Overall a great camp. The counselors are amazing. Nick C and Aiden where my kids favorite. The…read moregroups were small, 2 kids per consoler on average. Sasha, the owner was always responsive to any questions or feedback I had. My daughter got stung by a bee during camp and the Nick C, was so calm and handled the situation perfectly. I happened to be there so I was able to see and help. Nick carried her for me all the way to my car. However if I wasn't there I would be full confident she would have been taken care of. They also played some games with the kids and let them free play in the water and sand when when they wanted. But also encouraged them to surf. Both my kids were able to surf , by day two. I have a daughter and a son an both loved this camp. Ages 7 and 9. The only thing I would say is camp is actually over at 1:45 not 2, but that was so minor I didn't even mention it to Sasha. Its a long day at the beach and these instructors were amazing. We will for sure do this camp again next year. I highly recommend. Thank you SOL SURF!!

My 6 year old started surf camp again this year and was hesitant to get in the water, but Sasha and…read moreTristan and all the other counselors were patient and understanding and helped him overcome his fear. Now all he talks about is going back to Sol Surf Camp every day! It's great, when he's not surfing he's collecting shells and ocean creatures with the other kids. He wants to go all summer next year!

Excellent. Jeff and Jody and world class coaches and their classes are well worth the fees. Highly…read morerecommended for anyone seeking a professional, well run kids' swim school. You will be impressed by the results.

Amazing program with incredible results every lesson. Instructors are great with kids and hands on…read morein the water helping them master a variety of swim techniques and water safety quickly. Very hard to get in but summers are usually less impacted. Fast paced lesson and my son loves it.

Stephen Moore is the best! My wife got me lessons while we were visiting over the Memorial Day…read moreweekend. He was very patient, and tried his hardest to get me up...so close! After 45 minutes of exhaustion...I called it, and went in. He let my wife finish the last 15 minutes, and was able to get her surfing on the 2nd try. Thank you for an awesome time...we will be back!

WARNING!!!! Took My Money, Canceled the Trip, Zero Accountability!!…read more Booking with Fulcrum Surf has been one of the worst customer experiences I've ever had. I paid several thousand dollars up front for a Kelly Slater Wave Ranch trip -- something special I had planned more than a year in advance as a Christmas gift for my fiancé. After the initial deposit, my card was hit with additional charges I did not authorize or approve beforehand. I assumed it was part of the package and kept going because I trusted the company and believed the trip was secured. Then they went silent. For months. When they finally resurfaced -- over a year after taking and holding my money -- it was to tell me the trip wasn't happening. No apology, no explanation, no alternative solution, and certainly no urgency. The trip that I had paid for in full simply did not exist anymore. Instead of refunding me, they offered store credit, as if I should be excited to keep gambling with a company that couldn't deliver the trip they already took my money for. I declined and asked for a refund back to my original form of payment, which is standard for any legitimate business. Since then? Radio silence. No refund. No acknowledgment. No accountability. Just a company sitting on my money, hoping I'll get tired and go away. In my opinion, this behavior is deeply unprofessional and completely unacceptable. A company that can quickly charge your card but disappears the moment they owe you money tells me everything I need to know. If you're considering booking with them, here's my honest advice: don't. There are plenty of surf travel companies out there that understand customer service, deliver what they sell, and don't leave customers chasing their own money for months. After everything I've experienced, I would never book with Fulcrum Surf again and would strongly warn others to think twice before handing over a single dollar.

This was a really unique 10K race, as it was entirely on packed sand during low tide. It was an…read moreevent for pretty much everyone, with a wide range of age groups participating as well as quite a few people in costumes. I knew I had to pick up my pace when a runner dressed in a King Tut costume (including gold makeup!) breezed by me. :) While it was fun, and I will most likely do it again, there are a couple of things that could be made better: - Stagger the starts, or at least have walkers start toward the rear of the crowd. Runners were bunched in with walkers, people texting, people pushing jogging strollers, people strolling along holding hands... the first half mile was just an exercise in getting through the traffic jam. - More mile marker signage. The only markers were for 1 mile and at the turn around point for the 5K participants. Are we there yet? If you are looking for something different than the usual run on concrete (and want a cool medal for finishing), definitely give this a try!

