SURFit USA Paddleboard and Surf Camp

SURFit Beach summer camps are week long paddleboard and surf beach camps in sunny Sarasota Florida. They are held weekly, Monday- Friday from 8:30 am-12:30pm and we have an extended day option (8:30 am-3:30 pm) at Turtle Beach. These camps are all about stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, ocean swimming and playing, ocean safety and marine biology into the lesson every day. Classes are led by certified lifeguards and have a low teacher to student ratio (1:6).

Siesta Key at Turtle Beach:
8:30-12:30 pm or extended day 8:30-3:30pm

May 29-June 1 (No camp on May 28th, Memorial Day)
June 4-8
June 11-15
June 18-22

Lido Beach:
8:30-12:30 pm

June 25-29
July 2-6 (not the 4th)
July 9-13
July 16-20

Lido Mangrove Tunnels at Ted Sperling Park:
July 23- 27th

Camp is for boys and girls, ages 5 to 14. 

$215 half day camp
$300 extended day camp

A typical SURFit day will include:
1) Greeting and Warm-Up:
Children will sign in, store their snacks and water, and coaches will ensure sunscreen has been applied. There will be a general discussion on the ocean conditions of the day and an outline of what the kids should expect for that day. Warm-up will include: stretching, plyometrics, cardio, and strength work. All of these activities will be tailored to the skill and fitness level of the children in the class. After the warm-up, we will get drinks, have a bathroom break and head to the beach.
2) Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons and Training: During stand up paddleboard lessons, students will learn the basics, focus on technique and training. Because of the uncertain ocean conditions, The head coach has the final say on whether campers are allowed to enter water or not . All children will be equipped with life jackets when on paddleboards regardless of their swimming ability.
3) Break: Snacks, Drinks, Bathroom Breaks, Sunscreen Re-application.
4) Free Ocean Swim/Beach Time: Depending on ocean conditions, we will set aside some time for free play/ocean swim. There will be a very small area in which the kids will be able to play and they will be well aware of the ocean swim rules.
5) Marine Biology or Ocean Safety Lesson: Ocean safety lessons will be taught during each and every camp day and will include topics such as: “Beach Conditions & Beach Hazards”, “Rules of the Ocean” (as related to Stand up paddling, surfing and swimming), “The Role of the Lifeguard”, “Approaching Marine Life” and “What to do if Someone is in Trouble”. Every class will focus on marine biology/ oceanography/environmental topics including, “Tides and Currents”, “ Local Marine Life”, “ Importance of Clean Beaches”, “Red Tide”, and more. These will usually be held in a shady area of the beach park, but we may do short beach walks to reinforce concepts. The marine biology elements are being developed by a professional marine biologist.
6) Prepare for home: Re-cap of the day, clean up beach area, putting away equipment etc.
Pick-up between 12:00-12:30.

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