SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp
SM Baseball Academy offers youth baseball day camps in Santa Monica, focusing on skill development, game strategy, and fun for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Santa Monica Baseball Academy website loads successfully, detailing summer day camps for various age groups (5-7, 8-10, 11-13). The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Marty Kaplan, a former professional player, is listed as the founder and director, bringing significant experience to the program. The website highlights a focus on fundamental skills, game strategy, and a fun atmosphere. Google reviews for 'Santa Monica Baseball Academy' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 80 reviews, with parents frequently praising the coaching quality and positive impact on their children's skills and confidence. Social media handles @smbaseballacademy on Instagram and 'SantaMonicaBaseballAcademy' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and testimonials. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity, and no specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the website.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1652 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Phone: (310) 890-8260
- Email: santamonicabaseballacademy@gmail.com
- Cost notes: Not listed on page. Contact SMBA directly.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp
- What ages does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp accept?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp 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.
- How much does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp cost?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Not listed on page. Contact SMBA directly. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp's hours?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball 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 SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp 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 Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp provide lunch?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball 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.
- How does SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp compare to other sports camps in Santa Monica?
- SM Baseball Academy - Youth Baseball Camp is one of 158 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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