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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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Los Ranchos Adventure Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 7-12 by Channel Islands YMCA
Day Camp

Los Ranchos Adventure Camp

Channel Islands YMCA

Variety • Multi-Activity
$265

Jun 11 - Aug 6, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAges: 7-12
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Ocean View Explorers Camp - Variety camp for Ages: 7-12 by Channel Islands YMCA
Day Camp

Ocean View Explorers Camp

Channel Islands YMCA

Variety • Multi-Activity
$335

Jun 11 - Aug 6, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAges: 7-12
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Boxtales Summer Theatre YOUTH Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 9-13 by Boxtales Theatre Company
Day Camp

Boxtales Summer Theatre YOUTH Camp

Boxtales Theatre Company

Performing Arts • Theater
$850

Jun 17 - Jul 5, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 9-13
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: PO Box 91521, Santa Barbara, CA

Los Angeles Mixed Media Art Workshop - Arts camp for Ages: 6-12 by The Art Process
Day Camp

Los Angeles Mixed Media Art Workshop

The Art Process

Arts • Mixed Media
$185

Mar 6 - Mar 6, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

10:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 6-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Lower Riviera (location given after signup), Santa Barbara, CA

Piano’s Keys to Success - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 4-7 by Kathy's Music + Movement
Day Camp

Piano’s Keys to Success

Kathy's Music + Movement

Performing Arts • Piano
$300

Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 4-7
Santa Barbara, CA

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

Ukulele Strum n Fun - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 5-9 by Kathy's Music + Movement
Day Camp

Ukulele Strum n Fun

Kathy's Music + Movement

Performing Arts • Guitar
$300

Jun 8 - Jun 14, 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

Young Writers Camp - 8th/9th Grade - Academic camp for Ages: 14-15 by Young Writers Club
Day Camp

Young Writers Camp - 8th/9th Grade

Young Writers Club

Academic • Writing
$250

Jun 24 - Jun 28, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PMAges: 14-15
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Near San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara, CA

Young Writers Camp - 6th/7th Grade - Academic camp for Ages: 11-12 by Young Writers Club
Day Camp

Young Writers Camp - 6th/7th Grade

Young Writers Club

Academic • Writing
$250

Jul 8 - Jul 12, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PMAges: 11-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Near San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara, CA

Music Composition Workshop - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 12-18 by Southern California Piano Academy
Day Camp

Music Composition Workshop

Southern California Piano Academy

Performing Arts • Music Production
$240

Nov 16 - Nov 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AMAges: 12-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: Santa Barbara Studio, Santa Barbara, CA

Mini Camps - Preschool & Kindergarten - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 3-5 by Momentum Dance Company
Day Camp

Mini Camps - Preschool & Kindergarten

Momentum Dance Company

Performing Arts • Dance
$295

Jun 9 - Jun 13, 2025

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAges: 3-5
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 316 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Summer Camp 2024 - Variety camp for Ages: 5-10 by Cliff Drive Care Center
Day Camp

Summer Camp 2024

Cliff Drive Care Center

Variety • Multi-Activity
$329

Jun 1 - Aug 31, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

7:30 AM - 5:30 PMAges: 5-10
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

JAMS Summer Rock Camp 2024 - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 8-18 by JAMS Music
Day Camp

JAMS Summer Rock Camp 2024

JAMS Music

Performing Arts • Music Production
$495

Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PMAges: 8-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 631 1/2 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, Santa Barbara, CA

POKEMON WEEK - Variety camp for Ages: 5-11 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

POKEMON WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Variety • Multi-Activity
$375

Jun 17 - Jun 21, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-11
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

DISNEY WEEK - Variety camp for Ages: 6-12 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

DISNEY WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Variety • Multi-Activity
$375

Jun 24 - Jun 28, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 6-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

SCIENCE WEEK - STEM camp for Ages: 5-14 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

SCIENCE WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

STEM • Science Experiments
$375

Jul 8 - Jul 12, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

MARINE/OCEAN WEEK - Nature camp for Ages: 5-14 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

MARINE/OCEAN WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Nature • Multi-Nature
$375

Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

SUPER HEROES WEEK - Variety camp for Ages: 6-12 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

SUPER HEROES WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Variety • Multi-Activity
$375

Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 6-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

SPACE & AVIATION WEEK - STEM camp for Ages: 5-14 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

SPACE & AVIATION WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

STEM • Space
$375

Jul 29 - Aug 2, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

DINOSAURS & ARCHEOLOGY WEEK - Nature camp for Ages: 5-14 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

DINOSAURS & ARCHEOLOGY WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Nature • Multi-Nature
$375

Aug 5 - Aug 9, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

SPORTS WEEK - Sports camp for Ages: 5-14 by Santa Barbara Creative Education
Day Camp

SPORTS WEEK

Santa Barbara Creative Education

Sports • Multi-Sports
$375

Aug 12 - Aug 16, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMAges: 5-14
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: 2528 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Wizard of Oz Mini Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 3-6 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Wizard of Oz Mini Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 3-6
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Disney Mini Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 3-6 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Disney Mini Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 3-6
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Under the Sea Mini Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 3-6 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Under the Sea Mini Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Jul 28 - Aug 1, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 3-6
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Peter Pan Mini Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 3-6 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Peter Pan Mini Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PMAges: 3-6
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

2-Week Junior Intensive - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 10-18 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

2-Week Junior Intensive

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$900

Jul 21 - Aug 2, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 10-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Wizard of Oz Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 7-12 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Wizard of Oz Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$450

Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 7-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

1-Week Peter Pan Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 7-12 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

1-Week Peter Pan Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$450

Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

9:00 AM - 3:30 PMAges: 7-12
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

Contemporary & Choreography Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 12-18 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

Contemporary & Choreography Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PMAges: 12-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

Ballet Boot Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 12-18 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

Ballet Boot Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

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

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

State Street Ballet Young Dancers Audition Camp - Performing Arts camp for Ages: 11-18 by State Street Ballet Academy
Day Camp

State Street Ballet Young Dancers Audition Camp

State Street Ballet Academy

Performing Arts • Dance
$285

Aug 18 - Aug 22, 2024

Past session

Past dates; prices and details may have changed.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PMAges: 11-18
Santa Barbara, CA

Provider address: State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA

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