Rhode Island Keiki Camp – Youngest Surfers – Summertime Surf

Quick Details

Location: Matunuck, RI
Day of Week: Mon - Fri Program
Ages: 4-6 (Pre-K to 1st Grade)
Duration: 2 hours
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Weekly Camper

Surfer Ages 4-6: $375

Rhode Island ~ Keiki Surf Camp

Summertime Surf School brings its unique brand of authentic surf camps to the beaches and reefs of Matunuck, Rhode Island.

For Two Weeks in 2024! July 22nd – 26th & July 29th – Aug 2nd

Hawaiian culture gave the world surfing, and Summertime Surf School honors that heritage with Keiki Surf Camp, a program just for “the little ones.” Keiki Surf Camp teaches kids how to have fun and be safe in the ocean while learning to surf.

This program is not for kids who have a strong fear of the ocean or water. All participants need to be independent bathroom users.

Who is this for?

Boys & girls ages 4-6 who do not have a strong fear of water or the ocean
Have experience with swim lessons in a pool environment
Keiki Campers do not need to be strong independent swimmers, but they must be able to keep themselves above water independently.

Where do they meet?

Surf Campers meet at Matunuck Surf Shop & utilize the beach in front of the Ocean Mist
Address: 920 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879

How much does it cost?

$375 for the 5-day program includes:
- Surfboards
- Wetsuits
- All equipment
- T-Shirt & Stickers to remember your experience

Keiki Surf Camps are offered as a week-long program (Monday-Friday).
- AM session weeks run- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2024 Keiki Camp Dates

Week 1: July 22nd – July 26th

Week 2: July 29th – August 2nd

THIS PROGRAM SELLS OUT FAST.
We highly recommend registering as early as possible to ensure your preferred week, particularly if you are registering multiple campers.
- Due to the high rate of returning campers, many weeks of the summer sell out before camps start in June. We HIGHLY recommend registering AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to ensure your preferred week and location.
- We will not compromise our program quality by overselling or overcrowding our camps. Safety and small groups are the keys to successful experiences.
- There is a TIP: Campers who start at the beginning of summer have the whole season to practice new skills.
- For boys and girls ages 4 – 6
- Positive learning environment
- A separate group from Kids’ Surf Camp
- Original, renowned teaching methods and curriculum designed and taught by experienced early childhood educators
- Commitment to safety and fun!
Campers Will Learn & Show Improvement In:
- Recognizing lifeguards and safety officers
- How to signal for help
- Ocean swimming basics
- Surfing fundamentals
- Intro to riding waves tandem & independently
- Healthy surfer habits
- Exploring & identifying wildlife and ecosystems
- Gain confidence & independence
- Teamwork, friendship & aloha
The Summertime S.P.F. Mentality: Safety – Program – Fun!
- All aspects of programming are designed with safety as the main priority. Customized safety systems are unique to Summertime programs and situations
- 3:1 or more student to instructor ratio at our camps (1:1 in the water)
- Campers learn safety in and out of the water
- All Summertime staff members are Certified Lifesavers trained in CPR and First Aid and have experience working with the local lifeguards and first aid squads to further ensure the safety of our campers and staff.
- We do not provide lifejackets/PFDs and do not recommend this camp for kids who cannot tread water.
- A healthy surfer is a happy surfer! We are prepared for emergencies and have dealt with injury, both serious and minor, effectively in the past. A tent/canopy acts as our home-base, and campers find shelter from the sun regularly throughout the day. All of our equipment is inspected daily for potential hazards, and we use only new, beginner-friendly surfboards. There is a waiver that must be signed due to the inherent risks of surfing and other activities that our camp provides. That being said, we would like to assure you that we have carefully chosen a team of responsible adults to provide the best experience possible for you or your child. We realize that there will be bumps, breaks, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and possibly a few tears shed, but we will work with you and your child to make sure that their experience is one that they walk away from smiling.
All Keiki campers are expected to participate in the ocean. This camp is designed for kids who want to be in the ocean. This is not an appropriate program to help kids get over their fear of the ocean or the water. If your child is fearful of water activities, we recommend private lessons to help them overcome this fear. This should not be your child’s first time in the ocean!

All Keiki Campers Must:
- Be able to follow directions
- Be independent bathroom users
- Not have a strong fear of water or the ocean
- Have experience with swim lessons in a pool environment
- Keiki Campers do not need to be strong independent swimmers, but they must be able to keep themselves above water independently.
What to Bring:
“in surfing, less is more”

😎 Sunscreen applied

🏖 Towel

🚰 Water bottle

👙 Ocean-appropriate swimwear (i.e. suits that won’t fall off in the water)
Optional:

🏄 Wetsuit (if you have one)
🏄 Beginner Soft Surfboard (if you have one)

Note: Fiberglass surfboards allowed for intermediate/advanced classes only
😀 A smile!