Lobster Jo's offers numerous programs around Santa Barbara County. Focusing on summer camps, we strive to provide unique experiences that are tailored to the best activities around town. From skating at the waterfront to art in the FunkZone, from beach play at Stern's wharf, to adventures in Goleta's newest parks, we want your kids to know the town like the back of their hand!
ADVENTURE & CURIOSITY
INSPIRE
TOMORROW'S LEADERS
We Are FUN. We Are STEWARDS.
The best beach day, every day! At Lobster Jo’s Beach Camp, children enjoy a mix of ocean activities, beach-themed arts and crafts, and plenty of group games. Friendly sandcastle contests, surfing, and beach party karaoke are just some of the fun in store for campers at Lobster Jo’s!
Art Camp
Campers will enjoy the best of both worlds at Lobster Jo's Art Camp! Mornings are dedicated to daily art lessons where children can explore their creativity through a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpting, plant pressing, and beading. In the afternoon, campers will head outside for some fun at Lobster Jo's Beach Camp!
Skate Camp
Where better to get "shred-ucated" than the coolest skate park on the west coast? Children at Skate Camp learn proper skateboarding technique, practice new skills, and explore the challenges of Santa Barbara's famous Skater's Point. At the end of each day, campers get a chance to show off their skills to family and friends. All skill levels are welcome at Skate Camp!
Half Day
Let campers continue their summer fun at Lobster Jo's Half-Day, where we will escort your camper from Ceramics, Skate, or Beach Volleyball Camp to Lobster Jo's Beach Camp for three hours of fun from 12 P.M. - 3 P.M.
Junior Counselors
JC's get to experience the life of a camp counselor all the while earning Community Service Hours for their high school graduation requirements. Hopefully one day we'll have them as a real counselor!
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- Santa Barbara Resident
"Lobster Jo’s was wonderful. My 11 year old learned new skills, made friends and was never bored. Came home each day had a snack and a nap, which never happens. She loved it!!"
-Goleta Local
"Please continue this program the rest of the summer and bring it back next summer. The camp is incredibly well run, the counselors are excellent and my daughter has loved her time there."
- Santa Barbaran
"Lobster Jo's Beach Camp is super fabulous. My son has learned how to have fun in the water and on the beach (how could he not you ask, well he was not really a beach guy until this camp). The counselors are great and attentive and help the kids work through any issues that come up. Everyone is positive and upbeat and there is a ton of fun things to do. We are so thankful for this experience! Thank you Lobster Jo & Team!!!"
- Goletian
"Out of about a dozen summer camps we tried this year, LJ's was the clear winner. My 7-year-old was excited to go in the morning, and was exhausted by the time we picked him up. The counselors are cool, and their attitude is contagious. The camp has a section of the beach clearly demarcated with giant lobster flags, and the dropoff/pickup is easy from the Garden St. lot. The kids are in and out of the water constantly, and counselors were good about sunscreen re-application."