Summer Camps

Make a splash this summer with our action-packed Wakeboarding Camp in Mission Bay! Whether your camper is a first-timer or a seasoned rider, our expert instructors will help them level up their skills while having a blast on the water. Each morning is dedicated to wakeboarding instruction, and every afternoon brings a new watersport adventure. Campers track their progress with personal progression cards and leave feeling stronger, more confident, and ready to ride again!

PREQUISITE: Campers must be at least 9 years old.

Designed just for younger riders, our Junior Wakeboarding Camp makes it easy and exciting for kids to discover the thrill of wakeboarding. With patient, supportive counselors, first-timers can conquer their fears while returning campers keep improving their skills. Mornings focus on wakeboarding fun, while afternoons let campers try a new watersport each day. This camp is all about confidence, fun, and making lifelong memories with new friends!

PREQUISITE: Ages 8-11.
**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12**

Push your riding to the next level in our Nautique Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing Development Camp – the ultimate wakesports experience in San Diego! From morning to afternoon, campers will ride behind our state-of-the-art Nautique GS20, learning to carve endless waves with the Nautique Surf System and master advanced wakeboarding tricks. With expert coaching, riders gain confidence, refine technique, and develop new skills that will take them higher and farther than ever before.

ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK!

PREREQUISITE: Ages 9-17. Campers must have previous wakeboarding experience and be able to comfortably edge in and out of the wake. Campers should be ready and capable of a full week of physically demanding activity and plenty of one-on-one coaching from highly skilled wakeboarding instructors.

NOTE: Campers must be dropped off at MBAC between 7:30am-8:00am and picked up from East Vacation Island between 3:45pm-4:00pm.

**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12**

Rate: $1195 per week

Catch your first wave – or your best one yet – at our Surfing Camp in Mission Beach! Open to all skill levels, campers start with the basics of paddling and popping up before progressing to catching waves under the guidance of our awesome instructors. Each morning is dedicated to surfing, and afternoons add variety with other fun watersports. Get ready for an unforgettable week of sun, surf, and stoke!

PREREQUISITE: Campers must be at least 9 years old.

Perfect for younger surfers, our Junior Surfing Camp helps campers build ocean confidence while having nonstop fun. The first day kicks off with land-based lessons and paddling games in the bay before heading out to Mission Beach to ride real waves. With supportive instructors and age-based groupings, every camper gets the encouragement and practice they need to feel comfortable, safe, and stoked to surf!

PREREQUISITE: Campers must be ages 6-11.
**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12**

Set sail this summer in our Basic Sailing Camp on Mission Bay! Each morning, campers learn the fundamentals of sailing in a single-person Sabot, starting with land-based lessons before heading out on the water. With plenty of hands-on practice, campers gain confidence and independence as they master sailing basics. Afternoons switch it up with a different watersport each day, keeping the fun fresh and exciting. Once they’re comfortable, sailors can move on to our Adventure Sailing Camp for even bigger challenges!

Ready to sail bigger and faster? In the mornings, campers take the helm of 14-foot RS Quests in our Adventure Sailing Camp. WIth expert on-the-water coaching, sailors learn teamwork, advanced boat handling, and confidence in larger multi-person boats. Afternoons bring a variety of different watersports, making every day a new adventure on the bay. After this camp, they’ll be ready to take on the exciting world of Hobie Cat Sailing!

PREREQUISITE: Basic Sailing.

Fast, fun, and unforgettable – that’s our Hobie Cat Sailing Camp! Mornings are spent mastering the 16-foot Hobie Getaway, learning rigging, sail trimming, racing, and even how to right the boat after a capsize. In the afternoons, campers switch gears with a different watersport, adding more fun into the mix. This high-energy camp builds teamwork, confidence, and advanced sailing skills, all while flying across the water at thrilling speeds.

