A R O UND U N D T O WN WN SUMMER SESSIONS Ca rpint eria L ocated at Carpinteria State Beach. June 23 through August 9, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Ages 9 to 17, $370, 805-684-5405 ext. 432. Sa nt a Ba rba ra L ocated at East Beach. June 23 through August 8, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Ages 9 to 17, $360, 805-897-2680. L ocated at Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry’s). Session 1: June 23 through July 11, 10 am to 2:45 pm; session 2: July 21 through August 8, 10 am to 2:45 pm. Ages 8 to 17, $285, 805-729-5028. UC Sa nt a Ba rba ra L ocated at Campus Point, Goleta Beach, and U CSB facilities. Session 1: June 23 through July 18, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm; session 2: July 21 through August 15, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Ages 8 to 17, $345 per session, $565 for both, 805-893-7616 ext. 3. Ref ugio L ocated at Refugio State Beach. Session 1: June 23 through July 11, 10 am to 3 pm; session 2: July 21 through August 8, 10 am to 3 pm. Ages 7 to 17, $295 for one session, $550 for both, 805-331-8018.
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that rockets you into the air and across the water like a whip. Try kiteboarding. Invented in Europe but made popular in Maui, the sport has taken local beaches by storm. Strapped to what looks like a wakeboard, kiteboarders are harnessed to inflatable sail that are powered purely by wind—current speed records reach nearly 65 miles per hour. As a pastime, kiteboarding is still the new kid in town. There’s currently only one licensed and insured place to take lessons in Santa Barbara, Airborne Kiteboarding. “Students start off by flying a t ainer kite on the beach,” explains Mike Sysavat, Airborne’s owner and instructor. “When the student is ready, we move the lesson to the water and practice all related techniques.” With each lesson lasting three hours, progress depends on the participant. “Most pick up the sport in about nine to 12 hours,” says Sysavat. “There are no prerequisites except to prepare for a lifetime of fun and adventure.” –VIJU MATHEW A I R B OR N E KI TEB OA R DI N G 805-403-3769, airbornekiteboarding.com. 48
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the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle. Former participant Sydney Vincent recalls her summers spent in Junior Lifeguards as “some of my most prominent childhood memories.” Taught by professionally trained ocean lifeguards, emergency medical technicians, state park offi ers, and fi efigh ers, the programs are an exciting, competitive summer activity for kids. Specific skills learned include fir t aid and CPR, ocean science, and beach and wave dynamics along with athletics like running, paddle boarding, and swimming. The programs, located throughout the greater Santa Barbara area (see “Summer Sessions”), also offer a variety of day trips and special events. –C har l otte Bry ant
Built in Japan of rugged cotton/nylon fabric and designed by surf/ skate icon Shawn Stussy , scoop up S-Double’s original Boardshort ($115, s-double.com) for some serious surf wear and tear.
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