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In support of families facing COVID-related challenges, there is no cost to register for Young Writers Camp Online. For families able to make a donation, contributions made will go to compensate our teachers for their valuable time. If you are interested in donating, please contact us at scwripywc@gmail.com.
Registration information and online camp details are listed here:
scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com. For more information or help with registration, contact Young Writers Camp at scwripywc@gmail.com.
The following open online programs serve students entering grades 4-12:
EXPLORING THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAY July 13-24
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 9th - 12th
Teacher: Brandon Janes (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
For many students, the college entrance essay is one of the most challenging (and fun) essays that they will ever have to write. The course will help demystify the college essay writing process. Students will learn traits of effective college entrance essays, practice writing to a number of different prompts, and work with teachers and peers to enhance the quality of their own writing.
WRITING EXPLORATION July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Tues & Thurs open by appointment
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Kristin Jensen Dodge (Oxnard School District); Ian Foutz (Ocean View Elementary School District).
Come experiment and play with all sorts of writing this summer- poetry, narrative, fiction, nonfiction, persuasive argument and much more! Your camp leaders will give you great writing models and inspiring prompts on Mondays and Wednesdays when we all Zoom together and then you'll have Tuesdays and Thursdays to work independently on all, or maybe just one, of the prompts you got on the previous day(s). One of the camp leaders will be available for video conferences on those independent work days if needed. Friday we will all come together again to share one or two pieces of our writing in breakout rooms and to the whole group. At the end of the two weeks, we will have a celebration as each writer displays the piece they wrote that they are most proud of. And that piece of writing will be put into a digital anthology that will be shared with all of the Young Writers in our camp session.
EXPLORING GENRES: “THE SPRINKLED DONUT” July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Randi Seligson (Los Angeles Union School District)
The Exploring Genre’s Workshop will expose students to a variety of writing styles and genres (like sprinkles on a donut) through interesting exercises that will stretch writing muscles. Students will engage in a diverse array of writing activities to practice and improve their skills.
WRITING WARRIORS: WRITING ACROSS GENRES July 20-30
Dates/Time: Mon-Thurs, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 6th - 8th
Teachers: Jan Ferrer (Santa Barbara Unified School District); Leina Ball (Ventura County Office of Education)
Flex your creativity, explore a variety of writing strategies, and meet new friends this summer! During this two-week camp, we’ll play with poetry, fiddle with fiction, and knock on the door of non-fiction.
MULTIGENRE PROJECT: TWO WEEK SESSION WRITING EXPLORATION CAMP
July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Availability of teachers for review, feedback, sharing and development of ideas: Tues & Thurs, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 7th - 9th / 10th - 12th
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 2-week camp introduces students to the multi-genre project. Writers select a topic of interest to write about and explore various genres to express ideas. A multi-genre project features a collection of writing that looks at your topic from different angles and will help writers develop research skills and strengthen writing ability. Writing comes in all forms and the first week will focus on forms of writing and settling on a topic idea. The second week will focus on fine-tuning your idea and creating a digital portfolio of work that writers will have the option to share and receive feedback on from other writers in the class.
There are many genres of writing and here is a short list that will start writers thinking about the opportunities for writing: movie script, news article, song lyrics, recipes, comic strip, essay, advice column, resume, job application, instruction manual, classified ad, emails, infographics … the list goes on - think about all the writing interacted with on a daily basis and work on developing the writing that interests you the most. Who knows? Perhaps you will find a writing genre that piques your interest and starts you thinking about your future plans for school and career!
ADVANCED WRITING SEMINAR: YOU HAVE WRITING GOALS YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE July 27-31
Dates/Times: Asynchronous
Availability of optional exercises/prompts at 9:00am on Google Classroom; teacher feedback,from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 8th + up
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 1-week camp gives students already working on a piece of writing (short story, novel, play, book of verse, etc.) time and an audience. Students are given optional activities to assist them with their work, time to share and receive feedback on their work from teachers and other campers, and hopefully by the end of the week time frame, ideas about where to possibly publish their work.
