Bay Farm Island Summer Camps for Kids Ages 6–14
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Families searching for Bay Farm Island summer camps want something close, safe, and genuinely meaningful. At Gaia Guides, we offer kids summer camps just minutes from Bay Farm Island in Alameda, where children build confidence through kayaking, paddleboarding, teamwork, and hands-on outdoor learning. Our camp welcomes Bay Farm families who want their kids to come home smiling, confident, and excited to return the next day.
Our Alameda summer kids camps offer both full-day and half-day options, with each 1-week camp session running Monday–Friday.
Options: Full & Half Day
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.
Time: 9am-1pm / 9am-4pm
Campers are grouped by age and experience to create a supportive, safe, and challenging environment for skills lessons and paddle adventures.
Ages: 6 - 14 years old
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.
Location: Alameda, CA
Full-day camps are $699 per week, and half-day camps are $449 per week. Both options are offered during the same weeks.
Price: $449 - $699 Per Week
All campers wear life jackets, with CPR/First Aid certified instructors, small group ratios, and Bay adventures planned around weather conditions.
Safety: Our Top Priority
Summer Camp
June 2027
Full-day and half-day camps.
June 7 - 11
June 14 - 18
June 21 - 25
June 28 - July 2
July 2027
Summer Camp
Full-day and half-day camps.
July 5 - 9
July 12 - 16
July 19 - 23
July 26 - 30
August 2027
Summer Camp
Full-day and half-day camps.
August 2 - 6
August 9 - 13
August 2027
Leadership Training
CPR/First Aid certification
August 20 - 22
Bay Farm Island Kids Summer Camp: Paddling Adventures Close to Home
Bay Farm Island families are among the closest we serve. Camp is a short drive across the Bay Farm Island Bridge and along Shoreline Drive, an easy routine for busy mornings.
Bay Farm kids already live surrounded by water. Camp gives them the skills to get out on it, from first paddle strokes in our protected lagoon to bigger adventures on the open Bay as their confidence grows.
Along the way, campers:
Explore the Alameda shoreline
Learn about the abundant marine life around Alameda
Build water safety and paddling skills
Make friends from all over the Bay Area
Half-day and full-day camps run the same weeks, so camp fits easily into busy family schedules.
Safety & Supervision
We know how much trust it takes to choose a summer camp.
Your child is guided by CPR & First Aid certified instructors who are calm, experienced, and genuinely great with kids. Our camp takes place in a protected lagoon that’s ideal for beginners.
We focus on:
Clear safety instruction
Thoughtful supervision
Supportive encouragement
A pace that helps kids feel comfortable trying new things
Kids feel brave. Parents feel confident.
Why Bay Farm Island Families Choose Gaia Guides
Families choose Gaia Guides because their kids are:
Known by name
Encouraged through challenges
Supported emotionally and physically
Proud of what they accomplish
Kids leave tired, salty-haired, and smiling.
Parents leave grateful they found the right summer camp.
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What Kids Experience at Camp
Every day blends movement, laughter, and discovery.
Kids spend time:
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
Learning water safety and paddling skills
Playing team games and creative challenges
Exploring the Bay Farm and Alameda waterfront environment
Making friends and building confidence
Some kids arrive unsure. Most leave glowing. And many ask if they can come back next week.
Camp Options Near Bay Farm Island
Our Bay Farm Island area kids summer camps are designed to work for real families.
We offer:
Full-day and half-day options
Monday through Friday sessions
Small group instruction
All paddling equipment and wetsuits included
Families from Bay Farm Island love that our camp is close, easy, and feels like a true outdoor escape.
Bay Farm Island Summer Camp FAQs
How far is camp from Bay Farm Island? A short drive across the Bay Farm Island Bridge to Ballena Bay Marina, 1138 Ballena Blvd.
Can my child get to camp on their own? A parent or authorized adult checks campers in and out each day with a pick-up code, so kids can't arrive or leave on their own.
Do you offer half-day options? Yes. Half day runs 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and full day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, during the same weeks.
Ready to Find the Right Bay Farm Island Summer Camp?
If you’re searching for Bay Farm Island summer camps that combine outdoor adventure, safety, and real connection, we’d love to welcome your family.
Explore our full Kids Summer Camp program