KEANSBURG SUP FIELD GUIDE
Keansburg's Bayshore Buddies: Youth SUP and Kayak Lessons on the Bay
A small-group summer program in Keansburg teaching stand up paddleboarding and kayaking for ages 7–17, useful for parents and guardians planning a focused, safety-first watersports week.
Keansburg's Bayshore Buddies: Youth SUP and Kayak Lessons on the Bay.
Bayshore Buddies is a summer program run by Oceanport Paddle Club in Keansburg that teaches stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking on the bay. The extended group-instruction camp runs Tuesdays through Thursdays for three hours each day and is designed to introduce young participants to SUP and kayak basics while emphasizing safety and positive role models.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stand up paddleboarding and kayaking
The curriculum focuses on Stand Up Paddle (SUP)—an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii—alongside kayaking instruction, giving participants hands-on time on the water to learn propulsion, balance and basic paddling technique.
Small groups, safety-first coaching
Instruction is delivered by qualified instructors with extensive SUP experience; the program emphasizes safety, positive role models and structured, progressive group teaching in a capped, small-group setting.
Short days and a Thursday pizza party
Bayshore Buddies runs for three hours a day, Tuesdays through Thursdays, and includes a Thursday pizza party; the program supplies equipment, extra water and sunblock as part of the camp package.
What the day feels like
What a day feels like
A typical camp day is a focused three-hour block of on-water instruction and supervised practice in small groups, where young paddlers rotate through SUP and kayak drills, build skills, and finish sessions under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Organizers provide all necessary equipment; the program also supplies extra water and sunblock.
All instruction and equipment are included as part of the program package; specific on-site perks include extra water and sunblock and a Thursday pizza party.
Sessions run Tuesdays through Thursdays for three hours each day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend Bayshore Buddies?
The program is designed for youth in the 7–17 age range.
How long is each camp day?
Each camp day runs for three hours.
Which days of the week does the camp run?
Bayshore Buddies runs on Tuesdays through Thursdays.
How many students are in each day's group?
The program caps enrollment at a maximum of 10 students per day.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—all equipment is provided by the program; extra water and sunblock are also supplied.
Is there any special event during the week?
Yes—there is a pizza party on Thursdays as part of the camp program.