Drop Off Window
8:15 - 9:00 am
Pick Up Window
4:15 - 5:15 pm
The Annual UCSB Summer Day Camp provides a fun, energetic, and active environment in which children can enhance the development of their physical and interpersonal skills!
We pride ourselves on offering 9 full weeks of exciting opportunities for your children to build relationships with their co-campers, use our incredible facilities, and engage in a day full of activities! Highlights include pool time, ropes course, arts & crafts, and fun Fridays!
In addition, we host themed weeks where we provide our campers with additional educational opportunities to learn more about the Environment, Protecting Our Oceans, Cultures of the World, and so much more!
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
- 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 all children ages 5-14 and is divided into four age groups. The age groups shown below are approximate and could vary depending on the age ranges at camp during a specific week.
- 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
Blue Crew Camp Schedule
Roadrunners
Ages 7 - 8
Roadrunners Camp Schedule
Mapaches
Ages 9 - 10
Mapaches Camp Schedule
Gauchos
Ages 11 - 14
Gauchos Camp Schedule
2025 Session Schedule
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Session 1 |
June 16 - 20* |
Camp Olympics |
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Superheroes |
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Session 3 |
June 30 - July 3* |
Party in the USA |
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Session 4
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July 7 - 11
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The Great Outdoors |
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Session 5 |
July 14 - 18 |
Carnival |
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Session 6
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July 21 - 25
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Magical World of Camp
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Session 7 |
July 28 - August 1 |
Young Einsteins |
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Session 8 |
August 4 - 8 |
Camps Got Talent |
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Session 9 |
August 11 - 15 |
Summer Send Off! |
*Camp WILL NOT meet on Juneteenth (June 19) or Independence Day (July 4).
Weekly Camp Activities
Arts & Crafts
Beach Days
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!
Youth Programs Staff
The UCSB Summer Day Camp is run by the Department of Recreation. All Camp staff are CPR & First Aid Certified. Camp staff include: Youth Programs staff, the Youth Programs Student Manager, Head Counselors, Arts & Sports Specialists, Junior Counselors, and the Youth Programs Coordinator.
Counselors & Specialists
Our general staff consists of head counselors, individual group leaders, support counselors and specialists. Head Counselors are credentialed teachers and/or professionals with five or more years of camp experience. Individual and support counselors are credentialed teachers, college students and instructors from the local community. Our specialists are qualified instructors in the fields of swimming, arts & crafts, gymnastics, drama, kayaking, rock climbing and martial arts.
Jr Counselor Program
The Department of Recreation Junior Counselor Program provides children the opportunity to learn and develop valuable communication and leadership skills. The Junior Counselor Program is for children that are highly motivated and who can demonstrate the ability to take on the responsibilities of being a leader amongst their peers and the challenges that come with it. Junior Counselors will work under the direct supervision of the UCSB Summer Day Camp Including Camp Counselors, Head Counselors, and the Youth Programs Coordinator. At the time of enrollment, your child must either be an incoming Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in Highschool for Fall of 2025.
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. We do not allow Jr Counselors to work at the Beach 'n Surf program.
Fees
Early Registration
$305 per week
Payment must be received 4+ weeks before your session begins. See below for Early Registration deadlines for each session.
Regular Registration
$335 per week
Last day to sign up for any session is the Friday before the session begins at 10am.
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2025 Dates |
Early - $305 |
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Regular - $335 |
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If Paid By |
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If Paid on or after |
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June 16 - 20* |
May 19 |
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May 20 |
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2 |
June 23 - 27 |
May 26 |
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May 27 |
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3 |
June 30 - July 3* |
June 2 |
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June 3 |
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4 |
July 7 - 11 |
June 9 |
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June 10 |
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5 |
July 14 - 18 |
June 16 |
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June 17 |
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6 |
July 21 - 25 |
June 23 |
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June 24 |
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7 |
July 28 - August 1 |
June 30 |
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July 1 |
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8 |
August 4 - 8 |
July 7 |
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July 8 |
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9 |
August 11 - 15 |
July 14 |
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July 15 |
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| *Session 1 and 3 are prorated as follows due to the Juneteenth and Independence Day holidays (No camp on June 19 or July 4) | $244 | $268 | ||
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Payments must be received by the above dates to qualify for promotional price. Postmarks will NOT be accepted. Price increases take effect online at midnight on dates indicated. In person payments must be made by 5pm on dates indicated. |
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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.