The Ultimate // 5- Day Surf Camps
What's Included:
The Ultimate Surf Camp makes sure your kiddo "Seize it All." With each day emphasizing on some thing new your camper will be engaged in all of the camps core competencies including Surfing & ; Ocean Safety, Competitive Surfing, Surf Skills Training and Beach Ecology/Ocean Science. Read more about your 25% off Voucher and our new locations hottest spots. Don't miss out on all any of the fun. Sign your kid up for all of it!
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CAMP DATES:
June 1st -Aug.1 2026
Monday- Friday
10AM-2PM
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WHO CAN JOIN?
Ages: 5-18
No experience necessary.
All abilities welcome.
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CAMP LOCATION:
7010 Padre Blvd.
(Hilton Garden Inn./ Barry's Beach)
Drop off & Pick Up Times listed
What Do We Learn? :
Daily surf training and all necessary equipment
Photos of your child's camp experience
Ocean Awareness and Beach Ecology Lessons
Variety of Additional Beach Sports training
On Site Beach Patrol Lifeguard
Attentive and professional surfing instructors 4:1 student/coach
Our Commitment to Safety-
Safety is our first priority as proven by our eight years of camp operations and safety record. We follow guidelines and training from both American Red Cross and United States Lifeguarding Association to ensure the safest and most rewarding experiences. We always keep a student to instructor ratio of 4:1 and all of our instructors have certifications in First Aid, CPR, and are open ocean trained. We also carry a comprehensive insurance package, including general liability.
We also know the value in teaching about Safe Ocean Practices. Our camp ocean safety education consists of:
- Wave prediction and judgement
- Longshore current identification
- Sun exposure and UV awareness
- Beach Ecology and marine science education
- Venomous Marine Life awareness and first aid
- Popular marine life education
- Rip current identification, awareness, and existing procedure
What should we bring?
We recommend that you bring a backpack with the following items:
Lunch - Be sure to pack a healthy lunch, snacks, reusable water bottle.
Reusable water bottle -We provide cold water.
Sun Protection - Hats, Sunscreen, long sleeve water clothing.
Cap/Hat - Pack your own or purchase of ours !
Towel -We use frequently!
Swimwear -Please come appropriately dressed.
Location: 7010 Padre Blvd. Hilton Garden Inn & Sand Rose
We have allocated 20 minutes in the morning and afternoon to bring the kids up to the drop off and pick up locations in front of the neighboring hotels (Hilton & Sand Rose Hotel). We highly encourage you to be available during these times to drop off and pick up your child. If you are unable to meet us in this time frame we ask that you please find parking and walk your child to our beach site.
***We are currently producing a drone led video of the drop off/pick up locations and our beach site. We plan to publish here and in our social media.
Ocean and Environmental Awareness- Safety With Wildlife
We know that nature can shape a child's memory and experiences, which is why we pair environmental and ocean awareness with action sports. It’s fun, exciting, and encourages an active, healthy lifestyle. We believe that learning about the ocean and all of its changing dynamics is part of an all encompassing experience our beach life instructors hope to share. Water Safety, open ocean awareness and coastal wildlife are incorporated into the camps curriculum.
We do take a significant amount of time in our water related programs to share our knowledge of the ocean. We teach about how to safely swim in open ocean, how to avoid and escape rip currents, how to respect other water users, and awareness of marine life. Campers will learn so much about the ocean that it will increase their comfortability and maximize their amazement and experience in the ocean.
Please download our registration form and email to spisessions@gmail.com. Next, follow our links to check-out.
Surf & Beach Camp Dates:
SPI Sessions has a unique approach to our staff. We call ourselves ‘beach life Instructors’ because we believe we share more with the student than just a surfing lesson. We are well-rounded individuals with love for all things friendly to our beach and lifestyle. We maintain a rotating staff of 5-7 Beach life Instructors. In a camp setting we maintain a 4:1 ratio of surfer to instructor staff to maintain the attention necessary for adequate surf technique and stoke. We are very proud to have a strong staff of vetted individuals eager to share the stoke of surfing and eco-awareness.
Book your Kids 5-day Camp Below
Save money and time with a week long camp or customize your camp with our 1-Day Drop-In Sessions!
5-day summer surf camp booking instructions: Camp starts on Mondays. Please select your desired week and the quantity of children you wish to register.
