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Contact Community Classes at Joslyn Park for more information   -    (310) 458-2239.
 

SURF ACADEMY (AGES 8-17)

One of our most popular camps! Surf Academy offers fun-filled, girls-only (Wahine) and boys-only (Kanaka) surf camps! Children will love the group surf instruction that is taught by an energetic and well-trained, safety-minded staff. This camp teaches safe ocean swim and surf skills. Learn how to spot unsafe situations, select and ride safe waves and become a lifelong surfer. Aloha Friday is a favorite day for campers to show-off their surfing to welcome parents. Soft surfboards and Body Glove wetsuits are provided. Bring water, lunch, snack and sunscreen. Camp is held at Tower 28, park at 2600 Barnard Way (S. of Ocean Park Blvd.). Director Mary Setterholm & Staff.
 
Week 1 6/18-6/22 1000.248 1000.249 1000.250
Week 2 6/25-6/29 1000.251 1000.252 1000.253
Week 3 7/2-7/6 1000.254 1000.255 1000.256
*holiday week no camp 7/4 Res:
$ 139
Res:
$ 139
Res: $ 218
    Non-res:
$ 153
Non-res:
$ 153
Non-res: $240
Week 4 7/9-7/13 1000.257 1000.258 1000.259
Week 5 7/16-7/20 1000.260 1000.261 1000.262
Week 6 7/23-7/27 1000.263 1000.264 1000.265
Week 7 7/30-8/3 1000.266 1000.267 1000.268
Week 8 8/6-8/10 1000.269 1000.270 1000.271
Week 9 8/13-8/17 1000.272 1000.273 1000.274
Week 10 8/20-8/24 1000.275 1000.276 1000.277
         
AM Session: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Res: $173/wk
Non-res: $190/wk
PM Session: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Res: $173/wk
Non-res: $190/wk
All Day Session: 9:00a.m.- 2:30p.m. Res: $273/wk /
Non-res: $300/wk

BEACH KIDS BODY BOARD CAMP (AGES 5-7)

For the young surfer who wants to take in all the beach and wave action in a supervised, safe, fun and creative program. Kids will have a great time learning the basics of body boarding, Aloha and beach games. Campers will learn about tides and the moon’s gravity, small wave surfing, body boarding, how to navigate surf and recognize rip currents. Aloha Friday is a favorite day for campers to show-off their surfing towel come parents. Wetsuits and BZ Bodyboard are provided. Bring water, lunch, snack and sunscreen. Camp is held at Tower 28,park at 2600 Barnard Way (S. of Ocean Park Blvd.). Director Mary Setterholm & Staff.
 
  Dates AM Session Full Day
Week 1 6/18-6/22 1001.248 1001.250
Week 2 6/25-6/29 1001.251 1001.253
*holiday week no camp 7/4 Res.: $ 164 Res.: $ 220
    Non-res.: $ 181 Non-res.: $242
Week 3 7/2-7/6 1001.254 1001.256
Week 4 7/9-7/13 1001.257 1001.259
Week 5 7/16-7/20 1001.260 1001.262
Week 6 7/23-7/27 1001.263 1001.265
Week 7 7/30-8/3 1001.266 1001.268
Week 8 8/6-8/10 1001.269 1001.271
Week 9 8/13-8/17 1001.272 1001.274
Week 10 8/20-8/24 1001.275 1001.277
AM Session: 9:00a.m.- 12:30p.m. Res.: $203/wk /
Non-res.: $223/wk
All Day Session: 9:00a.m.- 2:30p.m. Res.: $273/wk /
Non-res.: $300/wk

 

SANTA MONICA BEACH VOLLEYBALL CAMP (AGES 9–13)

