Instructors and Staff

We take great pride in our talented instructors. They are individuals with strong surfing skills, lifesaving, and ocean knowledge. La Jolla Surf Camp promotes, teaches, and supports surfing to kids of all ages and abilities. Our instructors believe that through kindness, patience, and most of all fun, a child has the greatest opportunity to be successful.

	Monique Places you have traveled for surfing? Costa Rica, Hawaii, Mexico How did you get into surfing? I begged my dad's scuba diving buddy to teach me. Then, two weeks later, I signed up for surf camp! What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? Seeing the smile on someone's face when they catch their first wave. That look is just classic! You know then that they are stoked for life. What are some of your other hobbies/interests? I love scuba diving, architecture. I am an Art History and Spanish student, so I love to travel and visit art museums.
	Danny Places you have traveled for surfing? Hawaii, California How did you get into surfing? I learned to surf with some friends during a camping trip and I got hooked. What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? Seeing people turn around and look at me with a huge smile on their face after riding a wave in. What are some of your other hobbies/interests? I enjoy scuba diving, swimming, learning about animals
	Gina "Gigi" Places you have traveled for surfing? Gina “Gigi” How did you get into surfing? I always loved to go to the beach as a kid so I had my dad buy me a surfboard at the age of 12. What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? I love seeing students get stoked! What are some of your other hobbies/interests? Snowboarding, hiking, traveling, art, photography, sculpting.
	David Places you have traveled for surfing? California and Baja How did you get into surfing? I really missed the water when I went to school, so I got inspired here in San Diego! What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? Seeing the look on their faces when they stand up. What are some of your other hobbies/interests? Travelling, going to shows, living life to the fullest!
	Melanie Nickname: Mel Places you have traveled for surfing? Gold Coast, Australia, Hawaii How did you get into surfing? I have always loved the ocean. I took a lesson one day then surfed everyday until I got it! What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? When people learn to surf, they are having so much fun and the enthusiasm is contagious. What are some of your other hobbies/interests? Running in beach, Staying fit, Yoga
	Grant Places you have traveled for surfing? Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, France How did you get into surfing? My brother taught me. What is your favorite part about teaching people how to surf? It's fun to pass something on to other people, especially when it's something that makes me so happy. What are some of your other hobbies/interests? Traveling, music, snow boarding.