Join Ventura's premier surf camp to ride waves and learn about marine life! Personalized lessons combined with environmental education make Surfclass Summer Camps a unique outdoor adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours per session
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to paddle and balance on a surfboard for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Ventura has a rich surfing history dating back to the early 1900s and remains a hotspot for California surf culture.
Conservation
Surfclass promotes eco-friendly practices such as using reef-safe sunscreen and educating campers on ocean conservation.
Surfclass.com
Join Ventura's premier surf camp to ride waves and learn about marine life! Personalized lessons combined with environmental education make Surfclass Summer Camps a unique outdoor adventure.
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 Check-In
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your session to complete registration and get fitted with gear.
Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin without harming marine life by using reef-safe sunscreen products.
Stay Hydrated on Shore
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated between sessions, especially on warm, sunny days.
Listen Carefully to Instructors
Surf safety and ocean awareness lessons are key; follow the instructor’s guidance at all times.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in cooler water temperatures during spring sessions.
spring
Rash Guard
Protects skin from sunburn and irritation while surfing in warmer conditions.
summer
Water Bottle
Essential to stay hydrated during active outdoor sessions.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and marine environment from harmful chemicals.
summer