MURRELLS INLET SURF FIELD GUIDE
Surfs Up at Garden City Beach — Village Surf Shop’s Murrells Inlet Surf Camps
Morning surf camps that pair CPR‑trained instructors with beginners and progressing riders to learn to surf at Garden City Beach, with personalized lessons and a complimentary T‑shirt.
Surfs Up at Garden City Beach — Village Surf Shop’s Murrells Inlet Surf Camps.
On the sand at Garden City Beach near Murrells Inlet, Village Surf Shop runs morning surf camps that introduce newcomers and challenge returning students with hands‑on coaching, small‑group and one‑on‑one instruction, all backed by decades of local experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Decades of local know‑how with CPR‑trained staff
Village Surf Shop has been spreading stoke for over 50 years and staffs highly trained, CPR‑certified instructors who deliver both group and one‑on‑one lessons.
Summer surf at Garden City Beach
Camps take advantage of teachable summer surf at Garden City Beach—mornings set aside for catching waves and building practical in‑water skills.
Personalized sessions and a complimentary T‑shirt
Choose one‑, two‑ or three‑day camps and expect tailored coaching; after your lesson, stop by the shop to collect a complimentary T‑shirt.
What the day feels like
What a Morning on the Water Feels Like
A three‑hour morning session blends beach briefings, paddling practice and guided waves under the watchful guidance of instructors—an intensive, hands‑on introduction to catching summer surf and improving board skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these camps suit best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Summer 2026 camps run on listed June and July dates; daily sessions take place 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (three hours).
Bring a towel, sunscreen and an appropriate swimsuit for water activities; after your lesson, stop by the shop to collect the complimentary T‑shirt.
Meet at the Calhoun Dr. beach access (#14) where Calhoun Dr. and Waccamaw Dr. connect; lessons take place at Garden City Beach.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do campers meet for the lesson?
Meet at the Calhoun Dr. beach access (#14), where Calhoun Dr. and Waccamaw Dr. connect.
How long is each session?
Each session runs three hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I sign up for multiple days?
Yes — camps are offered in one‑day, two‑day or three‑day options.
What should I bring to camp?
Bring a towel, sunscreen and an appropriate swimsuit; a complimentary T‑shirt is available after your lesson at the shop.
Are the instructors certified?
The shop maintains a highly trained staff and notes instructors are CPR‑certified.