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Summer Camps in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's unique blend of coastal beauty, outdoor adventure, and educational enrichment. With over 130 providers offering nearly 600 different sessions, parents can find everything from traditional sports camps along the pristine beaches to innovative STEM programs at the renowned Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department stands out as a cornerstone provider, offering affordable programs like Junior Lifeguards and Ocean Explorers that take full advantage of the city's natural playground.

Meanwhile, specialized venues like Art Studio 4 Kids and the Santa Barbara Education Foundation provide focused creative experiences in smaller group settings. What makes Santa Barbara camps truly special is how they seamlessly integrate the city's natural resources – from mountain trails to ocean waves – into their programming, creating experiences that are both educational and distinctly local.

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Sports iconSports Camps

  • Soccer Camps
  • Basketball Camps
  • Surfing Camps
  • Skateboarding Camps
  • Sailing Camps
  • Water Sports Camps
  • Football Camps
  • Swimming Camps
  • Tennis Camps
  • Volleyball Camps

STEM iconSTEM Camps

  • Space Camps
  • Game Development Camps
  • Chemistry Camps
  • Marine Science Camps
  • Engineering Camps
  • Environmental Science Camps
  • Science Experiments Camps
  • Coding Camps
  • Math Camps
  • Multi-STEM Camps

Arts iconArts Camps

  • Drawing Camps
  • Painting Camps
  • Photography Camps
  • Crafts Camps
  • Multi-Arts Camps
  • Cooking Camps
  • Ceramics Camps
  • Film Making Camps
  • Mixed Media Camps

Nature iconNature Camps

  • Environmental Science Camps
  • Camping Camps
  • Wildlife Camps
  • Gardening Camps
  • Outdoor Skills Camps
  • Farming Camps
  • Multi-Nature Camps

Performing Arts iconPerforming Arts Camps

  • Piano Camps
  • Guitar Camps
  • Drums Camps
  • Band Camps
  • Music Production Camps
  • Theater Camps
  • Singing Camps
  • Orchestra Camps
  • Multi-Performing Arts Camps
  • Musical Theater Camps

Academic iconAcademic Camps

  • Reading Camps
  • Writing Camps
  • Foreign Languages Camps
  • History Camps
  • Multi-Subject Camps
  • Entrepreneurship Camps

Variety iconVariety Camps

  • Multi-Activity Camps

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Santa Barbara, California Summer Camp Stats

How much do summer camps typically cost in Santa Barbara, California?

The average summer camp costs $299. We found that 94 camps cost under $200, 195 camps are between $201-$400, and 46 camps are between $401-$600.

What types of summer camps are most popular in Santa Barbara?

The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Performing Arts. Sports camps make up 33% of all camps in the area.

What age groups do these summer camps serve?

Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 41 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 140 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 166 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 60 sessions.

Are there full-day and half-day camp options?

Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 594 sessions, Full-Day camps have 32 sessions, Half-Day camps have 27 sessions.

Are there camps that accommodate special needs?

Yes! 1 camps (0% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.

When do most summer camps run?

The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 23 days.

Data updated on: 02/20/2025