LA County Beaches W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors
Marina del Rey, California - Los Angeles County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
Los Angeles
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13640 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
LA County Beaches and Harbors runs the Russell Walker W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program, giving youth with mobility challenges, special needs, and other served communities access to sailing, ocean safety, kayaking, paddling, and beach-safety instruction.
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors operates coastal access, education, and recreation programs including the Russell Walker W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://beaches.lacounty.gov/waterprogram/
- Phone
- (424) 526-7897
- Ages
- Youth ages 5 to 21 in the broader W.A.T.E.R. program; 2026 sailing camp lists ages 11 to 17 and Ocean Safety Day serves school groups in grades 2 to 12.
- Season
- Seasonal summer sailing camp and September-June Ocean Safety Day reservations.
- Cost
- The checked county page lists 2026 sailing camp fees of $300 for four-day sessions and $375 for five-day sessions, with financial aid available; public-school Ocean Safety Day groups are listed at no program fee. Confirm current fees, transportation costs, and financial-aid steps before applying.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The sailing camp meeting location is listed as the Boathouse at Burton Chace Park; confirm current meeting site and program format before attending.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
W.A.T.E.R. youth ocean safety and sailing
County-run ocean safety, sailing, kayaking, paddling, and beach recreation programming for youth, including participants with mobility challenges and special needs.
- Ages
- Youth ages 5 to 21 in the broader W.A.T.E.R. program; 2026 sailing camp lists ages 11 to 17 and Ocean Safety Day serves school groups in grades 2 to 12.
- Season
- Seasonal summer sailing camp and September-June Ocean Safety Day reservations.
- Schedule
- Youth Sailing Camp sessions are posted for summer 2026 and Ocean Safety Day is by reservation during the school year. Families and schools should confirm current dates, swim-test rules, and application timing on the official county page.
- Cost
- The checked county page lists 2026 sailing camp fees of $300 for four-day sessions and $375 for five-day sessions, with financial aid available; public-school Ocean Safety Day groups are listed at no program fee. Confirm current fees, transportation costs, and financial-aid steps before applying.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official LA County Beaches W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program page verifies a county-run coastal recreation and education program for Los Angeles County youth ages 5-21, including participants with mobility challenges and special needs, with Youth Sailing Camp and Ocean Safety Day instruction from LA County lifeguards.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
W.A.T.E.R. youth ocean safety and sailing
the page states that the program serves youth ages 5-21 and includes participants with mobility challenges and special needs, then lists Youth Sailing Camp and Ocean Safety Day program details
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Official county copy names youth with mobility challenges and special needs, Youth Sailing Camp, Ocean Safety Day, lifeguard instruction, ocean safety, kayaking, paddling, surfing basics, CPR demonstrations, and beach games.
Access notes to confirm: Ask Beaches and Harbors staff about mobility support, special-needs planning, the sailing swim test, school-group supervision, equipment fit, lifejackets, caregiver or aide participation, financial aid, and weather or water-safety cancellation rules.
What we checked
What we found: The official LA County Beaches W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program page verifies a county-run coastal recreation and education program for Los Angeles County youth ages 5-21, including participants with mobility challenges and special needs, with Youth Sailing Camp and Ocean Safety Day instruction from LA County lifeguards.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is LA County Beaches W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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