What kinds of summer camps are near Santa Barbara?

There are 160 camp programs listed near Santa Barbara right now. You'll find day camps, sports camps, art and STEM programs, nature camps, and multi-week sessions for ages 5 to 18.

How early should I register for summer camps near Santa Barbara?

Popular camps near Santa Barbara fill fast. Many open registration in January or February for the summer. Each listing links to the camp's signup page so you can grab a spot when it opens.

Where are these kids camps and programs happening near Santa Barbara?

This week's listings include Carpinteria Community Pool, Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center, and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Each card shows the venue and how far it is, and links to the source so you can check times and register.

160 Summer Camps for Kids in Santa Barbara, CA

Sunday, July 19

Sun, Jul 19 – Aug 23·9 AM

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Dog Obedience

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Front Yard · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 14–99 Camp

Monday, July 20

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 3 PM

Summer Art Camp 2026

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Art

🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 3 PM

Nature Adventures Camp: Planet Earth & Beyond (July)

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 4–12

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 3 PM

Sea Center Camp: Rocky Shores & Changing Tides (Ages 9–11)

Santa Barbara • Sea Center on Stearns Wharf · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids Ages 9–11

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM

Lego Camp-Dino Design Using LEGO® Materials

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Multipurpose Room · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5–7 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM

Lego Camp-Jurassic Engineering Using LEGO® Materials

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Multipurpose Room · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 7–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM

Fusion Soccer Camp

Ojai • Ojai Valley Parks & Recreation · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 3 PM

"Going Places" Summer Camp - Week 4: Take the Show on the Road

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$95+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 5–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 12 PM

2026 Summer Camp Programs: Sports Camp

Port Hueneme • Bubbling Springs Park · 35 mi

$159+ 🧒 Kids Ages 5–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 22·9 AM

Jr. Fire Fighters Camp

Lompoc • Fire Station #1, · 46 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 7–11 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 22·9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Art Camp: Art Camp -Magical Ocean

Solvang • Veteran's Memorial Hall · 28 mi

$195+ 🧒 Kids Ages 7–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 20 – Aug 7·9:30 AM – 2 PM

Junior Lifeguard Program

Port Hueneme • Hueneme Beach Park · 35 mi

$262.5+ 🧒 Kids Ages 8–16 Camp

Monday, July 27

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM – 12 PM

Youth Evolution Basketball Camp - Session 2

Santa Barbara • Carrillo Gym

$210+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 6–11 Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM – 3 PM

Summer Art Camp 2026

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Art

🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM – 3 PM

Nature Adventures Camp: Bugs All Around Us (July–August)

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 4–12

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM – 3 PM

Sea Center Camp: Seagrass & Seaweed (Ages 5–6)

Santa Barbara • Sea Center on Stearns Wharf · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids Ages 5–6

Mon, Jul 27·9 AM

Junior Lifeguard CPR Class - A Group

Carpinteria • 4th Beach | Ash · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 14+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·9:35 AM

Private Swim Lesson - 9:35 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·10:10 AM

Private Swim Lesson - 10:10 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·10:45 AM

Private Swim Lesson - 10:45 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·11:20 AM

Private Swim Lesson - 11:20 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·11:55 AM

Private Swim Lesson - 11:55 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·3 PM

Group Lessons Parent & Child - 3:00 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 9+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·3:35 PM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 3:35 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·5:20 PM

Private Swim Lesson - 5:20 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Aug 7·5:55 PM

Private Swim Lesson - 5:55 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6+ Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM

Ventura Wild: Sol y Luna (Bilingual Nature Camp)

Ventura • Ventura Land Trust · 24 mi

$550+ 🧒 Kids Ages 7–11

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM

Lacrosse Camp (Skyhawks)

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Back Yard · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6–12 Camp

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 31·9 AM – 12 PM

Youth Skate Camps: All Skills Skate Camp

Solvang • Hans Christian Andersen Park · 28 mi

$375+ 🧒 Kids Ages 6–18 Camp

Monday, August 3

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM – 3 PM

Nature Adventures Camp: Tar & Stone, Creatures of the Pleistocene (August)

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 4–12

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 6·9 AM – 3 PM

Sea Center Camp: Seagrass & Seaweed (Ages 7–8)

Santa Barbara • Sea Center on Stearns Wharf · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids Ages 7–8

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM – 3 PM

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Summer Camp — Week 7

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden · 2 mi

$370+ 🧒 Kids 🌳 Outdoor Ages 5–11

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM

Lego Camp-Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® Materials

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Multipurpose Room · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5–7 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM

Lego Camp-Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO® Mate

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Multipurpose Room · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 7–12 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM

Fusion Soccer Camp

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Athletic Field 2 · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6–12 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM

