Aloha Beach Camp Summer Camp Blog 2023

Endless Fun in the Sun
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At Aloha Beach Camp, the beach becomes the ultimate playground. With miles of sandy shores, all the waves, and warm California sunshine, campers can fully immerse themselves in the beauty and joy of beach life. From building sandcastles to playing beach volleyball or finding gold with metal detectors and learning to surf, every day is an opportunity for endless fun and adventure.

Variety of Activities 

Aloha Beach Camp offers an exciting range of activities tailored to suit your child's interest and age group. Whether your child is a budding surfer, a beach sports enthusiast, or an aspiring marine biologist, they'll find their passion at this summer day camp. From surfing lessons and boogie boarding to beach games, beachcombing, and even beachside arts and crafts, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Professional and Caring Staff 

Aloha Beach Camp takes pride in its team of highly trained and experienced staff members who are passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for all campers. The staff members are not only skilled in their respective areas of expertise, but they also know how to inspire, motivate, and engage children to help them grow and have the best summer experience possible.

Emphasis on Water Safety 

With Zuma Beach, Lifeguard Tower 7 as the camp's backdrop, water safety is a top priority at Aloha Beach Camp. Certified lifeguards and instructors ensure that all campers are well-versed in essential water safety skills. From proper swimming techniques to understanding ocean conditions, children learn how to enjoy the water responsibly and confidently, making their beach adventures even more enjoyable.

​Building Friendships 

Summer camp is not just about the activities; it's also an opportunity for children to form lasting friendships. At Aloha Beach Camp, campers meet like-minded kids from diverse backgrounds who share a love for the beach and outdoor adventures. Through teamwork, collaboration, and shared experiences, children develop social skills, build self-confidence, and create lifelong memories with their newfound friends.

Is Your Child Beach-Ready? Join us this Summer!

Aloha Beach Camp Summer Day Camp offers a unique and exciting experience for kids seeking an exciting summer. From the thrill of riding the waves to discovering the wonders of marine life, every day is filled with adventure, learning, and the joy of being at the beach. With a dedicated staff, a focus on water safety, and a variety of activities, Aloha Beach Camp creates an environment where children can grow, make new friends, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. So, get beach ready and dive into an unforgettable summer at Aloha Beach Camp!

A number of things! And we think the best way to explain them is through several different blog posts over the next few weeks.

Our philosophy is this:   Our counselors will always ENCOURAGE kids to try new activities and enjoy camp to the fullest.  But we will never push or force a camper to do anything they're uncomfortable with. It's up to your child as to when and if they want to participate in the beach camp activities. But we will do our best to get them to try!

Every year we make a new summer fun video for the upcoming day camp season. Check out our 2020 summer fun video here.

Keeping kids safe, comfortable and having fun in the ocean is a staple of Aloha Beach Camp's program. We have 100% safety record and intend to keep it that way.  One of the primary elements of our beach camp safety program is limiting how deep we allow kids to swim in the water.  No child is permitted to go deeper than their waist with their feet firmly touching the ocean floor. As you can see from the  photo above, kids can walk out plenty far from the sand and still remain at waist-depth in the ocean.  This is one on the top reasons we've chosen Zuma Beach to run our program. Campers can go out pretty far in the water but the ocean doesn't get too deep.

If your child loves the beach and has always wanted to learn to surf, Aloha Beach Camp's L.A. surf camp is just the ticket for them this summer. No matter if your child is an experienced surfer, just starting out, or has never surfed before, our surf camp program is for you. Campers learn to surf on the sand in a group lesson. Then, whenever they feel ready, enter the ocean with their counselor for a personalized one-on-one surfing lesson in calm gentle waves and progress from there. Our staff will be by your child's side the entire time. Your camper will come home with a huge smile on their face, beaming with pride as they tell you how much fun they had surfing  and they even stood up on their surfboard the very first time they tried!  You can't beat surfing's heath benefits, either. It's a safe, fun and healthy physical outdoor activity for kids. Try Aloha Beach Camp this summer!

Last summer (2019) we introduced a new activity at Aloha Beach Camp which become an instant hit with the campers: Stand-up Paddleboarding.

So many kids asked for more of this activity that we've decided to triple up on the fun this year.

Last summer we only offered on stand-up paddleboarding day. This summer (2020) campers can enjoy three separate stand-up paddleboarding days at camp!

Stand-up Paddleboarding takes place at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard. It's easy and takes place in calm water with no waves. Our counselors are in the water too, on kayaks, provide assistance to any camper who needs it. You can even do this activity on your knees!

By now you might be wondering how your child will get to Oxnard so they can participate. Aloha Beach Camp provides free transportation for every child, so don't worry, you don't have drive your son or daughter all the way to camp yourself! Thursday, July 30 is now on the schedule for the stand-up paddleboard activity. We haven't identified the other two days, but we promise we'll have them soon.

Meanwhile, you can sign up here for the July 30 stand-up paddleboarding day if you don't want to wait!