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Ocean Skills and Science for the Next Generation.

Surf, swim, snorkel, and education for kids 6–14 in Santa Barbara.

What We Do

Connection over competition.

The ocean instantly connects youth with wild nature, promoting a healthy body, a curious mind, and a reason to protect the coast. Through ocean-based recreation we mentor kids to learn ocean skills, have fun, and create real relationships.

Kids exploring the tide pools
Our Programs

Our Fun & Adventure Programs

Weekend Sessions
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Weekend Sessions

Ages 6-14 · Spring & Fall

Eight-week season, on a weekend - for families whose weekdays don't have room in them.

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After-School Seasons
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After-School Seasons

Ages 6-14 · Spring & Fall

Eight weeks, one afternoon a week, same team and same coaches the whole way through.

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Summer Camp
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Summer Camp

Ages 6-14 · June-August

Week long, full day. Mornings outside with Wilderness Youth Project, afternoons in the pool.

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Big Blue Bridge
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Big Blue Bridge

Ages 6-14 · Learn to Swim

Swim lessons for kids who aren't ready for the ocean yet. Everyone starts somewhere.

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Pelagix
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Pelagix

Grades 3-9 · School Programs

Your class comes to the coast. We provide the instruction, gear, safety, and staff.

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Custom & Private Groups
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Custom & Private Groups

All Ages · By Inquiry

One-off sessions and bespoke programs built with your organization. Tell us what you have in mind.

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Connecting communities to their coastline.

450Kids in the water each year
56%Attend on scholarships
300+First-time ocean experiences
6Years on the Santa Barbara coast

Price is never a barrier.

Our flagship after-school program runs on a sliding scale based on household size and income. It's calculated automatically when you register. There are no separate forms or conversations needed to qualify.

What families say about Sea League

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Sea League completely transformed how my daughter interacts with the ocean. She used to be timid, but now she's the first one running into the surf. The mentors are incredible.

Sarah J.

Parent of a 3rd Grader

Mentors your kids will truly look up to

Our coaches are college students who are certified lifeguards, skilled watermen and women, and close enough in age that a ten-year-old can picture a version of themselves as an ocean steward.

Meet the Team
Sea League coaches with a group of kids at the shore

Our Proud Partners

Wilderness Youth Project logo
Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at UCSB logo
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper logo
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara logo
Channel Islands YMCA logo
Coastal Conservancy logo
Schmidt Family Foundation logo
Santa Barbara Foundation logo
WHALE TAIL Grants — Protect Our Coast and Oceans Fund logo
Buell logo
Avasol logo
Coastal Fund logo
Towbes Foundation logo
Justice Outside logo
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More Ways to Help

It takes a community to make these programs possible. Whether you can contribute financially, share your time, or spread the word, your support helps get more kids in the water.

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$450 puts one kid through a full eight-week season.

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