At SCWS, our Parent-Child program is a wonderful way to introduce you and your young child(ren), infant to 3.5 years old, to the rich, developmental approach of Waldorf Education. Song, movement, and play engage the imagination of parents and...
The Summer Camps and Junior Leader Program offers Junior Leaders I 2026 for teens 13-17 years old. It also offers Summer Day Camps, which are supported by Junior Leaders. In the summer, the program offers several summer camp and Junior Guard...
Santa Cruz SPCA Humane Education & Youth Programs offers PAWS Afterschool Program, Junior Animal Care Team, Teen Service Saturdays, Santa Cruz SPCA Volunteer, Camp SPCA Camp, and Classroom Presentations. PAWS includes one hour of animal-themed...
Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center Youth Program includes the Preteen Intensive, Teen Intensive, Summer Film Project, Ballet Bootcamps, and DanceArts Camp. The Preteen Intensive is for ages 10-12 and runs Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, from...
Santa Cruz Kids in Nature offers summer camps for ages 5 to 15 and outdoor after-school programs during the academic year. Its mission statement says children spend their afternoons exploring creeks and forests, making art from the world around...
The Preschool & PreK Program includes daily free play and structured activities. Children receive two meals, breakfast and lunch, and a snack each day, free of charge. Food is prepared on site in the center's own kitchen. Programs Preschool & PreK...
Toadal Fitness-4-Kids offers childcare for kids and teens, with activities that include a kids martial arts program and Saturday Zumba for kids. At the Live Oak childcare, the site says it offers a bounce house, ball pit, and 3 trampolines. Programs...
The Academy of Martial and Internal Arts offers Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Zhang, and Qigong. Base membership is $75 per month for one style, and additional styles are $35 per month. Saturday Skills Class is at no extra charge. Programs Kung Fu —...
Charlie’s Porch Tutoring Center offers kindergarten through eighth grade tutoring with all subject areas, homework help, foundational skills, organization and time management, supplementary skills, and new Spanish tutoring. It also offers individual...
Discovery Preschool & Family Center offers Reggio Emilia inspired preschool programs. The program serves children as young as 1 year old and preschool-aged children. Schedules listed include half days from 8:00-1:00, full days from 8:00-3:30, one...
Children's Preschool offers a preschool curriculum for children ages 18 months to 6 years, with a newly remodeled area for toddlers 18 to 30 months. The curriculum includes math, arts, literature, outdoor learning, problem solving, conflict...
Sprouts Aftercare offers Daily After-School Care, Winter Camp, Spring Camp, and Summer Camp. The program has a School Year 2025-26 schedule and operates from 11am-6pm daily, with slightly different times depending on the site. Daily After-School...
University of California Santa Cruz Recreation (Slug Rec)
University of California Santa Cruz Recreation Youth Programs offers Andrew Molera Hike-in Camping, Backpacking 101, Beginning Surf Class, Big Sur High Peaks Challenge, Day Hike: Campus to Coast, Day Hike: Fall Creek, Day Hike: Forest of Nisene...
Bridges to Kinder Parent and Early Childhood Education Program
Bridges to Kinder Parent and Early Childhood Education Program offers early childhood education that includes fundamental parent education coursework and instruction. The program serves children aged 3 years until entry into kindergarten and meets...
Pacific Arts Complex offers dance classes for ages 0-18. It also has competition teams for all ages and experience levels, with various levels of commitment, and hip hop crews for all ages and experience levels. Programs Dance Classes — 0-18...
Community Music School of Santa Cruz offers Teen Band, Kid Camp, Weed’s Winter Jam Camp, Santa Cruz Harp Festival, and ongoing ensembles for musicians age seven and up. Kid Camp is a two-week day camp where children who already play an instrument...
Youth Self-Defense Workshops offers self-defense workshops in a fun, supportive environment. The program includes a Moms/Kids Workshop for ages 6-12, and kids and teens are mentioned generally. A private workshop can be requested, and the workshops...
Santa Cruz Jiujitsu offers Little Ninjas, Kids Kickboxing, Kids Jiujitsu, Teens Jiujitsu, Adult Jiujitsu, Adult Muay Thai, Adult No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, and Womens Only. The age range for the program is 5 to 19. Programs Womens Only Little Ninjas Kids...