Un Mar de Colores · El Cajon, CA
Full-Day Free Surf Camp — El Cajon Youth Welcome
Nutrition and hydration education for young athletes — lunch included, no hidden snack fees.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf camp gratuitas para jóvenes de El Cajon de 6–17 años, con transporte gratuito de 14 millas desde El Cajon a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 55% BIPOC (106,215 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en OB Pier (14 miles) y Coronado Central (13 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Bostonia Elementary, Chase Avenue Elementary, Cajon Valley Middle.
Horario — programa en El Cajon
Summer (June–August), Monday–Friday cohorts · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Large commercial ratios mean nervous first-timers from El Cajon get lost in the lineup — or never enter it.
- —By June, El Cajon cohorts are full and you're told to try next year — again.
- —Your teen and your younger child need different pacing, but most camps lump ages together without structure.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Trauma-informed, joy-forward culture welcomes anxious first-timers and experienced youth alike.
- Alumni coaches and scholarship recipients mentor campers — representation changes who believes they belong.
- Beach sites chosen for beginner safety — sandy bottoms, lifeguard coverage, manageable conditions near OB Pier (14 miles) and Coronado Central (13 miles).
Por qué operamos este programa en El Cajon
El Cajon is home to one of the largest Middle Eastern/Chaldean communities in the United States and a 32% Hispanic/Latino population. Our El Cajon cohorts shuttle 14 miles to OB Pier, with cultural programming tailored to the city's unique demographic mix. Cajon Valley Union's Bostonia and Chase Avenue Elementary are our anchor partnerships.
- Población
- 106,215
- Residentes BIPOC
- 55%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 32%
- Distancia a la playa
- 14 mi
Surf Camp en El Cajon — Lo que debes saber
Free youth surf camps in San Diego are rare because equipment, insurance, and food costs are real. Un Mar combines San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and disciplined safety protocols — operating since 2018 without charging families.
Parents ask if surf camp in El Cajon 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.
Por qué El Cajon importa para nuestra misión
Parents in El Cajon often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe El Cajon youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Safe, lifeguard-coordinated instruction is non-negotiable for El Cajon youth. Every water session runs inside flagged zones with certified coaches — parents shouldn't have to choose between access and safety.
Socios comunitarios locales en El Cajon
En asociación con el Cajon Valley Union School District / Grossmont Union High y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 4+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Cajon Valley Union School District / Grossmont Union High
- •Bostonia Elementary
- •Chase Avenue Elementary
- •Cajon Valley Middle
- •El Cajon Valley High
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Cajon Valley Union School District
- ◆El Cajon Library
- ◆Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
- ◆Grossmont College (student volunteers)
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 El Cajon
- ✓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
Our coaches include graduates of the Surf Athletic Scholarship program and bilingual educators who reflect the BIPOC communities we serve. We partner with 15+ Title I schools across North County and San Diego.
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 El Cajon
Are surf camps in El Cajon taught in Spanish?+
Yes — all programming is bilingual. In El Cajon, where 32% of households are Spanish-speaking, bilingual coaches lead every session and parent communications arrive in both English and Spanish.
When do El Cajon surf camp cohorts run?+
Summer camps run June through August with Monday–Friday cohorts. Cohorts fill 3–4 weeks ahead — contact us early if you're enrolling from El Cajon for a specific week. Priority goes to Title I referrals and partner org introductions.
What ages can attend free surf camp in El Cajon?+
We serve youth ages 6–17 with age-appropriate cohort groupings. Camps cap at 18 students per week with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Enrollment runs through Cajon Valley Union School District / Grossmont Union High partners and community referrals in El Cajon.
¿Los programas de Surf Camp en El Cajon son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en El Cajon son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Bostonia Elementary, Chase Avenue Elementary, Cajon Valley 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 El Cajon?+
Los jóvenes de El Cajon viajan en nuestro transporte a OB Pier (14 miles), aproximadamente a 14 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de El Cajon.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en El Cajon?+
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 Cajon Valley Union School District / Grossmont Union High.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Bostonia Elementary, Chase Avenue Elementary, Cajon Valley Middle y otras escuelas de Título I en Cajon Valley Union School District / Grossmont Union High. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Spots in our El Cajon cohorts are limited to keep instructor ratios safe. Contact us to reserve a place.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de El Cajon. 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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