Flag Football Camp (Skyhawks)

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department/Back Yard · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6–12 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM – 3 PM

2026 Summer Camp Programs — Week 6: "Going Places" Summer Camp - : Let's Grow!

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$95+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 5–12 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·9 AM

Youth Evolution Flag Football Camp - Level 3 & 4 Ages 7-12

Lompoc • Field A · 46 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6–13 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 12·9 AM

Private Swim Lessons

Lompoc • Lompoc Aquatic Ctr · 46 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 6+ Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 13·9 AM

PreTeen 1- Stingrays

Lompoc • Lompoc Aquatic Ctr · 46 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 8–13 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·10 AM – 3 PM

Youth Classes/Camps/Day Trips

Solvang • Veteran's Memorial Hall · 28 mi

$195+ 🧒 Kids Ages 6–12 Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Art Camp with a Professional Cartoonist--Younger Kids Session

Buellton • Buellton Recreation · 31 mi

$200+ 🧒 Kids Camp

Mon, Aug 3 – Aug 7·2 PM – 4 PM

Art Camp with a Professional Cartoonist--Older Kids Session

Buellton • Buellton Recreation · 31 mi

$200+ 🧒 Kids Camp

Saturday, August 8

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·10:30 AM

Group Lessons Parent & Child - 10:30am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 9+ Camp

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·11:05 AM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 11:05 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5+ Camp

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·11:40 AM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 11:40 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·12:15 PM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 12:15 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·12:50 PM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 12:50 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 29·1:25 PM

Saturday Private Swim Lesson - 1:25 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sunday, August 9

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·10:30 AM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 10:30 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5+ Camp

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·11:05 AM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 11:05 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·11:40 AM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 11:40 am

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·12:15 PM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 12:15 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·12:50 PM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 12:50 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Sun, Aug 9 – Aug 30·1:25 PM

Sunday Private Swim Lesson - 1:25 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3+ Camp

Monday, August 10

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM – 3 PM

Nature Adventures Camp: Wild Neighbors: Chaparral Mammals (August)

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 4–12

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM – 3 PM

Sea Center Camp: Titans of the Deep (Ages 5–6, August)

Santa Barbara • Sea Center on Stearns Wharf · 1 mi

$400+ 🧒 Kids Ages 5–6

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM – 3 PM

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Summer Camp — Week 8

Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden · 2 mi

$370+ 🧒 Kids 🌳 Outdoor Ages 5–11

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 21·3 PM

Group Lessons Parent & Child - 3:00 pm

Carpinteria • Carpinteria Community Pool · 11 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 9+ Camp

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM

Gymnastics Camp

Ojai • Ojai Recreation Department Gymnasium · 26 mi

🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 7–99 Camp

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM

Camp-Bravo Music and Arts Camp

Ojai • Ojai Valley Parks & Recreation · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 5–17 Camp

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM

Camp-Bravo Parent and Me

Ojai • Ojai Valley Parks & Recreation · 26 mi

🧒 Kids Ages 3–4 Camp

Mon, Aug 10 – Aug 14·9 AM – 12 PM

2026 Summer Camp Programs: Sports Camp

Port Hueneme • Bubbling Springs Park · 35 mi

$159+ 🧒 Kids Ages 5–12 Camp

Sunday, August 16

Sun, Aug 16 – Aug 17·5 PM – 9 AM

Camarillo End of Summer Campout and Movie in the Park

Camarillo • Camarillo Parks · 41 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🌳 Outdoor

Tuesday, August 18

Tue, Aug 18 – Aug 25·5 PM – 5:55 PM

Ballet: Ballet Fundamentals - (Tues) August Ballet

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$25+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 3–5 Camp

Thursday, August 20

Thu, Aug 20 – Aug 27·5 PM – 5:55 PM

Ballet: Ballet Fundamentals - (Thurs) August Ballet

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$25+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 3–5 Camp

Tuesday, September 1

Tue, Sep 1 – Sep 22·5 PM – 5:55 PM

Ballet: Ballet Fundamentals - (Tues) September Ballet

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$45+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 3–5 Camp

Thursday, September 3

Thu, Sep 3 – Sep 24·5 PM – 5:55 PM

Ballet: Ballet Fundamentals - (Thurs) September Ballet

Port Hueneme • Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center · 35 mi

$45+ 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor Ages 3–5 Camp

Friday, February 26

Fri, Feb 26

HSM Winter Camp 2027

Oxnard • Calvary Chapel of Oxnard · 35 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

160 Summer camps near Santa Barbara

Sunday, July 19

Monday, July 20

Monday, July 27

Monday, August 3

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Sunday, August 9

Monday, August 10

Sunday, August 16

Tuesday, August 18

Thursday, August 20

Tuesday, September 1

Thursday, September 3

Friday, February 26

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