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Select one of the following options to see a comprehensive list of policies and resources relevant to each role at UCSB.
Please contact the Work-Life Resource Coordinator if you need assistance finding resources for you and your family.
Please see UCSB’s campus website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, including Chancellor Henry Yang’s latest communication about the measures the campus is taking.
We will also try to include relevant resources here as they become available.
The Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) program has been approved by President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and will be available as of July 1. Also effective July 1, UC’s new Adoption Assistance Plan will reimburse faculty and staff who are expanding their families through adoption for some of their related expenses.
Overview of family-friendly resources and programs for faculty and other academic employees
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UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
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UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
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If you or someone you know fall under the category of essential worker and needs childcare, please contact the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Care Planning Council Coordinator at 805-964-4711 x 4473 or Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara 805-963-6631 or Santa Maria at 805-925-7071.
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The Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) program has been approved by President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and will be available as of July 1. Also effective July 1, UC’s new Adoption Assistance Plan will reimburse faculty and staff who are expanding their families through adoption for some of their related expenses.
UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
By Phone
On the home page, click on the blue “Create Your Care Profile” button and follow these steps:
UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
The Orfalea Family Children's Center, located on West Campus, and the University Children's Center, located in the Student Resource Building, provide child care for student, staff and faculty families within the University community. Community families are also welcome if space allows. The Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and are licensed by the State Department of Social Services. The Centers provide child care for children aged 3 months through 5 years.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021:
The Surf & Kayak Camp has spaces open for Summer 2021! This will take place at UCSB's Campus Point and will include surfing instruction, kayak instruction, beach activities and environmental education. This camp is designed to encourage marine interaction through recreation and education. This is a unique opportunity for kids to learn about, respect and enjoy the resources our coast provides. UCSB Surf & Kayak Camp and UCSB Jr Lifeguards are the only youth programs authorized to use UCSB Campus Pt. and our staff consists of Certified Lifeguards with ocean rescue training. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-15. Due to the inherent risk involved with ocean activities, this camp is best suited to responsible children with strong swimming skills.
UCSB Summer Day Camp Summer 2021 is canceled.
See our Summer 2021 COVID-19 statement here.
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2021 Update: As of June 4, many of the Art Explorers camps are waitlist only. The following still have registration spaces available:
2D Art & Design Gr. 5-8
07/12/2021 - 07/16/2021 M - F, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Art Explorers Studio
Grades 5th to 8th
Art & Design, Sew
Want something unique? You won’t find this art camp anywhere else! No experience required other than creative energy, love of art, and a willingness to stretch your imagination through drawing, painting, printmaking and multi-media collage. Campers will try out pop art, water-color layering, plein air and expressionist painting, graffiti street art, and printmaking with jelly plates. They will learn brush and other tool techniques, and use different media like graphite, ink, charcoal, conte’, and acrylic paint. Discover the power of color and how color works together. Then experiment by combining different mediums and approaches to create your own unique art.
Co-Spaces - Virtual & Augmented Reality Gr 3-6
07/12/2021 - 07/16/2021 M - F, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Providence School
Grades 3rd to 6th
Engineering/ Robotics/Tech
Step into the future as CoSpaces Edu enables students to create stories, games, exhibitions, and simulations, as they build, code and explore those creations in Virtual or Augmented Reality. Create anything in 3D, Animate and Code your creations, then Explore in VR and AR. Creating in CoSpaces Edu is a simple drag and drop process using a variety of features including 3D objects, building blocks, block-based coding and much more. CoBlocks, the visual coding language, is ideal for young coders and a great introduction to computational thinking. Project your virtual creations onto any surface in the real world in AR or even hold them in your hands with the MERGE Cube!
AS OF JUNE 7, 2021 THE FOLLOWING CAMPS HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE
Session 6: Art from around the World 2 (1st - 6th grade)
Dates: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Aug 16, 2021 - Aug 20, 2021
Class Experience
Your young artists will create projects inspired by different art movements using the same techniques, materials and concepts as the renowned masters. This workshop will incorporate a wide variety of projects inspired by the theme Art from around the World that will spark creativity and stimulate exploration through drawing, painting with different medias, sculpture (clay, plaster, paper mâché, building with recycled materials) and fiber arts (sewing, weaving or felting).
Session 7: New Ocean 2 (Ages 1st - 6th grade)
Dates: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Jul 12, 2021 - Jul 16, 2021
Class Experience
Your young artists will create projects inspired by different art movements using the same techniques, materials and concepts as the renowned masters. This workshop will incorporate a wide variety of projects inspired by the theme Ocean that will spark creativity and stimulate exploration through drawing, painting with different medias, sculpture (clay, plaster, paper mâché, building with recycled materials) and fiber arts (sewing, weaving or felting).
SUMMER CAMPS 2021
A three-week journey in the BOXTALES method, including training in: Acting, Storytelling, Acro-Yoga, Mime, Music, and Collaboration. This year’s campers will create an original stage production of Tatterhood. BOXTALES offers professional theatre training for youth in Santa Barbara. This camp will stimulate minds, encourage teamwork, build character, and develop self-esteem. To ensure the highest quality, we have raised the age limit by one year. You must be 9 years old when you sign up for Youth Camp!
DATES: June 21- July 9
TIMES: Mon – Thurs 9 am – 3:30 pm Fri 9 am -12:30 pm
LOCATION: The Marjorie Luke Theatre
AGES: 9 – 13
COST: $800
CLASS SIZE: 15 students
Sign up early, only 15 positions available! To secure your spot in the camp please download our registration form below and send it in with your payment.
For more info please send an email to info@boxtales.org or call 805-962-1142
Download BOXTALES Summer Theatre YOUTH Camp Registration Form 2021
A three-week journey in the BOXTALES method, including training in: Acting, Storytelling, Acro-Yoga, Mime, Music, and Collaboration. This year’s campers will create an original stage production of: The Popol Vuh. BOXTALES offers professional theatre training for teenagers in Santa Barbara. This camp will stimulate minds, encourage teamwork, build character, and develop self-esteem.
