Life Lab
Summer Camp 2026
Registration is now closed. Sign up here to be notified about Summer Camp 2027.
We’re thrilled to offer a summer camp program where a vibrant, diverse group of campers and staff come together to explore the outdoors, plant seeds, make farm-fresh snacks, sing songs, and grow side by side!
2026 Summer Camp Dates:
Session 1: June 22 - 26
Session 2: June 29 - July 2 (no July 3)
Session 3: July 6 - 10
Session 4: July 13 - 17
Session 5: July 20 - 24
Session 6: July 27 - 31
*Registration closes 2 weeks before each session.
Camp Hours:
9 am - 3 pm
Aftercare Hours:
3 pm - 5 pm (Limited spaces available)
Ages:
7-10 year olds
(Child’s age as of June 22, 2026)
Location:
Life Lab Garden Classroom, located on
the UCSC Farm.
Questions?
Check out our camp FAQ here.
Sliding Scale Pricing:
$0-$60,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $50.00
$60,001-$130,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $275.00 ($220 for Session 2)
$130,001 or More Combined, Annual Household Income: $525.00 ($420 for Session 2)
Aftercare:
$0-$60,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $25.00
$60,001-$130,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $85.00 ($70 for Session 2)
$130,001 or More Combined, Annual Household Income: $160.00 ($130 for Session 2)
Subscribe here for notifications about summer camp and family programs.
See more photos of past Garden Classroom Summer Day Camps