FAQ
Camp FAQs
WHAT IS THE AGE FOR CAMPERS?
Our camp is great for ages 8-16. Special accommodations can be made for younger campers.
WHERE IS CAMP LOCATED?
Each morning we meet at Island Water Sports. Located at 1985 NE 2ndStreet, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Our skate camp is a mobile camp with field trips to local South Florida skate parks and attractions throughout the week.
WHAT TIME IS CAMP DROP OFF AND PICK UP?
You should arrive at Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach (1985 NE 2nd Street. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441) between 8:30 am - 9:00 am.
Pick up is 3 pm - 3:30 pm
Aftercare is provided through our surf camp from 3 pm - 5 pm
Parents arriving 3:30 pm will be charged for an extended day.
WHAT SHOULD WE BRING TO CAMP?
- Lunch: Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks and beverages. Campers may choose to bring money instead or in addition to a packed luch as we stop at WaWa and a food establishment each day.
- Water
- Snacks
- SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN AND MORE SUNSCREEN
- Helmet
- Pads
- Sneakers
- All necessary medications, epi pens, or medical concerns should be brought to the camp directors attention when being dropped off for the day.
WHAT CAN A CAMPER EXPECT TO LEARN?
Our skate camp focuses on everything from learning the basics of skateboarding to perfecting your style. A variety of the following basics of skateboarding will be reviewed and explained, depending on the student's ability and willingness to learn. Our instructors offer a wide variety of skateboard techniques that can be matched specifically to the skaters skill level:
What A Beginner Can Expect to Learn:
Proper Foot PlacementHow To BalanceSkate Park Etiquette and Vocab Pushing on Flat GroundBasic Skateboarding FundamentalsExplained the Functions of the Deck, Trucks, Wheels, Bearings, etc.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
Monday-Friday:
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Drop Off at Island Water Sports
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Drive to Park
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Skate session
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch (Bring Packed Lunch)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Skate Session
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Drive to Island Water Sports
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Pick Up at Island Water Sports
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 out of the skatepark immediately and seek shelter under the covered pavilion or indoors. There we do other activities with the kids till the bad weather passes and it is safe to return to the beach.
WHAT IS ISLAND CAMP'S CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY?
If you have a need to cancel we will try 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
- Cancellations received 1 week in advance will receive a 50% refund or credit for a future week/day of camp.
- Cancellations received 72 hours before camp with a doctors note will receive credit for a future week/day of camp.
- Cancellations after 72 hours before the start of camp will not be credited