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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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Girl-Chella - Arts camp for Ages: 5-12 by Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Full-Day
Day Camp

Girl-Chella

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

Arts • Multi-Arts
$280

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: 4973 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Jumpin' Into JK - Variety camp for Ages: 4-5 by The Riviera Ridge School
Half-Day
Day Camp

Jumpin' Into JK

The Riviera Ridge School

Variety • Multi-Activity
$250

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 4-5
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Kick Start To Middle School - Variety camp for Ages: 11-14 by The Riviera Ridge School
Half-Day
Day Camp

Kick Start To Middle School

The Riviera Ridge School

Variety • Multi-Activity
$250

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 11-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Dungeons and Dragons Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 11-14 by The Riviera Ridge School
Half-Day
Day Camp

Dungeons and Dragons Camp

The Riviera Ridge School

Variety • Multi-Activity
$195

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PMAges: 11-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Plant Power - Arts camp for Ages: 4-12 by Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
Day Camp

Plant Power

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Arts • Cooking
$495

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 4-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Out at Sea - Arts camp for Ages: 6-12 by Art Studio 4 Kids
Day Camp

Out at Sea

Art Studio 4 Kids

Arts • Painting
$425

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:30 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 6-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 815 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

Young Scientist - STEM camp for Ages: 6-8 by Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Young Scientist

Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara

STEM • Science Experiments
$299

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 6-8
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5330 Debbie Rd, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 8 - Sports camp for Ages: 4-16 by SB Skateboard Academy
Day Camp

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 8

SB Skateboard Academy

Sports • Skateboarding
$398

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 4-16
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 301 La Casa Grande Cir, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Session 4 - Sports camp for Ages: 6-10 by Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Day Camp

Session 4

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Sports • Horseback Riding
$750

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PMAges: 6-10
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Santa Barbara, CA

Week 8 - Sports camp for Ages: 9-18 by 805 Beach
Day Camp

Week 8

805 Beach

Sports • Volleyball
$190

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

Sea Otter Excursion Camp - Sports camp for Ages: 9-13 by The Sea League
Day Camp

Sea Otter Excursion Camp

The Sea League

Sports • Surfing
$645

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 9-13
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA

Nature Rangers Adapted Explorers - Nature camp for Ages: 4-14 by Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs
day_camp
extended_day

Nature Rangers Adapted Explorers

Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs

Nature • Multi-Nature
$390

Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 4-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5142 Hollister Ave #456, Santa Barbara, CA

Special needs accommodated
Cheer & Dance (Ages 5-9) - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 5-9 by Channel Islands YMCA
Half-Day
Day Camp

Cheer & Dance (Ages 5-9)

Channel Islands YMCA

Performing Arts • Dance
$210

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 5-9
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln., Montecito; S.B. Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy., Santa Barbara, CA

Bright Minds, Bold Futures - STEM camp for Ages: 5-12 by Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Full-Day
Day Camp

Bright Minds, Bold Futures

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

STEM • Multi-STEM
$280

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: 4973 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Baywood Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 4-12 by Channel Islands YMCA
Day Camp

Baywood Camp

Channel Islands YMCA

Variety • Multi-Activity
$265

Jul 28 - Aug 6, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAges: 4-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln., Montecito; S.B. Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy., Santa Barbara, CA

Baking Week 2 - Arts camp for Ages: 4-12 by Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
Day Camp

Baking Week 2

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Arts • Cooking
$495

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 4-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Cooking Mini-Chef - Arts camp for Ages: 6-8 by Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Cooking Mini-Chef

Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara

Arts • Cooking
$299

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 6-8
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5330 Debbie Rd, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA

Session #6 - Variety camp for Ages: 6-17 by Camp Natoma
Day Camp

Session #6

Camp Natoma

Variety • Multi-Activity
$985

Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: 6-17
San Luis Obispo, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: PO Box 3012, San Luis Obispo, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 7 - Sports camp for Ages: 4-16 by SB Skateboard Academy
Day Camp

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 7

SB Skateboard Academy

Sports • Skateboarding
$398

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 4-16
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 301 La Casa Grande Cir, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Week 7 - Sports camp for Ages: 9-18 by 805 Beach
Day Camp

Week 7

805 Beach

Sports • Volleyball
$190

Jul 28 - Jul 31, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

Orca Excursion Camp - Sports camp for Ages: 9-13 by The Sea League
Day Camp

Orca Excursion Camp

The Sea League

Sports • Surfing
$645

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 9-13
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA

Ventura Session 2 - Sports camp for Ages: 6-14 by Next Level Sports Camp
Day Camp

Ventura Session 2

Next Level Sports Camp

Sports • Multi-Sports
$439

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: 4540 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA

Ventura Half Day Session 2 - Sports camp for Ages: 6-14 by Next Level Sports Camp
Day Camp

Ventura Half Day Session 2

Next Level Sports Camp

Sports • Multi-Sports
$249

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 6-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 4540 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA

Amazing Arts and Crafts (Ages 6-8) - Arts camp for Ages: 6-8 by Channel Islands YMCA
Full-Day
Day Camp

Amazing Arts and Crafts (Ages 6-8)

Channel Islands YMCA

Arts • Crafts
$210

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 6-8
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln., Montecito; S.B. Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy., Santa Barbara, CA

Farm to Table - Nature camp for Ages: 5-12 by Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Full-Day
Day Camp

Farm to Table

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

Nature • Gardening
$280

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: 4973 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Baking Week 1 - Arts camp for Ages: 4-12 by Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
Day Camp

Baking Week 1

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Arts • Cooking
$495

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 4-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Fiesta! - Arts camp for Ages: 6-12 by Art Studio 4 Kids
Day Camp

Fiesta!

Art Studio 4 Kids

Arts • Painting
$425

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:30 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 6-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 815 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

Little Toy Maker - STEM camp for Ages: 5-8 by Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Little Toy Maker

Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara

STEM • Engineering
$299

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 5-8
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 5330 Debbie Rd, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Surf Camp - Sports camp for Ages: 6-13 by Santa Barbara Surf School
Day Camp

Santa Barbara Surf Camp

Santa Barbara Surf School

Sports • Surfing
$375

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

10:00 AM - 1:30 PMAges: 6-13
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Campus Point, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Session #5 - Variety camp for Ages: 6-17 by Camp Natoma
Day Camp

Session #5

Camp Natoma

Variety • Multi-Activity
$985

Jul 21 - Jul 26, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

12:00 AM - 11:59 PMAges: 6-17
San Luis Obispo, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: PO Box 3012, San Luis Obispo, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

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