YMCA Camp Surf
YMCA Camp Surf offers overnight camp experiences with a focus on ocean activities and surfing.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Operation Purple Camp program, which is run by the National Military Family Association, not YMCA Camp Surf. Operation Purple Camp offers free summer camp experiences for military children, aiming to build resilience and connect them with peers who understand their unique challenges. The website details various camp locations across the US, including some hosted at YMCA camps, but does not provide specific information about 'YMCA Camp Surf' itself. Therefore, details like ACA accreditation, specific staff ratios, or founder information for YMCA Camp Surf cannot be determined from this link. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Surf' show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 1,061 reviews, with themes often mentioning positive experiences with staff, activities, and the oceanfront location. However, this information is external to the provided URL.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
YMCA Camp Surf is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–17
- Address: 560 Silver Strand Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118
- Phone: (619) 423-5850
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free for military-connected children
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Camp Surf.
- Nike Beach Volleyball Camp at Coronado Beach · Coronado · Ages 12–18 · $351/week