DATES: July 12- July 30
TIMES: Mon – Thurs 9 am – 3:30 pm Fri 9 am -12:30 pm
LOCATION: The Marjorie Luke Theatre
AGES: 14 – 19
COST: $800
CLASS SIZE: 15 students
Sign up early, only 15 positions available! To secure your spot in the camp please download our registration form below and send it in with your payment.
For more info please send an email to info@boxtales.org or call 805-962-1142
Download BOXTALES Download Summer Theatre TEEN Camp Registration Form 2021
After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs.
This program is a three-pronged approach to get our students back on track and performing at grade level. When we opened our doors as full-day Learning and Enrichment Centers last August, we soon realized many of the students were struggling and in need of an extra layer of educational assistance. Our staff recognized early that our kids needed additional time with their school work. Clubs will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. for students in first through fifth grade. Super Saturdays will offer tutoring in Math and ELA, fun educational projects in Social Sciences, sports clinics, and organized games. Students along their Saturday journey receive awards and incentives based on participation. After getting eight punches on their Saturday ticket, the student then qualifies to be part of a day at Camp Whittier.
Other components of the Back on Track program include Summer Spectacular that is a nine-week summer camp and Power Hour, an after-school tutoring program for grades K-12. All three programs will have an educational component that will improve literacy and math skills to get our kids back on track in their educational journey.
UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
By Phone
On the home page, click on the blue “Create Your Care Profile” button and follow these steps:
UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
Monday, July 19, 2021 thru Friday, July 23, 2021
9am-12 noon
Ages: 6-14
Futsal Soccer skills clinic. Karlin Ladera teaches coordination, passing, trapping, ball control and footwork. Tennis shoes and shin guards required. Rec Center Gym
Saturday, June 26, 2021 thru Saturday, July 17, 2021
Saturdays
Ages: 3-14
Learn the fundamentals and develop your skills to the next level. Karlin Ladera, former college player and coach, teaches coordination, passing, trapping, ball control and footwork. Tennis shoes and shin guards required.
3-5yrs: 9:00-9:45am
6-14yrs: 10:00-11am
Monday, August 02, 2021 thru Thursday, August 05, 2021
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12noon
Ages: 10-15
Instructors Paul Smith, Kristen Thomsen, Jen Rasmusssen, and other local guest coaches from the high school team provide a week of tennis fun and technique. All skill levels welcome. Limited number of tennis racquets available. Bring water and sunscreen daily. Court location TBA.
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Ages: Ages 4+ (and very mature 3 year olds)
Flexible scheduling, classes held at the Solvang Conservatory
A combination of introductory violin skills with general music development through the Kodaly method. Students follow the regular Conservatory calendar and may participate in some Conservatory concerts. One 30 minute class per week, with each childs parent or caregiver participating.
E-mail diane@solvangconservatory.org to schedule, payment online at buelltonrec.com
Tuesdays 9:30am & Thursdays 6pm
Ages: 1-5
On-Going. Tuesdays at 9:30 & Thursdays at 6pm
Join Ms. Julie for tons of musical fun designed with young children in mind!
There will be lots of wiggles and giggles as we dance, sing, play, and learn about music makers!
Classes follow current COVID guidelines.
Monday, July 12, 2021 thru Friday, July 16, 2021
10-11:30am
Ages: 6-11
Join local sister artists, Teresa and Emma Johnson, for a week of creativity that explores a variety of mediums including painting, working with clay, shrinky dinks, and much more! All art supplies and daily snack included.
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Ages: 6-13
Session 1: June 21-25
Session 2: July 26-30
Former SY High School Varsity coach Rid Caughell and Westmont coach Jeff Azain are teaming up for a fantastic camp on all things basketball! Shooting, passing, dribbling, dribbling and more! All skill levels welcome. Learn the fundamentals of the sport and improve your technique. Daily snack included. Meet at Buellton Rec Center Gym.
Monday, July 19, 2021 thru Thursday, July 22, 2021
M-Th, 8am-4pm
Ages: 12-15
Ride the best of Santa Barbara County's trails including Ellwood Beach, Moore Mesa, Orcutt Hill, Elings Park and Lompoc Bike Park. Hone your bike handling skills while blazing trails up and downhill. Limited number of bikes available to borrow. Helmet required. Must know how to ride, use handbrakes and be able to ride on trails.
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
Carpinteria Parks and Rec offers Carpinteria Junior Lifeguards. Junior Guards, ages 9-17, learn many aspects of life guarding as they engage in a variety of aquatic and beach activities.
Day Camps at the YMCA are packed with activities and new friendships. YMCA campers will experience art, STEM activities, sports and outdoor recreation, field trips, and much more. Weekly themes bring energy to camp and ensure that each week is a different adventure.
YMCA Enrichment Camps are an exciting way for campers to dive into an interest for a full week. Enrichment Camps provide many opportunities for campers to learn and grow in skills around areas of interest. Weekly rates make it flexible for families to have the best summer EVER!
SLEEPAWAY CAMP
Register for Family Camp at Sequoia Lake today!
If you or someone you know fall under the category of essential worker and needs childcare, please contact the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Care Planning Council Coordinator at 805-964-4711 x 4473 or Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara 805-963-6631 or Santa Maria at 805-925-7071.
Summer Fun Drop-in Recreation Program
The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular, FREE drop-in program, provides recreation activities, sports, crafts, and special programs to children going into the 1st–6th grades.
Participants in the Summer Fun Drop-in Recreation Program will enjoy 8-weeks filled with games, crafts, enrichment activities, sports, and the opportunity to participate in field trips, theme days, and more! Students interested in attending field trips that involve an admission fee, such as the zoo or batting cages, will be required to bring money. Inclusion support is also available for participants with special needs. Each Summer Fun site has between 8-11 program leaders and one site director with a staff to student ratio of 1:14.
Update as of June 6, 2021:
The following Full Day Camps have spaces available:
The following partial day camps have spaces available:
Jr Counselors:
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After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs.
