OCEAN CITY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Shoreline Summers: A Five-Day Beach Camp That Teaches Kids to Read Waves and Play Well on the Sand
A focused, instructor-led week in Ocean City where children ages 7–10 spend three hours each morning learning ocean basics, trying surfing and bodysurfing, and competing in friendly beach contests.
Shoreline Summers: A Five-Day Beach Camp That Teaches Kids to Read Waves and Play Well on the Sand.
Beach Camp in Ocean City is a concentrated, five-day introduction to the surf environment for children aged 7–10. Across Monday–Friday mornings, small counselor groups mix ocean education—waves, tides and beach safety—with hands-on activities: beginner surfing and bodysurfing, sand-sculpting contests, relay races and a week-closing talent-and-prize day. The program couples practical skill-building with playful competition, and every camper receives a rash guard and a 7th Street Surf Shop t-shirt to keep.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ocean literacy, taught on the sand
Campers spend part of each morning learning about waves, tides and basic ocean knowledge in small groups, pairing short classroom-style instruction with immediate, supervised practice on the beach.
Intro to surfing and bodysurfing
The program serves as an interactive introduction to surfing and bodysurfing, giving young participants guided time in the water under direct supervision as they learn fundamental skills.
Sand contests and Friday awards
Daily beach games—sand sculpting, relay races, scavenger hunts and tug-of-war—build camaraderie, culminating in friendly contests and prizes on Friday to celebrate the week’s progress.
What the day feels like
What a Week Feels Like
Mornings are short and purposeful: three hours each day, Monday through Friday, with activities paced for young attention spans and repeated practice. Counselors work with groups no larger than four campers per instructor, rotating between shore-based lessons about waves and tides, supervised in-water time to try surf skills, and energetic beach games. The low ratio and structured schedule aim to ensure both safety and steady skill gains across the five-day session.
THE CLASSROOM
Ocean literacy, taught on the sand
Campers spend part of each morning learning about waves, tides and basic ocean knowledge in small groups, pairing short classroom-style instruction with immediate, supervised practice on the beach.
THE SPORT
Intro to surfing and bodysurfing
The program serves as an interactive introduction to surfing and bodysurfing, giving young participants guided time in the water under direct supervision as they learn fundamental skills.
THE GAMES
Sand contests and Friday awards
Daily beach games—sand sculpting, relay races, scavenger hunts and tug-of-war—build camaraderie, culminating in friendly contests and prizes on Friday to celebrate the week’s progress.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp is built for—and who might need a different option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp runs weekly throughout the summer, Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; each session is three hours per day over five consecutive days.
The listed rate for a full five-day session is $300.
Pack water and sunscreen for each morning; campers are provided a rash guard and a 7th Street Surf Shop t-shirt to wear during camp and keep afterward.
Meet at the Ocean City, NJ location associated with 7th Street Surf Shop—staff invite parents to call or stop by the boardwalk location for more details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Beach Camp for?
The camp is designed for children ages 7–10.
When and how long is each session?
Sessions run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., three hours each day for five days.
How much does a week of camp cost?
The rate for the five-day session is $300.
What should my child bring each day?
Campers should bring water and sunscreen; a rash guard and a 7th Street Surf Shop t-shirt are provided.
What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?
The program maintains a standard maximum ratio of four campers to one counselor (4:1).
Where do I go for more information or to meet the counselors?
For more information or to meet camp counselors, call or stop by the 7th Street Surf Shop boardwalk location in Ocean City, NJ.