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Saddleback Valley Federation
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Main Information
| Venue Name | Camp Surf |
| Venue Description | All-inclusive lodge-camp, on the beach, with surf lessons, archery, climbing, and more. |
| Pictures | Click here |
| Contact info | Brent Ayers @ 619-423-5850, bayers@ymca.org |
| Website | http://www.ymca.org/camp/summer_surf1.html |
| YMCA contact | Mike Macias @ 949-642-9990, mmacias@ymcaoc.net |
| Location | Imperial Beach, just south of San Diego |
| Directions |
I-5 South EXIT Palm Ave / Highway 75 -- (Don't be fooled by the previous Palm Ave exit!) -- RIGHT / WEST onto Palm Ave -- Bear slightly LEFT to stay on Palm Ave when it splits with Highway 75 -- Follow the signs towards Imperial Beach. -- RIGHT on Seacoast Ave -- RIGHT on Carnation Ave -- Entrance road is to the left, walk to the office. |
| Map | Click here |
| Transportation | None |
| Hours | Arrival - 4 pm -- Departure - 2pm |
| Capacity | |
| # Camp Sites | 150 max (on the beach) |
| # RV Hook ups | Room for 2-3 RVs in the parking lot. |
| # Tent Dorms | 4 @ 12 beds |
| # Indoor Lodges | 8 @ 16 beds |
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| Their price | $88 per person for Cabins; $78 for Tent or Beach, Group rates: Dorms - No; Tent/Beach - Yes |
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| Facilities available | |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets |
| Showers | Yes, both outdoor showers for rinsing off, and inside hot showers. |
| Fire rings | No, but metal firepits (washing machine tubs) are apparently allowed |
| Tables | Yes, near cabins |
| Other | "Pirate's Cove" stage with amphitheater "Sugar Shack" snack shop Lots of "hang out to dry" space on the cabin eaves |
| Activities available | |
| Free | Surfing and Body boarding (with lessons and available surf and body boards), Archery, Beach Games, Crafts (decorating little wooden surf boards), Climbing Tower and smaller climbing wall (bring closed toed shoes), Fishing (drop lines off the pier), Basketball |
| For fee, in camp | |
| For fee, local vendor | |
| Meals included | Price includes 3 meals on Saturday and 2 on Sunday |
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| What to bring | Sleeping bags, pillows, wet suits, closed toed shoes for climbing |
| Tips and hints | The water is cold (58° in 10/2006), bring wetsuits! |