For Immediate Release

Los Angeles, CA

February 19, 2008

Press Contact:

David Sommers

Phone: (213) 974-1095

Fax: (213) 626-6941

DSommers@lacbos.org

LA County Offers Aquatic Sports Camps For Youth During Spring Break

The Water Awareness, Training, Education and Recreation (W.A.T.E.R.) Program of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is offering three of its most popular aquatic sports camps for boys and girls during spring break.

The camps available for the spring program are surfing, ocean-sports, and beginning sailing. To be eligible for the camps, boys and girls must have passed the W.A.T.E.R. Program’s required swim test. The W.A.T.E.R. Program, designed to raise awareness of ocean and beach safety through aquatic-related sports activities, is conducted by Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards who have received special training in working with young people.

Surf Camps – Ages 11 to 17
 

Venice Beach Pier: March 17-21 and March 24-28 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.
 

Manhattan Beach Pier: April 7-11 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.

Ocean-Sports Camps – Ages 7 to 14
 

Venice Beach Pier: March 17-21 and March 24-28 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.
 

Manhattan Beach Pier: April 7 -11 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm.

Beginning Sailing Camps – Ages 11 to 17
 

Marina del Rey Boathouse: March 17-21, March 24-28, and April 7-11 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm

All equipment is provided and fees range between $100 and $135 for the week-long sessions. Financial aid is available, based on family income, and free transportation is provided from non-beach areas during camp weeks. For information or to request an application, please call the W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program at (310) 305-9587.

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