Surfing and Water Sports

You live near the great Pacific Ocean, so why not take advantage? There is no better place to tire a kid out than at the beach. Surfing, sailing, playing on the sand in the sun. It's exhausting and fun. This page lists surfing lessons and camps as well as any other sports that take place on the ocean or a lake. Junior Lifeguard programs are on the Swimming page.

Surfing

Surfing is a great sport for kids. Exercise, fresh air and lots of fun. Most surfing camps and lessons include instruction on ocean awareness and water safety - a definite plus for kids who live in Orange County.

Sailing

Kids can learn to sail and operate other watercraft at most harbors in Orange County and even some lakes. In addition to outdoor fun and exercise, boating encourages teamwork.

Equipment

Large equipment such as surfboards and boats are usually provided when you take lessons or sign up for a summer camp. If kids are in the water when it's not summer time, a wetsuit is a good idea. Some surf shops and sporting goods stores rent them. If the weather is nice, you just need rashguards and board shorts. Don't forget the sun protection - lots of it. If your kids aren't as good as they could be about reapplying it when the ocean washes it away, consider getting zinc oxide. It comes in a lot of fun colors. Here are a couple of places to go if you want to buy these things online.

Surf Fanatics Killer Dana Surf Shop Up & Riding

Salty Grom Surf

Huntington Beach

JP's Surf Camp

San Clemente

Girl in the Curl Surf

Dana Point

Westwind Sailing

Dana Point
Mission Viejo

Aloha Surf

San Clemente

Back Bay Camp