Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
Cal Poly Humboldt Campus Recreation · Private
The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, run by Cal Poly Humboldt's campus recreation program, offers week-long youth day camps on Humboldt Bay for campers ages 10 to 16. The Aquatic & Adventure Camp is a multi-activity week covering waterfront safety plus kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and surfing, with transportation included to off-site spots such as Moonstone Beach, Big Lagoon and the Mad River. The separate five-day Sailing Camp teaches junior sailors to handle Laser and Coronado 15 dinghies, covering rigging, points of sail, capsize recovery, boat handling and situational awareness. Fees cover wetsuits, paddle gear and safety equipment, and daily snacks are provided.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Cal Poly Humboldt Campus Recreation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★Wizard MiffyIt was really nice, one of the staff is really friendly and explained things well. The other wasn't as friendly, felt he lacked tact. I do understand safety, but he didn't explain how any of it was for safety reasons. He would just say do this. The price is good though. Would want to do more exploring than what you can do for kayaking
★★★★★Amelia MurphyMy friends and I had an awesome private kayaking tour with Melissa! Were were provided everything we needed (dry bag, waterproof layers/windbreakers, booties, life vest and all kayak gear) and felt very welcome and well taken care of. Melissa was very kind and professional, tailoring our tour to fit our interests and skill levels. I had never been in a singles kayak before, but I did just fine and felt very safe. Highly recommend!
★★★★★Amelia GormanGreat - lots of services, sailing, paddle board, kayak, they set you up with everything you need and more so you don't have to provide any of your own gear. We did a two hour guided kayak tour/lesson with Melissa and she was perfect about pacing it so we had bits of time to stay still and appreciate the bay, and kept it moving enough we got to cover various areas. Looking forward to my next rental from them.
★★★★★Wendy Zampardi (Wealth Zone Analyst)Great watersports programs and non-motorized boat rentals for anyone to use.
★★★★★Cyril OberlanderGreat views and excellent affordable aquatic gear rental available. Sailboats, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and more. Operating hours are subject to tides, please check out: https://centeractivities.humboldt.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=fd940e97-0fa3-4594-9c67-a0b897507308