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SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp

Santa Monica · ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

SM Baseball Academy offers youth baseball day camps in Santa Monica, focusing on skill development, game strategy, and fun for various age groups.

▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Baseball Academy website loads successfully, detailing summer day camps for various age groups (5-7, 8-10, 11-13). The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Marty Kaplan, a former professional player, is listed as the founder and director, bringing significant experience to the program. The website highlights a focus on fundamental skills, game strategy, and a fun atmosphere. Google reviews for 'Santa Monica Baseball Academy' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 80 reviews, with parents frequently praising the coaching quality and positive impact on their children's skills and confidence. Social media handles @smbaseballacademy on Instagram and 'SantaMonicaBaseballAcademy' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and testimonials. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, and no specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball 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 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
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1652 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Phone: (310) 890-8260
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Not listed on page. Contact SMBA directly.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp

What ages does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp accept?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp cost?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Not listed on page. Contact SMBA directly. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp's hours?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp provide lunch?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball 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.
How does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp compare to other sports camps in Santa Monica?
SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp is one of 158 sports 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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