My 7 yr old LOVED this camp and he is not a fan of sports or water! He raved about the counselors every day and what fun they were. He was concerned that he wouldn't make friends but that was never an issue. His said his favorite part was "all of it." Can't wait til next year! read more

Champ Camp Beach - Joey loved it! - Summer Camps Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This is such an amazing camp. I was a little nervous about sending my 4 year old who isn't a strong swimmer to a beach camp...but it was perfect. He had so much fun! They have a ton of toys for the kids to play with in the sand. They also do face painting and tie dye shirts. I will definitely be sending him back next summer! read more

This was a great experience for my son. He enjoyed himself and had a great time with his buddy who was also in the camp. In addition, the logistics was very well executed, making it very easy for parents to drop off and pick up the kids. read more

We tried Champ camp this year at RB... my daughter, she's 8 now, attended MB last year and had a wonderful time, this year has been a great week! She LOVED it and the staff were so nice, all of them but my daughter really loved Ellie. Thank you Ellie for showing her a great and fun week! Hope you get to meet again!!! We'll become regulars at Champ Camp from now on! (If I remember to sign up early and get more weeks booked) There were a lot of younger kids and had a great time as well so if your child is younger I wouldn't worry... read more

I sent my four-year-old grandson to Champ Camp the second session of 2017 in Manhattan Beach. The camp is so well run that I was instantly reassured. They've got great security and assembly line drop off and pick up which makes it so easy. They are serious about sunscreen and each child gets sunscreen reapplied carefully by a counselor. They did a better job than I would do and there wasn't a pink spot on my grandson after a week. The children have a variety of things they can do on the sand: ball playing, bracelet making, sand castles, tie-dying and more. My grandson loved the water play most of all. Although he can't swim and was afraid of waves, they had him out on a boogie board the first day and he was thrilled. The counselors are the finest I've ever seen. My grandson has social anxiety problems and is extremely withdrawn. Trevor kept me advised every day as to his progress. One time, I spied on the camp from the Strand with binoculars. My grandson, standing off by himself, was approached by several different counselors 7 times in 20 minutes. The counselors were patient and encouraged him to participate...just what he needed. The Champ Camp counselors really care about kids and go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time. The kids were having a blast. When a child wants to do something which no other child wants to do, I saw counselors playing with them one on one -- ball, coloring and crafts. Even though my grandson had a thermos of cold water in his backpack, I saw the counselors give him cups of water to make sure he was hydrated. The ratio of counselors to children is excellent and there are always a couple of counselors close to any child. At pickup, the kids were sandy, tired but so happy. Do not hesitate to send your child. Check out the numerous videos on YouTube which will answer many of your questions. read more

My daughter (age 5) went to Champ Camp for the first time this summer, and it was such an amazing experience! The first day I dropped her off, I felt a little bit like the day I dropped her off at preschool for the first time - nervous and excited for her, but worried about how her day was going to go. When I picked her up, she was thrilled, tired and excited to go back the next day. It was amazing hearing about all of the things she was able to do and how comfortable she was after just one day. The counselors are amazing, and always so kind and respectful. They engage the kids in a meaningful way and you can tell they really enjoy being there with them. I can't wait to send her back again and can't wait for my youngest son to be old enough to go with his big sister! read more

We love Champ Camp! While there are quite a few choices to be made for beach camps in the South Bay, Champ Camp is it for our family - they rock! They are more reasonably priced and I love their location. Trevor runs a tight ship and is very organized, which is awesome. Our daughter first went as a 5-year old and she loved every minute of it. I picked her up happy, sandy, tired and couldn't wait for the next day. Trevor and his team are great and I love that they genuinely enjoy the kids with the way they interact with them - attentive, professional and patient. The camp has activities to fit all ages and interests and they can be as active as they want to participate. And what would be a beach camp without the fun water activities?! This is one of our daughter's favorite, including boogie boarding. Can't wait to be back next summer! read more

My 7 year old daughter attended the Playa Del Rey session for a few weeks this summer as well as last. I'd recommend this camp to any and all. She absolutely loved every minute of it. The counselors are incredibly inviting and engaging with the kids and keep the campers going with tons of fun activities. We can't wait until next summer to sign up again. read more

My daughter went to Champ Camp the month of August and she had a BLAST!! She had a chance to play fun team games and learn to boogie board, all in a safe & well cared for environment. She was always in the care of a counselor and was never out of sight. They are not kidding when they tell you the kids will come home tired, because they are always engaged in some fun activity. We will definitely enroll her again next year & hope more of her friends will join her :-) read more

