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Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica

Santa Monica · $467/week · ★ 4.9 (45 reviews)

Beach camp offering over 200 activities including sports, arts, and ocean activities for ages 4-14.

▌ Editor's read The Fitness by the Sea website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate day camp. It is not listed in the ACA directory. The camp, founded by Eric Jefferies, has been operating for 45 years, indicating extensive experience in summer programming. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and Megan's Law checks. The camp offers over 200 activities across various categories like sports, arts, and water activities. Google reviews for 'Fitness by the Sea Santa Monica' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities, the caring staff, and the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–14

Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Phone: (310) 459-2425
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $430-$505/week (rate varies by week and age). Bus transportation available from Cheviot Hills/Mar Vista for additional fee.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $600

↗ What parents like

  • Over 200 activities
  • Flexible scheduling

↘ Watch for

  • Can be crowded
  • Sun exposure risk

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica

What ages does Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica accept?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica is open to children ages 4–14. 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 Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica cost?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica publishes $467/week for the standard session. $430-$505/week (rate varies by week and age). Bus transportation available from Cheviot Hills/Mar Vista for additional fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica's hours?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica is operated by a private business, with 45 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 Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica provide lunch?
Yes — Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica offer transportation?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Santa Monica?
Fitness by the Sea - Santa Monica is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Santa Monica that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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