My son loved going to this summer camp! He looked how to surf, kayak, and more. Came home happy and was never sunburnt. Says he loved the bus rides to and from camp as well. Excited to send him back this year! read more

The best camp ever!! My kids come home every day exhausted, not sunburnt, and most importantly happy. Great engaged staff and directors and there are endless activities for every camper. read more

Very bad up this is the saddest camp I've ever been too it's like the giver sad and your trapped to a 50x50 spot on the beach with hundreds of kids the counselors cuss a lot and talk bad about other kids behind there back I know this because I could hear them on the bus. Please don't send you kids here it exposes them to things that they don't need to hear and is the most boarding thing in life. Worst camp ever read more

My 7yo loved his first year of camp. Made new friends. Was always thoroughly wiped by the end of the day. Lots of different activities and he did learn to surf and loved it! read more

I write but from the perspective of a mother of an almost-five year old that attended camp last summer. I think parents should keep the kiddos' age in mind and their abilities. The bus ride from Studio City to Malibu was simply too long for little ones (2.5 hours total per day) and the bus ride to the field trip was even longer. The bus also did not leave on time even though we were told a strict schedule would be kept. And then, the waves were too big so for safety reasons, there was no surfing for an entire week (that's no fault to the camp or anyone that works there, of course). The counselors were lovely. I'd be interested in trying again when my little one is bigger but felt like I wasted my money since all my daughter did for one week was play in the sand (that's usually free). read more

THE BEST CAMP EVER!!!! This will be my daughter's fifth year at Aloha Beach Camp. Aloha has changed her life. She struggles in school, and has a hard time making friends. Team anything was not her thing. She discovered a passion for surfing while at camp. The counselors have supported her every step of the way. She now surfs before school!! She has found confidence, and a sense of herself. Aloha has been a gift for both of us. She comes home exhausted from a day filled with surf, swim and cool activities that aren't babyish for her age group. I can't thank Aloha enough. I recommend This camp to all kids of all ages. It's the best!! Thank you Aloha!!! read more

Can't praise them enough! I found this camp while looking around for a fun academic camp locally. Instead, I found Aloha on Yelp! I was reading the reviews and was quite impressed with the owner's response to a review, so much so, that I reached out to compliment the sincerity, humility and diplomacy with which he addressed his clients. Eric is a cool dude. He is extremely considerate, thoughtful and cares deeply about the kids' experiences. He worked with us on payments as well. The real deal here though is that - our little one had a total blast! Her favorite experience by far was the lake. Where I would generally be concerned at her running off to play in a lake with strangers, I had complete confidence in the camp counselors (Thanks Molly!), who would even text me if the bus schedule was a bit off. Our daughter filled the airwaves with stories of kids, boats, tubing, boogie boarding, crafts - and she did learn about the ocean and some ecology as well. The camp is REALLY flexible which is awesome if you have a swiftly moving schedule, you can opt to go day by day if you wish. When my little one hit one really cold day and one scorcher at the beach, she asked for more lake time which was her favorite, and we adjusted accordingly which was fabulously convenient. I would suggest checking the weather and making sure your munchkin has a wet suit if it is a cold day. Also, if you have a slow eater, maybe have them purchase hot lunch as the seagulls are waiting... Another cool thing, is kids meet other kids from the Valley, Beverly Hills, Westlake Village - and - they are well observed by warm counselors who love to get in the water and be completely present with the kids. This means friends in different areas can go together, and often take the same easy bus. While moms can also get together and chill. Overall, this was such a fabulous find!! Go for it! read more

My daughter has attended Aloha Beach Camp for the past 2 summers. It is the highlight of her summer break. When we first looked into it, we were worried about safety, being the water and Covid and all, but after the virtual Open House we felt great about the decision to send her. The staff are wonderful and have such safety features in place that we knew she would be well cared for and looked after. The first summer, her being young and us being nervous, we drove her each day, but this summer she rode the bus - what a great time she had meeting new friends and chatting on her way to and from camp. This summer she also had a field trip day to a lake where they paddle boarded and kayaked - she enjoyed it so much we went kayaking on our summer vacation a few weeks later. She lost her prescription eyeglasses on the field trip day and after putting an email out to Eric and Teri, they went above and beyond looking for them and actually found them. They really care about their campers and their campers' families, and their experiences with Aloha. The surfing, boogie-boarding, games, and spirit days they put together are all so appreciated. We've already blocked out a few weeks for her to go again this next summer! read more

