Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey
Multi-sport day camp in Marina del Rey for ages 4-14, with a variety of sports and activities.
▌ Editor's read Prime Time Sports Camp operates as a day camp for children aged 4-14, offering a multi-sport program across several Los Angeles locations, including Marina del Rey. The camp was founded by Jeff and Julie Gilder and has been operating for over 30 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The website clearly states that all staff undergo background checks. While the camp is not accredited by the ACA, it has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 108 Google reviews for its Marina del Rey location, with many reviewers praising the energetic staff and variety of activities. The program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and fun, with activities like basketball, soccer, baseball, and flag football.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–14
Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey 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 sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:10
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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contact required
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Sibling discount
- 10% off second child
throughout all camps
Details → - Session lengths
- 1-day · 5-day (full week)
- What campers take home
- Campers participate in Daily STEAM activities, but it is not specified what they take home.
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 4–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 13477 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- Phone: (310) 838-7872
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Weekly Rate: $450, Daily Rate: $99.
Runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $450
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $450
↗ What parents like
- Low camper-to-staff ratio 10:1
- Flexible enrollment options
- Beach location
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
- No transportation provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey
- What ages does Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey accept?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey 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 Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey cost?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey publishes $450/week for the standard session. That sits 18% below the $550 median for sports camps in Marina del Rey, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey's hours?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey's staff-to-camper ratio?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
- Who runs Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey provide lunch?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey 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 Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey offer extended care?
- Yes — Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey offers extended care (Varies by location). 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 Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey offer financial aid?
- Yes — Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey compare to other sports camps in Marina del Rey?
- Prime Time Sports Camp - Marina del Rey is one of 158 sports camps in Marina del Rey 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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