Little Dolphins Surf Camp (Encinitas only)

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About Tour

Give your child the chance to connect with the ocean in a fun, safe, and supportive environment at the Little Dolphins Surf Camp — a specialized program offered by Wavehuggers Surf School designed especially for neurodiverse children and young ocean lovers. Held on the sandy beaches of Encinitas, this camp blends water safety, surf basics, sensory‑friendly activities, and joyful seaside play to help participants build confidence in and out of the water. Led by trained instructors and curated by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, Little Dolphins emphasizes positive experiences, personal support, social connection, and ocean engagement through games, structured sessions, and group interaction. All surf equipment, sensory tools, and supportive resources are provided to create a meaningful coastal adventure for campers.

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Highlights

  • Designed specifically for neurodiverse children and youth to build water confidence and ocean skills.

  • Balanced mix of fun ocean play, sensory‑friendly activities, ocean safety, and surf basics.

  • Curated by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with the option for 1:1 supervision throughout the session.

  • Located at Encinitas’ gentle, beginner‑friendly surf beach. All equipment and sensory tools provided.

Little Dolphins is specifically designed for neurodiverse children with supportive staff, sensory tools, and therapeutic guidance, fostering ocean confidence and positive experiences.
Yes — surfboards, wetsuits, sensory calming tools, and other beach gear are included so campers can focus on fun and engagement without needing to bring their own gear.
Helina

CEO / Founder

About the operator

Wavehuggers is an ocean-conscious surf school based in Southern California that offers immersive surf lessons for beginners to advanced surfers. With CPR-certified instructors, surfboards, wetsuits, and all necessary gear included, students receive expert coaching on safety, technique, wave reading, paddling, and surf etiquette. Lessons are typically 2-hour adventures along scenic California beaches such as Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, La Jolla, and more, combining skill development with fun and environmental stewardship. Wavehuggers also focuses on promoting ocean conservation and sustainable surf culture as part of its mission.

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We had a great time with...

October 28, 2025

We had a great time with the Wavehuggers surf school. They were very flexible when we asked to surf at specific beaches and the instructors were always on time with all the equipment. Cady was the best surf instructor I had so far. She … More

Happy Feva

We were on a family vacation...

March 27, 2025

We were on a family vacation with our 8 year old son, Anthony. We signed him up for surf lessons through Wavehuggers in Carlsbad. Anthony had Julian as his surf instructor. He was amazing. He made the transition from car to sand to water a … More 🙏1 Brian Mcnary 15 reviews

Mary Arispe

David was amazing. Didn’t think I...

March 28, 2023

David was amazing. Didn’t think I would ever get up on the board but the second set was it . Been up since . Thanks ! 🙏1 Cli M. Local Guide·64 reviews·1339 photos

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$160.00

Standard Pricing
Supervision Upgrade: For kids who need a dedicated staff member for entire duration of camp

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