Spring 2025

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

8 weeks in the water.

Experience our after-school program where kids deepen their connection with the ocean through play. Participants engage in ocean recreation, like sailing and surfing, learn about marine ecosystems, and build lasting friendships.

  • Grades 1-8

  • March 31st - May 23rd (No programs on Memorial Day)

  • Campus Point and Leadbetter

  • 3:30 - 5:30pm

Activities:

All skill levels are welcome

The minimum requirement to participate is being able to swim. We are able to welcome kids of all skills because of our exceptional coaches. Lead coaches are certified lifeguards with a minimum 3 years experience in ocean recreation. Supporting coaches have up-to-date CPR training, and demonstrated water safety skills in our pre-season training.

Waitlist & Scholarships

To ensure fairness and accessibility, 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 (i.e. only one day per week).

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.

Child in a red and black wetsuit surfing on the ocean.
Two people in wetsuits holding bodyboards on a beach with the ocean and blue sky in the background.
Two children wearing life jackets aboard a sailboat, one holding the tiller and the other looking ahead with a hand shading their eyes.
Three people in wetsuits playing in the ocean waves at the beach, with smiles and laughter.

LOCATION: LEADBETTER

Tuesday Turtles

Grades: 1-2

March 31st - May 23rd

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

March 31st - May 23rd

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

March 31st - May 23rd

Wednesdays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

Group of people in wetsuits with boogie boards in the ocean at sunset.

Thursday Threshers

Grades: 6-8

March 31st - May 23rd

Thursdays at Leadbetter Beach

3:30-5:30pm

People wearing wetsuits swimming and sitting on a paddleboard in a body of water.

Friday Flounders

Grades: 1-5

March 31st - May 23rd

Fridays at Leadbetter Beach

11:00am-1:00pm

LOCATION: CAMPUS POINT

Child playing in the sand at the beach, wearing a wetsuit, with the ocean in the background.

Surf n STEM - all girls

FREE PROGRAM

March 31st - May 23rd

Grades: 7-12

Mondays at Campus Point, Wednesdays at Girls Inc Goleta

3:30-5:30pm

Children in wetsuits learning to paddleboard on the ocean

Tuesday Tunas

March 31st - May 23rd

Grades: 1-2

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

March 31st - May 23rd

Grades: 3-5

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

March 31st - May 23rd

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

March 31st - May 23rd

Grades: 3-5

Fridays at Campus Point

3:30-5:30pm

 Spring 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 floating in a pool wearing a black wetsuit and cap, "East Beach Volleyball" print visible, with another person nearby.
People surfing in ocean waves near a beach at sunset, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.
Group of people sitting on surfboards on a sandy beach with ocean backdrop.

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!