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Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp

Los Angeles · $575/week

Saken Sports Camp offers a variety of sports camps for kids.

▌ Editor's read Saken Sports Specialty Surf Camp's website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps for children aged 5-14 with a focus on surfing, beach games, and ocean safety. The camp was founded by Erin Saken and has been operating for over 25 years, demonstrating significant experience in the field. The website states that all staff are background checked and CPR/First Aid certified, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The camp has a 5.0-star rating on Google based on 10 reviews, with parents praising the fun activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @sakensportscamp and a Facebook page 'sakensportscamp'.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–14

Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Sibling discount
5% off second child

5% off 2nd + child(ren) will be applied automatically to the lesser of two+ enrolled.

Details →
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers participate in arts and crafts, but it is not specified what they take home.

Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 7–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (full day) or 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half day)
  • Address: 10300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
  • Phone: (310) 273-2459
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $575/week full day, $350/week half day.

↗ What parents like

  • Multiple locations
  • Variety of sports

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp

What ages does Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp accept?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp cost?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp publishes $575/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp's hours?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (full day) or 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half day). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp provide lunch?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf 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 Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
Saken Sports Camp - Specialty Surf Camp is one of 158 sports camps in Los Angeles 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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