The Camp
Surf Skills
- Stance (Goofy Foot/Regular)
- Style
- Turtle Roll/Duck Dive
- Safe Wipeout Techniques
- Riding the Face
- Cutbacks/Floaters/Barrel Riding
Ocean Skills
- Paddleboarding
- Open Ocean Swimming
- Paddle Rescue
- Ironman/Ironwoman
- Beach Running
- Beach Sticks
Ocean Awareness
- Rip Tides
- Surf Etiquette
- Tides
- Lineups
- Wind Directions
Did You Know…
- SSSC was the first Surf Camp to open in Massachusetts.
- SSSC purchases all of our equipment from Levitate surf shop.
- Every camper leaves camp with an SSSC T-shirt.
- Our site has both a beach break and point break within walking distance.
- We have a professional surf photographer on-site every day.
- An ice cream truck stops by camp every day at lunch and pick-up.
- Each week, SSSC invites a special guest to speak with the kids.
- On rain days, SSSC hosts a surf museum with over 30 surfboards in the gymnasium.
- Nantasket Beach is the most consistent beach for swell on the South Shore.
- SSSC posts pictures on Instagram daily.
- Camp ends each day with surf trivia questions and prizes.
- There are public restrooms within 200 yards of the camp site.
SSSC's Program
When you join us for a 5 day weekly camp session we provide you with a high quality surf instruction program that includes all your surf equipment needs. During the week students learn individual surfing skills, ocean safety techniques and lifesaving skills. On the last day of each camp session campers use their skills in our Beach Games Competition that includes beach and ocean relays as well as a surf competition. All campers receive a South Shore Surf Camp T-Shirt on their last day. Snacks and water are also provided.
Surf Instruction
South Shore Surf Camp instructors are highly trained instructors with decades of surfing experiences. Our counselors work with campers in small groups (5:1 ratio) to ensure each camper is given the instruction and attention needed to improve. Lessons focus not just on surfing but also ocean awareness, ocean fitness, wave selection, and surf etiquette.
Ocean Fitness
Campers will participate in various ocean and beach fitness activities including, paddleboarding, paddle rescues, open ocean swimming, ironmans, beach runs and yoga to help better their ocean abilities. All activities are individualized to camper’s skill level and comfort in and out of the ocean.
Ocean Safety
Every surfer must understand and respect the power of the Ocean. Our campers are taught how to recognize dangerous situations in the ocean and how to safely avoid them. Rip currents, wind directions, tides and set waves are just some of the topics we thoroughly cover during our weekly sessions. Campers learn how to safely enter and exit the surf and navigate through crowded lineups.
Surf Competition
Every camp session ends with a Beach Games Competition. The competition includes a surf competition, run relay, swim relay, paddle relay, paddle rescue, ironman/ironwoman, and beach sticks competition. Campers will compete in teams with sportsmanship and teamwork emphasized at all times. Prizes are awarded to campers at the end of the event.
Inclement Weather Days
Equipment
South Shore Surf Camp provides a variety of softtop surfboards. Our boards range in size from 5ft to 8ft with different fin set ups and board shapes. We have over 45 surfboards and 75 wetsuits at the beach every day.