The Ultimate
Los Angeles
Beach Camp

18 Seasons of Excellence

Tired of “meh” summer camp? Discover the magic of Sandy Days Kids Camp in Pacific Palisades. We aren’t just a beach camp; we’re a 18-year tradition of safety, high-energy fun, and community. Come see why our campers don’t want to go home, and families come back year after year!

The "Beach Camp" Guide

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Why we’re the

Palisades’
Best-Kept Secret

A Loyal
Community

Once campers become part of our family, they stay for years—often returning as counselors! When you join Sandy Days, you’re joining a community that grows together.

Beyond the
Beach

While we love the water, our activities ensure the fun never stops. From Sand Gymnastics and Team Sports to creative Arts & Crafts and legendary Costume Days, no two days are the same.

Built for Busy Parents

We make summer easy.
Door-to-Sand Transportation: Convenient pick-up/drop-off options available.
Extended Fun: After-care available until 4:30 PM so you can finish your workday while they finish their best day ever.

Activities

Freedom to choose & the power of play

Our age-appropriate activities give campers the freedom to choose what they love, helping them build confidence as they explore, try new things, and discover how high they can fly.

"Ride Our Wave of Life" Welcome Offer

Because we know choosing camps is a big deal, we want to make it easy. Sign up for at least two weeks of Sandy Days Kids Camp and get $50 OFF* your sessions with the code NEW26$50.

*Offer is for new camp families only (2026 is your first time at Sandy Days Kids Camp).

Camp Starts on
June 15

*Limited Spots Available*

Days
Hours
Minutes

Here’s what parents just like you have to say about Sandy Days

Team Sports

Emphasis on cooperation, communication, and shared goals:

Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball (soft foam balls only), Relay Races (various formats), Tug-of-War, Frisbee Golf – Team Format, Flag Football, Team Obstacle Course, Challenges, Sharks & Minnows, Parachute Games and many more!

Individual Sports

Emphasis on independence, confidence, and personal progress: 

Long Jump (sand pit), Hula Hooping, Throwing & Catch Skill, Frisbee Accuracy Toss, Balance Beam / Balance Challenges, Yoga & Stretching, Mindfulness Walks, Solo Obstacle Course, Sandcastle “Build Challenges”, Target Toss Games (bean bags, rings, hoops), Speed & Agility Time Trials, Boogie Boarding and many more!

Ocean / Water Activities

Our ocean time is designed to build confidence, respect for the water, and pure beach-day joy — always supervised closely and coordinated with LA County Lifeguards:

Boogie Boarding, Swimming, Wading & Wave Play (age-appropriate, shallow-water fun), Morning Paddle Sessions, Water Safety Basics (how to read the ocean, rip-current awareness), Tide-Line Exploration (foam, kelp, shells, sand crabs), Ocean Observation Games (spotting dolphins, birds, and changing tides), Sand & Water Engineering (channels, pools, and “river builds”), Bucket-Brigade Team Relays and lots more!

All ocean activities follow strict protocols and are adjusted daily based on conditions, lifeguard guidance, and each camper’s comfort level.

Creative Performances

Encouraging self-expression, creativity, and confidence through playful performance:

Talent Shows, Short Skits, Ensemble Performances, Improv Games, Lip Sync Battles, Puppet Theater, Juggling, Flash Mob Dance Parties, Sand Castle Sculpture “Show & Tell” and way more!

Arts & Crafts

Our Arts & Crafts program encourages creativity, confidence, and imagination — with projects kids love taking home and sharing with their families:

Tie-Dye Shirts (a Sandy Days favorite — offered regularly), Friendship Bracelets & Lanyards, Seashell Art & Beach Collages, Painting (watercolors, tempera, and mixed-media), DIY Stickers & Buttons, Bead Necklaces and Keychains, Nature Art (leaves, sand, driftwood, and found materials), Creative Journaling & Sketchbooks, Sand Sculpting with Tools & Molds, Recycled Art Projects (up-cycling everyday materials), Sun-Print Cyanotypes (nature-based photo art), Mask Decorating, Mini Canvas Paint Sessions, Chalk Art Murals, Seasonal & Theme-Day Project Stations and lots more!

Theme Days

Our Theme Days have included the following:

  • Super Mario/Nintendo Day,
  • Super Hero Day,
  • LEGO Day,
  • Harry Potter Day,
  • Olympics Day,
  • Carnival Day,
  • Crazy Hair Day,
  • 80’s Day
  • and many more!