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Santa Monica Music Camp

Santa Monica · $400/week · ★ 4.5 (18 reviews)

Santa Monica Music Camp offers day camps for children aged 5-14, focusing on music education through instrument instruction, singing, and performance opportu...

▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Music Camp website loads successfully and provides information about its day camp programs for children aged 5-14. The camp has been operating for over 20 years, founded and directed by Dr. Janet Greene, who holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts from USC. Programs include instrument instruction (piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin), singing, music theory, and performance opportunities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 17 reviews, with parents praising the engaging instructors and the positive impact on their children's musical development. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Social media handles for Instagram (@santamonicamusiccamp) and Facebook (santamonicamusiccamp) are active.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–14

Santa Monica Music 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 music 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Music
  • Ages: 5–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 1501 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Phone: (310) 576-3600
  • Cost notes: $400/week

↗ What parents like

  • Extended care available

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Santa Monica Music Camp

What ages does Santa Monica Music Camp accept?
Santa Monica Music Camp is open to children ages 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 Santa Monica Music Camp cost?
Santa Monica Music Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Santa Monica Music Camp's hours?
Santa Monica Music 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 Santa Monica Music Camp?
Santa Monica Music 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 Santa Monica Music Camp provide lunch?
Santa Monica Music 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 Music Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Santa Monica Music Camp offers extended care (8:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 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.

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