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Aloha Beach Camp Summer Camp Blog 2020

Is it too late to sign up for camp?

2/26/2021

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There's an interesting article on lasummercamps.com today. Talks about how the coronavirus has created a huge demand for kids' summer camps and how tough it will be for parents to find available space at camp this year.

From a personal perspective, we can tell you we still have room for your camper at Aloha, but it's getting tight. Everything the article says is true. Here's the link again so you're up to speed on how hard it might be to find room as camp this summer in a post-pandemic environment.
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How to Find the Best 2021 Summer Camps for Your Kids

2/22/2021

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Girl boogie boarding at Aloha Beach Camp
February's almost over. Spring break will be here soon.  It's time to sign up for summer camp! 

Most camps are expecting a record camper turnout this summer.  Families want to provide their kids with the very best summer camp experience possible to make up for lost time and experiences after their kids have been forced to stay cooped up inside for so long.

Start  with Aloha Beach Camp

Of course we hope you'll choose Aloha Beach Camp! We're L.A.'s only   5-Star, American Camp Association Accredited  beach camp with operating licenses and   permits  from the  Los Angeles County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors  and  the L.A. County Dept. of Public  Health.  That means we are a COVID-compliant business  dedicated to your child's health,   safety and fun at camp this summer. ​
That means this coming summer is more meaningful and important  than ever. Demand for camp is at an all-time high, and  many programs are already enrolling kids.   In fact,  many camps are reporting an interesting trend: As COVID restrictions  begin to relax and the vaccine provides new hope for some return  to normalcy,   families are signing  up for camp earlier than  ever  while recognizing how  competitive finding available space at the top camps this year will be.

The question  remains, though: How do you even FIND the best summer camps?   Simply signing up for the first camp you find isn't enough, let alone wise. You need to make sure you're  choosing one with  appropriate credentials,  a  proven track record,  quality reputation and an overall above-board program where the counselors and staff are committed to  creating a  safe, fun  and memorable experience for your kids this summer.

CampSearch.com can  help you find the best camps

CampSearch.com summer camp directory logo.
CampSearch.com is a summer camp search engine and directory you can use to help you find the best 2021 summer camps.
On the other hand, we understand  many families   visit our website every day, many of whom do  not live in L.A.  which means  attending our  day camp isn't an  option.  In this case, we suggest   visiting  CampSearch.com, one of the   more notable  summer camp search engines and directories to help you     find the best 2021 summer camp. ​
​Last we checked, there's over 100 programs listed on   CampSearch, each of whom have descriptive profiles so you can learn more about them. More camp are adding every day. 
Aloha Beach Camp has a profile  listing there, too. But in addition to us, you can find literally any type of  camp you want, according to any criteria important to you, such as type of camp, camp location, etc. enabling you to find the best summer program for your kids this year. ​
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March 21 Open House Takes Place online

2/9/2021

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3 Aloha Beach Camp campers and their camp counselor pose for a picutre at Zuma Beachre
Each year Aloha Beach Camp hosts a series of Open House events where kids and families can learn more about the camp, meet the staff and see how Aloha Beach Camp operates on a day-to-day basis. While Open Houses have historically taken place at Zuma Beach, this year we have moved our Open Houses online. The first Open House takes place Sunday, March 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Google Meet.   Get more Open House information here.
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How will COVID Affect our Day-by-Day Enrollment Feature?

1/26/2021

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Hand-picking your own dates has always been a staple of Aloha Beach Camp enrollment. Families love the flexibility of creating their own schedules rather than conforming to regimented prearranged session dates set by the camp.

For now, we are keeping things status quo while remaining optimistic you'll be able to continue choosing your own camp dates this summer.

At the same time, news, information and regulations pertaining to COVID protocol is constantly evolving. Depending on what we hear from local health and safety regulators in the months ahead, campers may be required to sign up for camp according to an attendance schedule  that  more resembles an organized session structure than coming and going to camp whenever they please. 

For example, in light of COVID we may need to switch to a series of 10 individual one-week (Monday through Friday) sessions. Under this scenario, campers would need to attend camp Monday through Friday for the entire week. (You could sign up for as many or as few weekly sessions as you want, but your child would need to attend camp all 5 days each week for every session you choose.) This would ensure campers are not coming and going in and out of camp as they please, and help to reduce  potential spread of COVID 19.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. For now, feel free to sign up for camp on any schedule you want. You can pick consecutive days or sprinkle them out over the course of the summer -- totally your call.

If we need our day-by-day enrollment format and require more more regimented registration procedures, we will give you ample notice. You will certainly have enough time to rearrange your child's enrollment according to a convenient schedule that fits your needs, and we will help make this process seamless and easy.

