UCLA Sailing Camp
UCLA Sailing Camp offers day programs for youth aged 10-17 to learn sailing skills on Marina del Rey, emphasizing safety and skill progression.
▌ Editor's read The UCLA Sailing Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for youth aged 10-17 at Marina del Rey. The camp is operated by UCLA Recreation, indicating a university ownership type. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all instructors are CPR and First Aid certified, and background checks are conducted for all staff. The program focuses on teaching sailing fundamentals, with different levels available for beginners and those with prior experience. Google reviews for UCLA Recreation generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the quality of instruction and facilities. Social media handles found are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARec on Facebook, both active. The camp emphasizes safety, providing life jackets and requiring a swim test.
Who thrives here Ages 11–15
UCLA Sailing Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Water Sports
- Ages: 11–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM programming (drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, pick-up 3:30-4:00 PM)
- Address: 14001 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- Phone: (310) 825-3701
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $495/$695/$795 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about UCLA Sailing Camp
- What ages does UCLA Sailing Camp accept?
- UCLA Sailing Camp is open to children ages 11–15. 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 UCLA Sailing Camp cost?
- UCLA Sailing Camp publishes $795/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are UCLA Sailing Camp's hours?
- UCLA Sailing Camp runs 9:00 AM-3:30 PM programming (drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, pick-up 3:30-4:00 PM). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs UCLA Sailing Camp?
- UCLA Sailing Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does UCLA Sailing Camp provide lunch?
- UCLA Sailing 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.
- How does UCLA Sailing Camp compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
- UCLA Sailing Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles 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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