FAQs // LBI Surf Camp

 


Camp Safety

 

We take safety very seriously at our surf camps. Every effort will be made for safety in and out of the water. Our surf instructors are very strong swimmers/surfers and have years of ocean experience. Lifeguard and EMT are present at all sessions. Each student is assigned to one counselor. That counselor is responsible for supervising that individual or small group (2-3 students) for the camp. 

 


Surfing Equipment Needed

 

The ocean in the summer is usually warm enough to simply wear a bathing suit with a rash guard. However, in early summer, water temperatures can be quite cool or drop in temperature unexpectedly. We highly recommend that you bring a wetsuit if possible. A spring suit usually works the best for maximum comfort. Wetsuits are found at surf shops and they are a great investment. We do have a limited supply of wetsuits that you can use at no additional cost as long as we have your size. The use of an 8+ foot surfboard is also included in the cost of camp. Our surfboards are beginner boards that are great for learning. You may bring your own softboard as long as it is soft and has a leash. We are not responsible if your surfboard is damaged at camp.

 


Student Requirements

 

Students should be in good health and willing to obey instructors and lifeguards at all times. All students must know how to swim and will be given a swimming test. We do not teach swimming.

 


Cancellations

 

Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal sports schedules. Because of our commitment to students, staff & volunteers and because of limited space, there will be absolutely no refunds within 14 days of the first day of your camp. In the case of a medical emergency a signed doctor’s note will be required and one half of your camp tuition will be refunded. We do not have make-up days for missed camp days. If you have any questions regarding our cancellation policy, please call the camp office.

 


 Weather

 

The weather at the beach is always changing. If it is raining, we are having camp. 

 

We reserve the right to cancel the camp due to severe weather and waves, lightning or other dangerous conditions. Lightning usually passes by quickly in the summer. If there is lightning in the morning while you are getting ready for camp, we recommend checking an on-line weather website and look at local radar to see if and when the lighting and storm is going to pass. We will send a text to the phone number you indicated on camp registration by 1 pm if there is a cancellation or delay. Any weather updates will also be listed on Instagram @hopeoflbi . You may contact Camp director - Caroline at 609-713-1022 for these or other questions. If there is lightning or thunder during camp, the lifeguards require us to leave the beach immediately. We do not refund or have make-up days due to weather cancellations.




What To Bring Checklist

 

  •   Girls – modest swimsuit appropriate for surfing, one-piece is preferred
  •   Boys – cotton is rotten, wearing underwear will cause rashes. We recommend that you invest in good board shorts and Lycra shorts/Jammers.
  •   Flip-flops for parking lot
  •   Towel
  •   Waterproof non-migrating 30+ SPF Sunscreen. ZINC-please do not bring brightly colored or neon Zinc as the color dyes cause damage to rashguards and wetsuits. 
  •   Sunglasses optional 
  •   Change of clothes and chair so you can join us for Bible Study and Dinner at 5:30 (Island Bible Church Life Center - 310 North Beach Avenue, Beach Haven)

 Consider a bag for wet clothes

 *Showers and restrooms are available at the beach parking lot