Three Evenings to the Lineup: A 3‑Day Surf Camp for Ages 10+ in Ogunquit

Surf Camp - Ogunquit Location runs evening and daytime sessions at 696 Main St in Ogunquit, Maine, offering a focused three-day program that gets students riding by Friday. The camp meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with two-hour blocks designed for ages 10 and up. Longsands Beach and the nearby Ogunquit shoreline deliver sand-bottom breaks and forgiving whitewater that make this part of the southern Maine coast ideal for new surfers.

Instructors emphasize fundamentals—pop-up timing, stance, reading a breaking wave—and plenty of water time: repetition is the curriculum. Sessions alternate between practical drills on the sand and in-water coaching, with coaches using clear, hands-on adjustments rather than technical jargon. The local surf here is shaped by a mix of sandbars, a protective jetty, and glacially scoured bedrock, so students learn to identify safe takeoff zones and where rip currents tend to channel.

Beyond technique, the camp plugs students into the character of Ogunquit: the nearby Marginal Way cliff walk, Perkins Cove fishing harbor, and the town’s working beaches provide a maritime classroom. Keep an ear out for seals bobbing beyond the breakers and for the cries of terns and oystercatchers along the rocks. Ogunquit’s name derives from an Indigenous word often translated as “beautiful place by the sea,” and the town’s coastal culture still revolves around fishing, tourism, and protecting fragile dune ecosystems.

Practical details: the three-day course runs in concentrated 2-hour sessions (total 6 hours). Sessions are offered in the summer with specific evening times at the Longsands shop in York Beach and morning/afternoon blocks in Ogunquit; pricing is listed through the operator’s booking link. Students should bring a towel, swimwear, and a sun shirt; a wetsuit is often useful in Maine’s spring and early summer water temperatures.

Why book this camp? It’s structured learning delivered where the ocean is forgiving enough for repeated attempts, and where coaches are focused on muscle-memory and safety. For families traveling to southern Maine, the camp pairs well with a morning on the Marginal Way and an afternoon in Perkins Cove. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning surfer wanting consistent practice, this three-day format minimizes travel logistics and maximizes wave time in one of Maine’s most accessible surf towns.

Coaching favors groups so instructors can give individualized feedback during surf sets, progressing students from whitewater to unbroken faces as conditions allow. The camp suits families or solo travelers who want practice without renting boards or hunting surf schools in the morning. Beginners build confidence through repetition while intermediate learners refine wave selection. To reserve a spot, use operator’s booking link, check local tide charts, and arrive early to rig boards and warm up on the sand. Parking and transit options vary by season.