What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 10 years old.

Do I need prior experience?

No—camps accept beginners and progress through fundamentals; comfortable swimming is recommended.

Are boards and wetsuits provided?

Equipment is typically available through the camp; confirm availability when booking and arrive early for sizing.

What happens in bad weather?

Instructors monitor conditions; sessions may be rescheduled or canceled for safety with communication about alternatives.

Where do campers meet?

Meet at the Longsands shop in York Beach; the formatted address is 171 Long Beach Ave, York, ME 03909, USA.

How much does the camp cost?

The three-day camp is listed at $180 per student as noted in the program information.

Master the Maine Breaks: 3-Day Surf Camp at York's Long Sands

Adventure Brief

Three evenings or two-hour daytime blocks in Ogunquit get kids aged 10+ from paddling to standing in one short week. Small groups, safety-first instruction, and evening sessions at Long Sands make this a practical, fun introduction to Maine surf culture.

3 days, 2 hours per session

moderate

From $190.80

Standing on the wide sweep of Long Sands Beach at 171 Long Beach Ave in York, Maine, a surfboard underfoot feels like a passport to the Gulf of Maine. Liquid Dreams Surf Camp runs a focused three-day program for ages 10 and up that meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5–7pm at the Longsands shop in York Beach and offers alternate sessions in Ogunquit at 10am–noon and 3pm–5pm. For $180 students move from paddling to catching open-face waves with coaching that prioritizes safety, timing, and wave selection.

The shoreline here is a study in contrasts: broad sandbars that reform with each tide, exposed granite ledges to the north, and occasional tidal pools that funnel small, clean breaks ideal for learners. In this stretch of southern Maine the Atlantic serves up playful, year-round energy—summer evenings mellow into glassy lines perfect for muscle memory drills, while daytime camps in Ogunquit let younger surfers ride warmer sun and gentler swells. Instructors focus on fundamentals—popping to your feet, stance, trim and reading whitewater—so newcomers leave with repeatable techniques rather than luck.

Sessions are compact: three two-hour evenings or two-hour blocks in Ogunquit that build confidence without overwhelming school or vacation schedules. Groups are kept small enough for individualized feedback; instructors use on-water demonstrations and brief shoreside coaching between reps. Bring a willingness to fall, a baseline comfort in the water, and a wetsuit or rashguard—the Atlantic can be brisk even in July.

Beyond the lessons, Liquid Dreams ties this program into the local outdoor scene: Long Sands is one of York’s most reliable learner breaks, a few minutes’ walk from restaurants and family accommodations. The camp’s timing—evening slots—means less wind and thinner crowds, and the short three-day format makes it an accessible introduction for visiting families or weeklong beachgoers.

For parents the appeal is practical: structured progression, safety-minded instruction, and a price that’s competitive for coastal surf camps. For kids it’s the simple payoff of standing up on a wave and riding in, four or five times in a session. Whether you’re staying in York or driving up from Ogunquit, this surf camp is a direct, time-efficient route into New England surf culture and the kind of hands-on learning that turns nervous paddlers into confident wave riders.

The camp requires participants to be at least 10 years old and brings together equipment and focused instruction; meetups happen at the Longsands shop near 171 Long Beach Ave, York, ME 03909, USA. Instructors perform on-site equipment checks, coach water safety, and adapt sessions to tide and wind. Lessons emphasize leash use, falling technique, and group spacing. Expect clear communications about cancellation policies and alternative scheduling in case of storms. They also provide beginner board recommendations.