LONG BRANCH SURF FIELD GUIDE
A week of coached, safety-first surfing for kids on Long Branch’s beaches
A five-day, instructor-led surf camp that teaches fundamentals and builds confidence for 7–17 year olds, concluding with an end-of-week celebration and a surf photo to keep.
A week of coached, safety-first surfing for kids on Long Branch’s beaches.
Summa Love Surf Camp runs a structured, low-pressure week of surf instruction on Long Branch’s shoreline, led by experienced coaches who emphasize safety while teaching balance, paddling, standing, ocean etiquette and open-ocean safety. The program pairs small student groups with instructors, provides all equipment and protective gear, and finishes the week with a pizza party and a high-resolution surf photo download to commemorate progress.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Decades of experience and low instructor ratios
Summa Love brings more than 21 years of operation to its weeklong camps and keeps student-to-instructor ratios small so coaches can give careful, personalized attention to each student.
A safety-first, confidence-building curriculum
Campers learn core surfing fundamentals—balance, paddling, standing—alongside beach safety and etiquette in a structured but low-pressure environment designed to foster rapid skill development.
End-of-week party, gear and a keepsake photo
Camp wraps with a Friday pizza party and goodie bags (including a T-shirt), and each camper receives a free downloadable high-resolution surf photo as a memento of the week.
What the day feels like
What a day feels like
Days are purposeful and paced: check-in at the drop-off zone, a group stretch and conditions briefing, then guided surf sessions in small groups with breaks for hydration, sun care and supervised beach games—an approachable routine that balances on-water time with rest and instruction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits—and the rules families should expect.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp provides surfboards, rash guards and protective gear; campers should arrive ready for the beach and apply sunscreen at check-in as the program distributes gear at stations.
Each camp day runs approximately 3.5 hours with two surf blocks separated by a scheduled break for rest, hydration and shore activities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each camp day?
Each day runs about 3.5 hours.
What ages attend the camp?
The program is for children and teens ages 7–17.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—surfboards, rash guards and other protective gear are provided at the beach stations.
Are campers supervised during breaks and excursions?
Campers may not leave for bathroom or lunch without supervision from staff or a parent/guardian.
What is the end-of-week celebration?
The week concludes with a pizza party, goodie bags that include a T-shirt, and a free downloadable high-resolution surf photo for each camper.
What behavior is required of students?
All students must always listen to and follow staff instructions for safety and program flow.