Our Programs
Dance Programs
Down to Rock Dance & Creative Network
Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself at one of our high-energy dance experiences hosted by The Downtown Club in Santa Barbara.
Rooted in our mission to empower youth to reach their full potential, this program offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where love, compassion, education, and enrichment come together. Designed for kids who love music and movement, this dynamic class introduces a variety of upbeat styles—including hip hop, freestyle, and funk—while encouraging self-expression and creativity.
Beyond dance, participants build confidence, strengthen coordination, and develop important social-emotional skills such as teamwork, resilience, and self-awareness.
FREE with Club membership
Mo’s Sports
Mo’s Sports at The Downtown Club in Santa Barbara is a dynamic program designed to keep young athletes active, engaged, and inspired.
Aligned with The Downtown Club’s mission to empower youth to reach their full potential, this program provides a safe, inclusive environment where participants can grow through structured play, positive mentorship, and meaningful connection. Through a variety of sports and team-based activities, kids develop athletic skills while also strengthening character, cooperation, and resilience.
More than just physical activity, Mo’s Sports supports social-emotional growth and helps youth build confidence, learn healthy communication, and practice respect for others. In a supportive setting grounded in care and encouragement, participants are equipped with the tools they need to thrive both on and off the field.
FREE with Club membership
Lab Ratz
Lab Ratz is a hands-on enrichment program at The Downtown Club in Santa Barbara that inspires curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through engaging, interactive experiences with technology.
Lab Ratz provides a safe, inclusive space where learning, exploration, and personal growth come together. Through engaging pathways in engineering, art, and academic support, participants are encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and discover their unique strengths.
Whether building and testing in Lab Ratz Engineering, expressing imagination through Lab Ratz Art, or strengthening academic skills in Lab Ratz Learning, youth are supported in developing confidence and perseverance. In an environment grounded in encouragement and enrichment, Lab Ratz helps young people build the skills they need to succeed in school, in life, and in their communities.
FREE with Club membership
Additional Specialty Programs
Alongside our core programs, we’re excited to offer two specialty programs that operate independently from The Downtown Club.
Notes for Notes
Unleash your inner artist with Notes for Notes at The Downtown Club in Santa Barbara!
This immersive program provides youth with hands-on access to professional recording studios where they can explore music creation, performance, songwriting, and production. Participants are encouraged to experiment, collaborate, and express themselves through sound in a fun, supportive environment that nurtures both creativity and confidence.
By engaging in real-world music experiences, youth develop technical skills, strengthen communication and teamwork, and build perseverance through the creative process. More than just music, the program fosters self-expression, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment.
FREE with Club membership
AHA!
Healthy Attitude, Emotional Harmony, and Lifelong Achievement for Teens (AHA!)
The AHA! program empowers youth to reach their full potential by providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where love, compassion, education, and enrichment come together. Teens are invited to express themselves and grow alongside their peers while building confidence, emotional awareness, and strong interpersonal skills.
Through engaging activities, guided discussions, and experiential learning, participants develop essential social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, empathy, communication, and resilience. These tools help youth make positive choices, strengthen relationships, and thrive.
AHA! offers programming for students in 4th through 12th grade, supporting ongoing academic success, character development, and lifelong achievement.
FREE with Club membership
SBMA ART
In partnership with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, The Downtown Club offers a creative arts program designed to empower youth through hands-on artistic exploration and meaningful engagement with culture and creativity.
Club members will work with a variety of mediums including clay, printmaking, oil pastels, collage, air-dry clay, and painting. Students will develop a consistent sketching practice, explore and learn about diverse artists, and gain experience using new tools and materials to create artwork inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions.
This program supports academic enrichment, social-emotional growth, and character development by encouraging self-expression, creativity, patience, and confidence.
Through a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, youth are encouraged to take creative risks, build new skills, and see themselves as capable artists and thinkers.
Teacher: Luna Vallejo-Howard
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 –5:00pm or 5:00 – 6:00pm
FREE with Club membership
Dream Chaser Elite
Dream Chasers Elite Basketball at The Downtown Club in Santa Barbara helps young athletes grow their game and their mindset.
Each week, players of all levels ( from beginner to advanced) engage in skill development, strength and conditioning, mindset training, competitive drills, and live game play. In a supportive, high-energy environment, athletes are challenged to push themselves, stay disciplined, and work together as a team while continuing to develop their individual abilities.