What is the minimum age to participate?

The camp welcomes participants aged five and older who know how to swim.

Is prior surfing experience necessary?

No prior experience is required; the camp is designed to build skills from beginner to intermediate levels.

Are wetsuits provided?

Wetsuits are available to rent for an additional fee, especially useful on cooler days.

Is lunch provided during the camp?

Lunch is not provided, so participants should bring their own packed lunch for the unsupervised one-hour break.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Camp organizers may reschedule, cancel, or adjust sessions due to unsafe ocean or weather conditions, with options to reschedule or refunds.

Where exactly is the meeting point for the camp?

Meet at Croatan Beach, 920 Vanderbilt Avenue, on the left as you arrive on the sand.

Master the Waves: Full Day Surf Camp at Virginia Beach’s Croatan Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia, is famed for its robust Atlantic surf and vibrant coastal culture, and the Full Day Surf Camp at Croatan Beach offers a comprehensive gateway for those eager to elevate their wave-riding skills. Situated at 920 Vanderbilt Avenue, Croatan Beach is a stretch of shoreline recognized for its consistent surf conditions, perfect for learners and intermediate surfers aiming to refine their technique. This six-hour camp blends hands-on wave time with ocean knowledge in a setting that balances challenge and safety.\n\nThe camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a one-hour mid-day break for lunch under a shaded tent where participants can relax and store personal belongings. A focused student-to-instructor ratio of 4:1 ensures personalized attention. Instructors are veteran CPR certified and bring deep expertise to teaching fundamental surfing techniques, ocean safety, wave reading, meteorology, and surfing etiquette. This educational approach grounds the experience in respect and understanding of the ocean’s power, making it ideal for diverse age groups from kids aged five to adults well into their 100s who know how to swim and want to push their skills forward.\n\nParticipants receive use of a soft-top surfboard with leash and a rash guard, helping beginners build confidence on forgiving equipment. For cooler days, wetsuit rentals are available. The camp is licensed, insured, and officially permitted by the City of Virginia Beach, highlighting its adherence to local safety standards. Parking is accessible via the adjacent city meter lot, and the beach locale means surfers are minutes from the vibrant Virginia Beach boardwalk and urban amenities.\n\nWhat sets this camp apart is its comprehensive curriculum that includes "Surfer’s Knowledge," blending practical surfing repeatedly in the water with critical ocean literacy—wave formation, weather patterns, and proper conduct all encouraged. This approach empowers guests, no matter their age, to surf wisely and sustainably. Furthermore, the team’s ability to adapt to unpredictable beach conditions while maintaining safety reinforces the camp’s professionalism.\n\nVirginia Beach’s surf scene is not only about catching waves but connecting with community and the natural environment. This Full Day Surf Camp encapsulates the spirit of this iconic East Coast destination, offering an immersive, sharable adventure that equips you for future solo sessions or extended trips. Whether you’re taking your first paddle out or honing maneuvers for bigger waves, this experience offers a thorough, friendly, and highly practical introduction to Virginia Beach’s surf culture and ocean environment.

About VB Surf Sessions

VB Surf Sessions is a Virginia Beach-based surf and paddle sports company that runs lessons, camps, guided tours, private events, and equipment rentals on Croatan Beach, Rudee Inlet, and nearby waterways. The company offers multi-day surf camps (five-day and three-day), single-day programs, drop-in sessions, private lessons, and specialized instruction such as SUP surf and stand up paddleboard guided tours. Rentals include softtop and performance surfboards, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, tandem kayaks, bodyboards, skimboards, wetsuits, and beach cruisers for visitors seeking gear on site.

Instruction emphasizes safety, small instructor-to-student ratios, and progressive skill development tailored to all levels from beginners to experienced riders. Seasonal offerings run during peak months and select private lessons and rentals are available year-round; several guided paddling tours operate April through September and highlight local wildlife including dolphins and bald eagles. Private events and group bookings provide customizable half-day surf camps for birthdays, weddings, corporate team-building, and other large gatherings.

VB Surf Sessions is featured on The Adventure Collective and works with local beaches and waterways in Coastal Virginia. The business provides gear, local surf knowledge, and guided nature excursions to help guests connect with the ocean and coastal ecosystems. Third-party listings, tourism guides, and local partners list VB Surf Sessions as a resource for surf instruction, SUP tours, kayak dolphin tours, and beach equipment rentals in Virginia Beach.

Instruction staff are experienced local surfers and paddling guides familiar with Virginia Beach conditions, safety protocols, and local tide and weather patterns to support safe learning for guests.