Testimonials

Don't just take our word on how we are doing! Take a look at just a small slice of our past students and decide for yourself!
June 20, 2025

This is my son's second year participating in JP's Surf Camp.  He has loved it so much, and we traveled from Texas so he could surf for a week in San Clemente.  It's an absolute perfect week and it has been the highlight of our summer.  Thank you so much!

Jenkins Family (Bryce)

June 20, 2025

My 7-year-old loved this camp!  It was really well organized, and I felt like he was in a safe secure group.  There were a lot of qualified instructors, and everyone had eyes on all the kids.  Will definitely do this again!  JP made it fun while also teaching the kids about surfing and ocean safety.

Bacon Family (Von)

July 11, 2025

JP and his whole crew were so wonderful.  My daughter's second year and my son's first.  My son was so nervous, but everyone made him feel so comfortable.  He loved camp and just thrived!  So grateful for this experience.

Maciel Family (Courtney)

July 25, 2025

JP Camp does it again!  Way to go!

Capener Family (Mila)

July 3, 2025

JP was great with the kids!  Whole experience was amazing!  Can't wait to bring our son back next year!

Spahle Family (Orin)

August 3rd, 2025

Our third year with JP's camp.  We are so pleased and will return every year.

Severson family (Blake)

July 3, 2025

Great camp!  Easy drop-off and pick-up.  Kids had a blast.  JP and his team were great.  We will back next year!

Hafner family (Declan)

June 27, 2025

JP and his team were as compassionate and committed as those who help newly hatched sea turtles wobble down the beach to the sea!  This camp is one of our grandchildren's ( Leo and Jack) most prized yearly memories.  We will bring our other hatchlings to the San Clemente surf in the future.  Thank you!

Anderson family (Leo)

June 20, 2025

This is my son's second year participating in JP's Surf Camp.  He has loved it so much, and we traveled from Texas so he could surf for a week in San Clemente.  It's an absolute perfect week and it has been the highlight of our summer.  Thank you so much!

Jenkins family (Bryce)

July 25, 2025

Amazing camp and instructors!!

Shedd family (Calvin)

August 3rd, 2025

They do a great job!

Sonney family (Hudson)

August 3rd, 2025

My grandsons have returned to JP's Surf Camp.  One for four years and the other for two years now.  Ages 9 and 7.  They love it.

Schur family (Cayson)

August 3rd, 2025

My son had the best time!!!!  Wish it went one more week into August!

Baran Family

August 3rd, 2025

Such a fun surf camp!  All of the staff are super kind, fun, encouraging, and energetic.  Definitely recommend.

Natale Rhine

July 3, 2025

We love JP's Surf Camp and look forward to this camp every summer.

Carrie DiGiovanni

June 27, 2025

My 14-year-old daughter had a great time.  All of the instructors were very nice and well-prepared.  The other kids in the class were very nice and supportive.  We will definitely come back, and my daughter is thinking of coming back as an instructor / helper.

Rory Darling

June 13, 2025

JP is the absolute BEST surf instructor and teacher in SC.  Love him!

Loki Wolfe

Dear JPs Surf Lessons

On behalf of all the Our Saviors Lutheran School students & families, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our Annual Auction. Your donation of a skimboard & lessons is greatly appreciated and the funds raised from it will help us to continue providing an outstanding education for our children. We certainly consider you a "Hero Among Us"!

Sincerely, OSLS Auction Committee


Hello - We attended the Pizza Party last night and I wanted to thank you SOOOOO much. It was SO nice of you to have such a party. We had NO idea of all the fun stuff you had to raffle off. We expected to win nothing (as it is with usual raffle deals, right?) We won a lot of stuff (probably too much!) but our son had the best time. He won the first surfboard raffled off. Wecame home with lots of goodies and wanted to make sure you knew how much we appreciated it and what fun that was. Loved the pizza from Pizza Port too. Could not have been better!!!!

Thanks again,
Jennifer, Alan and NickTrafton!


