When
August 22nd - 24th, 2008
Where
Imperial Beach
Cost
4 years and older - $99 per person, 3 and under - FREE!
Files
2008 Surf Camp
hosted by the Mighty Pimu
Registration Deadline is August 8th, 2008! You may register online at http://www.ymcaoc.org/ or by calling 714.847.9622. Click here for instructions on how to use the online registration system.
This is a Family Event! All kids registered before 8/8 receive a free event rash-guard! Make sure to specify size at registration or email Tiana.
Events/Games/Activities include:
Tent Camping on the Beach
Saturday breakfast through Sunday’s lunch are included
Surfing and Body-boarding
3-legged race
Archery
Climb Wall
Helmet of Death
Sand Castle Contest
Buried Treasure Contest
Movie Night
Annual Night-time Appetizer Contest
Secret Contest
Driving Directions:
The camp is located at 560 Silver Strand Blvd. (or 106 Carnation Ave.), Imperial Beach, CA 91932. Location entrance will be one of the two. Their phone number is 619.423.5850.
Traveling South on I-5 or I-805, exit Palm Ave. CAUTION! I-805 has two totally different Palm Ave. exits! DO NOT take Palm Ave exit #11A in San Diego. Instead travel 8.6 miles farther south to Palm Ave exit #2. Turn right (West) at top of ramp, Palm Ave.
Stay on Palm Ave towards Imperial Beach. CAUTION! Be aware that Palm Ave & Highway 75 split. Palm Ave bears LEFT on to Imperial Beach. Highway 75 goes RIGHT (almost straight) to Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado.
Follow signs and keep LEFT on Palm Ave.
One block after the 4-way stop, turn right (North) onto Silver Strand Blvd.
Go 3 blocks and on your left you will see the entrance to YMCA Camp Surf!
Follow the entrance road to the left.
Park in parking lot then walk to check-in at the office.
Arrival Information:
Everyone can start setting up their camp Friday at 4:00 PM with just enough time to cruise around the town a little to find a nice place for dinner. Saturday breakfast through Sunday’s lunch are included so that you can have all day to play! Last year when we got here at 3:30pm there was already a line of cars waiting and we were about the 6th or 7th car in line. They were very strict about not letting any cars in until 4:00pm. This is because they are still trying to clear out the prior campers. Park in the lot and unload at your parking place. A truck with a trailer will be making rounds to pick up your gear and deliver it to the campsite location. You are responsible to stay in the parking lot to help load your gear onto the truck.
Campsites:
Campsite locations are not assigned until Friday afternoon. Each tribe will have a staked-out area along the beach. The order of the tribe sites was previously determined at the Nation Longhouse. We will bring one fire ring and they have a couple of old beat-up washbin fireplaces that we can probably snag so we should be good. If you absolutely want to be sure to have a camp fire and have a portable fire ring and have the room, bring it! There may not be much room for shade but if you’ve got it, it would be wise to at least pack it!
Quick Checklist:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Bathing Suits
Sun Screen
Towels
Wet Suit
Ice Chest with Snacks and Drinks
Boogie Board / Surf Board
Firewood
Shade
Agenda: (download PDF Agenda above Right)
Friday, August 22nd
Leave before noon, if you can, to avoid the traffic. Spend the afternoon in San Diego and report to Camp Surf at 4 pm.
4 - 9 PM: Arrive at Imperial Beach YMCA Camp Surf. No access to the camp before 4 pm is allowed. Tribal camp sites will be designated. Dinner is on your own. Good opportunity to arrange something with your tribe or order pizzas. You will need a wrist band for entry into cafeteria on Saturday and Sunday to receive food.
7 - 8 PM: Optional Tribal Appetizer Contest (judging at 8 PM)
8:15 PM: Camp Orientation at Pirates Cove
Saturday, August 23rd
8 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast is served.
