Un Mar de Colores · Bonita, CA
From Monday Paddle to Friday Showcase — Free in Bonita
Priority enrollment for BIPOC youth from Bonita where 68% of residents deserve coastal access.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf camp gratuitas para jóvenes de Bonita de 6–17 años, con transporte gratuito de 10 millas desde Bonita a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 68% BIPOC (12,795 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Imperial Beach (10 miles) y Coronado Central (11 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle.
Horario — programa en Bonita
Summer (June–August), Monday–Friday cohorts · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Working parents in Bonita need Monday–Friday full-day coverage, not another half-day program with no transport.
- —You need predictable schedules and bilingual parent updates — not a signup page that ghosts Spanish-speaking families.
- —Cultural programming at commercial camps feels like decoration — Kumeyaay history reduced to a five-minute talk.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Friday family showcase celebrates every camper — grandparents, siblings, and neighbors welcome on the sand.
- Environmental justice framing teaches why Bonita beaches close after storms — not just how to paddle.
- Four hours daily in the water with certified bilingual coaches and 4:1 student-to-instructor ratios.
Por qué operamos este programa en Bonita
Bonita is a South Bay community adjacent to Chula Vista and National City, with a 58% Hispanic/Latino population. Our Bonita cohorts shuttle to Imperial Beach and Coronado, with classroom components at Bonita-Sunnyside Library. Students primarily come from Sunnyside Elementary and Bonita Vista Middle as part of our South Bay Title I partnership network.
- Población
- 12,795
- Residentes BIPOC
- 68%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 41%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
Surf Camp en Bonita — Lo que debes saber
Parents ask if surf camp in Bonita requires swimming ability. We build water comfort progressively in supervised zones — many beginners start with limited pool experience and gain confidence within the first two camp days.
How much does surf camp cost in California? Commercial rates often run $400–$800 per week plus gear rental. Un Mar de Colores charges $0 — including five full days, equipment, transport, lunch, and Friday family showcase.
Por qué Bonita importa para nuestra misión
Recruitment in Bonita runs through counselors, teachers, and community partners who know which students need this most. We don't run open enrollment chaos — we build intentional cohorts.
With 12,795 residents, Bonita is one of the communities where a single free surf cohort can change dozens of lives per season. Our shuttles and school partnerships make distance (10 miles inland) a logistics problem we solve, not a barrier families carry alone.
Socios comunitarios locales en Bonita
En asociación con el Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union
- •Sunnyside Elementary
- •Bonita Vista Middle
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Bonita-Sunnyside Library
- ◆Sweetwater Union High School District
- ◆Chula Vista Elementary School District
Currículo del programa
Our summer surf camps run Monday through Friday across North County and San Diego, serving BIPOC youth ages 6–17. Each one-week cohort combines four mornings of in-water surf instruction with afternoon programming in marine ecology, Kumeyaay coastal history, and cultural arts. Camps are capped at 18 students per cohort to maintain a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and every camp ends with a Friday family showcase on the beach. Camps are entirely free — wetsuits, boards, transportation, daily lunch, and all materials included.
- →Daily in-water surf instruction (4 hrs/day)
- →Marine ecology & watershed education
- →Cultural arts workshops (painting, poetry, storytelling)
- →Kumeyaay coastal history and stewardship
- →Nutrition and hydration for athletes
- →Friday family showcase and celebration
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Bonita
- ✓5-day Monday–Friday full-day camp (8am–3pm)
- ✓Certified bilingual instructors (CPR + First Aid, 4:1 ratio)
- ✓Wetsuit, soft-top surfboard, and rashguard for the week
- ✓Free daily lunch and snacks
- ✓Round-trip transportation from Title I schools
- ✓Cultural arts and marine biology enrichment
- ✓Family showcase and photo album
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Since 2018, Un Mar de Colores has served thousands of youth across San Diego County and the Cali-Baja region — with funding from the San Diego Foundation, community grants, and individual donors keeping every program 100% free.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — Surf Camp en Bonita
How is Un Mar surf camp different from commercial camps near Imperial Beach (10 miles) and Coronado Central (11 miles)?+
Commercial camps optimize for paying tourists and locals with gear. Un Mar is a BIPOC-led nonprofit: free instruction, Title I partnerships, marine ecology and Kumeyaay history curriculum, and coaches who reflect Bonita's communities. We're building access, not selling camp weeks.
How much does surf camp cost in Bonita?+
Un Mar de Colores surf camp in Bonita is 100% free — five full Monday–Friday days including wetsuits, boards, rashguards, daily lunch and snacks, transportation from partner schools, and certified bilingual instruction. Commercial camps in San Diego County typically charge $400–$800 per week. We fund access through grants and donors so Bonita families never pay.
Is transportation provided from Bonita to surf camp?+
Round-trip shuttle transportation runs from partner Title I schools. If Bonita is inland (10 miles inland from the coast), we solve the daily commute — not your family. Coastal cohorts meet directly at local teaching beaches near Imperial Beach (10 miles) and Coronado Central (11 miles).
¿Los programas de Surf Camp en Bonita son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Bonita son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Bonita?+
Los jóvenes de Bonita viajan en nuestro transporte a Imperial Beach (10 miles), aproximadamente a 10 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Bonita.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Bonita?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 6–17 años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Sunnyside Elementary, Bonita Vista Middle y otras escuelas de Título I en Chula Vista Elementary / Sweetwater Union. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Sign your Bonita youth up today — every program is 100% free, with wetsuits, boards, and transportation included.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Bonita. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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