Surf Camp
Session 1: July 6 -1 0 ~ Session 2: August 3 - 7, 9am-12pm
This is the perfect program for those who can't get enough of the surf or those who beginners who want to practice their skills in a positive environment! Surf Camp will have a small interpretive element that is reminiscent of Junior Guards but most of the program will consist of surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddle boarding and body boarding. Check the tab "Surf Camp" for more information on the program!
Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Contact, Cameron Tucker - Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, sczstate.jrguards@parks.ca.gov ~ (831) 212-722 ~ Surf Camp 2026 9-15 Year Olds
Surf Camp is for those die hard Junior Guards who can't get enough surf time, beginners who are trying to hone their surf skills, or those looking for some fun in the sun on July 4th week.
There will be a small educational element to this program consisting of practicing surfing skills, actually surfing and other board sports (Boogie, Body Surfing, Stand Up Paddle, etc.).
Manresa State Beach ~ Ages 9-15 (Must be currently enrolled in Junior Guards or have done Junior Guards in the past) ~ $315
Everyday will filled with plenty of time in the ocean and some time on land. Each days' activities will be dependent on the surf conditions that day. We encourage you to bring your own surfboards, boogies, fins, etc. Junior Guard rules and expectations will be in effect for this surf camp, please refer to the Program Information tab for more information. There is no uniform for Surf Camp.
Instructor to participant ratio will be no more than 1 to 10. All instructors will continue to be State Park Lifeguards who work with the Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard program.
Bring: Wetsuit, plenty of water, sunscreen, towel, healthy lunch, foot protection (ex. sandals), and a sweatshirt (for colder mornings). *Please write your child's name on all their belongings, as we are not responsible for missing or lost items*
Waitlist: There will be a waitlist you can enroll in via Reserve California, under Surf Camp. The Program Coordinator will notify you via email if there is an opening.
Refund:
Registration: Registration will open on April 7th at 10:00am. There is very limited availability and may fill up quickly. You must have done Junior Guards in the past or actively be enrolled in Junior Guards in order to sign-up.
You will register on Reserve California and find the registration link below:
