Skateboard Academy
The Skateboard Academy offers day camps in Los Angeles for children aged 5-13, focusing on skateboarding skills, safety, and fun in a supportive environment.
▌ Editor's read The Skateboard Academy's website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps for ages 5-13 in various Los Angeles locations. The founder, Josh Friedberg, has been operating the academy for over 20 years, starting in 2003. The camp explicitly states a 1:6 instructor-to-camper ratio and mentions that all instructors undergo background checks. The program focuses on skateboarding skills, safety, and fun, with all necessary equipment provided. Google reviews for 'The Skateboard Academy' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the instructors' patience, the camp's safety focus, and their children's improved skills and confidence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @theskateacademy on Instagram and 'theskateacademy' on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Skateboard Academy 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
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Various Locations, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Skateboard and safety gear rental available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Skateboard Academy
- What ages does Skateboard Academy accept?
- Skateboard Academy is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Skateboard Academy cost?
- Skateboard Academy publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits 9% below the $550 median for sports camps in Los Angeles, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Skateboard and safety gear rental available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Skateboard Academy's hours?
- Skateboard 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 Skateboard Academy?
- Skateboard Academy is operated by a private business, with 20 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 Skateboard Academy provide lunch?
- Skateboard 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 Skateboard Academy compare to other sports camps in Los Angeles?
- Skateboard Academy 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Skateboard 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.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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