Globe DrawingGuitar DrawingPencil DrawingMoon DrawingMusic Note DrawingFlower Drawing
Home
/Santa Barbara

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.

Where
When
Who

Page 18 of 18: Found 522 program listings and provider profiles matching your criteria.

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

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Tunnell 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.

11:00 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) - Lompoc Gardens Apartments - Variety camp for Ages: up to 18 (minimum not published) by Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Day Camp

Picnic in the Park (PIP) - Lompoc Gardens Apartments

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 10 - Aug 8, 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

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

Explore the Outdoors

The Salvation Army Santa Barbara Corps

Variety • Multi-Activity
$200

Jun 7 - Jun 20, 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

Family Camp - Variety camp for Ages not published by Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Family Camp

Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara

Variety • Multi-Activity
$400

Aug 8 - Aug 11, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

4:00 PM - 12:00 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Youth Fall Camp - Variety camp for Ages not published by Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Youth Fall Camp

Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara

Variety • Multi-Activity
$175

Oct 18 - Oct 20, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

3:00 PM - 5:30 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Castle Quest - Variety camp for Ages not published by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

Castle Quest

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Top Secret Spy - Variety camp for Ages not published by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

Top Secret Spy

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

MOXI Movers - Variety camp for Ages not published by MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
Day Camp

MOXI Movers

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Jun 23 - Jun 27, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 125 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Swim Lessons (Ages 3+) | Group & Private Lessons - Sports camp for Ages: 3-17 by UCSB Department of Recreation
Day Camp

Swim Lessons (Ages 3+) | Group & Private Lessons

UCSB Department of Recreation

Sports • Swimming
Price not published

Jun 23 - Aug 14, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

Times not publishedAges: 3-17
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 516 Ocean Road, Santa Barbara, CA

2D, 3D Art and Creative Camps - Arts camp for Ages not published by Art Explorers
Day Camp

2D, 3D Art and Creative Camps

Art Explorers

Arts • Multi-Arts
Price not published

Jun 12 - Aug 4, 2023

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5370 Hollister Ave. Ste 2, Santa Barbara, CA

Science, Engineering & Programming Camps - STEM camp for Ages not published by Art Explorers
Day Camp

Science, Engineering & Programming Camps

Art Explorers

STEM • Multi-STEM
Price not published

Jun 12 - Aug 4, 2023

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5370 Hollister Ave. Ste 2, Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival - STEM camp for Ages not published by Community Environmental Council
Day Camp

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Community Environmental Council

STEM • Environmental Science
Price not published

Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

10:00 AM - 8:00 PMAges not published
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Loading provider map…

Pins show provider addresses. Camp locations may vary by session.

Using the Santa Barbara, California Camp Directory

Are the camp listings in Santa Barbara, California current?

This directory includes past sessions, programs with unconfirmed details, and provider profiles. Read each status and any source note. A source review date applies only to the details described in that note; it does not confirm every program or current availability.

How do I confirm prices, ages, dates, and registration?

Use the provider website to check current program details and registration instructions. Missing details are labelled as unpublished. Confirm eligibility, schedule, total fees, and availability directly with the provider before registering.

Do all providers in the Santa Barbara directory hold camp in the city?

The directory can include providers with addresses outside the selected city. A provider address may differ from the camp venue. Read location and source notes, then confirm the exact venue with the provider.