Bridge The Break

Spring & Winter Break Programming

Bridge the Break offers daily literacy practice, STEAM activities, social-emotional learning, outdoor recreation, and community exploration and engagement for students in TK–5th grade during the winter and spring break. Each session is created in collaboration with the participating school district, providing a localized and engaging program track that is fine-tuned to the local needs and goals of each district.

Program Services: 

  • Full-Day Enrichment Program
  • Academics & STEAM Activities
  • Community Field Trips
  • Daily Snacks & Lunch

12

Program Partners

250+

Students Served

2

Partnering Local School Districts

From Our Community

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“We can’t thank you enough for providing such an exciting fun-filled week for our students during Winter Break. We greatly appreciate the engaging programs and support for our students as they deserve the best!”

- Superintendent Diana F. Rigby, Carpinteria Unified School District

“We can’t thank you enough for providing such an exciting fun-filled week for our students during Winter Break. We greatly appreciate the engaging programs and support for our students as they deserve the best!”

- Superintendent Diana F. Rigby, Carpinteria Unified School District

Enroll

Enroll today for the upcoming Bridge the Break program. View participating districts, locations, and hours below.

Enrollment for the 2025/2026 Bridge the Break program has closed. Registration for the 2026/2027 program year will open in Fall of 2027.

For questions about the program, please contact Nadine Vasquez at nvasquez@unitedwaysb.org. 

Volunteer

Learn more about Lunch Bunch and how to get involved as a community volunteer.

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Donate

Your gift today will support children, individuals, and families right here in Santa Barbara County

Location

320 East Gutierrez St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-8591