Join Ventura’s top surf camp for personalized lessons, eco-education, and unforgettable summer fun. Discover waves, wildlife, and a deeper ocean connection at Surfclass Summer Camps.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–4 hours per session
Fitness Level
Suitable for participants with basic endurance; moderate paddling and balance required.
Wildlife
History
Ventura’s coastline has a rich surf culture dating back to the 1950s, contributing significantly to California surfing history.
Conservation
Surfclass integrates marine conservation education, promoting reef-safe products and local habitat protection to minimize ecological footprint.
Surfclass.com
Join Ventura’s top surf camp for personalized lessons, eco-education, and unforgettable summer fun. Discover waves, wildlife, and a deeper ocean connection at Surfclass Summer Camps.
Surfclass.com is a Ventura, California surf education and gear provider offering lessons, camps, rentals, and escorted group excursions. The business provides surfboard and wetsuit rentals with pick up or delivery, seasonal after-school sessions and spring-break programs, three-hour birthday party surf experiences for children ages seven and up, and multi-day university and college excursions that blend surfing with marine biology and ocean science.
Instructors maintain a low instructor-to-student ratio to deliver personalized coaching across camps, classes, and group trips. Equipment includes flexible wetsuits and a variety of surfboards sized for different ages and skill levels, plus safety guidance for surfing, swimming, and kayaking activities. Many programs emphasize ocean education, from Jalama Beach trips focused on marine biology to camp activities that teach environmental stewardship.
Surfclass.com highlights a long-running summer camp program celebrated for more than 25 years and supports environmental initiatives, including a stated donation of one percent of sales toward planet protection. University and college excursions may include guided field science, cultural storytelling, and outdoor skills; one multi-day trip includes activities at a 300-acre horse ranch with daily ranch chores, wild horse walks, hiking, yoga, organic meals, and surfing at Jalama. Surfclass.com organizes logistics, provides quality gear, and focuses on experiential learning for families, schools, and groups in Ventura and the surrounding coastal region.
Years Experience
25+
Decades of summer camp programming
Low Ratios
Personal Instruction
Low instructor-to-student ratio
Rentals
Pick-up/Delivery
Boards and wetsuits available
Eco Commitment
1% Donated
Supports environmental initiatives
Secure rentals, enroll campers, or schedule a university excursion — expert instruction, quality equipment, and eco-minded programming await.
Arrive Early for Best Waves
Morning sessions usually offer calmer waters and fewer crowds, ideal for beginners.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect both your skin and local marine life by choosing environmentally friendly sunscreen.
Stay Hydrated
Bring a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated throughout your lessons and beach activities.
Check Tide Schedules
Tides affect wave quality and safety—plan your sessions during mid to high tides for optimal conditions.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during cooler water temperatures in spring.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin without harming marine ecosystems under the intense sun.
summer
Surfboard wax
Improves grip on the surfboard for better control and safety.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout physically demanding sessions.