School Holiday Camps
Join us for exciting school holiday single-day camps and activities in San Diego on Mission Bay! Whether your kids are off for President’s Day or other San Diego school holidays, we offer fun, active, and educational options for kids ages 6–17. From marine science and sailing to paddling, wakeboarding, tubing, and beach games, our holiday camps are perfect for families looking for single-day activities during San Diego school breaks. At The Watersports Camp, we provide hands-on learning and outdoor adventure right on the bay — ideal for kids off from school and ready to get outside. Our holiday camps are designed to fit your schedule and your camper’s interests, including STEM-focused marine exploration, sailing rides with basic instruction, and more. Our programs are fun, safe, and a great way to spend a San Diego school holiday with new friends and unforgettable experiences!
School Holiday Camps SCHEDULE
- Sail & STEM Non-Instructional Day | Mon | Oct 12 | 9am-4pm
Full-Day Activities
Set sail for a day packed with discovery, adventure, and on-the-water fun! Campers will explore marine science and STEM through hands-on activities that will spark their curiosity about coastal environments and marine life. Each day features a unique mix of activities that help campers explore marine science and STEM concepts while learning the basics of sailing on the bay during fun and exciting Hobie Catamaran sailboat rides.
SDUSD NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY
Oct 129:00am-4:00pm
PREREQUISITE: Returning LITs only. Must have served as an LIT in a previous season.
FEBRUARY
February 13 and/or 16Friday and/or Monday9:00am-4:00pm
For the safety and enjoyment of all campers, participants at The Watersports Camp must be comfortable in the water. All campers must complete a swim assessment on their first day of camp consisting of a 40-meter swim (20 meters down the dock and 20 meters back) followed by treading water comfortably. The assessment is designed solely to evaluate comfort in the water; there is no required stroke or time limit. Once a camper completes the assessment, they do not need to repeat it for future camp weeks.
If you have concerns about your camper’s ability to complete the assessment, you can schedule an early evaluation during the summer camp season. These are on Thursdays from 3:30–4:00 p.m. To schedule one prior to your camp week, please fill out our Advance Swim Assessment Form.
If your camper is uncomfortable in the water, requires a lifejacket at all times, or becomes anxious swimming without one, your camper should gain more swimming experience before attending camp.
For local swim instruction, we suggest contacting the Ryan Family YMCA at (619) 226-8888 or the Aztec Aquaplex at SDSU at (619) 594-7946.
The Watersports Camp Refund Policy aims to maintain quality programs while allowing flexibility for camp families.
Cancellations or transfers initiated with:
- Greater than 7 days notice: Full refund minus 3% processing fee -or- full credit towards a future camp.
- 3-7 days notice: 50% refund minus 3% processing fee -or- 50% credit towards a future camp.
- Less than 3 days notice: No refunds or credits.
Illness/Injury Cancellations: We understand last-minute injuries and illnesses occur. We will do our best to accommodate a full credit towards a future camp with a doctor’s note.
Our camps are designed to operate outside. In the event of adverse weather, regularly scheduled activities may be cancelled or modified. In the case of rain or other conditions that may prevent the ability to hold outdoor programming, you will be notified of the cancellation of activities. Please have a back up plan ready in the case of cancellation.
If a spot becomes available at least 7 days before the session begins, we will email the first person on the waitlist and give them 24 hours to accept and register for the available spot. If we don’t hear back, we will reach out to the next person on the waitlist until 7 days before the start of the camp session.
If a spot becomes, or is still available, less than 7 days before the session begins, we will email everyone waitlisted and the spot will be available first-come, first-serve. If the spot is taken and you are still interested, you will need to re-waitlist, and we will notify you again if an additional spot becomes available.
If your plans change and you are no longer available or interested in a waitlisted spot, please let us know, and we can remove you from the waitlist notifications.