Surf and Ocean Camp is back in Belmar and in Bradley Beach!
Our Community Supported, Fully-Insured summer camps run weekly between June 28st and Sept 3rd for boys and girls ages 6 - 16yrs.
Belmar Surf and Ocean Day Camp:
Our full day camp in Belmar runs 5 days a week all summer, and teaches children ages 6-16 the fundamentals of surfing, as well as ocean swimming, marine science, environmental awareness, fitness and friendship.
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Pricing: $100/day or $375/week. Save 15% off a full week when you enroll with a friend!
Bradley Beach Half-Day Camp:
Our half-day camp in Bradley Beach teaches the same essential skills in a half-day format, 5 days a week. Children 6-16 learn the fundamentals of surfing and marine science in a safe and friendly environment.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Pricing: $50/day or $225/week. Save 15% off a full week when you enroll with a friend!
2010 SCHEDULE
Week 2 - July 5th - 9th
Week 3 - July 12th - 16th
Week 4 - July 19th - 23rd
Week 5 - July 26th - 30th
Week 6 - August 2nd - 6th
Week 7 - August 9th - 13th
Week 8 - August 16th -20th
Week 9 - August 23rd - 27th
Week 10- August 30 - Sept 3rd
Safety At Our Camps
-At SummerTime Surf, our team of professional instructors have developed a well-rounded program that effectively teaches Surfing and Ocean Recreation through a combination of personalized instruction, competitive practices, and safety training.
-We maintain a 4:1 student to instructor ratio at our camps.
-All of our staff members are Certified Lifesavers trained in CPR and First Aid, and have experience working with the local lifeguards and first aid squads to further ensure the safety of our campers and staff.
All aspects of our program have been designed with safety as the main priority. A healthy surfer is a happy surfer! Not only are all of our staff members Certified Lifesavers trained in CPR and First Aid, but we also work with local lifeguards further ensure the safety of our campers and staff. We are prepared for emergencies and safety is the primary focus in all our activities. A shade tent/canopy is our base, and campers find shelter from the sun regularly throughout the day. All of our equipment is inspected daily for potential hazards and we use only new, beginner-friendly surfboards. There is a waiver that must be signed due to the inherent risks of surfing and other activities that our camp provides. That being said, we would like to assure you that we have carefully chosen a team of responsible adults to provide the best experience possible for you or your child. We realize that there will be bumps, breaks, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and possibly a few tears shed, but we will work with you and your child to make sure that their experience is one that they walk away from smiling.
Daily Activities - 9:00am-2:30pm - Belmar
Daily Activities are semi-flexible to adjust with the changing surfing conditions.9:00am - 9:15am - Camper Sign In / Sunscreen Application
9:16am – 9:20am - Group Formation
9:21am - 9:30am - Warm Ups (swim or run or yoga)
9:31am - 10:15am - Station 1 - Ocean Skills Station
10:16am - 11:00am - Station 2 - Surf Skills Station
11:00am - 11:35am - Talk Story Lecture
11:36am - 12:05pm - Lunch
12:06pm - 12:11pm - Regroup and Reapply Sunscreen
12:15pm - 1:00pm - Station 3 - Yoga and Fitness Station
1:01pm - 1:45pm - Station 4 - FreeSurf Station
1:46pm - 2:25pm - Group Activity
2:30pm - Camper Signout
*3:00pm - 6pm - Private Lessons and clinics available after camp.
Daily Activities - 10am-1pm Bradley Beach
Daily Activities are semi-flexible to adjust with the changing surfing conditions.10:00am - 10:05am - Camper Sign In / Sunscreen Application
10:05am – 10:20am - Surf Yoga
10:20am - 10:25am - Small Group Formation
10:25am - 10:40am - Ocean Warm-up
10:40am – 10:50am - Oral Lesson
10:50am - 11:00am - Dry Land Surf Skill Activities
11:00am- 12:45am - Surf Session #1
12:45pm - 1:00pm- Oral Lesson #2 / Nature Walk / Beach Cleanup
12:45pm - 1:00pm - Surf Session #2
1pm - Camper Sign Out
1pm till dark - Private Lessons and clinics available after camp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide boards? Yes, we provide all the equipment for surfing, including surfboards. Bring your own if you like, and we can give you insight to its design and let you know whether or not its a good fit for your surfing.
Do you provide wetsuits? Will I need one? Yes, we do provide wetsuits for our students. The water temperature changes daily, but its safe to say that during July and August, you will not need a wetsuit. Some surfers prefer to surf with wetsuit shirts when the air temperature is cool, but Jersey surfers tend be embrace the water without wetsuits whenever possible.
What do I need to bring to with me to camp? An ocean-appropriate bathing suit, a towel, sunscreen, a bagged lunch or money for lunch, change of clothes for rainy days, and a positive attitude should be brought to camp. Bagged lunches can be stored in a cooler until it is time to eat.
More Details About Our Program
At SummerTimeSurf, our team of professional instructors have developed a program that effectively teaches Surfing and Ocean Recreation through a combination of personalized instruction, competitive practices, and safety training. Our experiences throughout the surfing world have given insight into the most effective ways to teach and learn. We know what works and what doesn't, and we strive to provide you with the best surfing experience possible. Our camp program is designed to get real results that will have you or your child feeling excited and confident about their place in "the sport of kings."
Our unique approach is what makes our program successful. Our goal is to turn our campers into well-rounded Watermen and Waterwomen. This has shaped our program to incorporate many aspects of Ocean Recreation. The complexities of surfing are part of what make it so rewarding. By teaching all the different skills that go into becoming a surfer, such as
1. Ocean Swimming
2. Personal Fitness
3. Rip Tide and Wave Navigation
4. and Increased Awareness to Natural Weather Patterns of our area.
we are able to provide a well-rounded program that effectively grooms our students to appreciate surfing on different levels.
The program came from the desire to move away from the traditional surf lesson approach. We found that it was just simply too easy to push a beginner into a few waves, yell for them to stand up, and then carry them back out to the lineup for another. That's kind of learning to ride a bike with your mom or dad holding the seat. Now, this is great way to get the feeling of surfing, and great for photo ops, but we have found that it is much more rewarding to teach our students the skills that go into actually surfing themselves.
Our goal-oriented program ensures that our students are making progress. By setting small, obtainable goals for each student, we can work with you to ensure that you get what you want out of our time together. Our instructors want to see you progressing and will help you realize and achieve your maximum potential.
We recognize that everyone is different and that's what makes us special. Although we encourage our students to participate in all our activities, we NEVER force a student to do something they don't want to. Everyone has different talents and limitations, and its in fostering those talents and pushing those limits that we experience the most rewarding aspects of life.
