“The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody
that summertime cannot last forever.”
— EB White, Charlotte’s Web
Summer is coming, but first comes the Santa Barbara Independent’s annual Summer Camp Guide. It’s Santa Barbara’s most comprehensive guide to the sun, the fun, and being with friends. We compiled everything to help you plan your days of dance and song, hiking, swimming, surfing, and playing ball, exploring science, creating, and more. Happy Camping!
Look for information on how to be listed in next year’s guide in our paper and online in February 2026.
Listings are not automatically rolled over from the previous year without verification.
Arts
Education/STEM
General
Outdoor
Overnight/Sleepaway
Special Needs
Spiritual
Sports/Wellness
Arts
Amplify Day Camp
An award-winning and American Camp Association–accredited music and arts day camp for girls.
Incoming grades 3-8. Besant Hill School, 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai.
Call (805) 699-5247 or email jen@amplifyartsproject.org .
amplifyrocks.org/day-camp
Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
Join for hands-on cooking classes and old-fashioned summer camp fun!
Grades TK-6. 2300 Garden St.
Call (805) 214-1213 or email info@atozcookingschool.org .
atozcookingschool.org
Art Explorers Summer Camps 2025
Nine weekly themed camps in visual arts, sewing, cooking, movie making, drawing, painting, clay, and digital arts.
Grades K-8. Bishop Diego School, 4000 La Colina Rd.
Call (805) 570-5599 or email ozwicke@artexplorerssantabarbara.org .
terrificscientific.org
Artistic Horizons Atelier
Students will explore pottery techniques, create unique sculptures, and build artistic confidence in a fun, hands-on environment in Goleta.
Ages 11-17 (exceptions for younger students). Goleta.
Call (805) 203-0598 or email artistichorizonslc@gmail.com .
artistichorizonsatelier.com
Art Spot Summer Art Camps
Art Spot Summer Art Camps
Each week of camp will include a variety of art projects and guided paintings and will conclude with an art show!
Ages 7-12. 320 Alisal Rd., Ste. 306B, Solvang.
Email info@artspotonwheels.com .
artspotonwheels.com
Artstudio 4 Kids
Artstudio 4 Kids offers inspiring summer art camps! Explore sculpture, clay, and fantastic multimedia projects in a beautiful outdoor studio setting.
Ages 6-12. 815 Puente Dr.
Call (805) 689-8993 or email geraldineotte@gmail.com .
artstudio4kids.com
An ArtVenture Camp
Adventure into art this summer with drawing, painting, cooking/baking, photography, and more!
Ages 8-12. 1624 Gillespie St.
Call (702) 613-7793 or email sydneybryce36@gmail.com .
anartventurecamp.com
Boxtales Theatre Company Greek Mythology Camp
Learn acting skills, gain confidence, and make new friends as you create an original performance based on classical mythology.
Ages 9-13. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St.
Call (805) 962-1142 or email info@boxtales.org .
boxtales.org/education/summer-camp
Camps at Dunn School
Choose from Art Fusion Day Camp (grades 3-9), Creativity Workshop Camp (grades 3-9), or Music & Artistic Expression Camp (grades 3-12), for friendship, exploration, and daily pool parties with after-camp care options available.
Grades 3-12. Dunn School, 2555 W. Hwy. 154, Los Olivos.
Call (805) 686-0603 or email summer@dunnschool.org .
dunnschool.org/summer/day-camps
The Creative Lab
Explore photography, clay sculpting, and crafting in a fun, hands-on environment where creativity, confidence, and teamwork thrive!
Ages 5-16. 31 E. Canon Perdido St. Email team@thecreativelabart.com .
thecreativelabart.com
Destination Dance
Dance camps with an in-studio performance every week.
Ages 3-18. S.B. Dance Arts Performing Arts Ctr., 531 E. Cota St.
Call (805) 970-4422 or email info@sbdancearts.com .
sbdancearts.com
Drumline Camp
Participants will explore all types of instruments that are used in large percussion ensembles, including snare, marching tenor, and bass.
Entering grades 6-9. La Cumbre Junior High School, 2255 Modoc Rd.
Call (805) 284-9125 or email katie@santabarbaraeducation.org .
sbefoundation.org/community-programs
Ensemble Theatre Company Summer Camps
The Young Actors Conservatory offers four professional performance training programs: Camp DramaRama (Ages 9-13), the Performance Playground (ages 5-8), the Acting Intensive (Ages 14-22), and the Musical Theatre Intensive (ages 14-22).
The New Vic Theater, 33 W. Victoria St.
Call (805) 965-5400, x541 or email education@etcsb.org .
etcsb.org/education-and-outreach/the-young-actors-conservatory
Goleta School of Ballet Dance Camp
A fun two-week camp that includes daily ballet class, musical theater, crafts, choreography, and a performance.
Ages 8-12. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta.
Call (805) 328-3823 or email info@goletaschoolofballet.com .
goletaschoolofballet.com
Kathy’s Music & Movement: Music, Dance & Art Camps
A joyful place where music comes to life. Music; instruments, such as piano and ukulele; dance; art; Spanish; and more. Small group sizes.
Ages 4-7 and 5-10. Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St. and Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Rd., Carpinteria.
Call (805) 729-0698 or email kindermusikathy@gmail.com .
kathysmusicmovement.com
Improv Camp at Lights Up! Theatre Company
Build performance skills, learn fundamentals, and find community through improv training. All experience levels are welcome.
Ages 11-18. 2300 Garden St.
Email info@lightsupsb.com .
lightsupsb.com
InterAct Theatre Camp: Act It! Move It! Make It!
Camps will offer an exciting theatrical experience combining performance, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.
Ages 4-16. Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St.
Call (805) 869-2348 or email info@interacttheatreschool.com .
interacttheatreschool.com/summer-camps
M2 Summer Music Camp
Spend a week working with our multi-instrumentalist instructors learning about music, playing instruments, and preparing for a musical showcase.
Ages 8-18. 2555 W. Hwy. 154, Los Olivos.
Call (805) 967-4411 or email info@muffinmusic.org .
muffinmusic.org
Momentum Dance Company Summer Dance Camps
Five-day camps are packed with fun and creativity with a live performance at the end of each week.
Ages 3-teen. Momentum Dance Company, 12 E. Figueroa St.
Call (805) 364-1638 or email momentumdancesb@gmail.com .
momentumdancesb.com
Nick Rail Summer Band Camp
Campers are grouped by level and taught to play solo
and in a band with their instrument.
Entering grades 4-12. S.B. Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St.
Call (805) 284-9125 or email katie@santabarbaraeducation.org .
sbefoundation.org/community-programs
Photojournalism Camp
Students will explore documentary photography and writing with photography field trips that are the highlight of this camp.
Ages 10-13. Gateway Educational Services, 185 S. Patterson Ave., Ste. E.
Call (805) 895-1153 or email info@gatewayeducationalservices.org .
gatewayeducationalservices.org/summer-camps