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SM Sports Academy

Santa Monica · ★ 4.4 (379 reviews)

SM Sports Academy offers baseball and multi-sport day camps in Santa Monica, focusing on skill development and fun for various age groups.

▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Sports Academy website loads successfully and appears to be a legitimate camp offering. It is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The camp offers both baseball and multi-sport day camps for children aged 5-13, with specific schedules and activities detailed on their 'Camps' page. The 'About Us' section introduces 'Coach Ben' as the founder, highlighting his experience in coaching. The camp has a strong online presence with a Google rating of 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, with parents praising the coaching quality and positive environment. Social media handles for Instagram (@santamonicabaseballacademy) and Facebook (SantaMonicaBaseballAcademy) are active. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

SM Sports Academy 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: Marine Park, 1406 Marine Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Not listed

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SM Sports Academy

What ages does SM Sports Academy accept?
SM Sports Academy 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.
What are SM Sports Academy's hours?
SM Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy?
SM Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy provide lunch?
SM Sports Academy 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 Sports Academy compare to other sports camps in Santa Monica?
SM Sports Academy is one of 16 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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