Campsurf Surf & Beach Volleyball Programs

Campsurf Surf & Beach Volleyball Programs offers Summer Surf Camp and Surf & Volleyball Camp for ages 7+ from June through August. Summer Surf Camp includes a full day option from 9am-2pm or a half day option from 9am-12pm, and includes a soft/foam surfboard, boogie board, and wetsuit. Surf & Volleyball Camp runs from 9am-2pm with surf camp in the morning and volleyball camp from 12:30-2.

Programs

• Summer Surf Camp — 7+ · June through August · $119–$595 per week · Full Day Surf Camp 9am-2pm; Half Day Surf Camp 9am-12pm. 4:1 instructor-to-surfer ratio. Soft/Foam Surfboard, Boogie Board, and wetsuit included; surfboards and wetsuits provided.
• Surf & Volleyball Camp — 7+ · June through August · $119–$595 per week · 9am-2pm beach camp with surf camp in the morning and volleyball camp from 12:30-2. 4:1 instructor-to-surfer ratio.
• Youth Surf Class
• Private Surf Lessons — all ages and abilities · offered everyday, year-round · $150–$500 · 90-minute lessons at El Porto Rosecrans Avenue location in Manhattan Beach; include surfboard and wetsuit.
• Beginner Surf Lessons — $150 · Private beginner lessons; 1-on-1 or group instruction with one instructor for every 4 surfers.
• Intermediate Surf Lessons
• Advanced Surf Clinics
• Group Surf Classes — Group surf lessons for 3 hours or more; pricing listed for 9-16, 17+, and 41+ surfers.
• Surf Parties & Large Groups — Private parties for birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette parties; equipment, instruction, shade, and tables provided.
• Beach Volleyball Programs
• CampVolley | Beach Volleyball

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $119–$595
• General schedule: Summer surf camps run from June through August. Private lessons are offered everyday, year-round.

About the provider

Campsurf was formed in 1998 by Jim Miller under the name Pure Surfing Experience. After his passing in the summer of 2004, Tommy Ostendorf, Mark Gerold, and Chris Brown took over the Campsurf operation. Instructors are CPR and First-Aid certified, and Campsurf is described as the official surf school for the city of Manhattan Beach.

Summer surf camps have a low student-to-instructor ratio of 4:1. Lessons are 90 minutes long and include about 15-20 minutes on land. All lessons take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach. Surf camps are for boys and girls age 7 and up.

What families say

“Our daughter, 6, had a blast at Beach Camp with CampSurf. She said it was easily her favorite camp all summer. Her counselors were great, and she keeps telling us about all the things they talked about together - very sweet. We will be back next summer. For the parents, logistics of drop/pick-up are easy and staff is all very attentive. Thanks, CampSurf” — Brendan Heisler

Last updated September 18, 2026.