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The beautiful setting and open philosophy of Hidden Villa make for an especially memorable experience for children of all ages. The camp is designed to grow with children and adjust to meet their needs, introducing them to wilderness and farm activities, fostering leadership skills and responsibility, and emphasizing respect for the environment and for others.

In 1945, Josephine Duveneck started the first multi-racial residential summer camp in the United States here at Hidden Villa. Our summer camp program remains rooted in the Duveneck family legacy of social justice and environmental stewardship, bringing together a diverse group of campers and staff, unplugged from the busyness of everyday life, and giving them the unique opportunity to build a better community through shared experience.

26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, info@hiddenvilla.org,  (650) 949-8650, https://www.hiddenvilla.org/

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

Junior Lifeguard Program Information

The Junior Lifeguard program is a unique and challenging aquatic program for young people. Goals of the JG program are to promote water safety and environmental awareness.

WHO: 6-15 years old (6-8 years old only at Rio Del Mar)
WHERE: Manresa, Rio Del Mar, and Twin Lakes State Beaches
WHEN: Each three week session runs Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHY: Develop Ocean Safety Skills! Learn about the local environment! Have fun!

Age Groups: Your age is determined by the age you are the first day of your chosen session.

Little guards: 6-8yrs (Rio Del Mar only) C’s: 9-11 yrs ~ B’s: 12-13 yrs ~ A’s: 14-15 yrs

*If you are a new Junior Lifeguard participant (i.e. have never participated in the Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Program) you are REQUIRED to attend a tryout date.

In our program, your child will:

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN: Safety, Ocean & Beach Hazards, Rip Currents, Waves & Tides, Beach Ecology & Marine Life
TRAIN IN: Surf & Ocean Rescue, First Aid & CPR
ENGAGE IN FUN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: Surfing & Boogie Boarding, Stand up paddle boarding, Body Surfing, Beach/Water Flags & Relay Races, Beach & Ocean Games
EXERCISE: Beach Running, Ocean Swimming, Paddle Board Races, Push ups & Sit ups, Stretching & Calisthenics, Beach Specific Information

Manresa State Beach ~ 1445 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, (Below the parking lot)
Unique to Manresa: Large open Beach, Smaller program with more instructor to participant interaction, Larger variety of rip currents and ocean conditions, Exposure and experience with larger surf condition

Rio Del Mar State Beach: 527 Beach Dr, Aptos, (Next to the parking lot)
Unique to Rio Del Mar: Only program with Little Guard (6-8 year old program), which is a great way to get younger children more comfortable with the ocean, Calmer ocean conditions and smaller surf

Twin Lakes: Location: 180 14th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(Blacks Beach, At the end of 14th Ave)
Unique to Twin Lakes: Smaller beach with dynamic beach and ocean conditions, Larger surf and more experience with rip currents

We’re thrilled to offer a summer camp program where a vibrant, diverse group of campers and staff come together to explore the outdoors, plant seeds, make farm-fresh snacks, sing songs, and grow side by side!

Life Lab Garden Classroom, on the UCSC Farm. Park in UCSC Parking lot 116 and walk to farm. (map)

UCSC Farm ~ 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz ~ daniela@lifelab.org ~ (831) 400-2016  https://www.lifelab.org/camp