2nd Annual Surfing Madonna Save The Ocean 5K/10K Run/Walk is coming up on October 25, 2014. I did…read morethe inaugural race with my wife and kids last year and it was a blast! (And for a good cause...) Definitely doing it again this year! Very unique in that the whole course is in the moist packed sand along the beach. They hold it at low tide so there's plenty of room for everyone to go at their own pace.

Instructor was a great guy, very funny and helpful, He taught me and my cousin how to stand plus…read morethe fundamentals of surfing on our first lesson

My 10 year old son came home from day 1 of Leucadia Surf School and said he had the greatest day…read moreever and had so much fun surfing. This camp is all surfing and no fluff. Wonderful staff, positive environment and safe. You wanna learn? Leucadia Surf School provides more time in the water surfing and doesn't gouge on price. For that, I am grateful.

SwimLabs has been our family's swim lesson destination for years. The coaches and staff are very…read morekind and accommodating. Our eldest started private lessons with coach Josh and coach Havana. They both helped him progress well in a short period of time. Our youngest is now with coach Josh who helped him transition from beginner to intermediate. Coach Josh is very patient. He understands the student's needs and tailors the lessons accordingly. Our youngest one also has private lessons with coach Kim for the past few months. She has been instrumental in getting him to relax and feel comfortable in the water. She makes the lessons fun and encourages him when he gets the strokes/kicks right. I would highly recommend coach Josh, coach Havana and coach Kim for their dedication and commitment in teaching kids how to swim.

My twins look forward to going to Swim Labs. One of my daughters was very afraid of the water, but…read moresince taking classes here we have seen so much improvement in her technique as well as her confidence. I would definitely recommend signing up with Swim Laps Trevino Family

Many thanks to the great instructors & staff at Progressive Surf Academy.  Cassandra schedules the…read moreclasses & is very prompt, organized and friendly.  My 14 y/o daughter had a 2-hour private lesson & we couldn't be happier with the experience.   We arrived a bit early, and met the owner Christian as he was about to start a separate group lesson for 9 adults.  Jacob was my daughter's surf instructor, and he's great with kids. He's very patient, friendly & knowledgeable.  After providing my daughter with a wet suit & surfboard, Jacob started the lesson on the beach by going over proper mechanics & safety.  After 10 mins on the beach, into the water they went. My daughter is a beginner surfer, with no prior surf experience.  Jacob developed an instant rapport with her that made her feel confident in the water.  Watching the entire lesson, I could see Jacob has a ton of teaching experience. His teacher modeling strategy is to demonstrate surf techniques that a student then attempts to mirror & repeat.   His communication skills are so engaging & effective that our class started at 11:15, and by noon, my daughter was standing on a surfboard for the first time, catching waves!   She was absolutely over the moon with the experience :) For 100% transparency, I'm not affiliated with this company & wasn't paid or received any discounts for this review.  My daughter had zero surf experience before the class, and we're both overjoyed with the quality of instruction & that she learned to surf so quickly in a safe environment.

It has been over 20 years since I have surfed as a young adult. I took some lessons at Progressive…read moreSurf Academy and they had me catching waves and standing up after a few hours. The instructor's (Christian, Jacob) and a few others (Dan, Joe) were amazing. The thing that impressed me most is their attention to safety. The ocean can be dangerous and this team made sure everyone was safe. For me it was truly a spiritual experience. I love the ocean and these guys helped me get back to doing something I loved to do. I am now looking to buy my first board and continuing my surfing journey. Thank you Progressive Surf Academy. I am forever grateful.

We had such a great experience with Concept Surf Shop and Uriel, surf instructor, this summer! We…read morebooked multiple private lessons with Uriel, and he was amazing. He was patient, encouraging, and did a great job explaining things in a way that really clicked with her. He created such a positive environment where she felt comfortable trying new things, making mistakes, and continuing to improve. By the end of the summer, she was more confident in the water and even more excited about surfing. We are so grateful for the time and effort he put into helping her grow, and we'll definitely be booking more lessons in future. Highly recommend!

Best place to rent boards in Encinitas. Walking distance to the beach. If you have friends coming…read moreto town, they also offer surf lessons, wetsuits, sunglasses, shirts, hats and dog bandanas.