Nature Adventures Camps & Classes
Throughout the year, we offer camps and classes that bring kids into contact with nature and get them excited about science. Wondering about camp details or funding? Check out our frequently asked questions and scholarships pages. Being a Member has its perks, including early registration for some membership levels in summer and camp discounts for all levels year-round. Become a Member today.
Upcoming Dates:
- Registration opens November 7 for Winter Break Camps
- Three-day Fall Break Camps, November 24–26
- One-day Green Friday Camp, November 28
- Winter Break Camps, December 22–23 and 29–30
- Registration opens December 5 at 3:00 PM for Winter After-school Camps
- Winter After-school Camps, January 15–February 29
Fall Break Camps: November 24–26
Museum
Ages 4–12* / Museum / Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (extended day available to 5:00 PM) / Members $225, non-members $250
Together we will dive into the changing seasons, exploring fall as a transition time between summer and winter. Exploring wildlife and nature, we will learn how the changing seasons affect the ecosystem. We'll further our understanding and appreciation for nature, science, and art by developing a nature journal. At the end of the program, we will have developed a high-quality understanding of the local flora and fauna that populates Mission Creek, and will be able to identify the changes that the seasons bring!
*Camps will be grouped by ages 4–5, 6–8, 9–12.
Green Friday Camp: November 28
Museum
Ages 4–9* / Museum / Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM / Members and non-members $65
Come explore the Museum on a fun and exciting educational journey. We'll play in the Backyard, dive into the exhibit halls, and develop our appreciation for nature together.
*Camps will be grouped by ages 4–6, 7–9.
Winter Break Camps:
Two Day Camps - December 22–23 and 29–30
Single Day Camps - December 26 and January 2
9:00 AM–3:00 PM (extended day available to 5:00 PM)
Museum
Ages 4–12 / Museum / Monday & Tuesday or Friday / Members $150, non-members $175
Join our Nature Adventures Winter Camps and explore what makes California’s coastal winters so special. From the rugged chaparral to our one-of-a-kind transverse mountain range, campers will uncover the natural secrets that make Santa Barbara a unique place on the planet. Every camp brings new discoveries, from the Ice Age to the present, as we investigate how local animals adapt and depend on one another to survive. Campers will build their observation skills, spark their curiosity, and experience the joy of hands-on science in nature.
Sign up for one session or all. Each day is a new adventure!
Winter After-school Camps: January 15 - February 19
Museum
Ages 4–6 / Museum / Wednesdays / 3:00–5:00 PM / Members $200, non-members $225
Dive deep with Nature Adventures and learn how the plants and animals in Mission Canyon soak up the important winter rains that sustain them all year. We will be learning how trees absorb and store water, how the raccoons and skunks frequent the creeks and which birds live here all year and which ones pass through to other pastures.
Ages 6–8 / Museum / Mondays / 3:00–5:00 PM / Members $200, non-members $225
Campers will scientifically investigate how plants move water and leaves produce oxygen. We will also dive deeper into creativity with hands-on art activities. This camp is designed and developed to complement our new exhibit, The Living Print. Participants will develop both a scientific understanding as well as an artistic sensibility towards the local environment.
Contact Us
Questions? Please email Nature Adventures Manager Clay Sipiora at csipiora@sbnature2.org or call 805-682-4711 ext. 136.
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