Bay Explorers - Fun and Safe KAYAK AND SUP DAY CAMP
100% outside for 9 - 12 year olds
ADVENTURE TYPE
KayakSUPYouth & School
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Beginner
AGE MINIMUM
9
DESTINATION/LOCATION
Richardson Bay
Trip Dates
June 19 – 23, 2023, July 10 – 14, 2023, July 24 – 28, 2023, Aug. 7 – 11, 2023
Duration
5 days
Cost
$595
Highlights
- For kids ages 9 – 12
- Spend five days learning to kayak and paddleboard in Richardson Bay
- A fun week of bonding and team building
- Learn new kayak and SUP skills every day
- Discover the Bay Area’s unique ecology
- Monday-Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Maximum group size of 12
- Will follow all public health guidelines for summer camps
5 DAYS ON THE BAY BY KAYAK AND STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD
Sea Trek’s kayak day camp in Sausalito is an excellent experience for children interested in outdoor adventure or ocean exploration. The camp provides campers five days of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding around San Francisco Bay. With our help, campers will learn new skills every day including reading the tides, planning trips, and performing kayak rescues.
We want to teach kayak and stand-up paddleboard skills to our campers, but we also want to show them what makes the Bay such a unique and interesting environment. Campers will have the opportunity to see harbor seals, sea lions, and many other species that frequent the Bay Area’s waterways. By seeing the Bay up close, they will have a much greater appreciation for the things that make it such a special environment.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HWY 101:
- Take Sausalito/Marin City exit. Sea Trek is roughly 1.7 miles.
- Go left under the freeway and right onto Bridgeway.
- Count seven signal lights (including the signal where you turn right onto Bridgeway).
- Turn left on Marinship Way. This is the first possible left after Harbor Drive and is opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter.
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH (Golden Gate Bridge) ON HWY 101:
- Take the Rodeo Drive exit off 101 (comes after Spencer Drive exit). From exit to Sea Trek is approx. 1.2 miles.
- At the first stop sign bear left onto Nevada Street.
- Nevada Street ends at Bridgeway. Turn right on Bridgeway and at the second signal light (just after Spring Street signal light) take a left at Marinship Way (opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter).
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
More Info
Summer weather in the Bay can vary from gorgeous sunny days to windy and fog-swept ones. We prepare ourselves for whatever comes our way so that we can enjoy ourselves both on the water and on land.
Sea Trek uses sit-on-top singles, two-person kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards throughout the week. We provide kid-sized paddle jackets with neck and wrist closures and wetsuits that are made especially for kayaking and stand-up paddling, and personal flotation devices (life jackets) that keep us insulated and buoyant while in the water.
The following is a list to help ensure that your child is safe, warm and comfortable for the week. Please pack all of your child’s belongings in a day pack or duffel to keep everything together and safe while your child is on the water.
Download your packing list below.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
For ages 9 – 12 years old. Click here for 12 – 14 year olds.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.+
READ SOME OF OUR REVIEWS
Loved kayaking in Sausalito. Saw a bunch of cute seals and birds. Water can get choppy when it’s windy. Easy to board and get off the kayak. They had a small life jacket for our dog as well!
- Yelp
Great experience! Staff were friendly, and we had a smooth, fun time kayaking. We especially liked kayaking around the house boats, which were cook to see. They recommend making reservations in advance, which was easy to do online.
- Yelp
Becoming a member of SeaTrek has changed our lives. It’s given us a safe and easy way to be out on the water and for our three and five year old boys to explore, learn about marine wild life and have a sense of adventure. The people who work at SeaTrek are all incredibly warm and knowledgeable and have made our whole family feel welcome. During the pandemic this has been a lifeline for us. I can’t recommend SeaTrek or being on Richardson Bay enough.
- Google Reviews
If you’re staying in Sausalito or are looking for a great spot to get on the water during your stay in San Francisco this is a great spot! You’re able to complete the waiver on line ahead of time (or as a group we were able to) and the safety speech was quick but thorough! We saw seals and a variety of birds and enjoyed being able to explore on our own. You’re able to choose between kayaking and stand up paddle boards and the equipment is in good shape.
- Yelp
Such an amazing experience!! Thank you to my two wonderful friends who showed me this place. Thank you to the staff for being helpful and giving us tip how to get on board on a kayak and what we can and can not do. If you are in the area, I recommend going to them! Can’t wait to see you guys soon!
- Google Reviews
My husband and I went out for a guided tour of the bay with Kenny this morning. It ended up just being the 3 of us which was really nice. I love that Sea Trek provided full body wind breakers which helped so much with keeping warm and dry. The highlight of the tour was definitely all the seals. They were so freaking cute and they were all over the pay popping their little heads out! Kenny shared lots of history with us regarding the boats in the bay, the animals, and the houseboat community. It was a really fun tour and it was not physically hard at all.
- Google Reviews
What a great place ! I took a SUP lesson and it was so fun and helpful . They are so friendly and organized . Very therapeutic to get out on the water .
- Google Reviews
Fantastic company to rent from and great day kayaking! I have rented several times from Seatrek and every time has been so easy and hassle free. Today I took my dog for the first time and everyone was wonderful and helpful making it a perfect day on the water for us. If you are looking for a great single, couple, or group/family outing I highly recommend renting from seatrek.
- Yelp
Friendly hepful staff. Excellent paddling equipment! Beautiful / scenic location with lots of wildlife to observe. Very relaxing escape from the hustle, bustle and stress of an urban environment.
- Yelp
Repeat customer here. Book online ahead of time, and it’s a breeze to check in and get out in the water. We have used single and double kayaks (not the traditional kind) with adults and tweens / teens.
- Yelp
Went here for me recent birthday! Try to go when it’s not windy! The first half was call. We went to the houseboats and to see the cute seals! Coming back, it got a little windy but it was definitely a great workout! We are in shape and used to rowing so it wasn’t a big deal, just ask or look up weather conditions before reserving a time.
- Google Reviews