Lobster Jo's

Lobster Jo's offers Beach Camp, Art Camp, Skate Camp, and Adventure Camp for children. Beach Camp includes ocean activities, beach-themed arts and crafts, group games, sandcastle contests, surfing, and beach party karaoke. Art Camp includes painting, sculpting, plant pressing, and beading. Skate Camp teaches proper skateboarding technique, new skills, and time at Santa Barbara's Skater's Point. Adventure Camp is listed as Monday-Friday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. and is priced at $300 per week.

Programs

• Beach Camp — children · Children enjoy ocean activities, beach-themed arts and crafts, group games, sandcastle contests, surfing, and beach party karaoke.
• Art Camp — children · Mornings are dedicated to daily art lessons with painting, sculpting, plant pressing, and beading; afternoons go to Beach Camp.
• Skate Camp — children · Children learn proper skateboarding technique, practice new skills, and explore Santa Barbara's Skater's Point; all skill levels are welcome.
• Half Day — campers · 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. · Escorts campers from Ceramics, Skate, or Beach Volleyball Camp to Lobster Jo's Beach Camp for three hours of fun.
• Junior Counselors — high school graduation requirements · Participants experience the life of a camp counselor while earning Community Service Hours.
• Adventure Camp — children · Monday-Friday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. · $300 per week · Shown on the program page for Goleta; locations listed include Stow Park and Goleta Beach, and numerous Goleta parks.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $300 per week
• General schedule: Monday-Friday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.; Half Day from 12 P.M. - 3 P.M.

About the provider

Lobster Jo's states a mission of "Curiosity, Stewardship, Community." It says every child deserves the chance to explore, play, and thrive in the great outdoors alongside friends, and that it fosters community among youth through summer camps and after-school programs. The program also offers numerous activities around Santa Barbara County, including summer camps in Goleta's newest parks, at the waterfront, in the FunkZone, and at Stern's wharf.

What families say

“Lobster Jo’s was wonderful. My 11 year old learned new skills, made friends and was never bored. Came home each day had a snack and a nap, which never happens. She loved it!!” — Santa Barbara Resident

“Please continue this program the rest of the summer and bring it back next summer. The camp is incredibly well run, the counselors are excellent and my daughter has loved her time there.” — Goleta Local

Last updated September 14, 2026.