Camp Sessions Information.
Each camp is designed to inspire, stretch, and engage your camper through hands-on, playful exploration. We’ll ask them to solve problems, be curious, playful, empowered, and embrace challenges. Be sure to ask your campers how they practiced these camp values.
While campers explore something new daily, we follow a general schedule outline for snack breaks, off-site lunches, and activities.
Drop-off and Pick-up Information
Drop Off
Drop-off starts no earlier than 8:50 AM (except for extended day campers) and is always at the back of MOXI at our Exploration Lab, along Kimberly Avenue. On the first day of camp, you will need to confirm your contact information, your camper’s information, and all approved pick-up person(s).
Pick Up
Pick up is at 3:00 PM, also at the back of MOXI at the Exploration Lab, along Kimberly Avenue.
All campers can ONLY be signed out of camp by an adult on the approved pick-up persons list with a valid photo identification. Please inform your pick-up person(s) to bring photo identification with them each day that they pick up your camper.
Late pick-up policy
First occurrence: warning
Second occurrence: $1/minute charge for each minute late after 15 minutes
Parking
Limited parking is available on Kimberly Avenue. There is also free 75-minute parking at the Amtrak train station parking lot next to the museum.
Please do not park in our Director and Vendor ONLY parking spaces or block that entrance unless you need to use the available ADA parking.
Extended Day
Extended Day drop off starts no earlier than 8:00 AM and is at the back of the museum at the Exploration Lab, along Kimberly Avenue.
Extended Day pick up is anytime 3 PM – 5 PM latest. For pick up after 3:15 PM, please head to the museum’s front desk. The staff there will check your ID then radio our Camps Team to bring your camper over to head out.
During extended day care, campers play in the museum and do various activities and/or crafts in our Exploration Lab or Innovation Workshop.
What to do before camp
- Fill out and email your camper’s supplemental information form to camps@moxi.org.
- Make sure MOXI has the correct email and phone number on file for your camper’s primary contact.
- Add camps@moxi.org to your contacts to ensure you never miss an email.
- Check out our FAQs below
Daily Schedule
8 AM*
Extended Day drop off begins
9 AM
Drop Off
9:10 AM
Welcome
9:15 AM
Museum Exploration
10 AM
Morning Activity
10:25 AM
Snack Break
11 AM
STEAM Activity
12 PM
Lunch
1 PM
Afternoon Activity(/ies)
3 PM
Pick Up
3:10 PM*
Extended Day Only – Afternoon Activities and Museum Time.
5 PM*
Extended Day Only – Campers must be picked up by 5 PM
*extended care from 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM every day*
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 16 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.
