Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day)
Surf Camp LA offers full-day surf instruction for all skill levels at Santa Monica and Venice Beaches, focusing on safety, technique, and ocean awareness.
▌ Editor's read The Surf Camp LA website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their full-day surf programs. The camp operates at Santa Monica and Venice Beaches, offering instruction for ages 5 and up, with a stated 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio. Instructors are CPR/First Aid certified and experienced surfers, and the camp emphasizes safety with all necessary equipment provided. The 'About Us' page mentions Tyler Hatzikian as the founder of Surf Academy, which appears to be the parent organization. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Google reviews for 'Surf Camp LA' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' patience and their children's rapid progress. Social media handles for Instagram (@surfcamp_la) and Facebook (SurfCampLA) are active, showcasing camp activities and testimonials.
Who thrives here Ages 4–17
Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Water Sports
- Ages: 4–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Address: 2100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 (north side of Venice Lot, Lifeguard Tower 19)
- Phone: (310) 795-2315
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $175/day (1 surfer = $125 + $50 base). 2 surfers: $300/day. Per-day enrollment.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day)
- What ages does Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) accept?
- Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) is open to children ages 4–17. 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 Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) cost?
- Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) publishes $875/week for the standard session. $175/day (1 surfer = $125 + $50 base). 2 surfers: $300/day. Per-day enrollment. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day)'s hours?
- Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) runs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day)?
- Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) provide lunch?
- Yes — Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Surf Camp LA – Full Day (Single Day) is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles 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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