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have more fun on the beach forever....!
Returning for Summer 2026 --- Sand Camp!
How can we offer these fun sessions to island residents and visitors for FREE? It's all because of our generous sponsors - Sandcastle Island, Inc and sandyfeet sandcastle services. You can help by visiting the Sandcastle Village and dropping a dollar (or more!) in our donation box.
Would you like to sponsor SandCamp in 2026?
Or go here to donate directly to this program.
Have More Fun on the Beach Forever!
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What - Sand is really great stuff, and there are so many cool things you can do with it when you go to the beach. Sandcamp is a FREE, 5 days a week activity where you can go to learn about all the ways to have more fun on the beach forever.
(Note: this is NOT a sandcastle lesson -- we would have to charge you for that! -- but you will definitely learn things in Sandcamp that will make your future sandcastles more amazing ;-)
When 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, June 1 - Aug. 14 (skipping the week of July 4)
Where South Padre Island Public Beach Access #16 ("Neptune Circle")
Who Anyone and everyone, though children must be accompanied by an adult
How long will a Sand Camp session last? 20-60 minutes
Cost Free! (But tips & donations gladly accepted on-site or on-line.)
What to bring? We will provide some equipment, but "campers" should try to come prepared with normal beach supplies: sunblock, drinking water, plastic buckets and shovels etc.
Parking is limited. If possible, stroll on down the beach or take the free Island Metro
More: A typical sandcastle lesson covers lots of territory in an hour. With SandCamp, we attempt to break these skills down into individual components. Subjects will vary, according to the whims of the the instructors, but all of them will be fun, educational and FREE!
Some possible topics for SandCamp sessions ---
- Let’s make a sandy lounge chair
- Wall building
- Lettering
- Making and using simple bucket forms
- Carving Windows/Doors
- How to make an awesome sea turtle
- Fun with Willyspheres
- Arches and tunnels
- South Texas Snowballs and Sandpeople
- Hearts and flowers
- Sand mazes