"Oh My Oh"

How funny is this Keiki Camp video? Guess that sunscreen can be pretty cold, LOL!

Picture of the Day

We take lots of pictures at camp as you can imagine. This is one of my all-time favorites -- camper Chessa P. surfing at Zuma Beach. One of the most incredible things to note relative to this photo is that it's Chessa's second day on her surfboard! Two days, that's it!

We taught her how to surf at Aloha Beach Camp, and if your child wants to learn we can teach them too!

For more info about Aloha Beach Camp's learn to surf summer camps sponsored by Billabong , visit http://www.alohabeachcamp.com/billabong-surf-camp.html.

Summer Camp Fun at Paradise Cove, Malibu

Keiki Camp counselor Janae having fun with kids splashing in the water at Paradise Cove, Malibu. Important to note, we never let the kids swim alone (counselors ALWAYS swim with the kids) AND no one is allowed to go deeper than their waist.

Aloha Beach Camp Malibu, A Billabong Sponsored Surf Camp

Learn to surf at Aloha Beach Camp in Los Angeles for kids and teens ages 4 to 15! We're a Billabong surf camp in Malibu, so you know you're gonna get quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, a safety-first attitude and all the insane Billabong gear you’d expect from the leader in board sports.

Aloha Beach Camp's Malibu Billabong Surf Camp presents surfing as a lifestyle, covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness surf, etiquette and cultural heritage.

Top it off with unreal Billabong surprises, from giveaways to special appearances from Billabong pros and you have the most complete “learn to surf” program available coast to coast.

Visit Aloha Beach Camp online for more info today!

Summer Camp Jet Skiing

Here's a video of Aloha Beach Camp's jet skiing activity. Jet skiing takes place at Castaic Lake near Magic Mountian in Los Angeles. Counselors drive the jet skis while kids enjoy the ride. Jet skiing, also known as waverunning, is offered at our High Action program only. As in all boating activities, counselors and kids are required to wear properly-fitting, coastguard-approved lifevests. This activity's a blast!

Summer Camp SPLASH!

Check out this amazing video! Here's an Aloha Beach Camp High Action kid flying across the water at Castaic Lake during our tubing activity -- one of the most exciting activities at camp. All of a sudden the tube flips and so does the kid! Wow! Best of all, he laughed for about 5 minutes straight and got right back up for another ride. Wanna try it? Go to http://www.alohabeachcamp.com/ and click on the High Action camp program information. Hope to see you this summer!

I'll be on the Dennis Miller Radio Show Friday, Dec 19

I'll be on the Dennis Miller Radio Show, hosted by Andrew Breitbart, this Friday December 19. If you want to listen or call in, here's the stationfinder.

Does Your Child's Summer Camp Suck?

Too many summer camps suck, and summertime is way too short for a kid to be doing something they don’t love. So I'm putting together a few strategies you can use to make sure you pick a camp your kids will love, AND where you won’t have to spend a freakin’ fortune to send them there. Stand by...

Three Main Things I'd Like You to Know

So I was just sitting here thinking, there's three main things I'd like you to know about Aloha Beach Camp:

1. It's safe

2. It's fun

3. It's totally risk-free, because we'll give you all your money back if your kids don't absolutley love it.

Oh, yeah, just one more thing...you can get lots more info here.

Hope to see you this summer!

Give the Gift of Summer Camp...For $200 Off!

The Holiday's are here. What's your child's gift list like?

Long? Short?

If it's like my kids', it's loaded up with video games and all that. I guess that's cool, but like everything else, only in moderation. Kids need balance in their lives just like adults.

But, you know what? There's not much video games lend to a child's development. Eye and hand dexterity, maybe.

But if you really want the proverbial "gift that keeps on giving," give the gift of camp! The summer camp experience guarantees lifelong benefits for a child, including:

• Increased self esteem
• New friendships
• Learning to live independently
• Increased decison-making skills
• And many more...

The economy sucks, so we wanted to help make it more affordable than ever to send a child -- any child -- to summer camp in 2009. So we decided to offer you Aloha Beach Camp gift certificates at a major discount. Now for a limited time you can get them for $5, $20, $50, $100 or even $200 off the regular price. That's a pretty nice savings.