A typical day at online camp this year will vary depending on the course, but generally they include an exploration of various writing styles, practice with multiple genres, and structured writing workshops with peer mentor groups. This leads to a deeper understanding of the writing process and what it means to be a part of a writing community. The curriculum shifts based on the focus of the camp and the preference of the students and teachers.The camps are modeled on practices the teachers have engaged in themselves. Every set of about 16 students (grouped by age) is co-taught by two teachers who have participated in the intensive month-long SCWriP Summer Institute in Composition and Critical Literacy, deepening their understanding of the art of teaching writing while also deepening their personal writing skills.
The level of instruction across all camps is high caliber. Multiple teachers across the camps have been awarded Teacher of the Year and other high distinctions in their schools or districts. Often, camps have teachers who are themselves published authors. More information about teachers instructing each camp is available at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com.
“Using technology tools effectively is a 21st Century skill that all students must learn,” commented Kristin Jensen Dodge, a long time YWC teacher, and award-winning 31 year veteran teacher – the last 17 years of which have been at RJ Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering in Oxnard as an English and AVID teacher. “Young Writers Camp is a non-threatening, nurturing environment for students to write, collaborate, revise and publish their work while learning and refining those essential tech skills.”
Before COVID, SCWriP was originally scheduled to return for a fourth summer to partner with Rio School District and Pleasant Valley School District, and was continuing to strengthen its high school offering with a new partnership with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
In 2019, the camp’s open enrollment sessions across two locations (UCSB and Cal Lutheran) served over 100 students, while closed partnerships with Rio School District, Oxnard Union High School District, and Pleasant Valley School District served approximately 200 more. Prior years have also featured various locations in Buellton, Ventura, and Carpinteria.
About Young Writers Camp
Young Writers Camp, a program of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB, began in 1993 as a way to inspire a love of writing in youth, increase equitable access to high-caliber writing instruction, and provide SCWriP fellows extended professional development opportunities in the summer. The camp has served thousands of children across the Central Coast, from Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria, providing a nurturing environment for students to grow their writing confidence and skills. Learn more at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com/about or at Facebook.com/SCWriPYWC.
Contact: Nicole Wald (805) 636-62327
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In support of families facing COVID-related challenges, there is no cost to register for Young Writers Camp Online. For families able to make a donation, contributions made will go to compensate our teachers for their valuable time. If you are interested in donating, please contact us at scwripywc@gmail.com.
Registration information and online camp details are listed here:
scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com. For more information or help with registration, contact Young Writers Camp at scwripywc@gmail.com.
The following open online programs serve students entering grades 4-12:
EXPLORING THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAY July 13-24
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 9th - 12th
Teacher: Brandon Janes (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
For many students, the college entrance essay is one of the most challenging (and fun) essays that they will ever have to write. The course will help demystify the college essay writing process. Students will learn traits of effective college entrance essays, practice writing to a number of different prompts, and work with teachers and peers to enhance the quality of their own writing.
WRITING EXPLORATION July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Tues & Thurs open by appointment
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Kristin Jensen Dodge (Oxnard School District); Ian Foutz (Ocean View Elementary School District).
Come experiment and play with all sorts of writing this summer- poetry, narrative, fiction, nonfiction, persuasive argument and much more! Your camp leaders will give you great writing models and inspiring prompts on Mondays and Wednesdays when we all Zoom together and then you'll have Tuesdays and Thursdays to work independently on all, or maybe just one, of the prompts you got on the previous day(s). One of the camp leaders will be available for video conferences on those independent work days if needed. Friday we will all come together again to share one or two pieces of our writing in breakout rooms and to the whole group. At the end of the two weeks, we will have a celebration as each writer displays the piece they wrote that they are most proud of. And that piece of writing will be put into a digital anthology that will be shared with all of the Young Writers in our camp session.
