Camp Info
| Ages: | 7–16 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Water: | Water, Swimming, Pool, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing |
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Chula Vista, CA, USA
Summer Aquatic Adventure Camp is a youth water-sports day camp for ages 7–16. The camp is run by Crown Cove Aquatic Center, a Southwestern College facility focused on aquatic education, recreation, paddling, sailing, CPR, first aid, and youth programming.
The camp gives children a full day of water-based activities and beachside teamwork. Campers are introduced to kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, swimming, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, basic water safety, and First Aid and CPR. The week also includes team-building games and beach activities such as sand volleyball and sand games.
The tone is active, outdoor, and skill-based. Campers are split into small groups after orientation and a swim test. That structure helps staff understand each child’s comfort level in the water and gives campers a safer path into boating and other water activities.
The program fits kids who are comfortable around water and ready for a full day outside. Younger campers can get an exciting first taste of paddling and sailing, while teens may appreciate longer-distance paddling, solo-sailing practice, surf skills, and broader bay-based excursions. Swimming proficiency is recommended because many activities happen in or around open water.
| Ages: | 7–16 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Water: | Water, Swimming, Pool, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $445 | |
| Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026 | 5 | $445 |
Summer Aquatic Adventure Camp is a day camp. Campers attend from morning to afternoon and return home at the end of each camp day. No overnight lodging, cabins, dorm rooms, hotel stays, or residential supervision are included.
The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Most sessions are Monday through Friday, while one shorter holiday-week session runs Monday through Wednesday. Families should plan for daily drop-off and pick-up at Crown Cove Aquatic Center inside Silver Strand State Beach.
The camp setting is aquatic rather than classroom-based. Campers spend their day near the bay, beach, boating equipment, and water sports instruction areas. Activities can shift with weather, water quality, and temperature, so the schedule has some built-in flexibility.
This is not a passive beach daycare program. It is a structured water-sports camp with boating instruction, surf practice, team activities, lunch, and supervised water-based skill development.
The camp day includes a lunch break. Prepared meals are not included in the program, so families should plan to send lunch unless they receive different instructions from the camp before the session starts.
Crown Cove Aquatic Center is a nut-free zone. Campers should not bring tree-nut-related items to camp. If a child arrives with an item containing tree nuts, staff hold the item until the end of the day. Food and snacks may not be shared among campers due to allergy concerns.
A full day at an aquatic camp also calls for plenty of drinking water. Campers spend time outdoors, on the beach, and on the water, so hydration matters. A practical camp bag should include lunch, water, sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes.
Safety begins on the first day with orientation, small-group placement, and a swim test. The swim test helps staff assess each camper’s swimming ability and identify who may need extra care and supervision during water activities.
The camp uses low instructor-to-camper ratios and small-group instruction. Campers learn water skills in a structured setting rather than simply being sent out to play. Activities include kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, swimming, and Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, all of which require listening, following directions, and staying with the group.
Families provide authorized pick-up information before camp. Campers aged 15 or older may sign themselves out only with prior permission from a parent or guardian and signatures from both the parent or guardian and the camper.
A completed health history and permission form is required before the first day of camp. Health information is treated as confidential and shared only with people caring for the camper, such as a first aider.
Families list health conditions, adaptive devices, allergies, immunization history, swimming proficiency, and any individual needs the camp should know before the child attends. The form asks about conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, heart conditions, hearing impairment, allergies, and required medications.
Summer Aquatic Adventure Camp gives campers a broad introduction to water sports across the week. Monday begins with orientation, small groups, a swim test, kayaking, and sailing. From there, campers rotate into stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, different sailboats, surfing, beach games, and water activities.
The program is hands-on. Campers learn by getting on the water, handling equipment, practicing skills, and working with instructors. Sailing activities may include capsize drills, rigging, tacking, jibing, and sailing practice inside the cove. Surfing activities include surf introduction, pop-ups, and surf safety.
The schedule can change on short notice because of weather, water quality, and temperature. That flexibility is important for a camp based on real outdoor water conditions. When the water plan changes, campers still have active alternatives such as sand games, team-building, or beach activities.
Camp schedules may change on short notice because of weather, water quality, or temperature.
Swimming proficiency is recommended.
Campers complete a swim test on the first day.
