The longboard camp. Classic edition
/ OVERVIEW
Adventure overview
Santa Cruz Signature Week
Classic Edition is the flagship week that made The Longboard Camp famous. Mornings are for coached longboard sessions on a secluded asphalt plateau; afternoons bring surfing, yoga or a cliff-top trek; evenings end with homemade vegetarian dinners, video-analysis highlights and sunset chats in the fruit-garden bar. Whether you arrive a total novice or already carving Peter-Pan foot-work, you leave with new tricks, new friends and salty hair you won’t want to wash out.
Key highlights
- 5 structured longboard lessons (10 h) + guided free skate
- 2 surf lessons with all gear and beach transfers
- Daily yoga tailored for skaters & surfers
- Nazare big-wave lookout or extra surf session (conditions-dependent)
- Video analysis and pro-model demo boards
- Trekking the cliffs of Santa Cruz
- Goodie bag and lifetime access to the TLC online community
/ ITINERARY
Itinerary
/ ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Family-run surf-house set in a green valley 3 km from town; fruit garden, open-air terrace bar, communal kitchen, fast Wi-Fi. Rooms: one mixed 6-bed dorm and three twin rooms; shared bathrooms cleaned daily. Daily shuttles to skate spot, beach and Santa Cruz cafés keep sand out of your sheets. Photos available in the booking gallery.
/ FAQ
FAQ
How do I get to Praia de Santa Cruz?
How do I get to Praia de Santa Cruz?
Most guests choose our group airport shuttle (≈€15–25 pp, 1 h). Public bus + metro or Uber/taxi are alternatives. We batch arrivals/departures to share costs
Do I need my own surf or skate gear?
Do I need my own surf or skate gear?
No—premium longboards, surfboards, wetsuits, pads and yoga mats are all provided. Bring your personal board only if you prefer.
I’m a complete beginner—will I slow others down?
I’m a complete beginner—will I slow others down?
Not at all. Classes split by ability; many participants see their first pop-up or cross-step here.
Is equipment included? Do I need to bring my own longboard? I don’t have a longboard—can I still come?
Is equipment included? Do I need to bring my own longboard? I don’t have a longboard—can I still come?
You’re covered! We provide top-quality boards, pads, surf gear and yoga mats for every lesson, and you can keep using them throughout the week. Bring your own board only if you really want to ride something familiar.
How much money should I take with me?
How much money should I take with me?
Santa Cruz is refreshingly affordable: coffee < €1, light breakfast €2.5–3, casual lunch €7–8, restaurant dinner €15–20. On day one we hit the supermarket so you can DIY lunches at camp, meaning you’ll likely spend what you do at home—or less if you’re from pricier places like Germany, the US, the Netherlands or France. If you fancy new gear, budget extra for our in-camp discounts on Paris Truck, Blood Orange and Bastl Boards equipment.
Can I buy longboard gear during the camp?
Can I buy longboard gear during the camp?
Yes—stock permitting, our partner brands (Paris Truck, Blood Orange, Bastl Boards) sell trucks, wheels and decks on site with special guest-only discounts.
What is the average age of the participants?
What is the average age of the participants?
Most campers are 30–40 years old, but we’ve welcomed riders from 18 to 60. Age is just a number—if you’re stoked to learn, you’ll fit right in.
How do I pay?
How do I pay?
Once we confirm your spot, you pay the deposit by bank transfer or PayPal. The remaining balance is settled at check-in (cash, credit card, or PayPal).
Can I cancel my trip and get a refund?
Can I cancel my trip and get a refund?
Deposits are non-refundable, but part of the amount can be “parked” for a future camp if we resell your place:
- mote then 2 months before camp: we keep 30 % of your deposit (70 % credit).
- 2–1 months: we keep 50 % of your deposit (50 % credit).
- less then 1 month: we keep 70 % of your deposit (30 % credit). Credit is valid for one year or transferable to another person. Cancellations within 14 days of the start date receive no compensation.
Can I change my camp dates?
Can I change my camp dates?
Yes, with surcharges:
- More than 2 months ahead: +10 % of the total if we resell your spot; +20 % if we don’t.
- Less than 2 months ahead: +30 % if you resell the spot; deposit is lost if we can’t
What to Bring?
What to Bring?
- Comfortable shoes for skating(flat sole like vans, NO airmax, platforms, running shoes).
- comfortable clothes for skating.
- comfortable clothes for other activities.
- warm clothes because it can get cold and windy, especially in the evening (a hoodie, a jacket, a beanie).
- water bottle.
- sun protection (it ́s possible to buy it in the camp as well).
- swimwear.
- headwear.
- flip flops.
- beach towel
Reviews
@Theverityann ‘‘I will make it short. I had the most amazing week of my life at the longboard camp in this beautiful place @feelviana
@Evalindeberger ‘‘This has been one of the best and most fun weeks ever. The entire concept; learn something new, hanging out with a bunch of strangers that quickly became a close group, get physically tired while getting mentally charged. Beautiful settings, delicious food, live music and nice weather.
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