UCSB Summer Day Camp

UCSB Summer Day Camp serves children ages 5–14. The camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:15 am to 5:15 pm, with drop-off from 8:15-9:00 am and pick-up from 4:15-5:15 pm, across 9 weekly sessions from June 15-August 14, 2026. Registration closes at 7am on the Thursday before each session, and walk-up registration is not accepted.

Programs

• UCSB Summer Day Camp — 5-14 · Monday-Friday, 8:15 am-5:15 pm; drop-off 8:15-9:00 am; pick-up 4:15-5:15 pm; 9 weekly sessions, June 15-August 14, 2026 · $315–$345 per week · Campers must be of age by the start of the week they are registered for. Registration deadline is the Thursday before each session at 7am; walk-up registration is not accepted.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Price range: $315–$345 per week
• General schedule: 9 weekly sessions, June 15-August 14, 2026; sessions run Monday-Friday from 8:15am-5:15pm; drop-off 8:15-9:00 am and pick-up 4:15-5:15 pm

About the provider

All UCSB Summer Day Camp staff and counselors are CPR and First Aid certified. The camp partners with UCSB and community partners for themed weeks and special events, and the Gauchos Group also works with campus partners, Sci Trek, in some sessions. Swim lessons must be purchased separately, and counselors are available to walk children to 4:30pm lessons only; parents must pick up 4:30pm lesson participants at the Rec Cen.

Registration is now open. Sign up by 7am the Thursday before each session. Campers must be of age by the start of the week they are registered for. Camp will not meet on Juneteenth (June 19) or Independence Day (July 4). No pro-rated prices for partial weeks. Registration for the junior counselor program includes a T-Shirt and requires online Bullying Prevention training prior to the first day.

Last updated September 23, 2026.