Event Details
Dates: Aug 10- Aug 13, 2026 Rain date: Aug 14
4Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Ortley Beach, 2nd Avenue
Ages: 10-16 years old
$275.00
Description: Join Coastline Adventures and Toms River Recreation for four day-long camp for beginner and intermediate level surfers. Learn and practice ocean awareness and surfing techniques includes both board and water-based lessons and progressive skill building. Surfers will learn about wave and weather reports, beach and ocean conditions and related safety protocols, surfboard handling and etiquette, wave selection and riding techniques, environmental and conservation tips, interactive games, and more!!!
Requirements: Participants MUST know how to swim.
Equipment: Surfboard, leash and rash guards are provided for use during class. Participants may bring their own rash guards or wetsuits. Beach badges are NOT required to attend class or for guardians to watch class but are required if participants or guardians plan on staying after class ends.
Coastline Adventures Surfing School is accredited by the National Surf/SUP Schools and Instructors Association and brings over 30 years of professional experience providing safe, high-quality surf, bodyboard, and stand-up paddleboard instruction throughout the Jersey Shore. Led by Lance Tompkins and Jennifer Steffener, both NSSIA Certified Master Level Surf Instructors, the school combines nationally recognized training standards with deep local knowledge of Ocean County beaches, bays, tides, and weather conditions. Their approach blends skill development, ocean and bay safety and education, confidence building, fitness, and environmental awareness in a fun, supportive setting. Lance brings over 50 years of surfing experience and decades of teaching board sports, while Jennifer contributes over 30 years of surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, wellness, and movement instruction experience. Together, they have successfully taught thousands of participants through recreation departments, schools, camps, and private programs. Their commitment to professionalism, safety, and community recreation makes them a trusted provider for surf, bodyboard, and paddle programs.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
1) Log on to http://register.communitypass.net/tomsriver
2) Click on “Create An Account” or Log In
3) Complete the account information and click submit
4) Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for programs
Please call with questions: 732-341-1000 ext. 8437 or 8414