Hong Kong Surfing Lesson
Surfkids Camp
Hong Kong's Kids Surfing Camp Programme
Our surfkids camp is the only camp in Hong Kong solely focusing on surfing and improving skills!
The long coastline and the location of Lower Cheung Sha Beach makes it suitable for kids’ surfing all-year round. Its length also gives different wave conditions along the beach, so kids of different levels can learn at the spot that suits them.
During the camp, each kid gets the most opportunities to spend time in the wave as all kids get their own surfboards in the sea to surf safely under our coaches’ supervision.
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Camp Info
Dates, prices and details for the Easter, Summer, Autumn and Winter Surfkid Camps.
Getting There
Central Pier 6 pickup or meet us at Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau.
What's included
Own surfboard, ISA-qualified coaches, small groups, lunch and photos. Optional HKSURFSUP certificate (HK$100).
Common Questions
Swimming, experience, weather, certificates, payment and cancellation, answered for parents.
How surfing benefits your child
Build up confidence.
Step out of the comfort zone.
Better understanding of surf safety and ocean knowledge.
Be independent.
Respect and appreciate the nature.
Strengthen physical fitness and health.
Join Surfkids Camp with HKSL
Our Team has operated since 2015 and has organized more than 170 kids’ surf camps, teaching thousands of children to surf. We ensure all activities are conducted safely, and a full risk assessment is conducted before each camp.
We’ve had a lot of good feedback and a high return rate — some kids have been with us for more than five years, and many join several camps a year. The waves are never the same, so every camp is a different experience.
Our coaches keep improving each kid’s surfing, and some of our students can already surf independently and have gone on to surf all over the world.
Camp Schedule
The Easter Surfkid Camp is the first camp of the year — where the surf season starts, and where a lot of kids catch their very first wave. Held at Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau (late March into mid-April), it runs as a short 2-day or a full 3-day block to fit the spring break, and mixes daily surfing with beach campfires and tie-dye craft.
The Summer Surfkid Camp — the Happiest Summer Camp in HK — is HKSL’s longest and biggest season, running weekly from May through August, with the most dates on the calendar and the easiest fit around the school holidays.
The Autumn Surfkid Camp runs from late September through October — the season for sharpening skills, with coaching that runs from the basics up to more advanced technique as kids progress.
The Winter Surfkid Camp keeps kids surfing right through the cooler months (mid-December into early January) — a wetsuit means no lost surf time. Each day splits into a wet half in the water and a dry half of beach crafts — campfire and s’mores, tie-dye, and screen-printing — rotating across the three days.
Tailor-made Day Camp / Kids’ Birthday Party — see Q23 in Common questions or WhatsApp us.
2026 Surfkids Camp Date
What every camp includes
Every Surfkid Camp shares the same core setup, whatever the season:
- Suitable for ages 5–15, from no experience to all surf levels.
- Each child gets their own surfboard for real time in the water.
- ISA-qualified head coaches and trained surf instructors.
- Small groups — no more than 1 coach to every 8 kids in the water, with extra coaches assisting from the water and shore, grouped by age and level.
- English-led coaching, with Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking instructors available on request.
- Optional Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association (HKSURFSUP) 1-Star, 2-Star and 3-Star e-certificates, HK$100 per certificate (see Q12).
- Free high-resolution photos with no watermark, shared within a week.
- Lunch, juice and water provided — Western-style meals from a local chef, with vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options on request.
- Equipment for up to 50–60 kids per camp.
- Non-overnight; unaccompanied, with parents welcome to observe from our base.
Camp fees do not include insurance.
Beyond surfing
Surfing and skills progression come first, but every camp also mixes in other activities depending on the weather and the season — bodyboarding, slack-lining, campfire building, tie-dye T-shirts, screen printing, s’more cooking, and team-building beach games.
Our coaches
Our head coaches are qualified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) across surfing, SUP, and SUP-surf. They bring 13 years of surf coaching and over 16 years of outdoor-education experience, are trained in water rescue and first aid, and lead a professional team that teaches thousands of adults and kids to surf each year.
The team is led by head coach Buddy — the first and only holder of the ISA Supervisor Instructor Award in Hong Kong.
Getting there
Two ways to arrive — pick whichever suits your family:
Central Pier 6 pickup (8:15am–4:45pm): meet an HKSL instructor and travel together by ferry and Lantau bus, both ways. The wider window covers the round trip.
Meet at the beach (10:00am–3:30pm): go straight to Lower Cheung Sha Beach (Lantau Grocer). These are the camp’s own hours on the sand.
Please make sure your child carries an Octopus card with at least HK$200 for transport. No other cash is needed during the camp. Anyone who misses the ferry must make their own way to the beach.
