Kids Surfing Camp With Coastline Adventures & Toms River Recreation

Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 6 – 9, 2026, Friday, July 10 is scheduled as rain date

Time:  8:30am – 11:30am

Location: Ortley Beach, 3rd Avenue

Ages: 10-16 years old

Description:  Join Coastline Adventures and Toms River Recreation for week-long camp for beginner and intermediate level surfers.

Learn and practice ocean awareness and surfing techniques includes both board and water-based lessons and progressive skill building.

Surfers will learn about wave and weather reports, beach and ocean conditions and related safety protocols, surfboard handling and etiquette, wave selection and riding techniques, environmental and conservation tips, interactive games, and more!!!

Requirements:  Participants MUST know how to swim.

Equipment:  Surfboard, leash and rash guards are provided for use during class.

Participants may bring their own rash guards or wetsuits.

Beach badges are NOT required to attend class or for guardians to watch class but are required if participants or guardians plan on staying after class ends.

Coastline Adventures Surfing School is accredited by the National Surf/SUP Schools and Instructors Association and brings over 30 years of professional experience providing safe, high-quality surf, bodyboard, and stand-up paddleboard instruction throughout the Jersey Shore. Led by Lance Tompkins and Jennifer Steffener, both NSSIA Certified Master Level Surf Instructors, the school combines nationally recognized training standards with deep local knowledge of Ocean County beaches, bays, tides, and weather conditions. Their approach blends skill development, ocean and bay safety and education, confidence building, fitness, and environmental awareness in a fun, supportive setting. Lance brings over 50 years of surfing experience and decades of teaching board sports, while Jennifer contributes over 30 years of surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, wellness, and movement instruction experience. Together, they have successfully taught thousands of participants.

https://tomsrivertownship.com/211/Recreation

Recreation@tomsrivertownship.com

732-341-1000 ext 8414