Salt Marsh Surf Co. on Isle of Palms runs a 5-day kids' summer surf camp for ages 8 to 15 with professional instruction, small instructor-to-camper ratios, and daily time on land and in the water learning ocean safety and surfing technique. Each day includes a snack, and the final day features a surf contest with prizes.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Salt Marsh Surf Co directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jeffrey JancewiczI can’t recommend Salt Marsh Surf Co. enough on Isle of Palms. Phil is an incredible coach and, more importantly, a genuinely caring person who creates a great environment for the kids. Seeing and helping kids build confidence in the water is a beautiful thing. We’re grateful to be a small part of it and highly recommend this camp to any family considering it.
★★★★★christopher jenningsMy wife and I asked Phil and his team to give surf lessons to my 10 year old and her classmates for her birthday. Hahaha success! Coach Phil, the son of 2 teachers, is not only an amazing teacher but a wonderful human being. He knows the water, understands each surfers level and meets them where they are. His ability to give our girls confidence meant the world to us. Making core memories with a great coach! Surfs up!
★★★★★Nina RingwaldI booked a guided tour for my niece and her college friends. Our paddle boarding tour was a bit eventful with a quick change in weather conditions. He made sure we all made it safely to shore. I would highly recommend him as a guide. He is patient, fun and always has your safety a priority.
★★★★★Charlotte ShayeI had a lesson with Philip today and he was soo knowledgeable and friendly! He brought all the equipment needed, including a wet suit, and taught me so much. Such a cool guy and a great instructor! Amazing experience!
★★★★★Jocelyn CarterOur family of four (2 middle aged parents and two teen girls) had an awesome morning surfing with Philip. We had only tried surfing one other time and didn’t have a great experience so we were unsure of what we would get. No need to worry with Philip! He reached out a few days before our scheduled lesson and got our measurements for wet suits in case the water was too cold for us on the day of the lesson. This started us off on the right foot because we knew that he was thinking ahead to making sure we had the best experience possible. We started with a great overview of the ocean and wind conditions so that we could understand some of the science behind what we were doing. We then practiced our paddling and getting into a sanding position on the sand before heading off to the water! Philip made us feel extremely comfortable during the lesson with Guidance that was tailored to our different personalities and abilities. Everyone was able to get up on the board several times and Philip always made sure that we were ready for the waves that would give us the best rides. His love for the sport and the ocean was evident in everything he said and did. At the end of the lesson, we had two happy teenagers so it was money and time well spent! Highly recommend this experience.