WB Teen Overnight Surf Camp
2025 Registration starting soon!
Overview
This ultimate overnight surf camp for teens takes place on the pristine beaches of Topsail Island, North Carolina. Join us for our 23rd consecutive summer and join the thousands of teens who have found their stoke of surfing.
It’s amazing how proper surfing instruction from our world-class coaches will accelerate your learning curve and eliminate the frustration beginners face. Our surf coaches are experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly and will guide you through safe, effective progression.
Our overnight teen summer camps are awesome, fun-filled weeks of learning how to surf, improving your skills, or just enjoying tons of surfing time. We cater to all levels of surfers from the absolute beginner to advanced teens. Join teens from all 50 states and 27 countries all over the world for an adventure you will never forget!
Highlights include:
- Stay in air-conditioned, ocean-view rooms at our Topsail Island Surf Shack.
- Extensive daily surfing instruction at warm water consistent beach breaks.
- 3:1 Student to Instructor Ratio
- Surf photography analysis.
- Freshly cooked meals catered to any dietary needs.
- Learn about wave dynamics, swell prediction, board design, and surf culture.
- Surf films, ping pong, foosball, volleyball, basketball, gaga ball and more.
- Hawaiian luau and dance party.
- Free high-quality digital photos taken by our professional staff photographer.
- Enrollment limited for low camper-to-instructor ratios (18 campers).
Cost includes lodging, 24-hour access to camp staff, all meals, round trip airport shuttle (ILM), equipment, professional surfing instruction, t-shirt, Sea Turtle Hospital donation, Surfing Etiquette Guide, an 8″ x 10″ group photo. Multiple sessions can be combined for an extended stay with weekend activities. Discount for session 1 will be applied after enrollment
2025 Dates
Accommodations
Participants stay in the heart of Topsail Island. This 26-mile long barrier island has a rich history filled with pirates, fishermen, and surfing. Surfers have ridden the waves here on Topsail Island since 1965!
Campers are housed in our air conditioned, ocean view “Surf Shack.” This epic location is only steps from where we surf. Campers will see the sun rise over the ocean while checking conditions from their balconies.
Rooms are gender-specific, feature air-conditioning, comfortable common areas, gender-specific bathrooms and each participant will have his or her own bed. WB Surf Camp staff members are housed in each bunk room and are within ear shot and eye shot of campers for 24 hours a day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the activities?
Campers will participate in 2-3 surf sessions per day, dependent on surf conditions. Our staff will make sure your camper gets as much water time as possible! Additional non-surfing activities based on weather, wind and wave conditions may include:
- In-depth, hands-on lessons on wave dynamics, board design, swell dynamics, and coastal conservation
- Volleyball, ping-pong, gaga ball, and other beach games
- Tour of the 10,000 square foot Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital
- Surf movies, camp-wide games, and tie-dye
- Surfboard shop tour
- Hawaiian Luau Volleyball, ping-pong, gaga ball, and other beach games
- Beach games and lounge time
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What airport is best to fly into, and do you provide a shuttle service?
The best airport to fly into is the Wilmington International Airport (ILM), which is located an hour drive from our camp facility on Topsail. Our educators meet all participants at baggage claim. The shuttle cost to and from this airport is included in the program tuition as long as the flights are within our flight window of 12 – 3 pm. Flights outside this window are an additional fee.
What does my camper need to bring?
A complete packing list will be included with your camp forms once you’ve completed the enrollment process.
Can you cater to special diets?
Yes, we can accommodate many dietary restrictions and preferences. If your camper requires a special diet, we are happy to ensure your camper’s dietary needs are met. You will be asked about food allergies and special diets in your camper forms. If you have additional questions or concerns, our Program Coordinators would love to help you!
Can I call home during camp?
Here at WB Surf Camp, we strive to create confident and independent surfers, both in and out of the water. We have all campers check in with their parents upon arrival, but we have limited parental contact for the duration of the camp. WB Surf Camp is a growing experience, and we find that young people do best and gain confidence through independence. Campers are NOT allowed to carry cell phones at any time during camp. Any cell phones brought to camp will be collected upon arrival and returned upon departure. Phones will be charged the night before for campers who are flying. Parents will be updated through emails and the many pictures we’ll be posting on Facebook throughout the trip! We will provide an after-hours number to reach the on-site Director in the event of an emergency.
What are the ages of your overnight campers?
Ages for the WB Teen Overnight program range from 11 to 17. These are then sub-grouped by age, so campers are bunking together with other campers their age.
I have surf experience will I get to learn more advanced maneuvers?
Our staff is composed of amazing free surfers and competitive surfers, all of whom are great technical instructors. This amazing team will be able to coach you to a higher level of wave reading, performance, and creativity in your surfing. We have a very competitive hiring process and select surfers with experience in surfing and water sport instruction.
Where will I be surfing?
North Topsail Island offers a consistent, fun wave throughout the summer months. This beach break is perfect for beginners learning the ropes, or more advanced surfers to hone their individual style. We have private beach access right in front of our accommodation that offers amazing uncrowded surf sessions. With water temperatures ranging from 78-84 degrees, no wetsuits are needed!
Will there be pictures of me surfing?
We will have a surf photographer taking high-quality, high-resolution photos throughout the week. We will be posting these surf and lifestyle photos to our Facebook page under an album titled with your session. Our photographer and staff will upload 100-150 photos a day!
What is your cancellation policy?
WB Surf Camp is an extremely high quality, tight margined program with limited space. Therefore, once your student has been accepted into the program, exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. We strongly recommend families purchase trip insurance to protect their investment. Additional information for trip insurance coverage and providers can be found here. Please review the terms of our cancellation policy. In order to enroll in Carolina Ocean Odyssey, you must agree to these terms. Our full cancellation policy can be found here.
Do you have insurance?
We carry a comprehensive insurance package, including general liability.