Update as of June 7, 2021:
GYMNASTICS (3-18)
Space is still available. Recreational and competitive level classes for girls and boys ages 3-18 years, including outdoor options during the pandemic.
TEEN PROGRAM (Grades 7-12)
Space is still available for both sessions of the Teen Summer Program. Enrichment, leadership, sisterhood, movement, college prep, advocacy, and more during the summer day program in an empowering, pro-girl, and safe environment at the Goleta Valley Teen Center.
Dance Camp 2021
The Gustafson Dance Camp and Mini-Dance Camp are filled with ballet technique, jazz, tap, art, drama and rehearsal for the end-of-session performance. The consistency of daily study of dance helps students improve their skills and prepares them for the continued study of dance. The dancers have the opportunity to engage in the full theater experience, as they put together a musical production. Not only do they dance, sing and act, but they also help with their costumes and sets, making their production one that’s uniquely their own.
Note about performances: Every effort will be made to have live, rather than virtual performances, but that will be dependent upon the current situation with the pandemic.
1-Week Mini Dance Camp
Musical Theatre “Broadway Theme”
June 14-18
Ages 4-6
9 am to 12 pm, Mon-Fri
Cost $225 or $202.50, before April 1
In-studio Performance
on Friday, June 16th at 6pm
1-Week Dance Camp
Annie
June 7-11
Ages 6-13
9 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri
Cost $350, $315 before April 1
Performance at the Studio
on Friday or Saturday. (TBA)
1-Week Mini Dance Camp
Annie
June7-11
Ages 3-5
9 am to 12 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost $225 or $202.50, before April 1
Performance at the Studio
on Friday or Saturday. (TBA)
1-Week Mini Dance Camp
Happy Days
August 9-13
Ages 3-5
9 am to 12 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost $225 or $202.50, before April 1
Performance at the Studio
on Friday or Saturday. (TBA)
1-Week Dance Camp
Happy Days
August 9-13
Ages 6-13
9 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri
Cost $350, $315 before April 1
Performance at the Studio
on Friday or Saturday. (TBA)
1-Week Mini Dance Camp
Disney Theme
August 16-20
Ages 3-6
9 am to 12 pm, Mon-Fri
Cost $225, $202.50 before April 1
In-studio Performance
on Friday, Aug 21st at 11:30am
Musical Theatre Intensive 2021
The Musical Theatre Intensive is designed for the dance student interested in musical theatre. Dancers are challenged to expand their skills by taking drama and singing classes, as well as a full array of dance classes. They will learn a broad array of numbers from Broadway musicals to be performed in the end-of-session performance. This is an intensive program for the serious student to focus on learning the skills necessary for further work in musical theatre.
Musical Theatre Intensive
Broadway
June 14-26
Ages 8-18
9 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost $600, $540 before April 1
In-studio Performance
on Friday, June 18th at 6pm
Junior Intensive Day Camp 2021
The Junior Intensive is designed for the more serious ballet student. The focus will be on ballet and pointe technique for the older student, while the younger student will work on strengthening to prepare for the more serious study of ballet. There will be a jazz class daily, character classes, pilates and stretch classes, and rehearsals for the end-of-session performance. This is an intensive program for the serious student to focus on developing as a dancer.
2-Week Junior Intensive
Summer Celebration of the States of America
July 26-August 6
Ages 8-18
9 am to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost $650, $585 before April 1
CAMP 2:
2-Week Camp
Monday – Friday
June 21 to July 2
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
(1-Week option also available)
Early drop-off and late pick-up available
at $12 per hour, per child to help busy parents.
Location: Unity of Santa Barbara
Theatre and film fun. A full program drawn from the fascinating world of theatre and film.
Students aged 4 to 6 learn the basics of performance with age appropriate activities, enjoying acting, dance, music and movement, combined with the creativity of story-telling and learning to develop wonderful, colorful characters
Students aged 7 to 16 enjoy an array of performance and creativity including dance, singing, acting, costume or prop design, theatre set or film design, writing and producing a film ‘short’ or advertisement, stage make-up or stage combat. Our program is packed with creative, inspiring fun activities.
The students have the opportunity to present their new found skills at the end of each two week course.
Our professional teachers/performers/educators. They are trained by InterAct, background checked and passionate about theatre, film and performing.
The group is split by age to allow children the opportunity to make like-minded friends. The benefits, particularly in Covid times, boost social skills, communication and confidence, helping the students develop a greater vocabulary and understanding of teamwork and performance. Children thrive in this active, supportive environment.
2 week camp $535 plus Registration fee $25 (for new students only) covers InterAct t-shirt, bag, other goodies
1 week camp $295 plus Registration fee $25 (for new students only) covers InterAct t-shirt, bag, other goodies
Early drop-off and late pick-up available at $12 per hour to help busy working parents.
Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center
Update as of June 7, 2021. The following Summer camps from Lompoc Parks & Rec have spaces available:
COVID-19 UPDATE: We are planning to resume in-person camps for summer, following all applicable guidance issued by the state and county health offices. All sessions are sold out. Waitlists are open.
NAEYC-accredited child care program directory; search page for programs in your area. This site is currently under construction. We will update the link when there is new information. In the meantime, check out these helpful tips on what to look for in a quality program: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/what-look-program
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021: ALL SBMA SUMMER CAMPS ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
2021 Update June 4, 2021:
Nature Adventures™ is hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on. Live, interactive, and engaging Zoom meetings with trained instructors weave together science, art, and literature into fun learning activities. Camps and classes are based on kid-approved topics like bugs, inventions, sharks, and wizarding.
June 4, 2021 Update: Most Zoo camps are full with waitlists available. The following camp has limited availability:
FULL DAY: M–W 9 AM – 3 PM, Th & F 3:30 PM–Noon (overnight), $325/week, $285/week for SB Zoo Members
Train as a professional field biologist alongside the Zoo’s conservation team and learn about sustainable stewardship practices. For ages 8 – 12.
All youth camps will focus on technique, performance, and social connection while incorporating our themes listed. Each group is led by a professional dance instructor who is background checked and CPR certified. Each dancer will take home a goodie bag! If your dancer is 5 years old, they should be good with structure and direction.
