Kid's Kayaking Camp Summer 2025
Camp HPK
kids kayaking summer camp!
Dates for 2026 TBD
August 3, 2025 (8:30am-1pm)
$65 / child
ages 8-12
Calling all kiddos! Come join our kids kayaking summer camp! This special summer camp runs from July 22-26 from 8:30am-1:00pm. Sign up for as many days as you’d like! We will be exploring the fundamentals of paddling, water safety, marine science, and of course… FUN!
In this series of day camps, we will introduce children to:
- the basics of paddling
- water safety
- marine science
We have access to several amazing kayaking locations throughout the Sarasota Bay area and we are excited to share each of these beautiful places with your child! Each day, we will present a new theme at a specific location. See the planned locations and descriptions for each day’s theme above and sign up your little happy paddler for one, some, or all days!
Camp counselors are certified lifeguards, expertly trained instructors of marine science, and highly experienced in water-based trip leadership.
Calling all kiddos! Come join our kids kayaking clinic! This special summer kid’s camp will be held on August 3, 2025 from 8:30am-1:00pm. We will be exploring the fundamentals of paddling, water safety, marine science, and of course… FUN!
This day camp will include:
- Basic kayaking safety and skills
- Kayak trip to the mangrove islands
- Marine wildlife search games
- Post-paddle playground time
We have access to several amazing kayaking locations throughout the Sarasota Bay area and we are excited to share one of these beautiful places with your child! The mangrove islands adjacent to Bayfront Park on Longboat Key are absolutely gorgeous! There are no crowds except for the schooling fish and occasional pod of dolphins. Paddlers can traverse around the mangrove forests of Whale Key & the Town Islands, spot manatees and dolphins, and paddle around the coastal bird habitat at the Audubon Coastal Stewardship Islands.
Camp counselors are certified wilderness safety experts, expertly trained instructors of marine science, and highly experienced in water-based trip leadership.
Ages
Camp HPK is limited to ages 8 – 12.
Children will be distributed into kayaks depending on the day’s conditions and each individual camper’s comfort level and paddling ability. All paddlers will stay together in a group throughout camp activities.
What to expect
We will meet in the morning at 8:30am and have a brief introduction and trip safety overview. We will launch our morning paddle around 9:00am and return by 12:00pm. A snack will be provided for each child (organic, healthy, and yummy!) while we are on the water. We will wrap up our morning adventure with lunch and playground time at the Bayfront Park playground.
**All necessary paddling and safety equipment will be provided, including a Coast Guard approved life vest
**We will make sure that all are comfortable, safe, and happy before heading out on the water
**A healthy snack will be provided for each Camper around 10:30 each morning (feel free to send your own snacks as well)
**There are restrooms and rinse stations at Bayfront Park
Campers should arrive:
- dressed to get wet in clothing that is appropriate for summer in Florida (water shoes are a great choice)
- with sunscreen applied to all exposed skin
- well-hydrated
What to Bring
For the best trip possible, please be sure to put sunscreen on your child when you drop them off and pack these items:
- a lunch (and extra snacks if you’d like)
- a large, re-fillable bottle of water
- a sun hat
- sunglasses (with strap if you’d like)
- sun-protective clothing (e.g., long sleeves)
- extra sunscreen
- towel and change of clothing (remember dry shoes)
- Smiles!**
Parents & Guardians:
Parents and guardians are invited to rent kayaks while the kiddos are in camp! See our available rental options and book your adventure today!
What's Included:
- Certified Safety & Nature Experts
- All Paddling Equipment
- Paddling Instruction
- Snack
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