Let your kids explore their surfing potential at this friendly, half-day surf camp in Santa Barbara’s Campus Point. Personalized coaching and fun beach activities await!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be generally active and comfortable playing in water; no prior surfing experience required.
Wildlife
History
Campus Point sits adjacent to the University of California Santa Barbara, which has a rich legacy in marine science research dating back decades.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on maintaining clean beaches and protecting marine life, encouraging eco-friendly surf practices.
iSurf - Community, Camaraderie, & Confidence
Let your kids explore their surfing potential at this friendly, half-day surf camp in Santa Barbara’s Campus Point. Personalized coaching and fun beach activities await!
iSurf - Community, Camaraderie, & Confidence operates from the University of California–Santa Barbara and provides a wide range of guided water-sport lessons and youth surf camps along Santa Barbara’s coastline. The organization focuses on building community, camaraderie, and confidence through hands-on instruction and equipment-inclusive experiences.
E-foil programming includes single E-Foil Lessons and a Pack of 2 E-Foil Lessons. Each E-foil session begins with essential land-based training and progresses to on-water practice with top-quality boards and safety gear provided, giving participants the opportunity to learn the mechanics of electric foil riding in a supervised setting.
Surf instruction covers two-hour Surf Lessons, 1.5-hour VSL Private Lessons, and VSL Group Lessons for friends, teams, or coworkers. Group lessons are available seven days a week and sessions are scheduled based on optimal wind, weather, and tides. All surf lessons include boards and wetsuits to ensure participants arrive ready to learn.
Youth offerings include Drop-In Half Day Surf Camp at Campus Point and Half Day Week Long Surf Camps in Santa Barbara and Campus Point. Camps serve children ages six to thirteen, operate with a 4:1 kid-to-instructor ratio, include structured beach activities, and provide certified instruction. The Campus Point week-long camp notes a pizza lunch on Fridays as part of the schedule.
SBSA Private Group Lessons and other private-group options allow organizers to choose dates and times with instructors confirming details prior to sessions. Across all experiences, instructors provide personalized feedback, safety equipment is supplied, and programming is delivered from UCSB beaches to support safe, enjoyable, and confidence-building coastal experiences.
Location
UCSB, Santa Barbara
Lessons on Santa Barbara beaches
Experiences
10 Experiences
E-foil, surf, camps, and groups
Session Lengths
1.5–2 hours
Flexible private and group lessons
Kids Ratio
4:1
Low instructor-to-student ratio
Choose E-foil lessons, private surf coaching, group lessons, or kids camps at UCSB — equipment and safety gear provided for every session.
Arrive Early for Parking
Campus Point has limited parking, especially on weekends, so arriving early guarantees a spot and smooth check-in.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine environment by applying reef-safe sunscreen before the session.
Bring a Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key, especially under the California sun during active surf lessons.
Wear Layers for Changing Weather
Mornings and afternoons can be chilly; bring a light wetsuit or long-sleeve rash guard for warmth.
Wetsuit
Keeps kids warm in the cooler spring ocean.
spring
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects skin and the marine ecosystem during sunny sessions.
summer
Water Bottle
Ensures hydration during active beach time.
Rash Guard
Provides sun protection and prevents chafing while surfing.
summer