Campership Alliance Applications Now Open!
Every Child Deserves A Camp Story
The Campership Alliance is a community-based collaboration dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities for children and young adults from low-income families in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. As the lead agency, SBPAL works closely with community partners—including the Santa Barbara Zoo, Parks and Recreation, and other local organizations—to allocate and distribute camp scholarships. These scholarships enable participants to attend ONE weeklong local summer camp, offering them a meaningful and enriching experience they might not otherwise have access to.
Campership Alliance es una colaboración comunitaria dedicada a proporcionar oportunidades de becas para niños y jóvenes de familias de bajos ingresos en Goleta, Santa Bárbara y Carpintería. Como agencia principal, SBPAL trabaja estrechamente con socios comunitarios, incluyendo el Zoológico de Santa Bárbara, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación y otras organizaciones locales, para asignar y distribuir becas de campamento. Estas becas permiten que los participantes asistan a UN campamento de verano local durante una semana, brindándoles una experiencia significativa y enriquecedora que de otro modo no tendrían.
A Message from SBPAL’s Executive Director
Seventeen years ago, I joined PAL to help with Campership Alliance—and since then, I’ve seen just how deeply these camps impact children and families. I’ve heard the stories, seen the joy, and felt the transformation brought to life every summer.
I know how much heart and hard work goes into each camp. Each of our partners brings something special—whether it’s art, science, nature, or culture— creating an incredible mix of opportunities for Santa Barbara youth who might not otherwise be able to attend a camp during summer break.
Thanks to our generous local partners and donations from SBPAL supporters, the Campership Alliance program has given 7,600 children access to camp and awarded over $2.7 million in scholarships over 24 years. That’s something to celebrate!
Here’s to more summers full of growth, laughter, and magic.
2025 CAMPERSHIP ALLIANCE PARTNERS
2025 Agency Of The Year: Santa Barbara Zoo
The Agency of the Year award was created to recognize organizations that go above and beyond for the youth and families we serve—and this year, no one embodies that spirit more than the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Zoo camps are always among the first to fill up, and it’s no surprise why. Parents and kids alike know just how special and unforgettable their camp experiences are. From their exceptional programming to their warm, welcoming staff, the Zoo consistently raises the bar.
They’re the only agency to offer camps for our youngest participants—starting at just 3 years old!
They also provide a hot lunch every day (a huge win for busy families), and if that wasn’t impressive enough, they even offer overnight camps that create memories kids talk about for years. It’s no wonder we have families telling us their kids beg to go to Zoo Camp.
Santa Barbara Zoo, thank you for your dedication, creativity, and heart. Your commitment to making camp magical is felt by every child who walks through your gates.
We are so proud to name you our 2025 Agency of the Year.
Congratulations!
Campership Alliance 2026 Qualifications
Scholarship Income Limits
The household size and income limits listed below will be used to determine eligibility for full summer camp scholarships. These income limits are based on the 2025 guidelines set by the Department of Housing and Community Development for Santa Barbara County. Families with incomes at or below these limits qualify for the scholarship, but please note that it does not cover the registration fee.
Límites de Ingresos para Becas
Los límites de ingresos según el tamaño del hogar que se indican a continuación se utilizarán para determinar la elegibilidad para las becas completas de campamento de verano. Estos límites de ingresos se basan en las pautas de 2025 establecidas por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Santa Bárbara. Las familias con ingresos iguales o menores a estos límites califican para la beca, pero tenga en cuenta que no cubre la tarifa de inscripción.
*Gross income levels shown * Niveles de ingresos brutos mostrados
Please Note: Households with income at or below the levels shown in the provided chart are eligible for the summer camp scholarship. Receiving a scholarship does not waive the registration fee.
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To qualify for a Campership Alliance summer camp, recipients must meet the gross income criteria and be an enrolled student in a Goleta, Santa Barbara, or Carpinteria school.
Los beneficiarios de las becas de Campership Alliance para campamentos de verano deben cumplir con los criterios de ingresos brutos y residir en Goleta, Santa Bárbara o Carpintería.
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2025 Income Tax Return
2025 W-2
Most recent 2 months' worth of all paystubs in
The household CalFresh Letter (must be active during summer 2026)
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We’ve made it simple to apply for a full summer camp scholarship through Campership Alliance. Scholarships are available for youth ages 3 to 17 from income eligible families living in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria.
Orientation opens February 9, 2026
All families must complete the online orientation in order to participate in Campership Alliance. Starting February 9, 2026, families can watch the orientation video below in English and Spanish and complete the required quiz to access the next steps.
Families who do not complete orientation will be asked to join the waitlist.
Step 1: Complete Orientation
Watch the orientation video (English or Spanish) and complete the quiz with a score of 100 percent. You may retake the quiz as many times as needed.
Important for your privacy: please redact any Social Security numbers on any documents you submit.
Step 2: Complete Application in TraxSolutions
Find our online registration portal here: Trax Online Registration
You will need to create a TraxSolutions account if you do not already have one.
Then enroll your child or children in the activity: “Summer Camp Campership Alliance”
After enrolling, upload acceptable proof of income so we can verify eligibility.
Step 3: Schedule Your Priority Registration Appointment
After your income is approved, you will receive the Priority Registration scheduling link by email.
Appointment times are limited and scheduled first come first served, so please schedule as soon as the link becomes available March 6, 2026 at 5pm.
Step 4: Priority Registration Day
Priority Registration Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 am. This is the first day camp scholarships are allocated.
Orientation Videos
English Orientation Video
You are almost done
After you finish the video, please complete the quiz using the link below. You need a perfect score to complete orientation, and you can try again as many times as needed.
Start the quiz
Spanish Orientation Video
Ya casi terminas
Después de ver el video, por favor completa el examen usando el enlace de abajo. Necesitas obtener una calificación perfecta para completar la orientación. Puedes intentarlo las veces que sea necesario.
Every child deserves a camp story
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