Move: Camps/Clinics

Get Moving:: Seeking something new? Craving a new way to move? Do you want to surf? Do you want to skateboard? Whether that means rip it up, ride, glide, coast, charge, or go for a leisurely ride, we want you there!

Girls4Sport participation programs give you a fun, exclusive experience with a professional sports instructor. Learn a new skill or activity or add new knowledge to a sport you currently enjoy. Female athletes of any skill, from just curious to "lifers", can benefit from these hands-on, training events. Bring a friend! Get off the couch and get out there.



Girls4Surf::

Paradise Girls4Surf Clinic

Check back for July/August clinics

Female surfers at any level and any age, from “just curious” to "lifers", can boost their skills and benefit from this hands-on, training event with the pros:

  • Surf Etiquette
  • Water/Ocean Safety
  • Skill building exercises and cross training
  • Surf Techniques - from beginner to advanced depending on attendee skill
  • “Get in the water”-- practice/lessons
  • Buddy building - helping girls and women connect to continue to get out in the water with each other

Great goodie bags:

  • T-shirt, sun block, G4S neoprene headband, stickers, water bottle, and more!
  • Handouts on ocean/surf safety and skill building/cross training exercises

About Siri Cota:
Originally from Santa Cruz, now residing in Oceanside, Siri has been a finalist in the Cold Water Classic for two consecutive years. She’s also a surf instructor in the popular Hello Kitty Surf Clinics in Southern California.

About Anna Garaway:
Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Anna just finished teaching surf clinics in Europe for O’Neill. Anna is also another top finisher in the Cold Water Classic.

Clinic Schedule + Location
  • 6:30 a.m. - Check-in with light breakfast
  • 7:00 a.m. - Ocean safety, Surf Etiquette and tips from professional surfers Siri Cotaand Anna Garaway
  • 8:00 a.m. - In the Water! Get hands-on practice and assistance from the pros
  • 10:30 a.m. - Brunch and hangin’ out with Siri and Anna
  • 12:30 p.m - Back in the water with the pros
  • 3:00 p.m. - Day complete – boards wetsuits returned

The clinic will held at Cowells Surf Spot in Santa Cruz*. Your time out of the water will be spent in the comfort of a back yard that is walking distance to Cowells.

*The clinic location may change depending on wave conditions. We’ll notify registered attendees of any changes.

Fee + Application
Clinic Fee: $175 limited to 10 students

Fill out the application, sign the waiver, and send in your payment payable to Girls4Sport, 412 West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Contact
Kim Ruby
Email kim@girls4sport.com
831.423.8755


Sunset Girls4Surf

Daily Classes and Promotional Girls4Surf Fun Days. Ideal for individuals, groups, school trips, families

British Team trained. BSA Qualified, Lifeguard & CPR certified coaches.

  • Slots limited to 6 per session
  • Cost: £25.00 pp, includes wetsuit and board rental
  • Beginner and Improver classes
Offered By

Sunset Surf School
Perranporth, St. Agnes. Porthtowan
(Newqauy, Cornwall, UK)

 

Web Site
www.sunsetsurfschool.co.uk
Contact
Eloise Taylor
Email sunsetsurfschool@yahoo.co.uk
Tel +44 (0)1209 891699, +44 (0)7799 525519


Surf Sol Sister
Each retreat is uniquely designed to provide you with new ideas and experiences that extend beyond the weekend and the waves. Join us for the best in: surf instruction (all levels), massage therapy, simple yoga, delicious, organic meals & nutrition seminar. All equipment provided. (Reservations Limited to 6)

For more information, download the Invitation and Reservation Form at: www.surfsolsister.com

Offered By
Surf Sol Sister
Web Site
www.surfsolsister.com
Contact
Robin Nielsen (robin@surfsolsister.com), 408.594.1524, or Lynne Steffens (lynne@surfsolsister.com), 650.823.5133


Cannon Beach Surf
7th Annual Girls Only Surf Clinic in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Offered By
Cannon Beach Surf Shop and Surf City Lessons featuring Kim Hammrock, long board champion
Web Site
http://www.cannonbeachsurf.com/lessons.html
Contact
Cannon Beach Surf Shop 503-436-0475


Gnarley's Angels: Surf Lessons for Girls

Gnarley's Angels: Surf Lessons for Girls

  • Given by G4S Team Rider Rachel Imerese
  • Lessons take place in Long Beach, NY
  • One on one private lessons
Offered By
Gnarley's Angels: Surf Lessons for Girls
Web Site http://www.myspace.com/gnarleysangels
Contact
321-591-0792 or gnarleysangels@hotmail.com


Santa Cruz Surf School

Santa Cruz Surf School offers group and private lessons at Santa Cruz’s premiere beginner beach: Cowells. Offered daily based on conditions.

Offered By
Santa Cruz Surf School
Web Site www.santacruzsurfschool.com
Contact
Dylan at 832.436.7072


Julie Cox
Longboard champion Julie Cox offers private lessons and group lessons with other girls at various surf spots in San Diego, California.
Offered By
Julie Cox, longboard champion
Contact
juliecox19@hotmail.com


Wiki Tiki Surfing School

Wiki Tiki Surfing School
Cocoa Beach, FL
Surf lessons year around in warm water!

