WB Surf Camp

This trip to Chicama, Peru with WB Surf Camp was unreal. Surfing Chicama felt like we were on another planet. The waves were the longest and best of my life and catching my first one of the trips actually had me crying happy tears. Our coaches were amazing, the boat captains were pros, and getting drone footage of our sessions was the cherry on top. I came home with over 20 minutes of footage, which is so cool to relive. The Chicama Boutique Hotel was incredible—great staff, delicious food, cozy rooms, and the best amenities. After chilly surf sessions, nothing beats soaking in the hot plunge pool or relaxing in the sauna while watching the sunset over the waves. The vibe was amazing. Everyone—locals, staff, and the group—was so welcoming and made it all feel like home. If you’re looking to improve your surfing or just ride some of the most epic waves on Earth, this trip is a must! I’ll never forget it, and can't wait to go back next year! Thank you WB Surf Camp!!

My daughter was apart of the Guppy Camp last week and I could not be happier about the camp!! From start to finish, the instructors were incredible (so kind, encouraging, and made her feel so loved), all of the amazing activities she got to do this week (holy moly!!! It was jam packed with fun!), she learned a ton, and all of the little details that make such a difference too! She had a take home book at the end with little notes from the other campers to keep and a printed out photo that says GUPPY CAMP!!! Truly amazing experience and I can’t wait to enroll her in another camp with WB SURF CAMP! 🥰😍 If you’re on the fence for yourself or child, just sign up!! You’ll be so glad you did!

Absolutely incredible experience that my daughter Sophia will likely never forget. Our instructor Nicole was great, she was patient, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the session. Could not have asked for a better coach. The location was also really nice, not a very occupied part of the beach so the intimidation factor for a new rider was really low. The registration and communication from the entire staff and team was also terrific. I really can't say enough good things about this organization. One of, if not the best birthday gifts ever for my daughter. We are extremely happy and satisfied with the experience and looking forward to booking with them again when we are back in the area. Thank you!

My 9-year-old daughter had a private lesson with James and we were both so impressed. He was wonderful with her: patient, clear with information/instructions, and personable. She got up on the surf board quicker than I expected and had a blast! She’s been teaching us all of the things she learned about the ocean and surfing ever since. 10/10!

Our daughter (11) attended her first sleep away camp at WB Surf (Odyssey) camp and LOVED it! She was comfortable, had tons of fun, stayed engaged and came back more confident and grown. While all counselors were great, Riley and Peter really stood out to her as amazing!! According to our daughter, it was the “best week of her life”! We plan to send her back next year-maybe for two consecutive weeks.

Courtney rocked! Booked my five year old son in for a private two hour lesson and she was amazing! She didn’t just throw him on the board, she actually taught him about surfing. My son was completely engaged the whole two hours and loved Courtney! Can’t wait to see her again at our next lesson! 🏄‍♂️💕

Both my girls, 7 and 14, loved this camp more that any other type of camp they have ever attended. My girls don't typically enjoy summer camps because they prefer to play with friends and take it easy on summer break. However, this was completely different. They both set alarms to wake up very early in the morning so they would not be late. I loved it!! They enjoyed learning about surfing, safety conditions, etc. but most of all they LOVED actually trying it out! They felt safe and it really boosted their confidence for water safety and recreation of course! They want to come back and are excited to become better surfers! The staff was incredible for both kids and parents. Alex, Chase, and Sammy helped my girls and were excellent. Glenn was a tremendous help to me and provided me with surf information and local recommendations which really made our time in Wrightsville so much fun! Thanks to all who made this such a wonderful experience.

What a dreamy surf trip WB Surf Camp took us on! They provided airline ticket help, spectacular lodgings, delicious food and the best fellowship with wonderful people. Thank you WB Surf Camp! We will join you again!

