The Aquatic Center has been involved with youth programs for over 40 years and is recognized as the benchmark for boating safety.  Our focus is creating high-quality camp experiences in a safe, fun and enriching experience.

 The Youth Camps offered are for children between the ages of 7 to 17 and we provide the following camps; Basic which includes: Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddling, Sailing, Paddle, Adventure, Rowing and more.  Please see below for a full information on each camps, age requirement, cost and dates.  For every week of summer camp, we offer a Parents night on the water on the Thursday of each week of camp. 
Due to limited resources, we are sorry to announce for Summer 2025 the Personal Water Craft (“Jet Ski”) Camp has been cancelled. 

2025 Summer Camp Registration Information

2025 Summer Camp registration will open TBA

Please double check that you can log into your account before February so your registration process will be smooth. 

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

The Aquatic Center will be offering the following camps with new updated pricing for 2025:

Spring Break Camp $290.00
Basic Camp $425.00
Sailing Camp $430.00
Paddle Camp $465.00
Adventure Camp $480.00
Rowing Camp $425.00
Hello Summer Camp (3 days) $255.00
Patriotic Camp (3 days) $240.00
Patriotic Sailing Camp (2 days) $180.00
So Long Summer Basic Camp (4 days) $340.00

2025 Camp Dates

2020 Summer Camp Photos
2021 Summer Camp Photos
2022 Summer Camp Photos

What to Expect:

Monday morning check in:
Check in will be located in our circle drive at 1901 Hazel Avenue, Gold River, CA,  just east of our parking lots between 7:30 am and 8:30 am.  Please be patient when waiting for your child to be checked in.  We need to check in every child individually to make sure that they are properly placed in a group.  We try to be as fast and efficient as possible however, you should still allow extra time on Monday morning.  Be prepared to sign your child in for camp every morning.  Campers will have their photo taken Monday morning for their camper magnet that will be given out on Friday.  

To help the morning run more smoothly, parents can do the following:  Make sure that camper packets are completely filled out, we cannot accept packets that are not complete.  Signatures must be original and cannot be copies. 

Daily:
After the first day, you will still need to check in your child in the mornings.  Children can be dropped off between 8:00 am and 8:30 am.  Camp begins promptly at 8:30 am.  If the child is not here we will call you.  If you know that you will be late or missing a day please let us know at 916-278-2842.

Check out:
Camper pick up is between 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM at the circle drive.  Your child must be signed out every afternoon by a parent or designated carpool group.  The campers are not allowed to leave on their own or wait at the front of the Aquatic Center unsupervised.  Pickups are not permitted between 3:00 PM & 3:30 PM as children may still be on the water or derigging their boats. 

Ice Cream:

Ice cream is sold daily from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm.  We offer a variety of options and price range can be from $1.00 to $3.75

Camp Daily Schedule Outline

This outline does not apply to Patriotic Camp week

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Camper drop off
Parents must sign in their camper each morning at their camp’s table

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Land games and team building

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Get water ready for the day
Reapply sunscreen, properly fit life jackets, refill water bottles

9:00 AM – Lunch Instruction and begin water activities and skills

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Lunch break A group*
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch break B group *
*reapply sunscreen, lifejackets, refill water bottles

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Water activities and practice new skills

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Debrief, de-rig and put away equipment

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Ice cream sales and camper pick up
Parents must sign out their camper each afternoon at their camp’s table

Carpool

If your camper will be arriving or departing with anyone other than the parents listed on the camper packet you will need to fill out a permission slip form.  If you will be carpooling with other families please make sure each family fills out the form and lists all campers.  We always recommend bringing your child on the first day. 

What to Bring

• Lunch (recommend a small cooler, there is no refrigeration for camper lunches)
• Sun block
• Refillable water bottle
• Lip balm
• Beach towel
• Bathing suit, t-shirt and shorts.
• Hat or visor
• Aquatic shoes with a heel strap such as teva sandals (bare fee are not permitted!)  
• Sunglasses with floaties or neck strap
• Warm clothes for cool mornings.

It is helpful if the campers label their belongings and bring in a bag.  The Aquatic Center is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.  We do not recommend bringing valuables to camp. 

Important Notices

If you are registering for summer camp online, please download and print the camper packet. Your camper will need this for Monday morning check-in, and without it your camper will not be eligible to participate in activities. Bring the completed packet to the Sac State Aquatic Center with you on the first day of camp and as it will not be accepted early.

We are unable to give out registration information regarding minors.  If you are looking to register your child with a friend, please check with their parent or guardian to confirm what camp the other child is signed up for.