Campers will enjoy a high energy morning moving, grooving, and learning themed dances. Teen assistants are incredible mentors and heroes to these young dancers. Groups are 6-11 dancers depending on the room size*
After a morning of high energy moving, grooving, and learning themed dances, campers will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of crafts, games, movies, and time at the playground. Snacks and free lunch (pending SB Mobil Café) are included with the Outdoor Camps. Each group is led by a professional instructor who is background checked and CPR certified. Teen assistants are incredible mentors and heroes to these young dancers. Groups are 6-18 dancers*
Tutu Camp- Help your dancer find their inner ballerina/o princess or prince. Dancers will work on the basics of ballet technique while building confidence and poise to prepare an age-appropriate combination for our weekly performance!
Broadway - Broadway is calling your dancer to learn Jazz fundamentals to their favorite musical theater tunes. They will work on routines to showcase as they prepare an age-appropriate routine for our weekly performance!
Tik Tok - Every dancer LOVES those challenges and will be the star of our Tik Tok Channel while learning to dance on camera! Learn fundamentals of Jazz and Hip-Hop while creating fun videos that showcase their confidence and talent as they prepare an age-appropriate routine for our weekly performance!
Pop Stars- Channel your inner pop star performer while learning fundamentals of Jazz and Hip-Hop. They will grow in confidence and talent as they prepare an age-appropriate routine for our weekly performance!
Hip Hop - Help your tiny dancer find their funk in Hip Hop themed camp. They will learn rhythm while enhancing their performance skills as they prepare an age-appropriate routine for our weekly performance!
Descendents- Get ready to move and grove to your tunes from your favorite movie! Learn Jazz and Hip-Hop routines to get ready for the big weekly performance!
TWEEN/TEEN BEGINNER CAMPS (AGES 8-17)
Dancers will build confidence, learn skills, and have fun with our professional staff ranging from seasoned concert dance and entertainment industry professionals. Classes work towards weekly Thursday virtual performance and fundamentals in Jazz, Ballet, and Hip-Hop. Plus, campers have the chance to try a variety of other styles ranging from tumbling, Tap, lyrical, Broadway, Ballroom, Zumba, stage make up, public speaking and more! Students will make lasting friendships in a positive environment where everyone is welcome. Select weeks offer a supplemental master class with a celebrity choreographer. FREE healthy lunch available through SFSP Mobile Café – TBD with the afternoon including a light snack. Note: We formulate our groups based on level and then age when it is possible. Dancers will range from 8-teen and our faculty is very adept at making our teen dancers feel like leaders while providing an age-appropriate environment for our tweens.
Our STEP program is geared towards intermediate and advanced level dancers who want to deepen their passion, artistry and perfect their craft in dance! From building strength and focusing on fundamentals with our highest level faculty members in our STEP Basics Weeks, to pushing and growing with more challenging choreography with our exciting guest artists and master classes during our STEP IT UP weeks, camps will provide a balanced approach to helping your dancer achieve their dance goals. In addition to Jazz, Ballet, and Hip-Hop, dancers will work on Modern, Improvisation, Pointe, Yoga, floorwork, public speaking, pedagogy, choreography, conditioning, and acro. Dancers must be in Jazz 2a at SB Dance Arts to enroll or contact the office to discuss your dancer’s level and placement.
Guest artists for our STEP IT UP weeks include celebrities from So You Think You Can Dance, World of Dance, MTV, television and film. 2021 announcements coming soon! Past guest artists include Peter Chu,Talia Favia, tWitch, Janelle Ginestra, Tricia Miranda, Kent Boyd, Nika Kljun, and Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Lauren Froderman, Dave Scott, and more.
If you are visiting us from another studio, state, or country, we would love to learn more about your abilities to find the best spot for you. Please fill out the following form so we can assess your dancer’s ability. This may require a follow up phone call. https://forms.gle/rUfmipdPyhDeLchn6
Placement is at the discretion of the directors and will vary week to week, depending on camp attendance. NOTE: This camp is a higher rate due to special guest artists and the caliber of instructors. If there is not enough enrollment in our STEP Camp, your dancer has the chance to switch weeks, or attend our Tween/Teen camp at a reduced cost. The instructors will work individually with your dancer to accommodate their needs. Flexible scheduling options with lunch and snacks provided with afternoon and full day camps. Groups are 9-27 dancers in our large convertible studios*
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021:
The following Solvang Parks & Rec Camps still have availability:
Monday-Friday
10AM-12PM in Class + Composing at Home
$345 (per session)
Scholarships Available – Inquire with Director
Sibling and Multitrack Attendance
Discounts Available
Film & Video Game Music Composition Summer Camp is available to participants grades 8-12 and will take place in-person or via distance learning depending on covid restrictions at time of camp. Campers will be able to learn the basic or intermediate techniques of composing music to picture, whether it is to create a soundtrack for their home movies or for their next YouTube video. This camp will present fun and engaging activities to unleash the music composer in each musician. Both tracks also include introduction to DAW (digital audio workstation) and visiting guest speaker composers from the world of video games and film. (Riot games, Blizzard, tba.)
Track A – Composing music for Film and Video Games, including DAW introduction and guest speakers
Track B – Music Composition: In depth study of Form, Melody, Harmony and Music Theory, including DAW introduction as requested, with game and film composing guest speakers.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021: MOST TERRIFIC SCIENTIFIC SUMMER SESSIONS ARE WAITLIST ONLY, HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING STILL HAVE SPOTS AVAILABLE.
Co-Spaces - Virtual & Augmented Reality Gr 3-6 07/12/2021 - 07/16/2021 M - F, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
About Camp
Join us for a summer full of fun and dance!
This year, we are offering two different camps types for ages 5 and up with online and in-person class options.
Age Categories
"Kids" Camps: Suggested ages 5-10 years old*
"Tween/Teen" Camps: Suggested ages 11+ years old*
Each age category/camp will be offered every week, so everyone can participate in all the fun!