I love surf camp so much Colby and Will taught me so much and got me to catch so many waves

WB Surf Camp is our best investment of summer 2022. Our instructor Jacob was great for my 15yo and 12yo kids, and I'm relying on their comments to make this review. Jacob made sure the kids mastered one skill before he introduced the next, and guided them to make their own choices about which waves to try. He offered really constructive advice as they learned balance and got their footing. He was enthusiastic, and he was just as excited as the kids were when they stood up for the first time. The kids had a great teaching experience, AND they caught some good waves! In addition, I really appreciated that the instructors check the conditions before lessons and making sure it was a safe environment to learn to surf for the first time. When an offshore storm made the conditions too rough for first time surfers, Jacob recommended we wait a day, and WB Surf Camp was able to adjust our lesson times to ensure everyone would have a safe and fun time in the waves. I felt confident entrusting my kids' in their care. We highly recommend Jacob and WB Surf Camp!

I wanted to give a big shout out to WB Surf camp for everything they did to try and make the camp work this summer for my daughter. After attending the summer of 2019 and having the best time, she could not wait to go again in 2020. Alas, COVID restrictions between Illinois and North Carolina make it impossible to happen, but the staff was very professional and courteous in trying to make things work out. You really find out a lot about a business during the hard times, and WB Surf did everything they could to make it work out. She is so looking forward to next year.

The best surfing instruction with the kindest most knowledgeable instructors we have ever had. It was a please to have my family learn from Tristin and Austin and Rick Civelli, the owner, rocks as well!! Thanks Guys!!

"WE LOST OUR SON TO NC BECAUSE OF WB SURF CAMP!" AND WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. Why have we lost our son? Because now that he has experienced the ocean, he has blossomed and has now changed his life plans....he will be applying to UNCW in two years. Why is that a problem? We live in MISSOURI! I guess it's time to fix up the house and polish our resumes, so we can move to North Carolina near him. When you find something that is *so right*, you gotta tell other people. THIS is one of those *so right* things. AMAZING. FANTASTIC. KID-CENTERED. EDUCATION-ORIENTED. SAFE. TREND SETTING. THRILL SEEKING. LIFE CHANGING. BREAKAWAY. The counselors at the WB Surf Camp have each week's curriculum fine tuned to provide an intense experience for the children. It's a beautiful mix that includes considerable surf time, thorough pre-surf instruction, substantial personal contact, important interactive social time, moderated inclusion groups, planned off-site trips, and even activities that made camp food edible (HA!). It's *so right* that I'd like to pose a challenge to you. If at all possible, put away $100 per month. Forego Starbucks or a couple of dinners-out. Be disciplined. When it comes time to pay for this camp, it won't hurt as much because you'll have most of the money already saved. This isn't a cheap camp. But, nor is it some gym camp that has the children tossing basketballs for an hour, swimming with a bunch of other bored kids, then sitting in front of a computer until parents pick them up (I've worked those camps as a counselor.....you know it's the most brand recognized non-profit on the planet). This camp is the REAL DEAL. This is hands on, personal, fist clenching, pure grit steep learning curve stuff. Then it's accomplishment, camaraderie and satisfaction. Jeff, our child's counselor, even personally phoned us and gave us his cell phone number, so we could stay in contact. WE have been saving $100 per month since he got back. He's going to return to the next level camp next year. Having lost our son to the ocean and to North Carolina college because of the rad, hip, cool (sorry, those are the words I use) counselors isn't such a bad thing. Nothing wrong with Missouri, but when I visit him during summer and spring breaks, it'll be near the beautiful ocean. And drinking a margarita on the beach will add a whole new dimension to Parent's Weekend.

I just returned home from the adult women's surf camp in Wrightsville, NC. There were 13 students to the 5 instructors (Mike, Ben, Katie, Grace, Kevin), and Jennifer was the Yoga Instructor. We were up and out the door by 8am every morning. Because of the weather they were unable to keep to the schedule we were issued, but we were guaranteed to be exhausted by the time dinner was over. Everyday we surfed for a minimum of 2 hours (choppy conditions), to 4 hours (glassy). We visited the Sea Turtle Hospital and surf shop, surfed Masonboro Island, evening in downtown Wilmington, dinner out every night, yoga everyday, and we stayed on the beach in Wrightsville (Shell Island Resort). Grace was my instructor. She was very patient and informative. Really seemed to enjoy her job. The team was very nice, fun to be around, and patient. Thank you for everything. I had a blast!