Our sons have been attending Champ Camp for a few summers now and they love it. It is the one camp they ask to go back to and we repeat it continuously every summer. The counselors are really great, super energetic and match the high energy attention my kids need! They also sometimes host fun evenings activities/movies for kids at our neighborhood​ resort in Playa Vista which are great for that much-needed​ date night! Thank you Champ Camp! read more

Free fun today for the kids!! Awesome activities!! Would love to send the kids to the Manhattan Beach camp! read more

Champ Camp Beach - Summer Camps Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Champ camp is by far the BEST CAMP in the South Bay. My son looks forward to summer, specifically because he loves champ camp so much! The camp counselors are not only fun, but they are extremely kind and patient. They are also on top of it.... it's one of the only camps that truly takes the time to make sure the kids reapply sunscreen and drink water. I am so sad that summer is over and I look forward to seeing the champ Camp family next year. read more

The best Beach Camp in Playa del Rey! Staff is amazing and they really apply sunblock at the children. My daughter is 8 years old and had a blast! We will be back next Summer for sure. read more

My son has done this camp 3 years running and it is definitely one of his highlights each summer. As parents we know that there are possible dangers lurking with being in the ocean but we feel completely comfortable with the staff and how they are keeping a eye out on all the campers. This is a great outdoor/activity camp - Trevor and his staff are fantastic. read more

Champ Camp is AMAZING!!! The Staff are so professional and friendly. You can feel safe leaving your kids at this camp because they are in good hands. Our son had an upset stomach one day & Trevor called my husband and myself to make sure we were both aware of it. When my husband got our son - Trevor made sure to let my husband know everything that had gone on that day and then later that afternoon, Trevor texted us to see how Brandon was doing. It is rare to find that level of care & communication...plus, the kids had a blast!! We are thoroughly impressed with Champ Camp and highly recommend it. read more

Went a few times this summer -- and again loved it for my 5 and 7 year olds! All of the staff are so accommodating to make the parents and kids experience the best possible. My daughter even asked one of the leaders to babysit . Thanks for another great summer! read more

My kids (4 and 6) adored their week at Champ Camp Summer 2017 in MB. I've never seen them so excited to go anywhere! My son even cried a little on the last day because he wanted the fun to keep going! The staff has great energy and my kids had nothing but great things to say. I loved the drop off/ pick up line so I didn't have to park at the beach. They are great at keeping the kids stuff together and sunscreen application. My daughter left her water bottle on her last day and they delivered it to my door few days later! We will be back next summer:) read more

My daughter attended other beach camps that she loved and was not very enthusiastic about this experience. She felt it was just a big mob of kids in a concentrated area. If you came with friends it was so-so and it was worse if you came without friends. read more

My grandkids love this Camp! They originally attended in Manhattan Beach, now this summer in the new South Redondo Beach location. A professional experienced team and well run Camp with fun activities, easy drop off and pickup, great security, and attention to sunscreen protection. The counselors really care about the kids and make sure they have a great time. See their website for all the details. I highly recommend this Camp!! read more

I meant to write this review last summer, but since I just dropped off my kids (ages 6 and 9) and their friends off earlier at Champ Camp, I thought that it would be a good time to write something now! Trevor and the staff do an amazing job with the kids at Champ Camp. Every day, the kids come home exhausted from the day's activities, but can't wait to go back the next day. The staff is very involved with the kids and get to know each and every one of them. There are choices for activities so that the kids can pick and choose what they would like to do. My 9 year old had such an amazing time last year that she is returning this year with her little brother, and 8 friends! I can't say enough about the wonderful customer service received. Trevor and his team go above and beyond to make both the kids and parents feel comfortable about Beach Camp (many parents become concerned about their kids spending all day at the beach and in the ocean). I can't say enough positive things about Champ Camp! Check it out! read more

This was our families first summer with this GREAT! camp. What a caring environment; my son had the best time ever. My son never stopped playing and the staff interacted with him & got to know him. I love this camp. It's what summer should be all about -- Fun & Sun!! read more

Honestly, I was very nervous about sending our four-year-old daughter to champ camp but she is obsessed with the ocean. I can't say enough wonderful things about Trevor and his staff. Safety (my biggest concern) is taken extremely seriously and I felt comfortable dropping her off with the team each day. When I picked her up, she was exhausted from her day but not so much so that she couldn't give me the run down of all the fun and excitement she had. She did a few different camps this summer and this was absolutely her favorite. Thanks CC! read more

