FAQs

Cate Sports Academy runs from July 3rd – August 4th. Different sports are offered each week!

Complete our online application here.

Fees listed below are for an entire week based upon the type selected (Day, Extended Day, or Overnight)

*Includes dinner

Additional Fees:

• EXOS Strength & Conditioning Morning Session Add-On: $250 Per Week
• Weekend sleepover (Friday – Sunday, includes activities): $300
• LAX Airport round trip transportation: $200
• SBA Airport round trip transportation: $150
• SB Airbus round trip pickup in Carpinteria: $25
• Weekly linen rental (optional): $30
• Registration Fee: $25

For information regarding travel, click here.

To view a typical daily schedule, click here.

The majority of the dorm rooms at Cate School are singles. Participants will be placed in gender and age appropriate dorms. We do our very best to accommodate every roommate request (if dorms are singles we will place individuals next to one another). If you have such a request, please e-mail csi@cate.org.

We understand the role cellphones have in our society today and the ability to get in touch is comforting. Cell phones will be allowed during Cate Sports Academy in the dorms only. All campers will give their cell phones to the Counselor on duty at 10pm, and cell phones will be returned at 7:30am the following day.

Other than cell phones, we do not permit electronics while on campus. This includes video games, laptops, iPads, Kindle, etc… Cameras and devices that play music only, such as a radio or iPod/MP3 are acceptable.

Cate Sports Academy provides campers a unique opportunity to make friends with other adolescents from all over the world. By eliminating electronic consumption on campus, participants are able to focus on the program and create relationships and memories that will last a lifetime!

We will send you a packing list once you sign up for a specific sport. But of course you can always e-mail us at summersports@cate.org at any time with questions!

For campers staying with us for multiple weeks, we hope you’ll choose to stay on campus for the weekend and take advantage of our weekend activities! Below is a sample of what kind of activities you should expect.

We recommend approximately $25 per week. This can be used for snacks, drinks, or souvenirs from our Cate student store, the Blue Ewe. If you would like to open a credit to use during the week, we will take credit card information on the first day and bill your card at the end of the week.

Although cell phones are allowed during certain times, we encourage parents to send an email to their child through the CSA email box (summersports@cate.org). The office will deliver all emails to dorms. You are also welcome to send a care package and letters.

To send mail:

Participant’s Name
Cate Sports Academy
Cate School
1960 Cate Mesa Road
Carpinteria, CA 93013

We understand that homesickness is normal for kids, especially for young children and those new to sleepover programs. We educate and train our staff on how to manage homesickness. Homesickness is most common in the first few days of the week. During this time, our coaches and counselors advisors monitor all participants closely. We believe in open and honest communication with parents if your child is homesick. We will call you, discuss the situation, and create an action plan.

Aramark manages our camp dining room and most of our dining staff have been working at Cate for over 20 years! The food is organically and locally sourced when possible, and we do our best to provide healthy choices that also appeal to the tastes of our campers. Lunch and dinner comes with a choice of two hot dishes with sides, and we also have a well-stocked salad and sandwich bar with numerous toppings and condiments. Breakfast always features cold and hot cereal, egg dishes, fruit yogurt, and something from the griddle. We have fresh whole and sliced fruit at every meal, and our beverage bar is soda-free. If your child has a food allergy, please let us know so that we may alert the dining staff by e-mailing csi@cate.org.

The Blue Ewe is open on Opening and Closing Days of each camp session, from 12pm – 1pm Monday through Friday, and 4pm – 8pm Tuesday and Thursday. Each camper has an account that is billed to a credit card on file. The store carries emergency toiletries, limited items for class use, snacks, and a broad selection of Cate School clothing. The Blue Ewe gives campers the opportunity to budget and plan for their purchases. We encourage each family to talk realistically with their camper(s) about their expectations for camp store usage.

Yes! There are laundry machines located in every dorm and counselors will have laundry cards and detergent for all students to use.