Ive sent my kids this surf school/camp twice now, and would certainly do it again. This is a…read morefabulous experience for your kids if you can spend a few days in vb. Most parents drop their kids off and take care of business, but I always stick around. Two main reasons Im recommending this camp: 1. They take smaller groups of kids. Youll see another camp two streets over that has twice as many kids... as with any school, you want smaller class size. 2. Jason and his team know that this is all about fun and confidence generation, not grooming pro surfers. I've watched them get kids of all abilities to smile, by pumping kids up when they catch a wave, to giving special attention to those who are spooked or tentative. Two days there were zero waves at all... didnt matter, they paddled around and had competitions and team building exercises. My kids were just as happy as when they were catching waves. Ill sign them up for this camp next year too. -Brendan-

From the owner: Supplying stoke since 1997. The Surf School offers the longest running surfing instruction in…read moreVirginia. Our well-trained, caring staff operates at a 1:4 ratio and nurtures students through every step of the surfing process. We provide all necessary equipment and will have anyone riding waves within minutes. In addition, there is an end-of-week pizza party where all campers receive a camp tee, goody bag, 5" x 7" portrait, DVD slideshow, and surf shop discount card.

We had such a great time at our 3 day surf camp. All 3 of us were able to get up on some waves…read morecoming from having never surfed before. All of the coaches were so friendly and supportive. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn!

This was the most Amazing experience for our 8 year old son! Garret was so kind and professional…read more Thank you VB Surf!!! We will be back!

I was nervous about sending my kids to surf camp since they are the youngest allowed age to…read moreparticipate, but they had a blast and asked to do it again. I was nervous about the 1:4 ratio, but since they were on the younger end, it was mostly a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio for them. I had visions of them being pulled under a wave and being traumatized by the ocean forever, and it's true they did get hit by the board a few times, but the instructors were so positive that the kids didn't mind much, kind of like how falling is a fact of life when you're learning to walk (but we don't tell kids not to learn to walk). I learned a thing or two too - instead of reaching to a bad wipeout with "Are you ok??", I can try saying "Sick wipeout dude!" :) The one thing I would note is to pay attention to the tides - I think the camps are better at low tide.

WRV Surf Camp is an incredible experience for all beginner surfers. The campers learn about surfing…read moresafety, technique and the ocean! The instructors are super knowledgeable and it was clear they have a passion for surfing and love sharing the sport with the kids. We signed up for a 3 day afternoon camp and my son loved it so much that we immediately signed up for the following week. WRV Surf Camp made our summer!

From the owner: At Moana Surf School And Excursions we specialize in Surfing Lessons with both private and group…read moresettings, Off-Road Surfing Excursions, and Advanced Surf Coaching. From the North End, Croatan, Sandbridge, and everywhere in between, we are your premier Virginia Beach Surf School.

This is iconic 80s and early 90s. Think summer vacations and choosing just the right T-shirts for…read morethe rest of the year. While the vibe has changed a bit, you can still get a great t-shirt at an excellent price. This is always a favorite stop in Va Beach.

Walked in just to browse for a new deck and left with a complete new setup. Cam was exceptionally…read morehelpful, took the time to walk me through everything, and built a full loadout that fit exactly what I was looking for. Super impressed with the customer service--definitely recommend stopping in.

Definitely recommend this surf camp! Loved the location at Croatan and free parking before…read more10am(also was able to enter the parking lot for free around pickup time). All the instructors were super friendly and encouraging. We loved the after party and personalized video to watch footage of our surfer. My daughter wants to come back next year and I support it!

My daughter spent 4 days with Seth Broudy's Surf Camp and LOVED it! Yes surfing was the highlight,…read morebut she also enjoyed the warm ups - jumping the waves breaking on shore and running on the boards in the water. Seth and the instructors were awesome! You can tell how passionate they are about surfing and how pumped they are for the kids to feel that same exhilaration from the sport. There were about 12 kids during this first week of summer ranging from 6 years old to 13...all were able to catch their own waves and had the biggest smiles doing so. Seth shares photos each night on his Facebook page. I could see my daughter's look of concentration standing on the surfboard and her huge smile when she reached the shoreline. Classes start early at 8 AM and go until noon. The surf school had new rash guards for the kids (blue and red so they can keep track of everyone in the ocean) and also had wet suits available. Of course they supply the boards. Croatan is a small beach with nice restrooms and changing facilities. The parking lot is free before 9 AM, so if you wanted to stay at the beach to relax while your kids are at camp you can although the school recommends you not stay in case your child gets distracted or self-conscious knowing you are there. My daughter was begging me to stay on the 3rd day to watch her surf because she was so proud of herself. Lucky for us we have family in Virginia Beach and return often to visit. I plan to sign my daughter up for more sessions with Seth Broudy's Surf School.

Brooke has taught our now-13 year old daughter these last two summers, and it's amazing to see the…read moregrowth and positivity she now experiences in the water because of Brooke. Brooke is so patient, thoughtful, and fun - and creates such an easy environment for her students to learn how to surf in and enjoy. We are grateful for her and excited to take more lessons from her next summer!