Tap Week
This camp will dive into all things tap!
This is a great time to learn tap basics, perfect skills, and learn more about musicality and rhythm.
These weeks will also have specialty sessions.
This camp will be held:
July 19th - 23rd
August 2nd - 6th
Variety Week
This camp is perfect for any student who wants to learn a little bit of everything! These weeks will cover hip hop, jazz, acro, ballet, contemporary, and more.
This camp will be held:
July 5th - 9th
July 12th - 16th
July 26th - 30th
August 9th - 13th
This camp is designed for any students who could benefit from a more specialized environment, with intermittent inclusive activities with our other Dance Jams camps.
Targeted for students ages 12 and up with varying abilities, are all welcome to join. This camp will focus on dance, stretching, rhythm, and more!
Camp will be held daily from 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Session 1: August 2nd- 6th
Session 2: August 9th - 13th
Rates
Early Bird Price (before 6/1): $110/week
Regular Price: $130/week
Ask us about our need based scholarships!
About Our Teachers:
The Dance Network's Dance Jams Connect! Adaptive Camps are taught by Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Certified instructors! Our teachers have been trained to apply fun and functional dance movement to evidence-based practices commonly used in ABA therapy and kinesiology to aid in reaching developmental goals of students with disabilities.
We highly encourage and welcome family, friends, and/or aides to assist with students!
With a Master’s Degree in art education, LeAnne combines her knowledge in classical art mediums and expertise with inducing creativity, to promote an expressive learning environment for all willing to dwell in the arts. She calls this place The Woods Art Studio.
Nestled in the San Antonio Canyon of Santa Barbara, California, The Woods Art Studio offers a cozy outdoor space that inspires and encourages creative minds to gather, explore and create.
UPDATE FOR SUMMER CAMPS; AS OF JUNE 7, 2021 THE FOLLOWING SUMMER CAMP HAS AVAILABILITY:
Ages 12 - 16 yrs
Daily Art & Craft projects include mixed media painting, drawing, 3-D construction, clay, fabric and found object assemblage. Breaks in the day are filled with exploring the Canyon, park picnics and colorful grass games.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021:
The Surf & Kayak Camp has spaces open for Summer 2021! This will take place at UCSB's Campus Point and will include surfing instruction, kayak instruction, beach activities and environmental education. This camp is designed to encourage marine interaction through recreation and education. This is a unique opportunity for kids to learn about, respect and enjoy the resources our coast provides. UCSB Surf & Kayak Camp and UCSB Jr Lifeguards are the only youth programs authorized to use UCSB Campus Pt. and our staff consists of Certified Lifeguards with ocean rescue training. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-15. Due to the inherent risk involved with ocean activities, this camp is best suited to responsible children with strong swimming skills.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021: THE FOLLOWING SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE:
Beginning Golf for Women Age 8 and up
Olivas Links, 3750 Olivas Park Dr. July 24, 2021 to August 21, 2021
Billy Clower Acro at Barranca Vista Park Age At least 5 but less than 7y 11m Multiple sessions avail.
Billy Clower Hip Hop at Barranca Vista Park Ages 5-10 Multiple sessions and levels available
Billy Clower Jazz Dance at Billy Clower Dance Studio (Ages 7-12) Multiple Sessions avail.
Billy Clower Tap & Ballet Combo (Ages 2-12) Multiple Sessions & Levels avail.
Chess Camp Age At least 7 but less than 12
Barranca Vista Ctr July 19, 2021 to July 23, 2021
Dive Team Age At least 7 but less than 17
Ventura Aquatic Ctr June 14, 2021 to July 2, 2021
Fun-Gineering, Mix-Ups and More! Age At least 6 but less than 9y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021
Musical Theatre Camp - Annie Age At least 7 but less than 13y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021 View fee details
Musical Theatre Camp - Mama Mia! Age At least 10 but less than 15y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021 View fee details
Musical Theatre Camp - Shrek the Musical Age At least 7 but less than 13y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Paddle Sports for Kids (Age 9-13) Multiple Sessions Available
Pokémon Master Engineering Using LEGO® Age At least 7 but less than 10y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr June 21, 2021 to June 25, 2021
Rocket Science and Astronomy! Age At least 7 but less than 12y 11m
July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Super Powered Science Age At least 7 but less than 12y 11m
August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021
USA Tennis (Ages 2-17) Multiple Levels & Sessions Available
Youth Evolution Basketball Age (4-12) Levels 1-3, Multiple Sessions Avail.
Youth Evolution Basketball Camp - NEW! Age At least 5 but less than 12
Basketball court June 21, 2021 to June 25, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer - Baby Kickers Age At least 2½ but less than 3½
Grass area July 17, 2021 to August 14, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer - Level 2 Age At least 5 but less than 8
Grass area July 12, 2021 to August 9, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer Level 3/4 (Age 7-11) Multiple Sessions Avail.
Youth Evolution Soccer Camp (Ages 5-11) Multiple Sessions Avail.
2021 Updates: Round 1 of the summer weighted lottery is closed. As of May 19th, they have moved to a first come first serve basis for summer waitlists. From May 19th onward, they will send an email at 12:15pm each Wednesday to all the families on the summer waitlists (when they have any openings). Apply to their waitlists to receive the weekly emails.
Parents use Winnie to discover high-quality local daycares and preschools and learn all about their programs including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data and more. Child care providers use Winnie to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business efficiently.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC
Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.
Welcome Every Baby (WEB) a personalized home visitation program for newborns and their families in Santa Barbara County. Since 2002, the WEB program has been providing, at no charge to the families, confidential home visits by registered nurses that are certified in lactation. WEB focuses on the primary relationship between parents and their newborn(s). WEB, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and Dignity Health Home Health, is committed to providing all families with early postpartum support.
The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs.
