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Paddle Adventures

Split the day exploring the water and land! Learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding and sit-on-top kayaking on the South Sailing Basin.

Paddle Adventures campers will spend half of the day on aquatic adventures in the South Sailing Basin, with the other half occupied by terrestrial exploration. The Berkeley Marina is the perfect place for campers to learn how to Kayak and Paddleboard. The calmer winds of the morning create perfect conditions for new skill mastery, while the more powerful winds of the afternoon create exciting conditions and challenges for practicing paddling skills. Possible land-based activities include geocaching, kite flying, survival skills, team games, plus some arts & crafts.

Registration Opens Jan 2025

Ages & Eligibility

Campers must be ages 9-10 or 10-11 on the first day of the camp session in order to register. 
Questions about eligibility? Contact Adventures Youth Programs Manager Lauren Gregory.

Location

UC Berkeley Marina – 124 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94720

Camp Sessions

New for Summer 2024: Due to the popularity of Paddle Adventures, we will begin to offer TWO age groups of this camp each session.

Paddle Adventures campers will spend half of the day on aquatic adventures in the South Sailing Basin, with the other half occupied by terrestrial exploration. The Berkeley Marina is the perfect place for campers to learn how to Kayak and Paddleboard. The calmer winds of the morning create perfect conditions for new skill mastery, while the more powerful winds of the afternoon create exciting conditions and challenges for practicing paddling skills. Possible land-based activities include geocaching, kite flying, survival skills, team games, plus some arts & crafts.

This camp’s weekly activity schedule is determined once we have the most up to date weather information. Mondays will be land-based, and a schedule will be sent home that evening. Swimming ability is not required, however a comfort with wind and water is strongly encouraged.

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view camp availability and options, add extended care and additional weeks or sign up multiple campers for multiple weeks.

Registration Opens Jan 2025

Session Dates Days Time Price
Session A (Weeks 1&2) 6/3/24 – 6/14/24 Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $920
Session B (Weeks 3&4)

6/17/24 – 6/28/24

No Camp 6/19

Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $830
Session C (Weeks 5&6)

7/1/24 – 7/12/24

No Camp 7/4 or 7/5

Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $735
Session D (Weeks 7&8) 7/15/24 – 7/26/24 Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $920
Session E (Weeks 9&10) 7/29/24 – 8/9/24 Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $920

Camp Details

Extended Care Options

Extend your child(ren)’s camp day, and rest easy knowing that you have some extra time to get through traffic, finish a few errands, or pick up dinner before you pick up your child(ren).

Schedule: 4:00PM – 6:00PM Daily

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view camp availability and options, add extended care and additional weeks or sign up multiple campers for multiple weeks.

Registration Opens Jan 2025

  Price Sessions Available
Weekly Extended Care $80 Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Weekly Extended Care $65 Week 3, 5

Registration Opens Jan 2025

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