Summer camp is an awesome way to help students build confidence and explore unique interests. By engaging independently in new experiences, campers learn problem solving, communication, and grit. Surf camps provide a unique opportunity for campers to explore a particularly unfamiliar environment to learn competence and independence in the ocean. Surf camps have been building 21st century skills in campers since their inception. Read on to discover how your camper can build 21st century skills through surf camps.

Surfing has a long-standing tradition of pride in being self taught. It may take you decades before you learn to paddle out through the breakers and access the real waves that you’re hoping to surf. Who wants to spend their childhood getting beaten up on the inside or their first few years in San Diego being battered by the ocean? You don’t need to spend your beginner sessions that way.

If you have kids and are looking for a great book to share the spirit of adventure and the healing power of the ocean, then look no further! With incredible illustrations by Isaac Mitchell and captivating words by Eli Marmar, this book is a must read.

Are you currently experiencing a plateau in your surfing skill level? If so, then maybe you should experiment with a mid-length surfboard for a while to see if that doesn’t give you the breakthrough you’re looking for. Here’s why.

Surfing is a great sport for staying healthy and fit. Many San Diego natives use surfing as their primary fitness routine. But just like any other sport, surfing has the ability to do damage to your body to those who aren’t careful. So how can you prevent yourself from getting injured? Keep reading to find the top 3 tips for preventing injuries in surfing.

Let us start by acknowledging the fact that all surfers experience failure and plateau. It’s not a question of if, but when. Surfing has a steep learning curve when compared to other sports because deliberate practice is difficult to achieve in the unpredictable ocean…

San Diego surf camps have a long-standing history of teaching students how to build independent surfing skills in the ocean. But did you know that surf camps in San Diego have the ability to inspire our students in the classroom as well?

Let’s face it, learning how to surf is difficult. Learning how to surf proficiently is near impossible. Of the tens of millions of people worldwide who try their hand at surfing each year, only a small fraction stick with the sport long enough to get good at it.

As we welcome the new year and anticipate another season chock-full of surf lessons here at Surf Education Academy, it is hard not to reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was our 2020 season. With beach closures put into effect throughout San Diego county last March, it was unclear whether or not we would be allowed to teach surf lessons at all in 2020.