• Parents drop off kids at the Safeway lot (1 Camino Alto, Mill Valley).

• Staff ( check attendance, collect signed waivers, and ensure kids have water bottles, sunscreen, and lunch or money.

• Brief parents on the day’s plan.

• Safety briefing: Van rules and camp expectations.

• Travel: ~20–25 minutes to Upton Beach via CA-1 (~12 miles).

• Kids unload with staff and change into wetsuits in portable changing tents.

• Warm-up led by instructors (): stretching, beach sprints, and a quick game (e.g.banana tag) to build energy.

• Safety talk: Ocean conditions, rip current awareness, buddy system, and equipment care.

• On-Land Instruction (20 minutes): Instructors teach board handling, paddling, and pop-up techniques, tailored to skill levels (beginner to intermediate).

• In-Water Session (1 hour 40 minutes): Kids surf in groups of 4–5 with one instructor, focusing on wave-catching and fun. Stinson Beach’s white-water waves ensure quick success for beginners.

• Fun element: Mini “wave-catching contest” with small prizes (e.g., stickers).

• Kids eat packed lunches (or pre-ordered meals, e.g., sandwiches from a local deli like Mill Valley Market, ~$10/kid) under a shaded canopy or beach tent.

• Supervised free time: Beach games like frisbee or building small sandcastles, fostering community (aligned with your camp’s vibe).

• Instructors (e.g., Sasha) share ocean facts or lead a quick eco-talk (e.g., marine life), reinforcing your eco-friendly focus.

• Group activities led by instructors: Tug-of-War, Sandcastle Competition, or Treasure Hunt (from your summer camp). These build teamwork and keep energy high.

• Optional dry-land surf drills (e.g., balance board practice) for skill-building.

• Second surf session with a focus on refining skills (e.g., turning or wave selection for intermediates). Smaller groups ensure personalized feedback.

• Fun element: “Surf relay” where teams paddle out and back, adding a playful challenge.

• Kids bring gear back to shop, change out of wetsuits, and pack up.

• Group beach clean-up (e.g., collecting litter), emphasizing our camp’s environmental commitment.

• Quick debrief: Instructors share highlights, praise kids’ progress, and hand out daily awards. 

• Kids and staff load into the van with equipment secured.

• Travel: ~20–25 minutes back to Mill Valley.

Parents pick up kids at the Safeway lot. Staff verify authorized guardians and share photo access.