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The Sam Hammer Surf Camp is here to bring the joy of surfing to everyone and to make it as easy as possible. We focus on water safety, ocean awareness, and surfing fundamentals. Professional surfer and x
games competitor Sam Hammer runs the camp. The beautiful beaches of Lavallette are the perfect location to start your surfing career or take your ability to another level.
About Camp
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What will you learn at our Surf Camp
- Understanding surf and ocean conditions Surf etiquette (which is something 90% of beginners neglect to consider)
- Equipment Choice
- Wave selection
- How to fall properly
- Creating a safe surf environment for yourself and others
- The importance of keeping our oceans and beaches clean
- Proper stretching techniques
- How to paddle and stand up properly
What is included
- Trained professional surf instructors (all certified in CPR) a student to staff ratio of 4 to 1
- Soft foam surfboards
- Wetsuits
- Rash guards
- Goodie bag with tons of giveaways
- Each camper will receive a t-shirt
- An introduction to the greatest sport on earth and a wonderful experience that you will never forget.
Things you should know
- We can accommodate to any size group or party
- You are welcome to bring your own board and wetsuit
- We teach any level of surfer! If you are a beginner surfing for the first time or an advanced surfer looking to improve your skills, we can teach help!
- You must bring a bathing suit, towel, and any clothing you think will be needed to stay warm during and after your surf lesson
- Safety is our number one priority so we will only cancel camp if the surf or weather is too difficult or unsafe for the lessons. So if its raining plan on surfing. (you will be wet anyway.) Besides some of the best waves occur during "so-called" bad weather.
A camper may withdraw at least one week prior to camp and receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee. Within 5 days of camp no refunds will be issued.
Sign Up & Pricing
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$100.00 The one-day camp is a great way to get started surfing or brush up on your skills. If you like the first day so much and want to learn more we would love for you to join us for a few more days.
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$225.00 The more you practice the better you get! Our 3 day camp is perfect for students who are looking to learn a little bit more about the ocean and surfing than is offered in the one day camp. Most students after this camp will have the basics down and will be ready to move to a more advanced skill set.
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$350.00 Our 5-day camp is highly recommended for everyone! You will be taught more about the ocean and surfing than in any other camp. After a week of lessons from pro surfers you will definitely have enough of an understanding of the ocean and surfing to start tackling the waves on your own!
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$175.00 (select weekends only) If you can't get down to the shore during the week; here is a chance to surf during the weekend.
Location: Brown Ave. Lavallette, NJ is where the magic will happen - Drop off at 7:45am and pick up will be at 11:00am (we highly recommend dropping off and then picking up at the end of the day due to limited parking)
Private lessons available upon request
Instructor Bios
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Sam Hammer
Sam Hammers surfing and wave knowledge makes him one of the best watermen to come from the east coast. As a professional surfer for 13 yrs, Sam has surfed all over the globe surfing the full range of waves and conditions, scoring numerous magazine covers, and winning many professional contests- including the ESPN x-games. As head instructor at Summer Fun Surf Camp in San Clemente California for 4 years, Sam knows how to convert his personal experience into lessons for every skill level. You are in good hands with Sam!
Lee Oliver
Lee has spent the last three years teaching English and coaching sports around the world. His natural love for teaching, traveling and surfing is infectious. His favorite surf spot is Bali, Indonesia but he also loves Mal Pais, Costa Rica. Lee has both the ability and desire to have you surfing in no time...
Clay Pollioni
For the past couple of years Clay has been a professional surfer traveling all over the globe to surf. During the summer months he spends a lot of time on the beaches of the jersey shore teaching and sharing his passion for surfing with others. Clay has a charismatic personality and you will certainly have a good time learning how to surf from Clay!
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Christina Jarosinski
Residing as a surf instructor and teacher in San Diego for the past four years, Christina has now brought her love for surfing back to the east coast. A native to Lavallette, Christina has grown up surfing on the jersey shore. Competing on the University of San Diego's surf team while in college, she has spent the past five summers here in New Jersey as a surf instructor. Her love for surfing and respect for the ocean is contagious and she is looking forward to sharing it with others!
Brian Robinson
Hailing from the tee rocks of Jenkingson's inlet, Brian has been pursuing his passion to surf and travel this past ten years. He is self taught with over ten years of national and international surfing experience, and has been subconciously spreading his stoke on surf the whole time. A proven great teacher of surf, Brian has more then enough abililty and technique to have you surfing and having fun in a blink of and eye.
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What will you learn at our Surf Camp
- Understanding surf and ocean conditions Surf etiquette (which is something 90% of beginners neglect to consider)
- Equipment Choice
- Wave selection
- How to fall properly
- Creating a safe surf environment for yourself and others
- The importance of keeping our oceans and beaches clean
- Proper stretching techniques
- How to paddle and stand up properly
What is included
- Trained professional surf instructors (all certified in CPR) a student to staff ratio of 4 to 1
- Soft foam surfboards
- Wetsuits
- Rash guards
- Goodie bag with tons of giveaways
- Each camper will receive a t-shirt
- An introduction to the greatest sport on earth and a wonderful experience that you will never forget.
Things you should know
- We can accommodate to any size group or party
- You are welcome to bring your own board and wetsuit
- We teach any level of surfer! If you are a beginner surfing for the first time or an advanced surfer looking to improve your skills, we can teach help!
- You must bring a bathing suit, towel, and any clothing you think will be needed to stay warm during and after your surf lesson
- Safety is our number one priority so we will only cancel camp if the surf or weather is too difficult or unsafe for the lessons. So if its raining plan on surfing. (you will be wet anyway.) Besides some of the best waves occur during "so-called" bad weather.
A camper may withdraw at least one week prior to camp and receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee. Within 5 days of camp no refunds will be issued.