Well...where do i start? Aloha beach camp was disappointing in every way. Compared to other beach camps we have done in santa monica and the palisades this paled in comparison. They advertise offering over 200 activities but for the entire week but i didn't see any other than boogie boarding. Their set up is very basic which is surprising as they charge $170/day. Camp counselors seem uninterested and low energy. I called the office to ask questions and was told i would receive a call back but never did. We also never received a t-shirt and rash guard until mid way through the week. I was so disappointed by this camp and surprised to see raving reviews. I can only think that most parents have not been to the actual camp site as most of the kids are bussed in from different areas. I drove my daughter each day and was surprised to see how disorganized the camp was. Sorry to say it was a first and last time for us. read more

Of all the camps my kids went to when they were younger, Aloha Beach Camp was their absolute favorite! They had so much fun, and came home happy every day. As a busy, working mom, it meant a lot to me knowing my kids were happy, and having a blast. I loved the staff, too. So fantastic, and energetic. 10/10! read more

As Good As it Gets ! My 11 year old daughter adored Aloha Beach Camp in the summer of 2018. She always came home excited and exhausted. There were tons of activities. Most impressive is a professional staff with a very low adult to child ratio. Aloha has even gone the extra mile to be accredited. See how few local camps are accredited sometime. This shows the confidence they have in themselves. The owners were not only accessible but often onsite and willing to do whatever it took to make the children's experience better. Steve,Lisa and Emma L. read more

I have worked at Aloha Beach Camp for a year now and from the time I have been there Aloha has been a great experience for countless of kids and families alike. The kids participate in activities such as kayaking paddle boarding and small boat rides. The camp is organized and fun to work at. My brother has also recently attended the camp as a camper and he enjoyed it a lot. He had a blast participating in all the water sessions and all the activities that were available that day. I plan to work here at Aloha for many years to come due to the environment that has been created at this camp over the years. Aloha beach camp is and will continue to be the best beach camp available. read more

Let me start off by saying Aloha Beach Camp is like home to me. I've been at this camp for the past 9 years from being a camper to now a counselor. All the counselors are incredibly welcoming and have the best energy. Everyday we have different activities like ramp ball, flag football, talent show, and so many more games. Eric and Teri who are the owners of the camp are always working super hard to make sure everything is running smoothly not only for the counselors but campers too. read more

Aloha Beach Camp has been a lifesaver for my family. I've had difficulties finding a summer camp that my son actually enjoys. Ever since finding this camp, my son loves his summers. He always tells me about the friends he makes and how much fun he has everyday. The counselors are amazing and the owners are super nice and accommodating. My family takes a lot of vacations over the summer, so it was so nice that we could send him on any individual day we want instead of having to commit to a full session like other camps. I never have to worry about his safety because the counselors are always with him when he's in the water. I recommend this camp to anyone! read more

Highlight of summer! Eric and his staff are well prepared, and the activities are great! It's our 2nd year, and worth every penny. Wish I would have had summer camp growing up! read more

Aloha Beach Camp is the best summer camp in Los Angeles! My daughter was always with a counselor who swam with her and gave her one on one attention during the surfing lessons. All of the counselors pay such close attention to all of the kids and reapply sunscreen very often. I feel really safe sending my daughter here. I also appreciate the fact that have free transportation provided. I've always had to pay for transportation at other summer camps, so this is much appreciated. Overall, Aloha Beach Camp is the safest and most convenient camp I've ever sent my daughter to. Would definitely recommend! read more

Absolutely LOVE this camp, staff, owners! My kids have been going for years. My oldest is now a Jr. Counselor and looks forward to it every year! My youngest cannot wait to do the same. Staff is always friendly, helpful and engaged. Eric the owner is AMAZING, and ALWAYS so helpful and flexible...my schedule is always changing and he always so accommodating to work around it. If you are looking for a great camp for your kids at any age, Aloha Beach Camp is the place, you will not regret it and your kids will thank you for years to come! read more

Love this camp!!!! They truly care about the kids and really go the extra mile ;)

This has been my go to camp for several years now. My children enjoy coming here. The staff is amazing and they take extreme pride when it come to providing proper care for campers. I highly recommend that you check it out and make you speak with Eric!!!!!!!! read more

