2026 Camp Scholarships & Sliding Scale Tuition
Thanks to the generous support of our friends at Fifth Space, the developers behind the nearby Power Station and The Stack, Dogpatch Paddle is offering a limited number of scholarship and sliding scale spots for our 2026 youth paddle camps.
These opportunities are designed to help more San Francisco families experience a summer on the water at Crane Cove and Mission Creek. Families may apply for either a full scholarship or a reduced tuition rate based on what they are able to contribute.
Our standard paddle camp tuition is $799 per week. Through the sliding scale program, families may request a reduced weekly tuition between $100 and $600, or apply for a full scholarship if needed. Because funding is limited, we encourage families who can contribute something toward tuition to do so. Every contribution helps us stretch this support further and open more spots for more campers.
Scholarship and sliding scale awards are available for our Beginner Paddle Board and Intermediate SUP & Kayak camps only. First-time campers must enroll in a Beginner Paddle Board camp. Returning campers with prior Dogpatch Paddle experience may apply for Intermediate camp if it is the right fit.
All campers must be strong, confident swimmers and comfortable participating in a physically active outdoor water program. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and awards will be offered as long as funds and camp spaces remain available.
Apply today and we’ll follow up as soon as possible.
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Families who would like to participate in Dogpatch Paddle’s 2026 youth camps but need financial support may apply. Awards are based on available funding, camp availability, and each family’s requested tuition level.
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Yes. All campers must be strong, confident swimmers. This is required for participation in our paddle camps.
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Scholarships and sliding scale tuition are available for:
Beginner Paddle Board at Crane Cove
Beginner Paddle Board at Mission Creek
Intermediate SUP & Kayak
The program is not currently available for Park-to-Park Adventure Camp, Teen Explorer’s Travel Camp, Advanced SUP, extended care, retail items, or other Dogpatch Paddle programs.
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Our regular paddle camp tuition is $799 per week. Families may request a reduced tuition amount between $100 and $700 per week, depending on what feels realistic for their situation.
Families who need full support may also apply for a 100% scholarship.
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Please choose the option that honestly reflects your family’s ability to contribute. If your family can pay part of the tuition, even at a reduced rate, it helps us offer support to more campers.
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No. Scholarship and sliding scale spots are limited and depend on available funding and open camp spaces.
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Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. We recommend applying as early as possible.
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Yes. Returning Dogpatch Paddle campers may apply for Intermediate SUP & Kayak if they have the skills, confidence, and prior experience needed for that program.
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No. First-time Dogpatch Paddle campers must start with a Beginner Paddle Board camp. This helps us keep the experience safe, fun, and appropriate for each camper’s skill level.
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Beginner Paddle Board camps are for ages 7–11. Intermediate SUP & Kayak is for ages 9–14.
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No. Scholarships and sliding scale awards apply to camp tuition only. Before care and after care are separate add-ons.
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We will review applications in the order received and follow up as soon as we can. If approved, we’ll provide instructions for completing registration at the awarded tuition level.