About Our Surf Camps

The kids surf ocean safety camp is a high energy camp that combines the fun and excitement of surf camp with the safety, ocean education and fitness components found in a junior lifeguard program. Our goals for your child are not only to teach him or her how to surf but to become proficient in all aspects of ocean safety as well. Learning about rip currents, lateral currents, wave judgment, inshore holes, etc. can truly save lives and it is our mission to help educate our students how to be ocean safe.

Safety is our primary concern. To ensure this we staff our program with ocean lifeguards and Ventura Makos instructors who have completed a rigorous training program. This program consists of proper surf instruction, swimming competions, rescue techniques, ocean safety education, 1st aid and CPR certification, as well as problem solving and people skills. We value the importance of one on one instruction as well as group participation. We allow students to go at their own pace, never forcing them to participate in any given activity. Ventura Makos believes in spending most of our day in the water not on the beach, although games and activities are always available to those who don’t wish to spend all day in the water. There is plenty of free time for students to rest after surfing and playing. Our instructors use positive motivational techniques to help each individual achieve their goals, and perform to the best of their ability, all while having the time of their lives. Students are placed in age and or skill appropriate teams during each session . Each team will have the same core group of instructors and lifeguards throughout the summer giving students a chance to build positive relationships with our staff that will help to get the most out of each student and make the Makos Surf camp experience the very best possible for your child. If there are siblings or friends whose age or skill does not match they will be allowed to be together in the same group if their ocean skill level permits. Students will be given as much help and assistance as they need and are encouraged to utilize the instructors and ask for help at any time.