Beginner pickleball camp in Santa Barbara, CA
Four hours, 8 players, one coach whose only job is to watch the way you play and tell you the truth about it. Nobody here acts like you don't belong. A written plan lands in your inbox the week after, with the three things to fix to reach the next level.
Dates are announced to the waitlist first.
Cancel any time before camp day. Full refund.
And if the camp doesn't win you over, your next one is on us.
One make-good seat per person, at any camp with space. Terms apply.What your $249 seat covers.
- Four hours of coaching with a certified coach, in a group of 8
- Your personal written game plan, emailed the week after camp
- Lifetime access to our players community
- Courts, balls and loaner paddles all provided
- Water and shaded rest between drilling blocks
- A camp-day extra we'll keep to ourselves for now
Dates are announced to the waitlist first.
The coach makes the camp. So we're being picky.
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Dates are announced to the waitlist first.
You stop saying maybe next time.
The paddle is the excuse. What actually changes is that you walk onto a court full of strangers knowing you belong there.
You spend the day with seven people in exactly your spot, learning the same things at the same speed. Nobody is waiting on you and nobody is showing off. By the afternoon you're laughing between points with people whose names you didn't know that morning.
Most groups swap numbers before they leave. That's how one Saturday turns into a standing thing you look forward to all week.
Dates are announced to the waitlist first.
What a Prime Pickle Ballers camp looks like.
Riviera Courts
Santa Barbara, CA · outdoor courts
Questions worth asking.
What if I've barely played? Will I be the slowest one in Santa Barbara?
No. This camp is built for beginners, so everyone is either holding a paddle for one of the first times or has played a few months and still feels like they're guessing. Your coach reads the room in the first half hour and groups the drills so people move at a speed that matches them. By the end of the day you'll be playing real points with people you'll want to play with again.
Where exactly is the camp, and what's it like?
Riviera Courts, Santa Barbara, CA — outdoor courts. Everything happens in one place: you show up, and what you need is there. Full details and a map are further down this page.
I'm in my 50s, 60s, or beyond. Is this really for me?
Yes, and you'll be in good company. Most of our players are 50 and up. The pace is structured rather than punishing, there's a proper break between drilling blocks, and the drills adapt to any injury or limitation you tell us about when you register.
Do I need a rating to come?
No rating, no tryout, no proof of anything. If you've heard people mention DUPR numbers and felt out of the loop, this is exactly the camp for you. We ask two quick self-rating questions when you register and slot you in.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, and we'd recommend it — most beginners learn faster showing up with someone they know. Register separately, mention each other in the notes, and we'll keep you grouped during the drills.
Will I actually get individual attention?
Yes. 8 players, four hours, one coach who can watch every rep. That's why the cap is 8 and not twenty. A week after camp your coach sends a written plan based on what they saw from your game specifically.
What do I bring?
Your paddle if you have one, court shoes, a water bottle, and athletic clothes. Balls are provided, and loaner paddles are available if you haven't bought one yet — just tell us in the notes when you register.
What if I can't make the camp date?
Cancel any time before camp day for a full refund. One email to contact@primepickleballers.com is all it takes, no questions asked. If we ever have to cancel, you choose between a full refund or full credit.
Saturday is four hours.
The game is yours for years.
Dates are announced to the waitlist first.
Questions first? Email contact@primepickleballers.com or call (555) 014-2200. A person answers.