Learn to Surf Confidently on Long Branch Beaches

Summa Love Surf Camp — Long Branch Surf Lessons and Camps

Summa Love Surf Camp offers surf lessons and youth and adult surf camps on Long Branch, New Jersey. With over 20 years of instruction, Summa Love focuses on safety, small groups, personalized coaching, and memorable beach experiences. Programs range from a three day surf camp in Week 1 (M–W or W–F) to weeklong surf camp, Mini Camp, Grom Camp for ages 5 to 7, Adults On Board classes, private 90‑minute lessons, and a Parent & Child Surfing option with a 2:1 student‑to‑instructor ratio.

What to expect

• Safety-focused instruction: ocean safety, board handling, paddling basics, standing techniques.
• Small groups and personalized attention: low student to instructor ratios for better learning.
• Program lengths: 1.5 hour sessions for Mini Camp and Adult class, 90 minute private lessons, three day and weeklong camps.
• Equipment included for private lessons: wetsuits and surfboards provided.

Ideal participants

Summa Love welcomes beginners, children, and adults. Grom Camp introduces five to seven year olds to shallow waves under supervision. Mini Camp and Adults On Board provide concise, focused sessions for efficient skill building. Weekly camps include low pressure instruction, games, and a Friday pizza party with a high‑resolution surf photo to commemorate progress.

Private lessons and family sessions

Private surf lessons are 90 minutes long and include all equipment. The Surf Together Parent & Child program is a private, intimate lesson where parent and child learn together with a 2:1 ratio, creating shared learning and bonding opportunities in the ocean.

Booking and location

Lessons and camps take place on Long Branch beaches along the Jersey Shore. Availability varies by session and season; Summa Love schedules three day camps, weeklong camps, mini sessions, adult classes, grom sessions, private lessons, and parent‑child lessons during the summer season.

Detailed program highlights

3 Day Surf Camp on Week 1 follows a focused format where students receive approximately 3.5 hours of instruction per session across the three day block. Instructors teach essential surfing skills, ocean safety, and confidence building with low student to instructor ratios and engaging activities. Weekly Surf Camp runs across a full week with progressive lessons, games, and a Friday pizza party and a high‑resolution surf photo to celebrate achievements. The Adult Class, called Adults On Board, offers 1.5 hour lessons designed for adult learners seeking personalized coaching in small groups. The Mini Camp provides 1.5 hour sessions focused on core fundamentals for all ages and abilities. Grom Camp welcomes children aged 5 to 7 into shallow water instruction with expert supervision. Private Surf Lessons are 90 minutes long, include wetsuits and surfboards, and allow concentrated technique work; instructors recommend arriving early to prepare. Surf Together Parent & Child Surfing is a private, intimate experience with a 2:1 student to instructor ratio to support shared learning between parent and child.

Booking tips and location details

All programs take place on Long Branch beaches on the Jersey Shore. Families can choose three day camps, weeklong camps, mini sessions, adult classes, grom sessions, private lessons, or parent‑child lessons during the summer season. For planning, participants should expect small group instruction, safety emphasis, and personalized attention.

Choose a session type to match goals, learn basics, gain confidence, or refine technique, all taught by experienced instructors on Long Branch beaches this summer.