Un Mar de Colores · Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Summer cohorts across San Diego — Cardiff by the Sea families enroll through school counselors and partner orgs.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf camp gratuitas para jóvenes de Cardiff by the Sea de 6–17 años, directamente en la costa de Cardiff by the Sea. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 22% BIPOC (11,724 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Cardiff Reef, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Ada Harris Elementary, Cardiff Elementary.
Summer (June–August), Monday–Friday cohorts · Completamente gratis
Cardiff Reef is one of California's most beginner-friendly longboard breaks — cobblestone-to-sand bottom with gentle reform. Our Cardiff cohorts draw primarily from Cardiff School District's Ada Harris and Cardiff Elementary, plus Encinitas Union partner schools. The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve anchors our Cardiff marine biology curriculum, connecting surf to watershed in a way unique to this corner of North County.
With 10% Spanish-speaking households in Cardiff by the Sea, bilingual camp instruction and parent updates are standard — not an accommodation requested at enrollment.
Representation in the lineup changes camp outcomes. When Cardiff by the Sea kids see coaches who share their language and background, retention and joy rise — they're not guests in someone else's surf culture.
Cross-border watershed work matters to Cardiff by the Sea because Tijuana River pollution and coastal health don't stop at a border fence. Our education modules name that reality honestly.
Parents in Cardiff by the Sea often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Cardiff by the Sea youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Un Mar's primary Cardiff location. The cobblestone-to-sand bottom produces gentle, slow-reforming waves that are remarkably forgiving for first-time surfers.
Cardiff Reef's cobblestone point has formed over thousands of years from sediment deposited by the San Elijo Lagoon. One of the most welcoming beginner lineup cultures in California.
En asociación con el Cardiff School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
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.
Un Mar de Colores is a BIPOC-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in Oceanside, California in 2018. Our instructors are certified by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Division and hold CPR + First Aid credentials.
“"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."”
Summer camps run June through August with Monday–Friday cohorts. Cohorts fill 3–4 weeks ahead — contact us early if you're enrolling from Cardiff by the Sea for a specific week. Priority goes to Title I referrals and partner org introductions.
Yes — every camp day includes free lunch and snacks. Cardiff by the Sea families don't need to pack meals or pay hidden food fees. We accommodate common dietary needs — contact us at enrollment to discuss specifics.
Friday is graduation on the sand — campers demonstrate surf skills, share cultural arts projects from the week, and celebrate with families. Grandparents, siblings, and neighbors from Cardiff by the Sea are welcome. We provide a photo album documenting the week.
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Cardiff by the Sea son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Ada Harris Elementary, Cardiff Elementary, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Cardiff Reef. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
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 Cardiff School District.
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Ada Harris Elementary, Cardiff Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en Cardiff School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
Ready to get your child in the water? Contact Un Mar de Colores — priority enrollment for Cardiff by the Sea Title I school students.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Cardiff by the Sea. 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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