Dogpatch Paddle Youth Camps
Crane Cove Park, 701 Illinois Street #A, #A, San Francisco, CA 94107
About
Dogpatch Paddle Youth Camps offers several options, including Park-to-Park Adventure Camp (No Paddling), Beginner Paddle Board sessions at Crane Cove and Mission Creek, Intermediate SUP or Kayak, Teen Explorer's Travel Camp, and Advanced SUP (Paddle Board). Campers take part in activities such as paddleboarding, kayaking, volleyball, pickleball, bocce, basketball, beachside games, wading, and other land-based activities. Teen Explorer's Travel Camp includes paddles in Marin, the East Bay, Half Moon Bay, and the Peninsula, and Advanced SUP focuses on paddle board racing form, efficient strokes, fitness, and endurance.
• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Schedule: Before care available 8am–9am and after care available 3pm–6pm, with combined before and after care options; a sample day starts with 8:00am before care (additional cost) and 9:00am arrival, circle time, stretching, and pod games
• Price: $649–$999 per session, with before care an additional $50 per week, after care an additional $100 per week, and combined before and after care $120 per week
Each counselor is CPR and first-aid certified and has a strong swimming background. The program states that every camp begins with a comprehensive safety briefing that covers emergency protocols, paddling techniques, and understanding tides and currents, and that alternative activities are ready if conditions change. The camp notes that its youth camps are physically demanding and that campers should be in good shape and ready for a fun challenge. The organization states that it is an inclusive camp with an absolute policy of inclusion and that it welcomes kids of all identities and backgrounds. Dogpatch Paddle supplies all paddling equipment for the week, including paddles, boards, and life vests, and provides a packing list after registration; campers may bring or purchase a wetsuit if they prefer. The program reports that last year it welcomed campers on sliding scale and scholarships with support from partners at the Power Station and YMCA. Parent and participant comments describe the camp as “the best week we've had all summer,” “Best camp ever!!!,” and note that kids “LOVE Dogpatch Paddle,” with one adult lesson participant describing an instructor as patient, encouraging, and fun.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Schedule: Before care available 8am–9am and after care available 3pm–6pm, with combined before and after care options; a sample day starts with 8:00am before care (additional cost) and 9:00am arrival, circle time, stretching, and pod games
• Price: $649–$999 per session, with before care an additional $50 per week, after care an additional $100 per week, and combined before and after care $120 per week
Each counselor is CPR and first-aid certified and has a strong swimming background. The program states that every camp begins with a comprehensive safety briefing that covers emergency protocols, paddling techniques, and understanding tides and currents, and that alternative activities are ready if conditions change. The camp notes that its youth camps are physically demanding and that campers should be in good shape and ready for a fun challenge. The organization states that it is an inclusive camp with an absolute policy of inclusion and that it welcomes kids of all identities and backgrounds. Dogpatch Paddle supplies all paddling equipment for the week, including paddles, boards, and life vests, and provides a packing list after registration; campers may bring or purchase a wetsuit if they prefer. The program reports that last year it welcomed campers on sliding scale and scholarships with support from partners at the Power Station and YMCA. Parent and participant comments describe the camp as “the best week we've had all summer,” “Best camp ever!!!,” and note that kids “LOVE Dogpatch Paddle,” with one adult lesson participant describing an instructor as patient, encouraging, and fun.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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