Aqua Surf Camp
Aqua Surf Camp provides surf lessons and ocean safety education for all skill levels in Santa Monica.
▌ Editor's read Aqua Surf Camp's website loads as a real camp site, offering full-day surf programs in Los Angeles. The camp states it has been operating for 25 years, founded by Robert Miller, and emphasizes a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio, which is excellent for water sports. They explicitly mention that all instructors are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 116 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the instructors' patience and effectiveness. While not ACA accredited, the camp's detailed safety information and experienced staff are notable. Social media handles @aquasurf on Instagram and 'aquasurf' on Facebook are active.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Aqua Surf Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right water sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Water Sports
- Ages: 5–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Phone: (310) 427-7660
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $675/week full day. Multi-week and multi-day discounts available.
↗ What parents like
- By the day or week options
- Small student to instructor ratio
- Friday surf contests with prizes
↘ Watch for
- Lunch not included
- PM session by request only
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Aqua Surf Camp
- What ages does Aqua Surf Camp accept?
- Aqua Surf Camp is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Aqua Surf Camp cost?
- Aqua Surf Camp publishes $675/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Aqua Surf Camp's hours?
- Aqua Surf Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Aqua Surf Camp?
- Aqua Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Aqua Surf Camp provide lunch?
- Aqua Surf Camp 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.
- Does Aqua Surf Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — Aqua Surf Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does Aqua Surf Camp compare to other water sports camps in Santa Monica?
- Aqua Surf Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Santa Monica 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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