Camp · Water Sports · Ages 4.5–14 · $595/week
▌ Water Sports · Ages 4.5–14

Sandy Days Kids Camp

Pacific Palisades · $595/week · ★ 5.0 (64 reviews)

Sandy Days Kids Camp offers beach-based day camp experiences in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read The Sandy Days Kids Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate day camp. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states that the camp has been operating for over 20 years, founded by Michael P. McDonald, and is a for-profit entity. They offer day camp programs at various beach locations in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades for children aged 4-14, with activities including surfing, boogie boarding, sports, and arts and crafts. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Sandy Days Kids Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and the positive impact on their children's beach skills and confidence. Social media handles found are @sandydayskidscamp on Instagram and 'sandydayskidscamp' on Facebook.
Since 200620+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 4.5–14

Sandy Days Kids Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right water sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 4.5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Address: Will Rogers Beach, Tower 10, 15900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, 90272 & Santa Monica Beach, Tower 11, 1100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, 90403
  • Phone: (310) 569-1274
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Regular Price $595. Includes early bird discount. Multi-week discounts available.

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 · $536
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $518
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $518
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $495
  • Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $495

↗ What parents like

  • Beach location
  • Low camper-to-counselor ratio

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sandy Days Kids Camp

What ages does Sandy Days Kids Camp accept?
Sandy Days Kids Camp is open to children ages 4.5–14. 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 Sandy Days Kids Camp cost?
Sandy Days Kids Camp publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Sandy Days Kids Camp's hours?
Sandy Days Kids Camp 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 Sandy Days Kids Camp?
Sandy Days Kids Camp is operated by a private business, with 20 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 Sandy Days Kids Camp provide lunch?
Sandy Days Kids Camp 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.
Does Sandy Days Kids Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Sandy Days Kids Camp offers extended care (3:30 PM–4:30 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Sandy Days Kids Camp offer transportation?
Sandy Days Kids Camp 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 Sandy Days Kids Camp compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Sandy Days Kids Camp is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles 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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