About
SoCal Surf Lessons offers Kid's Summer Surf Camps for ages 7-16, with small groups of 6-12 kids per day and a 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. The program also offers private and group surf lessons, including 1 Person Private Lesson, 2-4 Person Private Lesson, and 5-25 Person Group Lesson, with premium surfboards and wetsuits included in the lesson types listed.
Programs
- Kid's Summer Surf Camps — 7-16 · Monday-Friday, 8:45-11:00 AM · $90–$390 per day · Small groups of 6-12 kids per day; 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio; instruction tailored to each child’s skill level; strictly a surf camp.
- 1 Person Private Lesson — $140–$185 per session · Includes premium surfboard, wetsuit, and local instructor.
- 2-4 Person Private Lesson — $78–$130 per session · Includes premium surfboards, wetsuits, and 1 or 2 local instructors.
- 5-25 Person Group Lesson — $79–$95 per session · Includes premium surfboards, wetsuits, and 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 local instructors.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–16 years old
- Price range: $78–$390
- Facility hours: Everyday: 8AM - 8PM
About the provider
SoCal Surf Lessons was founded by Rusty Friesen in the summer of 2004. The company is licensed, bonded, and insured, and its mission is to teach surfing to students of all ages and skill levels in a fun, safe environment.
Year round lessons; same day appointments; no deposit necessary; guarantee that you’ll be up and surfing a wave on your first lesson or your next lesson is on us; all instructors are experienced local Carlsbad residents; kids summer surf camps are limited space and require calling/texting to reserve.
What families say
“We just finished an hour and a half surf lesson for my three kids (ages 15, 13, and 9) with SoCal Surf Lessons. I can’t speak highly enough about the experience. It was absolutely incredible. Definitely one of those core life memories for my kids; something they'll never forget. Hands down the best money I’ve spent in a long time. Huge thanks to Rusty and his team at SoCal Surf!” — Rachel Martin
Last updated October 6, 2026.
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