Dive into discovery with our hands-on Marine Science Camp in Mission Bay! Each morning, campers become junior scientists through exciting activities like studying plankton under microscopes, exploring tides and currents, and even designing and testing underwater ROVs. In the afternoons, the adventure continues with a different watersport each day – the perfect balance of science and splashing fun! This camp inspires the next generation of ocean lovers, conservationists, and explorers.

**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12.**

Glide across the water in our Stand Up Paddleboarding Camp! Campers learn balance, paddling skills, and technique while playing exciting games on the bay. Each afternoon adds variety with a different watersport, making every day a new adventure! SUP is the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and water exploration!

PREREQUISITE: Campers must be at least 8 years old.

Paddle into adventure at our Kayaking Camp on Mission Bay! Campers develop their kayaking skills through games and on-the-water challenges, building confidence and teamwork along the way. Each afternoon, they’ll switch it up with a new watersport, making this camp a perfect mix of fun, variety, and skill-building.

Perfect for our youngest adventurers, Intro to Watersports Camp gives kids ages 6-8 a chance to try watersports and STEM activities in a supportive, small-group environment. With a lower camper-to-counselor ratio and experienced staff, little campers can explore kayaking, sailing, and science activities while feeling safe, confident, and excited! A fun and friendly way to dive into the world of watersports!

PREREQUISITE: Campers must be ages 6-8.

Start the day with paddling fun in our AM Paddle Camp! Campers play games and practice skills on both kayaks and stand up paddleboards in Mission Bay. This half-day morning camp is the perfect way to build water confidence, make friends, and have an adventure-filled start to the day.

This half-day camp is only available during the AM session.

PREREQUISITE: Campers must be at least 8 years old to Stand Up Paddle.
**Not offered Week 1, Week 4, or Week 12*

Afternoons are for sailing in our PM Basic Sailing Camp! Campers learn to sail single-person Sabots when the afternoon winds pick up for great sailing conditions. With lots of on-the-water practice and instructor support, campers develop confidence and sailing skills in a fun, half-day format.

Take your skills up a notch in our Performance Sailing Camp! Campers will learn advanced techniques on RS Quests, including sail trim, tell-tale reading, balance, and even spinnaker sailing. Designed for sailors ready to go faster and sail smarter, this afternoon camp is all about speed, efficiency, and performance on the water.

PREREQUISITE: Basic Sailing and Adventure Sailing.

Our Half-Day Surfing Camp at Mission Beach gets campers riding waves in no time. Campers start with learning paddling skills, popping up, and ocean safety, before spending the rest of the week surfing real waves with our expert instructors. With morning or afternoon sessions available, this surf camp delivers nonstop fun, confidence-building, and unforgettable beach days.

Campers will spend each afternoon wakeboarding, kneeboarding and tubing at East Vacation Island. Some experience is recommended for campers looking to wakeboard in this activity. No experience is necessary for kneeboarding and tubing. Beginning wakeboarders are encouraged to register for the full-day Wakeboarding/Multisport option.

PREREQUISITE: Some experience is recommended for campers looking to wakeboard in this activity. No experience is necessary for kneeboarding and tubing.

IMPORTANT: This camp does not meet at MBAC and meets at East Vacation Island from 12:45pm-3:45pm.  
Drop off Window: 12:30pm-12:45pm  
Pick Up Window: 3:45pm-4:00pm.   

**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12*

Wakesurfing is emerging as one of the most popular and sought after wakesports activities on-the-water. Utilizing the patented Nautique Surf System on our GS 20's, campers will carve and surf a neverending wave to their heart's content. The Nautique Surf System is resilient to conditions and creates clean and fun waves, even in windy or choppy conditions. Beginners are welcome. This is a rare opportunity to access youth wakesurfing with only 5 spots available per week.

PREREQUISITE: Ages 10-17.
**Not offered Week 1 or Week 12*

IMPORTANT: This camp does not meet at MBAC and meets at East Vacation Island from 12:45pm-3:45pm.  
Drop off Window: 12:30pm-12:45pm  
Pick Up Window: 3:45pm-4:00pm.