Family Vacation Center 2026
An All-Inclusive Vacation for both UCSB Alumni and Non Alumni families. Online Registration for Summer 2026 will begin on December 1, 2025 at 9am!
Book early and SAVE!
Save up to 15%!
Early Bird Discount - Save 10% when you book before January 15, 2026*.
Pay in Full Discount - Save 5% when you pay in full**.
Dates & Rates
2026 Dates
| Week 2 | June 21 – June 27 | |
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| Week 3 | June 28 – July 4 | |
| Week 4 | July 5 – July 11 | |
| Week 5 † | July 12 – July 18 | |
| Week 6 | July 19 – July 25 | |
| Week 7 | July 26 – August 1 | |
| Week 8 | August 2 – August 8 | |
| Week 9 Mini † | August 9 – August 13 |
Full Week Rates (Week 2 - 8) †
- Adults & 13+: $1,900
- Children 4-12: $1,725
- Children 1-3: $1,406
- Under 1 year: $675
Week 9 Mini †
- Adults & 13+: $1,205
- Children 4-12: $1,045
- Children 1-3: $940
- Under 1 year: $375
† Kids 3 and under stay for FREE, limited availability: Weeks 5 (sold out) and 9.
Terms & Conditions
- Guests do NOT have to be a UCSB / UC graduate in order to attend the Family Vacation Center.
- All payments are made online with a credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. We are not able to accept cash or check payments.
- *10% Early Bird Discount applies to room and board only. Offer available until January 15, 2026.
- **5% Pay in Full Discount applies to room and board only. Offer available until February 15, 2026.
Registration for Summer 2026 will begin on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 9:00 am PST.
Registration Wait-list: If we are unable to book you initially in your week of choice, you will be placed on a wait-list. We will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. To check availability, see the dates and rates table.
Payment Schedule
- 10% deposit at time of registration through February 14, 2026
- 50% of Total Reservation Due on February 15, 2026
- 100% of Total Reservation Due on May 15, 2026
- Secure online payments will be accepted beginning Dec 1, 2025. Reservations taken on or after February 15, 2026, will pay the 50% due at the time of reservation. Reservations taken on or after May 15, 2026, will pay 100%. Final payments are due on May 15th. Payments will be automatically charged to the same credit card that was used for the February payment unless you contact the office with different payment instructions. If you need to set up a different payment plan, please contact our office at 805-893-3123.
- Submit your reservation by the end of the day on Jan 15, 2026, and receive a limited edition FVC 2026 t-shirt for each of your family members.
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations must be made in writing.
- Cancellation requests need to be emailed to familyvacationcenter@alumni.ucsb.edu.
- Cancellations made any time before 30 days prior to the start of the vacation will be charged a $200 Cancellation Fee per suite.
- Cancellations made within 30 days prior to the vacation will be charged a 25% Cancellation Fee per suite.
- There will be no financial penalty for changing weeks, space permitting.
- Cancelling an individual from your party within 10 days prior to your vacation will result in a 25% cancellation fee for that individual.
- An individual cancellation made more than 10 days prior to your vacation will incur no cancellation fee.
- An individual cancellation that results in your party falling below the minimum guests required for your particular suite size will result in a $450 surcharge (per person below minimum) or a change in suite.
- Full refunds or partial refunds will not be processed for guests who choose to leave their vacation early.
- Payments made for a vacation may not be transferred from one summer to another.
- All cancellation policies apply.
- This policy does not apply to space reservations. Please see Space Reservations for more details.
- Refunds may take up to 30 days to be processed.
Refunds
Refunds will be granted based on the cancellation policy. Full refunds or partial refunds will not be processed for guests who choose to leave their vacation early. Refunds may take up to a month to be processed.
Discounts
There are several discounts offered to our guests. Read details below about each discount offered.
- Kids 3 and under stay FREE week 5 (July 12-18, 2026) and week 9 mini (Aug 9-13, 2026): Limited spots available. Once free spots fill up, children are then charged at the regular price.
- Teen Friend Discount: Bring a teen friend for half the cost. The teen must be between the ages of 13-18, and they cannot be an immediate family member.
- Referral Discount: Returning campers refer a friend and save! A $100 discount will be given to the returning family when the new referred family registers. Referring family name must be provided at the time of registration to apply. Unlimited referral discounts are available to referring families. Subject to confirmation that the referring family has attended a prior season at the Family Vacation Center. $50 discount for referrals where the newly referred family registers for the Mini Week Session.