EXPLORING GENRES: “THE SPRINKLED DONUT” July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Randi Seligson (Los Angeles Union School District)
The Exploring Genre’s Workshop will expose students to a variety of writing styles and genres (like sprinkles on a donut) through interesting exercises that will stretch writing muscles. Students will engage in a diverse array of writing activities to practice and improve their skills.
WRITING WARRIORS: WRITING ACROSS GENRES July 20-30
Dates/Time: Mon-Thurs, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 6th - 8th
Teachers: Jan Ferrer (Santa Barbara Unified School District); Leina Ball (Ventura County Office of Education)
Flex your creativity, explore a variety of writing strategies, and meet new friends this summer! During this two-week camp, we’ll play with poetry, fiddle with fiction, and knock on the door of non-fiction.
MULTIGENRE PROJECT: TWO WEEK SESSION WRITING EXPLORATION CAMP
July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Availability of teachers for review, feedback, sharing and development of ideas: Tues & Thurs, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 7th - 9th / 10th - 12th
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 2-week camp introduces students to the multi-genre project. Writers select a topic of interest to write about and explore various genres to express ideas. A multi-genre project features a collection of writing that looks at your topic from different angles and will help writers develop research skills and strengthen writing ability. Writing comes in all forms and the first week will focus on forms of writing and settling on a topic idea. The second week will focus on fine-tuning your idea and creating a digital portfolio of work that writers will have the option to share and receive feedback on from other writers in the class.
There are many genres of writing and here is a short list that will start writers thinking about the opportunities for writing: movie script, news article, song lyrics, recipes, comic strip, essay, advice column, resume, job application, instruction manual, classified ad, emails, infographics … the list goes on - think about all the writing interacted with on a daily basis and work on developing the writing that interests you the most. Who knows? Perhaps you will find a writing genre that piques your interest and starts you thinking about your future plans for school and career!
ADVANCED WRITING SEMINAR: YOU HAVE WRITING GOALS YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE July 27-31
Dates/Times: Asynchronous
Availability of optional exercises/prompts at 9:00am on Google Classroom; teacher feedback,from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 8th + up
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 1-week camp gives students already working on a piece of writing (short story, novel, play, book of verse, etc.) time and an audience. Students are given optional activities to assist them with their work, time to share and receive feedback on their work from teachers and other campers, and hopefully by the end of the week time frame, ideas about where to possibly publish their work.
A typical day at online camp this year will vary depending on the course, but generally they include an exploration of various writing styles, practice with multiple genres, and structured writing workshops with peer mentor groups. This leads to a deeper understanding of the writing process and what it means to be a part of a writing community. The curriculum shifts based on the focus of the camp and the preference of the students and teachers.The camps are modeled on practices the teachers have engaged in themselves. Every set of about 16 students (grouped by age) is co-taught by two teachers who have participated in the intensive month-long SCWriP Summer Institute in Composition and Critical Literacy, deepening their understanding of the art of teaching writing while also deepening their personal writing skills.
The level of instruction across all camps is high caliber. Multiple teachers across the camps have been awarded Teacher of the Year and other high distinctions in their schools or districts. Often, camps have teachers who are themselves published authors. More information about teachers instructing each camp is available at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com.
“Using technology tools effectively is a 21st Century skill that all students must learn,” commented Kristin Jensen Dodge, a long time YWC teacher, and award-winning 31 year veteran teacher – the last 17 years of which have been at RJ Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering in Oxnard as an English and AVID teacher. “Young Writers Camp is a non-threatening, nurturing environment for students to write, collaborate, revise and publish their work while learning and refining those essential tech skills.”
Before COVID, SCWriP was originally scheduled to return for a fourth summer to partner with Rio School District and Pleasant Valley School District, and was continuing to strengthen its high school offering with a new partnership with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
In 2019, the camp’s open enrollment sessions across two locations (UCSB and Cal Lutheran) served over 100 students, while closed partnerships with Rio School District, Oxnard Union High School District, and Pleasant Valley School District served approximately 200 more. Prior years have also featured various locations in Buellton, Ventura, and Carpinteria.
