Little Dolphins Surf Camp (Encinitas only)
Recommended by 98% travelers
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.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Group Size: 10
- Ages: 3-18
- Live Guide: English
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(3 reviews)
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Suitable for beginners
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Highlights
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Designed specifically for neurodiverse children and youth to build water confidence and ocean skills.
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Balanced mix of fun ocean play, sensory‑friendly activities, ocean safety, and surf basics.
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Curated by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with the option for 1:1 supervision throughout the session.
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Located at Encinitas’ gentle, beginner‑friendly surf beach. All equipment and sensory tools provided.
What makes Little Dolphins Surf Camp different from other surf camps?
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We had a great time with...
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
We were on a family vacation...
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
David was amazing. Didn’t think I...
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



