ASBURY PARK SURF FIELD GUIDE
Small Feet on Soft Boards: Keiki Surf Camp for Ages 4–7 in Asbury Park
A two-hour, instructor-led surf program at Asbury Park’s 7th Ave Beach introducing 4–7-year-olds to surfing fundamentals, ocean safety and healthy habits.
Small Feet on Soft Boards: Keiki Surf Camp for Ages 4–7 in Asbury Park.
Keiki Surf Camp compresses a careful, play‑forward curriculum into two focused hours on the shore at Asbury Park. Designed and taught by preschool teachers, the program blends an introduction to surfing fundamentals, ocean safety and healthy habits so young children learn to ride waves tandem with an instructor and build confidence as they may begin catching a few on their own.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two hours tuned to little learners
Keiki Surf Camp is a two‑hour session that introduces children to surfing fundamentals, healthy habits and ocean safety with a curriculum created by preschool teachers, letting kids progress from tandem rides with instructors to catching waves independently as they gain confidence.
Curriculum built for young minds
The program’s original curriculum—designed and taught by preschool teachers—pairs basic surf technique with simple lessons in safety and healthy habits, keeping instruction age‑appropriate and playful.
7th Ave Beach as your classroom
Sessions meet on Asbury Park’s 7th Ave Beach where instructors run short, focused lessons on sand and in the water so the youngest students can learn in a familiar, supervised setting.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The rhythm is brisk and reassuring: a meeting on the sand, playful instruction that emphasizes safety and healthy habits, then guided time in the white water—often riding tandem with an instructor—so kids experience the motion of the ocean with support. Over the course of the two hours children practice basics, try body positioning and paddling, and many begin to stand or catch small waves on their own as confidence builds.
THE LESSON
Two hours tuned to little learners
Keiki Surf Camp is a two‑hour session that introduces children to surfing fundamentals, healthy habits and ocean safety with a curriculum created by preschool teachers, letting kids progress from tandem rides with instructors to catching waves independently as they gain confidence.
THE TEACHING
Curriculum built for young minds
The program’s original curriculum—designed and taught by preschool teachers—pairs basic surf technique with simple lessons in safety and healthy habits, keeping instruction age‑appropriate and playful.
THE BEACH
7th Ave Beach as your classroom
Sessions meet on Asbury Park’s 7th Ave Beach where instructors run short, focused lessons on sand and in the water so the youngest students can learn in a familiar, supervised setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this surf camp best serves—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two‑hour sessions run either morning (9:30 am–11:30 am) or afternoon (1:30 pm–3:30 pm).
All Keiki Surf Camp sessions meet at Asbury Park’s 7th Ave Beach.
Apply sunscreen before arrival, bring a towel, water bottle, ocean‑appropriate swimwear, and a full belly; a smile helps. Optional items: wetsuit or beginner soft surfboard if you have one. Fiberglass boards are reserved for intermediate/advanced classes.
Availability is limited—sign up early to secure a spot for the 4–7 age group.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is Keiki Surf Camp for?
The program is designed specifically for children ages 4–7.
How long is each session and when do they run?
Each session lasts two hours and runs either from 9:30 am–11:30 am (morning) or 1:30 pm–3:30 pm (afternoon).
Where do we meet for the camp?
Meet at 7th Ave Beach in Asbury Park for check‑in and orientation with instructors.
What should my child bring?
Have sunscreen applied before arrival, and bring a towel, water bottle, ocean‑appropriate swimwear and a full belly; optional items include a wetsuit or a beginner soft surfboard if you have one.
Can my child use a personal fiberglass surfboard?
Fiberglass surfboards are reserved for intermediate/advanced classes; Keiki sessions use softer, age‑appropriate equipment.
Is space limited?
Yes—availability is limited, so early registration is recommended.