About Young Writers Camp
Young Writers Camp, a program of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB, began in 1993 as a way to inspire a love of writing in youth, increase equitable access to high-caliber writing instruction, and provide SCWriP fellows extended professional development opportunities in the summer. The camp has served thousands of children across the Central Coast, from Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria, providing a nurturing environment for students to grow their writing confidence and skills. Learn more at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com/about or at Facebook.com/SCWriPYWC.
Contact: Nicole Wald (805) 636-62327
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.
Summer day camps at UCSB
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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
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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After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs
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After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)
In support of families facing COVID-related challenges, there is no cost to register for Young Writers Camp Online. For families able to make a donation, contributions made will go to compensate our teachers for their valuable time. If you are interested in donating, please contact us at scwripywc@gmail.com.
Registration information and online camp details are listed here:
scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com. For more information or help with registration, contact Young Writers Camp at scwripywc@gmail.com.
The following open online programs serve students entering grades 4-12:
EXPLORING THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE ESSAY July 13-24
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 9th - 12th
Teacher: Brandon Janes (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
For many students, the college entrance essay is one of the most challenging (and fun) essays that they will ever have to write. The course will help demystify the college essay writing process. Students will learn traits of effective college entrance essays, practice writing to a number of different prompts, and work with teachers and peers to enhance the quality of their own writing.
WRITING EXPLORATION July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Tues & Thurs open by appointment
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Kristin Jensen Dodge (Oxnard School District); Ian Foutz (Ocean View Elementary School District).
Come experiment and play with all sorts of writing this summer- poetry, narrative, fiction, nonfiction, persuasive argument and much more! Your camp leaders will give you great writing models and inspiring prompts on Mondays and Wednesdays when we all Zoom together and then you'll have Tuesdays and Thursdays to work independently on all, or maybe just one, of the prompts you got on the previous day(s). One of the camp leaders will be available for video conferences on those independent work days if needed. Friday we will all come together again to share one or two pieces of our writing in breakout rooms and to the whole group. At the end of the two weeks, we will have a celebration as each writer displays the piece they wrote that they are most proud of. And that piece of writing will be put into a digital anthology that will be shared with all of the Young Writers in our camp session.
EXPLORING GENRES: “THE SPRINKLED DONUT” July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 4th - 6th
Teachers: Randi Seligson (Los Angeles Union School District)
The Exploring Genre’s Workshop will expose students to a variety of writing styles and genres (like sprinkles on a donut) through interesting exercises that will stretch writing muscles. Students will engage in a diverse array of writing activities to practice and improve their skills.
WRITING WARRIORS: WRITING ACROSS GENRES July 20-30
Dates/Time: Mon-Thurs, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 6th - 8th
Teachers: Jan Ferrer (Santa Barbara Unified School District); Leina Ball (Ventura County Office of Education)
Flex your creativity, explore a variety of writing strategies, and meet new friends this summer! During this two-week camp, we’ll play with poetry, fiddle with fiction, and knock on the door of non-fiction.
MULTIGENRE PROJECT: TWO WEEK SESSION WRITING EXPLORATION CAMP
July 20-31
Dates/Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, from 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Availability of teachers for review, feedback, sharing and development of ideas: Tues & Thurs, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades: Students entering 7th - 9th / 10th - 12th
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 2-week camp introduces students to the multi-genre project. Writers select a topic of interest to write about and explore various genres to express ideas. A multi-genre project features a collection of writing that looks at your topic from different angles and will help writers develop research skills and strengthen writing ability. Writing comes in all forms and the first week will focus on forms of writing and settling on a topic idea. The second week will focus on fine-tuning your idea and creating a digital portfolio of work that writers will have the option to share and receive feedback on from other writers in the class.
There are many genres of writing and here is a short list that will start writers thinking about the opportunities for writing: movie script, news article, song lyrics, recipes, comic strip, essay, advice column, resume, job application, instruction manual, classified ad, emails, infographics … the list goes on - think about all the writing interacted with on a daily basis and work on developing the writing that interests you the most. Who knows? Perhaps you will find a writing genre that piques your interest and starts you thinking about your future plans for school and career!
