SUMMER CAMP

2026 ★

SUMMER CAMP 2026 ★

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At Jacob Burks Surf Academy, more than offering a surfing experience, we create surfers. We believe that surfers stand at the top of the beach life hierarchy because of their deep connection to the ocean.

Our mission is to share that connection with our campers by teaching everything about surfing, ocean safety, and beach ecology during every camp session.

Through our integrated and comprehensive surf camp program, we take each camper to the next level of surfing while educating them about everything they might face on a day at the beach. Exploring the world of life found on the beach, protecting and preserving our environment for future generations, and equipping each camper to safely shred the waves, JBSA is the ultimate surf camp where learning, adventure, and respect for the ocean come together here on our beautiful South Padre Island. 

- Surfing Fundamentals: learning to paddle, pop up, reading ocean conditions, wave selection, and proper shredding.

- Ocean Safety and Awareness: understanding waves, currents, tides, and  ocean rescue protocols. 

- Balance and Strength Training: fun land-based drills that improve coordination and stability.

- Science of Surfing: physics behind the art of surfing, structural design of surfboards and fins, wave mechanics.

- Coastal Ecology and Conservation: beach clean-ups, dune exploration and marine species recognition and understanding.

- Beach Life and Creativity: art days and ocean inspired crafts.

WHAT WE BUILD TOGETHER

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Professional Surf Instruction: at least two surf sessions daily, led by certified and experienced coaches focused on safety, progress, and fun.

Surfboard Provided for Each Student: all boards and gear are included, so campers can just show up ready to surf!

Ocean Safety and Rescue Skills: with weekly visits from SPI Beach Patrol personel, we discuss ocean emergency protocols and procedures.

Surf Theory and Wave Education: fun, interactive lessons that teach technique, ocean awareness, and how to understand different surf conditions.

Coastal Ecology and Conservation: campers learn to protect the ocean they love through daily environmental activities.

Exclusive Camp Hoody: surf campers receive an official Jacob Burks Surf Academy hoody, designed for sun protection and island style.

CAMP SCHEDULE

9:45 – 10:00 AM: Camper drop-off and sign-in
Welcome time! Campers meet their coaches, organize their gear, and get ready for an awesome day by the ocean.

10:00 – 10:20 AM: Morning stretch and warm-up
We start the day with fun stretches and games on the sand to get our bodies moving and our energy flowing.

10:20 – 11:00 AM: Land lessons and surf instruction
Coaches cover ocean safety, surf etiquette, and pop-up technique.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Surf session #1
It’s time to hit the waves! Campers practice what they’ve learned, with guidance and plenty of fun in the water.

12:30 – 1:00 PM: Lunch break and rest period
Time to recharge and relax under the shade with snacks and good conversation.

1:00 – 1:40 PM: Surf session #2 or beach activity
Depending on conditions and skill levels, campers enjoy a second surf round or beach games, like relay races, sand challenges, or body surfing.

1:40 – 2:00 PM: Wrap-up, reflection, and beach clean-up
We close the day by celebrating progress, sharing highlights, and leaving the beach cleaner than we found it.

  • “I once told Jacob, ‘You ARE surf camp’. He’s been the spirit and the energy behind it for so long, always encouraging, always teaching, always bringing the stoke to every session. Seeing him start his own academy feels like something we’ve all been waiting for. South Padre’s surf community couldn’t ask for better.”

  • “As parents, it’s hard to find someone you trust completely with your kids, but Jacob has always been that person. His camps are about so much more than surfing, they’re about respect, confidence, and love for the ocean. We’re so excited for our daughter to join the first JBSA Surf Camp 2026!”

  • “My son can’t wait to be part of the very first year of JBSA Surf Camp! Jacob has been his surf coach for years, and we’ve watched him grow so much under his guidance. We know this new camp will be something truly special, it’s built with heart, experience, and a real love for surfing.”