Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4.5–14 · $467/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4.5–14

Fitness by the Sea

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

Fitness by the Sea offers a diverse day camp experience in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, focusing on over 100 activities including sports, arts, and oc...

▌ Editor's read Fitness by the Sea is a day camp operating in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, California, established 26 years ago by Eric and Jeanne Bohaboy. The camp website loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs for children aged 4-14. They explicitly state a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:6 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews show an impressive 4.9-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities, enthusiastic staff, and overall positive experience for their children. The camp offers over 100 activities, including surfing, paddleboarding, gymnastics, and arts and crafts, catering to a wide range of interests.
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Since 200026+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4.5–14

Fitness by the Sea 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 outdoors/nature 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4.5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Address: Santa Monica: North of Pier, Parking Lot #8 North; Pacific Palisades: Will Rogers Beach, Tower 14
  • Phone: (310) 459-2425
  • Cost notes: $430-$505/week

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

  • Well-established program
  • Extended care available
  • Flexible scheduling

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Fitness by the Sea

What ages does Fitness by the Sea accept?
Fitness by the Sea 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 Fitness by the Sea cost?
Fitness by the Sea publishes $467/week for the standard session. $430-$505/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fitness by the Sea's hours?
Fitness by the Sea 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?
Fitness by the Sea is operated by a private business, with 26 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 provide lunch?
Fitness by the Sea 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 Fitness by the Sea offer extended care?
Yes — Fitness by the Sea offers extended care (3:30-4:30 PM ($75/wk) or 3:30-5:30 PM ($150/wk)). 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 Fitness by the Sea offer transportation?
Fitness by the Sea 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.

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