Teen Surf Camps

Our Philosophy

Celebrating over 20 years of teen camps!  Over the past two decades, we’ve built a well-rounded program that aims to make a lasting impact on our campers.  Not only do they meet lifelong friends and mentors at camp, but they gain experiences and tools to build both inner and outer strength as developing young women. Our focus is to teach adolescent girls how to surf through a sequential teaching program that is designed to cater to the skills and needs of each camper. In addition to the surfing, each camp activity is designed to build a competent and confident camper. Whether gaining skills and confidence on a surfboard or hiking through the West Maui Mountains, our campers gain confidence in their personal strengths and abilities. And through their extraordinary experiences at MSG, she will become more adept in facing the challenges of her daily life back home.

Our Mentorship Program

We strongly believe that with healthy role models, girls can be their best and achieve their goals. The mentorship element of our program provides the girls with one-on-one opportunities to bond with the instructors. Our 3:1 camper to instructor ratios are the best in the industry and sets us apart from our competition. The instructor/camper relationships are our highest priority, with both physical and emotional safety held to a high standard. Adolescent girls are impressionable. Our instructors, many of whom are former campers themselves, are professional in their presentation through appropriate dress, behavior, attitudes, and words expressed to the girls. While our instructors are genuine in all interactions with the campers, they will model respect, honesty, and uphold a high level of physical and emotional safety both in and out of the surf.

Discounts

Financial Aid & Scholarships for Maui residents available – email [email protected] for more details. Discounts are available for Hawaii residents, Alumnae and Siblings – email [email protected] for your discount codes!  Discounts are not combinable.

Flight / Travel Information

NEW 2022 Travel Information!!! Free Airport Shuttles on Opening & Closing Days run from 10am–3pm*   *Please note that if you arrive a day before camp start dates, you will be charged a room and board fee of $150. If arriving by car, please be at Camp Olowalu by 3pm for our 4pm opening circle. If arriving by plane, please arrive & depart before 3pm on opening & closing days. Please fly into and out of Kahului, Maui, airport code OGG.  If departing after 3pm, you’ll be charged a late departure fee of $20/hr after 3pm for a staff to be present for your daughter for a late airport drop off (this fee will go towards food, movie, entertainment before flight). 30 days before camp start date you will receive an email link to our travel form.  Please complete our travel form with your airline itinerary so we can arrange your daugher’s airport shuttle.  Our travel form will include specifics about our unaccompanied minor information, and travel tips. Email [email protected] for any travel questions.

Cancellation Policies

2022 Payment and Cancellation Policies –

• The $650 tuition deposit + taxes & registration fee will reserve your enrollment at camp.
• Tuition should be made payable to Maui Surfer Girls. We accept check, money orders, VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover.
• The registration deposit is REFUNDABLE up to 60 days prior to your camps start date.
• ALL CAMP SESSIONS WILL NEED TO BE PAID IN FULL 60 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR CAMPS START DATE.
• The final payment is automatically deducted from the same card that the deposit is paid with, 60 days prior to camp.
• The final payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.
• Tuition will NOT be pro-rated if the camper must arrive after our opening day or leaves before our closing day
• In the unfortunate event of a medical emergency causing the camper to cancel her attendance, we will need a doctor’s note to honor a refund of the final tuition balance. The $650 tuition deposit will not be refunded, unless her spot can be filled.
• Click here for all covid-related cancellation policies

Packing List

Recommended for Surfing

• 3+ swim suits (sturdy/active style)
• 1-2 pairs Surf pants or quick dry leggings (Especially for first time surfers)
• 1 pair neoprene booties or water shoes
• 1 Long sleeve rash-guard to prevent board rash/sunburns (for sale online or in camp store)
• 2 Reusable water bottles ( 1 qt. capacity, also for sale in our camp store)
• Reef-Safe Sunscreen (sunscreens that do NOT contain oxybenzone or octinoxate) – we recommend TROPICSPORT – use code MAUISURFGIRLS20 for 20% off!
• 1 beach towels*
• 1 day pack to pack sunscreen, water bottles, lunch, and towel

Necessities for Camp

• reusable cloth face masks
•  t-shirts, shorts, and under garments (enough for a week)
• 1 sweatshirt (check out our MSG HOODIE! it does get chilly at night sometimes)
• 1 pair jeans or long pants
• 1 pair flip-flops or tevas
• 1 pair of close toe shoes, comfortable for hiking
• 2 pair of socks
• 1 brimmed hat
• 1 pair sunglasses
• 1 bath towel
• 1 floral print or dressy t-shirt, skirt, or dress for our luau
• light blanket or light sleeping bag and pillow****
• pajamas
• toiletry bag with toiletry items
• flash light and batteries
• Bring a sundress for our Luau Night!

Extras

• hand sanitizer (will be provided at camp, but you’ll want it for the plane, etc!)
• journal and pen
• back up sunglasses, towels, stuff you usually lose.
• your own surfboard (optional)
• reading material
• camera  – you will have limited access to your smartphone (read our camp technology policy), so we recommend bringing a GoPro or other waterproof camera!!
• hammock
• Money for the camp store (with hats, rash guards, shirts,  hoodies and more for sale!) We accept cash, Venmo or can run credit cards via Square.

Please pack lightly, less is more at surf camp!

*There are laundry facilities available. Our coin operated machine is $2.50/load!

****We provide a bottom sheet for all campers, but all other bedding (blankets, pillows or sheets) must be provided from you. The nights can get cool enough that light blanket is nice.

Sample Evening Programs

• Spa Night
• Talent Show
• Guest speakers
• Cabin Bonding
• Campfire Counsel
• Surfer Chick Flicks