ADVANCED WRITING SEMINAR: YOU HAVE WRITING GOALS YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE July 27-31
Dates/Times: Asynchronous
Availability of optional exercises/prompts at 9:00am on Google Classroom; teacher feedback,from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Students entering 8th + up
Teachers: Camille Kavon (Oxnard Union High School District); Melissa Wood-Glusac (Conejo Valley Unified School District)
This 1-week camp gives students already working on a piece of writing (short story, novel, play, book of verse, etc.) time and an audience. Students are given optional activities to assist them with their work, time to share and receive feedback on their work from teachers and other campers, and hopefully by the end of the week time frame, ideas about where to possibly publish their work.
A typical day at online camp this year will vary depending on the course, but generally they include an exploration of various writing styles, practice with multiple genres, and structured writing workshops with peer mentor groups. This leads to a deeper understanding of the writing process and what it means to be a part of a writing community. The curriculum shifts based on the focus of the camp and the preference of the students and teachers.The camps are modeled on practices the teachers have engaged in themselves. Every set of about 16 students (grouped by age) is co-taught by two teachers who have participated in the intensive month-long SCWriP Summer Institute in Composition and Critical Literacy, deepening their understanding of the art of teaching writing while also deepening their personal writing skills.
The level of instruction across all camps is high caliber. Multiple teachers across the camps have been awarded Teacher of the Year and other high distinctions in their schools or districts. Often, camps have teachers who are themselves published authors. More information about teachers instructing each camp is available at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com.
“Using technology tools effectively is a 21st Century skill that all students must learn,” commented Kristin Jensen Dodge, a long time YWC teacher, and award-winning 31 year veteran teacher – the last 17 years of which have been at RJ Frank Academy of Marine Science and Engineering in Oxnard as an English and AVID teacher. “Young Writers Camp is a non-threatening, nurturing environment for students to write, collaborate, revise and publish their work while learning and refining those essential tech skills.”
Before COVID, SCWriP was originally scheduled to return for a fourth summer to partner with Rio School District and Pleasant Valley School District, and was continuing to strengthen its high school offering with a new partnership with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
In 2019, the camp’s open enrollment sessions across two locations (UCSB and Cal Lutheran) served over 100 students, while closed partnerships with Rio School District, Oxnard Union High School District, and Pleasant Valley School District served approximately 200 more. Prior years have also featured various locations in Buellton, Ventura, and Carpinteria.
About Young Writers Camp
Young Writers Camp, a program of the South Coast Writing Project (SCWriP) at UCSB, began in 1993 as a way to inspire a love of writing in youth, increase equitable access to high-caliber writing instruction, and provide SCWriP fellows extended professional development opportunities in the summer. The camp has served thousands of children across the Central Coast, from Thousand Oaks to Santa Maria, providing a nurturing environment for students to grow their writing confidence and skills. Learn more at scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com/about or at Facebook.com/SCWriPYWC.
Contact: Nicole Wald (805) 636-62327
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
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
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center
After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees free access to Sittercity's comprehensive database of babysitters, nannies, elder companions, pet sitters, and housekeepers.
https://www.sittercity.com/universityofcalifornia
Summary description of Bright Horizons Care Advantage program, eligibility criteria, and contact information.
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/other-benefits/family-care-resources.html
Note to Staff: This benefit is subject to collective bargaining. If you’re a represented employee, see the Bargaining Units & Contracts page on UCnet to see your current contract.
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 employees have access to auto, renter and homeowners insurance through California Casualty. Employees deal directly with the insurer, and premiums may be paid through payroll deduction.
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
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
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.
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
A listing of some of the UCSB wellness and health programs. Most of these services are for UCSB employees only.
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:
A listing of some of the UCSB wellness and health programs. Most of these services are for UCSB employees only.
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.
Online toolkit for university students, faculty, and administrators on pregnancy and parenting.
