Join us for the most adventure-packed, educational and fun camps in San Francisco!The best way to learn to paddle board! This camp is perfect for younger paddlers or those totally new to the sport. We will start with the basics and build confidence…
Join us for the most adventure-packed, educational and fun camps in San Francisco!
The best way to learn to paddle board! This camp is perfect for younger paddlers or those totally new to the sport. We will start with the basics and build confidence before going out on explorations and seeking wildlife.
Our days are packed with water and land activities in Crane Cove Park, located in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. Campers are in pods of 5 kids of similar abilities and ages (private pods are available for your own groups.
Dogpatch Paddle is the most fun, active, outdoor, adventure camp in the Bay Area. This will be your camper's favorite week of the year!
Our camps are impacted by weather conditions, so we like to be flexible. We try to spend as much time on the water as possible, though balancing land-based games has also proved to be popular with the kids. In any case, we adapt the programs to suit the vibe of the group.
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00am Travel Camp Arrival. Prepare for departure. Leave for today’s destination.
9:00am Day Camp Arrivals. Drop off at Crane Cove Park. Circle time, stretching, pod games.
10:00am Morning Paddle. Head out onto the Bay (weather permitting). Younger paddlers stay close to base, older paddlers venture farther.
11-11:30am Return To Crane Cove. Gear is stored for mid-day. Some days the experienced campers will remain on their adventure.
12:00pm Lunch / Land-based Game Time. Campers pack their own lunch and can eat under the tent for shade. Intermediate campers may have lunch while on their adventure.
1:00pm Afternoon Paddle. Head out onto the Bay (weather permitting). Some times we will play games on our paddle platforms.
2-2:30pm Return To Crane Cove / Free Time. Gear is cleaned, stored for the day. Travel campers will return to the park.
3:00pm Pick Up
Prerequisites
All campers must have solid swim skills.
What to Bring
We will provide a detailed packing list after registration, but generally think weather-appropriate beach wear.
Flip flips or water shoes.
Board shorts, rash-guards, t-shirts.
Kids who like to swim a lot, or that get cold easily might prefer a shorty wetsuit (full suit required for Fliteboarders).
Cancellation Policy
All payments are fully refundable up to 60 days prior to start date. Payments made up to one month prior to start date are refundable as credit for any Dogpatch Paddle services (equipment, future camps, private lessons). Cancellations within one month of start date are non-refundable, except in the event of any COVD-19 related cancelations or closures (due to compliance or illness) within one month of start date are refundable as credit for any Dogpatch Paddle services.
My 11-year old son attended the Kayak camp in the middle of April and had a great time! The group size was small and the camp leader made sure the kids were appropriately dressed and reapplying sunscreen. On some days there was a bit of afternoon wind but DP always played it safe and adjusted the activities to the weather level. The kids saw various Bay wildlife. It was a great experience and we hope to be back in the summer for an intermediate camp. Before the camp, Adam provided detailed info on what to bring, and after camp he shared photos and videos of the kids, we loved that! Highly recommend!
My kiddo loves this well organised and professional camp. He can’t wait for summer to start so that he can go back. Thanks for making such a fun all season camp and teaching my water loving kid some new skills
Curious if you are offering single day camps for the Week of 8/15? SFUSD starts on 8/17 so I'm in search of something for Monday and Tuesday.
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