as CPR and first-aid certified, experienced, and knowledgeable about ocean life and safety. During surf sessions, children are divided into age- and skill-appropriate groups, with a coach nearby while they practice. Sprouts also includes one-on-one surf time within its modified beach-camp format.
Check-in runs from 9:00 to 9:30 AM, followed by orientation and the first surf session. Families may use the camp’s fast drop-off process or stay at the beach. Pickup is part of the 12:30 to 1:30 PM lunch block. Campers should arrive with sunscreen already applied and bring a towel, dry clothes, plenty of water, and a sack lunch unless an optional lunch is purchased. The registration form also offers a paid Bolsa Chica State Beach parking pass; a temporary pass may be provided for drop-off and pickup only.
