* To make sure we are staffed accordingly to our safety ratio (1 instructor: 5 participants, Mini Makos 1 instructor: 3 participants), we do not allow drop-ins. Online registration closes 24 hours before the start of the session. We will not allow any sign ups after that. Last minute cancelations will not be refunded, cancelation must be made 1 week prior for full refund*

Updated Policies & Procedures

Ventura Makos & Silver Strand Surf Camps are for Ages 8 -15

Mini Makos for Ages 4-7 will be offered this summer at the Harbor Cove!!!

Teen Surf Camp @ Silver Strand Beach Ages 13-17

Private and small group lessons available to ALL ages

Groups of 4-5 with 1 instructor, same groups all week

All students will take their wetsuits given to them home daily to rinse/clean and bring back the following day to use, all participants must return company wetsuits on Friday

All participants and instructors will sign specific waiver to participate

About Ventura Makos

Ventura Makos is the #1 Surf School in Ventura County providing the best possible surf experience and instruction around for over the last decade. Our objective is to provide the best possible surf experience by creating a safe and positive atmosphere for all participants to thrive in. Our staff is filled with lifeguards, EMT’s, professional surfers and some of the top experienced water-men/water-women in California. All of our employees here at Ventura Makos are required to be First Aid & CPR certified. Safety is always our number one priority by taking the proper steps and precautions in providing a safe atmosphere for the comfort of our staff, participants and local community.

Our Services:

SURF LESSONS FOR ALL AGES

SURF CAMPS FOR AGES 8-17

MINI MAKOS (AGES 7 & UNDER)

LARGE GROUP SURF LESSONS

SURF THERAPY SESSIONS

PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

SURF & SKATE SAFARIS

SURF “N” YOGA CLASSES

OCEAN SAFETY & KNOWLEDGE COURSES

INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED SURF TRAININGS

School Year Programs:

HOMESCHOOL SURF CLASSES

AFTER SCHOOL SURF PROGRAMS

ELEMENTARY BOYS & GIRLS SURF CLUB

VENTURA MIDDLE SCHOOL SURF LEAGUE

VENTURA SCHOLASTIC (HIGH SCHOOL) SURF TEAM

SURF SAFARIS

PRIVATE SURF EVENTS & CONTESTS

SURF RETREATS

Click the link below to view the most recent Ventura Makos Surf Camp movie on Youtube!!!

Ventura Makos Surf Camp Movie 2024