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▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 8–14

Tennis and Swim Camp

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation offers a Tennis and Swim Camp for youth, focusing on skill development in both sports within a fun, supervised environment.

▌ Editor's read The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation department operates the Tennis and Swim Camp, indicating it is a municipal program. The camp is listed under 'Youth Summer Camps' on their official website (sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/activities/youth/summer-camps). While specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated on the provided page, the camp's affiliation with a city department suggests a level of public accountability. The program is clearly a day camp, offering activities in tennis and swimming. Social media handles for Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation are available, providing additional avenues for information and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Tennis and Swim Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 620 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Phone: (805) 564-5418
  • Cost notes: Contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Tennis and Swim Camp

What ages does Tennis and Swim Camp accept?
Tennis and Swim Camp is open to children ages 8–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tennis and Swim Camp cost?
Tennis and Swim Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Tennis and Swim Camp's hours?
Tennis and Swim Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Tennis and Swim Camp?
Tennis and Swim Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tennis and Swim Camp provide lunch?
Tennis and Swim Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Tennis and Swim Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Santa Barbara?
Tennis and Swim Camp is one of 12 community/rec center camps in Santa Barbara that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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