About Us
At Surf Dojo, we believe the ocean is more than just a playground—it’s a powerful teacher. Through surfing, mentorship, and community support, we empower youth in Costa Rica to grow with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
By offering scholarships, transportation, and essential resources, we make our programs accessible to all passionate young surfers. In doing so, we create safe, supportive spaces where kids can build life skills, connect with the environment, and become role models in their communities.
VALUES
Our Mission
Empowering youth, protecting oceans, and preserving surf culture. We give back to surfing through world-class surf training, conservation, mentorship, and education—safeguarding waves, our planet, and the next generation.
Our Vision
To build a global movement where empowered youth lead with purpose, protect our oceans, and preserve coastal culture—creating resilient communities that live in harmony with nature for generations to come.

Our core pillars
Active lifestyle
Encouraging youth to embrace an active and balanced lifestyle through surfing, skating, swimming, apnea, and physical conditioning. By building healthy habits, discipline, and a love for movement, our students grow stronger, more resilient, and more confident.
environmental Stewardship
Cultivating respect and responsibility for the ocean and environment through hands-on conservation, beach clean-ups, and sustainability education. By learning to care for their ecosystem, our youth become advocates for ocean health and leaders in environmental action.
mental health & Wellness
Fostering emotional resilience, focus, and self-confidence through sports psychology, mentorship, mindfulness, and stress-management tools. By prioritizing mental health, youth develop the inner strength and balance needed to thrive in and out of the water.
THREATS
In today’s society, our youth face a multitude of threats that can hinder their growth, development, and overall well-being.
School Dropouts
High Exposure to Criminal Activities
Drugs and Alcohol
Dysfunctional Families
Personal and Cultural Traumas
Increased Screentime
Gentrification
Environmental Pollution
Expensive Cost of Equipment
Meet Our team

Branden Roberts
Executive Director

Carlos Picado
Chief Financial Officer

Camila Catriman
Marketing Director

Ivan Camacho
Content Creator

Jair perez
Surf & Skate Coach

Gustavo Rodriguez
Fitness Coach

Tamzin Myburgh
Swim Coach