Ages 8-19 • Teaching five watercraft activities over 5 days
Five days, five wave sports: Liquid Dreams’ Ride the 5 surf camp on Long Sands in York, ME teaches surfing, boogie boarding, skimboarding, SUP and body surfing for ages 8–19. Small groups, all gear included, and weekly sessions from June 16–Aug 29.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days, daily 10 am–3 pm
Fitness Level
Campers should be comfortable swimming in the ocean and able to handle several hours of active play; beginners welcome with instructor support.
Wildlife
History
York is one of Maine’s earliest European settlements, with colonial history stretching back to the 1600s, adding maritime tradition to the camp experience.
Conservation
Keep distance from nesting shorebirds and follow Leave No Trace rules; instructors teach campers about local wildlife sensitivity and beach stewardship.
Liquid Dreams Surf Shop
Ages 8-19 • Teaching five watercraft activities over 5 days
Liquid Dreams Surf Shop is a York, Maine surf school and retail shop offering lessons, camps, and events on York Beach and Ogunquit. The business provides public lessons, private lessons, weekly surf camps, and specialty sessions such as Ladies Night, Kids Night, and the five-day Ride The 5 program for young athletes. Instructors teach paddling, standing, wave riding, ocean safety, and board handling for beginners through intermediate surfers.
Lessons are offered at two primary locations—York and Ogunquit—seven days a week for public sessions and by reservation for private instruction. Camps run weekly during the summer and are structured to progress students from fundamentals to confident wave riding over multi-day sessions.
Liquid Dreams supplies wetsuits, boards, and safety equipment for many programs, including kids nights and multi-day camps, ensuring participants have appropriate gear. Small group sizes and one-on-one private lesson options provide focused instruction and faster skill development. The shop works with youth athletes through combined sports programs like Dip N Dunk that pair lacrosse skill sessions with surfing instruction on Long Sands Beach.
As a locally based surf operation in York, Maine, Liquid Dreams emphasizes safety, clear instruction, and a welcoming beach environment for families, solo learners, and groups. Booking information, schedules, and reservation policies are available through the shop’s listed contact channels. The business is presented on The Adventure Collective to help visitors discover local surf lessons, camps, and seasonal events in southern Maine. Instruction includes surf etiquette and tide awareness for safer, more confident time on the water.
Location
York, Maine
Serving York and Ogunquit beaches
Programs Offered
10
Lessons, camps, specialty sessions
Daily Lessons
7 days
Public lessons seven days a week
Gear Provided
Wetsuits & Boards
Many programs include equipment
Reserve public lessons, private coaching, or summer surf camp now — spots fill quickly.
Arrive early for check-in
Plan to be at Long Sands by 9:45 a.m. on day one so instructors can fit campers with wetsuits and boards before the 10:00 a.m. start.
Pack a sturdy lunch
Bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch—campers break for lunch and sometimes a quick sand skills session after eating.
Sun and skin protection
Even on overcast days UV is strong near the water; apply reef-safe sunscreen, wear a rashguard, and reapply mid‑day.
Know the tides
Tide and swell dictate the afternoon activity—check the daily tide chart or ask instructors about currents and safe zones.
Pack lunch & water bottle
Campers need a full lunch and hydration for the daily 10:00–15:00 schedule.
summer
Rashguard
Protects skin from sun and board rash during long sessions.
summer
Towel & spare clothes
Quick change items keep kids warm after wetsuit use and make pickup easy.
summer
Water shoes or wetsuit booties
Useful in cooler spring water or for rocky access points; Liquid Dreams supplies wetsuits.
spring