Newport Surf Camp

What Newport Surf Camp does

Newport Surf Camp is a privately held surf instruction and outdoor recreation service business founded in 2004 and based in Newport Beach, California. The company operates year-round (365 days) from a city-permitted beachfront zone between 26th-32nd Street, offering summer surf camps for kids and teens ages 6-17, private and group surf lessons for all ages, adult and youth surf classes, private lesson bundles (3, 5, 7, or 10 lessons), gift certificates, and an e-commerce storefront for branded merchandise and photo packages. Summer camp enrollments are processed through the City of Newport Beach Active Communities portal, while private and group lessons are booked through the MindBody online platform. The company employs roughly 10 people and has been voted #1 surf camp in Orange County, with multiple-year Parents' Choice recognition.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and event-driven, with revenue concentrated around the 12-week summer camp season and supplemented by year-round private lessons, adult and youth classes, and group events (birthday parties, corporate team-building, bachelor/bachelorette parties). Pricing is unit-based across camp tiers ($305-$620 per attendee with early bird discounts), private lessons (anchored at $95 per person per hour), gift certificates ($95-$270), and merchandise ($20-$50). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no intermediaries or resellers. Strategic partnerships include the City of Newport Beach (permitting and registration), Santo Studio (co-branded merchandise), and MindBody (booking technology). The company has no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, no funding activity, and no apparent M&A or external investment, operating as an independent lifestyle services business.

Name

Newport Surf Camp

Legal name

Newport Surf Camp

Website

https://newportsurfcamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Newport Surf Camp is a privately held surf instruction business in Newport Beach, California, founded in 2004, offering year-round private and group lessons, summer camps for ages 6-17, adult and youth classes, and branded merchandise to consumers across Orange County and Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Instruction Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• Surf instruction services
• Surf camp programs
• Private surf lessons
• Youth surf classes
• Beach recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surf Lessons and Camps: Primary revenue stream from private surf lessons, group lessons, and structured surf camp programs for kids, teens, and adults. Pricing varies by program type (full-day vs half-day camps, multi-day packages) with early bird discounts available.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20-$50), hoodies ($50), hats ($20-$25), and photo packages ($35). Additional revenue stream from collaborative products with partner Santo Studio.
3. Gift Certificates: Prepaid gift certificates sold in denominations of $95 (1-person/1-hour), $150 (2-person/1-hour), and $270 (3-lesson pack). Drive future lesson bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newport Surf Camp provides surf instruction services at the 26th–32nd Street beach zone in Newport Beach, California. Core offerings include summer surf camps for kids and teens ages 6–17 (full-day and half-day sessions), private and group surf lessons year-round for all ages and skill levels, adult surf classes, youth surf classes, and private lesson bundles (3/5/7/10 packs). Equipment and wetsuits are provided with all lessons.

