BeachSports
A large group of BeachSports campers in the water with coaches, at the beach

Est. 1995 · South Bay

About Us

Origin Story

Beginning of BeachSports

Founded in 1995 by LA County Lifeguards, BeachSports began as a youth beach and surf camp in the South Bay, created to give kids structured, safe education in ocean awareness and beach skills.

In 2010, Tommy Ostendorf reprogrammed and evolved the camp, keeping its core mission intact while shaping the programs into what BeachSports is today.

BeachSports Team

Who We Are

Location Directors

BeachSports Journey

From Beach to Beyond

  1. Young BeachSports campers discovering the beach with a coach
    Age 4–61

    Beach Program

    Discover the Beach

    Build a love of the ocean through our BEACH program, the foundation for everything.

  2. A BeachSports camper boogie boarding through the whitewater
    Age 7–82

    Ocean Program

    Ocean Knowledge

    Develop awareness and skills to safely enjoy the water through our OCEAN program.

  3. A BeachSports camper riding a wave
    Age 7–133

    Sport Programs

    Find Your Passion

    Surf, Volleyball, Skate: discover a sport that stays with you for life.

  4. A BeachSports coach-in-training helping younger campers
    Age 14–154

    Coach-in-Training

    Grow With Us

    Join as a CIT to develop leadership, communication, and real responsibility.

  5. A young BeachSports coach on their first job with campers
    Age 16–175

    Junior Coach

    Your First Job

    Be the role model you once looked up to, with full support every step of the way.

  6. A BeachSports coach and leader on the beach
    Age 18–21+6

    Leadership

    Become a Leader

    Lead as Head Coach, Director, or Admin to manage people and build your career.

  7. BeachSports campers and coaches together — always family
    Beyond7

    Always Family

    Beyond the Beach

    Embrace your passions. Your BeachSports team is always in your corner.

What Families Say

Parent Testimonials

501(c)(3)

BeachSports Foundation

We believe every child deserves the chance to participate in BeachSports programs and thrive at the beach. Our mission is to ensure that any child, regardless of physical, developmental, or cognitive differences, can safely and confidently participate in the BeachSports experience.

A group of BeachSports campers and coaches together on the beach

Giving Back

Giving Back

Being locally owned and operated, we are proud to financially and operationally support several local non-profit and education foundations.

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Redondo Beach Education Foundation
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation
El Segundo Education Foundation
Peninsula Education Foundation
American Martyrs School
Walk With Sally
Cancer Support Community South Bay
Friendship Foundation
Mychal's Learning Place
PS I Love You Foundation
Mauli Ola Foundation
Costa Surf Team
South Bay Boardriders Club
MBX Foundation
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Redondo Beach Education Foundation
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation
El Segundo Education Foundation
Peninsula Education Foundation
American Martyrs School
Walk With Sally
Cancer Support Community South Bay
Friendship Foundation
Mychal's Learning Place
PS I Love You Foundation
Mauli Ola Foundation
Costa Surf Team
South Bay Boardriders Club
MBX Foundation
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Redondo Beach Education Foundation
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation
El Segundo Education Foundation
Peninsula Education Foundation
American Martyrs School
Walk With Sally
Cancer Support Community South Bay
Friendship Foundation
Mychal's Learning Place
PS I Love You Foundation
Mauli Ola Foundation
Costa Surf Team
South Bay Boardriders Club
MBX Foundation

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