SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SURF CAMP SPONSORS
OUR HOSTS
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department--GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK
OUR AFFILIATES and FAVORITE LINKS
Malibu Makos Surf Club, Malibu, California
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Gulf Surfing Association
Port Aransas Parks & Recreation Department
The Expedition School, Austin, Texas
SurfScience.com Click on this link to learn about surfboard design and how to surf better. After your experience at Texas Surf Camps, visit them and continue to learn more about surfing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS--
How do I get there?
In Port Aransas, surf camp is held on the north side (left) of the Horace Caldwell Pier, the only long pier going out from the beach into the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas. The pier is located inside the city limits of Port Aransas at the end of Beach Street. Beach Street connects with Alister Street (main street where IGA grocery is located), with Castaways Restaurant on the corner. The pier can also be reached by driving down the beach. It is very prominent and can be seen from a long distance away on the beach. The pier is located in the IB Magee Beach Park, operated by Nueces County. There is a parking lot directly in front of the surf camp; parking there is free without any permit required. Once you are on the north side of the pier, look for our tents and surfboards--you can't miss us! Camping and RV sites are located within the park. Call the park office at 361-749-6117 for further information.
In Galveston, surf camp is held at Galveston Island State Park, operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Park is located within the City of Galveston on the west end of the island, near Jamaica Beach. From the seawall in Galveston, head west on Seawall Boulevard about 10 miles and look for the park entrance on your left. From Interstate 45, exit right onto 61st Street, travel south on 61st Street to the intersection with Seawall Boulevard, and then right on Seawall (FM 3005) about 10 miles to the park entrance on the left. In prior years the park allowed parents to drop off and pick up campers without payment of any fee--for parents staying for camp, a modest parking fee was charged. Due to damage to the park from Hurricane Ike, we are unsure exactly where in the park we will be located this year, but our tents should be visible from the beach behind the park office. Camping and RV sites have been available in the past, but it is unknown whether these will be open this year. Call the park office for further information at 409-737-1222.
Where to stay?
In Port Aransas, there are two places within easy walking distance to our location. Seabreeze Suites is located on Beach Street a short distance away and offers discounts to Texas Surf Camps participants. See www.seabreezeporta.com or phone 361-749-1500. The suites each inclue a full kitchen.
The Dunes Condominiums is located directly across from our location. See www.thedunescondos.com or call 361-749-5155.
There are many other places to stay in Port Aransas, including motels, cottages and beach houses. See the Chamber of Commerce website, www.portaransas.org, for information regarding accomodations throughout Port A. Our location is just a short drive from anywhere in Port Aransas.
In Galveston, there are many places to stay. See the Chamber of Commerce website at www.galvestonchamber.com. There are also many vacation rentals (many on canals) available in the small town of Jamaica Beach, which is very near our location.
Port Aransas and Galveston are both resort communities with many restaurants, shops and activities. Parents are welcome to stay at camp and enjoy a day on the beach (parents can order lunch to be delivered to camp along with the kids' lunches, if desired), or to drop the kids off and do a little fishing, shopping or relaxing while we teach the kids to surf. Make surf camp part of a great family vacation!