Offered By
Wiki Tiki Surfing School
Web Site http://www.wikitikisurfschool.com
Contact
Debbie at 321-863-8588



Milagro Retreats

Milagro Retreats is a Vancouver Island based wellness company, specializing in all-inclusive Yoga and Surf Retreats, Seasonal Cooking Classes, Organic vegetarian and Living food catering. Join us in Beautiful British Columbia and Baja Mexico for a luxury 2 – 7 day Retreat. Open to all-levels or Yogis and Surfers.

2008 Dates:

Tofino Retreats
June 12-15th
June 20-22nd
July 11-13th
August 22-24th
September 12-14th
October 3-6th

Baja Retreats
November 22-29th
December 27-January 3rd

Offered By

Milagro Retreats and Surf Sisters

Web Site
www.milagroretreats.com
Contact

Shani Cranston
info@milagroretreats.com
T: 1.800.565.0992



Northwest Women's Surf Camps

Offering day camps, girlfriend getaways, a week-long surf retreat, private and group lessons, and more.

Nine day camps will be held in 2007. They will run during the months of June, July, August (Beginner to Advanced Beginner Level) and September (Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Level). Our day camp includes transportation to and from the beach, originating in Seaside, OR, all equipment (surfboard, wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood and helmet), nutritious catered lunch, beverages, morning Beach Yoga session, water-board-beach safety instruction, in-depth surf instruction both on land and two sessions in the water with coaches, a NWWSC tee shirt and our Camp Partners bag of gifts and info!   For dates and more info, click here.

For 2007, six camp dates are reserved for the “Girlfriend Getaway” Day Camps.  Invite your favorite group of girls or women and register soon to reserve one of these dates for your group! For dates and more info, click here.

On Saturday, July 28th, 2007, NWWSC will hold their All Teen Girl Surf Camp“This day’s event is focused on the unique qualities of the teenage girl!”  We utilize the “40 Assets Community Goals for Youth Development” to empower the students with skills and tools that go beyond the basics of surfing.  The day will be filled with fun and adventure, both on the beach with yoga, board-beach-ocean safety, and in-water coaching with our dynamic surf instructors!  A “youth inspired”, catered, organic lunch and beverages will be provided.  Teenagers 13 to 19 are invited to attend.  For more info, click here.

On Saturday, August 4th, 2007, NWWSC will celebrate the special bond between a Mother and her Daughter with our Special Camp Event for Mothers and Daughters. This day will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience surfing together in an all inclusive one day camp event.  Camp size is limited to 12 (6 pairs of Moms and Daughters).  This Special Day Camp Event includes everything our one day camp format does- all surf and yoga instruction, all equipment, catered organic lunch and beverages, transportation, a NWWSC tee shirt and gift bag full of valuable info, discounts and goodies! For more info, click here.

August 19th to 24th, 2007, is NWWSC Women’s Week Long Surf Retreat on the scenic North Oregon Coast.  World travelers have called the North Coast “Home of the world’s most beautiful beaches”.   Six days and five nights filled with morning beach yoga, daily surf camps with instruction, catered, nutritious organic meals, two hours of massage services over the week (a menu of choices are offered), daily personal time for meditation, relaxation, rejuvenation and exploration, and optional evening group activities, gives you an opportunity to create new friendships with women who share your desire and passion to learn and excel at surfing! For more info, click here.

Offered By

Northwest Women's Surf Camps

Web Site
www.nwwomenssurfcamps.com
Contact

Lexie Hallahan
P.O. Box 425
Seaside, OR  97138
surfcamps@freedomnw.com
Phone: (503) 738-0758
Cell:  (503) 440-5782

 

Sunzal Surf Camps

Setup your own 'girlfriends' surf trip to El Salvador with Sunzal Surf Co. All inclusive trips (even Spanish classes!). Best time of year for beginners is Nov - Feb. If you're already a wahine, then March - Oct brings bigger swells.

Offered By

Sunzal Surf Co.

Web Site
www.sunzal.com
Contact

Adrian Wigston
ripitup@sunzal.com
El Salvador: (407) 745-1524


 


If you would like to make a Girls4Surf camp happen in your town, let us know! We're always scouting new hosts, retailers and partners.


Girls4Wake::

Girls Wakeboarding Club
Girls Wakeboarding Club
Dal
las, Texas

Start riding at Lake Lewisville. Club provides the boats, offers instruction and some demo equipment to ride.  All ages and all levels of riders are welcome!

Offered by
Girls Wakeboarding Club
Web Site
www.girlswakeboardingclub.com
Contact
Rebecca Sykes Rebecca@girlswakeboardingclub.com


Girls4
Kiting::

Cali Kites
Cali Kites
Coronado Island, San Diego
All equipment provided for all lessons. All phases are available everyday except Wednesdays, and lessons take three hours. Group sizes are limited to three students to one instructor.
Offered by
Cali Kites
Web Site
http://www.calikites.com/lessons.html
Contact
619.522.9575

Miami Kiteboarding
Miami Kiteboarding
Key Biscayne, FL
Offers a variety of packages including a Kiteboarding camp that includes 15 hours of lessons. This will get you off the ground! Get going and then sign up for Kite4Girls, the annual clinic and contest only for girls.
Offered by
Miami Kiteboarding
Web Site
http://www.miamikiteboarding.com/lessonmkb2005.htm
Contact

info@miamikiteboarding.com
305-345-9974