2026
Summer Camp
June 21-August 1
Santa Barbara, CA
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Reserve Your Spot Today With a 10% Deposit.
About
A Summer Camp That Builds Confidence, Health, and Lifelong Friendships.
Camp New Heights is a supportive overnight camp where kids ages 9–17 develop healthy habits, gain confidence, and experience an unforgettable summer in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Our program is designed to provide the fundamentals for kids/teens to live an active and healthy lifestyle while losing weight in a sustainable manner. We aim to give campers the skills and tools necessary to live/lead an active and healthy lifestyle upon returning home.
3 Program Offerings
Camp New Heights is located in Santa Barbara at the beautiful University of California, Santa Barbara campus. Campers will reside in the Santa Catalina dormitories and utilize collegiate level facilities.
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​Beautiful Weather (75-80F Degrees Everyday)
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Steps To The Beach
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Large Updated Dorms With Suite Style Living
LOCATION
Schedule
(A Typical Day)
​Typical Day: Mon, Tues, Thursday, Friday:
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Breakfast
Period 1: Strength and Conditioning
Period 2: Group or Team Sport/Strength and Conditioning
Period 3: Choice elective 1 (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Football, Dance, Tennis)
Lunch
Period 4: Choice Elective 2: (Art, Reading Club, Book Club, Photography, Rest Period, 7 on 7 Football, Disc Golf, Reading Club, Film Club)
Pool
Shower Hour
Dinner
Nighttime Activity
Structured Free Time
Lights Out (Goodnight)
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Wednesdays are recovery day with nutrition class in the morning and beach day in the afternoon.
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Saturdays are excursion day, each weekend is different based on the excursion
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Sunday: Move-in/Move-out, laundry, grocery store challenge/cooking challenge, beach/pool, and weekly ceremony.
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Empower
"Camp New Heights was an amazing experience for my daughter. Days were full of exciting activities that she had never experienced before. She came home more confident and 15lbs lighter! The staff was wonderful as well. Thank you for helping kids get healthy and strong, it is very important work."
-Tanya V.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Visual Arts
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Painting, sculpture, and other various crafts offer an opportunity to explore your creative side.
Our Staff
The safety, happiness and well-being of our campers is of utmost importance to us. At Camp New Heights, we believe that a successful camp experience begins with the staff. Our camp leadership are CPR-trained and have years of experience in their field of expertise and are trained to handle campers at all age levels.
Stephen Bean
Executive Director
Stephen is a former physical education teacher and athletic director who previously worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Stephen hails from Boulder, Colorado where he lives with his wife and son. Stephen is an avid amateur triathlete and endurance athlete.
Stephen is a founding member of Camp New Heights, and his enthusiasm in educating youth about health and wellness is unparalleled.
"We started this camp because we believed that there is a gap in the educational system that has pushed exercise and nutrition to the wayside. I believe that Camp New Heights provides campers of all abilities the opportunity to try new things in a judgement free atmosphere. We're not a traditional camp and we plan on evolving every year to continually meet the wants and needs of our campers."
JT Thompson
Director of Strength and Conditioning
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A former Division 1 collegiate student-athlete born and raised in Louisiana, Founder JT, is a Carencro High School graduate, who excelled in Football, Basketball and Track. His talents, rooted in athleticism and passion, propelled him forward to achieve All-State, All-Parish and All-Acadiana honors.
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During his time at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, JT showcased his skills on the football field, earning recognition as a 3-time All-Conference and All-Louisiana selection. His exceptional performance included leading the conference in interceptions during his sophomore year and setting a school record for 100+ tackles in a single season leading all defensive backs. His dedication and talent also saw him rank 11th all-time in the school's history for tackles in a single game.
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After graduating, JT gained valuable experience in various professional leagues, including the NFL, CFL, and AFL, further honing his skills as a defensive back. Transitioning from his playing career, JT found his calling as a Director of Sports Performance in South Florida, quickly establishing himself as one of the areas top performance specialists.