I had my first lesson with Brooke today. Despite my concerns about the incoming storm, she…read moreaccommodated my schedule and ensured I still got to enjoy my time in the water. Brooke's friendly and approachable nature made the whole experience truly memorable, turning it into the highlight of my OBX trip so far.

Michelle is AMAZING! She is so passionate about helping females feel comfortable on a surf board…read more She is great at communicating before the lesson and provides a lot of feedback during the lesson. We had 2 lessons with her and both were awesome! Great to find a passionate person who wants others to love it like she does. You won't regret working with Michelle, she's extremely personable, knowledgeable and passionate, she will put you at ease right away!

I recently completed a weekend surf camp with Michelle and really enjoyed it! You can book through…read moreemail. She allows up to 8 women, but be aware that her camps book up pretty quickly. I was able to squeeze in as the 8th when I booked 2 weeks in advance, but others were saying they booked months ahead. You are confirmed as booked when she receives your check in the mail. A few days before the camp, Michelle sends out an email with the details about what to bring and where to meet. She also starts a text chain so that you can communicate day-of. Our camp met as Assateague State Park at 9:00 on Sat and 10:00 on Sun (due to surf conditions). Each lesson lasts for about 2 hours (ours went slightly over). A few things to note: Assateague State Park and Assateague National Park are on the same island, but are 2 different places. After going over the bridge, stay straight to get to the state park, or turn right to go to the national park. It does cost $ to get into the State Park ($6 for out of state and $4 for in-state) so bring some cash. ASP is apparently a popular surfing spot for locals as there were probably 20 surfers right when you enter from the parking lot, so we walked down the beach a bit. On the first day, Michelle spent some time going over some safety basics, which I really appreciated! Things like coming out of the water with a hand over your head so the board doesn't hit you and making sure the board is perpendicular to the shoreline when going in and out of the water, again to prevent it from hitting you. It sounds simple, but I would not have figured those things out on my own. Then, she broke us into groups of four and had us take turns coming out to practice with her. At first, she has you get on the board and she pushes you towards the shore to ensure you are catching waves. By the second day though, she was more helping to direct when to get on your board and then you paddle to catch the wave yourself (rather than her grabbing the board and pushing you). On the second day, everyone was on their feet, standing on the board! Another cool fact about day 2- Michelle has her photographer friend come take pictures of everyone and then she gives you the photos electronically as part of your package. LOVED THAT! She also finished by giving us tips on how to pursue surfing further if interested. She told us where to rent boards, what size to get, and how to check a surf report. Also, she also said if we are ever back in the area, we can text her to ask if the weather is appropriate for surfing. I think it's awesome that she is willing to be an ongoing resource. She also started a facebook page where people who have taken lessons with her can connect to go surfing together again in the future. I honestly feel like I could rent a board in the future and catch some waves on my own- which was my whole goal of participating in the camp. One more thing- surfing is one of the most physically exhausting exercises I have tried. It truly takes your entire body to carry the boards from the car, drag the board out in the water multiple times, core strength, shoulder/arm strength, and balance to stand up. I'm in pretty good shape and I'm fairly sore. I don't say that to scare anyone off. We had a variety of shapes, sizes, and ages in our group. Just something to be aware of, as experienced surfers can make it look so easy.

This was a great experience. I'm an older, heavier guy and I was worried it wouldn't be for me,…read morebut our teachers Finn and Aiden (guessing at the spelling) were knowledgeable, pleasant, patient, and helped every one of us get up on a wave. We had great weather and conditions which was lucky. It was a ton of fun and I'm looking forward to going again with friends next year on OBX My only feedback is that it would have been good to know the meeting spot near the beach up front, as I was staying near by and could have met them nearby more easily. Still, this is a very minor nitpick in what was otherwise an excellent experience and got my excited to surf again sometime.

2 Reviews: Alligator & Biollumenesense Experiences Outerbanks. I visited Outerbanks for the first…read moretime and took a few of the Kayak Adventures.  My daughter and I had the most wonderful time. Our hosts were amazing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. For the Alligator Adventure: Becks was our guide. She was just wonderful in every way and we saw so many Alligators! For the Biollumenesense adventure Sonia was our guide. She was amazing, kind, patient and also knowledgeable.  Loved the tours and as a teacher myself, I appreciated the guides temperament, kindness and knowledge. Thank you !!!!!!!

We took the 2:00 PM dolphin tour. Our guides Jay and Brody were friendly and experienced. We…read moreskimmed alongside a few pods of dolphins, close enough to get good looks. Both guides were great and put us into good positions to see dolphins. I'm told the 5 PM trip might be even better for the dolphin experience. We paddled against the wind coming into shore, so a little strenuous, but overall a very good time. Highly recommend.

I have taken two tours with Matt's team and both were very enjoyable. The guides were fun, funny…read moreand knowledgeable about the area and techniques. The kayaks were a good choice and easy to use and in good shape. I recommend this as a top notch kayaking adventure.