SM Sports Academy
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.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Private business
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
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not published
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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare SM Sports Academy with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Browse similar camps
Indexable directory cuts for families comparing SM Sports Academy against nearby options.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside SM Sports Academy.
- Aqua Surf Camp · Santa Monica · Ages 5–17 · $675/week
- Aqua Surf School – Summer Camp · Santa Monica · Ages 5–17
- Camp Integem @ Santa Monica — 3D AR Game Design and AR Coding · Santa Monica · Ages 6–14 · $649/week
- Fitness by the Sea · Santa Monica · Ages 4.5–14 · $467/week
- New Roads School Summer Program · Santa Monica · Ages 6–18 · $420/week
- New Roads — Elementary Weekly Camp (3-5) · Santa Monica · Ages 8–10 · $420/week
- Steve and Kate's Camp - Santa Monica · Santa Monica · Ages 4–12 · $645/week
- Westside Ballet Children's Summer Camp · Santa Monica · Ages 4–7 · $500/week