JT's passion lies in helping athletes of all levels unlock their physical and mental potential. He has extensive experience training individuals across all sports, from youth to professional levels, and has directed numerous skills camps and wellness programs nationwide. With a notable background in the NFL Pre-Draft process, JT brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work.
Driven by the philosophy of "WORK. APPLY. RECOVER." (WAR), JT founded JT's Sports Performance with a clear vision of: "Getting You Better Today." Through his commitment to excellence and dedication to his clients' success, JT continues to make a significant impact in the world of sports performance and physical fitness.
Isain M.
Assistant Director
Isain is a Camp New Heights alumni who attended camp in 2018. Isain came to camp with an incredibly positive attitude and quickly became a leader among his peers. His success at camp lead to his successful senior year in which he was able to tryout and make the competitive CIF division one soccer team at his school.
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Isain's positivity and tireless work ethic made him a favorite of teammates and fans alike. He helped lead his team to the CIF division I tournament, which is the highest level of high school soccer in the Los Angeles area. He has continued to play soccer in his free time as he pursues his degree at Mission College.
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Isain brings with him the experience of having attended Camp New Heights and having been extremely successful in transforming his lifestyle as a result. He possesses a level of optimism and level-headedness that is inviting to all and brings out the best in everyone who encounters him. Isain is returning for his fifth year as a staff member.
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Albert B.
Assistant Director
Albert is a Camp New Heights alumni who attended camp in 2018 and 2019. Albert's time at camp saw him blossom as a leader and a force to be reckoned with in the weight room and on the field. His success at camp lead to several years of success on his high school soccer team and internationally in Mexico on professional and recreational teams. Albert is currently completing his junior year of college at California State University, Northridge.
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Albert's hard work and determination made him a cornerstone of his high school cross country and soccer teams. He helped lead his team to the CIF division I tournament multiple times throughout his tenure with the program. He has continued to play soccer on organized teams, recreationally, and in his free time as he pursues his degree.
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Albert brings with him the experience of having attended Camp New Heights and his gregarious nature makes him a camper favorite. Albert is returning to camp for his fifth year as a staff member.
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Kelsie W.
Health Officer/Nurse
Kelsie is a travel nurse originally from New York, but she has spent time in Virginia, South Carolina, and Kentucky. Kelsie comes to Camp New Heights with multiple years of summer camp experience and she cherishes spending her summers at camp.
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Kelsie has always had a penchant for sports throughout her life. She grew up playing soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. In college, Kelsie was a powerhouse on the school's club hockey team. When not participating in organized sports, Kelsie enjoys cycling, yoga, and outdoor exploration.
Alina DS
Alina is a former camper from the 2019 season and this will be her third year joining the Camp New Heights staff. Alina has a lifelong passion for dance and art and is looking forward to sharing these passions with our campers. Alina is currently in her sophomore year of college at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
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"One of the things I learned as a camper was to try everything and to put your own twist on everything. I try to make things as fun as possible regardless of the situation. My goal is to make camp as memorable and as fun as it was when I was a camper."
Arnav S.
Arnav joins Camp New Heights by way of Broomfield, Colorado. He has always had a passion for sports and physical activities. Arnav has played multiple sports throughout high school, but found his passion playing quarterback and center-back in football. Arnav's has always strived to compete and be the best among his peers. While both an academic and athletic standout in high school, Arnav's true character shines through in his warm, caring, and uplifting personality. Arnav is studying data science in college and looks forward to exploring the world of technology and analytics.
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"I’m excited to take on new challenges, help campers achieve their goals, and make unforgettable memories this summer."
Camp New Heights Staff
Camp New Heights is and industry leader in staff acquisition. We pride ourselves on a highly competitive and intense interview process. We strive to assemble a diverse staff that has a 1:1 male to female staff ratio. Keep checking back throughout the year to see our new staff members as they are added to our roster.
Contact
5944 Coral Ridge Drive Box 242
Coral Springs, Florida 33076
Tel: (805) 364 0170
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