BEACH Program: What to Expect

Our BEACH Program is the perfect introduction to the beach for our youngest campers. The curriculum was designed by local elementary school teachers to be inclusive, educational, safe, and fun. Kids experience a variety of beach and water activities, games, and educational lessons throughout the week, all designed specifically for their age group.

Activities and lessons

• Age-appropriate and inclusive beach games
• Ocean safety lessons covering rip tides, currents, waves, and more
• Boogie boarding and bodysurfing
• Ecology lessons such as our impact on beaches and oceans
• Meet the Lifeguards

Safety

• Coach ratios: kept deliberately low. Every program's ratio is listed in Programs We Offer, for Mini-Groms and Groms alike (CITs and Directors aren't counted in it).
• Certified staff: All coaches are CPR and First Aid certified
• Lifeguard proximity: All locations are set up next to a staffed LA County Lifeguard station. Coaches and Lifeguards communicate daily about ocean conditions, and coaches always defer to Lifeguards on safety matters.
• Rashguards: Every participant receives a brightly colored SPF rashguard so they're easily identified by coaches and Lifeguards on the beach and in the water.
• Sunscreen: Reapplication breaks are scheduled multiple times throughout the day. Shade tents are provided on the beach for kids to take a break from sun exposure.

Where it runs

Every program's meeting spot is listed in Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures, and each camp's sign-up page has its dates, ages and hours. Or just ask, and we'll check for you.