Aloha Beach Camp is the BEST camp experience my son has had. He has been to other camps over the years, even beach camps. He has always enjoyed camp although some have gotten old after a while. He always told me he wanted to go to surf camp. So, I started looking and found Aloha Beach Camp. What initially drew me to Aloha Beach Camp is the variety of activities the kids have the option to participate in in addition to surfing. Also, transportation is included from a convenient location so my work schedule didn't get messed up trying to get my son to and from camp. When I told my son about the camp and showed him the website and videos, his face lit up and he begged me to enroll him daily for the whole summer. So, I took the leap of faith based on the rave reviews and amazing videos we saw of the happy campers. Well, it has turned out to be the best camp decision I made. He was over the moon, came home happy and tired every day. He made great friends and loves the counselors too! At the end of summer, my son begged me to let him go back next year. And the rest is history! He is a regular at Aloha Beach Camp and happily spends every summer day with them. This is a kid who has a hard time getting up early in the morning for school, but who jumps out of bed at that same time during the summer to catch the bus to camp. Thank you Eric and Teri and all the amazing counselors for running such an organized camp that makes my life easier because I don't have to worry about my son for the whole summer, and for making my son's life better by providing safe and structured fun in the sun where lasting friendships are created! See you next summer! Aloha!!!! read more

I def recommend Aloha beach camp if you're looking for a safe & good time for your kids. I attended one of their open houses that took place at Taxco trails park, the staff were very welcoming, informative, friendly & wonderful w/my kid. They even played baseball w/Sebastian (my son) while Eric (the owner) walked me through everything. It was then I decided I had to give the camp a try. Sebastian had an awesome time, he came back w/so much to share. He made so many friends & couldn't stop mentioning how fun, Alyx, Sarah & Tib (the counsellors) made it. I can't wait for him to go again this year bc this time around some of his friends are joining him. How could I not share this incredible experience friends that attended Sebastian's birthday party in March. Some did find it pricey but after considering the hours these ppl are putting in, the fun the kids have & the amazing experience, it's totally worth it. God knows taking care of Sebastian isn't a walk in the park, sometimes. It's a demanding job but they make it fun & educational. What more could you ask for? read more

Another fantastic year. This year my daughter is back to Aloha as a CIT, helping out with the teeniest campers (just as she used to be!) She's loving helping out and it is a wonderful experience for her to have the responsibility on the other side of the camp routine. She's already said that she wants to go back as a CIT again next year. It's kudos to Terri and Eric, the camp owners, who really give it their all, with tremendous (and safe) results. There is the world we exist in every day, and there is camp world and the camp world that this organization creates is one that the kids just thrive in. (Plus they always look super cool in the T-Shirts and water shirts that are given to every camper.) I'm sure I'll be back with stellar reviews again next year and the year after and the year after that. read more

Thank you Eric and Teri! My son Alex had a wonderful time at camp this summer. He did learn how to surf and by the end he was so comfortable that he plans on getting his own surfboard and keep practicing when we go to the beach together. I will definitely recommend Aloha Beach Camp to friends and family. Thank you again for your honesty and integrity. read more

I love this camp. It is great for kids of all ages. I have friends who live in la and in the san fernando valley and it is great that we can send our kids to the same camp. The buses are also amazing! They have seat belts to ensure a safe ride to and from the beach. The counsellors are extremely friendly and are CPR/First aid/lifeguard certified. One of my biggest concerns was sun burns but my kids have never come home red. Their counsellors constantly remind the kids to put on sunscreen which my kids need as they are very forgetful. The owners are the sweetest people and will take the time to listen to your needs. What's even more amazing is the day by day enrollment. You don't have to worry about week long commitments at a time. As a working woman, my schedule always changes and this option is perfect. 5 stars for sure! What kid wouldn't want to spend the day at the beach to escape the heat? read more

I heard about this camp through a friend and have loved sending my kids there ever since! I would recommend this camp to any family that has kids and wants them to have a great summer. I send my kids from Orange County to Malibu since there is no other camp in my area that can compete. The entire staff is amazing and the counselors care as much about the kids as the owners do. The curriculum is unique and gives variety that other camps cannot match. Aloha Beach Camp is the best Camp I know of and I am looking forward to sending my kids there this summer! read more

I have sent my 2 kids here for 6 years and have been so pleased with their experience. They always come home tired and excited to go back the next day. It makes me proud that they learn a lot and love to share with me what they did. I LOVE that they get the chance to go surfing, boogie boarding, or just play in the water. The counselors are so involved and help them every step of the way. It's nice to see returning counselors that my kids already know and are comfortable with. The transportation that is provided makes it very convenient for drop-off and pick-up. You can also sign up any day of the summer which makes it easy for other friends to join in at any time. Some people may think it is pricey, but it is worth every penny! I just had to review on yelp. read more

Our son absolutely loves this camp. He just finished his third year with Aloha Beach Camp, and is already looking forward to next summer! read more