- Online Review: Write an online review and receive a $50 discount. A link or copy of the review must be sent to the FVC office. There is a limit of two review discounts available per suite.
- UC Santa Barbara Alumni: UCSB graduates will receive a $200 discount upon verification of Alumni status. Alum must be a registered guest. The discount applies to the room and board fees for the room that the alumnus is occupying. There is a limit of one UCSB Alumni discount per suite. $100 discount for guests booking the Mini Week Session.
- University of California Staff & Faculty: UC Faculty and Staff members will receive a $100 discount upon verification of UC Faculty or Staff status. The UC Faculty or Staff member must be a registered guest. The discount applies to the room and board fees for the room that the UC Faculty or Staff member is occupying. There is a limit of one UC Faculty and Staff discount per suite. $50 discount for guests booking the Mini Week Session.
- Former FVC Staff: Former FVC Staff will receive a $100 discount upon verification of Former FVC Staff status. Former Staff members must be registered guests. The discount applies to the room and board fees for the room that the Former Staff member is occupying. There is a limit of one Former FVC Staff discount per suite. $50 discount for guests booking the Mini Week Session.
- Share a suite and save! 2 small families who register to stay in the same larger suite will each receive a $150 discount off their stay. Each family needs to register and pay separately. Contact the office to take advantage of this SUITE DEAL. $75 discount for guests booking the Mini Week Session.
$100 Activity Credit
Limit 1 Activity Credit per suite. Activity Credits cannot be redeemed for cash. Activity Credits cannot be transferred to another family’s tab. Activity Credits may only be used for activities, merchandise or crafts sold through the Family Vacation Center. Activity Credits may not be used for room and board or any type of reservation-related charges or gratuity for the staff. Activity Credits must be used by a specified date and time. $50 activity credit for guests booking the Mini Week Session.
- UC Alumni Association Lifetime Member: Lifetime Alumni Association Members of any University of California Alumni Association will receive a $100 Activity Credit upon verification of membership. Membership information must be provided at time of registration. Member must be a registered guest.
Space Reservations
For guests who paid the $200 Space Reservation at check out we got you covered. The FVC office staff will do all the work by creating your new reservation and sending you a confirmation in the month of November. No further action is required, just review and mark your vacation on the calendar! Please note that refunds will not be available after December 1, 2025.
Partial Stays
The Family Vacation Center is designed as a six-day program. If a member of your family is unable to attend the full session, the following partial stay rates will apply.
2025 Partial Rates (Per Day)
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Adults & 13+
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$440
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Ages 4-12
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$400
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Ages 1-3
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$325
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Under 1
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$155
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Suite Size Requirements
The FVC offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom suites. The number of people in your group will determine the size suite you are assigned to. If you fall below the minimum number of people, but would like to reserve a larger suite, per person below the minimum occupancy of the suite will be charged. We will strive to accommodate special room requests. Only if space permits will we move smaller parties to larger suites based upon availability at the time of check-in. If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact the office at 805-893-3123 and we will be happy to provide further details.
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2 Bedroom
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2 to 4 people
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3 Bedroom
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4 to 6 people
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4 Bedroom
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5 to 8 people
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Pre-Arrival
Pre-Arrival Information and Activity Sign-Ups will be emailed to registered families 30 days before you arrive.
The Club Package
The Family Vacation Center is excited to share with you a package offering upgraded accommodations. This partnership with “The Club and Guest House at UC Santa Barbara” will allow guests to stay on campus at the “The Club” which has been recently renovated, while participating in the Family Summer Camp, FVC.
What does the Club Package include?
The Club package includes all the same meals, events, activities and programs as the FVC. The only difference is the location of guests’ accommodations.
How will reservations work?
The Club Package is a limited offering. Guests will contact the FVC and the office will check The Club Package availability. The package is only available for full week sessions arriving on Sunday and departing on the following Saturday. All guests participating in this offering must be registered for both the FVC Club Package and housing at The Club. If the package is available an FVC account will be created and the guest will be billed for the FVC per person charges.
Family Vacation Center 2026
An All-Inclusive Vacation for both UCSB Alumni and Non Alumni families. Online Registration for Summer 2026 will begin on December 1, 2025 at 9am!
Contact Us
Family Vacation Center
UCSB Alumni Association
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1120
Office Hours: M-F 8am-4pm Pacific
Tel: 805-893-3123
Fax: 805-893-2927
familyvacationcenter@alumni.ucsb.edu