This program is a three-pronged approach to get our students back on track and performing at grade level. When we opened our doors as full-day Learning and Enrichment Centers last August, we soon realized many of the students were struggling and in need of an extra layer of educational assistance. Our staff recognized early that our kids needed additional time with their school work. Clubs will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. for students in first through fifth grade. Super Saturdays will offer tutoring in Math and ELA, fun educational projects in Social Sciences, sports clinics, and organized games. Students along their Saturday journey receive awards and incentives based on participation. After getting eight punches on their Saturday ticket, the student then qualifies to be part of a day at Camp Whittier.
Other components of the Back on Track program include Summer Spectacular that is a nine-week summer camp and Power Hour, an after-school tutoring program for grades K-12. All three programs will have an educational component that will improve literacy and math skills to get our kids back on track in their educational journey.
UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
By Phone
On the home page, click on the blue “Create Your Care Profile” button and follow these steps:
UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
Monday, July 19, 2021 thru Friday, July 23, 2021
9am-12 noon
Ages: 6-14
Futsal Soccer skills clinic. Karlin Ladera teaches coordination, passing, trapping, ball control and footwork. Tennis shoes and shin guards required. Rec Center Gym
Saturday, June 26, 2021 thru Saturday, July 17, 2021
Saturdays
Ages: 3-14
Learn the fundamentals and develop your skills to the next level. Karlin Ladera, former college player and coach, teaches coordination, passing, trapping, ball control and footwork. Tennis shoes and shin guards required.
3-5yrs: 9:00-9:45am
6-14yrs: 10:00-11am
Monday, August 02, 2021 thru Thursday, August 05, 2021
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12noon
Ages: 10-15
Instructors Paul Smith, Kristen Thomsen, Jen Rasmusssen, and other local guest coaches from the high school team provide a week of tennis fun and technique. All skill levels welcome. Limited number of tennis racquets available. Bring water and sunscreen daily. Court location TBA.
text for times and schedule
Ages: Ages 4+ (and very mature 3 year olds)
Flexible scheduling, classes held at the Solvang Conservatory
A combination of introductory violin skills with general music development through the Kodaly method. Students follow the regular Conservatory calendar and may participate in some Conservatory concerts. One 30 minute class per week, with each childs parent or caregiver participating.
E-mail diane@solvangconservatory.org to schedule, payment online at buelltonrec.com
Tuesdays 9:30am & Thursdays 6pm
Ages: 1-5
On-Going. Tuesdays at 9:30 & Thursdays at 6pm
Join Ms. Julie for tons of musical fun designed with young children in mind!
There will be lots of wiggles and giggles as we dance, sing, play, and learn about music makers!
Classes follow current COVID guidelines.
Monday, July 12, 2021 thru Friday, July 16, 2021
10-11:30am
Ages: 6-11
Join local sister artists, Teresa and Emma Johnson, for a week of creativity that explores a variety of mediums including painting, working with clay, shrinky dinks, and much more! All art supplies and daily snack included.
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Ages: 6-13
Session 1: June 21-25
Session 2: July 26-30
Former SY High School Varsity coach Rid Caughell and Westmont coach Jeff Azain are teaming up for a fantastic camp on all things basketball! Shooting, passing, dribbling, dribbling and more! All skill levels welcome. Learn the fundamentals of the sport and improve your technique. Daily snack included. Meet at Buellton Rec Center Gym.
Monday, July 19, 2021 thru Thursday, July 22, 2021
M-Th, 8am-4pm
Ages: 12-15
Ride the best of Santa Barbara County's trails including Ellwood Beach, Moore Mesa, Orcutt Hill, Elings Park and Lompoc Bike Park. Hone your bike handling skills while blazing trails up and downhill. Limited number of bikes available to borrow. Helmet required. Must know how to ride, use handbrakes and be able to ride on trails.
Carpinteria Parks and Rec offers Carpinteria Junior Lifeguards. Junior Guards, ages 9-17, learn many aspects of life guarding as they engage in a variety of aquatic and beach activities.
Country commission supporting children aged 0 through 5 in Santa Barbara County; sign up for information about child development, supplies, access to local family support services, information about quality local early child care and education services, invitations to community events, and information about parenting classes and social groups
After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs.
Update as of June 7, 2021:
GYMNASTICS (3-18)
Space is still available. Recreational and competitive level classes for girls and boys ages 3-18 years, including outdoor options during the pandemic.
TEEN PROGRAM (Grades 7-12)
Space is still available for both sessions of the Teen Summer Program. Enrichment, leadership, sisterhood, movement, college prep, advocacy, and more during the summer day program in an empowering, pro-girl, and safe environment at the Goleta Valley Teen Center.
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center
Update as of June 7, 2021. The following Summer camps from Lompoc Parks & Rec have spaces available:
2021 Update June 4, 2021:
Nature Adventures™ is hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on. Live, interactive, and engaging Zoom meetings with trained instructors weave together science, art, and literature into fun learning activities. Camps and classes are based on kid-approved topics like bugs, inventions, sharks, and wizarding.
Classes and other programs for teens. 2021 update: Most teen programs have been suspended for 2021. Applications are open for Quasars to Sea Stars.
Quasars to Sea Stars is a three-year work-study-volunteer program for high school teens. Participants take Museum classes and learn from professional scientists; volunteer in the community, and at the Museum & Sea Center events. Upon completion of 60 hours of volunteer service, Quasars also get paid as Museum employees for specific work shifts.
June 4, 2021 Update: Most Zoo camps are full with waitlists available. The following camp has limited availability:
FULL DAY: M–W 9 AM – 3 PM, Th & F 3:30 PM–Noon (overnight), $325/week, $285/week for SB Zoo Members
Train as a professional field biologist alongside the Zoo’s conservation team and learn about sustainable stewardship practices. For ages 8 – 12.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021:
The following Solvang Parks & Rec Camps still have availability:
Monday-Friday
10AM-12PM in Class + Composing at Home
$345 (per session)
Scholarships Available – Inquire with Director
Sibling and Multitrack Attendance
Discounts Available
Film & Video Game Music Composition Summer Camp is available to participants grades 8-12 and will take place in-person or via distance learning depending on covid restrictions at time of camp. Campers will be able to learn the basic or intermediate techniques of composing music to picture, whether it is to create a soundtrack for their home movies or for their next YouTube video. This camp will present fun and engaging activities to unleash the music composer in each musician. Both tracks also include introduction to DAW (digital audio workstation) and visiting guest speaker composers from the world of video games and film. (Riot games, Blizzard, tba.)
