Kids Holidays Surf Camp

Catch a wave, then try something new. Tenerife Surf Point’s Kids Holidays Surf Camp combines surfing with skating, slackline balance work, beach games, snorkelling, water safety, and care for the coast. I like the small maximum of 10 children and the way activities change from day to day. I also like that the instructors are praised for caring communication with children. The main caution is that the full activity schedule is not given, so you should confirm which activity falls on your chosen date.

This is a roughly five-hour morning program, starting at 8:30 am in Playa de las Américas and ending back at the same shop. The $61.31 price is fair if your child uses several pieces of equipment and enjoys a full morning outdoors, but you still need to pack food, footwear, swimwear, and sun protection. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead gives you useful flexibility, especially since weather matters.

Key points for families

• Surfing is the main skill, with boards, wetsuits, and related gear supplied when needed.
• The activities change by day, so each session can bring a different mix of skating, slackline, snorkelling, SUP, games, or safety practice.
• The group is capped at 10 children, a helpful size for coaching and supervision.
• The meeting point is Tenerife Surf Point, Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina, 32, Playa de las Américas.
• The packing list matters: bring snacks, flip-flops, sneakers, swimwear, a towel, a hat, and sunblock.
• The camp suits active children, including a seven-year-old who enjoyed five days and a 10-year-old who liked the summer session.

What this Tenerife kids surf camp actually offers

This is not simply a three-hour surf lesson with some spare time tacked on. Surfing is the central activity, but the camp uses several beach and board sports to keep children moving and learning.

One day may focus on catching waves. Another can include skating or balance training on a slackline. Other planned activities include beach games, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboard equipment, water safety training, and care for the environment.

The important detail is the rotation. These activities are separated across different days rather than packed into one frantic morning. That is good news for children who enjoy variety, and it lets each session have a clear purpose. It also means you should ask Tenerife Surf Point what the selected day includes before booking if your child has a strong preference for surfing, snorkelling, or skating.

I like this broad approach. A child who does not catch a wave right away still has other ways to succeed. Balance work can help with board control, skating adds another chance to practice movement, and water safety gives the fun a sensible backbone.

The camp is aimed at children, not adults trying to squeeze in a family lesson. The two available experiences from families are especially useful here. A seven-year-old enjoyed five days and responded well to the instructors’ communication and care. A 10-year-old had a good time at the summer camp and liked learning with other children.

The provider does not publish a precise age range in the supplied details, so I would confirm that point before paying. The information does make clear that most people can participate, with a maximum of 10 children.

The 8:30 am start in Playa de las Américas

Your morning begins at Tenerife Surf Point, at Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina, 32, 38650 Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

The address is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying elsewhere in the resort area and do not want to arrange a private transfer. The activity finishes back at the same meeting point, so you do not need to plan a separate pickup at the beach or another part of town.

The early start is practical for an outdoor activity. You get a five-hour program before the hottest part of the day, though you should still send your child with a baseball hat or similar head covering and plenty of sunblock. The exact end time is not stated, since the duration is approximately five hours, so plan for a late-morning finish rather than a minute-by-minute schedule.

Arrive ready to go. Your child needs swimwear on hand, comfortable shoes for dry activities, and food for the break. Flip-flops are useful around the beach, while sneakers are specifically requested for skating.

Surfing is the main event

The surf lesson gives the camp its shape. Children use surfboards, wetsuits, and lycra when necessary, with the equipment provided by Tenerife Surf Point.

The supplied information does not promise a particular beach, wave size, teaching method, or number of water sessions. That is worth keeping in mind. Surf conditions change, and the camp also depends on good weather. You should expect an introduction to surfing rather than a guaranteed progression from beginner to confident rider in one morning.

The strongest point here is the child-focused setting. The group limit of 10 means the session is not designed for a huge crowd. That does not guarantee one-to-one instruction, but it should make it easier for instructors to keep track of children and offer help.

The experience with the seven-year-old is encouraging for parents of younger children. The instructor team was praised for communicating with children and taking good care of them during a five-day camp. That matters more than flashy promises. A child who feels listened to is more likely to try again after a tumble or a missed wave.

For your child, the first success may not be standing on the board. It could be listening to a safety instruction, paddling correctly, balancing for a moment, or simply feeling comfortable in the water. The camp’s wider program gives instructors more ways to build confidence.

Skating, slackline, and beach games

The land-based activities give the morning useful variety. Skating uses different muscles and movement patterns from surfing, while slackline work focuses on balance and body control.

You need to pack sneakers for skating. Do not rely on flip-flops for the whole session, since they are not suitable for this part of the program. The provider supplies skate equipment when necessary, so you are not expected to bring a board.

Beach games fill out the active side of the camp. The information does not list the exact games, which is sensible because the choice may depend on the group and the day. You can expect them to be part of the general outdoor program rather than a separate formal lesson.

This variety is one of the camp’s best features. Some children love surfing but tire of waiting for waves. Others may be hesitant in the water but happy to join a balance challenge or game. A changing schedule helps prevent one difficult activity from defining the whole morning.

The tradeoff is that a child who wants nonstop surfing may feel distracted by the other sports. Before you book, make sure your child is happy with a multi-activity camp rather than a single-purpose surf school.

Snorkelling, SUP, and water safety

Snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding add more ways to be in the water. The provider supplies snorkelling and SUP equipment when necessary, so you do not need to rent those items separately.

