Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love
Avalon Surf Camp
Dates: June 26-Aug. 23
Location: 12th Street beach, Avalon
Time: Monday-Friday, 9-11am
Cost: $475 a week or $150 a day
How to register: avalonsurfcamp.com
Ages: Girls & boys, age 6 or older (must be comfortable in the water)
Skill level: Beginner to advanced
Equipment required: Wear a bathing suit; the camp will provide surfboards, wetsuits, and all other equipment.
What to expect: Campers surf with professional instructors who are ISA (International Surf Instructors) certified. Campers will be categorized into colored jerseys according to their surfing ability and experience. Expect a full two hours of fun in the ocean with a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Highlights: Campers won’t just learn how to surf but also acquire waterman skills including knowledge of rip currents, undertows, and other harsh ocean conditions that can occur. Campers will enjoy the ocean in the summer and catching their first wave!
Recess NJ
Dates: Sea Isle City, July 22-25; Aug. 12-15, Stone Harbor, July 29-Aug. 1; Aug. 5-8
Location: Sea Isle City, Dealy Field, Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor Recreation Fields, 81st Street
Time: Monday-Thursday, 9am-noon. There is an option to stay until 1pm for an extra $10 (bring own lunch).
Cost: Sea Isle City, $299; Stone Harbor, $325
How to register: recessnj.com
Ages: Girls & boys, 4-9 years old
Equipment required: Labeled bottle of water
What to expect: A high-energy outdoor summer camp that keeps the kids moving, playing and healthy. Campers can expect a lot of exercise, games, sports, new friends, and amazing counselors.
Highlights: Campers can enjoy water fun on Thursday that ends with a pizza party!