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 Surfing is a sport and lifestyle with no comparison. The feeling of salt on your skin, the warm sun on your back, and the power of the ocean can transform your life. It’s lifestyle can promote inner peace, a more positive outlook, and overall healthy living. Those that know the feeling can’t wait to experience it again, and those that haven’t are in for a real treat.  There’s nothing like catching a good wave, and we can help you catch it.

Island Camps offers a variety of surf programs for all ages and skill levels. Our seasoned instructors of second and third generation surfers take great care in planning each lesson to insure that all of our participants enjoy their surfing experience to the greatest extent possible. We consider many factors, such as current weather and ocean conditions, skill level and interests, and the individual needs of our participants. We are currently offering private one-on-one lessons, small group lessons of 2-4 students, and large group lessons of five or more students. Whether you’re going out for the first time or looking to learn new tricks, we have a lesson designed for you.

See you in the water!

Surf Clinic

Our specially-designed surf clinic provides a fun surf session with some one-on-one attention from Island Water Sports professionals, like 20-year vet Kali “Da Big Kahuna” Montero, and surfboard shaper Mike Pechonis. The group lesson is dedicated to providing participants with the best instruction in ocean safety, ocean awareness and surfing skills. Students will learn how to surf safely and with confidence.

Every Saturday from 9:30am - 11:00am
$25 per student

Surf Lesson FAQ

  1. What is the minimum age for surf lessons?
    It is recommended that students be at least five years old before they begin lessons.
  2. Where will the surf lessons be held?
    Lessons are usually done on Deerfield Beach on the North side of the peir. However, on request, an instructor may be able to hold the lessons at your hotel or other South Florida beach.
  3. How long is a lesson usually?
    A standard lesson lasts 90 minutes. Thirty minutes are allowed for beach safety and travel to the beach; then at least one hour of time in the water.
  4. What should I bring with me to the lesson?
    You should bring a towel, sunscreen, a rash guard or extra t-shirt, and a camera for lot of great photo opportunities.
  5. It is cutomary to tip the instructor?
    Just like any service business, tips are always appreciated but not required. A standard 10%-20% is always appreciated if you feel it was a good lesson.
Call today for reservations and details: 954-427-4929
 
Our Featured Instructors

Kali Montero

Professional Waterman, Master Certified Surfing Instructor, NSSIA (National Surf School and Instructors Association), Founder of largest and longest running Free surfing lessons in world – Island Water Sports FREE Surf Lessons. Brought and reintroduced long board teaching techniques with proven methodology to East Coast in 1995.  Introduced Surf School/Camps concept to East Coast with defined and proven lesson plan.  Owner: Big Kahuna Surf School®.

 


Michael Pechonis


My name is Michael Pechonis,

-I've been surfing for 35 years

-I've been teaching Surfing for over 15 years

-I've taught over 25,000 people how to surf

-I own Bird Surfboards and shape surfboards for a living. I also work at Island Water Sports in the capacity of Surf instructor, Surf Reporter, Camp Director, Trip Leader and Adviser. I've surfed in England, Costa Rica, the East coast of the United States and The Bahamas. I Love building things, working with people and teaching them how to surf.

William "Skeeter" Zimmerman
Surf lessons provided by: Island Camps, Inc.

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A percentage of the proceeds from your day camp allows Island Camps and H2Flo to provide day camps for children at risk through the Kirk Cottrell Fund. If you would like to donate without taking a lesson or go above and beyond, please use the link below to donate directly.

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1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-281-2797

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