Youth Programs & Camps
Board Game Design Camp
Monday, July 25, 2022 thru Friday, July 29, 2022
1-4:30
Ages: 11-18
Do you love playing board games and want to design your own? This club is led by multiple facilitators who love all types of board games, with backgrounds in board game design, engineering, and teaching. Come get our help to create your very own board game from scratch! For the committed students, if you get to the point of finishing and completely testing your prototype game, we also have the ability to print you a professional copy to take home and play with friends and family! The maximum class size is 10 students, and we will have at least 2 instructors, so each student will get personalized help with developing their game.
Note: If there is enough interest, we will consider opening another session for additional hours or age ranges. Please contact colbylippincott@gmail.com if interested.
Cost: $285 / session, $225 for additional siblings
Location: Room A Rec Center
Board Game Design Camp Price: $285.00
Board Game Design Camp Sibling Price: $225.00
High School Engineering and Invention Workshop
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 thru Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Tuesdays, 1-4pm
Ages: High School
Description: Learn to solve engineering problems in a fun environment made to encourage out-of-the-box thinking, collaboration, and team building. Learn to use 3D modeling software, 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics, programming, and more to make anything you can dream up! Pick your own project, or work towards one of our many design challenges that change every session. Led by experienced engineers with a passion for innovation, and a history of having a blast working with high school students. No matter what your skill level, you will have fun and learn a ton.
Note: If there is enough interest, we will consider opening additional sessions or age ranges. Please contact colbylippincott@gmail.com if interested.
Hours: Tuesdays 1-4pm, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
Cost: $200, includes all project materials.
Ages: Highschool (entering or leaving ok)
Location: Room B
Engineering & Invention Workshop Price: $200.00
Karlin's Premier Toca (Indoor Soccer)
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 thru Wednesday, May 18, 2022
6:30-7:30, Wednesdays
Ages: 6-14
Coach Karlin teaches soccer fundamentals including passing, trapping, and ball control with an emphasis on footwork and fun! Choose from a variety of days and times, all held at the Buellton Rec Center Gymnasium.
Wednesdays, Ages 6-14 Price: $85.00
Rising Stars-Outdoor Sports Skills for Kids
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 thru Thursday, July 28, 2022
1:00-3:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Ages: 6-12
Join credentialed Physical Education teacher and coach David Ibsen for an introduction to a variety of outdoor organized sports and non-traditional games. Kids will have fun improving coordination and ball skills along with the social components of teamwork and communication. Sports will include basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and more along with non-traditional games of Yoshi, dodgeball, carousel ball, dodge-kick and kickball-basketball.
Class meets at Jonata gym in Buellton and cost includes a healthy snack each day.
Rising Stars Price: $200.00
Sports Adventures for Home School Students
Wednesdays, 12-2pm
Ages: 11 and up
Learn a new skill or be challenged to take it to the next level. Physical outdoor adventures geared to a home school schedule. Meet at Rec Center unless noted otherwise.
Session 5: May 11-25--Greatest Hits
Session 5, Greatest Hits Price: $30.00
Tiny Tot Jamboree
Ages: 1-5
On-Going at the Rec Center in Room A.
Tuesdays at 9:30am or 10:45am
Wednesdays at 9:30am
Thursdays at 5:30pm
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!
Masks are optional at this time. All instruments are sanitized each class.
8 class pass $100 and can be used for any combination of Tiny Tot Jamboree or Movers & Tumblers Classes!
1 Child $15 per class -- $10 for each additional sibling
Once you have purchased your class, please contact Ms Julie at TinyTotJamboree@gmail.com, or on FaceBook @TinyTotJamboree, to reserve your spot in the class you want. We cannot guarantee space if you arrive the day of class without a reservation due to class size limits. You can also contact her there if you have any questions.
Single class Price: $15.00
Additional Sibling Price: $10.00
Tiny Tot 8 pass Price: $100.00
Tiny Tot Movers & Tumblers
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 thru Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Ages: 1-4
Wednesdays 11 am and 5:30 pm
May 18 - August 31 (closed July 20th)
Join Ms Julie in her brand new class to get your toddlers moving in the most fun ways possible!
This class will focus on fun and exciting ways to move - from stretching, balance, and basic tumbling moves, to obstacle courses, parachutes, kicking, throwing, and so much more!
This is NOT a full Gymnastics Class, it's just a beginning class to get toddlers moving and socializing! Classes held in the Gym
8 class pass $100 and can be used for any combination of Tiny Tot Jamboree or Movers & Tumblers Classes!
1 Child $15 per class -- $10 for each additional sibling
Once you have purchased your class, please contact Ms Julie at TinyTotJamboree@gmail.com, or on FaceBook @TinyTotJamboree, to reserve your spot in the class you want. We cannot guarantee space if you arrive the day of class without a reservation due to class size limits. You can also contact her there if you have any questions.