Customer Testimonial
Common questions (all camps)
Q1. Can my kid join the surf camp if they don’t know how to swim?
HKSL requires participants to be able to swim at least 10m with a flotation device (i.e. swimming aid/floating board/kicking board).
As surfing is conducted in shallow water, kids can touch the sand bottom when they are in the water. Also, they are always attached to the surfboard as a flotation device. But we require kids to be confident in the water to join the camp, not afraid of being in the water.
Q2. If my kid has learnt surfing before, can he/she join?
Yes. HKSL instructors will give out comments individually in the water and adjust the lesson plan according to kids’ ability and progress.
We will divide into groups according to the participants’ age group and surf experiences. The wave condition is different every time, so it will always be something new/different to the participants.
Q3. If my kid has never learnt surfing before, can he/she join?
Yes. The instructor will teach from the basics. The participants don’t need to have any prior experience.
Q4. If my kid joins the camp for 2nd or more time, would the camp content be different?
It depends on the wave condition. HKSL head instructors will decide the camp activities according to the wave & weather condition of the day.
For the surfing part, the instructor will teach the kids new surf skills / help improve according to individual kid’s ability and progress. Therefore, you don’t have to worry the participant will learn the same basic surf skills every time.
More advanced skills include wave reading, paddling technique, catch waves on their own, catch outside wave, self-launch, catch unbroken wave outside, trimming front & back side, etc.
Also, wave condition is different every time. Kids will never get the same waves. Lower Cheung Sha Beach has a long coastline, and there are also different parts of the beach with different wave conditions, suitable for different surf levels.
Q5. Do I get the photos of my kids during the camp?
HKSL cameraman will take photos during the surf sessions. We will send the high-resolution pictures to the parents via a Google link for free within a week after the camp finishes.
Q6. Can I see any photos from the camp immediately as the camp is on-going?
Yes. We try our best to upload a few live videos/pictures on Instagram story (ig story), so parents can see the surf condition and vibes of the camp. Follow us on ig now!!! https://www.instagram.com/hongkongsurfinglesson/
Q7. When will they be able to master the surfing skills?
Most of the kids can learn how to stand on the board and ride to the shore on Day 1 with assistance of the coach.
Yet, surfing is more than just standing up on the board. There are more skills required to progress in surfing. Skills like wave reading, positioning, paddling technique, catch waves on their own, catch outside wave, self-launch, catch unbroken wave outside, trimming front & back side, bottom-turn, re-entry, cross-stepping etc.
It takes lots of time practising in the water. Our coaches will help step by step. Students also need to put in time & effort to progress efficiently and effectively!
Q8. When can my kids catch their own waves?
It depends on the ability and background of the kids; it also depends on the surf condition of the day. Some kids can learn how to catch wave after completion of 3-day camp; some kids can catch their own waves after attending few camps; some kids need more time to be able to catch wave on their own. Be reminded, even though the kids can catch their own waves, we always need an adult supervising the kids in the water.
Q9. What is the difference between 1-day camp and 3-day camp?
The setup and timetable for the 1-day and 3-day camps are similar. Most of the kids can experience the joy of surfing and would be able to stand up and ride to the shore on Day 1, while some kids need longer time to warm up and observe before they become confident in surfing.
Yet, surfing is a sport with ever changing wave condition, wave condition can be completely different within a day. I would recommend joining 3-days to experience different wave condition and maximize participants’ time in the water, developing better muscle memory and confidence! We provide different surf activities according to the surf condition of that day.
Q10. Can I register for 2 or more camps at once?
Yes. Welcome to register for more than 1 camp!
We got lots of kids every summer, joining our surf camp multiple times and back every year! As the surf conditions will never be the same, and it is too much fun surfing!!
Q11. May I know all information about certification issued by the Hong Kong, China Surf and Standup Paddle Association (HKSURFSUP)?
There are 1-star; 2-star & 3-star Surfing Certification for kids/youth. It aims to help grom surfers to improve their surfing skills in different surf conditions, by spending more time in the water practising. If you have achieved certain surfing skills and certain practical training hours, you can achieve the certification.
By joining our surf camp, you can achieve 1-star.
By joining our 3-day surf camp two times, you can achieve 2-star.
By joining our 3-day surf camp three times, you can achieve 3-star.
To get the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Advanced Award, please contact 6199 0904 (WhatsApp) directly.
Bronze Award:
Curriculum: Be able to catch 50-70% of waves in knee height wave condition; with better wave selection, positioning and timing.
Silver Award:
Curriculum: Be able to perform trimming for both front and back sides; be able to read the wave direction, angling the take-off and finish back to the shore.
Gold Award:
Curriculum: Be able to paddle outside with duck-diving/turtle-rolling technique, performing carving turns on both front and back sides.
