10 one Week Sessions
June 15-August 21, 2009
Questions?
Email us at camps@essr.ucsb.edu
The Surf & Kayak Camp will take place at UCSB's Campus Point and will include surfing instruction, kayak instruction, beach activities and environmental education. This camp is designed to encourage marine interaction through recreation and education. This is a unique opportunity for kids to learn about, respect and enjoy the resources our coast provides.
Camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-15.
Due to the inherent risk involved with ocean activities, this camp is best suited to responsible children with strong swimming skills.
If you register online, please print out and return the Consent to Treat Form, prior to your child's participation in the program.
2009 Dates
1 - June 15-19
2 - June 22-26
3 - June 29-July 2*
4 - July 6-10
5 - July 13-17
6 - July 20-24
7 - July 27-31
8 - August 3-7
9 - August 10-14
10 - August 17-21
Sessions run 1:00pm-5:00pm
Pick-up time is 5:00pm-5:30pm†
*There is no camp on July 3rd
Activities
Activities will vary depending on weather, tide and wind conditions.
Ocean activities include: surfing, kayaking, stand-up-paddling, bodyboarding, swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling.
Beach activities include: volleyball, tug-o-war, tidepooling, smashball, relay races, environmental education, capture the chicken, beach flags, sand castle building and visits to the UCSB Marine Science Institute touch tanks.
Activities will vary depending on weather, tide and wind conditions. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
Cost
$105 per session*
Session 3 is $85 due to 4th of July holiday
*A camp rash guard is included in the camp fee.The rash guard will be available when your child arrives at camp. One rash guard per camper/per summer.
Summer Day Camp Combo
Morning care is available with the UCSB Summer Day Camp from 7:15am-1:00pm, at an additional cost of $60 per week.
($55 for session 3). See below for more details.
What We Provide
We will provide: soft beginner surfboards, kayaks (paddles, lifevests, helmets), boogie boards, volleyballs soccerballs, kickballs, masks & snorkels, tarps for shade, various beach games, first aid, surf & kayak instruction, extra sunscreen. A camp rash guard is now required for all campers and is included in your tuition. (There is a limit of one rash guard per camper per summer.)
We provide a limited number of surf boards and boogie boards. Campers will sign up for boards and we will switch boards periodically. If you would like to bring your own surf/boogie board, make sure it has a leash (surfboards especially), and please mark it with your name. We will not be able to provide storage for personal equipment.
As with surfing, campers will sign up for kayaks and 2 to 3 groups will go out daily with an instructor.
This is our twelfth year of camp, and the format works well. There are always plenty of equipment, activities, and happy campers.
What You Should Bring
Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, etc.), full water bottle, warm clothes, towel, lunch and/or snacks, backpack.
Optional personal equipment: wetsuit, surfboard, boogie board, aquasocks, swim fins, goggles. It can get cold so a "shortie" wetsuit is recommended but not required. Wetsuits can be found at local surf shops as well as stores such as Costco, Sportmart, Big 5. You can inquire about renting wetsuits from SCUBA diving shops.
Please do not bring: electronic equipment (gameboy, ipod, etc.).
Staff
All counselors are certified Red Cross lifeguards and possess current certification in CPR and first aid.
Program Location
The Surf & Kayak Camp is based at Campus Point on the UCSB Campus. Campus Point is located at the end of Lagoon Road. Metered parking is available in Lot 6. See our map for detailed directions.
Registration Location
You can register for the Surf & Kayak Camp online, via mail or in person at the Recreation Center cashier's office. Sessions do sell out so be sure to check this page for session availability.
Summer Day Camp Combo
If you need full day care for your children, then combining the Surf & Kayak Camp with the UCSB Summer Day Camp is the way to go. For an additional fee of $60 per week, you can drop your child off as early as 7:15am at the Summer Day Camp. Campers will be walked to the Surf & Kayak Camp at noon by a counselor. You pick up at the Surf & Kayak Camp in the afternoon. See the Summer Day Camp webpage for more information on activities.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel (in writing) prior to the Friday before your session, you will receive a full refund less a $25 administration fee.
Late Pick Up Fee
†Parents who pick up campers after 5:30pm will incur a late pick-up fee of $10 for every 15 minutes late.
UCSB Campus Point Web Cam