Tiny Tot Tumblers-Drop In Price: $15.00
Tiny Tot Tumblers-Sibling Price: $10.00
Tiny Tot Tumblers-8 Pass Price: $100.00
Row, Hike, Bike Camp @ Lake Cachuma
Monday, June 13, 2022 thru Thursday, June 16, 2022
8-4pm
Ages: 12-16
Get moving with professional rowing instruction from Mission Rowing staff in single sculls in the morning, break for rest and lunch, and then Paul Smith leads biking and hiking in the afternoon. Bring plenty of water and a lunch daily, along with sunscreen and helmet. Bring your own mountain bike or borrow one of ours.
Row, Hike, Bike Camp Price: $225.00
Artsy Fingers Summer Camp
1:00-4:00pm
Ages: 6-13
Session 1: June 6-10
Session 2: July 18-22
Session 3: August 1-5
Ukrainian-American artist and educator Irina Malkmus leads this fantastic camp where your child will learn to think and feel like an artist. Kids will develop their creative expression through drawing and painting with a variety of materials, delving into unique subjects each day while offering foundational tools and techniques. A healthy snack and all materials are provided. $250/session, $200 for siblings, Buellton Rec Center
Artsy Fingers Session 1 Price: $250.00
Artsy Fingers Session 2 Price: $250.00
Artsy Fingers Session 3 Price: $250.00
Sibling Price: $200.00
Basketball Camp
9am-12pm
Ages: 6-13
Session 1: June 27-July 1
Session 2: July 25-29
Credentialed P.E. teacher David Ibsen 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. Buellton Rec Center Gym.
Session 1 June 27-July 1 Price: $170.00
Session 2 July 25-29 Price: $170.00
Fairy Tale Fun Camp
Monday, July 18, 2022 thru Friday, July 22, 2022
9-10:15am, Monday-Friday
Ages: 4-6
Join us for a week of Fairy Tale Fun! Activities include dancing, games, crafts and more...with a different theme each day! Mermaids, princesses, fairies, cowgirls and more! Instructor Allison Firey is a musician/actress with past experience in numerous national musical theatre tours, performing for the Walt Disney Corporation, and former owner of Enchanted Princess Events. Price includes includes snack and materials. Buellton Rec Center Room A
SOLD OUT
Glitz, Glam and Crafts Camp
Monday, July 18, 2022 thru Friday, July 22, 2022
10:30-11:45am, M-F
Ages: 6-11
Join us for a week of Glitz, Glam and Crafts! Daily themes include jewelry day, slime day, spa day, Tea Party and more! Instructor Allison Firey is a musician/actress with past experience in numerous national musical theatre tours, performing for the Walt Disney Corporation, and former owner of Enchanted Princess Events. Price includes snack and materials. Buellton Rec Center Room A
SOLD OUT
Karlin's Futsal Premier Toca (Indoor Soccer Camp)
9am-12 noon
Ages: 6-14
Monday-Wednesday, 9am-12noon, ages 6-14, $140, Buellton Rec Center
Session 1: June 20-22
Session 2: July 18-20
Futsal/Indoor Soccer skills clinic. Karlin Ladera teaches coordination, passing, trapping, ball control and footwork. Tennis shoes and shin guards required.
Session 1 June 20-22 Price: $140.00
Session 2 July 18-20 Price: $140.00
Music and Movement Camp with Miss Malia
Monday-Friday
Ages: 4-7
Join in on the fun as we sing and dance our way into summer. Each week Miss Malia has a different theme that includes nature, seasons, cities and beach exploration. This class provides children with the opportunity to utilize their imagination in a fun, dynamic and musically centered environment.
Malia has been teaching children for over 15 years. She enjoys creating age appropriate curriculum to bring fundamental musical concepts to young children.
Camp 1 June 20-24 12-3pm
Camp 2 June 27-July 1 12:15-3:15pm
June 20-24 (Camp 1) Price: $200.00
June 27-July 1 (Camp 2) Price: $200.00
Skatepark Safari Camp
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 thru Thursday, July 07, 2022
12-5pm
Ages: 10-15
Grab your skateboard or scooter and join us as we head to the best skate parks in our county and beyond. Don’t forget your helmet and safety gear! Bring water, sunscreen and sack lunch daily. Meet at Buellton Rec Center
SOLD OUT
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Summer Day Camp
Monday, June 13, 2022 thru Friday, August 12, 2022
7:30am- 6pm
Ages: 6-12
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE-CLICK EACH WEEK TO SEE DAYS
Get active and have fun this summer! Play games, enjoy sports, do arts & crafts, and more, plus weekly Wednesday field trips and Beach Fridays! Bring a nutritious sack lunch daily along with sunscreen and water bottle. Daily snack provided. Meet at Buellton Rec Center
Week 1: June 13-17— Rock’n Jump
Week 2: June 20-24—Avila Barn & Central Coast Aquarium
Week 3: June 27-July 1—Museum of Natural History
Week 4: July 5-8**—Rancho Bowl
Week 5: July 11-15—Santa Barbara Zoo
Week 6: July 18-22—Cachuma Nature Cruise
Week 7: July 25-29—SLO Railroad Museum & Sinsheimer Park
Week 8: Aug 1-5—Boomer's
Week 9: Aug 8-12--Mustang Water Slides (SOLD OUT)
*Field trips subject to change.