Product overview

Newport Surf Camp is a surf instruction and outdoor recreation service provider in Newport Beach, CA, operating since 2004. The company is not a software platform but rather a service business offering multiple program types: Summer Surf Camp (kids/teens, ages 6–17, 12-week summer season with full-day and half-day options), Private/Group Surf Lessons (year-round, all ages and skill levels), Adult Surf Classes (3-Day Adult Summer Camp, Never 2 Late Adult Camp, Intermediate Longboard Coaching), Youth Surf Classes (After School Thursday Class, Saturday Surf 101, Teen Surf, Junior Surf Team), and Private Lesson Bundles (3/5/7 lesson packs for 1 or 2 persons). Adjacent offerings include Gift Certificates, branded Merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, hats), and a Photo Package for camp attendees. The company also publishes a blog covering surf technique, etiquette, and local Newport Beach lifestyle content. All instruction is conducted exclusively at the permitted 26th–32nd Street beach zone. Enrollment for summer camps is handled through the City of Newport Beach's registration system; private lessons are booked through MindBody Online. The company claims to have served the Newport Beach community for over 20 years and been voted #1 surf camp in Orange County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Surf Camp Multi-week surf camp programs for kids and teens ages 6–17 held during the summer season at 26th–32nd Street, Newport Beach. Offers full-day (8am–3pm) and half-day (8am–12pm) sessions with professional surf instruction covering ocean safety, paddling, pop-up technique, wave reading, and confidence-building. Packages include 3 or 5 full-day or half-day sessions with early bird pricing.
• Private/Group Surf Lessons Year-round private and group surf lessons for all ages and skill levels, conducted between 26th–32nd Street in Newport Beach. Lessons cover surfing fundamentals, ocean safety, paddling, wave selection, pop-up, board handling, balance, and wave riding. Wetsuits and boards provided. Suitable for individuals, groups, birthday parties, corporate team-building, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family reunions, and retreats.
• Adult Surf Classes Surf classes for adults (18+) at beginner to intermediate levels offered in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Includes 3-Day Adult Surf Camp, Never 2 Late Adult Camp, and Intermediate Longboard Coaching. Classes cover surf fundamentals, ocean safety, wave reading, and paddle technique.
• Youth Surf Classes After-school and weekend surf classes for youth ages 6–17. Includes After School Thursday Surf Class (ages 6–12), Kids Saturday Surf 101, Teen Surf (ages 13–17), and Newport Junior Surf Team.
• Private Lesson Bundles Discounted multi-lesson packages available in bundles of 3, 5, 7, or 10 lessons for 1 or 2 people. Designed for personalized coaching and faster skill progression with consistent practice and real-time feedback. Rescheduling requires 48-hour notice; no refunds.
• Gift Certificates Prepaid gift certificates available in set amounts ($95 for 1 person/1 hour lesson, $150 for 2 persons/1 hour lesson, $270 for 3-lesson pack) or custom amounts. Valid for private lessons only; not applicable to group camps or classes. No refunds; booking based on availability.
• Branded Merchandise Branded apparel and accessories sold through the online store, including NSC logo t-shirts, Fins for Brains hoodies, Surf Trip Syndrome hoodies, Santo Studio collaboration tees, and embroidered and casual hats in adult and youth sizes.
• Photo Package Photo package offering 3–10 edited individual action photos with a downloadable link, available exclusively for summer surf camp attendees (shoot date 7/22 only), priced at $35. Not available for private lessons.
• Prairie Brothers Intermediate Longboard Surf Class Intermediate longboard surf coaching program taught by Levi Prairie between 26th and 32nd Street, Newport Beach. Focuses on footwork and trim, turns and flow, wave positioning and timing, and reading sandbars and conditions. Requires intermediate skill level and prior experience.
• Newport Junior Surf Team Surf team program designed to prepare surfers for local surf teams, refining wave reading, direction, pop-up technique, turning, and competition readiness. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6–7am. Requires independent paddle ability, 3-minute water tread, and own surfboard; not a beginner-level class.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted #1 surf camp in Orange County
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Santo StudiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative merchandise partnership with Santo Studio, including co-branded products like 'Thugs need SURF Santo Studio X NSC' t-shirts and NSC/Santo Studio Collab Tee. Mutual brand collaboration providing exclusive merchandise to Newport Surf Camp customers.
• City of Newport BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Newport Beach provides permitting and approved instruction zone between 26th-32nd Street. Summer camp enrollments processed through City Active Communities portal. City endorsement provides legitimacy and access to premier beachfront instruction location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malibu Surf Camp: Malibu-area surf camp for kids and teens offering multi-day surf camp sessions. Directly comparable summer surf camp product targeting families in coastal Southern California.
• San Diego Surf School: San Diego surf instruction business offering private lessons, group lessons, and youth programs. Closely comparable private/group lesson model and beginner-to-intermediate curriculum.
• Wavehuggers Surf School: Santa Monica surf school offering lessons and camps for all ages. Comparable in private/group lesson structure and beginner-friendly Southern California beach instruction model.
• Surf Diva: San Diego–area surf school offering lessons, camps, and retreats for women, kids, and beginners. Directly comparable as a Southern California surf instruction and camp business targeting similar beginner/family segments.
• Aqua Surf School: Los Angeles-area surf school providing private and group lessons, summer camps, and after-school programs. Comparable multi-product lesson and camp offering targeting beginner families.
• iSurf School: Manhattan Beach–based surf school providing private and group lessons, summer camps, and school programs. Comparable in product mix (private lessons, group lessons, youth camps) and Southern California beachfront positioning.

Regional players

• Pacifica Surf Camp: Bay Area surf camps and lessons targeting youth and families. Comparable youth surf camp format but operates in a different (Northern California) geography from Newport Surf Camp.
• Hawaiian Surfing Adventures: Surf lesson and camp provider in Hawaii serving visitors and families. Comparable surf camp and lesson structure but operates in a different (Hawaii) geography catering primarily to tourist demand.
• Encinitas Surf Lessons / Surfing Made Easy: Encinitas-based surf instruction outfit offering lessons and camps along North County San Diego. Comparable surf instruction offering but in a different sub-market of Southern California.

Others

• MindBody: Booking and business management software platform used by Newport Surf Camp for lesson scheduling. Ecosystem/technology participant rather than a competitor, but shapes the addressable market of wellness and activity providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/Csek9GpPyIa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newport-surf-camp

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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