What ages does Aloha Beach Camp accept?

Aloha Beach Camp is open to children ages 5–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Aloha Beach Camp cost?

Aloha Beach Camp publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Aloha Beach Camp's hours?

Aloha Beach Camp runs Full day at Zuma Beach. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Aloha Beach Camp?

Aloha Beach Camp is operated by a private business, with 27 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Aloha Beach Camp provide lunch?

Aloha Beach Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

Does Aloha Beach Camp offer transportation?

Aloha Beach Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

How does Aloha Beach Camp compare to other water sports camps in Malibu?

Aloha Beach Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Malibu that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Water Sports · Ages 5–15

Aloha Beach Camp

Malibu · $875/week · ★ 4.9 (123 reviews)

Aloha Beach Camp offers a variety of beach and ocean activities for kids and teens in Malibu.

▌ Editor's read Aloha Beach Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering day camp programs for ages 4-14 with a focus on ocean sports and beach activities. The camp has been operating for 27 years, founded by Matt Hecht, and states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6. They explicitly mention that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Aloha Beach Camp' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 105 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities, the caring staff, and their children's enjoyment. The camp offers transportation from various locations across Los Angeles. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @alohabeachcamp and a Facebook page 'AlohaBeachCamp'.

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Since 199927+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 5–15

Aloha Beach Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right water sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1999 (27 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Water Sports
Ages: 5–15
Hours: Full day at Zuma Beach
Address: 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (818) 932-4600
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $198/day regular ($990/5-day week), $175/day early bird ($875/5-day week). Day-by-day enrollment.

Runs Full day at Zuma Beach, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $990
Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $990

↗ What parents like

Flexible day-by-day enrollment
Free transportation included
Accredited by the ACA

↘ Watch for

No multi-week discounts
Lunch not included

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: Yes
Financial aid: No
Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Aloha Beach Camp

What ages does Aloha Beach Camp accept?: Aloha Beach Camp is open to children ages 5–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Aloha Beach Camp cost?: Aloha Beach Camp publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Aloha Beach Camp's hours?: Aloha Beach Camp runs Full day at Zuma Beach. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Aloha Beach Camp?: Aloha Beach Camp is operated by a private business, with 27 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Aloha Beach Camp provide lunch?: Aloha Beach Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Aloha Beach Camp offer transportation?: Aloha Beach Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Aloha Beach Camp compare to other water sports camps in Malibu?: Aloha Beach Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Malibu that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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