Camp Surfbird
Find your Peeps!
Feb 27-March 1, 2026
For birders ages 13-17
Camp Surfbird is a unique overnight camp experience designed specifically for youth ages 13-17 to enjoy the San Diego Bird Festival to the fullest.
Working together, San Diego Bird Alliance and the American Birding Association have planned an unforgettable weekend for young birders to gather and explore the region with like-minded peers. Campers will be participating in chaperoned festival activities and experiences just for them. Base camp is located at the YMCA Camp Surf in Imperial Beach, CA.
During our weekend together, campers will expand upon their birding skills, learn about the natural history of coastal California, meet other young people with similar interests, explore careers and opportunities in ornithology, research, and conservation while networking with leaders in the field.
Includes:
Lodging for 2 nights at Camp Surf, located in Imperial Beach
Daily transportation for festival activities
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
2 full-day festival field trips (a pelagic and a land trip)
Beach activities on evening of March 1
Not included:
Twin-sized sheets/bedding and towels
The meeting place for this activity is at Camp Surf in Imperial Beach. Campers traveling by air or train must be able to travel independently, but will be picked up by Camp Surfbird staff in San Diego and trasported to Camp Surf.
Registration Now Open
Camp cost is $750 per child, A $150 deposit (non-refundable) is due at the time of registration. Contact us at camps@sandiegobirdalliance for more information.