Hopefully there's somone on your list that would love the gift of camp...maybe even your own child! :-)

Is this a Happy Camper or What?!

Boogie boarding is one of Aloha Beach Camp's most popular summer camp activities. I was going through some pictures today from summer 2008 and came across this one. Is this a Happy Camper, or what?!

Summer Camp Facebook Keiki Camp Photos

We just posted new Keiki Camp Facebook photos from Keiki Camp summer camp. Check 'em out!

Aloha Beach Camp Summer Camp Photos Posted on Facebook

So we've just posted a bunch of summer camp photos on facebook from our 2008 season. These are from our High Action Beach Camp for older kids and teens. Keiki camp pictures coming later today.

Summer Camp Gift Certificates up to $200 off

The ecomony being what it is, we'll be offering discounted Gift Certificates for summer camp soon. You'll be able to get them for up to $200 off the original price. More info soon...

Why is Summer Camp So Expensive?

Summer camp might not be cheap, but the good news is there's a summer camp to fit everyone's budget! I just wrote an Internet article discussing the cost of camp. Hope you find it worthwhile.

Surfing is Good for Kids

I just joined a cause on Facebook called "Quit TV, Go and Play Outside." For all of us who care about kids, this couldn't be more important!

Surfing is one of the healthiest activities for kids you'll find. It requires balance and promotes muscluar development, too. If your child wants to learn to surf, this article is for you.

It's common for parents to search for the ideal place for their kids' "learn to surf" experience. However, here might not be a "best" place to learn to surf in the traditional sense. Instead, certain elements must be in place to make sure your child's learn to surf experience is a safe and positive one.

Learning to surf should be a safe, fun and rewarding experience. In general, there are three main components to your child's "learn to surf" experience. These include:

1. The instructor(s);
2. The beach and ocean environment; and
3. The equipment (the surfboard itself)

The first and most important criterion is that your child takes surfing lessons from an experienced and qualified instructor. Obvious, right? And yet, you'd be amazed how many parents either try to teach their kids themselves (bad idea!), or who just buy their kids a surfboard and send them into the water to fend for themselves (an even worse idea!).

Not only should you make sure your child's surfing instructor has the proper skills and credentials, you want to also be certain he or she has lots of prior experience teaching surfing to other kids your child's age. Ideally, your child's surfing instructor will provide a well-rounded surfing lesson curriculum incorporating surf etiquette, water safety, environmental awareness and more.

With respect to beach and ocean environment, the ideal atmosphere will offer warm, clean water, gentle surf, a soft sandy bottom, consistent wave activity and a long stretch of beach. Small crowds are and added bonus so your child is not distracted by others and does not infringe upon other surfers' space while learning. It is also important to learn to surf at a beach staffed with public lifeguards.

Safe, modern equipment is an essential component to your child's learn to surf experience. Your instructor should provide a user-friendly (long and wide) since these types of boards are easier to maneuver and learn on. The board will ideally be constructed of soft foam (rather than wood or fiberglass) with flexible fins and a long leash for added safety and learning pleasure.

Since ocean water is generally cold -- and because kids get cold easily -- be sure your child wears a rash guard at a minimum, but preferably a wetsuit, for the duration of the surfing lesson. If you don't have your own, your surf instructor should provide this for you.

Where can you find quality surfing instruction? Summer camps that specialize in instructional surfing activites is one of your better options, because not only will your son or daughter learn to surf, they'll make lots of new friends in the process. But you can also find individual/private instructors by looking on the internet or asking friends for a recommendation.

If you go the summer camp route, we recommend a surf camp that's accredited by the American Camp Association. Accreditation ensures the camp meets or exceeds up to 300 best-practice industry standards relating to safety, presentation of activities, supervision and more.

In any case, make sure you check references and that you are completely satisfied with your choice in surfing instruction before making any sort of financial commitment. At the very least, you should be promised a money-back guarantee if for any reason the surf camp or instructor does not deliver what they promise or you are unsatisfied for any reason.

Here's to a great "learn to surf" experience for your child!