9 AM: Beach & Activity Orientation at Pirates Cove. Camp Surf offers many activities, which include wall climbing, archery, surf instruction and more…
9:30 - 11 AM: Sand Castle Building Contest (judging at 11:00 am)
11 AM: 3 Legged Race. (A father/son event)
11:00 AM: Kindergartener
... 11:10 AM 1st Grade
... 11:20 AM 2nd Grade
... 11:30 AM 3rd Grade
... 11:40 AM Alumni
12:30 - 1:30 PM: Lunch is Served
1:35 PM: The Helmet of Death Challenge. A tribal event. Sons launch balloons at their dads who must catch them in specially designed (and fashionable) headgear.
3:00 PM: Surf Contest. Show up on the beach and look for the judges. They will sign you in and tell you when your heat will begin.
... Surf Boarding: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade and Alumni Only.
... Boogie Boarding: Kindergartner, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Only.
5:30 PM: Dinner is served.
7:00 PM: Nation Campfire and Awards Ceremony
Sunday, August 24th
8 - 8:45 AM: Breakfast is Served
9 - Noon: Enjoy the Beach and Other Activities
Noon: Beach is Closed
12 - 1 PM: Lunch is Served
2 PM: Pack’em Up, Move’em out, you must be packed up and out of the camp by 2 PM
Surf Camp Code: (download PDF version above right)
Pimu Helmet of Death
1. Competition will begin when signaled by the Host Chief or his designated Appointee.
2. All balloons and the water balloon launcher will be supplied and filled by the host tribe.
3. Each tribe will supply the dads who will wear the Helmets of Death.
4. Each tribe will supply the braves who will launch the balloons.
5. All of the braves must launch a balloon prior to launching a second.
6. The balloon must be caught or break in the Helmet of Death behind the rope restraint to score in a zone.
7. Each tribe will get 10 clean launches. Any balloon that explodes on the Launch Pad does not count as a clean launch.
8. The Host Chief or his designated Appointee will be the the final judge of the competition.
Surf Contest
1. Only SOFT BOARDS will be permitted. No exceptions.
2. Contestants may not also enter the Boogie Board Contest. (Either Surf or Boogie, not both.)
3. Contest is divided into four grades: First, Second, Third, and Alumni.
4. Heats will consist of 10 minutes.
5. Youngest grades will surf first.
6. Heats begin and end with the Chief Judge’s air horn.
7. Scoring will be based on the following criterion:
—a. Self paddle vs. push In
—b. Long ride vs. short ride
—c. Maneuvering vs. straight ride
—d. Tricks while riding
—e. Number of waves ridden
8. The Host Chief or his designated Appointee will be the the final judge of the competition.
Boogie Board Content
1. Boogie or body boards only. No exceptions.
2. Contest is divided into four grades: Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third.
3. Heats will consist of 10 minutes.
4. Youngest grades will board first.
5. Heats begin and end with the Chief Judges air horn.
6. Scoring will be based on the following criterion:
—a. Self paddle vs. push In
—b. Long ride vs. short ride.
—c. Maneuvering vs. straight ride
—d. Tricks while riding
—e. Number of waves ridden
7. The Host Chief or his designated Appointee will be the the final judge of the competition.
Sand Castle Building
1. This is TRIBE father and son event. No limit to the number of participants.
2. Sand Castles may be built between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Judging will take place at 11:00 AM.
3. Each tribe will select an area of sand on which to build their castle. Keep in mind that the tide will be coming in Saturday morning.
4. Each tribe will receive the exact same Bag of Sand Castle Utensils. NO other utensils may be used other than what is in the Bag.
5. Judges to only award 1st Place in the following categories:
—a. Best Sand Castle Design
—b. Tallest Sand Castle
—c. Best use of “Indian” them
—d. Funniest
—e. Grand Prize in Show
6. The Host Chief or his designated Appointee will be the the final judge of the competition.
Appetizer Contest
1. For tribes wishing to participate, an appetizer contest will be held Friday night from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Judging will occur at 8:00.
2. You must bring a minimum of a dozen (bite size) samples. If possible, bring extra so that we may break bread together among the tribes.
3. Three judges will score the entries using the following point scale:
—a. Presentation: 1-3 points
—b. Originality: 1-3 points
—c. Taste: 1-7 points
4. All entries must be prepared on the beach (no precooking)
5. The trophy for the “GCN Culinary King” will be awarded to the winning tribe to be kept until the next Surf Camp.