Week 1: woodshop week 1
Dates: June 15 – June 18 (Closed June 19)
Payment Processed: Monday, June 8
Woodshop Week 1: Back by popular demand and based on participant feedback… this year’s schedule has been adjusted to give teens more time in the shop! Participants will take on brand-new woodworking projects while continuing to build skills with tools and foundational construction techniques. Teens will also take part in two interactive sessions with guest speakers, to learn about their work and careers. Whether you built last year or are joining for the first time, get ready for new projects, more shop time, and plenty of chances to create!
Closed Friday, July 19th for Juneteenth
Week 2: woodshop week 2
Dates: June 22 – June 26
Payment Processed: Monday, June 15
Woodshop Week 2: If you enjoyed the first woodshop session or want to start fresh, this week is for you! Learn from 2 new guest speakers and build on the skills you learned in the first session or try something completely new. Either way, you’ll leave with something handmade that you can be proud of.
Week 3: cooking competition
Dates: June 29 – July 2
Payment Processed: Monday, June 22
Cooking Competition: From crafting your own recipes to tackling team challenges under time and ingredient limits, get ready to get creative in the kitchen! Learn new cooking skills, experiment with fresh recipes, and taste your delicious creations, all while teaming up and building connections with your classmates.
Closed Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day
Week 4: Sports and movement
Dates: July 6 – July 10
Payment Processed: Monday, June 29
Sports & Movement: Stay active, try new things, and have a bast! From surfing to yoga, this week is all about moving your body, getting outside, and exploring a variety of sports and activities. Challenge yourself, learn new skills, and team up with friends for games and exercises that keep you moving, laughing, and having fun every step of the way!
Week 5: fashion design
Dates: July 13 – July 17
Payment Processed: Monday, July 6
Fashion Design: If you’re into fashion, this is your week to shine! Learn how to upcycle thrifted clothes and create pieces that reflect your personal style. Throughout the week, teens will experiment with fabrics, techniques, and design ideas to bring their unique vision to life. By the end, you’ll have one-of-a-kind fashion creations you can keep and wear with pride!
Week 6: summer market place
Dates: July 20 – July 24
Payment Processed: Monday, July 13
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Summer Market Place: Ready to create, sell, and earn? This week, you’ll design your own products while learning key skills in budgeting, customer service, and sales. At the end of the week, you’ll sell your creations to friends and family at a Teen Center market and take home the cash from your profits. Join this week to have fun and put your entrepreneurial ideas into action!
Week 7: she leads – summer edition
Dates: July 27 – July 31
Payment Processed: Monday, July 20
SheLeads- Summer Edition: This week we’re joining forces with Girls Inc. Of Carpinteria. Campers will step into the professional world through daily field trips to local businesses and nonprofits. Girls will hear directly from inspiring women leaders and explore careers in fields such as animal care, fashion and merchandising, and nonprofit work. It’s a week of inspiration, confidence-building, and imagining bold futures.
Week 8: dare to do – final week
Dates: August 3 – August 7
Payment Processed: Monday, July 27
Dare to Do – Final Week: Finish summer strong! This week is all about bravery, teamwork, and fun challenges. Explore a State Street scavenger hunt, crack codes in an escape room, and take on a variety of exciting and challenging activities. The week ends with our annual water park field trip — the ultimate way to celebrate a summer full of memories!
BOLD & INDEPENDENT 
SMART & EDUCATED 
STRONG & HEALTHY