2024
SKIM
CAMPS
WITH JOHNNY WEBER
Camp roams from Thalia to Bluebird. Emphasizing water safety, we cover beginner to pro including wrapping waves and advanced tricks. Plus, basic beach fun including intertidal exploration, tides willing. Drop in’s welcome if your just want to try it out ($75.00). Loaner boards are available. Maximum 5 campers per instructor, means you get lots of attention.
Vic Champion, Johnny Weber will be the teacher, with Leo Bushman, Nick Rodgers and Tex Haines assisting.
Sign Up, Rates, Time, Dates
Weekly Session: $350.00
Private Lessons: Please contact Victoria Skimboards for more information
Time: 9am – 12pm / Monday – Friday
Ages: Six (6) and up (For kids under 6, please contact us to set up a private lesson)
Sign ups are through the Laguna Beach City Website
If you have any issues, trouble or question, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Location: Brooks Street Beach, at the top of the Stairs
Meet at the top of the stairs at Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA. The campers are dropped off and picked up at this location, and escorted to and from the beach by instructors.
What is Camp like?
Every session is different and depends on the number of campers and the age range, but overall the instructional foundation is the same. We discuss the day’s activities, warm up as a large group, and break into smaller groups (if needed) for more personalized instruction. From there we will have some breaks and possibly play some games and then back to the boards for more skimboarding. If there is time, there will be some “free skim” along with possible demonstrations by some of the professional riders.
What to bring?
Please bring the following items to the beach with you:
- Positive attitude
- Skimboard
- Sunscreen
- Board shorts or bathing suit. Wetsuit if necessary
- Towel
- snack, water and dry clothing.
If for some reason you do not have a skimboard, please let us know beforehand and we will make arrangements for you.
All camp participants will receive a free t-shirt.
FAQ
- What if I do not have a skimboard?
If you do not have a board we request that you let us know in advance so we can make sure to either help you find the right board for camp, or provide a board for you to use during camp. We have a variety of boards in different weights and sizes to fit every new skimboarder and when you are ready to step up to your own board, Victoria can help you get the right board under your feet.
- What should I bring to the camp?
Please bring the desire to have fun with you to camp as the bottom line is we are all here to enjoy the sport of skimboarding. Other materials that you should have with you are: a skimboard (if you have one), sunscreen, board shorts or bathing suit, wetsuit (if you have one but not required), towel, release form, hat (optional), snack (optional), dry clothing (optional), and something to drink.
- What happens if it rains?
There are no refunds for weather delays or cancellations. If it rains on a camp day, you will be notified by 8 a.m. whether camp is cancelled. If weather forces a cancellation, we will try again the next day. If you cannot attend, we’ll extend your camp time to whenever it’s most convenient for you. If it rains when you are scheduled for a private lesson, we will call you for a new day/time.
- Is the camp insured?
The Victoria Skimboards Skim Camp is fully insured. All campers and anyone taking a private lesson are required to sign a waiver and there will be no exceptions. Without a signed waiver, you cannot participate in the camp or lesson.
- Should I tip the instructors?
Tipping the instructors is not required but if you feel like an instructor went out of his or her way to assist you during your time at camp and you want to recognize his/her work, a tip is greatly appreciated.