Summer Is Here:

Our 2026 Surf Camp Season Kicks Off!

Summer has officially landed — and Sunrise Surf Academy Summer Surf Camp is back in the water. We launched our 2026 season this week at our Santa Monica / Pacific Palisades beach, and day one delivered everything we love about the first morning of camp: sunshine, fun waves, brand-new friendships, and a whole crew of stoked kids paddling out together.

If your child hasn't joined us yet, here's a look at how our first day went, what this week's theme is all about, a peek at the summer ahead, and how to grab one of our remaining spots before they're gone.

A First Day to Remember on the Palisades

There's nothing quite like the opening morning of surf camp. Campers checked in right on the sand at our Pacific Palisades location, sunscreened up, met their coaches, and were riding waves before they knew it. As a Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica kids' surf camp built around small groups and a minimum 3:1 camper-to-instructor ratio, every camper gets real, hands-on coaching from their very first wave — and every one of them left with a smile.

Whether it was a first-timer learning to pop up or a returning camper dialing in their turns, day one set the tone for an unforgettable summer of learning to surf in Los Angeles.

This Week's Theme: Soft Opening (June 1–5)

Every week at Sunrise Surf Academy is guided by a different theme that we weave into games, group discussions, personal goal-setting, and in-water coaching. Our Week 1 theme is the Soft Opening — our gentle, welcoming easing-in week.

This is where it all begins. Soft Opening week is all about getting comfortable: meeting coaches and fellow campers, settling into the rhythm of beach life, learning ocean safety basics, and building the confidence that carries through the whole summer. It's the perfect on-ramp for new and returning surfers alike — low pressure, high stoke.

A core part of our curriculum is our Goal Board. Every Monday, campers set achievable-yet-challenging goals for the week. Every Friday, they revisit those goals to reflect on what they accomplished — getting inspired by their own growth and their fellow campers' wins. It's surfing used as a tool for confidence, resilience, and real personal growth.

What's Coming This Summer

This is just the start. Our summer surf camp runs weekly from June all the way through September 5th, across two incredible Los Angeles locations:

• Pacific Palisades — Will Rogers State Beach (Santa Monica area)
• Venice Beach — near the Venice Pier

Each week brings a fresh theme, new skills to master, beach games, surf contests, ocean safety education, and that signature Sunrise stoke. Campers who join us for multiple weeks build on their progress week over week — and we offer package rates for families booking several sessions.

Here's a taste of the summer-long journey ahead:

• Surfer Etiquette — respect in the lineup and how to share waves
• World Cup / Healthy Competition — friendly contests and good sportsmanship
• Leadership — stepping up and setting the example
• Environmental Impact, Weather & Tides — understanding the ocean we ride
• Confidence & Trust, Teamwork, Creativity & Feedback — the life skills surfing builds
• Party Wave Week 🎉 & Summer Recap — celebrating everything campers accomplished

Next Up — Week 2: Warm Up / Refresher of Camp (June 9–13)

Building straight off Soft Opening, Week 2 is our Warm Up & Camp Refresher. Now that everyone's settled in, campers level up the fundamentals — paddling technique, pop-ups, balance, and reading the waves — so they're ready to truly progress through the rest of the summer. Expect more time on the board, more confidence, and even bigger smiles. It's a fantastic week to jump in whether your child is brand-new or coming back for more.

Spots Are Filling Fast — Book Your Week Now

Summer demand is high and our camps run on the smaller side on purpose, so every camper gets the personalized attention they deserve. That means spaces are limited and going quickly. If you've been thinking about getting your kids in the water this summer, now is the time — the season wraps September 5th, so every week counts.

Camp at a glance:

• Ages: 5–16, all skill levels welcome
• Locations: Pacific Palisades (Will Rogers State Beach) & Venice Beach
• Hours: Drop-off 9:00–9:15 am · Pick-up 2:45–3:00 pm, Monday–Friday
• Included: Surfboard, wetsuit & rashguard provided · CPR & First Aid certified instructors in the water at all times · weekly themed curriculum with goal-setting & reflection
• Pricing: Full week $655 · Full day $165 · Half day $125
• Season runs through September 5th

👉 Book your week now and give your child a summer of waves, confidence, and friendships that last well beyond the beach. You can also explore all our camps and weekly themes here.

Have questions or want help finding the right week? Get in touch — we'd love to get your family stoked.

See you in the water, The Sunrise Surf Academy Team www.sunrisesurfacademy.com

Sunrise Surf Academy offers kids' summer surf camps and year-round surf lessons for all ages in Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California. All skill levels welcome — from first-time surfers to those ready to refine their technique. Summer camp runs weekly June through September 5th, 2026.