Deerfield Beach
Summer Surf Camp 2024
Join the best and most trusted surf camp in South Florida.
Our Deerfield Beach Surf Camp has been around since 2010 at Red Reef Park and has become a staple within Deerfield Beach. We love to share our knowledge of the ocean and teach kids how to surf!
More than 40 years of experience in surf lessons, surf camps, and surf trips
Our goal is to empower the youth to live a healthy and fun lifestyle while respecting our beaches and our ocean. Surf camp is open to all skill levels. Whether your learning how to pop up or perfecting your bottom turn we have the instructors you need to take your surfing to the next level.
DEERFIELD BEACH SUMMER SURF CAMP DATES 2024
What's Included
Perks and Equipment
- An introduction to the greatest sport on earth.
- CPR and First Aid certified surf instructors.
- Student to staff ratio of 6 to 1.
- Soft, foam surfboards, great for first time surfers.
- Stand Up Paddle boards.
- Skimboards.
- Fishing Poles and bait.
- Reusable BPA-Free Water bottle donated by our greening partner Dr Pam Orthodontics.
FULL WEEK CAMPERS ALSO RECEIVE:
- SPF 50 Lycra (Rashguard)
- Island Camps Sports Pack on Friday with goodies from our sponsors.
- Professional photo to take home with them.
Proud Partners of the Deerfield Beach City for over 15 Years
As partners of the City of Deerfield Beach we are blessed to operate our camps during spring, summer and winter.
Rates & Discounts
Camp Rates
DROP OFF: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PICK UP: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
AFTERCARE: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Full Day Full Week (9am - 3pm): $379/Week
Half Day Full Week (9am - 12pm): $299/Week
Single Day (9 Am -3 PM): $99
EARLY REGISTRATION
Sign up early and save $50 per week on full week sessions
Discounts cannot be combined. If you receive the Early Registration discount, the multi week discount will not apply.
MULTIPLE CHILDREN/MULTIPLE WEEKS
Receive a 10% discount for signing up your child for multiple weeks or for signing up more than 1 camper.
Example: 1 Child, 2 weeks of camp... No discount the first week; 10% discount the 2nd and following weeks.
Example: 2 Children, 1 week of camp... No discount the first child; 10% discount the 2nd child.
Scholarships Available
Island Camps offers partial and full tuition assistance to prospective campers with financial, spiritual and emotional needs. This assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We thankful to offer a limited number of scholarships to families with a financial need each summer through our partners at the Deerfield Kiwanis Club and through donations to the Kirk Cottrell Foundation.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend camp.
Help Send an At-Risk Youth to Camp
Island Camps partners with amazing organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach to provide scholarships to children in need. Each year we hold events to raise the funds needed to provide these scholarships. If you would like to help a child but cannot attend one of our fundraisers, you can donate directly online today through the Kirk Cottrell Fund. Please use the link below to donate directly and receive your tax-deductible receipt.
Share the gift of surf & donate to The Kirk Cottrell Foundation Fund!
Proud Partners in STEAM Education with Surf Skate Science
Surf Skate Science’s mission is to foster creativity, ingenuity and creativity in the next generation through active hands-on learning through Action Sports.
Island Camps has partnered with Surf Skate Science for some fun engaging ways to teach our campers about the science behind surfing and everything under the waves we love to surf.
During the school year, Surf Skate Science serves over 200 local families through a homeschool co-op program that meets in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age for campers?
Our camp is great for ages 6-14. Special accommodations can be made for younger campers, pending a swim test to verify that the are strong swimmers.
Are there lifeguards at camp?
Yes, there is an Island Camps Lifeguard on-duty at all times during camp and all Island Camps surf instructors are CPR and AED certified. In addition, there is an on-duty city lifeguard located directly behind the camp area.
What time is camp drop off and pick up?
You should arrive at the Kirk Cottrell Pavillion in Deerfield Beach (344 North Ocean Drive. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441) between 8:45 am - 9:00 am.
- Pick up for half day camps is between 12 pm and 12:15 pm.
- Pick up for full day camps is 3 pm - 3:15 pm
- Aftercare is provided: 3 pm - 5 pm
IMPORTANT: Parents arriving after 12:15 pm for half day or 3:15 pm will be charged for an extended day.
What should we bring to camp?
- Lunch: Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks and beverages.
- SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN AND MORE SUNSCREEN
- Leash for Surfboard (if you’re bringing your own surfboard)
- SPF50 Lycra (rashguard). Lycra will be provided for weekly campers only.
- Swim googles and/or snorkel and mask.
- Change of dry clothes
- Bathing Suit
- Sunglasses
- Hat / Visor
- Sandals (Girls or Boys)
- Towel
- All necessary medications, epi pens, or medical concerns should be brought to the camp directors attention when being dropped off for the day.
Is there a certain sunscreen you recommend?
The best sunscreen you can pack for your child is a mineral-based, reef safe product. Sunscreen with zinc and a minimum SPF of 30 is recommended for the campers.
Our favorites are Raw Elements, Safe Sea, Salt and Stone, Shade, Sun Bum, Surface, Vertra, or grab some Zinka for fun reef-safe colors.
Are wetsuits needed?
For summer camp wetsuits are not needed, however for winter break and spring break camp campers may opt to bring their own. The temperature of the water in South Florida never dips below 71 degrees Fahrenheit (22 Celsius), but the air temperature can be cooler.
If you think your camper will be more comfortable in a wetsuit, we recommend a wetsuit top or a spring suit. Click here for wetsuit options.
What if there are no waves?
Let's face it, we live in South Florida. It’s a harsh reality but it's gonna be flat most the summer! Worry not my future shredders. we have a ton of fun and radical ways to make sure the fun never stops at surf camp.
Some of our flat day activities include environmental education and adventures to the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. Plus, Surf camp is located just on the inside of a protected coral reef so when there are no waves, we are able to paddle out and swim with sea life ranging from sea turtles to tropical fish.
What if there is bad weather?
Safety is our top priority, but Floridians often experience an afternoon tropical storm before the sun comes out for the rest of the day.
In the event of bad weather, camp still goes on. However, should there be thunder and lightning we take the kids off the beach immediately and seek shelter. We will go to the pavilion for shelter in storms, snacks, lunch, and activities.
We will do activities until the bad weather passes and it is safe to return to the beach.
Plus...worry not my future shredders. we have a ton of fun and radical ways to make sure the fun never stops at surf camp.
What is Island Camp's cancellation and rescheduling policy?
If you have a need to cancel, we hope to be as flexible as possible but have set up these guidelines for refunds. Please email all cancellation requests to info@islandcamps.com
- Cancellations received 2 weeks in advance will receive a 90% refund. Camp can be rescheduled for a 10% fee.
- Cancellations received 1 week in advance will receive a 50% refund or credit for a future week/day of camp. Camp can be rescheduled for a 10% fee.
- Cancellations received 72 hours - 24 hours before camp with a doctor's note will receive credit for a future week/day of camp. If you have a doctor's note, there will be a 10% rescheduling fee.
- Cancellations after 72 hours before the start of camp will not be credited except with a doctor's note. If you have a doctor's note, there will be a 10% rescheduling fee.
My kid is sick, sunburnt, injured, etc. Can I recover a missed day?
If notification is received prior to the start of the camp day, missed day can be made up for the days the camper could not attend. Call us (954) 281-2797 or email us at info@IslandCamps.com
Can I upgrade from a half-day to a full-day or a one-day camp to a full week?
Yes, call us (954) 281-2797 or email us at info@IslandCamps.com
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