A long-running summer tradition for many local families returns in its 26th year helping young beachgoers build confidence in the water while learning the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety.
Perfect Day Surf Camp, founded by Robbie French, offers a mix of surfing instruction, beach activities and ocean education designed to meet kids, ages 4 to 17, at different experience levels.
Older campers spend more time learning to surf and improving their skills while younger children participate in a beach and surf hybrid program that introduces them to the ocean and swimming in a safe and supportive way.
Perfect Day Surf Camp maintains a four-to-one camper-to-instructor ratio, and younger or less experienced swimmers receive one-on-one support in the water.
Boogie boarding and classic beach games such as dodgeball and capture the flag keep the experience active and fun while helping campers gradually become more comfortable in the water.
“We teach them how to be safe in the ocean and safe on the beach,” Robbie said. “Even if it’s just a surf camp experience, they’re learning something that can help them for the rest of their lives.”
Robbie said the camp also provides something many kids need during the summer: a chance to disconnect from screens and spend time outdoors.
“It gets them out of the house and into a new sport,” she said. “Some kids aren’t drawn to team sports, and surfing can give them a sense of belonging and confidence.”
Perfect Day Surf Camp runs from early June through late August, with flexible scheduling options that allow families to enroll by the day or week. In Santa Monica, Perfect Day is located at 530 Palisades Beach Road. Other locations include Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance Beach.
To learn more or register your camper, visit https://www.perfectdaysurfcamp.com/all-programs-summercamp