I cannot thank you enough for making my daughters experience so memorable. All she talks about is how great you and your staff are and what a terrific time she had during your surf camp this summer. We have told a lot of people about your camp and we will definitely come back next summer with my other daughter also. Thanks again.

Tricia


Hi JP,

My son Leo took part in your surf camp on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd, myself Alex and hubby Luc on the 3rd and I just wanted to let you know how lovely your surf camp was. You and all the instructors really made it great, especially the competition at the end, the whole 3 days had a really great vibe.

Once again thank you for a great 3 days, you were lovely with the kids (and adults!!!) and we loved being apart of it.
Wishes,
Alex


Jon,

I have just returned to Northern California and I wanted to send you a quick email to say thanks for the surf lesson. I really appreciated you taking the time....being my first time in the ocean I was a little nervous but you quickly eased my fears and made the entire experience really fun... even getting taking for a ride in the washing machine... hahaha

Joe Wrigley


Dear J.P.,

Thank you forsetting up the surf camp this year. I improved so much that I can pump a wave. Thanks to you, I got quite a big push in surfng and made new friends. I also enjoyed the raffle you set up for us. The prizes were great! I got Rainbows, t-shirts, DVDs and more. Plus, the backpack prize inspired me to get one too. I am now ready for next summer. Thanks to you, I will be surfing the summer days away with my good friends! Thanks again!

From,
Chip


Dear J.P. and all the instructors,

What an amazing week my 3 kids had at your surf camp. We have been to other surf camps before, but this one was everything we could ever want it to be. I was so impressed by the caliber of your staff. You were all encouraging, enthusiastic, energetic, kind, fun, and very professional. Every single one of you were 100% on when you were out in the water. You kept track of every kid and hussled to help every kid catch waves. You all worked so hard! My kids had blast while learning to surf. I cannot thank all of you enough for an incredible week.

With much appreciation,
Jordan, Jolie, Talia, and Rio Calvert


This camp is the BEST....!!!!

Jessica ELizabeth


I just wanted to say thanks. You guys are great and Madison loves surf camp. Because of our experience with your camp we are now looking at our family getting into surfing together. (stand up paddle board for daddy..lol) I just wanted to share what a blessing you are to people whether they all realize it or not!!

Michael Stallings


I just wanted to thank you for a great week. Cameronhad a blast! You have a terrific group of instructors and it was a lot of fun watching the kids. Have a great summer!

The Huff Family


JP,

Thank you so much for the surf lessons, they were so much fun! It was a great way to keep on learning. The surf contest was excellent. Thank so much again for letting me come. I cannot wait until next summer!!!!


Jon,

I just wanted to let you know Mariah got on the Marco Forster surf team! All those years with you paid off. She had to tryout and, they only picked 2 from her heat of 10 girls. I was amazed at what she retained from learning with you. Yeah...

Lisa


JP,

Thank you so much for supporting military kids and their families. Your donation will allow Mary Fay Pendletons PTA to buy some great things for our school!

Liz Lentz
(Mrs. Daleys 1st Grade Class Mom) Lisa


Jon,

You are THE BEST!!! THANK-YOU so much for helping make my sons 16th birthday memorable!

Ronnie McNier


Hi Michele,

Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for all your help in making sure that we signed up for the surf camp today. We have been raving about it all day! We ALL had a great time- thanks so much for your follow-up. AND, your husband and his terrific crew were really the nicest and most helpful group. We agreed that their positive energy was good for the surfing...and just good for the soul :)

Hope you all have a terrific rest of the summerand best to you,
Susanne


My daughter and I attended afternoon surf camp today (Monday 7/15) and we had a blast. I am a little older then the typical student (by about 30 years) so I was a little worried. I can not express in words how wonderful the instructors were. I recieved more encouraging words during that class then any class I have ever been in. Everyone recieved individual attention and instruction. I want to give a special thank you to Chase and JP for keeping me on the top of the waves. I do not think i would have survived without their help. We had so much fun, we plan to sign up for another lesson this week.

Michelle Greenleaf