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Grom Camp on the Annapolis Water: Four Days of SUP Skills, Safety and Play
A four-day stand‑up paddleboarding day camp in Eastport for kids (ages 7+) offering skill sessions, SUP yoga and water‑safety instruction from Capital SUP Annapolis.
Grom Camp on the Annapolis Water: Four Days of SUP Skills, Safety and Play.
Eastport’s shoreline becomes a classroom each summer as Capital SUP Annapolis runs a four‑day Grom Camp that pairs stand‑up paddleboarding basics with water‑safety training, SUP yoga, fitness and games for young action‑sport enthusiasts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn to SUP with focused sessions
Campers rotate through instruction blocks led by Maryland’s experienced SUP instructors, learning paddle technique, board handling and on‑water confidence in progressive sessions across the four‑day program.
SUP Yoga, fitness and games
Beyond basic paddling, the camp includes SUP Yoga, SUP fitness drills and organized games to build balance, strength and a playful relationship with the water.
Water‑safety training and required gear
A strong emphasis on water safety is woven into the daily program; all participants are required to wear life jackets and watershoes and must feel comfortable around water before attending.
What the day feels like
What the four days feel like
Mornings and afternoons are structured around skill blocks and play: timed sessions introduce paddle technique and safety, with slots for SUP Yoga, fitness and games interspersed so campers build competence while staying engaged. Half‑day and full‑day formats let families choose either concentrated morning or afternoon sessions or a full‑day immersion from 9am–4pm across the four days.
THE ACTIVITY
Learn to SUP with focused sessions
Campers rotate through instruction blocks led by Maryland’s experienced SUP instructors, learning paddle technique, board handling and on‑water confidence in progressive sessions across the four‑day program.
SKILLS & PLAY
SUP Yoga, fitness and games
Beyond basic paddling, the camp includes SUP Yoga, SUP fitness drills and organized games to build balance, strength and a playful relationship with the water.
SAFETY FIRST
Water‑safety training and required gear
A strong emphasis on water safety is woven into the daily program; all participants are required to wear life jackets and watershoes and must feel comfortable around water before attending.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp is best for—and who should慎重ly consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Campers must wear life jackets and watershoes. Full‑day campers should bring a packed lunch. In 2025 a daily snack will be provided for campers; families should provide a T‑shirt size at booking for the final‑day shirt.
Options include Half Day Morning (9:00am–12:00pm), Half Day Afternoon (1:00pm–4:00pm) and Full Day (9:00am–4:00pm) formats across the four‑day Grom Camp.
All campers must feel comfortable around water and comply with required safety gear (life jacket and watershoes) throughout sessions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Grom Camp?
The Grom Camp runs four days.
What ages can attend?
The camp accepts children ages 7 and up.
What are the daily session times?
Half‑day morning sessions run 9:00am–12:00pm; half‑day afternoon sessions run 1:00pm–4:00pm; full‑day runs 9:00am–4:00pm.
Are meals or snacks provided?
In 2025 a snack will be provided daily; full‑day campers must pack and bring a lunch.
What safety gear is required?
All participants are required to wear life jackets and watershoes, and must feel comfortable around water.
Will campers get anything to take home?
Campers receive a T‑shirt on the final day; families should provide the camper's T‑shirt size at booking.
Where does the camp meet?
The meeting location is 655 Americana Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403.