This is the 2nd year that my 6 and 7 year old have been to Champ Camp and the first year for my 4 year old. They all love it and are already talking about going back next year! The staff is wonderful. Super, super nice! But more importantly, they are very attentive to the kids and diligently look after them in the water. I took a peek at my kids during water time. They have staff in the water and all around the kids so I felt very comfortable with my Children in the water, especially since my 4 year old was'nt completely water-safe. My older kids also enjoyed playing the various games of volleyball, tag ,etc. I have told my friends about Champ Camp and their kids loved it just as much as mine. There are several beach camps dotting all across the South Bay but this is the best camp for us. Looking forward to coming back next Summer!! read more

All 4 of my kids went to this camp this year and raved about it. Came home every day exhausted from pure fun and great entertainment by the counselors. Their philosophy of allowing kids to choose activities versus dictate activities was very well received by my kids. We felt extremely safe dropping the kids off and knew they were bring very entertained and well taken care of. Champ Camp is affordable and a great value for your money. Thanks champ camp, Trevor and all the counselors. read more

we love Champ Camp...my kids had a blast at the camp and the counselors were attentive to the kids. this is the 2nd summer that I have enrolled the kids at this camp. I believe that it's just as good as HammerHeads camp but more reasonable. I also like that there weren't as many kids...my kids just go more personal attention. read more

Yeah! Champ Camp. My son and his friend had a great week. They had happy smiles and stories everyday. Often my son doesn't go into detail about his day. It has to be tweezed out of him like pulling a splinter. But not Champ Camp. He talked about it every evening of camp and into the next week. He had jokes and stories from the activities. He definitely wants to go back next year. He's also much more comfortable and excited about the ocean. This was actually a good way to warm him up to Jr. Life Guards in a year or so as he now views the ocean as a big adventure vs. a shark infested, rip tide! Thank you! read more

This is the 3rd summer that my daughter (8 yrs old) has attended Champ Camp!! She loves it, as do all of her school friends that attend as well. They have tons of activities and plenty of water time, and safety is super! We will be going again next summer! read more

my 6 yr old son loved it so much we signed up for 3 weeks all day program. my son starts off shy & is not a fan of the beach so i wasn't sure how he would react. Every day, he had the hugest smile and the counselors were great. definite recommend. read more

Our kids love it and with the flexible hours, it is great for working parents. You really have to make sure your kids are lathered up in quality sunscreen before you drop them off. That's my only tip. Besides that, it's great fun! read more

I have 3 children and we have done other beach camps in Manhattan Beach for years but have chosen Champ Camp this summer after our great experience with them last summer!Last summer I decided to sign up my two boys ages 4 and 7 (at the time) for this beach camp. They were advertising a really great special and camps are pricey so I took advantage of this special. It was a hard decision after sending my 7 year old and my daughter who's a few years older to another beach camp nearby for years.I was so impressed by Champ Camp!As the previous review says, the staff was super friendly, upbeat and engaging!I was a little nervous to send my kids to the camp all day as it ended at 4pm. I thought they would for sure get bored and sad. I had never sent my kids to camp that long. When I picked them up they were so happy and so excited about their day.My 8 year old couldnt wait to tell me everything they did each day. Two of the days they were at camp I ran by camp and observed from the strand. I love what I saw. The councelors were all engaging and playing with the kids. Everyday they played new games! My sons loved it!.My 8 year old son left his lunch in the car one day and when the head counselor Trevor, discovered this he called me right away.He even met me up at drop off so I didn't have to park the car and walk down.I was also impressed at how clean my kids were when I picked them up.Sand doesn't bother me as we live in a beach town but my kids were really not too sandy and i know they were rolling around in it. Their belongings were also put neatly back in their bags.Their beach towels were even folded! I carpooled with some other friends who did Champ Camp the same week.When I had all 6 boys in my car I asked them on the last day if they were happy or sad camp was over they all screamed "sad"!!!Champ Camp rocks! My boys cannot wait to go next summer! read more

Had 2 boys in camp this week and one of my son's buddies from Orange County. All 3 boys (ages 5 and 8) had a great time. I stayed at the beach after drop off with my toddler a few of those days and was really impressed with Trevor's dedication (think he's the owner). This was week 7 of camp and he was still friendly, energetic, dedicated, responsible and went out of his way to ensure every child had a great time. You would see staff walk back and forward to get water for the kids to play with in the sand. Give kids piggy back rides to the bathroom or during games if they were too little or tired to run themselves but still wanted to play. They played lots of different games, made bracelets, went boogie boarding, 'decorated' the pop up tent with markers etc etc. If you're looking for a week of fun at the beach with your kids I don't think it can get any better than this camp. Staff was dedicated, upbeat, caring and responsible. And that's not something you would see at many other camps out there. read more