DAN'S PAPERS, February 26, 2010 Page 25 www.danshamptons.com
Surfing Camp Teaches Water Safety and Fun By David Lion Rattiner Let’s face it. Your little tot wants to learn how to surf and you have no idea how to do it. Surfing is not an easy sport to learn, and a real desire to do it is only half the battle. It requires swimming skills, ocean knowledge, ocean safety and a high degree of balance. Kids look up to surfers because they are well aware of how hard it is and in the Hamptons, there is no cooler thing for a young kid to do. Maybe that’s why Shane Dyckman of Flying Point Surf School, seems to have so much fun with his campers teaching them surfing, or perhaps it’s because it is just so much fun to do and is so incredibly healthy of an activity for kids. Flying Point Surf School in Southampton is directed by Shane Dyckman, and is known for its friendly, laid-back approach to surfing. Not only can kids there learn how to master a demanding sport, but friendships are built and lasting connections are made. We have yet to hear of an unhappy customer at this surfing camp, which teaches kids everything there is to know about the sport in an extremely safe and enjoyable setting. The camp runs Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 12 noon with private lessons offered in
Shayne Dyckman with his campers. the afternoons and on weekends, but as Dyckman points out, it isn’t just about learning how to ride a wave. Dyckman is a former Ponquogue lifeguard and has a vested interest in teaching kids about water safety, while they also have fun in the ocean. “We’re teaching these kids something that they learn for their whole lives; it’s not just about riding waves, we’re teaching them how to be safe in the ocean. If anything comes up in their lives in the future in the water they’ll make it in. We’re really teaching them something valuable.”
The truth about surfing is that if your kids learn the sport, you will never have to worry about them being in the ocean ever again. Surfers truly learn how to respect and work with the ocean. They learn how to master swimming techniques, balance, and of course, having a great time. If you’re in the Hampton’s and want to learn to surf, stand-up paddle or kayak, there is one great place to go for summer camp fun and that place is “Flying Point Surf School” at 65 Main street, Southampton. Owner and surf school director Shane Dyckman is the real deal and has 25 years of experience, including a stint as a Southampton town ocean lifeguard and a passion for surfing. On top of this, Shane and all of his instructors are also First Aid/CPR certified. Within just a few minutes of being around Dyckman, you can tell how passionate he is about surfing, the local area, and teaching kids to have fun while surfing or swimming in the ocean. If you’d like to check out Flying Point Surf School they are located at 65 Main Street, Southampton. You can also call them directly at 516-885-6607. Cowabunga!
FLYING POINT SURF SCHOOL
DATES
for boys and girls, ages 4-12
June 14 - June 18 June 21 - June 25 June 28 - July 2
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture-the-Flag and more!
July 5 - July 9 July 12- July 16 July 19 - July 23 July 26 - July 30
July Session: June 28 - July 30 (5 weeks) August Session: August 2 - Sept. 3 (5 weeks)
Aug 2 - Aug 6 Aug 9 - Aug 13 Aug 16 - Aug 20 Aug 23 - Aug 27 Aug 30 - Sept 3 Sept 6 - Sept 10
SURF CAMP 2010
Surf Camp is five days a week (Mon - Fri) and each week is a complete session Camp Hours are 9:00am to 12:00pm $125 per day (3 hours) s $500 Four days s $600 Five days * Full Day 9:00am to 3:00pm available with limited enrollment (price upon request)
All equipment is included (own wetsuit recommended) Healthy snacks and beverages always provided 3:1 Student / instructor ratio - Supervision and safety are our primary objectives
Private Surf Lessons Stand Up Paddle Lessons/Expeditions
516.885.6607
WWW.FLYINGPOINTSURFSCHOOL.COM
*Half-Day Program: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. * Full-Day Program: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call (631) 267 - CAMP for information. www.easthamptonsportscamp.com Limited enrollment, so hurry!
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