Coastal Day Camp is a five-day coastal programme for children aged 8–12, run from our Day Base on the Costa da Caparica. Children arrive each morning, spend the day on the beach and at the base with their group, and head home with their family in the late afternoon. The week mixes beach and movement games, beginner-friendly bodyboarding, creative workshops, cooperative challenges and quiet time in the shade. On Wednesday the group takes a short trip to the nearby coastal pine forest, and on Friday the week closes with a gallery of everything the children have made. Children stay in one of two stable groups for the whole week – Dunes for younger campers and Harbour for older ones – each with its own group leader.
Why families choose Coastal Day Camp
– A full day by the sea, with a clear and familiar daily rhythm
– Two stable groups by age, each with its own group leader
– Beginner-friendly water activities led by our coastal team
– Creative, quieter blocks balanced with active beach time
– A mid-week outing to the coastal pine forest
– Easy morning drop-off and afternoon pickup windows
A typical day
– 08:30 – Arrival and check-in at Brisa Day Base
– 09:00 – Morning group plan
– 09:30 – Main beach or water activity
– 11:00 – Snack break
– 11:30 – Second activity block
– 12:30 – Lunch
– 13:15 – Quiet time in the shade
– 14:00 – Afternoon activity or creative workshop
– 15:30 – Snack and group games
– 16:15 – Group recap and pack-up
– 16:45 – Pickup window (until 17:15)
Activities and learning
– Beach games and coastal discovery
– Bodyboard basics and coastal movement
– Surf art and board design workshop
– Coastal forest discovery walk
– Team challenges and cooperative quests
– End-of-week gallery and group stories
Accommodation and meals
This is a non-residential day programme; children return home each afternoon. There is no overnight accommodation.
Lunch and two snack breaks are part of the daily schedule. Families are asked to share any allergies or dietary needs during registration.
Health and safety
Children spend the day in small, stable groups with familiar group leaders. Water activities are beginner-friendly and led by our coastal activity team, and the schedule is adjusted when beach or sea conditions are not suitable. Each morning starts with a check-in at the Day Base, and the day ends with a set pickup window.
