Travel Information
2025 Travel Information
Getting to your Maui Surf Camp – Free Airport Shuttles provided on Opening Opening Day 11am – 3pm / Closing Day: 9 – 11am. Please fly into and out of Kahului, Maui (airport code OGG). Before the camp start date, you will receive an email link to our travel form. Please complete our travel form with your airline itinerary so we can arrange your airport shuttle.
ARRIVALS
If arriving by plane, please arrive before 3pm on opening day. A staff member will be at baggage claim to pick you up. If you arrive later than 3pm there is a chance you may need to secure a ride share/taxi to bring you to camp as all staff are needed for Opening Circle.
If arriving by car, please be at Camp Olowalu by 3pm for our 4pm opening circle. (You do not NEED a car for this camp, on-island transportation is included in the cost)
Please note that if you arrive a day or more before camp start date or stay after the camp closing date, you will be in charge of your own accommodations for those nights. We can coordinate with you for a pick-up or drop-off in Kahului on Opening/Closing Days.
DEPARTURES
*If departing by plane, please schedule a departure of (ideally) 11:30am or later. On Closing Day, all airport shuttles leave camp at 9am which gets you to the airport around 9:30am at the earliest. We recommend giving yourself 2 hours before your departure in case the airport lines are long. If you want to get there with less time ahead of your flight, Maui Surfer Girls can’t be held responsible for any missed flights. If your departure is earlier than 11:30am, you will need to schedule a ride share pick-up (Uber, etc.) for yourself from Camp Olowalu.
*On closing day, the last airport drop-off time is at 11am. If you have a late departure and want to explore the island a little before you leave, we can drop you off in Kahului to rent a car or Pa’ia (10 minutes from airport) to do some shopping/dining. You will be in charge of your afternoon/evening transportation back to airport. Ride services such as Uber are typically always available.
Packing List
One of the most common questions that we receive after a booking for our Maui surf camp is “What should we bring?”. Please review our packing lists below to set yourself up for success. Our camp store will have many of these items available for purchase if you would prefer to get these items once you arrive. Click the links to view items and size charts.
Required for Surfing
- 3 swim suits or more– check out maui-girl.com for some great styles! Use code LOVESURF for 20% off!
- 1-2 pairs Surf pants or quick dry leggings (Especially for first time surfers, non-cotton material is best)
- 1 pair neoprene booties or water shoes (REQUIRED for first timers or beginners who have never surfed over reef before)
- 1 Long sleeve rash-guard to prevent board rash/sunburns (for sale online or in camp store)
- 2 Reusable water bottles (1 qt. capacity, also for sale in our camp store)
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen 30+ SPF (NO chemical sunscreens – only Zinc or Titanium Dioxide). Our favorite is the SPF 33 Face+Body Tin
from One Love Body Soul. Use the code mauisurfergirls15 for 15% off at onelovebodysoul.com - 1 BEACH TOWEL Check out our new MSG Turkish Towels available online or at the camp store (Turkish towels pack small and dry quickly, highly recommend!). We will have beach towels available to rent for the week at $5 each if you would prefer to pack lighter. Keep an eye on your pre-camp emails for details.
- 1 day pack to pack sunscreen, water bottles and towel for the beach
Required for Camp
- 3 each of t-shirts, tanks, shorts and as many under garments as you need for the week
- 1 sweatshirt check out our MSG Hoodie! (it does get chilly at night sometimes)
- 1 pair jeans or long pants
- 1 pair flip-flops (slippahs as we call them) or Tevas/Chacos
- 1 pair of closed toe shoes, comfortable for hiking
- 2 pairs of socks
- 1 brimmed hat
- 1 pair sunglasses
- Cash for Gratuities: Massage Therapist ($20-30+), Camp staff (including Surf Coaches & Caterers – $120-200+), and for various guided activities ($10-20+).
- 1 floral print or dressy t-shirt, skirt, or dress (we have one night during the week we like to get a little fancy)
- Pajamas
- Toiletry bag with toiletry items (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, toothbrush & paste, etc)
- Any medications needed for the week (camp does have the basics-Tylenol, Motrin, etc)
- 1 towel just for showers, optional washcloth (again, Turkish towels pack small and dry quick)
- 1 towel or sarong for sitting on the lawn at camp or to stretch/do yoga
- Headlamp or flash light (and batteries)
- Health insurance card
*There are laundry facilities available at our Maui surf camp. Our coin operated machine is $2.50 /load! We will have quarters to trade for dollars as well as detergent.
Extras
Please pack lightly. At our Maui surf camp, less is more.
- Backup sunglasses
- Small handheld mirror or compact if desired, the one large mirror in each bathroom can get backed up if multiple people are trying to do makeup, etc
- Eye masks or earplugs if needed for sleeping
- Your own surfboard (optional)
- Reading material, journal/pen
- Camera/GoPro & phone/tablet/laptop (there is limited wi-fi) plus charger cords (each cabin has power outlets)
- Hammock
- Money for the camp store (with hats, rash guards, shirts, hoodies and more for sale!) We accept cash, Venmo or can run credit cards via Square.
- A 2nd pillow (small/packable) if you need one. We supply linens (flat & fitted sheet and a light blanket) and one pillow (with pillowcase) per camper.