**4 day week due to holiday, $200/4 days
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Surf Camps
M-Th, 8:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 11-16
Join surf instructor Paul Smith water fun at local beaches! Bring a sack lunch and sunscreen daily and money for snack on the way home. Longboards provided if needed. Wetsuits highly recommended.
Week 1 July 11-14 (All experience levels welcome) SOLD OUT
Week 2 July 18-21 SOLD OUT
Week 3 Aug 1-4* (Advanced Only; Requires Staff Approval to register)
(drop off/pickup at Buellton Rec Center)
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Teen Camps
M-Th, 8am-4pm
Ages: 12-16
Teen Camp 1
June 20-23, $225/4 days
Experience a week of varied activities including kayaking, hiking, scooter/skate and local beaches. Bring water, sunscreen, swimsuit and towel, and sack lunch daily. Meet at Buellton Rec Center
Teen Camp 2 SOLD OUT
June 27-30, $225/4 days
Enjoy a week of varied activities including disc golf, rock climbing, sandboarding and local beaches. Bring water, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and sack lunch daily. Meet at Buellton Rec Center
Teen Camp Week 1 Price: $225.00
Tennis Camp
Tuesday, July 05, 2022 thru Thursday, July 07, 2022
9-11am
Ages: 10-15
Instructors Paul Smith, Kristen Thomsen, and other local guest coaches provide a week of tennis fun and technique. All skill levels welcome. Limited number of tennis racquets available. Bring water, snack, and sunscreen daily.
Meet at High School Tennis Courts
SOLD OUT
Trips for Kids Mountain Bike Camp
Monday, June 06, 2022 thru Thursday, June 09, 2022
M-Th, 8am-4pm
Ages: 12-16
Ride the best of Santa Barbara County’s trails including Ellwood, Orcutt Hill, Johnson Ranch and more! 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. Meet at Buellton Rec Center.
TFK Mountain Bike Camp Price: $225.00
Violin Camps
Monday, June 13, 2022 thru Friday, June 17, 2022
text for times and schedule
Ages: Ages 5+
Classes held at Oak Valley Elementary School in Room 113
Take advantage of a special week of violin camps and instruction by Diane Byington of the Solvang Conservatory. Pay online at buelltonrec.com, e-mail her at diane@solvang-conservatory.org to schedule times between 10am-8pm during the week of June 12-18.
· Violin Camp (Full Program): $100, 2 private lessons with ensemble. Previous experience required. Must audition with instructor for correct placement in ensemble.
· Violin Camp (Half Program): $50, 1 private lesson, no ensemble. Previous experience required.
· Introduction to the Violin: $100, 5 classes in 5 days, No experience needed. Learn how to hold the instrument, produce a good tone with the bow, place your fingers, and play a piece from the Suzuki repertoire. Parents of children under 13 attend and learn with their child.
Introduction to Violin Price: $100.00
Violin Camp-half program Price: $50.00
Violin Camp-full program Price: $100.00
The Zone
Located at the Buellton Rec Center. The fully equipped game room at the Buellton Rec Center. Youths in grades 6-12 can hang out with friends, play games, and socialize in a safe, supervised environment.
So you want to be a Zonie!?!?!
- The Zone is a supervised after school game center & hang out area
- Available to students from all schools grades 6th and up
- Open Mondays 1:30-6:00pm, Tuesday – Friday 3:10-6:00pm
- $1.00 per entry, Punch cards are available for purchase at the Rec Center front office or online. (No advance sign-up necessary)
- Homework time is encouraged but not mandatory, internet and computer are available
- Vending Machine items for $1.00-$1.50 available for purchase
- Bad language and/or bullying will not be tolerated & may result in suspension from The Zone
- No electronics allowed, there is a phone available at The Zone for phone calls home
- Special fields trips & event opportunities are occasionally offered for an additional fee
- All students must have a youth registration form filled out, forms are available at the Rec Center office or can be filled out online at buelltonrec.com under “Register”
Feel free to call the Buellton Rec Center with any questions at 688-1086
Karlin's Premier Toca (Indoor Soccer)
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 thru Wednesday, May 18, 2022
6:30-7:30, Wednesdays
Ages: 6-14
Coach Karlin teaches soccer fundamentals including passing, trapping, and ball control with an emphasis on footwork and fun! Choose from a variety of days and times, all held at the Buellton Rec Center Gymnasium.
Wednesdays, Ages 6-14 Price: $85.00