9 Weekly Sessions Running
June 15 - August 14, 2026
Registration opens on Wednesday, February 18 at 8:30am!
Drop Off Window
8:15 - 9:00 am
Pick Up Window
4:15 - 5:15 pm
Welcome to UCSB Summer Day Camp!
We pride ourselves on offering 9 full weeks of exciting opportunities for your campers to stay active, make new friends, and have fun. Highlights include pool time, ropes course, arts & crafts, and fun Fridays!
Sign up for themed weeks where we partner with UCSB and community partners and host special events at our camp headquarters.
We look forward to your camper joining us for another great summer!
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"We are thankful for this full-day camp as full-time working parents, the energy of the counselors, the safe environment, variety of activities and access to UCSB campus and resources. The staff are very helpful, hard-working and do a great job getting to know the campers and families! We appreciate this program very much and will continue to participate for several |
"My kids have always loved this camp! They love the variety of activities and the chance to swim and jump off the high dive. The weekly themes are great and the carnival is always a big hit. Also, the camp counselors are great with the kids. The hours of the camp are fantastic as well and are super parent-friendly!" |
Registration Information
- Early registration is open from 2/18 - 4/18 at noon. The discounted price is $315 for regular registration and $300 for sibling registration.
- You must pre-register by the Wednesday before each session at 8pm to secure space. Walk-up registration will NOT be accepted.
- Please fill out the online Consent To Treat form on or before your child's first day in the program.
- Camp is for ages 5-14. Campers must be of age by the start of the week they are registered for.
- Sessions run Monday – Friday from 8:15am - 5:15pm, with drop-off from 8:15 - 9am and pick-up from 4:15 - 5:15pm. We do not offer pro-rated prices for partial weeks.
- Swim Lessons must be purchased separately. Counselors are available to walk children to 4:30pm lessons only. Parents must pick-up 4:30pm lesson participants at the Rec Cen. Swim Lessons run Monday-Thursday for two week sessions beginning June 23.
Blue Crew
Ages 5 - 6
Roadrunners
Ages 7 - 8
Mapaches
Ages 9 - 10
Gauchos
Ages 11 - 14
2026 Session Schedule
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Session 1 |
June 15 - 18* |
Camp Olympics |
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Superheroes |
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Session 3 |
June 29 - July 2* |
Party in the USA |
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Session 4
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July 6 - 10
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The Great Outdoors |
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Session 5 |
July 13 - 17 |
Carnival |
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Session 6
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July 20 - 24
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Magical World of Camp
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Session 7
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July 27 - 31
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Young Einsteins
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Session 8 |
August 3 - 7 |
Camps Got Talent |
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Session 9 |
August 10 - 14 |
Summer Send Off!
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*Camp WILL NOT meet on Juneteenth (June 19) or Independence Day (July 4).
Weekly Camp Activities
Arts & Crafts
Carnival
Field Trips
Group Games
Gymnastics
Movies
Nature Hikes
Ropes Adventure Course
Soccer
Softball
Special Events
Swimming
Talent Show
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
and much more!
Summer Day Camp Staff
All Summer Day Camp staff and counselors are CPR & First Aid Certified. Our staff are trained and well-qualified to keep your campers safe and engaged all summer long!
Interested in working as a camp counselor this summer? Click the link below to learn more and apply!
Junior Counselor Program
The Department of Recreation Junior Counselor Program provides children the opportunity to learn and develop valuable communication and leadership skills. Junior Counselors will work under the direct supervision of the UCSB Summer Day Camp counselors and coordinator. Junior counselors must either be an incoming Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in Highschool for Fall of 2026.
This is a volunteer position. Service may count towards community service/volunteer requirements. Community service paperwork must be submitted to the Youth Programs Coordinator no later than August 13, 2025.
The fee for participation in this program is as follows:
- $90 for up to 2 Sessions
- $180 for up to 4 Sessions
- $270 for up to 6 Sessions
- $360 for up to 9 Sessions
Registration for this program includes a T-Shirt. In addition to the registration fee, students will be required to complete an online Bullying Prevention training prior to their first day.
Positions are available at the Summer Day Camp only.
Fees
Early Registration
$315 per week
$215 for the weeks of Juneteenth and July 4th (4 days of camp)
Registration must be completed by April 17th at noon.
Regular Registration
$345 per week
$276 for the weeks of Juneteenth and July 4th (4 days of camp)
Last day to sign up for any session is the Wednesday before the session begins at 10am.
Family Discount
If you have more than one child between the ages of 5 and 14, you can save $15 per additional child when they attend the same session(s). This discount is valid for siblings only and does not apply to the first child. This discount is only valid when both children attend the full day at the Summer Day Camp. Discount CANNOT be used for Beach 'n Surf Camp, Jr Lifeguards, the Summer Day camp and Beach 'n Surf Camp Combo or other UCSB Sports Camps. For instance if one child is at the Summer Day Camp and the other is combining the Day Camp with Beach 'n Surf Camp, there is no sibling discount allowed.
To receive the sibling discount rate you must sign your first child up at the full rate then sign additional children up in the corresponding "Sibling" course.