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Why Surf Camp Is the Best Activity for Kids This Summer

Young surfers practicing on the sand at Redondo Beach, guided by their surf coach under the bright sun.
Young surfers practicing on the sand at Redondo Beach, guided by their surf coach under the bright sun.

Robbie Yrigoyen

Founder, Perfect Day Surf Camp | Surf Educator | Kids & Youth Water Safety Advocate

December 2025


Are you searching for a summer activity that gets your kids off their screens, builds real-life confidence, and helps them discover a skill they can carry for life? Surf camp might be exactly what you're looking for.


At Perfect Day Surf Camp, we’ve spent years helping kids build resilience, courage, friendships, and a love for the ocean. And every summer, we see the same thing happen: kids arrive shy, nervous, or unsure — and they leave stronger, happier, and glowing with confidence.

If you want your kids to experience something unforgettable (and actually healthy), here’s why surf camp stands out as the best summer activity for developing minds and growing bodies.


A young surfer rides the waves with enthusiasm at Torrance Beach, striking a playful pose as he glides across the water.
A young surfer rides the waves with enthusiasm at Torrance Beach, striking a playful pose as he glides across the water.

1. Surf Camp Builds Confidence Like Nothing Else

Surfing teaches kids one of the most important life skills:

You fall, you get back up — every time.

Every wave is a chance to practice resilience. Kids learn how to face challenges, overcome fear, and celebrate progress one small win at a time. They don’t just become better surfers. hey become braver, bolder kids.


Young surfers practice balancing on a board while receiving guidance from an instructor at a vibrant surf camp in Manhattan Beach.
Young surfers practice balancing on a board while receiving guidance from an instructor at a vibrant surf camp in Manhattan Beach.

2. It Keeps Kids Active, Healthy, and Off Screens

Think about a typical summer day at home: screens, snacks, boredom, repeat. Surf camp flips that upside down.

Surfing is a full-body workout — balance, coordination, endurance, and strength all in one session. Kids spend hours moving, laughing, swimming, and being in the sun and fresh air.

No devices. No sitting around. Just real adventure.


Kids enjoying a fun day of surfing lessons at Redondo Beach with their coach, Robbie, guiding them through the waves.
Kids enjoying a fun day of surfing lessons at Redondo Beach with their coach, Robbie, guiding them through the waves.

3. Kids Learn Ocean Safety & Lifelong Water Skills

Surf camp isn’t just fun — it’s educational.

Kids learn:

  • How waves work

  • How to read currents

  • How to stay safe in the ocean

  • How to help others in the water

These lessons are essential for Southern California kids and give parents peace of mind knowing their child is safer and more confident in the ocean.


A group of smiling girls with bright face paint enjoy a sunny day at a surf camp on Redondo Beach.
A group of smiling girls with bright face paint enjoy a sunny day at a surf camp on Redondo Beach.

4. Surf Camp Builds Real Friendships (Not Digital Ones)

Surf camp brings together kids from many schools, cities, and backgrounds — with one thing in common: the ocean.

Every day, they cheer for each other, help each other paddle out, and celebrate when someone catches their first wave. These interactions build teamwork, communication, and real social skills.

By the end of the week, they’re not just campers. They’re a little surf family.


Kids enjoying a sunny day at Redondo Beach, building sandcastles with focus and creativity.
Kids enjoying a sunny day at Redondo Beach, building sandcastles with focus and creativity.

5. Surfing Sparks Creativity, Independence, and Joy

Surfing lights kids up. It gives them something new to dream about. It reconnects them with nature. It teaches them independence in a safe, structured environment.

Most importantly: Kids discover a passion that stays with them long after summer ends.

Parents tell us all the time — their kids come home more confident, calmer, and genuinely happier.

 

Ready to Give Your Child Their Best Summer Yet?

Surf camp does so much more than teach kids how to surf. It teaches courage, connection, health, joy, and lifelong confidence.

If you want this summer to be unforgettable for your child, this is your sign.


 
 
 

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