Fall 2025

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

8 weeks in the water.

Experience our 8-week Spring season, an after-school program designed to deepen children's connection with the ocean through interactive play. Think of it as a blend of physical education and environmental science, where kids engage in ocean activities, learn about marine ecosystems, and build friendships - all without the homework.

  • Registration OPEN NOW!

  • Season Dates: September 29th - November 21

  • Grades 1-8

  • Campus Point and Leadbetter

  • Once a week for 8 weeks

  • Monday - Thursday 3:30-5:30pm

  • Fridays 10am-12pm.

Activities:

All skill levels are welcome - must be able to swim.

We are able to welcome kids of all skills because of our exceptional facilitators. Our coaches all have up-to-date First Aid/CPR training and demonstrated water safety skills through life guard /emergency response training.

Waitlist & Scholarships

To ensure fairness and accessibility, everyone is initially placed on our waitlist.

Sea League uses a weighted lottery system for program registration. This system considers various factors, including economic need and previous participation to allocate spots equitably.

You may sign up for multiple sessions but participants will only be admitted to one program per season (only one day per week).

Pricing

We use a sliding scale for our registration cost to assure that price is not a barrier of entry. To see how you may qualify for a scholarship, please click register below and create a user login.

Two people in wetsuits surfing, one on a surfboard attempting to stand, with coastal scenery and blue water.
Group surf lesson on a beach with instructor demonstrating positioning on a surfboard while students watch attentively.
Two people in wetsuits on a surfboard in the ocean, with one person standing and flexing their arms, clear blue sky.

LOCATION: LEADBETTER

Tuesday Turtles

Grades: 1-2

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Tuesdays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

Child and adult smiling while laying on a surfboard in the ocean, wearing wetsuits. Other surfers and coastal scenery in the background.

Monday Manta Rays

Grades: 3-5

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Mondays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

Two surfers on the ocean, one standing on a surfboard riding a wave and the other paddling. Background shows coastline with buildings and trees under a clear blue sky.

Wednesday Whales

Grades: 3-5

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Wednesdays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

Thursday Threshers

Grades: 3-5

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Thursdays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

Friday Flounders

Grades: 1-2

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Fridays at Leadbetter Beach

10:00am-12:00pm

LOCATION: CAMPUS POINT

Monday Makos ~ all girls

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Grades: 6-10

Mondays at Campus Point

3:30-5:30pm

Children in wetsuits learning to paddleboard on the ocean

Tuesday Tunas

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Grades: 3-5

Tuesdays at Campus Point

3:30-5:30pm

Group of people in wetsuits carrying surfboards on a sandy beach near the ocean, with rocky shoreline and grassy cliffs.

Wednesday White Sea Bass

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Grades: 1-2

Wednesdays at Campus Point

3:30-5:30pm

Two children in wetsuits on a kayak on the water, one standing and flexing arms, with a distant tree-covered coastline under a blue sky.

Thursday Tiburones

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Grades: 6-8

Thursdays at Campus Point

3:30-5:30pm

Surfers riding a wave in the ocean with two sailboats in the distance.

Friday Flying Fish

Sept 29 - Nov 21

Grades: 3-5

Fridays at Campus Point

10am-12pm

 Fall Program FAQs

  • Our weighted lottery system aims to provide fair access to Sea League programs while prioritizing certain groups to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment. Here's how it works:

    1. Create or Log In to Your Account: Begin by logging into your existing account or creating a new one on our registration portal.

    2. Select and Prioritize Sessions: Choose the Sea League sessions you wish to attend and rank them by priority. You can list multiple sessions to increase your chances of selection.

    3. Weighted Criteria: Our lottery system gives additional weight to applicants based on several criteria, including but not limited to:

      • Returning participants

      • Residents of underrepresented or underserved communities

      • Families who have not had prior opportunities to participate

    4. Notification: One month before the season starts, our registrar will contact you via email. You will either receive a confirmation of your admission into a session or a notice if you were not admitted this season.

    5. Waitlist and Future Opportunities: If not admitted, you may be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if a spot becomes available. Additionally, not being admitted this season may increase your chances in future lotteries due to the weighted system.

    For any questions or assistance, please reach out to us at info@thesealeague.org.

  • Safety is our utmost priority. We guarantee best water safety practices with certified lifeguards and experienced instructors leading our activities. We also ensure a low ratio of participants to instructors for personalized attention and care.

  • While there are no strict prerequisites, we recommend basic swimming skills for our water-based activities. Don’t know how to swim, no problem - join us for the Big Blue Bridge to learn how to swim.

PROOF OF INCOME

If you need assistance, we are here to support you. We trust that your provided household income is accurate.

Sliding scale prices per participant based on California Housing and Community Development Guidelines for Santa Barbara, CA

*A one-time non-refundable deposit of $30 will be charged upon registration. A $30 retainer fee per family is non-refundable on cancelled registrations. This retainer fee may not be transferred to a different program or participant.
Man in black wetsuit and cap floating in a pool while interacting with a child and another person nearby.
Silhouettes of two people surfing on a wave at sunset, with a bright sky and palm trees in the background.
Group of people having a surf lesson on the beach with surfboards on the sand and the ocean in the background.

Sea League is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization fiscally sponsored by

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Still have questions?

If you don't find the answers you're looking for in our FAQ, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information—we're here to help!