Surfing holidays for the entire family
You’re looking for a holiday with lots of beach time and outdoorsy fun in the sun? You have come to the right place. With us, you can learn to surf as a family.
Surf Camps
Summer 2022
It's all about
Making Memories
Tailored surf trips to your groups’ surfing needs
Travelling and surfing with your pals, uni group or social club is a guaranteed way to multiply your stoke and can often make the whole surf trip easier and, of course, cheaper!
Learn to surf with
Star Surf Camps
We opened our first surf camp in Moliets in France in 2009. With more than 10 years in the surf industry, we bring plenty of experience to designing your surf holidays. What sets up apart from other surf holiday providers is that our surf camps are international and multicultural. In the summer pre-Covid, our surf camp guests and staff came from 23 countries with 29 different nationalities. As they say, the more the merrier!
Everyone is welcome at Star Surf Camps 🙌🏽 🇪🇺 🌍
We’re passionate about surfing & truly believe it’s a sport best shared. So whether you’re traveling alone, with your significant other, best friends, groups big and small or your family, we strive to offer a true and unforgettable surf holiday experience to each of our surf holiday guests. Join our passion for surfing & become part of our global surfing family. We can’t wait to be surfing with you this summer.
Star Surf Camps
Is the right choice
We’ve been running our surf camps for 10 years at some of the best surf beaches in Europe. What makes us unique is our focus on fun and expert surf coaching and our dedication to sharing this passion and the famous surfers’ lifestyle with all our surf holiday guests.
👉🏽 Meet the Team 🏄
In our surf camps, we combine learning to surf with daily yoga classes, live music sessions & DJs, wine & cheese evenings, hearty meals, comfortable bell or tipi tent accommodation and, of course, a fun and international surf camp team that makes you feel welcome and at home.
Have Questions?
We're Here to Help
CHAT WITH US ON OUR LIVE CHAT 📢
Justine is in the office for you Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:00 am UK time to 5 pm UK time.
Ramona is in the office for you Wednesdays, Sundays & Mondays.
| ☎️ Call us on: +442081335337 |
📧 Email us at: info@starsurfcamps.com |
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I have never surfed before. Can I still join the surf camp?
Absolutely! All our surf camps are located on great beginner surf spots & beaches. Our surf lessons are specifically designed for first time surfers. During a typical one-weeks surf course, our surf instructors teach you the essentials of surfing: how to paddle into waves, how to catch a wave, how to stand up and how to control your surfboard. We also teach surf theory sessions on water safety, surf etiquette and the all important surfer slang!
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Can I bring my own equipment on my surf holidays?
Of course, you can! If you are an intermediate to advanced surfer, we would even recommend you do so. We have a good range of beginner surfboards in all our surf camps. For safety reasons, they are however all soft tech ‘foamie’ surfboards. Flight operators usually charge additional luggage fees for taking surfboards, so please check with your flight operator's “Large Sports Luggage”-policy before arriving at the airport to avoid costly fees.
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What surf courses do you offer in your summer camps?
In our summer surf camps in Moliets-Plage in Southwest France and in the North of Spain in Oyambre, we offer three surf course levels you can choose from for your surf holiday week. All surf courses include 5 practical surf lessons and one surf theory session in the surf camp, each 90 minutes long. We provide all surf equipment free of charge for the duration of your surf lesson.
Beginner Surf Course
Perfect for those of you who have never surfed before or have only done a few surf lessons/ a surf course, but have not surfed in a while and would benefit from starting with the basics. You will be learning the technique of paddling, standing up on a surfboard in white water and how to get the timing right to catch a wave.Improver Surf Course
The right choice for those of you who have done several surf lessons or courses and have good confidence in the white water and an understanding of the basics: paddling, standing up on a surfboard and catching a wave. The focus of our improver courses is on learning how to steer your surfboard with the right technique in both directions and on how to create speed.Intermediate Surf Course
Ideal for those of you who already have good confidence in the water, experience “out back” surfing green waves and can perform manoeuvres, like bottom and top turns. You have a good level of fitness and an understanding of currents. We will focus on more advanced surfing techniques, and participants use our premium range of surfboards with our most experienced surf instructors. - +
How are you handling COVID-19 in the surf camps this summer?
This virus has affected all of us. Dealing with it has been a big learning curve, for us and the rest of the world. We want you to know that we are following government advice closely and will do our very best to continue to create a fun & safe environment for you on your surf holidays. We won’t let the virus get our spirits down. After all the lockdowns and restrictions, the idea of enjoying nature and its beauty with close friends in a more intimate setting sounds perfect to us! 🌱
More on COVID here: https://www.starsurfcamps.com/29-05-2020-covid-19-coronavirus/
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What are the rules for UK passport holders after Brexit?
The rules for travelling in European countries changed on 1 January 2021:
UK passport holders can travel to France or Spain as tourists for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. You must have at least 6 months left on an adult (or child's) passport to travel to France.
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How old do I have to be to join the surf camps?
Typically surf camp guests are 18+, but if you are aged 16 & 17, you may be able to visit if you travel with a parent or guardian who is 18 or older or can provide a parental consent from. Best to get in touch with us and we can advise you further.
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Do I need my own travel insurance for my surf holidays?
We’d like to stress the importance of adding travel and/or holiday insurance to every holiday you go on. You are covered under our liability insurance during our surf lessons. Should you surf by yourself and damage somebody else’s surf equipment, you need your own insurance. When booking travel insurance, make sure your policy includes your travel and is specific to surfing. We are happy to assist you in finding the best insurance, simply get in touch with our team.