SUN. SURF. ZUMA.

Surf Camp Zuma is a place where kids and teens can make friends as they learn to surf in a safe and fun setting. Our camps are designed to get your kids to disconnect from their devices while they enjoy learning a sport that can turn into a lifelong passion.

We keep a maximum of 5 campers to 1 instructor ratio. All staff have passed a background check and all in-water instructors are lifeguard certified.

We offer deals for siblings, groups, referrals, and cash payment. Send us a message if you are interested in any of the above.

Surf Camp Zuma is a summer camp being operated by Venice Beach Surf Club. VBSC is the highest rated surf school in Los Angeles County on Airbnb. VBSC is licensed/permitted to operate this day camp at Zuma beach and is also insured.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via message.

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A typical day will consist of: 

• Stretching/conditioning: A period to loosen up while building strength and stamina to better take on surfing, we want your children to be fully prepared to take on the ocean and build a strong foundation for surfing once they’ve left our camp)

• Snacks: Something healthy provided by us. (Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions.

• A daily land lesson: Each lesson during the 10 day (2 week) cycle will be unique, there’s an emphasis on safety, etiquette, and building skills from the ground up so that your child is set up for longterm success, minimize frustration, all while maximizing fun. Teaching how to understand conditions and water patterns in general and for that given day will be a part of this as well.

• In water lesson: This is where campers will apply the skills learned on land in the water while accompanied by an instructor. We will conduct lessons in a way that maximize safety given the conditions of that day. We will film and take pictures of each camper to be packaged and provided to parents at the conclusion of camp for each camper free of charge.

• A daily 45 minute lunch period: We ask that parents pack a lunch for each camper (except Fridays where we will provide pizza). We can provide lunch for campers for an extra fee.

• After Lunch, we will start our afternoon activity which will consist of a different beach game each day. After the first hour campers can choose to either continue the afternoon activity or take an additional hour of guided free surf time.

• At the end of the day: we will clean up the beach leaving it better than we found it and getting campers ready to be picked up. There will be a 30 minute pickup window for parents/or the designated ride for a student (only if approved by parent/guardian in advance). There will be a surcharge for late pickups after the 30 minute window

Wetsuits, boards, water, shade, and sunscreen will all be provided. Water and sunscreen application breaks will happen regularly throughout each day.

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Camp Structures:

• 2 week full day: The most complete camp option, every day is unique and we should have your child past all the basics and starting to elevate into intermediate level surfing. Every persons surf journey is different and results will vary based on a myriad of factors but this sets up your child to have the best shot of success in a timely manner while still having a ton of fun in the process.

• 1 week full day: you will integrate with the 2 week campers here but with each cycle there are two levels of surfing. Week 1 will be for beginners, or even kids who have tried a few times but haven’t had professional instruction. Week 2 will be more intermediate level. So put simply, don’t put your child into week 2 unless they have had a decent amount of surfing experience/instruction. Week 1, might be a little redundant for intermediate level surfers. If your child does week 1, falls in love and wants to do week 2. An additional week will have to be bought at the same price.

• 1 week half day: Similar to the 1 week full day in structure (week 1: beginner; week 2 intermediate) but campers will be picked up at lunchtime. This course will be a bit more surf intensive and not have the afternoon beach game/free surf session