Art of Surfing 2026 Camps at Balancé

Description

From the moment I first stood up on a wave, my life has revolved around surfing. My passion for coaching has grown out of the knowledge and skills I’ve gained both as a competitive surfer and as the caddy for one of the world’s best surfers. Now, my mission is to help all surfers fulfill their potential – combining the art of crafting a surfer’s personal style with the science behind mastering the perfect technique.” – Matt Scorringe.

These El Salvador surf camps with TAOS are designed for the every day surfer, and are in incredible chance to take the next step to improve your surfing. Come join us with Matt, Bamba, Manuel and Adrian on October 24-29 (Camp 1, this listing) or for the second week of camp October 31 – November 5. Each surf camp includes 5 nights of accommodations at Balancé and 4 days of professional surf coaching with Matt.

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Why Join this Event?

Has your surfing plateaued? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. It’s a common problem for surfers that have been surfing recreationally for some time. Surfers often develop bad habits they’re not aware of, so they simply make the same mistake over and over again. This camp focuses on finding basic, realistic improvements we can make with your surfing that will help you get to the next level, be a more confident surfer, and start improving. Each of our coaches brings a unique skillset to the group along with years of coaching and competitive surfing experience.

Who Can Go?

This camp is for everyday intermediate surfers who can, at minimum, paddle out and catch waves independently. The surfer should be cutting across the face of the wave most of the time and looking to try or improve basic maneuvers.

This is NOT a high-performance camp, but we use professional coaching methods for everyday surfers to improve and progress towards a higher, stronger, confident level of surfing.

We cap the attendance at 8 surfers to ensure that we aren’t too crowded both in our own group and at any lineup we surf. This maximizes your time and attention with each of our coaches as well.

What's Included?

THE SURFING

  • 4 days of professional surf coaching with daily video analysis
  • Your photos and videos from the camp
  • *Board rentals not included but available upon request from our quiver at a discounted rate
  • 2 daily group surf coaching sessions
  • We include local surf guides, vehicles, and transports to the best waves each day
  • Great Waves right out front from hotel for more surfing as needed

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • 5 nights in Balancé’s lush accommodations
  • Shared or private room options available
  • Extra nights available a-la-carte before or after retreat

MEALS

  • Daily dawn patrol snack
  • Full breakfast after surfing
  • 3 dinners (2 nights out on the town)
  • Lunch daily (sometimes packed to-go based on surf schedule)
  • Daily smoothie / wellness drink
  • Daily fresh coconut
  • Purified drinking water refilled throughout your stay

LOGISTICS AND EXTRAS

  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • 2 Functional movement classes (Foundation Training)
  • 2 mobility based yoga classes
  • Local Surf Guide, vehicles, and transports to the best waves each day
  • All taxes and fees

THINGS NOT INCLUDED

  • *Two dinners are not included with the surf camp; we’ll go out on the town as a group to explore some local flavors and even catch some live music.
  • *Board rentals not included but available upon request from our quiver and available at a discount.
  • Massages, tours, excursions etc. that aren’t listed in the retreat package. These items are available upon request from our reception desk.

Itinerary

ARRIVAL DAY - October 24
Guest Check-ins
Free-surf Sessions
Intro to Camp Format and Planning the Week
Dinner out on the Town

SURF CAMP DAY 1
5:00am - 5:40 am Dawn Patrol Snack
5:45 am - 9:30 Morning Surf Session
Full Breakfast after Surfing
Free Time / Rest
Afternoon/Sunset Surf Session
Video Analysis
Welcome Dinner at Balancé

SURF CAMP DAY 2
5:00am - 5:40 am Dawn Patrol Snack
5:45 am - 9:30 Morning Surf Session
Full Breakfast after Surfing
Free Time / Rest
Afternoon/Sunset Surf Session
Video Analysis
Dinner at Balancé

SURF CAMP DAY 3
5:00am - 5:40 am Dawn Patrol Snack
5:45 am - 9:30 Morning Surf Session
Full Breakfast after Surfing
Free Time / Rest
Afternoon/Sunset Surf Session
Video Analysis
Dinner out on the Town

SURF CAMP DAY 4
5:00am - 5:40 am Dawn Patrol Snack
5:45 am - 9:30 Morning Surf Session
Full Breakfast after Surfing
Free Time / Rest
Afternoon/Sunset Surf Session
Video Analysis
End of Camp Dinner at Balancé

October 29 - CHECKOUT DAY (12pm checkout)
Morning Breakfast included in the

What's Included

  • Professional Surf Coach
  • Video Analysis
  • Lush Accommodations
  • Healthy - Made from Scratch Food

Options

All rates in USD and exclude applicable taxes.

$2300 to $3100

$2500

$2700

$2400

$2600