Brought to you by BeachSports, learn all aspects of the beach volleyball game. Passing, hitting, serving, rotation. Agility, vertical jump and polymeric will be part of the instruction schedule. Starter and intermediate skills. Fee includes a BeachSports Rashguard and Mikasa beach volleyball, and Fridays are Pizza Day! All coaches are CPR and First Aid trained and experienced coaches or players. 1 coach per 8 campers. Lifeguard Towers 24 - Parking at 2030 Ocean Avenue Lot 4 (north of Ocean Park Blvd.) Free parking pass provided. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Res. $180/wk    Non-res. $198/wk
 
1005.200 6/25–6/29 1006.205 6/25–6/29
1005.201 7/2–7/6 (No camp 7/4) 1006.206 8/6–8/10
1005.202 7/9–7/13 1006.207 8/13–8/17
1005.203 7/16–7/20 1006.208 8/20–8/24
1005.204 7/23–7/27 1006.209 8/27–8/30

 

MORE SURF ACADEMY CLASSES

With Mary Setterholm,
former U.S. Women’s Surfing Champion and staff.
Lifeguard Tower #28, Park in Beach Lot #5, South of Ocean Park Blvd.

SATURDAY SURF SISTERS (AGES 12-50)
Surf Academy teaches the basics of surf safety, board care and selection, and the dynamics of selecting and riding the wave all the way to the shore. Learn about the history of women in the sport of surfing.
 
2300.222 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/22 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223
2300.223 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223

SUNDAY SILVER SURFERS (AGES 50+) NEW!

It is absolutely not too late to start surfing! You won’t be a pro but you will have more fun in these Sunday classes. Learn the basics and beyond of ocean safety, surfboard handling skills, wave selection, techniques to ride a wave adapted to your athletic ability. Soft surfboards and wetsuits provided. Show up with a bathing suit that fits and Surf Academy will do the rest!
 
2300.224 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 8–9:30 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223
2300.225 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 8–9:30 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223

WEEKEND WARRIORS (AGES 12-50)

Surf Academy welcomes first-timers and intermediate surfers for Saturday and Sunday surf lessons. Class is divided according to ability and you will learn new skills in surfboard selection, care and handling, wave selection, and techniques for safe fun surfing. Surfboards, wetsuits and leashes are provided. Saturdays and Sundays.
 
2300.226 6/30, 7/1, 7/7, 7/8 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223
2300.227 7/14, 7/15, 7/21, 7/22 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223
2300.228 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223
2300.229 8/11, 8/12, 8/18, 8/19 9–11 a.m. Res. $203 /
Non-res. $223

WALK-UP SURF LESSONS BY SURF ACADEMY (AGES 12 & UP)

Registration taken ONLY at Tower 28. Show up 15minutes early to register and get suited up in a wetsuit, soft surfboard provided. Lessons taught at your level, whether first timer or intermediate. Learn new skills in surfboard selection care and handling, wave selection, and techniques of safe fun surfing. Daily Rate $58
 

2300.234 Mon.–Fri. 6/18–8/31 9–11 a.m. or 12–2 p.m.
2300.234 Sat/Sun 6/23–8/26 9–11 a.m. ONLY


ISLANDS SURF CAMP (AGES 5-17)

A great way for kids and teens to build confidence, make new friends, and share in the joys of surfing. Each day, campers receive instruction from our staff of certified lifeguards on all aspects of beach and ocean safety, along with introductions into first aid and CPR. Islands Surf Camp provides a fun, safe and encouraging experience. Location: Lifeguard Towers 24, Park in Lot #4, 2030 Ocean Ave.
 
Week 1 6/25-6/29 1003.211
Week 2 7/2-7/6 1003.212
  holiday week   no camp 7/4   Res. $211 / Non-res. $232
Week 3 7/9-7/13 1003.213
Week 4 7/16-7/20 1003.214
Week 5 7/23-7/27 1003.215
Week 6 7/30-8/3 1003.216
Week 7 8/6-8/10 1003.217
Week 8 8/13-8/17 1003.218
Week 9 8/20-8/24 1003.219
Week 10 8/27-8/31 1003.220
All Day Session: 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m. Res.: $263/wk /
Non-res.: $290/wk