Rec Kids Day Camp

UC Santa Barbara hosts this five-day day clinic for men's soccer from July 13–17, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. Sessions run mornings only, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., making this a non-residential camp. The clinic costs $175 total. The Gauchos are a Big West Conference Division 1 program.

This camp appears designed for recreational and developmental youth players rather than college recruits pursuing scholarships. The "Rec Kids" branding, morning-only schedule, five-day duration, and lack of specified age or grade-year boundaries suggest this is a skills and exposure clinic for younger or less advanced players—not a selective recruiting venue where coaches systematically evaluate prospects for offers or roster consideration.

The head coach does not attend, meaning the camp is run by assistant coaches or outside instructors. This is a standard setup for recreational clinics, but it signals that active recruiting evaluation is not the primary focus. Families should expect instruction-heavy programming rather than game-situation assessment or one-on-one coach feedback tied to recruiting. The low cost reflects the clinic format and structure. No prior attendees have reviewed this camp on record.

This camp is best suited for families introducing younger players to college-level soccer instruction and the UC Santa Barbara campus, not for high school recruits actively pursuing Division 1 offers. Families seeking a serious recruiting showcase at a Power Five level should look toward overnight ID camps or multi-day tournaments where head coaches are present and game evaluation is central. If your player is a youth or middle-school player interested in a fun summer skill-building experience, this is an affordable local option.