Everything Parents Ask Us, Answered

Before you sign up for camp, it's natural to have questions. We've answered the most common ones below, organized by topic. Need more help? Contact us anytime.

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Programs & Activities

Aloha Beach Camp is a Malibu-based summer day camp for kids and teens ages 4 to 14, featuring beach and ocean activities, flexible day-by-day enrollment, free transportation, and experienced counselors. We've been operating since 1999 and are the only ACA-accredited beach day camp in Los Angeles.
We offer age-appropriate programs for every camper: Keiki Camp (ages 4-6), Kahuna Camp (ages 7-10), Nalu Camp (ages 11-14), and a Counselor-in-Training Program for teens ready to develop leadership skills.
Camp runs Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 21, 2026, Monday through Friday each week. With day-by-day enrollment, you choose exactly which days your child attends within that window.
Our home base is Lifeguard Tower 7 at Zuma Beach in Malibu (30100 Pacific Coast Highway, at PCH and Morningview Drive). Kahuna and Nalu campers also visit other aquatic locations on a rotating basis, including Channel Islands Harbor. Check the Master Daily Activity Calendars on our site for day-to-day programming.
No. Campers of all swimming levels are welcome. Activities are adapted to each child's comfort level, emphasis is placed on beach and ocean safety, and we will never make a camper do anything they don't want to do. Our counselors encourage, assist, and teach so every camper can learn and grow at their own pace.
Yes. Just contact the camp director ahead of time so we know to expect you, and please plan to arrive after 10:30 AM so our morning bus arrival and daily ocean safety sessions can happen without distractions. Parents of younger Keiki campers are welcome to stay a while if it helps their child feel comfortable.

Transportation & Pickup

Free morning and afternoon transportation is included for enrolled campers on safety-equipped, fully insured, certified school buses. Families meet the bus at central neighborhood meeting points across Los Angeles, which keeps rides short and schedules reliable. Meeting points are subject to availability, so choose yours early.
Morning pickups run between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and afternoon returns between 3:30 and 4:45 PM, depending on your chosen bus stop. You'll receive your exact route information, vehicle details, and pickup and drop-off times the week before your child's first day. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early; buses wait no more than 2 minutes past the scheduled time before continuing the route.
Drivers include Aloha Beach Camp staff and contracted professionals, all subject to required screening including criminal background checks. For added safety, at least one Aloha Beach Camp counselor rides every bus in addition to the driver.
Yes. Every vehicle is equipped with seat belts, first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, and two-way radios or cell phones. Campers must remain seated with seat belts fastened at all times, and our buses meet applicable state and federal school bus standards.
Yes, though we encourage the bus since the ride is part of the camp experience. If you'd like to drive, notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Drop-off is between 9:30 and 9:45 AM and requires check-in with the camp director.
Yes. Call the office to arrange it. Early pickup is between 2:30 and 2:45 PM. Bring a photo ID, sign the attendance log, and meet our staff where directed.
For safety, campers may only be released to authorized adults. If someone other than a parent or legal guardian will pick up your child, provide written authorization at least one week before your child's first day, including the person's name and phone number. Staff will check photo ID. This policy is strictly enforced.

What to Bring

A backpack with sunscreen, a towel, a hat, a bathing suit, dry clothes to change into, a plastic bag for wet items, a refillable water bottle, and lunch. We suggest wearing an Aloha Beach Camp T-shirt or rash guard plus flip-flops or sandals. One free T-shirt and one free rash guard come with every enrollment of 2 days or more, delivered on your child's first day. Label everything, especially for younger campers.
Campers bring their own lunch each day (pack non-perishable items since we don't have refrigeration). The camp provides an afternoon snack for everyone, like crackers, pretzels, and juice or water, plus ice water all day. Let us know in advance about dietary restrictions. There's a snack bar at the beach, but lines can be long and it isn't open every day, so a packed lunch is best.
Families apply the first layer before morning drop-off and send labeled sunscreen in a sealed plastic bag for the day. Counselors help campers ages 4-6 reapply and remind campers 7 and up to reapply throughout the day, applying only to exposed skin, never under clothing or swimsuits. We strongly recommend a UV-rated swim shirt and a hat.
Yes. We provide all toys and equipment including boogie boards, surfboards, kayaks, and sand toys. Your child is welcome to bring their own boogie board if they're attached to it, but please don't send personal surfboards since there's no room for them on the bus.
Please leave cameras, video games, toys, watches, and other valuables at home; the camp can't be responsible for lost or damaged items. Keiki campers shouldn't bring money unless arranged in advance. If a camper brings a cell phone for emergencies, it must stay in their bag during camp hours.

Enrollment & Pricing

Pricing varies by time of year and availability. Visit our Dates & Rates page for current pricing and available discounts, including sibling savings and limited-time offers.
No. We offer flexible day-by-day enrollment, so you choose exactly which days your child attends. Pick a day here and a day there, with no minimum commitments and no preset session blocks. Aloha Beach Camp was the first camp to offer it.
Start on our Enrollment Info page, then complete the online registration form.
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee so families can enroll with complete confidence.

Safety & Health

Yes. Aloha Beach Camp is fully accredited by the American Camp Association and is the only accredited beach day camp in Los Angeles.
All Aloha Beach Camp directors are Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified, and all counselors are CPR and First Aid certified. If your child sustains anything beyond a minor scrape, we notify you at once; minor first aid is treated and documented in writing by our staff.
Send a note with clear instructions, and make sure the medicine is in its original prescription container or labeled bottle.
Please keep your child home if they have a fever or other medical problem, and tell us immediately if they've been exposed to a communicable disease. For any absence, call us at (818) 932-4600 by 7:45 AM so we can adjust the bus route.
We have organized procedures for every foreseeable emergency and always defer to local authorities like LA County Lifeguards, LAPD, and LAFD. In an emergency we immediately update our voicemail at (818) 932-4600 and post live updates on our website, including pickup instructions. Campers at evacuation sites have access to food, water, and first aid. In 27 years we've never had to evacuate camp.

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