Registration for 2026 Summer Camps opens Tuesday, March 3 at noon.
Stay tuned for more information by signing up for our newsletters.
Explore Our Camps
Monday, March 30, 2026 - Friday, April 3, 2026
Calling all space explorers! The galaxy is recruiting its newest space troop. We're looking for collaborative, curious, and brave kids to help solve problems that are out of this world.
Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, June 12, 2026
NOTE: SBUSD + many other schools still in session. Check schedule before enrolling. Warm up your creativity for the summer ahead while learning new making and art skills through different projects each day. Explore with clay, cardboard, paper, fabric, and more as we create mini masterpieces to take home.
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026
Planes, trains, boats, and cars! Explore things that fly, roll, and float as you help MOXI friends on their adventures. Build cars to race, design paper airplanes, and float handmade boats. Get inspired by the people who keep us moving with field trips to the train station and the harbor.
Monday, June 22, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026
Discover your inner superpowers and save the day using science and engineering. Join our superhero training academy to build your superhero identity, explore the science of superpowers and use engineering to create super-gadgets. Will you be able to complete your training to save the day?
Monday, June 29, 2026 - Thursday, July 2, 2026
Become a MOXI-Certified Maker in paper arts by learning how to make your own paper, and learn new ways to fold, paste, cut, and print, to create something incredible. Use a variety of papers, techniques, and creativity to create a product, build your brand, and embrace your entrepreneurial spirit in the exclusive, end-of-the-week Makers Market open to friends and family.
Monday, July 6, 2026 - Friday, July 10, 2026
Become a MOXI-Certified Maker in paper arts by learning how to make your own paper, and learn new ways to fold, paste, cut, and print, to create something incredible. Use a variety of papers, techniques, and creativity to create a product, build your brand, and embrace your entrepreneurial spirit in the exclusive, end-of-the-week Makers Market open to friends and family.
Monday, July 13, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026
Calling all space explorers! The galaxy is recruiting its newest space troop. We're looking for collaborative, curious, and brave kids to help solve problems that are out of this world!
Monday, July 20, 2026 - Friday, July 24, 2026
“Come in space command. Do you copy?” MOXI needs your help with our newest mission as we dive into systems unknown. This mission will require cadets to use coding, robots, innovative problem solving, and collaboration with their crewmates. Do you have what it takes?
Monday, July 27, 2026 - Thursday, July 30, 2026
Are you intrigued by mixing, measuring, and mess-making? Does the ooey, gooey, slimy, and sticky sound like fun? Don’t miss a week of laboratory and studio fun with messy mixtures, paint splatters, tons of bubbles, and more!
Monday, August 3, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026
Are you intrigued by the ooey, the gooey, the slimy, and sticky? Or things that snap, fizz, and pop? Do you like to mix, measure, and mess-make? Don’t miss a week of laboratory fun with colorful + messy mixtures, giant bubbles, special slimes, and (carefully monitored) explosions!
Monday, August 10, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Are you intrigued by the ooey, the gooey, the slimy, and sticky? Or things that snap, fizz, and pop? Do you often ask, “I wonder what would happen if….?” Don’t miss a week of laboratory fun with messy mixtures, giant bubbles, special slimes, and (carefully monitored) explosions!
Refund Policy
Standard Refund Policy
All requests to cancel participation in a camp must be made in writing to camps@moxi.org. Cancellations requested up to one month prior to the camp start date will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations requested up to 2 weeks before the camp start date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations requested less than 2 weeks before the camp start date are not eligible for a refund.
MOXI Camp
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my camper bring?
- Comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing you wouldn’t mind getting dirty
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Lunch and snacks
- Backpack for carrying everything
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
What Not to Bring
- Phones or smart watches
- Toys or other valuables
Optional
- Medication (in its original container)*
- Sunglasses
- Hat for additional sun protection
Campers will be given a camp t-shirt upon arrival and be asked to wear it for the duration of camp.
Additional shirts are available for purchase ($20).
*MOXI staff cannot administer camper medication
What should I expect from other campers?
There will be 18 campers at each MOXI session. We expect campers to get along, occasionally split into groups, and work together in teams for most of the day.
What does lunch look like for MOXI camps?
Lunch takes place off-site every day at a local park (Ambassador Park and Chase Palm Park) and at the beach near the Santa Barbara Wharf.
Campers are escorted from the museum to the park by volunteers and CPR-certified Camp Counselors equipped with emergency contact information, a first aid kit, radios, and extra supplies.
Campers are encouraged to bring their lunch, water, and sunscreen with them every day and are invited to play a number of different games and activities.
What communication should I expect before + during camps?
MOXI Camps will send an email the Monday before, the first day of camp, and then on the last day. Texts will be sent the Friday before and Thursday.
How do MOXI Camps handle behavior management?
Camp staff will maintain safety, stay calm, and help regulate and keep all campers safe (physically + emotionally). MOXI does not tolerate bullying of any sort. A primary care/pick up person will be contacted if we experience behavior issues of any sort.
What qualifications do MOXI camp staff have?
High School graduates, trained in CPR + First Aid Certified, with previous experience working with kids.
Contact Information
Leah Forester, Camps + Outreach Manager
leah.forester@moxi.org / (805) 770-5010
Kyle Dent, Camps + Outreach Coordinator
kyle.dent@moxi.org / (805) 845-6149
Camps Team
Our camp staff is often quite busy during the camp day, if your matter is urgent, please contact MOXI’s front desk, (805) 770-5000, or the camp text-line (833) 676 –4849 and they can connect you to a camp team member.
MOXI will notify the primary contact via email or phone in the event of significant changes to the camp schedule. In an emergency, staff will reach out via phone.
Please make sure MOXI has the correct email and phone number on file for your camper’s primary contact.
