Rancho Sea Air
Rancho Sea Air offers day camps in Malibu, focusing on outdoor activities like horseback riding, surfing, and animal care for children aged 5-12.
▌ Editor's read The website for Rancho Sea Air Malibu loads and presents itself as a summer day camp for children aged 5-12, offering activities such as horseback riding, surfing, and animal care. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). There is no mention of state licensing on the website, nor could a license number be found through a general search. The website does not provide information about staff-to-camper ratios or whether staff undergo background checks. The owner type is not specified. Google reviews for 'Rancho Sea Air Malibu' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with reviewers praising the unique activities and positive experiences for their children. Social media handles found are @ranchoseaairmalibu on Instagram and 'ranchoseaairmalibu' on Facebook. The camp's physical address is not listed on the website, which is a notable omission for a children's program.
Who thrives here Ages 4–14
Rancho Sea Air fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 4–14
- Hours: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 27335 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $275/day; $1,200/5-day week ($250/day); Early bird $1,000/week before May 1
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Rancho Sea Air
- What ages does Rancho Sea Air accept?
- Rancho Sea Air is open to children ages 4–14. 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 Rancho Sea Air cost?
- Rancho Sea Air publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Rancho Sea Air's hours?
- Rancho Sea Air runs 10:30 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.
- Does Rancho Sea Air provide lunch?
- Rancho Sea Air 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.
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