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National Academy of Athletics

Alameda · ★ 4.5 (123 reviews)

The National Academy of Athletics offers a wide range of sports camps and clinics for children across various locations, focusing on skill development and fun.

▌ Editor's read The National Academy of Athletics website loads as a real camp site, offering numerous sports camps across various locations. The founder, Aaron Locks, is mentioned on the 'About Us' page, and the organization states it has been operating for 28 years. They offer day camps for a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, baseball, and more. The website explicitly states that all coaches and staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'National Academy of Athletics' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging coaches and positive environment. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @naacamps on Instagram and NationalAcademyofAthletics on Facebook.
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Since 199828+ years operating
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Who thrives here

National Academy of Athletics is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1998 (28 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: not listed
  • Address: 1200 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  • Phone: (888) 367-6226
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about National Academy of Athletics

What ages does National Academy of Athletics accept?
National Academy of Athletics is open to children ages not listed. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does National Academy of Athletics cost?
National Academy of Athletics doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs National Academy of Athletics?
National Academy of Athletics is operated by a private business, with 28 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does National Academy of Athletics provide lunch?
National Academy of Athletics does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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