Camp Garibaldi
The ocean camp that starts from the inside out. A week-long program teaching kids real water skills — freediving, surf survival, and ocean confidence — through breath-first training.
Skills that start from the inside out
Most ocean programs start in the water and hope kids figure out how to stay calm. We flip that. Camp Garibaldi begins with breathing drills and composure training on land — so when kids enter the ocean, they're already equipped with the internal tools to handle it.
Breath Control
Kids learn diaphragmatic breathing and basic breath holds in a controlled environment before the ocean.
Water Confidence
Progressive exposure — pool to shallows to open water. Every step builds on real competence, not just courage.
Practical Skills
Freediving technique, surf survival, rescue awareness, and marine ecology. Skills they'll carry for life.
Five days, one transformation
Morning warmup, breathing drills, pool session — static holds, underwater swimming, basic equalization.
Beach safety, wave dynamics, controlled ocean swims, snorkel skills, and first open water breath holds.
Hold-down simulation, underwater navigation, rescue awareness, buddy protocols, and confidence building.
Duck dives, depth progression, marine life ID, and guided freedives at La Jolla Cove (depth appropriate to age/skill).
Skills showcase, personal bests, ocean exploration, awards ceremony, and graduation with families.
Grouped by age and ability
Campers to instructor
Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm
My son did Camp Garibaldi last summer and came back a different kid in the water. He went from nervous about waves to body surfing and holding his breath underwater for fun. Worth every penny.
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