BILLABONG SURF CAMP

July 2009 - August 2009

TRIP INCLUDES

Lodging
Food
Equipment
Lessons
Beach Activities

SURF CAMP DESTINATIONS

Cardiff, California

Eli Howard's Overnight Surf Camps are an awesome surfing adventure designed to provide 5 days of quality surfing instruction and exploratory activities, and 4 nights of memorable beach camping experiences.

San Onofre, California

Summer Soul Surf Camp is operated by 3 time US Longboard Champion Josh Baxter and Chris Barnum. This amazing overnight camp includes surf instruction for all levels, music, painting clinics and much more!

Las Flores, El Salvador

Surf with our pro! Ride El Salvador's signature break "Las Flores" with Big Wave master and XXL Champ Mike Parsons. Located at one of the premiere surf points in Central America, the camp offers surferes from all walks of life the chance to surf and be coached by some of our top athletes in an ideal tropical location!

Maui, Hawaii

Experience a summer camp unlike any other! Located on the beautiful island of Maui, with surfing as it's central focus, this weeklong program will teach the fundamentals of surfing from a uniquely Hawaiian point of view. Enjoy tent camping, BBQing, beach activities and lessons by Maui's legendary Rodney Killborn.

BILLABONG SURF CAMP - Cardiff, California

Price: $975
July 28-August 1, 2009
August 4-8, 2009

Tent camping at State Beach

12 years +

Maximum trip size: 28 people

Eli Howard's Overnight Surf Camps are an awesome surfing adventure designed to provide five days of quality surfing instruction, exploratory activities and four nights of memorable beach camping experiences. Bring friends and meet some new surfers with the coolest of camps to lounge in and watch surf movies, ride bikes, check local spots, and, of course, surf tons everyday!

During each day of surf camp, students will receive at least four hours of quality surfing instruction. Students will spend their camp days learning important water safety skills, surfing fundamentals, and exploring the State Parks' coastal environments. Students will also have numerous opportunities to relax and enjoy other outdoor activities such as body boarding, daily yoga/stretching sessions, body surfing, and other organized beach games. Students are also provided with daily advanced surfing instruction, ocean conservation tips and their choice of themes and activities in the afternoon. Daily activities may include lagoon hikes, natural and cultural history of the California coast, marine exploration, evolution of surfing culture through visits to local surf shops, and more!

Surf camp evenings will begin with a hearty meal prepared by Eli Howard's camp chef and instructors. Camp menus may include hot pancakes, tasty taco night, pizza, grilled burgers and homemade fries, tropical fruit, lunch deli spreads, and yummy Dutch oven desserts. All meals will have a variety of food choices as well as offer a vegetarian option. Special needs can always be arranged in advance.

As the sun sets over the Pacific students may relax with board games, enjoy our camp library with books and movies, play ping pong, as well as lounge around a cozy campfire and enjoy s'mores, hot cocoa or cider. Camp staff will provide campfire entertainment and fun evening activities.

BILLABONG SURF CAMP - San Onofre, California

Price: $975
August 18-20, 2009

Tent camping at State Beach

14 years +

Maximum trip size: 40 people

Summer Soul Surf Camp is operated by 3 time US Longboarding champion Josh Baxter and Chris Barnum (Uncle B). Together they offer over 25 years of surfing experience, water safety and surf etiquette. This amazing overnight camp includes surf instruction for all levels, music, painting clinics and much more! Summer Soul is the only camp located at the legendary San Onofre Surf Beach, Southern California’s equivalent to Hawaii’s famous Waikiki Beach. With the gentle waves at Sano anyone can learn how to surf. Our week long programs start Monday morning 8:00 a.m. and ends 4:00.p.m. Friday afternoon, after our Awards Ceremony.

Campers are provided with quality surfing instruction and supervision both in and out of the water. Wetsuits, soft surf boards, meals, and beach activities are all included. Camp programs include: Basic water safety instruction, surf etiquette and culture discussions, ocean and environmental awareness clinics, surf shop tours, three nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water and juice). Friday afternoon awards ceremony, Billabong Camp tee shirt and goodie bag, memories and friends that last a lifetime.

Meet professional surfers and hear about their worldly travels and advice. Be photographed by a professional surf photographer. Coming to our camp is like joining one big happy family. Well surf, eat and play together, while creating lasting friendships and learning how to respect and appreciate our oceans.

