8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (936+ words) Noozhawk's Summer Camp Guide is officially here, making it easier than ever to plan an unforgettable summer for your child! To help parents explore the wide variety of camps available in Santa Barbara,Noozhawkhas conducted a series of insightful interviews…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (368+ words) If you have a kid who is constantly dancing, making up plays, singing or painting, summer camp can'be the time to really let them shine.' Whether a child dreams of the spotlight or simply enjoys making art, creative camps can…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (277+ words) Summer camp can be a powerful experience for children, offering friendship, independence and a sense of belonging." For families of children with disabilities, sensory sensitivities or medical needs, finding the right camp may take additional planning. Inclusive camps are designed…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (761+ words) Finding the right summer camp for your child can feel overwhelming with so many great options available across Santa Barbara. That's why Noozhawk's ParentNooz Summer Camp Guide brings local families a curated look at the programs that make summer both…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (385+ words) For children heading to camp for the first time, excitement often shares space with uncertainty." New routines, unfamiliar faces and time away from caregivers can feel overwhelming, even when a child is eager to go. Preparing first-time campers emotionally can…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (742+ words) A new website created by UC Santa Barbara students allows Isla Vista residents to read and leave anonymous reviews about their landlord or property management company. Inspired by "Rate My Professor," Bruce Huang and Stanley Guo, two fourth-year computer engineering…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (729+ words) When Jenny Mazanec reached out to the Santa Barbara Chinese School, she was looking for help with her children's education. Instead, she was offered the job of principal. Two years into the role, Mazanec is leading the school as it…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (526+ words) Amid objections from community members, the Orcutt Union School District Board of Trustees gave themselves a hefty pay hike that will more than quadruple their monthly compensation. In a 4-1 vote, the board raised the maximum monthly trustee stipend from $252 to…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (505+ words) Among a day of discussions about education, innovation and economic development, UC Santa Barbara's new chancellor, Dennis Assanis, shared his vision for how the university can become more integrated in Santa Barbara." Assanis spoke at UCSB on Thursday for the…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (388+ words) Looking out at a crowd of students gathered with their advisors and parents, Santa Barbara Education Foundation Board Member Isis Casta'eda captured the spirit of the evening in a few simple words: "It's about the student-driven ideas." On March 3, high…...