So, sign up now and pick you own dates!
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How will coronavirus affect the open house?

11/29/2020

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Our first open house is scheduled for Sunday, March 21 at Zuma Beach, Malibu. This is a live event where  families and kids can meet our staff and learn about the upcoming summer camp program in person.
We're optimistic we'll be able to have the open house in person, and we will keep you apprised of its status going forward. But as we all know, the coronavirus isn't all that conducive to live events!
Aloha Beach Camp Director Claire Hay standing on the beach with two campers, posing for a group picture at camp.
Just in case we can't have the Open House in person, all is not lost. We'll have an online open house instead, likely on Zoom or some other video conferencing platform where we can still get together in real time.

Stay tuned for updates!
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Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for is here. We are reOpening Camp for 2021!

11/10/2020

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We Intend to Operate Aloha Beach Camp in 2021! Registration is Now Open on a Limited Basis

Hello Aloha Beach Camp Families!

After so many months of waiting, disappointment, and frustration -- including the  sickening  experience of  being unable to open camp in 2020 due to COVID-19 -- we  finally have some good news to share.    We have begun to reopen our business and accepting registrations on a limited basis for summer camp 2021!

We hope your child will join us for our 2021 summer camp year.    We missed our campers so very much when we were closed! But please be sure to register sooner rather than later because we are only a small camp with limited space to begin with, and we are reducing camper capacity even further for summer 2021 to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.   Not only that, pent-up demand for camp is at an all-time high because camp was closed last year.
Two Aloha Beach Camp campers (teenage boys) standing together with lifejackets on getting ready to go jet skiing at Castaic Lake.
All of this means finding available space at camp will be tougher than ever in 2021, so we highly advise signing up now to reserve your spot before all our space is gone.
[RELATED: Aloha Beach Camp Space Availability Update]

How Will Coronavirus Affect Aloha Beach Camp in 2021?

As you can probably imagine, camp might look different in 2021 with respect to how we interact with one another.   For example, we may need to keep a little extra distance between ourselves and our fellow campers on the bus and at camp. 

 The bus routes might change a little too, in order to limit movement, travel, and indoor congregation (although we won't know for sure about this till we get closer to summertime).
Aloha Beach Camp space availability graphic for 2021
What we do know is that employing these kinds of measures is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our campers and staff healthy and safe at camp.
5 girls holding hands on the beach at Aloha Beach Camp
Join us at camp in summer 2021. You'll have lots of fun and meet new friends!
But one thing you can be sure will never change is the sense of community, friendship, laughter, and fun activities our campers have come to love about Aloha Beach Camp over the years.

 We are committed to making sure your 2021 Aloha Beach Camp experience is by far the most fun you've ever had at camp.

In fact, we guarantee it, and can't wait to see you  at camp.

We Can't Wait to See You at Camp!

We missed our campers so very much when we were closed, and we know you missed out on tons of fun last summer. We are already working hard to make sure your Aloha Beach Camp experience is double the fun in 2021.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, 2nd-to-none beach camp experience in 2021 that you will never forget!
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HOW WILL CORONAVIRUS AFFECT TRANSPORTATION?

11/9/2020

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8 Aloha Beach Camp kids and their camp counselor standing together in the Zuma Beach parking lot about to board their Aloha Beach Camp bus.
Hello Aloha Beach Camp Families! We wanted to take a moment to share with you an update on Aloha Beach Camp's transportation program for 2021, namely in connection to the coronavirus pandemic.

You will be glad to know we fully intend on providing transportation in summer 2021. Numerous health and safety measures will be in place to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 including  social distancing procedures (such as spacing the campers in-between seats), disinfecting the buses twice per day, keeping windows open en route and other best practices to help campers and staff stay healthy and safe.

At the same time,  it's important to remember Covid-19 infection rates are consistently in flux, and guidance from federal, state and local health officials is also constantly changing.  One thing we do know is that limiting movement, travel, and indoor congregation are important components of controlling the spread of coronavirus.  In the event we are unable to provide transportation or required to make other modifications to our bus system to comply with government regulations, we will notify you right away. 

Our free transportation service has always been one of the hallmarks of the Aloha Beach Camp experience. We know many families rely heavily on this important convenience, especially among families where both parents work, and many campers enjoy riding the bus as much as attending  camp itself.

For now, the good news is we expect to operate Aloha Beach Camp's bus program this coming summer.  Of course, you are always free to drop-off and pick-up your kids at camp whether or not transportation is provided by the camp. We are located at Lifeguard Tower 7 on Zuma Beach. The major cross streets are Pacific Coast Highway and Morningview Drive in Malibu.

