Surfing & bodyboarding
Practise ocean skills when swimming ability and conditions permit.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / YMCA Camp Surf
Imperial Beach, California
YMCA Camp Surf
Combine surfing experiences, coastal group living and land-based challenges near San Diego.
Camp Surf groups campers into Mariners, Watermen and Beachcombers by grade, with separate cabin or tent-village routines. Ocean experiences sit alongside climbing, archery, skating and campfires. Water quality can change activity locations: advisories and closures mean no ocean entry there, with off-site beaches or land programs used instead.
ACA-accredited
CAMP-CA-014
Courses & activities
Climbing tower & archery
Land-based skills add different challenges to the coastal experience.
Skating & outdoor games
Skating areas and group sports are part of the activity mix.
Campfires & cabin life
Evening skits, campfires and group reflection build a residential routine.
Camp features & life
Three main grade groups
Mariners serves grades 3–6, Watermen 7–8 and Beachcombers 9–11.
Ocean and land balance
Water experiences combine with archery, climbing and skating.
Water-quality contingency
Advisories or closures change venues or activities; ocean access at the home beach is not assured.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- For children who enjoy the coast and land-based activities alike.
- For campers with basic swimming skills and comfort around the ocean.
- For families comfortable with venue changes caused by water quality.
Basic strokes, floating and treading water are expected, with an initial assessment. Water quality may require off-site beaches. Confirm 2027 alternatives, transport, international admission and any access requirements.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-06-06 to 2027-06-11Mariners 1 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Mariners 2 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Mariners 3 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-04 to 2027-07-09Mariners 5 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-11 to 2027-07-16Mariners 6 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-18 to 2027-07-23Mariners 7 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-25 to 2027-07-30Mariners 8 · Entering grades 3–6
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-06 to 2027-06-11Watermen 1 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Watermen 2 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Watermen 3 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-04 to 2027-07-09Watermen 5 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-11 to 2027-07-16Watermen 6 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-18 to 2027-07-23Watermen 7 · Entering grades 7–8
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-06 to 2027-06-11Beachcombers 1 · Entering grades 9–11
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-07-25 to 2027-07-30Beachcombers 8 · Entering grades 9–11
6 days, 5 nights
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2027-06-13 to 2027-06-25Beachcombers two-week 2 · Entering grades 9–11
About 2 weeks
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2027-06-27 to 2027-07-09Beachcombers two-week 4 · Entering grades 9–11
About 2 weeks
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2027-07-11 to 2027-07-24Beachcombers two-week 6 · Entering grades 9–11
About 2 weeks
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2027-07-25 to 2027-08-06Beachcombers two-week 8 · Entering grades 9–11
About 2 weeks
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Contact an advisor for 2027 program totals; a US$300 deposit counts toward tuition.
The published balance deadline is May 17, 2027; confirm cancellations, transport and membership conditions.
Travel & participation
Assess basic swimming and ocean comfort before choosing a program.
Confirm off-site beach arrangements and transport for possible water closures.
Airport transfers and flight windows are limited; confirm 2027 charges.
Families need arrangements for early pickup if a child becomes ill or needs to leave.
Past-program photos (4)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications