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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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El Jardín Summer Camp 'Around the World' - Academic camp for Ages: 4-12 by Carp Children's Farm
Day Camp

El Jardín Summer Camp 'Around the World'

Carp Children's Farm

Academic • Foreign Languages
Price not published

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 4-12
Carpinteria, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5885 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Tides Ocean Adventure Summer Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 6-14 by Carp Children's Farm
Day Camp

Tides Ocean Adventure Summer Camp

Carp Children's Farm

STEM • Marine Science
Price not published

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 6-14
Carpinteria, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5885 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura - Academic camp for Ages: 9-12 by Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

Academic • Multi-Subject
Price not published

Jun 1 - Jul 5, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 9-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA

CASA Camp - Academic camp for Ages: 5-12 by Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Day Camp

CASA Camp

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

Academic • History
Price not published

Jun 1 - Jun 14, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Youth Summer Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 12-18 by Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Youth Summer Camp

Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jul 19 - Jul 24, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:00 AM - 9:00 PMAges: 12-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 21, Santa Barbara, CA

Calvary Kids Science Camp - STEM camp for Ages: 6-10 by Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Calvary Kids Science Camp

Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara

STEM • Science Experiments
Price not published

Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 6-10
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1 N Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 21, Santa Barbara, CA

Summer Reading Program - Academic camp for Ages: 3-18 by Santa Barbara Public Library
Day Camp

Summer Reading Program

Santa Barbara Public Library

Academic • Reading
Price not published

Jun 8 - Aug 31, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PMAges: 3-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Explore Your Talents and Gifts - Variety camp for Ages not published by The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps
Day Camp

Explore Your Talents and Gifts

The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps

Variety • Multi-Activity
$200

Jul 19 - Jul 30, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4849 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Explore Our World - Variety camp for Ages not published by The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps
Day Camp

Explore Our World

The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps

Variety • Multi-Activity
$200

Jul 5 - Jul 18, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4849 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Swashbuckling Science - STEM camp for Ages: up to 3 (minimum not published) by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

Swashbuckling Science

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

STEM • Science Experiments
Price not published

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: up to 3 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Explore Our Community - Variety camp for Ages not published by The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps
Day Camp

Explore Our Community

The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps

Variety • Multi-Activity
$200

Jun 21 - Jul 4, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4849 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Level 4/5 Ballet - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 10+ by Santa Barbara Festival Ballet
Day Camp

Level 4/5 Ballet

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet

Performing Arts • Dance
Price not published

Aug 26 - Jun 20, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

4:50 PM - 6:10 PMAges: 10+
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 127 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA

Cupid’s Workshop - STEM camp for Ages: up to 4 (minimum not published) by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

Cupid’s Workshop

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

STEM • Engineering
Price not published

Feb 14 - Feb 14, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: up to 4 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Kinetic Cardboard Workshop - STEM camp for Ages: up to 4 (minimum not published) by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

Kinetic Cardboard Workshop

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

STEM • Engineering
Price not published

Mar 3 - Mar 3, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: up to 4 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

MOXI Story Makers - Academic camp for Ages: up to 4 (minimum not published) by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

MOXI Story Makers

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Academic • Multi-Subject
Price not published

Mar 24 - Mar 28, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: up to 4 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

1st Grade and Up Summer Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 6+ by Rainbow School
Day Camp

1st Grade and Up Summer Camp

Rainbow School

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:30 AM - 5:30 PMAges: 6+
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5689 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Beach Camp - Sports camp for Ages not published by Lobster Jo's Camps
Day Camp

Beach Camp

Lobster Jo's Camps

Sports • Water Sports
$300

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAges not published
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Art Camp - Arts camp for Ages not published by Lobster Jo's Camps
Day Camp

Art Camp

Lobster Jo's Camps

Arts • Painting
$300

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAges not published
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Skate Camp - Sports camp for Ages not published by Lobster Jo's Camps
Day Camp

Skate Camp

Lobster Jo's Camps

Sports • Skateboarding
$220

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAges not published
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Half-Day Camp - Variety camp for Ages not published by Lobster Jo's Camps
Day Camp

Half-Day Camp

Lobster Jo's Camps

Variety • Multi-Activity
$140

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PMAges not published
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5986 Sandspit Rd, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP)

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 17 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Santa Barbara Public Library - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Santa Barbara Public Library

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 17 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Estero Park - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Estero Park

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 17 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Parque De Los Ninos - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Parque De Los Ninos

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 17 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Riverview Townhomes Apartments - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Riverview Townhomes Apartments

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 17 - Aug 1, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Creekside Apartments - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Creekside Apartments

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 2, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Central Plaza Apartments - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Central Plaza Apartments

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 1, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Rancho Hermosa - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Rancho Hermosa

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 1, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Grogan Park - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Grogan Park

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 2, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Minami Park - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Minami Park

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 2, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAges: up to 18 (minimum not published)
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4554 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA

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