Top summer camp options in Santa Barbara, CA
Compare top-rated summer camp activities in Santa Barbara, CA. Discover engaging programs designed for young learners.
- Goleta School of Ballet303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta, CA 93117Performing ArtsClasses in ballet, stretch, musical theater, dance history, sewing, and performance. Summer Intensive focuses on classical ballet technique.
- Girls Inc.4973 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111SportsFitnessRecreational and developmental gymnastics classes for girls and boys, focusing on confidence and strength.
- Apples to Zucchini Cooking School2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105CookingHands-on cooking classes for children, teens, and adults, focusing on seasonal and local ingredients, cooking together, eating together, and cleaning up together.
- Santa Barbara Botanic GardenMission Canyon, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105NatureOutdoorsExplore nature wonders, native plant habitats, and outdoor discovery. Camps include nature connection, conservation, and creative activities.
- Santa Barbara Museum of ArtRidley-Tree Education Center, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Visual ArtsArts and CraftsCampers explore improvisation and the art-making process through various materials. Ages 5-12, held at SBMA's Ridley-Tree Education Center.
- Nike Vogelsinger SoccerWestmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108SportsSoccer camp at Westmont College for players aged 9-18, offering technical skills development, tactical training, and position-specific training. Includes extended day and overnight options.
- Santa Barbara Dance Arts5370 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111Performing ArtsSummer dance camps for toddlers, youth, tweens, and teens offering training in jazz, ballet, hip hop. Mini Camps for ages 3-5 and STEP Accelerated Program for intermediate and advanced dancers.
- Fun and inspirational dance camps for ages 5-teens, including jazz, hip hop, ballet, and more. Mini Camps for ages 3-5 and STEP Accelerated Program for intermediate/advanced dancers.
- Snow Valley Basketball SchoolsWestmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108SportsIntensive basketball camp for serious players, focusing on skills development, basketball IQ, and competitive games.
- Summer camp with various activities including science experiments, nature studies, and arts for children entering 1st grade and up.
- Rancho Palomino208 Palm Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Cultural StudiesOutdoorsEngage in horses, archery, cultural and fine arts, and Indigenous Santa Barbara traditions. Age-appropriate activities designed to inspire children.
- A home-based camping experience where Scouts build an awesome campsite with their family, participating in various Scouting activities and a photo contest.
- University of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106STEMOutdoorsCamps including surf and kayak camp, junior lifeguards, and various sports camps offered by the athletics department.
- UC Santa Barbara BaseballCaesar Uyesaka Baseball Stadium, UCSB Campus, Santa Barbara, CA 93106SportsBaseball camp for high school and junior college athletes, focusing on instructional and developmental skills.
- Terrific ScientificBishop Diego School, 4000 La Colina Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105STEMHands-on STEAM camps for ages 5-15, focusing on science, technology, robotics, engineering, art, and math with various projects and activities.
- Vaquero Baseball CampsPershing Park Baseball Facility, 131 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101SportsInstructional baseball camp focusing on fundamental skills, structured and fun environment for ages 5-13.
- Art ExplorersBishop Diego School, 4000 La Colina Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105Visual ArtsArts and CraftsOne-week themed camps in visual arts, digital arts, sewing, movie making, drawing, painting, and crafting.
- Peabody Charter SchoolPeabody Charter School, 3018 Calle Noguera, Santa Barbara, CA 93105STEMHands-on classes in robotics, engineering, outdoor games, art, and chemistry.
- Kids ages 5 to 12 explore and enjoy the Park in week-long summer camps: Outdoor Adventure Camp, Tennis, BMX, and Theater.