WB Surf Camp (Wrightsville Beach, NC): 2027 prices, dates and reviews

WB Surf Camp is a private founder-led surf camp in Wrightsville Beach, NC, founded in 2001 with structured sessions and a 3:1 staff ratio. It accepts absolute beginners ages 7-18 and lists Costa Rica teen surf and adventure sessions for ages 14-18, along with adult Costa Rica options. Staff include an EMT and Wilderness First Responder, and Costa Rica surfing is at ocean/beach beaches.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 10, 2026 on wbsurfcamp.com

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Good fit for

Absolute beginners: no surfing experience necessary.
Surf-focused children and teens ages 7-18.
Teens 14-18 considering a Costa Rica surf and adventure session.

Worth knowing

Costa Rica teen sessions for 2026 are listed as full.
Tuition does not include airfare, transport to camp, or spending money.
Campers may not carry cell phones; phones are collected on arrival.

2027 sessions and prices

Session	Dates	Price	Per week	Status
Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 12 weeks · Ages 14-18 · lowest weekly price	Jun 27 – Jul 10	$5,640	$2,820	Full
Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 22 weeks · Ages 14-18	Jul 11 – Jul 24	$5,640	$2,820	Full
Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 31 week · Ages 14-18	Jul 25 – Jul 31	$2,980	$2,980	Full

Plus fees: Airfare; transport to camp and spending money not included.Source: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

Pick a session

Tuition$5,640

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Financial aidPartial scholarships up to 75% off tuition. Source

DiscountsBags for Bucks: $10 tuition credit per grocery-sized bag of trash, up to $100 for Wrightsville Beach Overnight Camps, $150 for Travel & Specialty Camps, $50 for Day Camps; cannot be combined with other discounts. Source

Extra feesAirfare; transport to camp and spending money not included. Source

Activities

surfingbalance and dynamic movement trainingphoto/video analysiszip-line rain forest adventureRincon de la Vieja Volcano National Parkecosystems and wildlifecommunity service

Camp life

Daily schedule

structured Source

Waterfront

Ocean/beach surfing at Costa Rica beaches Source

Phones

Campers may not carry cell phones; phones collected on arrival. Source

Staying in touch

Parents updated by email and Facebook photos; campers check in on arrival; emergency after-hours number. Source

First-time campers

Beginner-friendly: accepts absolute beginners; no surfing experience necessary. Source

Health care

EMT and Wilderness First Responder on staff Source

Food and allergies

Three meals daily; vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Source

Staff checks

In-house certification; Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/Water Safety/First Aid certified instructors Source

Staff ratio

3:1 Source

Directors

Rick Civelli, founder/leader Source

Who runs it

private founder-led Source

Getting there

Address

530 Causeway Drive, Suite B-1 Source

Nearest airports

Wilmington International Airport (ILM, 7 mi); Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ, 44 mi)

Getting there

Airport shuttle for Costa Rica programs Source

Phone

910.256.7873 Source

Raleigh118 mi

Charleston, South Carolina158 mi

Charlotte187 mi

Richmond231 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

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Questions about WB Surf Camp

How much does WB Surf Camp cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at WB Surf Camp runs from $2,980 (Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 3, 1 week) to $5,640 (Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 1). The lowest weekly price is $2,820. Extra fees: Airfare; transport to camp and spending money not included.

What ages does WB Surf Camp take?

WB Surf Camp takes campers from 7 to 18.

When are the 2027 sessions at WB Surf Camp?

Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 1: Jun 27 to Jul 10. Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 2: Jul 11 to Jul 24. Costa Rica Teen Surf & Adventure Camp 3: Jul 25 to Jul 31.

Does WB Surf Camp run a winter camp?

Yes. WB Surf Camp also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.

Can campers bring phones?

Campers may not carry cell phones; phones collected on arrival.

Is it good for first-time campers?

Beginner-friendly: accepts absolute beginners; no surfing experience necessary.

Is financial aid available?

Partial scholarships up to 75% off tuition.

How do campers get to WB Surf Camp?

Airport shuttle for Costa Rica programs

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