Advanced Award:
Curriculum: Utilization of whole wave face to perform manoeuvres (e.g. bottom-turn, cutback, top-turn, pumping) in different wave conditions.
The certification will be issued depending on wave situation/personal ability. If the students did not achieve the requirement, we will deny the application and refund the certification money.
Q12. How can I apply for the Certification?
You can request on the registration form. It will be an extra 100hkd for ONE E-certificate. After successful completion of our camp, we will do the application, and the E-certificate will be sent within one month after the camp finishes via WhatsApp/email.
Q13. What is the food arrangement?
HKSL provides lunch, juice, water refill during the camp. Please let us know on the registration form if your kid has special diet requirement (i.e. vegetarian/halal).
Q14. What is the brief daily schedule of the camp?
The schedule is slightly different every day. Activities depend on the wave condition of the day. Brief Schedule:
1000-1030 Get Change & Camp Rule; Swimming & Body Surf Session in the Ocean; Ocean Knowledge
1030-1200 Land drill & Morning Surf Session
1200-1300 Lunch & Free time; Rehydration & Sunscreen Time
1300-1310 Beach Games
1310-1445 Afternoon Surfing Session
1445-1530 Tidy Up & Get Change
Q15. Do you arrange pick up and drop off at Central?
Yes! We have pick up and drop off at Central. We DO NOT accommodate any lateness.
If the participants are late, they will need to meet up at Cheung Sha Beach on their own. Participants will need to have 200HKD in their Octopus card (for 3 days transport).
Option A: Meet at Central Pier 6,
Pick up Time: 8:10-8:25
Taking the 8:30am slow ferry to Mui Wo
Drop off Time: 16:45-17:00
Taking the 16:10 ferry back from Mui Wo to Central
*Kids will take the ferry and Lantau Bus No.1 or No.4 with HKSL instructors.
Option B: Meet at Lower Cheung Sha, Lantau Grocer
Meeting Time: 10:00
Dismiss Time: 15:30
Q16. Where can the parent/guardian wait during the camp if we go to Cheung Sha Beach?
Parent/guardian can chill at Lantau Grocer. There are also coffee shop/seaside restaurants just next to Lantau Grocer. Parents can book in advance to join our 1.5-hour surf lesson too!
Q17. Can the parents/guardian join the surf camp?
The surf camp is for kids only. Parents/guardian can observe from a distance, without interrupting the camp.
Q18. Can I also get a surf lesson while my kids are doing surf camp?
Yes. Please check with our instructor for the availability in advance.
Q19. How to get to Lantau Grocer, the meeting point at No.38 Lower Cheung Sha Beach?
(1) From Tung Chung MTR: Take Bus 11/23/A35 (30mins) or taxi (20mins) to Lower Cheung Sha Beach (Cheung Sha Ha Tsuen) 下長沙沙灘 (長沙下村)
(2) From Central/Mui Wo: Take ferry from Central pier 6 to Mui Wo, then Bus no.1 (15mins) to Lower Cheung Sha Beach (Cheung Sha Ha Tsuen) 下長沙沙灘 (長沙下村) or taxi
Meeting Point at Lantau Grocer: https://goo.gl/maps/6hfRMuewAd3Vwonn7
Self-driving: If you do not have the Lantau Closed Road Permit, you can park your car in Tung Chung (i.e. Citygate) then transfer to a taxi or bus.
Q20. Are there any hotel/hostel nearby?
Yes. There are hotel/hostel at Pui O/Mui Wo/Tung Chung area.
Pui O (Airbnb): 8mins taxi ride
Mui Wo (Hotel): 15mins taxi ride
Tung Chung (Hotel): 20mins taxi ride
Q21. Is the HKSL surfkids camp safe?
Yes. Safety is always the main priority. The coach to students’ ratio is no more than 1 to 8 in the water, smaller group ratio/1on1 rotation surf will be arranged depending on wave condition, real time situation, age group, Groups’ surf levels.
The surf activities are conducted in shallow water, kids can stand in the water while they are in the water. Also, they are always attached to a surfboard, which acts as a flotation device.
HKSL has operated since 2015 and has run the surf camp for the 7th year. We have successfully arranged 170+ camp, teaching thousands of kids surfing.
Our ISA qualified head coaches and professional & well-trained team are very familiar with the main local weather apps, group management, etc. making sure all the activities proceed in a safe environment.
Q22. What are the instructor qualifications?
Head coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) qualified Surfing, Flat water SUP, SUP Surf Instructors. We have received ILS aquatic rescue and lifeguard training and qualification in Hainan Island, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Head coach Buddy is the first and only holder of the ISA Supervisor Instructor Award in Hong Kong. We also hold Hong Kong St. John’s First Aid Certificate.
