Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Catalina Island Camps: Building Confidence and Life Skills

At Catalina Island Camps, our campers can step onto a stand-up paddle board (SUP) and into an experience that’s equal parts adventure, skill-building, and confidence-boosting. Surrounded by sparkling Pacific waters, they learn to balance, paddle, and explore in a way that few other camps can offer.

Of course, paddleboarding isn’t always smooth sailing (at least at first). Finding your balance, taking a tumble, and getting back up is all part of the fun. Each splash turns into laughter, and every time a camper stands tall on their board, you can see the pride on their face. It’s a simple but powerful lesson: they can do hard things.

Balance, Focus, and Independence at Summer Camp

Paddleboarding strengthens balance, coordination, and focus, but the lessons don’t stop there. Campers also learn patience, perseverance, and how to stay calm when things feel a little wobbly (literally). These are skills that carry far beyond the ocean, helping kids navigate challenges long after summer ends.

Exploring Catalina’s Unique Coastal Waters

When campers push off the dock for the first time, they’re surrounded by the incredible beauty of Catalina’s coastline. Bright orange fish dart between the kelp, and sometimes a bat ray glides by. It’s like paddling through a living aquarium! Paddleboarding here gives kids a rare chance to experience marine life up close in one of California’s most stunning natural playgrounds.

By the end of camp, paddleboarding becomes more than an activity. It’s a symbol of growth and adventure. Campers leave with new friends, a love for the ocean, and they have fun along the way.

Spots for Summer 2026 are filling fast! Don’t miss your chance to give your child an experience that combines adventure, confidence, and connection with nature.

Click here to register today and get ready for a summer they’ll never stop talking about. Click here to learn more about summer camp!