🏄♂️ Parent Guidelines for Surf Camp
✅ General CAMP Rules
- Arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up, but early if parking.
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up Punctually. We are not there early.
- Sign your child in and out with camp staff each day.
- Respect Camp Hours.
- Do not arrive during session time unless prearranged (emergencies or authorized reasons only).
- Communication with Camp Staff.
- Address any concerns before or after camp hours—not during instruction. (617) 297-7873.
- Use the designated camp contact (email/phone) for non-urgent communication.
- Provide Accurate Medical and Contact Information
- Inform staff of any allergies, medications, or relevant health issues before the camp starts.
- Ensure emergency contact information is current.
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🚫 Parent Boundaries
- Do Not Enter the Instruction area.
- Stay off the beach/surf zone unless it’s a designated observation day or requested by staff.
- Trust the instructors to lead and supervise safely. There is a program in place that teaches young surfers over a week period.
- Avoid Coaching or Calling Out to Your Child. All staff including parents must be board of health approved to be around any campers during the week. IF YOUR NOT BOARD OF HEALTH APPROVED. You can not be in the area even with your own child. Please respect this.
- Distractions can pose a safety risk during surfing and ocean instruction.
- Let children engage fully with instructors and peers.
- No Hovering or Filming from Close Range.
- Respect the camp environment by keeping a physical and emotional distance.
- Drones or cameras should not be used without permission.
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💬 Supporting Your Child.
- Encourage IndependenceSurf Camp helps children build confidence—support that by allowing space to try, fall, and learn.
- Discuss the Day Afterwards
- Ask your child what they learned and how they felt—this reinforces lessons and builds excitement.
- Respect Group Dynamics.
- Every child learns differently. Avoid comparing your child’s progress with others.
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📌 Reminders
- Surf conditions may lead to schedule adjustments—stay flexible and check for updates.
- Safety is the #1 priority; trust the qualified staff and lifeguards.
- Most camps are screen-free zones—phones/tablets should stay at home or in a bag.
We are a Surf Academy Accredited Surf School.
- We have Surf Education Classes daily.
- Monday Land Lessons.
- Monday & Tuesday Pushing for beginners into waves.
- We do not push students into waves past Tuesday.
- Wednesday we teach paddling through surf coaching.
- Thursday we teach timing through surf coaching.
- Friday is free surf.