Aloha Beach Camp - Summer Camps Near Me - Malibu, California

Hands-down one of the best summer camps in all of Southern California. After being in business for over 15 years that should speak volumes for this summer camp itself. The staff year after year have exceeded my expectation, the owners are beyond terrific with handling any and all request in a timely manner. The BIGGEST rave I have is the outstanding safety protocol. My kids LOVE-LOVE-LOVE Aloha Beach Camp and are trilled to go every summer! Thank you ABC for all that you do to make my kids summer trilling and filled with new adventures. read more

We love this camp so much. The owners/staff are the best, and clearly put a lot of effort into making sure the kids have a wonderful time. The communication to parents is superb. The travel routes are great & fairly punctual almost daily. My child made friends she still keeps in contact with. The special events and year party are also amazing! This year we signed up for the entire summer, and the Hawaii trip! We can't wait for another amazing summer in the water. Thank you Aloha for all you do! read more

Aloha beach camp is probably the best summer camp you can send your kids to. It's no question that the beach is the place to be for any age, especially during the hot, sunny summer days. However, Aloha Beach Camp goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of your kids as well as providing a fun, creative, and adventurous experience all while hanging out at the beach. As a previous camp counselor of ABC, I have full confidence that your kids will not only enjoy what this camp has to offer, but will also want to come back for more. All of the camp counselors are fully trained with CPR and lifeguard certifications, as well as trained in song making, joke telling, game playing fun! Also, I must confess one thing. As a camp counselor for 4 years, we never .. Ever .. Ever forget sunscreen! In fact, sunscreen is applied on at least three times a day or more. You won't have to worry about bringing home sunburnt, pink faced kids because we've got it covered - literally. From surfing to sand castle making, learning about sea life through beach hikes, art making and game playing, with new activities and games created each day. There's not much else your kids will ask for 'cause Aloha Beach Camp has it all! If you're wondering what camp to take your kids over the summer - this is it. Hands down. read more

We sent our daughter to this camp this summer and she absolutely loves it! She surfs, boogie boards, builds sandcastles, etc all day. The staff here is always so friendly and accommodating, we will be sending her to this camp for sure next summer! We highly recommend this camp if you want your kids to have a memorable summer experience! read more

This is an amazing camp! A full summer at the beach with a few hidden gems and also going to the lake for jet skiing, tubing and wake boarding. Caring, energetic, and trained counselors make the campers day fun and safe inside and out of the water. Arts n crafts, softball, soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, and not to mention the Surfing!!! Fun packed days each day makes it an easy decision to choose Aloha Beach Camp. Would recommend this camp to anyone!! read more

I've been going to Aloha Beach Camp for a couple years now and it's been the best time of my life. The counselors at Aloha are really nice they welcome you and make sure that you are always having fun. i went to the Hawaii trip and it was amazing we would surf swim kayak and paddle board. i'm so sad i'm too old to be a camper now but i can't wait to help the new comers as a counselor read more

Our son just finished up a week doing this camp. He came home tired, sandy and very happy every single day. He says it's the best camp he had ever done. I was so nervous about doing this camp, but after a few days, I realized he is fine and in good hands with the counselors. We are definitely going to come back next year and spread the word to other parents as well. read more

We LOVE Aloha Beach Camp. I have 5 boys and all of them enjoyed all the time they spent there last summer and can NOT wait to go back again. It is all they talk about. The staff is amazing and the ratio of camper/staff is terrific. I highly recommend this camp to all families with kids of all ages. You will not regret it!!!! read more

My kids were born in L.A. however we relocated to Atlanta a few years ago. We return to L.A. each summer to visit family and so our kids can go to Aloha Beach Camp. Their time spent at camp is the highlight of their trip. The folks who run the program go out of their way to make sure the kids are safe and having fun. My daughter enjoys jet skiing and my son loves boogie boarding. My daughter is allergic to bees and got stung once at camp. The staff handled it perfectly, following the protocol we gave them in advance, including calling me at home immediately to let me know and administering proper treatment. Highly recommend this camp. Wish they had something like this in Atlanta! read more

Eric reached to my family and me last night, and from speaking to him, I could tell that he was very much genuinely sorry for my daughter's experience and not just paying me lip service so we would change our review. He explained that he was not looking for a quid-pro-quo and that even if we did not change our review, he would still revamp his emergency procedures, reach out to our daughter to apologize, as well as refund our money. Mistakes happen, and no business, regardless of how attentive, is perfect, but how they address criticisms and mistakes is what counts at the end. As such, we feel that a 1-star review was no longer warranted and decided to update our review. read more

