Each Project California participant selects one of the following activities as an afternoon elective. Each elective will run for the entire four weeks of the program, three afternoons per week. The other two days per week are spent in and around Santa Barbara and the surrounding beaches.

Improve your tennis game with the help of professional instruction. Your time will be spent honing your skills and competing with your fellow players and instructors. All skill levels are welcome.

Here is your chance to take professional golf instruction at a local course with a club pro. Each day will allow time for our pro to teach and analyze each participant’s game. Time on the links will be provided throughout the program. All skill levels welcome.

Learn your way around the kitchen as our cooking instructor teaches you the fun and fine art of preparing and cooking delicious meals. No experience is necessary.

Santa Barbara’s picturesque natural environment and unique Mission-style architecture is the perfect place to improve your digital photography skills with the help of professional instruction. Each participant must supply his or her own digital camera.

Our professional instructors will teach our participants how to surf on the beautiful blue waves of California. Time will be spent on both the beach and in the water as you learn about safety and technique. All skill levels welcome. Surf boards and wetsuits provided. ** $400 supplemental fee applies

Experience all that Santa Barbara has to offer. Each day will vary, with participants engaging in exciting and enriching cultural and outdoor activities throughout the area. Some activities include visits to local museums, spending time at the zoo, participating in kayak trips and hiking excursions, and biking along the famous California beaches.

Have fun and enlighten your body and mind through a creative blend of various methods of yoga.  Our professional instructors will instill in our students feelings of strength, peace, openness, and overall well-being.  All experience levels are welcome.

Our professional guitar teacher will teach you the basics of guitar playing in a fun and relaxed group setting. No experience is necessary.

Our outdoor adventure elective, offered in conjunction with UCSB Adventure Programs and their experienced staff, is geared towards teenagers who want to enjoy an incredible outdoor experience.  Learn the fundamentals of kayaking, canoeing, hiking, orienteering, and the basics of outdoor survival skills.          **$300 supplemental fee applies

Maximize your scores with the country’s top test preparation company, The Princeton Review. Your program will provide thorough instruction in all skills tested by the exam. Small class size and energetic instructors will make this a fun and engaging experience for all participants. Class time will run longer than other electives due to required hours of instruction. ** $595 supplemental fee applies