Surfing Camps

Zero to Hero

$895 for 3 days

When: Tuesday-Thursday every week

SURF REVIEWS & AVAILABILITY

Zero to Hero Surf Camp: Takes you from an absolute beginner to a self-sufficient surfer! Our camp allows you to become fully immersed in surfing for three full days with some of the best surfer-coaches in the world. We’ve proven that back to back instructional days are the fastest way to become a surfer and our Zero to Hero Camp provides complete beginners with the skills, knowledge and gear they need to become self-sufficient in the water.

Goals of the Camp: The ultimate goal of our Zero to Hero Camp is for you to become a surfer. In order to get you there, we’ve developed a well thought out plan for each camp that will make you a safe, self-sufficient surfer. Self-sufficiency means that upon completion of the camp, graduates will always be able to practice the skills learned on their own. Students can then confidently acquire valuable time on the water once their camp is complete.

Zero to Hero divides surfing into 5 separate goals that we will focus on during each of your camp sessions. Essentially, these include; ocean and swell knowledge, paddling and balance, catching waves, surfing waves, surfing gear overview including surfboards, wetsuits, leashes and more. Surfing is not only the ability to catch waves, but also the ability to surf safely and conduct yourself properly on land and in the water. This camp addresses all three topics and sends you home with the skills you need to keep progressing.

"You guys have made a really professional system of learning here that sets you apart from many other schools I’ve tried. Outlining not just the "how" to do a skill but the "why" was really useful for me. Although I’m not exactly “ripping it up”, I now know that I can go home and practice on my own safely. Can’t wait to get back for the next camp!" -Thomas Chenowithe, Toronto, ON, Canada

Student to Coach Ratio: The student to coach ratio for all REAL Surf Camps is 3 students to 1 coach. This allows for maximum guidance on the water by a qualified and knowledgeable coach.

What to Expect: The Zero to Hero Surf Camp runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday every week from March through November at our Cape Hatteras location. Weekend Zero to Hero Surf Camps can be scheduled through our REAL Custom Camp program. Students are expected to check in at the REAL Lesson Center at 9:30 am sharp every morning.

Your REAL Zero To Hero Surf Camp runs six hours a day for three days and is taught by some of the best surfer-coaches in the world. Full immersion with these coaches means that you’ll leave with skills, knowledge, gear and a plan that will allow you to quickly progress to the next level.

Included in the price of the camp is access to REAL’s exclusive North American Surftech Tuflite Travel Center. We have over 150 new Surftech surfboards and standup paddleboards available for all students in REAL Surf Camp. You will always have the best equipment for each day’s conditions and this will help you to learn even more quickly.

Wetsuits are needed for the fringe months of the season, so if you have one, bring it with you. Rash guards are recommended for UV protection. REAL stocks a full selection of wetsuits and wetsuit accessories from O’Neill, Patagonia, Rip Curl, Billabong and Xcel.

"Everyone was extremely knowledgeable about the instruction and the equipment and was more than willing to take the time to answer a lot of questions. I will definitely be back next year and will be bringing some friends with me." -Jeff Bittenbinder Orlando, FL

Daily Activities: In your camp, we’ll get you comfortable with the equipment and progress quickly into being in the water. Next we provide you with the knowledge you need to be up and surfing. Daily activities will be selected by your coach based on the given weather conditions for the day. See below for a typical camp activity outline.

Day 1 consists of learning basic balance and paddling skills on the beach in the morning and then moves into the water for the afternoon. We will also cover session planning with internet swell and weather forecasting. This puts you on the right beach, at the right time, to enjoy the best conditions suitable for your ability level.

Day 2 and 3 build off of the skills that were learned in the first day and the curriculum is dictated by the conditions. We also have a gear tech and knowledge development section known as Life of a Surfer that provides you with all the equipment knowledge that beginners need to know.

At REAL Zero to Hero Surf Camp you will learn more in three days, than on your own or from friends in several seasons.

Required Ability: No previous surfing skills necessary.

REAL Prescription: Take the camp, get some gear, go home and practice what you've learned. REAL has the largest selection of surfboards, wetsuits and accessories in North America, and can get you properly outfitted to go home with the proper equipment to continue your progression in the sport.

The secret to success with this camp is full immersion with the best coaches, equipment, facilities and conditions in the sport of surfing. If you are serious about learning to surf, this is the fastest, most fun, most efficient way to become a REAL surfer!

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REAL Lesson Center

The REAL Lesson Center is right onsite for kiteboarding, surfing and standup paddleboarding lessons and camps with 26 full time coaches, 12 PWCs and a private 4 acre Bermuda grass launch right on the Pamlico Sound. The new REAL Lesson Center features 2,500 sq ft of dedicated school space plus direct access onto the 4,000 sq ft deck, 3 private, separated classrooms, overhead video projectors, plus 5 outdoor showers, bathroom facilities, lockers and more making this the best instructional facility in the world.