Track A – Composing music for Film and Video Games, including DAW introduction and guest speakers
Track B – Music Composition: In depth study of Form, Melody, Harmony and Music Theory, including DAW introduction as requested, with game and film composing guest speakers.
About Camp
Join us for a summer full of fun and dance!
This year, we are offering two different camps types for ages 5 and up with online and in-person class options.
Age Categories
"Kids" Camps: Suggested ages 5-10 years old*
"Tween/Teen" Camps: Suggested ages 11+ years old*
Each age category/camp will be offered every week, so everyone can participate in all the fun!
Tap Week
This camp will dive into all things tap!
This is a great time to learn tap basics, perfect skills, and learn more about musicality and rhythm.
These weeks will also have specialty sessions.
This camp will be held:
July 19th - 23rd
August 2nd - 6th
Variety Week
This camp is perfect for any student who wants to learn a little bit of everything! These weeks will cover hip hop, jazz, acro, ballet, contemporary, and more.
This camp will be held:
July 5th - 9th
July 12th - 16th
July 26th - 30th
August 9th - 13th
This camp is designed for any students who could benefit from a more specialized environment, with intermittent inclusive activities with our other Dance Jams camps.
Targeted for students ages 12 and up with varying abilities, are all welcome to join. This camp will focus on dance, stretching, rhythm, and more!
Camp will be held daily from 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Session 1: August 2nd- 6th
Session 2: August 9th - 13th
Rates
Early Bird Price (before 6/1): $110/week
Regular Price: $130/week
Ask us about our need based scholarships!
About Our Teachers:
The Dance Network's Dance Jams Connect! Adaptive Camps are taught by Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Certified instructors! Our teachers have been trained to apply fun and functional dance movement to evidence-based practices commonly used in ABA therapy and kinesiology to aid in reaching developmental goals of students with disabilities.
We highly encourage and welcome family, friends, and/or aides to assist with students!
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021:
The Surf & Kayak Camp has spaces open for Summer 2021! This will take place at UCSB's Campus Point and will include surfing instruction, kayak instruction, beach activities and environmental education. This camp is designed to encourage marine interaction through recreation and education. This is a unique opportunity for kids to learn about, respect and enjoy the resources our coast provides. UCSB Surf & Kayak Camp and UCSB Jr Lifeguards are the only youth programs authorized to use UCSB Campus Pt. and our staff consists of Certified Lifeguards with ocean rescue training. Camp is open to boys and girls ages 9-15. Due to the inherent risk involved with ocean activities, this camp is best suited to responsible children with strong swimming skills.
UPDATE AS OF JUNE 7, 2021: THE FOLLOWING SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE:
Beginning Golf for Women Age 8 and up
Olivas Links, 3750 Olivas Park Dr. July 24, 2021 to August 21, 2021
Billy Clower Acro at Barranca Vista Park Age At least 5 but less than 7y 11m Multiple sessions avail.
Billy Clower Hip Hop at Barranca Vista Park Ages 5-10 Multiple sessions and levels available
Billy Clower Jazz Dance at Billy Clower Dance Studio (Ages 7-12) Multiple Sessions avail.
Billy Clower Tap & Ballet Combo (Ages 2-12) Multiple Sessions & Levels avail.
Chess Camp Age At least 7 but less than 12
Barranca Vista Ctr July 19, 2021 to July 23, 2021
Dive Team Age At least 7 but less than 17
Ventura Aquatic Ctr June 14, 2021 to July 2, 2021
Fun-Gineering, Mix-Ups and More! Age At least 6 but less than 9y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021
Musical Theatre Camp - Annie Age At least 7 but less than 13y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 12, 2021 to July 16, 2021 View fee details
Musical Theatre Camp - Mama Mia! Age At least 10 but less than 15y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr August 2, 2021 to August 6, 2021 View fee details
Musical Theatre Camp - Shrek the Musical Age At least 7 but less than 13y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Paddle Sports for Kids (Age 9-13) Multiple Sessions Available
Pokémon Master Engineering Using LEGO® Age At least 7 but less than 10y 11m
Barranca Vista Ctr June 21, 2021 to June 25, 2021
Rocket Science and Astronomy! Age At least 7 but less than 12y 11m
July 26, 2021 to July 30, 2021
Super Powered Science Age At least 7 but less than 12y 11m
August 9, 2021 to August 13, 2021
USA Tennis (Ages 2-17) Multiple Levels & Sessions Available
Youth Evolution Basketball Age (4-12) Levels 1-3, Multiple Sessions Avail.
Youth Evolution Basketball Camp - NEW! Age At least 5 but less than 12
Basketball court June 21, 2021 to June 25, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer - Baby Kickers Age At least 2½ but less than 3½
Grass area July 17, 2021 to August 14, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer - Level 2 Age At least 5 but less than 8
Grass area July 12, 2021 to August 9, 2021
Youth Evolution Soccer Level 3/4 (Age 7-11) Multiple Sessions Avail.
Youth Evolution Soccer Camp (Ages 5-11) Multiple Sessions Avail.
Parents use Winnie to discover high-quality local daycares and preschools and learn all about their programs including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data and more. Child care providers use Winnie to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business efficiently.
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
Key resources and practical tips for navigating your role as caregiver for aging family members.
UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
By Phone
On the home page, click on the blue “Create Your Care Profile” button and follow these steps:
UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
UC Santa Barbara is introducing a new locally provided program to assist with the many Work-Life challenges that can arise when childcare falls through, school is closed, or an elderly family member needs assistance.
