Sports Camps

Surf Camp

Session 1: July 6 -1 0 ~ Session 2: August 3 - 7, 9am-12pm

This is the perfect program for those who can't get enough of the surf or those who beginners who want to practice their skills in a positive environment! Surf Camp will have a small interpretive element that is reminiscent of Junior Guards but most of the program will consist of surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddle boarding and body boarding. Check the tab "Surf Camp" for more information on the program!

Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Contact, Cameron Tucker - Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, sczstate.jrguards@parks.ca.gov  ~  (831) 212-722  ~  Surf Camp 2026 9-15 Year Olds

Surf Camp is for those die hard Junior Guards who can't get enough surf time, beginners who are trying to hone their surf skills, or those looking for some fun in the sun on July 4th week.

There will be a small educational element to this program consisting of practicing surfing skills, actually surfing and other board sports (Boogie, Body Surfing, Stand Up Paddle, etc.).

 Manresa State Beach ~ Ages 9-15 (Must be currently enrolled in Junior Guards or have done Junior Guards in the past) ~  $315

Everyday will filled with plenty of time in the ocean and some time on land. Each days' activities will be dependent on the surf conditions that day. We encourage you to bring your own surfboards, boogies, fins, etc. Junior Guard rules and expectations will be in effect for this surf camp, please refer to the Program Information tab for more information. There is no uniform for Surf Camp.

Instructor to participant ratio will be no more than 1 to 10. All instructors will continue to be State Park Lifeguards who work with the Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard program.

Bring: Wetsuit, plenty of water, sunscreen, towel, healthy lunch, foot protection (ex. sandals), and a sweatshirt (for colder mornings). *Please write your child's name on all their belongings, as we are not responsible for missing or lost items*

Waitlist: There will be a waitlist you can enroll in  via Reserve California, under Surf Camp. The Program Coordinator will notify you via email if there is an opening.

Refund:

• • • If a participant must cancel for any reason prior to 7 calendar days of the start date of the program a $50.00 cancellation fee will apply.
    • If a participant must cancel for any reason after the first day of programming, no issue will be refunded.
    • There will be a unrefundable $10.00 registration fee.

Registration:  Registration will open on April 7th at 10:00am. There is very limited availability and may fill up quickly. You must have done Junior Guards in the past or actively be enrolled in Junior Guards in order to sign-up.

You will register on Reserve California and find the registration link below:

Surf Camp 2026 9-15 Year Olds

Kennolyn Day Camp

Ready to get your child away from technology and into a nourishing community of fun, friends, and the great outdoors? Give your child a healthy dose of GRATITUDE, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and GROWTH at Kennolyn Day Camp!

On 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest only 4 miles from town, Kennolyn Day Camp is just a short bus ride away with stops across Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Your child will thrive in this fun, active, supportive environment, and you will get a break (or at least be able to work without interruption). And after a day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, they’ll be happy-tired after each fun day!

Amazing activities keep your camp busy all day: high ropes course, climbing wall, BMX, fencing, pool time, horseback riding, animal care, archery, crafts, and more!

Campers grades K-9 are placed in coed groups based on their grade with two well-trained adult counselors.

Campers entering 10-11th grade may apply for our Leadership Development program.

Groups follow a planned schedule with some choice built in from Monday through Thursday. On Friday Fun Day, campers grades 2+ choose their own activities during the morning. The afternoon wraps up the week with a fun event based on a different theme each week. This is a great change of pace for campers who spend multiple weeks at Kennolyn.

Nowhere else in the local region will you find a more complete, authentic summer day camp experience. Just ask your friends and neighbors.

8205 Hacienda Lane, Soquel  ~  (831) 479-6714  ~  https://www.kennolyncamps.com/santa-cruz-day/

Unplugged, Outdoors and Active!