Santa Barbara Summer Camp Guide

Summer Camps in Santa Barbara

Ridgewood Farm Summer Horse Camp
Rancho Asoleado * 284-3622 * [email protected]

Instructors show fundamentals for hunter/jumper riding and horsemanship. Arts and crafts time as well. Three Tues.-Sat. sessions in June and July.

Santa Ynez Family YMCA Specialty/Sports Camp
YMCA, Santa Ynez Elementary * 686-2036 * [email protected]

Variety of camps offered for your kids. Mon.-Fri. Sessions(Ages 5-12)

Family YMCA’s Jr. High Camp
S.B. Family YMCA * 687-7720 x226 * [email protected]

Hiking, amusement parks, skating, sports, scavenger hunts, nature exploration, and camp-outs are all part of this Jr. High Camp. Mon.-Fri. sessions. (Grades 7-9)

S.B. Family YMCA Sports Camps
S.B. Family YMCA* 687-7720 x261 * [email protected]

YMCA Sports camps offer a variety activities for your kids over summer. Extended Care available. Mon.-Fri. (Campers entering grades 1-6, and 6-8 for Advanced Basketball Camp)

S.B. Foresters Baseball Camp
Girsh Park * 684-0657 * Website

Learn baseball fundamentals from members of the defending NBC World Series champion Santa Barbara Foresters. Includes entry to Foresters games. Four Mon.-Fri. sessions in June and July.

S.B. Junior Golf Camp
Santa Barbara Golf Club * 687-7807

PGA pros Dave Thornton and Matt Easterbrook  teach golf fundamentals. Range work, etiquette and rules are all covered. Mon.-Fri. sessions running throughout June, July and Aug.

S.B. Sailing Ctr. Youth Sail and Kayak Camps
Santa Barbara Harbor * 962-2826 * [email protected]

Sailers will learn nautical terminolgy, knots, rules of the road, tacking, jibing, sail trim and points of the sail. Kayakers will learn paddling techniques and how to maneuver in various situations. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

S.B. Soccer
Hollister School/Girsh Park * 893-6044 * [email protected]

Programs to help both field players and goalies improve skills and confidence. Three Mon.-Fri. sessions in June and July.

S.B. Surf Adventures
Leadbetter Beach * 963-1281 * Website

Best for kids with basic swimming skills. Campers will receive food and swag from Shoreline Cafe. Taughy by CPR certified intrusctors. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

S.B. Youth Sailing Camp
Santa Barbar Harbor * 965-4603 * sbysf.org

Safety and sportsmanships are stressed as participants of all level can learn on a variety of different boats. Two-week, Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Sk8 Skool
Skater’s Point * 564-5495 * Website

Prime access to Skater’s Point while learning proper techniqe and skills. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June. 

Stand Up Paddling Clinic
Leadbetter Beach * 897-2680 * Website

Instructors will teach paddling techniques, balance, team building and ocean safety courses while also supervising races and eco tours. Swimming skills required. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Summer Gymnastics
531 E. Ortega St. * 564-5495 * Website

Floor, vault, bars and beam are all covered. No experience necessary, beginner and intermediate course offered. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Summer Junior Tennis Camp
Santa Barbara Tennis Club * 452-7516 * [email protected]

USPTA Tennis Director of the Year Ferenc Hodosy drects this camp for all elvels and ages. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in june.

Summer Jr. Tennis Clinic
Minicipal Tennis Facility * 564-5573 * Website

USPTA instructors will show particpants the ropes and teach fundamentals of the game. Stroke production, footwork, match play and sportsmanship all covered. Two Mon.-Fri. sessions in June and July.

Super Samurai Camp
Martial Arts Family Fitness *963-6233 * [email protected]

Martial arts training plus field trips, indoor/outdoor games, movies and arts and crafts. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Surf and Kayak Camp
UCSB * 893-3913 * [email protected]

Certified lifeguards teach surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Mone-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Surf Happens Surf Camp
Santa Claus Lane * 451-7568 * Website

Organized by the same crew who put on the Rincon Classic. Fundamentals and history of surfing are taught. Board and wetsuit provided. 4:1 student to instructor ration. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Swim and Tennis Clinic
Los Baños Pool/Pershing Park * 564-5573 * Website

Includes swimming and tennis lessons in one four-hour period. Lunch and group games also part of the day. Two Mon.-Fri. sessions in July and Aug.

Tennis and Swim Camp
Montecito Family YMCA * 969-3288 *  ciymca.org/montecito

Quickstart Tennis will provide a smooth start to campers’ tennis careers. AFter lessons, participants can enjoy arts and crafts, group games or cool off in the pool. Four Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Turf and Surf
Pershing Park * 564-5422 * Website

Field trips and camp activities will involve outdoor sports including archery, beach volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, and fishing. Extended care is available. Four Mon.-Fri. sessions. (Ages 8-12) 

UCSB Junior Lifeguards
UCSB * 893-7616 ext. 3 * recreation.sa.ucsb.edu

Goals are to improve self esteem, teamwork, phyical fitness, first aid/ocean safety skills and environmental awareness. Two four-week Mon.-Fri. sessions in June and July.

UCSB Summer Day Camp
UCSB * 893-3193 * [email protected]

Co-ed camp that includes swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, an adventure course, and field games. Sibling discounts are available. Ten Mon.-Fri. sessions. (Ages 5-14)

Victory Sessions
Calvary Chapel/Santa Claus Beach * [email protected] * victorysessions.com

Surf camps for all skill levels. Surfing and water safety skills as well as testimonies and Bible messages. Surf Safari starts in June and Surf Camp starts in July. Mon.-Fri. sessions.

Volleyball with City Parks and Rec.
East Beach/AAA Beach/ West Beach * 897-2680 * Website

Volleyball fundamentals for both beach and indoor are taught in three different programs held at three different locations. Professionals Jon Lee, Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos lead instruction. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Westmont Warrior Sports Camps
Westmont College * 565-6010 * westmont.edu/sports/camps

Instruction in several sports ranging from archery to track and field.  Professional staff including collegiate coaches. Mon.-Fri. sessions starting in June.

Wilderness Youth Project Summer Camp
Santa Barbara area  * 964-8096  * wyp.org

This children’s camp will explore the beautiful Santa Barbara beaches, creeks and mountains at a different location each day. Weekly sessions.

Zoo Camp
Santa Barbara Zoo * [email protected] * sbzoo.org

This camp will include up-close animal encounters, age-appropriate games and safe hands on science activities. Extended hours are available. Mon.-Fri. sessions. (Ages 3-12)

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