Providing programs, services, and facilities which promote an active, balanced lifestyle at UC Santa
The Department of Recreation at UC Santa Barbara is committed to creating a healthy campus culture for students, staff, faculty, and neighboring communities. UCSB Recreation seeks to promote balanced lifestyles through innovative and high-quality programs and facilities in the areas of sport, fitness, recreation, and wellness.
Sport Club Captain Spotlight ✨
Meet Sofia, captain of , and learn what drew her to the ultimate frisbee team 🩵
06/10/2026
Got questions about summer access to the Rec Cen? 💭 We've got answers!
🌊 Summer Memberships are on sale now and available for purchase anytime this summer!
📝 Students can register in-person at the Customer Service Center. Families should first fill out the Google Form on our website.
📚 Students enrolled full-time during any Summer Session receive Rec Cen access all summer with their Access Card or photo ID.
☀️ Not enrolled in Summer Sessions? The last day to access the Rec Cen is Jun 21. Summer Membership is required Jun 22 - Sep 13!
Check out the FAQs and drop any additional questions in the comments below ⬇️
Image Descriptions: Informational graphics address frequently asked questions about UCSB Recreation Center's Summer Memberships.
Congratulations to all of our Rec graduates! Hear what our seniors have to say about their time here at the Rec and what they wish they knew as a first year! 🎓💙
06/06/2026
Jump into an unforgettable summer and get a taste of real lifeguard training at our Jr. Lifeguards camp. 🛟☀️
From oceanography to CPR and first aid techniques, this program offers hands-on experiences that build confidence, leadership, and water safety knowledge for kids ages 8-17.
Enroll in the early summer session (Jun 22 - Jul 17), late summer session (Jul 20 - Aug 13), or both for a full break of fun and learning! 🛎️ Don't wait, secure your spot today.
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1. Jr. Lifeguard participants and instructor observe the start of a friendly competition.
2. Group of young Jr. Lifegaurd participants eat snacks and enjoy each other's company.
3. Participants run into the ocean and create splashes of water.
4. Jr. Lifeguard participants gather together to hear announcements.
5. Participants paddle on boards into the ocean.
Don't forget to stop by the Rec to destress during finals!
06/04/2026
Last month, we celebrated our graduating senior staff who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to our community throughout their time at UCSB Recreation. Our 18 award recipients made a lasting impact on our department and helped shape the community that makes the Rec such a special place.
We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next. Congratulations to our Class of 2026 recipients! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for finding your fit with us! 💙🎓
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1. Award recipients hold up their plaques while posing with a large group for a celebratory photo.
2-6. Award recipients and their supervisors smile together for a photo, with recipients holding their plaques.
7-8. Recipients share an embrace with their supervisors while accepting their award plaques.
9. A speaker presents a speech alongside three award recipients.
10. A student receives their plaque and shares a smile with their supervisor, accompanied by a makeshift mannequin of an absent co-recipient.
11. Attendees sit beneath an outdoor canopy, listening to award speeches during an event.
06/03/2026
Island views, salty air, and unforgettable memories 🌊🏝️🥾
Our Santa Cruz Island trip with UCSB Adventure Programs was one for the books! From hiking coastal trails to exploring one of California’s most beautiful national parks, this adventure was packed with great company and even better views.
Missed out? Keep an eye on our website for future trip dates and come adventure with us next time! 🌞⛺🐚
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1. A large group of smiling hikers pose together for a group photo on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
2. Two backpackers hold gear and work together to carry a large red cooler along a dirt path.
3. A group of hikers walk single file up a narrow dirt path cutting through a grassy hillside.
4. Ocean waves crash against rocks at the base of a steep cliffside.
5. Two smiling hikers stand on a metal pier holding camping gear with hills in the background.
6. Two campers smile while sitting on a picnic table with pitched tents and hills behind them.
7. A line of people wearing large backpacks walk away from the camera down a dirt trail.
8. A rustic wooden trail sign stands amid brush and trees.
9. A group of people stand on a cliffside trail looking out over a ocean bay.
🚨 Summer registration is now open! 🚨
Ready to shake up your summer? From fitness and aquatics, to yoga and dance, there's a something for everyone!
Click the link in bio and secure your spot! ☀️
05/31/2026
Summer registration opens tomorrow, Jun 1 at 8:30am! ☀️
Get ready sign up for your next summer adventure or your new favorite class!
Click the link in bio to browse Rec's offerings! ⛱️
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1. Group of people wearing helmets and life jackets walk their kayaks into the ocean.
2. Two martial arts students practice Tae Kwon Do.
3. Pilates participants perform exercises on a chair.
4. Two students practice CPR on a manikin with the help of an instructor.
5. Rock climber descends the face of a rock with ropes, harnesses, and a helmet.
6. Pairs of dancers practice their ballroom moves on a wooden dance floor.
7. Students participate in a indoor cycling class with colorful lights.
05/30/2026
Registration opens in just 2 days and Get Up GAUCHOS! Group Fitness & Group Cycling classes are back for summer!
Don't miss your chance to sweat it out and hit your fitness goals with our certified instructors.
Group Fitness Classes
🥾 Bootcamp (Session A)
💪 Fit 'n Flow (Session B)
🏊 Water Fitness (Session A & B)
Group Cycling - All Access Pass (includes up to 5 classes per week)
🚲 Summer Session A
👟 Summer Session B
☀️ Both Summer Sessions
Set your alarms for Mon, Jun 1 @ 8:30am, you'll definitely want to "get up" for this! ⏰
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1. Water Fitness class participants pose with their arms raised in the Rec Cen pool.
2. Bootcamp instructor demonstrates a lunge while holding dumbbells in an indoor studio.
3. Cycling instructor leads a class on stationary bikes indoors with colorful lights.
4. A group of people in a fitness class perform excercises with weights in an indoor studio.
5. An instructor leads five students in excercies with foam dumbbells in the Rec Cen pool.
6. Cycling participants raise their arms during a stationary bike excercise.
7. Students follow the lead of a fitness instructor while performing lunges with weights.
| Monday | 6am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 11pm |
| Friday | 6am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 10pm |