The details do not specify the snorkelling site, visibility, duration, or whether every child takes part in every water activity. Ask about the exact plan if snorkelling is the main reason for booking. The same applies to SUP, since it appears as part of the equipment available for the program rather than a guaranteed activity on every date.

Water safety training is a valuable inclusion. It gives children a better sense of how to behave around the sea, even when the lesson is presented through games and practical activities. The material provided does not list formal qualifications or specific safety topics, so I would not treat it as a substitute for a certified lifesaving course. It is best understood as part of a supervised children’s water-sports session.

The weather policy also matters. This experience requires good weather, and a poor-weather cancellation can lead to a different date or a full refund. That is a reasonable condition for an outdoor surf camp, but it means you should avoid scheduling it as the only fixed activity during a short holiday.

Caring for the coast, not just playing on it

Environmental care is included among the camp’s themes. The supplied details do not explain the exact project, so you should not expect a named cleanup, wildlife visit, or conservation workshop unless Tenerife Surf Point confirms it.

Still, its presence gives the day a useful wider purpose. Children learn that the beach is more than a playground and that water sports come with responsibility. For a young surfer, that lesson can be as lasting as the first successful ride.

This works especially well because the camp already moves between land and sea. A child can see how equipment is used, how the shore is shared, and why care matters in the same place where the fun happens.

What to pack for the five-hour session

The camp supplies major activity equipment, but your child needs a fairly long list of personal items. Pack these:

• Sandwich and fruit for snacks
• Flip-flops
• Sneakers for skating
• Bikini or swim shorts
• Towel or poncho
• Baseball hat or similar
• Sunblock
• Lycra or a T-shirt, if required

The snack advice is specific: a sandwich and fruit are suggested, with no sweets or chips. That is practical for an active morning. Choose food your child can eat easily and pack enough for a five-hour session.

There is a small inconsistency in the clothing information. Lycra is listed among the equipment supplied when necessary, but the personal packing notes also ask children to bring a lycra or T-shirt. I would pack a spare T-shirt or lycra and ask the provider what is supplied on your date.

A towel or poncho is not included, and neither are swimwear, sneakers, flip-flops, snacks, or sun protection. These are easy items to forget when the main focus is the surfboard and wetsuit.

Is $61.31 a good price?

At $61.31 per person, the value depends on how much of the five-hour program your child uses. The price includes the main sports equipment: surfboard, wetsuit, lycra, skate, snorkelling gear, and SUP equipment when necessary. That saves you from separate rental fees and avoids asking a child to carry a pile of specialist kit to the beach.

The camp also gives you supervision and a structured morning. If you are staying in Playa de las Américas, it can be a useful way to give your child an activity while you have free time nearby. The maximum of 10 children adds value, since a small group can be easier for instructors to manage than a large public lesson.

The price is less attractive if your child only wants one short surf lesson and has no interest in skating, games, or other water activities. It is also worth checking the day’s schedule before booking, because the activities are spread across different days.

For an active child who likes trying new sports, the cost is reasonable. You are paying for a full morning with equipment and a varied program, not just a board rental.

Who will enjoy this camp most?

I would choose this for a child who enjoys movement, new activities, and meeting other children. The available family experiences suggest it works for at least some children around seven and 10 years old, but the provider should confirm the suitable age range for your child.

It is a good match for a child who is curious about surfing but may also enjoy skating, balance practice, snorkelling, games, or SUP. The variety can help a cautious beginner find one activity that feels comfortable.

It may be less suitable for a child who dislikes group activities, needs a quiet schedule, or wants an advanced surf-training program. The camp is built around fun and broad skills rather than a detailed performance plan.

The group cap of 10 is reassuring, but this remains a shared children’s activity. If your child needs individual attention, ask about the staff-to-child ratio before booking.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

You receive confirmation at booking, and the activity is available with a mobile ticket. It is near public transportation, ends at the starting point, and has a maximum of 10 participants.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted.

Since good weather is required, a provider cancellation due to poor conditions gives you the choice of another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not met. Keep this in mind when planning a tightly packed holiday schedule.

Should you book Kids Holidays Surf Camp?

Book it if you want your child to spend a full morning being active, learning basic surf skills, and trying several beach sports in a small group. The strongest reasons are the child-focused instruction, the equipment provided, and the mix of surfing with skating, balance work, games, snorkelling, safety, and coastal care.

Before you pay, confirm the child’s age eligibility and the exact activities planned for your date. Also pack every personal item, especially sneakers, food, towel, swimwear, hat, and sunblock.

I would not choose it for a child seeking an intensive surf-only lesson or a guaranteed snorkelling or SUP session. For an open-minded, energetic child, though, the $61.31 fee buys a useful and cheerful half-day in Playa de las Américas.

FAQ

Where does the Kids Holidays Surf Camp start?

It starts at Tenerife Surf Point, Av. Rafael Puig Lluvina, 32, 38650 Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

What time does the activity begin?

The camp starts at 8:30 am.

How long does the camp last?

The activity lasts approximately five hours.

Where does the camp finish?

It finishes back at the Tenerife Surf Point meeting location.

What equipment is included?

Surfboards, wetsuits, lycra, skate equipment, snorkelling equipment, and SUP equipment are included when necessary.

What should my child bring?

Your child should bring snacks, preferably a sandwich and fruit, plus flip-flops, sneakers for skating, a bikini or swim shorts, a towel or poncho, a baseball hat or similar, and sunblock. The packing notes also mention bringing a lycra or T-shirt.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum number of participants can also lead to another date or a full refund.