Ventura Makos Surf Camp

Ventura Makos Surf Camp offers surf camp sessions with surfboards and wetsuits provided. A typical surf camp day includes check-in, group time, sunscreen application, a warm-up, a safety talk, a beach lesson, morning surf sessions, lunch, beach activity, and an afternoon surf session. Regular surf camps run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and are listed at $500 per week.

Programs

• Ventura Makos Surf Camp — Ages 8-15 · 9:00 AM-2:00 PM · $500 per week · Wetsuits and surfboards provided.
• Silver Strand Surf Camp — Ages 8-15 · 9:00 AM-2:00 PM · $500 per week · Wetsuits and surfboards provided.
• Teen Surf Camp — Ages 13-17 · 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Mini Makos — Ages 4-7 · Not stated
• Surf Lessons — All ages · By appointment · Private and group lessons; 90 minutes; surfboard and wetsuit included for each participant.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Price range: $500 per week
• General schedule: A typical day at surf camp is listed as: 9:00AM check-in; 9:15AM break into groups and sunscreen application; 9:30AM warm-up, safety talk, and beach lesson; 9:30AM-10:45AM morning surf session; 10:45AM-11AM re-apply sunscreen and snack; 11AM-12PM mid-morning session; 12PM-12:30PM lunch, beach activity, re-apply sunscreen; 12:30PM-1:30PM afternoon surf session; 1:30PM last wave call and end of day chant; 1:30PM-2PM check-out and pick-up. Regular surf camps are 9am-2pm.

About the provider

Ventura Makos Surf Camp has provided surf instruction for over the last decade. Staff include lifeguards, EMTs, professional surfers, and experienced water-men and water-women. All employees are required to be First Aid and CPR certified, and all instructors are CPR certified.

Last updated September 24, 2026.