SUMMER CAMPS & Kids Programs

SUMMER CAMP at the Shack – Kids love to SUP!

Are you ready for a summer of fun, friends, and unforgettable memories? Look no further than Camp SUP Shack! Our exciting summer camp offers a variety of activities to keep your child engaged, active, and inspired.

Great News – our campers love our beach activities so much that we have decided to extend the day and now pick up is at 3pm.

Trudie is excited to share with the camps all that she learnt at her Marine Biology classes at Cabrillo College in 2024.  We will explore the plankton and seaweed, invertebrates and vertebrates, and discover why the Monterey Bay is such an amazing sanctuary and what we can do to protect the oceans.

How to Register: Click on the calendar and select your date or call 831 428 2378 to secure your child’s spot. Early bird price $495 till 31st January.   1st February price goes up to $550 which will be available to 1st May.  1st May price goes up to $595.

June – August 2025

$595 per week per camper – Early Bird $495 till 31st January.

Summer Camp Sessions at the SUP Shack

We keep our classes small, friendly and active – your kids will be able to spend time Sup’n or kayaking with trips to the beach to go boogie boarding.

Day 1: Learn to SUP. Getting to know you.  Tour around the Santa Cruz Harbor.  Water Safety.  Lunch.  Afternoon Marine Biology adventure we explore the basic marine plankton life, and the crustaceans at the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Day 2: Games. T-Shirt design. Tour around the Santa Cruz Harbor.  Boogie Board – meet the life guards.  Afternoon Marine Biology adventure we explore the birds of the Monterey Bay.  We go for a walk over to Schwan Lake and go look for eagles and egrets.

Day 3: Environmental Day – Beach/Harbor Clean Up. Paddle around the harbor.  Soccer on the Beach.  Afternoon Marine Biology adventure we explore the Marine Mammals that make the Santa Cruz Harbor their home, we will visit with the harbor seals and sea lions and learn more about what makes them so special.

Day 4: Kayak Day – Learn how to kayak, discover the Santa Cruz Harbor at water level.  Afternoon Marine Biology adventure we explore Kelp.  The Monterey Bay Kelp is the habitat for so many marine creatures, we will kayak out to a kelp bed and look at the kelp.

Day 5: SUPuation Day : Graduation Day : Choice of Kayak or Paddle – Ice Cream Party/pot luck.  Afternoon Marine Biology adventure we talk about the fish and other swimming creatures in the Monterey Bay.

We learn to paddle around the calm harbor waters, if conditions and campers are experienced we get to paddle out on the Bay and see the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk from a new view.

Trudie studied Marine Biology at Cabrillo College and is excited to bring to the Summer Camps all that she learnt about the creatures that make Monterey Bay it home.

We teach our campers to be Guardians of the Ocean.  The learn about the creatures that live in the Santa Cruz Harbor – the seals, sea lions, birds and sometimes sea otters and dolphins.  We learn to keep our oceans clean picking up trash (gloves and sanitizers are provided).

Campers must be able to swim and able to get easily back on their SUPs/kayaks.  Healthy and Strong.

Wetsuits are available – $50 per week.

Campers can purchase snacks and lunch at the Beach Market, please bring money for their lunches.

5 : 1 student to instructor ratio

Kids will learn about water safety
Life vests are provided and must be worn
Kids must be able to swim
Build SUP Skills.

DATES :

Junior Explorers : 9 – 12 years old

We meet everyday at 9am till 3pm.

Perfect for the groms, 1st time paddlers.

2nd June

16th June

7th July

Teen Adventurers : 12 – 16 years old

We meet everyday at 9am till 3pm.

Great for the teen that has maybe paddled a little bit, and wants to hang with their friends.

9th June

23rd June

14th July

All Ages 12 – 16 years old Beginners

We meet everyday at 9am till 3pm.

This age range is perfect for siblings, and campers that are happy to mix with all age groups.

30th June (we will meet on 4th July)

21st July

28th July

4th August

Terms and Conditions:

Get ready for a week of sun, Supn, and smiles! 🏖️🌴

Effective January 2025, all cancellations will now receive store credit. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you with flexibility for future purchases.