Atlantic City Surf School

Who We Are

The Atlantic City Surf School & Club is the Original and the Premier Surfing Organization in Atlantic City and the Greater Atlantic City Area!! The AC Surf School offers a surfing program for everyone's needs. Whether you are just a beginner, intermediate or advanced we have the instructors and coaching to develop and improve your skills. Our program gives you the tools and wave knowledge to help you reach your goals, whether it be to make it to the pros or simply a better level of fitness and fun on the weekends.

Our Team

We have the most experienced staff on the East Coast and the ONLY Surf School certified by Surfing America.

Dean Randazzo
American Surf Legend, former ASP Pro Tour Surfer, and cancer survivor, Dean is an East Coast Champion and former NSSA National Team Member. Dean operates his Camp ZZO through the AC Surf School and helps direct our intermediate and advanced programs, offering private coaching sessions upon request.

Tom O'Brien
Seven time East Coast Champion, former National Champ and NSSA National Team Member, Tom's knowledge of surfing is extensive and ranks as one of the top all round watermen in the country. Tom instructs our beginner intermediate and advanced classes, as well as SUP (Stand Up Paddle-Boarding), and is also a certified EMT and local Fire Captain.

Tom Forkin
Surf School Director, former East Coast Champ, two time NSSA National Team Member & AC Beach Patrol Member. One of the East Coasts top watermen, Tom has surfed and competed at breaks on every continent and Hawaii. Tom also competed in extreme long distance paddleboard races including the SEA Paddle, Catalina Paddle and the "Paddle For a Cause".

Bob Gargulio
Bob is Superintendent of Schools for the Folsom School District and has developed our educational / environmental component. Bob is also an experienced waterman with surfing experience in Hawaii, California & Costa Rica were he owns property and enjoys annual trips with his family.

Camps and Classes

The teacher to student ratio is 1-4 as per Surfing America Guidelines, with individualized and group instruction during the week. Each class is instructed by a certified teacher and professional surf instructor. Each student will also receive a FREE AC Surf School t-shirt.

Surf Kids (Keiki)
Surf Kids is designed specifically for young boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 15. Each class includes and comprehensive dry land/beach instruction regarding ocean safety, wave and current action, various parts of the surf line, various parts of the surfboard, how to control the board in the surfline, how to catch the wave in addition to standing and maneuvering the board. Surfing etiquette and ocean safety are ingrained in each student to allow them to pursue their passion for the sea and pass the stoke.

Teenie Wahinnie

This course is the same as Surf Kids but designed specifically for young boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 13.

Advanced Camp

Designed specifically for the surfer who is seeking to fine tune their game with top level instruction. We started this special camp last summer with legend Dean Randazzo, running his camp ZZO. Dean will be back this summer and we have comported our schedule to comply with his. We also have former National Team Surfer and East Coast Champ Tom Forkin and other guest pros. Each surfer will be evaluated with direct feedback on specific goals as to maneuvers and strategies on how to manage their heats and the most effective drills and training techniques.

Zen Surf
This is our new course developed to cross Tai Chi, yoga, and surfing. The classes will start at 6:00 am and conclude at 8:00 am. Each student will learn Tai Chi and yoga fundamentals and how to use these elements and mental and physical focus and translate them into the fluid medium of surfing, which possesses a specific zen element in and of itself.

Weekend Warrior

Weekends are made for fun as if our regular lessons weren't fun enough. The weekend warrior sessions aka Super Sessions are specifically designed foe the adult or child or perhaps the child inside the adult to enjoy a condensed camp.

SUP

This is another new component of our Surf School this year taught by the best for the best. Mark Colino, National Coach for Starboards and director of "Stand Strong Paddle Fitness" will be instructing special classes on the bay of in Atlantic City for group and private lessons. Mark has decades of experience teaching stand up surfing and paddling and brings a wealth of talent to this year's surf school.

Weekday Classes

All classes are instructed by our top rated staff at our three locations: Raleigh Avenue AC Surf School Beach; New Jersey Avenue AC Surf School Beach; AC Surf School at Revel Beach. Our focus is on fun, ocean safety, environmental awareness and wave knowledge. Each Camper receives a t-shirt, daily lunch, Jr. Lifeguard skill training, and the best surfing instruction available. Our weekday classes run Monday through Friday. We also offer day lessons and group lessons all day every day of the week!

2012 Weekday Schedule

Beginner Session
7:00 am–10:00 am ($60.00 pp)

Intermediate Session
7:00 am–10:00 am ($60.00pp)

Advanced Coaching CAMP ZZO
8:00 am–1:00 pm

SUP (Stand Up Paddling)
8:00 am–11:00 am ($60.00pp)

Beach Volley Ball
11:00 am–2:00 pm ($50.00pp)

Beginner Session
10:30 am–1:30 pm ($60.00pp)

Intermediate Session
10:30 am ($60.00pp)

SUP Session
12:00 pm–3:00 pm ($60.00)

Beginner Session
2:00 pm–5:00 pm ($60.00)

Intermediate Session
2:00 pm–5:00 pm ($60.00)

Advanced Coaching CAMP ZZO
2:00 pm–6:00pm

SUP Session
3:30 pm–6:30 pm ($60.00)

Evening Fun Surf ALL Levels
7:00 pm till dark. ($50.00)

* Adult Camps: Every Monday through Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm+ ($500.00pp)
* ALL Childrens Camps: Every Monday Through Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pm+ (400.00 pp)
* ALL PRIVATE LESSONS 4 HOURS+ AT $300.00 PER DAY INCLUDES VIDEOS / PICS

Weekend Classes

We understand that many people are busy during the week and we certainly do not want anyone to miss out on all of the fun. So, for those who do not have the flexibililty to participate in one of our weekday camps, we also offer weekend camps. These camps are identical to our weekday camps but are instead held on the weekends. Our weekend camps start Saturday and run through Sunday. And, on Saturdays, we throw an after dark luau with live music and a bonfire!

2012 Weekend Schedule

Beginner Session
7:00 am–10:00 am ($60.00 pp)

Intermediate Session
7:00 am–10:00 am ($60.00pp)

Advanced Coaching CAMP ZZO
8:00 am–1:00 pm

SUP (Stand Up Paddling)
8:00 am–11:00 am ($60.00pp)

Beach Volley Ball
11:00 am–2:00 pm ($50.00pp)

Beginner Session
10:30 am–1:30 pm ($60.00pp)

Intermediate Session
10:30 am ($60.00pp)

SUP Session
12:00 pm–3:00 pm ($60.00)

Beginner Session
2:00 pm–5:00 pm ($60.00)

Intermediate Session
2:00 pm–5:00 pm ($60.00)

Advanced Coaching CAMP ZZO
2:00 pm–6:00pm

SUP Session
3:30 pm–6:30 pm ($60.00)

Evening Fun Surf ALL Levels
7:00 pm till dark. ($50.00)

Other Classes

Private Lessons
Our Private Lessons allow one of our top level instructors to spend time, one on one with the student at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level; with personal coaching tips on how to raise their level of surfing and perform those maneuvers critical in reaching those goals set by the individual surfer.

Birthday Parties & Corporate Events

The AC Surf School also hosts a variety of parties, including Birthday Parties and Corporate retreats and events. These events are tailored to the specific desires of that event coordinator and made cost effective for the group. These events are always a lot of fun for all.

Contact Us for more information about any of our classes or lessons.

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