About Positive Adventures
Positive Adventures excels in providing dynamic, confidence-building outdoor adventure experiences, led by highly adaptable and experienced adult staff. The camp is particularly noted for its ability to modify activities on the fly due to environmental conditions (e.g., weather, tides) while ensuring children have a fantastic and inspiring time trying new sports.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Parents seeking a summer camp led by experienced and mature adult staff.Children who thrive on varied outdoor activities and are open to trying new sports (e.g., surfing, kayaking, rock climbing).Kids aged 8-10 who enjoy adventure and benefit from stepping out of their comfort zone.Families looking for a camp with adaptable programming that ensures a fun and engaging experience even with unexpected changes in conditions.Specifically noted as a blast for 8 and 10 year olds.
Why families love it
- Kids consistently love all outdoor activities offered.
- Staff are enthusiastic, fun, energetic, and are experienced adults (not teen counselors).
- Staff (specifically 'George') is highly praised for excellent communication and for inspiring kids to love and excel at new activities.
- Children are encouraged to try new things, step out of their comfort zones, and build confidence.
- The camp demonstrates exceptional adaptability, replacing planned activities with engaging alternatives when conditions change (e.g., pontoon boat instead of sailing due to wind, Annie's Canyon slot canyon hike instead of planned hike due to high tide).
- Experienced, mature adult staff who are energetic, upbeat, and great with kids.
Insider tips
- Parents should expect dynamic programming; activities may be changed due to environmental factors, but engaging alternatives are provided (e.g., pontoon boating, Annie's Canyon hike).
- Ideal for children who enjoy trying new things and outdoor adventures like surfing, kayaking, and rock climbing.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- Staff consists of experienced adults (not teens), contributing to a sense of competent supervision and management of activities.
What parents say
"Our kids loved Positive Adventures Summer Camp! Definitely coming back next year! They enjoyed all outdoor activities! We would not change a thing! Thank you for all this summer fun!"
2 years ago
"Everyone in this camp was enthusiastic, fun, and energetic. My kid had a blast and tried a bunch of things that were new for her. It really allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and shine!"
a year ago
"Best camp ever!! I was so relieved to be leaving my kids with actual adults and not teen counselors. The two staff members were energetic, upbeat, great with the kids, and able to quickly adapt to unexpected circumstances. It was too windy to sail on our sailing day, so George took the kids around the bay in a pontoon boat, and a fantastic time was had by all. On hiking day, an especially high tide had covered the planned hiking course, but George took the campers to Annie's Canyon for a really cool slot canyon hike. George somehow convinced both my kids that they love and excel at kayaking"
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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