City staff told commissioners Dec. 2 that Hermosa Beach has formed a partnership with Culture Club, a South Bay nonprofit that runs free beach youth camps. Staff said Culture Club previously hosted camps in Manhattan Beach and will hold its first Hermosa Beach sessions next spring.

Public Works staff said the city will provide space at no cost, Culture Club will staff the camps with volunteers and partners and the group must meet the city’s standard insurance requirements. Staff plans to present the partnership to City Council in January and to begin city promotion in early February. Staff also said free camps tend to fill quickly and that coordination with local businesses (for lunches and program elements such as surf and volleyball) is already underway.

Commissioners asked about program capacity and logistics; staff said session size is limited (staff estimated up to ~60 participants per session) and emphasized that the city’s role is program approval, marketing support and providing space.