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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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Jungle Adventure - Arts camp for Ages: 6-12 by Art Studio 4 Kids
Day Camp

Jungle Adventure

Art Studio 4 Kids

Arts • Painting
$425

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 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

Summer Intensive - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 12-18 by Goleta School of Ballet
Day Camp

Summer Intensive

Goleta School of Ballet

Performing Arts • Ballet
$1875

Jul 7 - Aug 8, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 12-18
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 303 Magnolia Ave, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

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

Little Scientist

Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara

STEM • Science Experiments
$299

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 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

Cali-flora Adventures - STEM camp for Ages: 6-8 by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Day Camp

Cali-flora Adventures

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

STEM • Environmental Science
$360

Jul 7 - Jul 7, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Backcountry Pathfinder - STEM camp for Ages: 8-10 by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Day Camp

Backcountry Pathfinder

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

STEM • Environmental Science
$360

Jul 7 - Jul 7, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 8-10
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Session #3 - Variety camp for Ages: 6-17 by Camp Natoma
Day Camp

Session #3

Camp Natoma

Variety • Multi-Activity
$985

Jul 7 - Jul 12, 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 4 - Sports camp for Ages: 4-16 by SB Skateboard Academy
Day Camp

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 4

SB Skateboard Academy

Sports • Skateboarding
$398

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 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 2 - Sports camp for Ages: 6-10 by Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Day Camp

Session 2

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Sports • Horseback Riding
$750

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 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 4 - Sports camp for Ages: 9-18 by 805 Beach
Day Camp

Week 4

805 Beach

Sports • Volleyball
$190

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 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

Summer Day Camp Week 2 - Sports camp for Ages: 5-12 by Santa Barbara Soccer Club
Day Camp

Summer Day Camp Week 2

Santa Barbara Soccer Club

Sports • Soccer
$220

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PMAges: 5-12
Goleta, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 7050 Phelps Rd, Goleta, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Jr. Vet Camp - Nature camp for Ages: 8-12 by Santa Barbara Zoo
Day Camp

Jr. Vet Camp

Santa Barbara Zoo

Nature • Wildlife
$460

Jul 7 - Jul 7, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 8-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

Camp Kono @ Crane - Session 1 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-10 by Crane Country Day School
Day Camp

Camp Kono @ Crane - Session 1

Crane Country Day School

Variety • Multi-Activity
$450

Jul 7 - Jul 11, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 5-10
Montecito, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1795 San Leandro Lane, Montecito, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Musical Theatre & Singing - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 5-9 by Kathy's Music + Movement
Day Camp

Musical Theatre & Singing

Kathy's Music + Movement

Performing Arts • Musical Theater
$500

Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: La Cumbre Mall, 212 S. Hope Ave, Unit F118, Santa Barbara, CA

Day Camp Session 2W3 - Variety camp for Ages: 9-17 by Camp New Heights
Day Camp

Day Camp Session 2W3

Camp New Heights

Variety • Multi-Activity
$1400

Jul 6 - Jul 13, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PMAges: 9-17
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Day Camp Session 4W3 - Variety camp for Ages: 9-17 by Camp New Heights
Day Camp

Day Camp Session 4W3

Camp New Heights

Variety • Multi-Activity
$2500

Jul 6 - Aug 2, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PMAges: 9-17
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Session 2 - STEM camp for Ages: 9-11 by EPIC - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Day Camp

Session 2

EPIC - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

STEM • Engineering
$2100

Jul 6 - Jul 11, 2025

Past session

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12:00 AM - 12:00 AMAges: 9-11
San Luis Obispo, CAOutside Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1 Grand Ave. Bldg. 192-301, San Luis Obispo, CA (outside Santa Barbara, CA)

Have Fun Sewing: Summer Sewing Adventure! Ages 8-12 - Academic camp for Ages: 8-12 by Grant House Sewing Center
Day Camp

Have Fun Sewing: Summer Sewing Adventure! Ages 8-12

Grant House Sewing Center

Academic • Multi-Subject
$250

Jul 1 - Jul 5, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 8-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 336-B E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Futsal Camp - Sports camp for Ages: 3-13 by Joga Futsal SB
Day Camp

Futsal Camp

Joga Futsal SB

Sports • Soccer
$220

Jul 1 - Jul 5, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 3-13
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Page Youth Center Gym, Santa Barbara, CA

Football (Ages 8-12) - Sports camp for Ages: 8-12 by Channel Islands YMCA
Half-Day
Day Camp

Football (Ages 8-12)

Channel Islands YMCA

Sports • Football
$210

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 8-12
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Fireworks of Friendship - Variety camp for Ages: 5-12 by Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Full-Day
Day Camp

Fireworks of Friendship

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

Variety • Multi-Activity
$280

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 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)

Summer Camp Week 3 - Variety camp for Ages: 4-12 by The Riviera Ridge School
Half-Day
Day Camp

Summer Camp Week 3

The Riviera Ridge School

Variety • Multi-Activity
$280

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:30 PMAges: 4-12
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Wrap Around the World - Arts camp for Ages: 4-12 by Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
Day Camp

Wrap Around the World

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Arts • Cooking
$495

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 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

Counselor in Training (CIT) - Variety camp for Ages: 15+ by Elings Park
Day Camp

Counselor in Training (CIT)

Elings Park

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Dates not published

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

Times not publishedAges: 15+
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Matilda and Friends - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 4-16 by InterAct Theatre School
Day Camp

Matilda and Friends

InterAct Theatre School

Performing Arts • Theater
$350

Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAges: 4-16
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 227 E Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA

Youth Programs - Sports camp for Ages: 5+ by Santa Barbara Rock Gym
Day Camp

Youth Programs

Santa Barbara Rock Gym

Sports • Rock Climbing
Price not published

Dates not published

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

Times not publishedAges: 5+
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Santa Barbara, CA

Secret Agent - STEM camp for Ages: 6-8 by Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Secret Agent

Terrific Scientific Santa Barbara

STEM • Science Experiments
$299

Jun 30 - Jul 4, 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

Camp Haverim - Variety camp for Ages: 6+ by Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara
Day Camp

Camp Haverim

Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara

Variety • Multi-Activity
Price not published

Dates not published

Current dates unconfirmed

Dates are unpublished or incomplete; contact the operator.

Times not publishedAges: 6+
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Musical Theater Summer Camp (Week 2) - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 4-8 by Yellow Bird Music
Day Camp

Musical Theater Summer Camp (Week 2)

Yellow Bird Music

Performing Arts • Musical Theater
$380

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PMAges: 4-8
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2600 De La Vina Street Suite F, Santa Barbara, CA

Session #2 - Variety camp for Ages: 6-17 by Camp Natoma
Day Camp

Session #2

Camp Natoma

Variety • Multi-Activity
$985

Jun 30 - Jul 5, 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 3 - Sports camp for Ages: 4-16 by SB Skateboard Academy
Day Camp

Summer Skateboard Camp Week 3

SB Skateboard Academy

Sports • Skateboarding
$318

Jun 30 - Jul 3, 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)

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