Life Lab
Summer Camp 2026
Registration is now open!
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 - Register Here
Session 2: June 29 - July 2 (no July 3) - Register Here
Session 3: July 6 - 10 - Register Here
Session 4: July 13 - 17 - Register Here
Session 5: July 20 - 24 - Register Here
Session 6: July 27 - 31 - Register Here
Session full? Join the waitlist here.
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 (Early Bird Rates end March 16th):
$0-$60,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $50.00 (Session 2 full. Join the waitlist here.)
$60,001-$130,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $250.00 ($200 for Session 2)
$130,001 or More Combined, Annual Household Income: $500.00 ($400 for Session 2)
Aftercare:
$0-$60,000 Combined, Annual Household Income: $25.00 ($20 for Session 2)
$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)
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See more photos of past Garden Classroom Summer Day Camps