California Dreaming Surf Camp

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We are partnering with Degree 33 Surfboards, a respected local company based in San Diego. They've built their brand on a commitment to quality and a welcoming, non-elitist approach to surfing. Their team of lifelong surfers is dedicated to helping people of all skill levels find the perfect board and grow their love for the sport. Their philosophy perfectly matches the supportive and inclusive environment we're creating for the camp.

Danielle is a free surfer and ambassador for Stewart Surfboards and Birdom Surfboards. With over twenty years of surfing experience — ten of them in North County San Diego, she brings both depth and passion to the lineup. As co-founder of the surf collective Textured Waves, Danielle has led women surfers of all levels on trips to Hawaii, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Fiji, fostering connection and representation in the surf community. Beyond surfing, she works as a copywriter, digital content creator, producer, and broadcast captioner, providing transcription services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. When she’s not in the ocean, Danielle enjoys gardening, lap swimming, and hiking with her family in Oceanside, where she resides.

Chef & Creative Food Curator

Thumn is  the founder of Thumn’s Dinner Club, a project born from her love of cooking, creativity, and community. Inspired by her father’s culinary talent, she blends Middle Eastern roots with global flavors, creating meals that feel soulful, vibrant, and unforgettable. From Mediterranean and Spanish dishes to playful fusion with Japanese and Mexican influences, her food is always about connection and joy.

When she’s not in the kitchen, Thumn loves camping, hiking, pottery, and making clothes, and now, soaking up the surf camp lifestyle. She’s excited to bring nourishing, flavorful meals to the table and share in the energy of good waves, good people, and good food.

Photographer & Producer

Mirae Campbell is a talented photographer and our official camp photographer. Specializing in candid moments, she uses her expertise in surf, branding, and travel photography to capture the world as she sees it. A true creative with a passion for learning and creating, Mirae's unique perspective will ensure every special moment of our camp is beautifully documented.