At Mission Bay Aquatic Center, parents can trust that their children will enjoy the beauty of the San Diego waterfront while learning to safely enjoy watersports. The center is the largest instructional waterfront facility in the world and has been serving the public for over 45 years. Last year over 30,000 participants experienced surfing, sailing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, stand up paddling, waterskiing, rowing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The center is owned and operated by Associated Students of San Diego State University and UCSD Recreation, and is open to the public. The Watersports Camp, sponsored by the Peninsula Family YMCA, is a youth day camp that offers kids ages 6-17 a chance to enjoy the waterfront and learn about watersports. Safety is of the utmost priority at MBAC. The center is recognized as a model for safe watersports education and operations and is the regional boating safety center for the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways. To ensure environmental sustainability, the center is LEED Platinum Certified, fostering a culture of sustainability and protecting the marine environment.