Camps and Classes for Kids in Santa Cruz, CA

The Early Education Center – Preschool & PreK Program (Downtown Children’s Center) offers a play-based and academic Preschool and PreK program that includes emergent curriculum, literacy activities, math activities, and learning circle time....

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...

Pacific Arts Complex offers dance classes for kids in a studio setting. The program runs summer classes and various themed camps during the summer. It is described as a dance studio built on artistry and community. • Schedule: Four-week summer...

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...

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...

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. •...

Sprouts Aftercare is a licensed after school program. The program offers daily after-school care for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. It describes its environment as creative, energized, and fun, with a focus on providing a fun, safe, and...

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...

Toadal Fitness-4-Kids offers activities such as hot yoga, Zumba for kids, and a kids martial arts program. The program also includes access to a bounce house, ball pit, and three trampolines as part of its offerings for children and teens. • Ages: 3...

Youth Self-Defense Workshops introduces teens to specific self-defense strategies and skills through focused workshops. The program is part of a broader set of offerings at MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness that includes self-defense workshops,...

Slug Rec Youth Sports Camps and Clinics offers a range of activities, including Girls Basketball All Skills Camp, Men's Volleyball Elite ID Camps in single-day and two-day formats, Sammy Slug Summer Camp, Women's Basketball Elite Camp, and a Women's...

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...

All About Theatre Performing Arts Academy features youth and family programming that includes productions of Disney’s Moana Jr., Fiddler on the Roof Jr., Dear Evan Hansen, Les Misérables, and Disney’s Lion King Jr. The program also offers themed...

Inspired by Waldorf education, this 5-day summer camp will immerse children aged 5-10 in nature, creativity, and community. Every Friday is an exciting “Beach Day” spent at Natural Bridges SP. A Typical Day at Redwood Summer Camp:Morning...

In this program designed for budding scientists and ocean science lovers, participants experience why marine science matters. Youth ages 7 to 14 investigate the animals with which we share Monterey Bay and experience the thrill of scientific...