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Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation

★★★★ 4.25 reviewsSanta Barbara, CA

City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation · Private

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department runs about 15 summer camps for kids ages 5-17, in both half-day and full-day formats. Topics span art, business, engineering, sports, theater, and water safety, including a Junior Lifeguards program with beach lifeguards and the Summer Fun program (grades 1-6, Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm, late June through early August) of games, crafts, sports, and weekly field trips. Scholarships are available and Summer Fun is free for low-income families.

The practical details

Daily hours
9:00am–4:00pm
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
Half-Day OptionFinancial Aid AvailableSpecial Needs FriendlyWater ActivitiesCIT ProgramBeginner Friendly
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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