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Tennis Camp

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation offers summer tennis camps for youth of all skill levels.

▌ Editor's read The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department operates various summer camps, including a Tennis Camp, as indicated on their 'Youth Summer Camps' page (https://sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov/activities/youth/summer-camps). The camps are day programs, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The website provides general information about camp registration, locations, and a 'Parent Handbook' link, though the handbook itself was not directly accessible from the main camps page. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff background check policies on the summer camps overview. The organization is a municipal entity, suggesting a level of public oversight and accountability. Social media handles for the department are provided on their main website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Tennis 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: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Municipal Tennis Courts, 1414 Park Pl, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Phone: (805) 564-5418
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Contact for pricing 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tennis Camp

What ages does Tennis Camp accept?
Tennis Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Camp cost?
Tennis 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 Camp's hours?
Tennis 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 Camp?
Tennis 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 Camp provide lunch?
Tennis 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 Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Santa Barbara?
Tennis 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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