My 15 year old daughter LOVES Aloha Beach Camp! She's been going for 9 years as a camper, and this summer she'll be a CIT (counselor-in-training). We tried many other camps over the years but this one is the best in L.A. by far. The kids get to do so many fun things like learning to surf, boogie boarding and even find stuff on the sand with metal detectors! My daughter talks year-round about how much fun she has during the summer at Aloha Beach Camp. The transportation program is also great and very convenient with pick-up locations everywhere in Los Angeles. And as a busy parent, I can't say enough about the flexible enrollment scheduling. You can sign up day-by-day without any long-term session commitments. In fact once or twice we've needed to add a couple days of camp at the last minute and they were able to accommodate us on a drop-in basis. Aloha Beach Camp is an amazing camp! read more

Summer 2016 update: We have been going to this summer camp for 4 years now. My oldest is now 10 and this was his 4th summer, and my youngest is 6, and this was his 2nd summer. Just when I didn't think it could get any better it keeps getting better! My boys started off in different camps, the little one in Keiki and my big one in Kahuna. This summer the little one graduated up and had full confidence to do so! Keiki camp really lets the kids gain confidence within the safe parameters that the counselors provide. They take the time to know each camper. They have FUN! And let the kids safely expand out of their comfort zone just enough each summer. All very safely. Now that he's in the big-kid camp he is so proud. It is a family affair now! Here is my original review from 2013. 200,000 Stars! This is the first summer we chose this camp and it's hands down the best decision I made this year! WATER SKILLS: My 7 year old who always loved the beach, but was not extremely confident getting in the ocean water, absolutely loves it. By the second day of camp he was body surfing and boogie boarding. By the second week he was SURFING. We recently went to Hawaii for a week and he did not hesitate to try any water sport that we presented. We lived in the water that week and he was paddle boarding, snorkeling, and of course boogie boarding and body surfing. He also did some long board surfing. I know that we wouldn't have been able to get him to do even a fraction of these things if it weren't for everything he learned in just a few weeks at Aloha Beach Camp! SAFETY: Their motto is "if it isn't safe and fun, we're not doing it." It works! They don't push the kids to do something they aren't ready for. However, they encourage the kids to do new things within the safety of their boundaries. They always have to pass a swim test to go in the water. Kids wear color coded wrist bands that indicate how deep each child can go in the water: ankle level, knee level or all in. They have a 100% safety record. I went to the beach with my 3 year old at Zuma to go check out Kaden in action... I was totally impressed by the safety procedures. They set up a perimeter in the water and I never saw one child venture out of that perimeter. There were counselors on land assigned to watching the water activities. All the counselors on that duty were totally focused and ready for action. The other counselors were there to play with the kids on land that were taking a break. Everything was organized and SAFE. Not to mention, they set up right next to the lifeguard station so there is that added level of safety as well. Just a note on how organized they are... we have not lost a single article of clothing, goggles, or bag. To date we only lost one bottle of sunscreen because Kaden left it at the lake. TRANSPORTATION: The bus is so fantastic. Sure they are late coming back to Hancock Park now and then. But nobody can control traffic. Kaden has gotten to know a lot of campers on the bus as well as the counselors. Sometimes he brings his iPod, but sometimes he chooses to leave it at home. "I don't need it. We do other stuff on the bus." COUNSELORS: AMAZING! A lot of the counselors are former campers so that alone says a lot. I've never seen a counselor without a smile. They are friendly, great with the kids, and completely competent in the water. When I went to visit, they all knew Kaden and were so happy to meet his little brother (a future camper :). They told me all about his likes and dislikes and obviously knew him well. FLEXIBILITY! This is one of the best aspects of the camp. You pick the days you want to send your kids to camp! You aren't held to a strict calendar that if you miss a day, well it's your money down the drain. I send him 3 days a week most weeks, and then we have long weekends to really enjoy our summer vacation. You can do it for a week, a day or all summer! Take your pick! Eric & Teri: Just the most genuine, down to earth, enthusiastic and friendly people ever. They run a fantastic camp and absolutely care about the parents and kids and love what they do and it shows! THE CAMPERS: The kids are amazing. My son is 7 but in the 8-12 group. He tells me all the time how nice the big kids are to him. I think it says a lot about the camp when your child can't stop talking about how nice and cool the kids are. TIPS: - Stock up on a case of sunscreen: clear spray for kids is the best as the kids apply it themselves throughout the day. We go through a bottle every 3 days of camp! - Have a few swim trunks and swim shirts. - Pack extra water. - Invest in a spring suit. (3/4 length wetsuit) - Get water shoes - Pack a change of clothes in a gallon sized ziploc bag. - Do it! FROM MY 7 YEAR OLD: I asked him if I should give Aloha Beach Camp 5 stars. He says completely seriously, "No. Give them two hundred thousand stars." read more

Best beach camp! Best owner! Best counselors! Amazing experience for kids!