JACKSONVILLE BEACH SURF FIELD GUIDE
Four Days of Waves and Ocean Sense: A Jacksonville Beach Surf Camp for Kids
A four-day, morning surf program for kids ages 7–16 that teaches surfing fundamentals and ocean safety in small groups on Jacksonville Beach.
Four Days of Waves and Ocean Sense: A Jacksonville Beach Surf Camp for Kids.
Join a focused, four-day surf camp on Jacksonville Beach where professional instructors teach surfing fundamentals and ocean safety to children in small groups. The program is designed for ages 7–16 and balances in‑water practice and shore-side instruction so campers learn skills and respect for the ocean in a lively beach setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personalized Attention — 3:1 Student-to-Instructor
The camp maintains a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure close supervision and tailored feedback during water time and drills.
Professional Surfers and Ocean Practitioners
Lessons are run by instructors who are professional surfers and experienced water men and women, bringing practical ocean knowledge to each session.
Surfing Fundamentals Paired with Ocean Safety
The camp teaches core surfing skills alongside education about the ocean environment and safety—so kids learn to read conditions and move confidently in the surf.
What the day feels like
What the Four Mornings Feel Like
Mornings are structured as condensed learning blocks: shore-side instruction followed by supervised practice in gentle surf. Across four consecutive days, campers move from basic stance and board handling to ocean-aware paddling and wave selection, all in a sunlit, beachside atmosphere using soft surfboards appropriate for learners.
THE RATIO
Personalized Attention — 3:1 Student-to-Instructor
The camp maintains a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio to ensure close supervision and tailored feedback during water time and drills.
THE INSTRUCTORS
Professional Surfers and Ocean Practitioners
Lessons are run by instructors who are professional surfers and experienced water men and women, bringing practical ocean knowledge to each session.
THE CURRICULUM
Surfing Fundamentals Paired with Ocean Safety
The camp teaches core surfing skills alongside education about the ocean environment and safety—so kids learn to read conditions and move confidently in the surf.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The camp runs four consecutive mornings, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The program mixes shore-side instruction and in-water practice; sessions make use of soft surfboards and take place in a sunny, beach atmosphere.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the surf camp?
The camp is a four-day program that runs Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day.
What ages can attend?
The camp is designed for children ages 7–16.
What is the student-to-instructor ratio?
The program maintains a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio for close supervision and personalized instruction.
Who teaches the lessons?
Lessons are led by professional surfers and instructors who have ocean experience and watercraft knowledge.
Does the camp include ocean safety education?
Yes — the curriculum explicitly includes ocean safety and education about the ocean environment alongside surfing fundamentals.