About Us
Why OIB Surf Camp?
With safety being our highest priority, our experienced instructors build a lesson plan focused on creating a fun, safe environment to learn one of the world’s coolest sports.
We take what we do very seriously and understand the great responsibilities that come with practicing water activities.
That’s why we’ve assembled a team with a hyper focus on these core values. Meet the team below!
What’s Included?
- Water Safety Instruction
- 1:3 Instructor to Student Ratio
- Surf Lessons
- Surfboards Provided (soft top for beginners!)
- Surfing Etiquette
- Games and Beach FUN
- Surfboard Design Expertise from Shaper Jesse McCrery.
- T-Shirts & Surf Camp Certificates
- Watermelon Race and Awards on Thursday!
- NEW!!! High quality group and individual photos are now included in the cost of camp!
Private Lessons!
We also offer private surf lessons for individuals, groups, and families. These are on an hourly basis and include beach and water instruction.
This option is great for kids and adults that need a little help jump-starting their surfing without going to camp. Lessons are offered everyday and set up by appointment.
We offer beginning to advanced surf instruction and everything in between!
Our Story
Longest running Surf Camp on Ocean Isle Beach!
OIB Surf Camp got its start in 1992 when middle school teacher, Marty Mentzer, decided to spread the love of surfing to kids in her community… it has since expanded to surfers from NC and beyond… as far away as South Africa!!
Marty got her introduction to surfing at Shallotte Middle, as coach of the Shallotte Shredders Surf Team from 1989-1992. She had previously been a Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard in Williamsburg Va. from 1982-1987. Upon moving to the beach, she took up the sport of surfing with the support of her students. She began competitive surfing in 1991 and is still competing in the Eastern Surfing Association competitions and Wahine contests among others. Marty has surfed at the National level in United States Surfing Federation (USSF) Championships held in California, Texas, and Hawaii. She has traveled to Central America many times and has conducted surf lessons and camps since 1992. She is looking forward to the another awesome summer of Surf Camp at Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
Meet the Team
Jesse McCrery
Jesse McCrery has been surfing forever. He is the owner of JM Surfboards where he shapes custom made surfboards for surfers up and down the East Coast. As a child, Jesse spent most of his days surfing and exploring the coast, traveling wherever the best surf could be found. As a 5 time East Coast Surfing Champion, Jesse had the opportunity to travel the world, spending time in a handful of beach towns. After high school Jesse began his professional career as a surfboard shaper, starting his own line of custom handmade surfboards. JM Surfboards was started in 2000 and continues on today, still handshaped by Jesse in Ocean Isle Beach. Jesse continued to hone his creative talents in the building industry as a custom finish carpenter, working with a successful area builder. Ultimately it was Jesse’s love for people and surfing that led him to open a Retail and Coffee Shop in Ocean Isle Beach in 2011 which he sold in 2016. Jesse continues to share his passion for the ocean with children as co-owner of OIB Surf Camp
Cole Fickes
Hey, I’m Cole. I’ve lived in the Ocean Isle Beach area my whole life. I’ve been surfing here since I was 4. I’ve worked at OIB Surf Camp for several years and I’ve loved every minute of it. If I’m not surfing, I’m out skating or fishing.
Kaely White
At 14 years old, Kaely (Kiki) has been surfing for half her life. She loves working with the littlest surfers and making them feel safe in the water. She also loves paddle boarding, swimming, and caring for the ocean.
Julia Super
Julia took her first surf lesson from Jesse when she was 8 years old. She hated walking on the shells of OIB but quickly learned to love surfing more! As a part time resident of sunset beach, Julia started attending OIB Surf Camp and never looked back. Julia loves all things ocean and is now studying Marine Science.
Hayden Mann
Hayden ”Mackerel” Mann, at 17 years old, has been surfing for about 3 years. He could not love it more! Living in Brunswick County, he goes to the beach to swim, surf, and fish often. When not at the beach, he likes to play guitar and read.
Autumn Sanders
I’m 17, only surfed for a couple of years but I love it, and I love just hanging out at the beach!
Bella Huddle
Hey! I’m Bella and I’ve been surfing for 7 years. I’m from Virginia but my family has a house in OIB I love camp so much!!
Maddie Bermudez
I’m 15 years old and started surfing a couple years ago. Since then over the summer I practically went every day and really found a love for the sport and try to surf whenever I’m free. I’m also a travel soccer and a travel basketball player. That takes up most of my time during the winter but during the summer my days are dedicated to surfing. I love the water and have always dreamed of being able to surf. I can’t wait to help other people find the same love for the sport!
Carson Hicks
Carson is 17 and his family has a house on OIB. He recently joined the Surf Camp Team 3 years ago. He love’s helping people learn how to surf almost as much as he loves surfing!
Taylor Madison
Taylor , also known as T-Money at camp, fell in love with surfing when everything else was shut down in 2020. She continued to surf that fall and again in the summer of 2021. Taylor is 15 and lives full time in Raleigh, NC but her family spends their summer break in Ocean Isle. Taylor is a natural in the water and also enjoys skimboarding. When she is not surfing you can find her on the soccer field or riding a skateboard. Taylor thinks that learning to surf has been amazing and she looks forward to helping others find that perfect wave this summer!
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