Surf Camp

Want to learn how to surf? Go to surf camp! Group lessons and twice-a-day sessions over the period of a week is the perfect way to learn to surf and improve quickly. Surf camp is also a relatively cheap vacation and more fun than you can imagine.

Surf Lesson

You can't learn much about surfing on land. At surf camp they'll give you a few minutes of surf lessons on safety and how to correctly pop-up to a standing position. Then it's everyone into the water! The instructors will show you how to paddle and where to wait for waves. Then you'll get the real surf lesson - how to pick a wave and when to start paddling to catch it.

I've been to the San Diego Surfing Academy surf camp and I can tell you that everyone learned to stand up on waves. Some pick it up almost immediately and others take a couple days. Kids probably catch on faster than adults, but the instructors stick with you until get it. Your first successful ride is a real blast.

What to expect at Surf Camp

Expect basic accommodations, simple food, friendly people, surfing videos, lots of sun, plenty of laughs and great fun. Also expect to be tired. Paddling a surfboard is a good workout. Don't party too late; get up early and make the most of your surf camp experience.

Expect twice a day sessions. And expect to get better with all that practice. The camp provides the boards and wet-suits (if needed) -- all you need to bring is swimwear and enthusiasm. You'll be hooked on surfing by the end of your week of surf camp.