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SMWYC - Sail Camp

Los Angeles · $368/week

SMWYC Sail Camp offers youth sailing instruction for beginners to advanced sailors, focusing on water safety, boat handling, and marine environment awareness.

▌ Editor's read The SMWYC Sail Camp website loads successfully, detailing junior sailing programs for ages 8-17. The camp offers day programs with sessions for beginners, intermediates, and advanced sailors, including racing. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, it does provide contact information and program details. Google reviews for the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club (SMWYC) show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 26 reviews, with positive comments often mentioning the friendly atmosphere and effective sailing instruction. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @smwyc and a Facebook page for the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club. The site does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. The cost per week is listed as $368.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

SMWYC - Sail Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-0650
  • Phone: (310) 827-7692
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $345-$390/week. Aftercare $25/day. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SMWYC - Sail Camp

What ages does SMWYC - Sail Camp accept?
SMWYC - Sail Camp is open to children ages 7–17. 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 SMWYC - Sail Camp cost?
SMWYC - Sail Camp publishes $368/week for the standard session. $345-$390/week. Aftercare $25/day. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SMWYC - Sail Camp's hours?
SMWYC - Sail Camp 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.
Does SMWYC - Sail Camp provide lunch?
SMWYC - Sail 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.
Does SMWYC - Sail Camp offer extended care?
Yes — SMWYC - Sail Camp offers extended care (After camp). 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.
How does SMWYC - Sail Camp compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
SMWYC - Sail Camp is one of 49 water 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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