Erik Nelsen Summer Camps 2026
Erik Nelsen's All-Girl & Co-Ed Surf Camps
Ocean Adventure Program
15th Street Beach & Bay Sports
Celebrating 40 years!
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eriknelsensurf.com For over 40 years, Erik Nelsen Summer Camps has provided a safe and fun environment for youth in Orange County. With 4 unique programs, we help kids build confidence and independence in a structured, supportive setting. Surf Camps (All-Girls & Co-Ed): Beginner and intermediate-friendly surf lessons with gentle waves and sandy bott
07/16/2026
15TH STREET BEACH & BAY SPORTS • WEEK TWO 😎
Week Two at 15th Street Beach & Bay Sports has been awesome! We may have a small group, but they’re definitely mighty. From the beach to the bay, everyone has been fully engaged, having fun, and learning something new every day!
07/16/2026
OCEAN ADVENTURE PROGRAM • WEEK TWO 🪼
Week Two is in full swing! We’ve had incredible weather, an amazing group of kids, and nonstop excitement from the moment camp begins. Tide-pooling, science experiments, and ocean exploration have everyone beyond stoked!😎
07/16/2026
ERIK NELSEN SURF CAMPS • WEEK FIVE 🤙🏽
Nothing beats sunny days and fun surf! This crew has been charging all week, improving every session, and having a blast along the way. We can’t wait to wrap up another great week at the beach !! 😎
07/11/2026
15TH STREET BEACH & BAY SPORTS • WEEK ONE
One of the most unique programs we offer allows young aquatic sport enthusiasts enjoy the beach & the bay. Great turn out for week one, the joy on their faces sums it up 😄
07/09/2026
ERIK NELSEN SURF CAMPS • WEEK FOUR
Well hello SUMMER 😎. A big crew of Surf Campers showed up this week. All-Girls & Co-Ed kids tackled the surf with non stop action!! Thanks for coming out and showing us how it’s done.
06/26/2026
OCEAN ADVENTURE PROGRAM • WEEK ONE🪼
A program created by Jeff Nelsen in 1977 thrives today in 2026. Nearly 50 years of Ocean Adventure. Morning tide-pools and exploration followed by classroom dissections and discovery. Amazing turnout for Week One!
06/25/2026
ERIK NELSEN SURF CAMPS • WEEK THREE 😎
Summer is in full swing and this group of up and coming surfers brought the heat!! The surf has been fun and the waters warming up!! We are excited to finish this week strong with these camper 🤙🏽
06/18/2026
ERIK NELSEN SURF CAMPS • WEEK TWO 😎
Such a great group of returnees and newbies alike. They all get along wonderfully and have conquered the surf this week. Fun to watch them progress and gain confidence right before our eyes. The world is their oyster. 🤙🏽
06/11/2026
ERIK NELSEN SURF CAMPS • WEEK ONE
This group of young surfers showed up and conquered the biggest swell in 10 years. It feels so good to get Summer kicked off with an amazing energy, not only from the ocean, but from this group of future surfers! 🤙🏽