Camps and Classes for Kids in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Jiujitsu offers Kids Kickboxing, Little Ninjas, Kids Jiujitsu, Teens Jiujitsu, and private lessons. Classes are held at the Santa Cruz Jiujitsu Gym and include options for both group training and one-on-one instruction. • Ages: 4–17 years...

Fern Grove Cooperative Learning offers project-based and emergent (child-centered) learning that includes integrated academics with a play-based focus. Children take part in language and literacy skills development, early knowledge in mathematics...

Happy Days Children's Learning Center offers age-appropriate projects, free play, and a rotating comprehensive monthly curriculum. The program includes hands-on environments for babies to explore and activities that are interactive and fun for...

Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School is a parent participation preschool and non-profit parent cooperative. The program includes the only parent participation toddler program in Santa Cruz County and maintains a high adult-to-child ratio. •...

Summer Camp at the SUP Shack includes paddle boarding, kayaking, learning to SUP, and paddling around the calm harbor waters. Campers take part in daily changing activities such as building and flying kites, creating tie-dye shirts, constructing...

Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Club offers beach volleyball through several structured programs, including the Young Ones Program (YP), FUNdamentals Training, Training Groups, the Summer Flex program, and events and tournaments. The Young Ones Program...

Club Ed Surf School and Camps offers surf lessons, surf camps, international surf camps, stand up paddleboarding lessons, and surf equipment rentals. Surf lessons include Private Group Surf Lessons, Semi-Private Surf Lessons, Open Group Surf...

Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Schools engages school groups in outdoor education programs that include hands-on learning led by experienced naturalists. The program uses a whole child approach that focuses on social emotional learning,...

Santa Cruz County Resident Outdoor Science School is a school without walls or desks where classes are conducted in the forest, at the edge of the creek, in the chaparral, and in the meadow. It is available to fifth and/or sixth-grade students who...

Palomar Ballroom offers instruction in Salsa, Swing, Ballroom, Latin, and Nightclub dances, including both American and International styles. The program includes both American Ballroom and Latin dances as well as International Ballroom and Latin...

Stockton Folk Dance Camp brings together world dance and music enthusiasts to learn and celebrate traditional dances and music from around the globe. Participants learn new dances, enjoy dancing together, hear great music, create music together, and...

SC Premier is a non-profit AAU basketball program that focuses on competitive basketball. The program also runs the Battle at the Beach tournament, which features tournament gear such as t-shirts and hoodies with exclusive designs. • Schedule:...

Dance Wilder offers classes including Caretaker & Me Toddler Dance, Creative Dance for Preschoolers, Creative Dance for 5–8 Years, Modern Expressive Dance for 9–13 Years, Modern Expressive Dance for 12 Years and Up, and Creative Movement for...

Santa Cruz County Robotics Club offers a free, countywide robotics club that includes live demonstrations of underwater robots. At an open house, attendees can meet with the club facilitators and experience these live demonstrations of underwater...

Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Open Championship features beach soccer and Micro Soccer games in a tournament format. All games are part of the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Open Championship by Pro-Am Beach Soccer, which includes both standard beach soccer and...

The Junior Tennis Program includes tennis, swimming, and arts & crafts as part of its activities. During sports camps, juniors in the program take part in tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, and other fun activities. La Madrona's tennis professionals...

Santa Cruz Art League Classes offer instruction in pastels, watercolors, oil painting, acrylic painting, drawing, and sketching. The program also includes a monthly artistic discussion group where participants receive constructive feedback on their...

Mon Ami Art Studios offers kid classes, adult workshops, open studio time, and diverse art classes. The studio is locally owned and operated and is led by Teacher Gabriella. Classes use high-quality materials and include expert guidance in a...