1-Day summer surf camp booking instructions: Please select the 1-day camp date and the quantity of children you wish to register. Please click "continue." If you wish to add more than one day, please click the green "Add to Booking" button on the Create Booking page to navigate back to the calendar to select additional days. Once satisfied with your cart, fill out the form and press continue at the bottom of the page to proceed to payment.
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Our Camp Schedule
Every day is unique and fun, but here is an idea for you...
10:00 - 10:20 Camp drop-off and sign-in at Hilton Garden Inn and SandRose
10: 20 Walk to the beach (this becomes a quicker process each day...)
10: 30 Stretch, Swim test (first day only) and light snack
11:00 Land Lessons and surf instruction / Warm up Pop-ups
12:00 Lunch Break
12:20 Ocean Safety Lesson or Beach Sports Activity or Surfing
1:20 Activities finish, light beach clean-up and pack-up
1:45 Instructors and Campers walk-up for Pick-Up
1:45 -2:00 Pick-up and sign-out Hilton and Sand Rose
F.A.Q.'s
Frequently Asked Questions
...we're here to help!
We pretty much have you covered on the beach, but there are a few personalized items we suggest you bring to your lesson: a reusable water bottle, ocean-safe sunscreen, towel, and comfortable and proper fitting swim attire.
Our camps include all the necessary equipment you will need to get started. We also provide your child with a surfing shirt for sun and board rash protection, wax, a soft top learning board, and professional coaching.
Camps Provide:
Instruction for all skill levels
4 Hour Sessions
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certified Instructors
Experienced Surf Instructors
Size appropriate surfboards for each participant
Camp/Sun Protection Jersey (available for purchase)
Permitted & Private Beach Location
Licensed & Insured Program
Shade and Cold Water
We will be surfing directly behind the Hilton/Barry's Beach Bar at the north end of the island. Feel free to park and meet us on the beach or utilize the drop off and pick up times during camp.
Surf camps are open to all ages and abilities- so no excuses! We are trained professionals that are happy to accommodate any special needs. Please make us aware of any special needs that you or child may have including any physical ailments, challenges or allergies.
All of our beach life instructors are American Red Cross Certified in CPR and first aid, and open water safety. We also take extra precaution and recruit medical interns to help us keep a watchful eye on the water. We have an impeccable safety record and we are very proud of it!
SPI Sessions has a unique approach to our staff. We call ourselves ‘Beach Life Instructors’ because we believe we share more with the student than just a surfing lesson. We are well-rounded individuals with love for all things friendly to our beach and lifestyle. We maintain a rotating staff of 4-5 Beach life Instructors and 3-5 Science Specific Trainers. In a lesson setting we maintain a 4:1 ratio of surfer to instructor staff to maintain the attention necessary for adequate surf technique and stoke. We are very proud to have a strong staff of vetted individuals eager to share the stoke of surfing and eco-awareness.
Safety is a priority with us at SPI Sessions.
-Our instructors follow a designated operational plan for safety during lessons and are trained and certified in First Aid/CPR and open water safety.
- We also have a safety script that each session reviews.
- … and just in case of an emergency, we are prepared with an Emergency Plan (Click here to read).
We are confident that you will see surfing the way we do. It has the capacity to change your life and become one of the most special things you do. Check out what we do to get you started: • The Basics of Surfing • Paddling the Board • Catching Waves • Standing Up on the Board • Wave Selection • Turning Techniques • Surf Etiquette • Ocean Awareness and Safety
Parking can be tricky, but luckily the Hilton Garden Inn does have a vast parking area. If you choose to park and walk your child to camp, or if you'd like to come spend the day on the beach and watch- we welcome you. You will need to use the parking lot at the Hilton Garden Inn and then either walk through the hotel or you can use the south side path towards the beach.
Surfing is a variable sport, but there are so many skills and fun ways to experience surfing out of the water. We take pride in making sure that our camps are full of fun things-to-do. We have balance boards, lily pad mats (to roll out and play on in the water), snorkels and SUPS to take out on flat ocean water days). We make sure the kids leave camp with a brain full of surfing knowledge. In case of severe weather conditions, we may need to cancel camp for the safety of the kids. We are generous with make up days if applicable, but we do not issue refunds for any weather days.
If you need to cancel your reservation we ask that you will do so 7-days prior to your booked camp. Camps cancelled 7-days in advance will receive a full refund. Please keep in mind, we have to turn people away every year and we do count on the full camps to keep up with our camp costs of business.
