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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–17

South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp

South Bay · ★ 5.0 (5 reviews)

South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation offers summer sailing camps for youth aged 8-17, focusing on developing sailing skills and water safety in Redondo Beach.

▌ Editor's read The South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation (SBYSF) Summer Sailing Camp website (sbysf.org/summer) loads successfully and provides details on their day camp programs for youth aged 8-17. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The camp offers multiple sessions throughout the summer, with different levels including beginner, intermediate, and advanced, using Optimist, FJ, and Laser boats. While the website mentions instructors are US Sailing certified, it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The camp has a 4.9-star rating on Google based on 14 reviews, with parents frequently praising the instructors' patience and the positive impact on their children's confidence and sailing skills. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles found are @sbysf on Instagram and 'SouthBayYouthSailingFoundation' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer 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. aquatic 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Redondo Beach, CA 90277, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Pricing not confirmed. Runs Jun 15 – Aug 14.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp

What ages does South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp accept?
South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp is open to children ages 8–17. 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 South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp cost?
South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pricing not confirmed. Runs Jun 15 – Aug 14. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp's hours?
South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp?
South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer Sailing Camp provide lunch?
South Bay Youth Sailing Foundation – Summer 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.

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