Friendships, Laughter, Confidence. 

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Girls-only surf school reserved for girls ages 9 to 15 years. A unique girls' surf camp

4-Day School | 3 Hours Surfing Per Day
Surfboards included
Minimum 3 Students, Maximum 15 Students
Instructor-student ratio 1:3
​$ 300 per person

​PROGRAM

• Every day, we learn a new surf skill and discuss how it relates to life. We believe learning is formed through welcoming group discussion, journaling, embodiment, and direct expression and application - SURFING!
• We start on the beach with group time. We explain, review, and discuss water safety, wave conditions, and our knowledge of the winds & tides.
• Everyday, we learn something new about the ocean environment and the ecosystem.
• We learn surfing etiquette, and go through the Do’s and Don’ts.
• We warm-up our muscles pre-surf and we stretch.
  
• We learn about the fundamentals of surfing including paddle techniques, pop-ups and timing. 
• We get in the water every day to practice our surfing skills, to bond as a community, and most of all to have fun.
• The instructor will select the wave  in accordance with the student's skill level and confidence.
• Each day, we take a break after the first surf to have a snack, hydrate, reapply sunscreen, and discuss our learnings of the day. Great friendships truly strengthen here. 

- Surfing soothes me,
​it's always been a kind of Zen experience for me.
The ocean is so magnificent, peaceful, and awesome.
The rest of the world disappears for me when I'm on a wave. -

Paul Walker

Why a Girls-Only Surf School?

The Girls-Only Surf School from The Ocean Is My Guru has a special place in Laurel Harrington's heart with a deep resonance in her personal story and life's mission. For Laurel, the ocean has always been a powerful source of learning, inspiration, and motivation for life's ups, as well as life's downs.

"I turn to the ocean on all occasions," she says, "during happy times, I love to celebrate in the ocean, and during sad times, I find comfort and expression in the ocean." From healing to motivation, from moving on to moving through, Laurel deeply believes that the ocean can guide us through life like a compass and is the greatest teacher on the planet.

As the ocean has helped Laurel ride through life, it inspired her to create a school reserved for girls ages 9 to 15 years. In reflection of her own life, she remembers those middle school years being some of the most challenging. She says, "To pass on the tools, skills, and confidence surfing creates, is one of my life's purposes. Knowing these techniques, helps us navigate through life in an authentic way."

This program welcomes young women into a warm, encouraging, and judgement-free zone. While learning how to surf, we liberate self-expression, impose self-esteem, and provoke supportive friendships amongst the youth.

CALL LAUREL NOW

My family met Laurel a couple of summers ago after watching one of her surf lessons at the inlet. We introduced ourselves, and since that chance encounter she’s been my daughter’s surfing mentor. From lessons, to surf camp, to purchasing surf equipment, Laurel has been nothing but kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Surf camp was so much fun, and it was one of the highlights of summer. It’s only November, and my daughter already can’t wait for the sun and surf and of course surf camp next summer. Thank you, Laurel, for igniting a new passion and reason to love the summer and the ocean!"

Michelle
Media, PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All students must know how to swim in the ocean environment.
• We do not provide rash guards, swim suits, towels, wetsuits, sunscreen, drinks or food.
• Our instructor-student ratio is 1:3 maximum.
• We provide surfboards, however if you have one of your own you would like to use, feel free to bring it.
• Surf lessons and Surf Camps depend on the tides and weather conditions. Dates and times may be changed depending on weather, tides and conditions.

READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY
Thank you for scheduling your lesson with The Ocean Is My Guru. Please review our cancellation and refund policies below:

PRIVATE SURF LESSONS & SURF SCHOOLS:

• Cancellations or changes need to be made at least 72 hours prior to the lesson. 
• Any cancellations or changes made 24 to 72 hours prior to the lesson receive a $25 reprocessing fee. 
• 24 hours prior cancellations or no shows will not receive a refund or a credit. 

KIDS SURF CAMPS, GIRLS-ONLY SURF CAMPS, WOMEN-ONLY YOGA & SURF RETREATS, BUSINESS TEAM SURFARI:

• ​To receive a full refund or reschedule your camp date with no penalty, you must call or e-mail The Ocean Is My Guru, no later than ONE WEEK prior to the start of camp. 
• Any changes made between one week and 72 hours prior to the start date of camp, will receive a credit for The Ocean Is My Guru lessons, camps or retreats, but no refunds, and will incur a $25 reprocessing fee. 
• There will be no refunds or reschedules for any changes within 72 hours of camp.