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Summer Camps at Windsure
Introduce your kids to their new friends: the ocean, the wind, and the sun.
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Why us?
For over 20 years, our watersports camps at Jericho Beach in Vancouver have been the highlight of summer for kids aged 7-15. With water-filled days, epic learning, and a whole lot of fun, it’s no wonder families keep coming back. Cross “book the kids’ summer camp” off your list - register now and lock in a summer they won’t forget!
Flexible Schedule: Full-day and half-day camps running all summer at beautiful Jericho Beach
Water Skills: Learn or level up in windsurfing, paddleboarding, and skimboarding
Welcoming Team: Friendly, trained instructors focused on fun, safety, and stoke
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What parents are saying:
“Great fun water camp!My daughter liked her week-long camp with Windsure. Skimboarding/SUP 3/2 days was a good combination of both sports. I felt that my daughter was safe and taken care of. I will definitely do the camp with Windsure next year.”
“Took my group of kids here for summer camp and the instructors were amazing!! They were knowledgeable, attentive and SO MUCH FUN! My group had a blast and enjoyed every second of it! Will definitely come back!!”
“My son loved the skimboarding/SUP half day camp. The 3 hour half day camp was just enough time to have some time in the water but not get overly exhausted. The instructor was great and really had patience with the kids. I suspect this won't be our first and last time joining the camp.”
FAQ
Everything You Need to Know
Should my kid come back to camp again?
Absolutely! With different programs offered for beginner and intermediate level campers, and three different sports to choose from, your kid always has the opportunity to learn something new!
What do you do when the weather’s bad?
The rain doesn't stop the fun and learning! As much as possible, in bad or rainy weather, we still try to get the kids out on the water. We have children’s wetsuits to help protect from the cold, and indoor spaces available to help students warm up. Bad weather days are also an opportunity to dive into more theory, learn about equipment, tying knots, sport history and of course, playing beach games!
Will my kid be safe?
Safety is our #1 priority (although Fun is a close second!). While life jackets are required at all times while out on the water, we also enforce a small group policy of no more than a 7:1 student to instructor ratio for SUP & Skimboarding, and a 5:1 ratio for Windsurfing. In addition, there is a trained first aid responder on site at all times, with further advanced-trained staff at the Jericho Sailing Centre. These measures, alongside many more, are all put in place in order to ensure a safe and worry-free experience for all who join us!
Is all the equipment required included in the camp?
All equipment from surfboard to wetsuit is provided to kids at camp. We do ask however that your kid comes to camp everyday with a towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, sunshirt, lunch, and a smile of course!
Ages 7-15 is a big range, how do you create groups?
Our paddleboarding camp programs are split into two age groups - Fun & SUP (7-10) and SUP (10-15). For skimboarding programs, if there are multiple groups, we try our best to group based on age and family/friend requests. For windsurfing, all participants must weigh at least 80lbs, so we find that those sport program cohorts are usually naturally a bit older.
What is your cancellation policy?
For summer camp programs, a full refund or a date change is applicable to all cancellations received more than three weeks prior to the program start date. Within the three week period, date changes are not possible, but refunds and credits are available for extenuating circumstances (ie. illness, injury, etc.).
What is a sample itinerary for a full day camp?
9am: Welcome, introductions
9:15am: Safety orientation, introductory sport theory
10:30am: Set up equipment, hydration break11:00am: On-water practice and learning session
11:45am: Bring equipment to beach
12pm: Lunch break
1pm: On-water practice and learning session
2pm: Snack & hydration break
2:20pm: On-water practice and learning session
3:45pm: Clean-up and wrap-up for the day
4:00pm: Pick-up
What is a sample schedule for half day camp?
9am: Welcome, introductions
10:30am: Safety orientation, introductory sport theory
10:30am: Set up equipment, hydration break
11:00am: On-water practice and learning session
11:40am: Bring equipment to beach, clean-up and wrap-up for the day
12:00pm: Pick-up
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