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Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp

Marina del Rey · $368/week

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp offers day sailing programs for youth aged 8-17, focusing on developing sailing skills and water safety in Sant...

▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp website (smwyc.org/juniors-programs) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their junior sailing programs. The camp is a day program, offering sessions for youth aged 8-17, with different levels including beginner, intermediate, advanced, and racing. The program utilizes various boats such as Optimists, FJs, and Lasers. The website mentions that instructors are US Sailing certified, indicating a commitment to qualified teaching staff. While the site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it emphasizes safety and skill development. The Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club has a 4.7-star rating on Google from 36 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the friendly atmosphere and effective sailing instruction. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles found are @smwyc on Instagram and 'smwyc' on Facebook, which showcase activities and club events.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Address: 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
  • Phone: (310) 827-7692
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $345-$390/week

↗ What parents like

  • Affordable
  • Financial aid available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp

What ages does Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp accept?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp cost?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp publishes $368/week for the standard session. $345-$390/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp's hours?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail 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.
Does Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp provide lunch?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail 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 Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail Camp compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club Sail 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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