GOALS: Safety is our first concern, fun is always our main goal. We provide a safe atmosphere to allow students age 5-17 years, in age groups 5-7, 8-9, 10-12, and 13-15, 16 & 17 to learn ocean skills that will enable them to become more confident so that they may participate and excel in the following activities: SURFING, BOOGIE BOARDING, BODYSURFING, SWIMMING, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, ULTIMATE FRISBEE, SAND RUNNING, YAGA, AND BEACH GAMES. We also educate the students in the following areas: Rip Currents, In Shore Holes, Beach, Hazards, Wave Judgment and Selection, First Aid, and Self Rescue Techniques.

Safety is our primary concern. To ensure this we staff our program with ocean lifeguards and Kanoa instructors who have completed a rigorous training program. This program consists of proper surf instruction, swimming , rescue techniques, ocean safety education, 1st aid and CPR certification, as well as problem solving and people skills. We value the importance of one on one instruction as well as group participation. We allow students to go at their own pace, never forcing them to participate in any given activity. Kanoa Surf Camps believes in spending most of our day in the water not on the beach, although games and activities are always available to those who don’t wish to spend all day in the water. There is plenty of free time for students to rest after surfing and playing. Our instructors use positive motivational techniques to help each individual achieve their goals, and perform to the best of their ability, all while having the time of their lives. Students are placed in age and or skill appropriate teams during each session . Each team will have the same core group of instructors and lifeguards throughout the summer giving students a chance to build positive relationships with our staff that will help to get the most out of each student and make the Kanoa Surf Camps experience the very best possible for your child.  Grouping students will also give them an opportunity to make new friends as Kanoa attracts kids from all over the world. If there are siblings or friends whose age or skill does not match they will be allowed to be together in the same group if their ocean skill level permits. Students will be given as much help and assistance as they need and are encouraged to utilize the instructors and ask for help at any time.
 
Guppies is our campers ages 5-7. The program will focus on the specific needs of the younger campers. The Guppy group will have a higher instructor to camper ratio as well as its own area within camp where younger campers will surf, learn, and play in a more structured environment.

The Guppy's will not only focus on learning surfing but stress ocean safety education and marine ecology awareness. The Guppy's will also be featured in organized games and activities that are designed to stimulate our campers both physically and mentally. The Guppy's was created to provide the safest and most enjoyable environment for your children at the beach. Kanoa has hired highly trained personnel with educational backgrounds relative to the Guppy's age group who are committed to providing the most complete experience for all campers.

Sharks; Shark Team consists of the 8-9 age groups. These students will learn about specific surf spots, and gain a culturally based knowledge of each spot. Sharks will focus primarily on surf instruction with a heavy emphasis on physical fitness and ocean safety education. Games and organized activities both in and out of the water are available at all times.
Dolphins; The Dolphin Team is for ages 10- 12 years and up. These students will learn about specific surf spots, and gain a culturally based knowledge. Dolphins will spend time surfing and working on ocean skills in their own area, giving them space to surf and train without interruption from our younger students.

They will be challenged both physically and mentally in hopes of preparing them to surf the world’s best surf destinations with confidence, good judgment and solid wave knowledge and selection. Games and organized activities both in and out of the water are available at all times.

Wahoo Team: consists of the 13 and 14 age groups. These students will learn about specific surf spots, and gain a culturally based knowledge of surf spots of their choice. Wahoo will focus primarily on surf instruction with a heavy emphasis on physical fitness and ocean safety education. Games and organized activities both in and out of the water are available at all times.
Marlin: The Marlin Team is for ages 12 to 14. These students will learn about specific surf spots, of there choosing . Marlins will spend time surfing and working on ocean skills in their own area, giving them space to surf and train without interruption from our younger students.

They will be challenged both physically and mentally in hopes of preparing them to surf the world’s best surf destinations with confidence, good judgment and solid wave knowledge and selection. Games and organized activities both in and out of the water are available at all times.
 
 
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	A TENTATIVE DAILY BEACH CAMP SCHEDULE
	Every Friday is Aloha Fun Test Day 9 :00 - 9:45 Water safety, Yoga/Calistenics/Warm Up Run 9:45 - 10:00 Surfing lessons, boogie boarding 10:00 - 11:00 Snack Break, Surfing/BoogieBoarding 11:00 - 12:00 Various activities: surfing, Cross training, boogie boarding, Beach games 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch, rest, surf, boogie boarding   1:00 - 2:00 Free time, sand games, surfing lessons, boogie boarding, sand sculptures, volley ball, etc. 2:00 Transportation: Kids go home, other kids clean up the beach 2 :30 - 3:00 Pick up children 3:00 - 6:00 Day Care Services $11.00 per hour, per child: Freetime to surf, swim or rest