All staff members are known personally by camp owners Chris Barnum and Josh Baxter. To insure the safety of our campers background checks are run on all staff members.

BILLABONG SURF CAMP - Las Flores, El Salvador

Price: $1875 (not including flights)
August 23-29, 2009

Accommodations: Beach resort/hotel

12 years +

Maximum trip size: 15 people

From August 23 to August 30th, a select 12 to 15 guests who have signed up to attend the week-long Billabong Surf Camp in El Salvador will be surfing with legendary surfer Mike Parsons. Located at one of the premiere surf points in Central America, the camp offers surfers of all walks of life the chance to surf and be coached by some of our top athletes at an ideal tropical location.

Surfers of all skill levels and ages are welcome and there are still a few spots open in Parsons’ week. The waves range from shoulder high to double overhead on the better days; with a “Rincon” like point break in front of the resort and a barreling cobblestone point wave a 5 minute boat ride away.“I never thought I’d be surfing in a place this good with no crowds,” says Ed Pines from Florida. “But we were taking pointers from a total legend – that was like a dream.”

The camp provides everybody the chance to get action footage, surf in heats and, best of all, to surf one- -on-one with there surf heroes. Parsons is amazing”, says “He is so observant and such a good teacher, he sees things that immediately help your surfing. At the same time he’s super humble for a guy who rides 70 foot Cortez Banks so it’s easy to learn with him. It’s also great to be able to hang out in a really relaxed environment. Plus just watching him surf is worth the price of the trip.”

Billabong Fantasy Camp Inclusions

Coaching and Instruction by Billabong Camps Staff and Guest Pro Surfer
Video Analysis of Surf Sessions
Edited DVD of trip
Billabong t-shirt, poster, stickers, and movie

Complete Las Flores Surf Club package including

Airport greeting and roundtrip transfers 6 nights accommodation at Las Flores Surf Club (4-star) in air-conditioned, ocean view guest suite (on shared basis) 3 meals per day + continental breakfast served from 5am Juice, milk, coffee/tea & bottled drinking water .Services of Las Flores Surf Club resident surf guides

Daily boat trips:

(2) 26ft Superpangas and (1) 28ft Superpanga w/shade, comfortable bench seating

BILLABONG SURF CAMP - Maui, Hawaii

Price: $1075 (not including flights)
August 18-24, 2009

Accommodations: Tent camping on the huge residence of surfing legend Rodney Kilborn.

12 years +

Maximum trip size: 15 people

The Maui Overnight program is a summer camp experience unlike any other - a complete immersion in Hawaiian culture. Located on the beautiful island of Maui, with surfing as its central focus, this weeklong program will teach the fundamentals of surfing from a uniquely Hawaiian point of view.

This six-day program focuses on surfing technique and ocean-safety skills for the beginning, intermediate and advanced surfer. Camp participants learn the basic techniques of riding waves, water safety, and the ocean environment. Evening activities allow participants the special opportunity to learn about Polynesian culture and the ancient Hawaiian lifestyle which centered on the sea. The Hawaiiana Surf Camp is operated by Maui’s legendary Rodney Kilborn.

Notable Hawaiian heritage experts will make special guest appearances each night to share their stories and local lore.

Daily surf sessions are designed to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of surfing and ocean science. Knowledgeable instructors team up in small age and skill appropriate peer groups. Lessons are then customized to each group’s specific needs. A maximum of four participants per instructor ensures consistency, familiarity and a vast amount of individualized attention guaranteeing acceleration in confidence, fitness and personal growth.

Base camp consists of tent camping on the Kilborn’s Hawaiian property overlooking the sea. There is a volleyball court, barbeque, outdoor showers and a huge grass expanse covering over an acre of land. Three healthy meals are served each day, using local fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood whenever possible. Evenings consist of optional cultural activities unique to this program. Discover Hawaiian heritage first-hand from natives who were born and raised on the land. Learn the Hawaiian language through song and dance, then entertain your family and friends upon your return to the mainland.

See where the best surfers in the world launch their crafts to ride some of the world’s largest waves at Piehi, known as “Jaws.” Weave a coconut hat from the fronds of a palm, perfect attire to hit your hometown shore. Listen to elders who sailed the Hokulea, a craft like the ones the Polynesians used to sail all across the Pacific Ocean. Learn how the Hawaiians used the stars to navigate the great expanses of water in their small vessels. On the last evening campers will celebrate their week’s achievement with a traditional Hawaiian luau and ancient Hawaiian games.