Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–14 · $467/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 4–14

Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club

Santa Monica · $467/week · ★ 4.5 (65 reviews)

Beach camp offering over 200 activities including sports, arts, and ocean activities for ages 4-14.

▌ Editor's read Fitness by the Sea is a day camp operating in Los Angeles, California, specifically at the Jonathan Club. The website loads successfully and presents a professional image. The camp has been operating for 26 years, founded by Eric Jeffries, and is a for-profit entity. They explicitly state a 1:5 staff-to-camper ratio on their 'About Us' page and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers a wide variety of activities, including surfing, paddleboarding, swimming, gymnastics, and arts & crafts, catering to children aged 4-14. While the camp is not listed in the ACA directory, it has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from over 100 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media handles for Instagram (@fitnessbythesea) and Facebook (fitnessbythesea) are easily found on their website.
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Since 200026+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 4–14

Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 4–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 850 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
  • Phone: (310) 459-2425
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $430-$505/week

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $600
  • Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $600

↗ What parents like

  • Beachfront location
  • Flexible scheduling

↘ Watch for

  • Weekly rates not clearly listed
  • Annual enrollment fee

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club

What ages does Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club accept?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club 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 Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club cost?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club publishes $467/week for the standard session. $430-$505/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club's hours?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club is operated by a private business, with 26 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 Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club provide lunch?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club 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 Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club offer extended care?
Yes — Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club offers extended care alongside the main program day. 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.
Does Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club offer transportation?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Santa Monica?
Fitness by the Sea - Jonathan Club is one of 54 outdoors/nature 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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