Erik Nelsen's Super Camps

We educate and instruct children to enjoy the beach and ocean responsibly.

PROFESSIONAL • EDUCATIONAL • EXPERIENCED

Get ready for nonstop fun this fall, spring, and winter with Erik Nelsen’s ALL-NEW Super Beach Camps! Each week, campers will dive into surf lessons at River Jetties, paddling on the bay in kayaks and on stand-up paddleboards, ride the surf with bodyboards at 15th Street Beach & Bay, and explore the tide pools and hidden wonders of Little Corona Beach in Corona del Mar. Adventure, ocean skills, and unforgettable memories—our seasonal camps keep the excitement rolling well beyond summer!

Super Camp Fall 2026: September & October

Super Camp Winter 2026: Dates TBA

Super Camp Spring 2027: Dates TBA

Details

Surfing
Surfing
Surfing

When:
Every Wednesday or Saturday, with two separate sessions. You may register for one or both sessions; each session requires a separate fee.

Ages: 5–12

Days & tuition

  • Wednesdays: 3:45pm to 5:15pm (1.5 hours) $700 for 8 weeks (8 sessions)
  • Saturdays: 9am to 11am (2 hours) $800 for 8 weeks (8 sessions)
  • Wednesdays & Saturdays: $1500 for 8 weeks (16 sessions)

Locations:
Weeks 1 & 2 at Tower 71: Surfing Instruction & Ocean Education & Awareness
Seashore Drive and Nordina Street

Weeks 3 & 4 at Marina Park: Stand Up Paddle Boarding/ Kayaking, Bodyboarding and Beach Games
Marina Park Community Center, 1600 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Weeks 5 & 6 at Little Corona Beach: Tide-pool exploring, snorkeling, working from a personal field guide and beach games
Little Corona Beach, at the top of the ramp Little Corona Beach

Weeks 7 & 8 at Tower 71: Surfing Instruction, Pizza Party on week 8
Seashore Drive and Nordina Street

What to bring:
A backpack with a snack, a bottle of water, sunscreen, a bathing suit, shorts, flip flops, a towel, a sweatshirt, and a hat.

What’s provided:
Paddle boards, kayaks, soft surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, and umbrellas for shade.

Super Camp Information:
Call Erik Nelsen (949) 464-0077

Our staff

Erik Nelsen Surf Camps instructors and staff