{"id":1025,"date":"2016-05-10T14:27:46","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T21:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/?p=1025"},"modified":"2016-06-14T11:49:44","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T18:49:44","slug":"guide-choosing-right-camp-activity-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/2016\/05\/guide-choosing-right-camp-activity-child\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to choosing the right camp activity for your child"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/banner-blog.jpg\" alt=\"The Watersports Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/banner-blog.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/banner-blog-275x178.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Need help figuring out which camp activities to register your child for? We are often asked this question and have created a guide below to help you choose the camp that may best suit your child\u2019s interests.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1032 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_4294.jpg\" alt=\"Afternoon Multisport Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_4294.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_4294-267x178.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> If your child has had little watersports experience our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/afternoon-multisport.php\">Afternoon Multisport Camp<\/a><\/strong> is a MUST and is definitely our most popular camp even amongst campers that have a lot of experience.\u00a0 Campers will get to try a different watersports activity each afternoon allowing them to find their favorite.\u00a0 Multisport Camp activities include one day of wakeboarding, kneeboarding, tubing, one day of paddling, one day of snorkeling and marine science, one day of sailing rides, and one day of surfing and bodyboarding. The afternoon Multisport Camp can be paired with a morning instructional camp for a fun-filled full-day camp.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1033 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_7925.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_7925.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_7925-267x178.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Athletic campers, or any camper that is up for an athletic challenge, often prefer our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/surfing.php\">surfing<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/wakeboarding.php\">wakeboarding<\/a><\/strong> camps.\u00a0 These camps will provide campers with a lot of physical activity for the week and they will quickly learn new tricks or maneuvers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1039\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/sailing_rides.jpg\" alt=\"Sailing Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/sailing_rides.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/sailing_rides-215x178.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Campers that get pleasure from learning new skills typically opt for our <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/sailing.php\">sailing<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/windsurfing.php\">windsurfing<\/a><\/strong> camps. Both of these camps will teach kids the basics and they can progress through learning how to sail four different types of sailboats while developing their sailing knowledge and skills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/kayaking.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1028 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/camp-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/camp-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/camp-1-275x178.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/kayaking.php\">Kayaking<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/stand-up-paddling.php\">stand up paddling<\/a><\/strong> camps are perfect for campers looking for an adventurous camp where they will explore a different part of Mission Bay each morning. \u00a0Our camp counselors will guide them across the bay to a planned destination where the morning will be filled with fun activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/marine-science.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1037\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/marine-science-2.jpg\" alt=\"Marine Science Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/marine-science-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/marine-science-2-267x178.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Marine science<\/a><\/strong> is great for campers looking to combine watersports fun with learning about marine life while taking field trips to Sea World and Birch Aquarium. \u00a0Campers will also get a chance to kayak and surf or bodyboard at the beach during the week as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1035 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mbaquaticcenter.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_5750.jpg\" alt=\"Intro to Watersports Camp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_5750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mbac.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_5750-267x178.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>If your camper is 6-8 years old and hasn\u2019t had a lot of watersports experience the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.watersportscamp.com\/intro-to-watersports.php\">Intro to Watersports<\/a><\/strong> camp is the perfect place to start. Campers will be introduced to many watersports throughout the week in an environment with specially trained camp counselors with a smaller, 6:1 camper to counselor ratio.<\/p>\n<p>You know your child best, but if you still are unsure which camp would be best for them feel free to call us at 858-539-2003 and we would be happy to help you.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need help figuring out which camp activities to register your child for? 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