Water Sports

Accredited by the American Camp Association, the only accredited beach day camp in Los Angeles. Offers a money-back guarantee. Flexible day-by-day enrollment. Free transportation.

Awarded #1 Surf School in Southern California. Discounts for multiple weeks/days. Payment plans available. Counselor in Training (CIT) program for teens 14-16.

Early registration discount of $10 off per day before March 31, 2026. Promo codes for 5% off over $1000 and 10% off over $2000. Pizza Fridays for $5. Ice cream truck visits daily. The Redondo Beach location is over 15 miles from 90048 and transportation is not listed.

The camp is located on the beach in Malibu and integrates Jewish life and values into its activities. Financial assistance is available. The camp is more than 15 miles from 90048 and transportation is not listed for regular sessions.

The camp takes place at two waterfront locations. It focuses on self-defense and empowerment for girls.

Freedom Surf Camp introduces kids to surfing on the sand-bottom beach breaks of Santa Monica and Venice, ideal for learning. Each day starts with kid-friendly yoga and an ocean safety talk before campers hit the waves for hands-on instruction in surfing, boogie boarding, and body surfing with experienced coaches. The camp works with everyone from first-timers to competitive surfers, all with a laid-back, stoke-filled beach vibe that promotes a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle.

L.A.'s first and only beach camp just for younger kids. Camper-to-staff ratios as low as 3:1. Flexible day-by-day enrollment.

The camp is over 15 miles from 90048, but transportation is available from nearby areas. 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Free pizza on Fridays.

6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, impeccable safety record for over 17 years.

Sailing instruction in various boats including Optimists, Sabots, RS Teras, RS Fevas, Lasers, C420s, and 29ers. Aftercare available for $25/day. Financial assistance available.

A surf and beach camp that picks kids up via deluxe charter bus from Pasadena, South Pasadena, and La Canada with movies and snacks on board for the ride to Santa Monica. Once at the beach, campers learn surfing and boogie boarding with an exceptionally low 3-to-1 camper-to-counselor ratio, plus swimming, beach games, and ocean safety. Partnered with Perfect Day Surf Camp's 16 years of experience, all gear, lunch, towels, and sunscreen provided.

Low 3:1 camper-to-instructor ratio. Lunch program available. Transportation is available to the Palisades location.

Founded by a certified surf therapist with 12 years of experience, this Venice Beach camp blends real surf coaching with a therapeutic, deeply supportive approach. All gear is provided as kids learn to surf alongside beach sports like spikeball and frisbee, art projects, scavenger hunts, and ocean safety education. Especially notable for its expertise working with kids who have special needs, meeting every child at their own pace with patience and encouragement.

Camp is held at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center. No transportation is provided from the main UCLA campus.

PM Youth Recreation Sailing sessions are available to add on to this program for an additional fee. Tiered pricing is available for UCLA students, staff, and faculty.

Run through UCLA Recreation's Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey, this camp teaches youth sailors real boating and water safety skills on the open water. Campers work toward an official youth sailing qualification while learning to rig, launch, and navigate sailboats under professional instruction. A rewarding challenge for water-confident kids who want to master a lifelong skill.