Camp Shaka Surf Lessons and Activities

All of our activities are safe, authentic, and fun and led in an atmosphere where your child will build confidence, both in and out of the water. In addition to learning how to surf, your child will develop a sense of community and lifelong friendships!

Surf Lessons

Each morning, campers will start their busy day with surf lessons from our Sports Director, Baldo.

On the first day, campers will begin their surf instructions on the sand, learning the basics of surfing, including safety, type of waves, surfboards, push up and pop up techniques as well as balancing. One by one, instructors will transition campers to the shallow water, teaching them how to ride the whitewater until they are comfortable with the surfboard and have practiced standing techniques.

When ready to venture further out, the lesson will focus on getting to know the waves, how they break, how to paddle and when to do it. Camp Shaka Nicaragua will have local surfers to help the campers on this stage.

Throughout the week, campers will learn about surfing history, surfing in Nicaragua, the waves and everything related to this amazing and unique sport.

Activities

To compliment the surfing experience, campers will have the opportunity to participate in numerous other activities. The summer camp includes horseback riding, nature hikes, a Turtle Expedition at Chacocente Natural Reserve, beach soccer, pool volleyball, yoga, scavenger hunts, and more. One afternoon will be dedicated to a volunteer service project, teaching the campers the value of giving back to the community.

Each evening, campers will watch surf videos and movies in order to gain additional knowledge of surfing and they will spend time together around a campfire.

Counselors will ensure that campers also have plenty of quiet time to rest and reflect on the day.

Check out the Available Dates, or Contact Us if you want to have the best time of your life here at Camp Shaka!