Starting October 1, 2021, Bright Horizons® is offering additional family and education benefits to help support all UCSB employees eligible for Core Benefits and above (including PostDocs), and your families when you need it most. Explore all your benefits below:
Register Now: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCSB using your UCSB NetID
If prompted, enter:
Employer Username: UCSB | Password: Benefits4You
Questions? Call 877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
*For the most up-to-date information on back-up care and COVID-19, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/covid19
Note: If your benefit eligibility cannot be confirmed, you can still register by calling 877-BH-CARES and your personal username and password will be delayed until confirmation is received from your employer.
By Phone
On the home page, click on the blue “Create Your Care Profile” button and follow these steps:
UC Santa Barbara can access up to 10 annual days of back-up care annually at subsidized rates. Center-based care is $15 per child/day or $25 per family/day. In-home care for children and adults is $6 per hour. Reservations for back-up care can be made:
Once care is reserved, you will receive a confirmation email. You may also indicate in your care profile that you’d like to receive care confirmations via phone Need help finding your own caregiver? You also have free membership to a database of sitters and elder caregivers through the Enhanced Family Supports program. Receive preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons® centers or take advantage of tuition discounts at our partner centers. Explore Sittercity's database of sitters and virtual sitting, pet care, and more. Access a discounted local placement service to find trained, screened nannies. Also take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment courses, as well as virtual and in-home learning pods.
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
Information about ScholarShare, California's 529 College Savings Plan
Emergency loans available to UCSB employees with an immediate need for funds as a result of an emergency, dire financial hardship, or no other source of money wiithin the necessary time to act
A growing list of discounts available to UCSB employees
Farmers GroupSelect(SM) auto, renter, and homeowners insurance
UC Santa Barbara is proud to introduce faculty and staff to an opportunity to access discounted auto and home insurance from Farmers GroupSelect(SM). Farmers GroupSelect can help you compare savings on auto, home, and renter's insurance using Farmers Insurance Choice(SM). Farmers Insurance Choice is a powerful tool that gives you access to multiple quotes from top carriers, so you can choose the auto, home, and renter's insurance for your individual needs.
If you’re interested in taking advantage of this employee benefit, call Farmers GroupSelect at 1-866-700-3113, or visit https://farmersinsurancechoice.com/UCSBemployees to go get your quotes today.
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
In addition to foundation-wide career-life policies and procedures, NSF provides several new opportunities in the specific solicitations highlighted in the NSF Career-Life Balance Initiative. These solicitations were chosen to introduce new paths, as they are considered to be our most prestigious and high-impact programs, serving graduate students (GRFP), postdoctoral fellows, early career academic awardees (CAREER) and institutions seeking to advance women in academia (ADVANCE).
The Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) program has been approved by President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and will be available as of July 1. Also effective July 1, UC’s new Adoption Assistance Plan will reimburse faculty and staff who are expanding their families through adoption for some of their related expenses.
With a Master’s Degree in art education, LeAnne combines her knowledge in classical art mediums and expertise with inducing creativity, to promote an expressive learning environment for all willing to dwell in the arts. She calls this place The Woods Art Studio.
Nestled in the San Antonio Canyon of Santa Barbara, California, The Woods Art Studio offers a cozy outdoor space that inspires and encourages creative minds to gather, explore and create.
UPDATE FOR SUMMER CAMPS; AS OF JUNE 7, 2021 THE FOLLOWING SUMMER CAMP HAS AVAILABILITY:
Ages 12 - 16 yrs
Daily Art & Craft projects include mixed media painting, drawing, 3-D construction, clay, fabric and found object assemblage. Breaks in the day are filled with exploring the Canyon, park picnics and colorful grass games.
Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.
Welcome Every Baby (WEB) a personalized home visitation program for newborns and their families in Santa Barbara County. Since 2002, the WEB program has been providing, at no charge to the families, confidential home visits by registered nurses that are certified in lactation. WEB focuses on the primary relationship between parents and their newborn(s). WEB, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and Dignity Health Home Health, is committed to providing all families with early postpartum support.
The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:
Parents use Winnie to discover high-quality local daycares and preschools and learn all about their programs including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data and more. Child care providers use Winnie to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business efficiently.
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
UCSB HR Benefits home page offers information concerning benefits enrollment, eligibility, enrollment changes, and UC insurance plan contact information.
The UCSB Health Care Facilitator program provides assistance in navigating the UC health plans and resolving problems with the UC health plans.
UCnet disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans
UCSB disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
The resources described on this website are primarily targeted for UCSB students, however, some resources are available to academic and staff personnel also.
http://food.ucsb.edu/
Hungry to Learn Flyer
http://food.ucsb.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/hungry-to-learn.pdf?sfvrsn=93f14969_0
Supporting Students
Nutritional Needs:
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
Coastal Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community by assisting local employees with their home buying needs.
University & Community Housing Services: Resources ranging from university housing contracts to off-campus rental listings as well as landlord/tenant dispute resolution, mediation program, and rental advice.
http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/contracts
Additional Information & Resources
Welcome Every Baby (WEB) a personalized home visitation program for newborns and their families in Santa Barbara County. Since 2002, the WEB program has been providing, at no charge to the families, confidential home visits by registered nurses that are certified in lactation. WEB focuses on the primary relationship between parents and their newborn(s). WEB, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and Dignity Health Home Health, is committed to providing all families with early postpartum support.
The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:
Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.
Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.
Please see UCSB’s campus website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, including Chancellor Henry Yang’s latest communication about the measures the campus is taking.
We will also try to include relevant resources here as they become available.
Farmers GroupSelect(SM) auto, renter, and homeowners insurance
UC Santa Barbara is proud to introduce faculty and staff to an opportunity to access discounted auto and home insurance from Farmers GroupSelect(SM). Farmers GroupSelect can help you compare savings on auto, home, and renter's insurance using Farmers Insurance Choice(SM). Farmers Insurance Choice is a powerful tool that gives you access to multiple quotes from top carriers, so you can choose the auto, home, and renter's insurance for your individual needs.
If you’re interested in taking advantage of this employee benefit, call Farmers GroupSelect at 1-866-700-3113, or visit https://farmersinsurancechoice.com/UCSBemployees to go get your quotes today.
Online toolkit for university students, faculty, and administrators on pregnancy and parenting.
