Overview
Give your child a summer full of adventure on the San Francisco Bay! Gaia Guides Kids' Camps in Alameda combine kayaking, paddleboarding, teambuilding games, and hands-on environmental education in a safe, supportive setting. With both full-day and half-day options, our camps help kids build confidence, connect with nature, and create memories that last a lifetime. All our camps are just minutes from Oakland and San Francisco.
Options: Full & Half Day — Our Alameda summer kids camps offer both full-day and half-day options, with each 1-week camp session running Monday–Friday.
Ages: 6 - 14 years old — Campers are grouped by age and experience to create a supportive, safe, and challenging environment for skills lessons and paddle adventures.
Time: 9am-1pm / 9am-4pm — Our full-day camps run 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and half-day camps run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Both options are offered during the same weeks.
Location: Alameda, CA — Drive to Ballena Bay Marina, 1138 Ballena Blvd, Alameda. Drive past the flagpole and look for the tennis courts and parking lot on the left.
Price: $449 - $699 Per Week — Full-day camps are $699 per week, and half-day camps are $449 per week. Both options are offered during the same weeks.
Safety: Our Top Priority — All campers wear life jackets, with CPR/First Aid certified instructors, small group ratios, and Bay adventures planned around weather conditions.
Family Paddle Nights at Alameda's Ballena Bay Marina give parents and kids a fun, low-pressure way to enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding together while watching the sunset. Families paddle side-by-side, have a full beginner paddle lesson, and build confidence on the water in a safe, welcoming environment, and kids paddle free on their first night.