We have been teaching Surfing, SUP for more than 13 years. We also have over 16 years of outdoor education and outdoor guiding experience.
The clients include locals, tourists, international and local schools, and corporate groups. Activities include kayaking, hiking, surfing, Stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, camping, horse riding, etc.
We have travelled to different countries for surfing. Most importantly, we are familiar with various surfing spots in Hong Kong. Also, we have well-trained, professional & experienced staff to work with the surf camp; they are all experts in their outdoor field.
Q23. If I want to tailor-make a surf camp for my kids, is it possible?
Yes. If you have a group of 6 kids or above, you can discuss with us for the available day (non-camp day stated on the poster).
Q24. Is there any shower?
There is fresh water rinsing at Lantau Grocer and the LCSD shower facility.
Q25. What is the coach to student ratio?
The ratio depends on the wave condition. No more than 1 instructor to 8 kids in the water.
Q26. What is the arrangement if there is no wave?
We will have alternative activities such as beach games, surf-related water games, Tie Dye, screen-printing workshop etc.
Q27. What is the arrangement if bad weather happens after the camp has started?
It depends on the weather condition. We will keep close contact with parents/guardian and keep you updated via WhatsApp. See the bad weather arrangement below.
Q28. If the parents/guardian agree, can my kids keep the board and surfing after the finishing time of the camp?
You will need to rent the board at the rate of 50hkd/1hr or 100hkd/3hrs from us. Parents/guardian will have to supervise your own kids during board rental.
Q29. Should my kids carry money during the camp?
Parents need to make sure their kid carries an Octopus card with enough money for their transportation. There is no need to carry money during the camp.
Q30. What is the payment method?
HKSL accepts PayMe, bank transfer, FPS, WeChat Pay Hong Kong, credit card payment (with 5% extra charge from the payment website).
Q31. When is the latest day for application?
Application deadline is 5 days before the camp starts. Check with HKSL if you have passed the application deadline.
First register, first serve. If the camp is full, we will close the registration earlier.
Q32. Can I only join one or two days of the 3-day camp?
Yes, it would be set price 1350hkd each for 1 day; 2500hkd each for 2 days. No discount can be applied. We recommend joining all 3 days of the camp.
Q33. What is the bad weather policy?
Day camp will be rescheduled or suspended if a Typhoon Signal No 3 or above is raised, a Black warning is in force 2 hours before the camp start time.
(If Typhoon Signal No 1/Red or Amber Rainstorm warning is in force, camp will be continued.)
A re-scheduling can be made free of charge and can be made once only.
The new scheduled date shall be made within 90 days of the original scheduled date. The booking will be treated as cancellation for any failure to re-schedule the booking.
If the kids cannot accommodate the rescheduling, a surf lesson voucher will be the alternative.
Thunderstorm Warning Arrangement
The camp will keep going if the Thunderstorm Warning is issued, but the water activities will not take place if there are any thunderstorms above activity location. HKO Lightning radar will always be checked to ensure the water activities take place safely in the water.
Head coaches are very familiar with reading different weather apps for real time weather condition. Safety is always our 1st priority.
Bad Surf Condition Arrangement
Surf activities will be suspended or stopped until the surf condition is suitable and safe for the participants.
Raining Condition
It won’t affect the water activities.
Hong Kong Surfing Lesson and its instructors reserve the right to make the final decision. No refund shall be made under bad weather policy.
Q34. What is the cancelation arrangement?
Camp Confirmation
Camp spot will only be confirmed when full payment is made.
Cancellation
For any cancellation after booking has been confirmed, 10% of total payment will be charged.
For cancellation made within 10 days prior to the scheduled day, 50% of total payment will be charged.
For cancellation made within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time, 100% of total payment will be charged.
The remaining credit can be used for next booking for camp/surf lesson, valid within a year. No refund shall be made unless under special circumstances.
No Show
For no show on the camp day, full price per day will be charged.
Changing of rescheduled day
For any rescheduling after booking has been confirmed, 10% of total payment will be charged.
For change made within 10 days prior to the scheduled time, 50% of total payment will be charged.
For change made within 72 hours prior to the scheduled time, 100% of total payment will be charged.
Lateness Policy
Unnotified lateness will be considered a no-show and no-show policy will apply.
Sick Leave
Parents can reschedule the kid’s camp day if there is proof of a medical certificate for the kid on the scheduled camp day.
HKSL will charge 100hkd/day for the rescheduling admin fee.
Parents need to show the proof to HKSL staff before the camp starts/on the camp day, and contact HKSL staff before the camp starts. Otherwise, it will be considered a no-show and no-show policy will apply. No refund will be made under sick leave policy. The remaining camp fee will be used as credit for next surf lesson/surf camp booking, valid for 3 months.
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