Coastal Surf Escapes from Rollinsford, New Hampshire: Camps & Private Lessons

Ride The 5 is designed as an intensive, five-day progression for students ages 8 through 19. Each morning begins with a 1–2 hour surf lesson at the Long Sands location where participants are kitted with wetsuits and boards. Afternoons rotate through complementary water activities—boogie boarding, skimboarding, stand-up paddling, and body surfing—selected to match daily conditions and to broaden a young rider’s ocean competence.

The program keeps instructor-to-student ratios tight (five or fewer students per instructor) and includes equipment for the week. The camp runs weekdays from 10 am to 3 pm with pickup at 3:15 pm; parents provide lunch and basic beach gear. According to the operator’s description the offering includes instruction from experienced local watermen and a bundled equipment discount. This is the choice for families who want a full-week, multi-skill immersion rather than single-session lessons.

The Ogunquit three-day surf camp is structured around short, intensive sessions designed to accelerate progression. Sessions are run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with common 2-hour evening slots (5–7 pm) or daytime options at other times of the summer schedule. The program targets participants age 10 and up and focuses on fundamentals across three concentrated lessons.

This camp is noted as the operator’s most popular mid-length option: for travelers staying a long weekend or families who prefer an evening schedule, the format packs more water time than a single lesson and aims to build tangible skill from session to session. It’s a pragmatic pick if you want focused coaching without committing to a full week.

The York three-day camp mirrors the Ogunquit structure with an emphasis on repeat practice and fundamental skills. Designed for ages 10 and up, it offers multiple daily time slots during the summer and condenses progress into three focused sessions. For families staying on the New Hampshire side, the York camp is presented as an accessible option with a consistent teaching format.

Because the course concentrates on the core mechanics of paddling, popping up, and wave selection across three lessons, many attendees report noticeable improvement by the final session. It’s an efficient way to add surf instruction to a broader New England itinerary without the commitment of a full week.

Private lessons in York provide 1:1 or small-group instruction with scheduled times at 8 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm. The operator accommodates larger private groups on request and specifies an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 for standard private bookings. These sessions are ideal when you want coaching tailored to your party’s needs—whether refining technique or fitting instruction into a packed travel itinerary.

Because private lessons are scheduled in discrete two-hour blocks, they work well for travelers seeking a premium, time-efficient experience without the pace of group classes. Booking in advance is recommended to secure preferred times.

The Ogunquit private-lesson offering follows the same model: two-hour sessions with 1:1 or 1:2 instructor ratios and the option to book larger private groups as needed. Standard times are listed for both York and Ogunquit locations; Ogunquit slots are typically offered at 10 am and 3 pm. The operator asks that private services be requested in advance to ensure availability.

Choose this option when you want to focus on specific technique, accommodate unusual schedules, or prioritize a private beach experience away from larger group classes. It’s a practical way to get targeted instruction without a multi-day commitment.