Weekend Seasons
Eight weeks, one session a week. The same twelve kids and mentors each session.
Sept 13 – Nov 1
Currently accepting registrations for all grade bands. Spots allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and priority rules.
Select Fall 2026Dates TBD
Get notified as soon as the lottery and general sign-up windows open for Spring 2027.
Ages
6–14 Years
Season
8 Weeks
Sessions
Sundays
Team Size
12 Kids Max
Ratio
3:1 Kids/Mentor
Cost
Sliding Scale
What our sessions look like
Surfing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddling, snorkeling and freediving, outrigger canoeing, kayaking, tide pooling, weather forecasting, and beach cleanups. We offer a range of activities so every kid finds the one that gets them excited about the ocean.
Surfing & Boogie Boarding
Stand-up Paddling
Snorkeling & Freediving
Outrigger Canoeing
Fall 2026 Teams
Browse the open teams below and register for the one that fits your schedule.
Sunday · 1:30–3:30pm · Leadbetter · Grades 1–5
Price is never a barrier.
We operate a sliding scale that matches what you are able to afford. Fully funded spots are available for high-need families.
How spots are assigned
80% First Come, First Served
Standard registration window slots are filled strictly according to submission time.
20% Weighted Lottery
Allocated to maintain equitable access across all program teams.
3 things the lottery weighs
Equity indicators, family structure, and local high-need school partnerships.
Next time, odds rise
If you did not receive a slot last season, your lottery placement weight increases proportionally.
Eight weeks, on purpose
Weeks 1–2
Discover your comfort zone
Meet your team and coaches.
Weeks 3–4
Find your footing
Learn how to play in the ocean.
Weeks 5–6
Stretch your comfort zone
Try going deeper in the water.
Weeks 7–8
Become an ocean steward
Develop ownership for the ocean's wellbeing.
Field-based ocean science and coastal exploration
We make naturalists out of every participant through an immersive curriculum that places science at the center of play.
Meteorology
Learn to read pressure systems, wind behaviors, coastal fog trends, and wave propagation mechanics firsthand.
Our curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at UCSB.
Locations
Every site is chosen for safe, easy drop-off and direct beach access.
Leadbetter Beach
Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Drop-off is at the main grassy area next to the restroom pavilion. Parking is available in the public lot (first 15 minutes free). Coach contact will be shared with registered families.
How we keep kids safe
All lead coaches carry current lifeguard certifications with a minimum of 3 years of ocean recreation experience. Program ratios are kept strictly to 3:1 so that no mentor ever loses close-range visual contact.
The training is the program
We do not bring in casual seasonal staff. Every mentor undergoes rigorous weekly instruction, emergency drill simulations, and ongoing educational training.
Water safety to standard
Rigorous timed ocean rescue exercises, first aid, and regional swell response.
Culturally responsive practice
Coaching methods designed to uplift kids from all backgrounds, building safe physical spaces.
A shared field guide
Common pedagogical frameworks across oceanography, safety, and leadership milestones.
“We revisit our training every season to ensure standard compliance. It's not just onboarding; it's a permanent practice of leadership.”
— Coach Lead Coordinator
What kids take home
Belonging
A cohort where kids are known, valued, and safe.
Confidence
The pride of crossing limits in safe waters.
A real voice
Practice expressing feelings and values.
Ocean literacy
Firsthand safety and science expertise.
Team mentality
Strong habits of collaborative care.
We almost didn't sign up because of the cost. The sliding scale made it possible for our family. I'm so grateful — my daughter talks about Sea League every single day.
— Maria L., Parent of a 2nd Grader
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from parents about the Weekend Seasons program.
Ready to get in the water?
Spots fill up fast when registration opens. Find the right team for your kid today.