We are looking forward to a safe, fun and exciting 2021 summer camp experience and can't wait to see you at camp!
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Will aloha beach camp Be open in 2021?

10/25/2020

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We get this question all the time so wanted to let you know we have every intention of operating next summer (2021) and, in fact, have already begun planning to deliver our most exciting camp experience ever for kids and teens. We missed all our happy campers so much because we were forced to close due to COVID-19, and we plan to make up for all the missed time in spades at beach camp next year. We already have our licenses and permits in place, not mention all the requisite post-COVID protocols including camper and staff capacity limits, social distancing measures, enhanced hygiene strategies like mask-wearing, frequent sanitation of toys and equipment,  hand washing and more. We are committed to making summer camp 2021 safe, healthy and fun for everyone, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Boy wearing an Aloha Beach Camp rash guard standing in the Ocean at Paradise Cove adjusting his swimming goggles and smiling.
Aloha Beach Camp is ready to provide a safe, healthy and happy camp experience for all our campers next summer!
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Reserve Your Space for Aloha Beach Camp's 2021 Summer Camp Program Today.

10/5/2020

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Girl learning to surf at Aloha Beach Camp
Two boys jet skiing with their camp counselor at Aloha Beach Camp
Two teenagers tubing at Aloha Beach Camp
Dear Friends,

We hope your family is healthy and safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.   We are pleased to announce we are beginning to reopen Aloha Beach Camp on a limited basis for camp next year.

We hope your child will join us at camp next summer,   but please note available space will be at a premium.   We anticipate only being allowed to operate at 50% of normal capacity next summer in order to comply with post COVID-19 guidelines, not to mention we're already half-full because so many campers deferred their 2020 enrollments to 2021. 

Given all this -- and considering we're just a small camp with limited availability and a high camper return rate to begin with -- it wouldn't surprise us if next year's program sells out before 2021 even begins.

We want to make sure we have room for you, so we've decided to open enrollment earlier than ever this year.  We encourage you to sign up sooner rather than later if your child would like to participate at camp with us next summer. Your child's 2021 Aloha Beach Camp summer experience includes:
  • Free transportation
  • Small group sizes
  • Personalized attention from our counselors
  • Flexible "by-the-day" enrollment
  • Surfing instruction
  • Beach and ocean ecology lesson,
  • Tubing and jet skiing activities
  • Strict adherence to all post-COVID 19 health and safety guidelines
  • So much more!
Boy boogie boarding at Aloha Beach Camp

Lock in your low $99 daily rate and guarantee your child's space at camp with a $450 advance deposit

Given how challenging 2020 has been for everyone, we feel extremely fortunate to be able to welcome campers back to Aloha Beach Camp.

But with kids so eager to get outside -- and pent up demand for camp at an all-time high -- it's safe to say families who register now stand the best chance of getting in.

You can reserve your child's space at camp for next summer now for just a $450 advance deposit. The deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind or something comes up between now and next year.

You  don't even need to pick or schedule your child's days at camp until next June. All you need to do is fill out this registration form and pay your deposit, then your child's space at camp next summer will be guaranteed.

Your advance deposit does more than just guarantee your child's space at camp. You'll also lock-in a low $99 daily rate for camp next summer when reserving your camper's space today.  This low $99 daily rate is our "Friends and Family" discount -- the best discount available to everyone! Be sure to reserve space now to lock in this low price today with your advance deposit, because prices could revert back to our standard $125 daily rate any time.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Meanwhile, lock in your child's for  camp next year today!
Reserve Your Child's Spot
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COVID-19 Update

8/30/2020

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We hope this message finds you healthy and safe, you had a great summer, and your school year has gotten off to a great start. We wanted to post this brief update to keep you apprised of our overall status here at Aloha Beach Camp.

As you may know, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken (financially  and more) a huge negative toll on the camp industry. At least 62% of camps shut down as a direct result of the pandemic. Unfortunately, we were not immune; Aloha Beach Camp was  unable to open due to COVID-19 this year.

Sadly, we are also unable to open our annual Fall early enrollment program this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are extremely regretful about this, because we know so many families look forward to and depend on this program to save money at camp.

For all intents and purposes, we will remain closed and unable to accept any registrations or sign ups until the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic clears up and all of this is behind us. We hope to reopen by January 2021 and look forward to an another safe, fun and amazing beach camp experience with your kids soon.

If you would like to join our interest list for future summer or year-round programs, please email us  at info@alohabeachcamp.com so we can notify you when we are able to reopen and begin accepting registrations again.  Thank you and stay safe!
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