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Kids & teens · Sunsplash Park · year-round
Daytona Beach Surf Camps for Kids & Teens
We teach kids and teens to surf year-round in Daytona Beach, with 1-, 3-, and 5-day lesson packages built on request from $80 — no fixed camp dates, so your family's schedule sets the week.
Every package runs at lifeguarded Sunsplash Park with a maximum of 5 kids per instructor, all gear provided, and pro surfer Ryan Ragan leading the lessons.
Call (386) 308-9951 and we'll build the right package for your kids.
01 — Straight answers, numbers first
What Parents Ask First
5:1 ratio
Never more than 5 kids per instructor — groups of up to 10 always get two instructors.
Ages 7+
Group lessons start at age 7. Kids aged 5-6 take a private lesson with a parent present.
Swimmers only
Kids must be able to swim. There is no lifejacket option — it's a safety rule, not a suggestion.
All gear provided
Board, leash, and rash guard — wetsuits in winter. Your kid just brings sunscreen, water, and a towel.
Lightning = reschedule
If lightning or unsafe conditions come up, the lesson is cancelled on the spot and rescheduled with you directly. Rescheduled, not refunded.
Drop-off: Sunsplash Park, south end
Meet by the picnic tables, showers, and beach stairs at the park's south end. Free parking.
Year-round, on request
No fixed camp dates — we build 1-, 3-, or 5-day packages around your week, any time of year.
Lifeguarded beach + pro instructor
Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters anchors the park's north end, and pro surfer Ryan Ragan leads the lessons.
02 — The five-day arc
From pop-up on sand to green waves
Every package climbs the same ladder — one skill at a time, stamped when it’s earned. Kids on the 5-day package work through the whole chart.
03 — Booked on request, year-round
Kids Multi-Day Packages
Each day is about 2.5 hours: a beach-safety tutorial first, then plenty of time in the water. Skills build day over day — by the last day most kids are catching waves on their own.
1-Day Package
$80
on request
- One 2.5-hour session: beach safety, then surf
- Great first taste of surfing
- All gear provided
Most popular
3-Day Package
$200
on request
- Three 2.5-hour days, scheduled around your week
- Skills build day over day
- All gear provided
5-Day Package
$320
on request
- Five 2.5-hour days — the full progression
- Most kids are catching waves on their own by day five
- All gear provided
Florida weather moves fast — if lightning or unsafe conditions come up, the lesson is cancelled on the spot and rescheduled with you directly. Safety first, always. Lessons are rescheduled, not refunded.
04 — From the logbook
“Ryan was absolutely phenomenal!!! My kids (10 & 12) had no previous experience surfing and Ryan took the time to make them feel comfortable and confident. Both of them were surfing within an hour and then he worked with them to really dial in their form for the next 30 mins. They both had a blast and I was super impressed with Ryan’s professionalism and teaching style which kept both of my kids engaged. They really learned so much in a short time. Thanks again Ryan & hope to see you again next time we are in Daytona!”
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Q.01What age can kids start?
Group lessons and packages start at age 7. Kids aged 5-6 can surf in a private lesson with a parent present.
Q.02Does my kid need to be a strong swimmer?
Yes — every kid must be able to swim, and there is no lifejacket option. Lessons run in waist-deep water at lifeguarded Sunsplash Park, but swimming ability is required.
Q.03What is the instructor-to-student ratio?
Never more than 5 kids per instructor. Groups of up to 10 always run with two instructors.
Q.04When are the camp dates?
There are no fixed camp dates — we run kids' surf lessons year-round and build 1-, 3-, or 5-day packages on request around your family's schedule. Call (386) 308-9951 to set up a week.
Q.05How much do the kids' packages cost?
A 1-day package is $80, 3 days $200, and 5 days $320. Each day is about 2.5 hours with all gear provided.
Q.06What should my child bring?
Sunscreen, water, a towel, and a change of clothes — we provide the board, leash, and rash guard, and wetsuits in winter.
Q.07What happens if it rains or there's lightning?
Florida weather moves fast — if lightning or unsafe conditions come up, the lesson is cancelled on the spot and rescheduled with you directly. Safety first, always. Lessons are rescheduled, not refunded.
Q.08Where do I drop off and pick up?
The south end of Sunsplash Park in Daytona Beach, next to the picnic tables, showers, and beach stairs. There's plenty of free parking, and the Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters is at the park's north end.
Ready to get your kids surfing?
386-308-9951Call or text Ryan at (386) 308-9951 to set up a package, or send a lesson request and we'll call you back.