Our BLog
We’re digging into the archives to revisit the early days of Third Coast with this 2009 appearance on The Today Show (NBC). Mike Leonard visited our original surf shop in New Buffalo and met up with local surfers at New Buffalo City Beach for some cold-water waves. Back then, freshwater…
After a morning at beach camp, most kids aren’t ready to call it a day — and honestly, neither are parents. The New Buffalo area makes it easy to keep the fun going without overplanning. Here are a few of our favorite simple, go-to options after camp. Keep It Easy:…
A day at beach camp will work up an appetite for any kid! Halfway through each morning or afternoon session, counselors bring the group together for a snack break, giving kids a chance to refuel, rehydrate, and share a little extra laughter before diving back into surfing, paddleboarding, and beach…
Our journey began in 2005 with Third Coast Surf Shop, serving the growing Great Lakes surfing community through retail stores, lessons, rentals, and camps. In those early years, the shop was the hub — boards on the walls, gear lined up, and a steady flow of people excited about getting…
Give Them a Summer to Remember
Ensure your kid’s best summer ever with surfing, paddleboarding, games, and more.
- Build Confidence and Independence Outdoors and in the Water
- Cost: $230 per child / 5-day session