DEERFIELD BEACH SURF CAMP
Join us for the most trusted surf camp in South Florida. Island Camps has over 44 years of experience in surf lessons, surf camps, and surf trips. We love to share our knowledge of the ocean and teach kids how to surf!! Our goal is to empower the youth to live a healthy and fun lifestyle and to teach them to love our beaches and our ocean. As partners with the City of Deerfield we are blessed to operate our spring, summer and winter camps just north of the beautiful Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. Surf camp is open to all skill levels. Whether you're 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 Pier at the Kirk Cottrell Pavilion
344 North Ocean Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
AGES: 6-14
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
$379/week
HALF DAY
$279/Week (9am-Noon)
SINGLE DAY
$99/Day (Half or Full Day)
UPCOMING SINGLE DAY CAMPS
Monday, 1/16/23 MLK
Monday, 2/20/23 Teacher Work Day
Friday, 3/17/23 Teacher Work Day
Friday, 4/7/23 Teacher Work Day
Monday, 5/29/23 Memorial Day
WINTER BREAK SURF CAMP
Week 1 December 19th - 23rd
Week 2 December 26th - 30th
Week 3 January 2nd - 6th
SPRING BREAK SURF CAMP
March 20th - 24th
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 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
- Reusable BPA-Free Water bottle donated by our greening partner Dr Pam Orthodontics
FULL WEEK CAMPERS ALSO RECEIVE:
- O'Neill SPF 50 Lycra (Rashguard)
- Island Camps Sports Pack on Friday with goodies from our sponsors
- Professional photo
RAINY & FLAT DAY ALTERNATIVES
Lets face it, we live in South Florida. It’s a harsh reality but its gonna be flat most the summer! Floridians also are used to a quick afternoon summer 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.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AT OUR DEERFIELD CAMP MAY INCLUDE:
Trips to Island Water Sports to learn about surfboards and how to put one together.
Pier Walks
Environmental & STEM Education in partnership with Surf Skate Science
Trips to 7-Eleven for Slurpees
DISCOUNTS
EARLY REGISTRATION - Sign up early and save $50 per week
- Summer early registration ends May 1st.
- Winter Early Registration ends December 1st.
- Spring break early registration ends March 1st.
*Early discounts are only valid on full week of full-day camp and can not be combined. Discounts can not be applied to day rates, half-day weekly rates, or after care..
MULTIPLE CHILDREN/MULTIPLE WEEKS - Receive a 10% discount for signing up your child for more than one week. If you've got more than one child, the second and following children each get 10% off each week.
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.
Discounts cannot be combined. If you receive the Early Registration discount, the multi week discount will not apply.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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. Scholarship Opportunities
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 PARTNER 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.
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Rainy & Flat Day Alternatives
Lets face it, we live in South Florida. It’s a harsh reality but its gonna be flat most the summer! Floridians also are used to a quick afternoon summer 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.
Other Activities at Our Deerfield Camp May Include:
Trips to Island Water Sports to learn about surfboards and how to put one together.
Pier Walks
Environmental & STEM Education (Check out our curriculum here)
Trips to 7-Eleven for slushies
Discounts
Early Registration
Sign up early and save $50 per week.
Summer early registration ends April 15th (half day week) and May 1st (full day week). Winter Early Registration ends December 1st. Spring break early registration ends March 1st
Early discounts are only valid on full week of full-day camp and can not be combined. Discounts can not be applied to day rates, half-day weekly rates, after care, or Create-A-Skate.
Multiple Children/Multiple Weeks
Receive a 10% discount for signing up your child for more than one week. If you've got more than one child, the second and following children each get 10% off each week.
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.
Discounts cannot be combined. If you receive the Early Registration discount, the multi week discount will not apply.
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 a 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?
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
What time is camp pick up?
Pick up is between 3:00 pm - 3:15 PM
Aftercare is provided 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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
- Towel
- SPF, water safe, facial Covering (in light of CDC recommendations)
- 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?
Are wetsuits needed?
What if there are no waves?
Lets face it, we live in South Florida. It’s a harsh reality but its 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 and help us to social distance our campers during 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 does Island Camps provide?
- Boards (surfboards, skimboards, body boards, stand up paddle boards)
- O’Neill SPF-50 surf shirt (rashguard) – weekly campers only.
- Every Friday all weekly campers will receive a Island Camps Sports pack with a Professional Photo and special swag from our sponsors
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 doctors 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 make up a day that I missed?
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 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 info@IslandCamps.com
Still have questions or want to talk surf
Call us (954) 281-2797
Email us info@IslandCamps.com