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▌ 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 operates as a day camp in Los Angeles, offering a variety of beach and ocean activities for campers aged 4-17, including a specific Nalu program for ages 12-15. The camp website states it has been operating for 27 years, founded by Eric Naftulin. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and explicitly mention that all staff are background-checked and CPR/First Aid certified. The camp has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the engaging activities and attentive staff. While the camp emphasizes safety, it is not listed as ACA accredited. The program includes transportation from various Los Angeles locations, making it accessible for many families.
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Since 199927+ years operating
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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
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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: $175/day early bird ($875/5-day week). Regular rate is $198/day ($990/5-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

  • Free bus transportation included
  • Flexible day-by-day enrollment
  • Lifeguard-certified counselors

↘ Watch for

  • High daily cost
  • Website navigation can be confusing

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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