OCEAN CITY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Surf, Safety and Shore-Side Play for 9–16-Year-Olds in Ocean City
A compact, weekday surf camp run by 7th Street Surf Shop: five days (Monday–Friday), three hours each morning, teaching beginner and intermediate surfers ocean safety, local sea life and game-driven skill sessions.
Five Days of Surf, Safety and Shore-Side Play for 9–16-Year-Olds in Ocean City.
Against the wash of Ocean City’s summer shoreline, 7th Street Surf Shop runs a five-day Surf Camp for beginner and intermediate surfers aged 9 to 16. Campers spend three hours each morning, learning to ride waves while coaches weave ocean-safety lessons and short marine-naturalist segments into daily contests and games, all designed to make the sea approachable and fun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five mornings of focused surf time
Camps run Monday through Friday for three hours each morning, giving campers repeated in-water practice across a single week to build comfort and basic technique.
Ocean safety and local sea life woven into sessions
Beyond standing on a board, the program teaches overall ocean safety and introduces campers to local marine life in a way that complements on-water coaching.
Daily contests and games keep the energy high
Coaches run changing contests and games every day to make progression social and playful rather than a formal lesson, emphasizing a total fun experience.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
Mornings are compact and purposeful: three hours a day, five days in a row, with time split between equipment fitting, shore-side briefings about ocean safety and sea life, and repeated in-water practice punctuated by games and contests that keep the week moving and social.
THE DAILY RHYTHM
Five mornings of focused surf time
Camps run Monday through Friday for three hours each morning, giving campers repeated in-water practice across a single week to build comfort and basic technique.
SKILL & SAFETY
Ocean safety and local sea life woven into sessions
Beyond standing on a board, the program teaches overall ocean safety and introduces campers to local marine life in a way that complements on-water coaching.
FUN FACTOR
Daily contests and games keep the energy high
Coaches run changing contests and games every day to make progression social and playful rather than a formal lesson, emphasizing a total fun experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program serves best — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Weekly summer camps run Monday through Friday, three hours per day (typical session 9am–12pm).
Campers should bring water and sunscreen; other necessary gear (surfboards, wetsuits, rash guard) is provided, with the rash guard kept at the end of the week.
7th Street Surf Shop supplies surfboards and wetsuits for campers and issues a rash guard that campers keep after the week.
Rate is $300 for the five-day camp session; camps run every week through the summer and registration is handled through 7th Street Surf Shop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend Surf Camp?
Camps are available for ages 9 to 16.
What skill levels are accepted?
The camp is designed for beginner and intermediate surfers.
When and how long is each camp session?
Each camp runs Monday through Friday with three-hour sessions each day (choice of 9am–12pm).
What should campers bring?
Campers should bring water and sunscreen; surfboards, wetsuits and a rash guard are provided (the rash guard is kept at the conclusion of the week).
Is this program a formal lesson?
No—7th Street Surf Camps are described as a total fun experience rather than a lesson, with daily contests and games run by camp coaches.
How can I get more information or meet the coaches?
For more information, or to meet the coaches, please call or stop by any of 7th Street Surf Shop’s locations.