Camps and Classes for Kids in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Public Library
40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Arts and Crafts
Children engage in exciting summer programs featuring reading challenges, arts and crafts, and innovative STEAM activities. These experiences foster creativity and learning in a vibrant, fun environment, encouraging young minds to explore and grow.
Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
Carrillo Street Gym, 102 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Sports
Campers develop essential basketball skills and foster teamwork through engaging games and activities, enhancing their athletic abilities while building lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Ecology
Nature Adventures Camps engage children in hands-on exploration of nature and science. Through themes like bird diversity and deep sea discoveries, campers aged 4-12 actively learn and connect with the environment, fostering curiosity and a love for...
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Exploration
Nature Adventures™ engages campers in hands-on exploration of science, art, and literature through exciting themes like bugs, fossils, sharks, and wizarding. Participants dive into fun learning activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way STE 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Ecology
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum offers engaging summer activities that immerse children in maritime history and ocean science. Participants enjoy hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of ocean and maritime culture.
Riviera Ridge School
Riviera Ridge School, 2130 Mission Ridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Sports
Summer on the Ridge engages children with outdoor sports, water games, hands-on science, arts and crafts, swimming, and theater. Led by professional teachers and coaches, the camp fosters creativity, teamwork, and social interaction in a supportive...
Ocean Explorers Camp
Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Water Play
Younger explorers engage in five days of ocean adventures, mastering kayaking, surfing, and snorkeling while connecting with marine life. Campers build confidence in the water through fun activities and art projects, all under the guidance of...
Ocean Explorers Camp immerses participants in ocean exploration through kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing. Engaging activities foster a deep connection with marine ecosystems while promoting environmental conservation and active outdoor fun.
Experience an immersive liveaboard adventure for campers aged 11-17, exploring marine biology and ecology. Engage in kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking while discovering the natural history of the Channel Islands over five unforgettable days and...
Nature Rangers
Nature Rangers Outdoor School, 2981 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Outdoors
Nature Rangers Summer Camp immerses children in outdoor adventures, fostering creativity and friendship through nature exploration and engaging activities. Participants thrive in a beautiful environment, building lasting connections and a love for...
Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs
223 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Outdoors
Nature Rangers immerses children in themed summer camps that foster outdoor adventure and nature exploration. Engaging activities like wilderness walks, arts and crafts, and science experiments inspire curiosity and leadership in a fun, educational...
Nature Rangers immerses children in themed summer camps that inspire outdoor adventure and nature exploration. Participants engage in hands-on activities, fostering a love for the environment while developing essential leadership skills.
Goleta Valley Community Center
4973 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
STEM
This camp empowers girls through hands-on enrichment activities that promote nutrition, movement, team building, leadership, STEM, and art, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and collaboration.
Fun in the Sun engages students in hands-on, project-based learning to prevent summer learning loss. With activities like STEAM education, mentorship, and family fun nights, it fosters personal growth, community involvement, and essential life...
Campers explore the Arroyo Burro Watershed through intertidal adventures, engaging in environmental games and hands-on experiments. This immersive experience fosters a deep connection to nature while enhancing ecological understanding and teamwork...
Camp Whittier immerses children in outdoor education through hands-on activities like filmmaking, archery, and guided hikes. This unique environment fosters creativity and physical engagement, nurturing a lifelong love for nature and learning.
Camp Haverim fosters social-emotional growth and community through engaging activities like arts and crafts, music, and sports. Children thrive in a supportive environment, forming lifelong friendships while embracing Jewish traditions and values.
Boxtales Theatre Company
Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Performing Arts
Boxtales Summer Camp immerses children in multicultural performance traditions through trust exercises, improvisation, and storytelling. Participants collaborate to create an original play, fostering personal growth, self-esteem, and creative...