Building Confidence, Skills, and Ocean Awareness for the Next Generation

The Open Oceans Youth Camp is designed to teach essential ocean safety skills and lifesaving first aid to kids aged 10 to 18. This immersive program combines hands-on water training with professional CPR and First Aid certification, ensuring that participants leave camp with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe in and around the ocean.

For the first time, we are offering an official Heartsaver First Aid with CPR AED certification as part of the camp experience. Monday will be a dedicated classroom session (8 AM - 12 PM) at a TBA location, where campers will earn their certification. The rest of the week will focus on ocean safety, swimming, and beach fitness—giving kids the best of both worlds.

Only 25 spots available! Secure your child’s place today.

Heartsaver First Aid & CPR AED Certification (Monday Classroom Session - Location TBA)

• Recognizing and responding to cardiac emergencies.
• Hands-on CPR and AED training for adults, children, and infants.
• First aid basics, including bleeding control, choking relief, and wound care.

Each camper will receive:

• Official AHA Heartsaver First Aid & CPR AED certification
• AHA Heartsaver Course Book
• Pocket Mask for CPR Training
• Open Oceans Youth Camp Completion Certificate

• Understanding rip currents, tides, and safe ocean entry/exit strategies.
• Identifying hazards in different beach and water conditions.

Confidence in Open Water

• Open water swimming techniques and body positioning.
• Building endurance and strength in changing ocean conditions.

Paddleboard & Rescue Skills

• How to navigate waves safely using paddleboards.
• Learning lifesaving techniques to assist others in distress.

Beach Running & Fitness

• Developing stamina, agility, and overall fitness for ocean activities.
• Conditioning drills to build water confidence and ocean readiness.

Daily Breakdown

Monday (8 AM - 12 PM):

• Heartsaver First Aid with CPR AED Certification(Classroom-based, Location TBA).

Tuesday (8AM-11AM): Board Skills & Water Navigation

Location: Crystal Pier Wrightsville Beach, NC

• Learning to use paddleboards safely in different ocean conditions.
• Balancing, paddling, and navigating waves.
• Water-based teamwork activities and fun challenges.

Wednesday (8AM-11AM): Open Water Swimming & Beach Running

• Building endurance through ocean swimming and beach fitness drills.
• Run-swim-run activities to develop stamina and agility.
• Learning to remain calm and safe in open water situations.

Thursday(8AM-11AM): Team Challenges & Skill Integration

• Relay races, obstacle courses, and ocean drills that reinforce all skills learned.
• Group teamwork activities designed for fun and confidence-building.
• Celebration of achievements with camp t-shirts and closing ceremony.

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Refillable water bottle

• Safety First: If weather conditions are unsafe, decisions will be made 20 minutes before the session starts.
• Make-Up Day: Friday is reserved for one make-up session if needed.
• No Refunds for Additional Weather Cancellations.

• Non-Competitive, All Fun – Just learning and building confidence.
• Taught by Experienced Water Professionals – Lifeguards and ocean safety specialists.
• Designed for Kids of All Skill Levels – Whether they’re new to the ocean or already strong swimmers.
• Real-World Safety Skills – Knowledge that will keep them safe and prepared anytime they visit the beach.

This one-of-a-kind youth camp is the perfect way for kids to develop ocean awareness, gain essential water safety skills, and have a blast in the process!