Un Mar de Colores · Lemon Grove, CA
Lemon Grove Surf Camp — 5 Days Free, All Gear & Lunch Included
Commercial surf camps charge $400–$800 per week. Un Mar charges nothing. Ever.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf camp gratuitas para jóvenes de Lemon Grove de 6–17 años, con transporte gratuito de 10 millas desde Lemon Grove a nuestras playas de enseñanza. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 78% BIPOC (27,598 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en OB Pier (11 miles) y Coronado Central (10 miles), con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary.
Horario — programa en Lemon Grove
Summer (June–August), Monday–Friday cohorts · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your child wants a full week in the water, but one-off beach days never build real confidence or skill.
- —Large commercial ratios mean nervous first-timers from Lemon Grove get lost in the lineup — or never enter it.
- —You need predictable schedules and bilingual parent updates — not a signup page that ghosts Spanish-speaking families.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Round-trip transportation from partner Title I schools — inland Lemon Grove families aren't left behind.
- Cultural arts workshops — painting, poetry, storytelling — with Kumeyaay coastal history modules.
- Environmental justice framing teaches why Lemon Grove beaches close after storms — not just how to paddle.
Por qué operamos este programa en Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is 45% Hispanic/Latino and 18% Black — one of the most racially diverse small cities in San Diego County. Our Lemon Grove program partners with Lemon Grove School District (3 Title I schools) for shuttle-based transportation to OB Pier and Coronado Central Beach. Classroom components run at Lemon Grove Public Library.
- Población
- 27,598
- Residentes BIPOC
- 78%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 40%
- Distancia a la playa
- 10 mi
Surf Camp en Lemon Grove — Lo que debes saber
Free surf camp for Lemon Grove youth is part of a broader Cali-Baja movement — ocean access, watershed health, and cultural arts — documented across our partner network in San Diego County.
Marine ecology at camp answers why Lemon Grove beaches close after storms or sewage events — students learn watershed-to-ocean pipelines, especially relevant near cross-border river systems like the Tijuana River.
Por qué Lemon Grove importa para nuestra misión
Recruitment in Lemon Grove 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.
Environmental justice in Lemon Grove isn't abstract: watershed health, beach closures, and plastic pollution affect the same communities we serve. Our programs connect surf skills to stewardship of San Diego's coastline.
Socios comunitarios locales en Lemon Grove
En asociación con el Lemon Grove School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 3+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- Lemon Grove School District
- •San Altos Elementary
- •San Miguel Elementary
- •Mt. Vernon Elementary
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Lemon Grove School District
- ◆Lemon Grove Public Library
- ◆Grossmont Union High 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 Lemon Grove
- ✓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
Federal EIN 85-2947340. Mailing: PO BOX 232471, Encinitas, CA 92024. We operate on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay Nation with respect and community accountability.
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 Lemon Grove
What happens on the Friday family showcase?+
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 Lemon Grove are welcome. We provide a photo album documenting the week.
What ages can attend free surf camp in Lemon Grove?+
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 Lemon Grove School District partners and community referrals in Lemon Grove.
Is transportation provided from Lemon Grove to surf camp?+
Round-trip shuttle transportation runs from partner Title I schools. If Lemon Grove 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 OB Pier (11 miles) and Coronado Central (10 miles).
¿Los programas de Surf Camp en Lemon Grove son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Lemon Grove son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Lemon Grove?+
Los jóvenes de Lemon Grove viajan en nuestro transporte a OB Pier (11 miles), aproximadamente a 10 millas. Los componentes de aula ocurren en escuelas y bibliotecas asociadas dentro de Lemon Grove.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Lemon Grove?+
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 Lemon Grove School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de San Altos Elementary, San Miguel Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en Lemon Grove School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Sign your Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove. 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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