Choosing the right surf camp for your child is about more than fun in the sun—it’s about safety, confidence, progression, and building a real connection to the ocean. Gilad Lewandowski, Owner & Founder of Freedom Surf Camps, shares what parents should look for when choosing the right beginner surf camp in Los Angeles. 1. Age vs. Readiness: The “Pilot Day” … Read More
Mission ~ out of the BOX.
Though we are a surf camp, it’s easy to put us in the “surfing box” — just like dance class, soccer practice, piano lessons, or tennis, baseball, and volleyball. These “boxes” often help us organize our family schedules, keep kids active, off screens, and maybe add a new skill or dimension to their lives. But let’s be honest: while we tell … Read More
El Porto surf contest by South Bay Boarder Riders 2025
“Ned is really devastated,” this is what Zoe said on the phone when she heard that Ned wasn’t going to compete. I’m sure Ned was unhappy with my safety decision—he was probably devastated. But the waves were looking on the bigger side, and we had never trained at El Porto before. My call was made purely to ensure our … Read More
Surfing after school program for kids in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach
It is about being united with the ocean and your surfing friends! Looking for the best way to enjoy the ocean in Los Angeles? Freedom Surf Camps year around program for kids & teens will teach your kid/s to respect the ocean through water safety, ocean conditioning, swimming, diving and of course SURFING. Surfing after school program for … Read More
Freedom Surf camps Blue Rushgurds surfers
While most of the Freedom kids at summer surf camp will receive the Yellow rashguard, your child will proudly wear their summer Freedom surf camp Blue rashguard, earned through our afterschool program which conduct year around at Santa Monica / Venice and Manhattan Beach. Wearing the Blue rashguard signifies more than just a color change; it represents a level of … Read More
Why recommend Freedom Surf Camps to a friend?
Olive (10) & Luca (7): It’s a really great camp. The teachers instruct the surfing really well. it’s fun and you can make lots of friend. Because you get on the wave and go “Weeehoooo” (Luca’s words). You go every day to camp and get the hang of surfing – you try, try and try again Sloan (10): Why recommend … Read More
From Surf Camp to Surf Contest
Just before Steve Gaffney snapped the photo at the South Bay Boarder Riders contest, Lucia (pictured) and I had a disappointing first heat. We struggled to catch good waves, and just as the heat buzzer went off, we hadn’t managed to ride a single wave. Lucia did catch a great wave after the buzzer, but unfortunately, it didn’t count towards … Read More
Are you enjoying yourself? why?
Are you enjoying yourself? Why? My curiosity often surprises kids, as a simple “yes” doesn’t always satisfy me. A surprised individual gains deeper insight, responding unprepared for the unexpected. These moments are elevated at Surf Camp, where the fun environment encourages limitless self-exploration throughout nature. Every step in life aims for inner peace. The paradox of operating for peace can … Read More
Welcome to the Freedom Surf Team
Did you get the invitation? If yes, Congratulation you are ON the way to become a blue rushgard and an ocean ambassador by the Freedom Surf Team. The Freedom approach At Freedom, we view our team as a personal unique experience. We foster a non-competitive environment that sets us apart from traditional team sports. Our focus is on personal ocean … Read More
Surf It Back by Gilad Lewandowski
Every day we make choices and hope to improve our lives, sometimes we think hard and sometimes we naturally see a path. From time to time we have the opportunity to help others take their next steps in life and that feeling can be so uplifting, it can feel better than helping ourselves. We frequently give back to our family, … Read More