Kids will enjoy a variety of engaging, low-impact beach activities designed to build athletic skills, teamwork, and environmental awareness—all while having fun in the sand!

Activities Include:

• Beach Soccer – Dribbling, passing, shooting, and scrimmages with beach-specific drills

• Flag Football – Speed, agility, and teamwork through skill drills and small-sided games

• Volleyball – Serving, bumping, setting, and fun rally-based games in the sand

• Ninja Fitness Obstacles – Climbing, jumping, and crawling through simple beach challenges

• Marine Life Lessons – Discovering local species and eco-friendly practices

• Beach Cleanup – Engaging kids in preserving the beach environment

• Whole Group Games – Tag, capture the flag, relay races, and more high-energy activities

• Mind & Movement Exercises – Problem-solving, mindfulness, and coordination-based challenges

• Community Building Games – Interactive activities that encourage teamwork and social connections

Marine Life Lessons

Kids will learn about the diverse marine life found near San Diego’s beaches, from tide pool creatures to coastal birds. They’ll also engage in eco-friendly practices to protect these habitats.

• Species Discovery – Identifying local marine life like crabs, sea stars, and fish

• Eco-Education – Understanding ocean ecosystems and conservation efforts

Beach Cleanup

A fun, hands-on activity where kids participate in cleaning up the beach to protect its natural beauty and preserve marine life.

• Litter Pickup – Collecting trash while learning about pollution’s impact

• Eco-Learning – Discussing ways to reduce beach pollution and protect coastal habitats

 

Beach Soccer

Kids will participate in fun games, drills, and scrimmages that highlight the unique challenges of playing soccer on the beach. They’ll develop essential soccer skills while building endurance on the sand.

• Dribbling – Mastering ball control with fun footwork challenges

• Passing – Learning accuracy and teamwork through partner drills

• Shooting – Practicing goal-scoring techniques with varied shot types

• Scrimmages – Small-sided games adapted to participant levels

• Fun Games – Skill-based activities that make learning engaging

Flag Football

A fast-paced, non-contact version of football that helps kids improve agility, teamwork, and strategy in a beach setting.

• Speed & Agility – Footwork drills to enhance quick movements

• Throwing & Catching – Learning proper grip, accuracy, and timing

• Flag Pulling – Defensive drills that teach reaction time and positioning

• Game Play – Small-sided games focused on teamwork and execution

Volleyball

Players will develop fundamental volleyball skills while adjusting to the unique surface of the beach.

• Serving – Underhand and overhand techniques for controlled serves

• Bumping – Learning ball control through forearm passes

• Setting – Developing soft hand placement for accurate sets

• Fun Rallies – Engaging mini-games to improve reaction time and teamwork

Ninja Fitness Obstacles

An exciting mix of strength, agility, and problem-solving challenges designed for all fitness levels.

• Climbing – Scaling obstacles for upper-body and grip strength

• Jumping – Developing power and balance through leaps and landings

• Crawling & Dodging – Navigating under and around barriers for agility

Whole Group Games

Classic playground and field games that get everyone moving and working together.

• Tag Variations – Freeze tag, tunnel tag, and more high-energy fun

• Capture the Flag – Strategic play that encourages teamwork and fast decision-making

• Relay Races – Speed-based team activities that promote friendly competition

Mind & Movement Exercises

Activities that integrate problem-solving, coordination, and mindfulness.

• Balance Challenges – Improving body control through focused movements

• Reaction Drills – Quick-thinking games to boost cognitive and physical response time

• Mindfulness & Breathing – Exercises to enhance focus and relaxation

Community Building Games

Interactive activities that encourage connection, communication, and teamwork.

• Icebreakers – Fun name-learning and team-bonding challenges

• Partner & Group Tasks – Working together to solve fun physical challenges

• Cooperative Games – Engaging activities that require strategy and collaboration