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Let your young surfer catch their first waves at Grom Camp in Long Branch, NJ. Expert instructors and small classes provide a safe, fun introduction to surfing for kids aged 5-7.
Let your young surfer catch their first waves at Grom Camp in Long Branch, NJ. Expert instructors and small classes provide a safe, fun introduction to surfing for kids aged 5-7.
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Grom Camp, hosted by Summa Love Surf Camp in Long Branch, New Jersey, offers an exceptional surfing introduction for kids aged 5-7. This private outdoor adventure provides a safe, supportive setting where young participants learn essential surfing skills from expert instructors. The camp focuses on building confidence and comfort in the water, making it the ideal first step for your child in surfing. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention, ensuring every child progresses at their own pace while having fun playing in gentle, shallow waves. Located right on the beautiful Jersey Shore, Grom Camp also encourages a connection with the ocean, promoting respect for nature and fostering a love for outdoor adventure. Parents appreciate the welcoming community and professional approach that prioritizes safety, skill-building, and joyful experiences. Summer sessions run during the warmest months when the Atlantic is most inviting, so it's perfect for a memorable and enriching outdoor experience your little surfer will cherish.
easy.
2–3 hours per session.
Suitable for children with basic physical activity tolerances; swimming ability recommended but not necessary.
Grom Camp is specifically tailored for children aged 5-7 years old.
While swimming experience is helpful, it is not required as the class is held in shallow, safe waters with expert supervision.
Children should bring a towel, swimwear, a water bottle, and sunscreen. Wetsuits and boards are provided.
Class sizes are kept small, typically no more than 6 kids, to ensure personalized instruction and attention.
Sessions canceled due to unsafe weather conditions are rescheduled or refunded according to the camp’s policies.
Yes, parents are welcome to observe lessons from designated beach areas while maintaining a safe distance.
Long Branch has a rich history as one of the Jersey Shore’s earliest resort towns since the 19th century, attracting visitors to its beaches and boardwalk.
Local efforts focus on protecting coastal dunes and maintaining water quality to sustain healthy marine life and safe surf conditions.
Summa Love Surf Camp is a Long Branch, New Jersey surf school that offers youth and adult surfing experiences along the Jersey Shore. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Summa Love provides camps and lessons focused on safety, skill development, and fun. Programs include three-day and weekly surf camps for kids, Mini Camp, Grom Camp for ages 5–7, an Adults On Board class, private 90-minute lessons, and a Parent & Child Surfing option with a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Instructors keep group sizes small to ensure personalized attention and clear progress for each student. Daily activities emphasize ocean safety, board handling, paddling, standing techniques, and wave selection appropriate to each group's skill level. Private lessons include all equipment—wetsuits and surfboards—and a 90-minute format that allows focused technique work. Camp weeks feature low-pressure instruction, games, and a Friday pizza party; weekly programs also include a high-resolution surf photo to document progress. Summa Love prioritizes a safe, supportive environment suitable for beginners and continuing students. Grom Camp introduces children aged five to seven to shallow-wave surfing under careful supervision. The Mini Camp and Adult class provide shorter, targeted sessions of about 1.5 hours for efficient skill building. The Parent & Child Surfing experience fosters shared learning and bonding in a guided two-to-one setting. Families and adults book Summa Love for trusted instruction, small group attention, and a memorable beach experience on Long Branch. Booking is available for weeklong camps, three-day sessions, mini sessions, private lessons, and parent-child private lessons throughout the summer.
Book with Summa Love Surf Camp