COPS ★ KIDS ★ COMMUNITY

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Our Mission

Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL) strives to build the bridge between cops, kids, and our community through mentorship, leadership, and academic enrichment programs.

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A Resource For Our Community

In addition to operating the Twelve35 Teen Center, we offer a wide variety of youth enrichment programs for all local youth interested in academic achievement, community service, leadership skills, and personal development.

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Programs & Events

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RETURNS MAY 8, 2026

Tour the Twelve35 Teen Center!

Twelve35 Teen Center is the only local drop in, coed teen center that is absolutely free to students ages 11-18 who are currently enrolled in a K-12 school.

No membership fee and no daily fees apply for registered Twelve35 Teen Center members.

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🎃 Trunk or Treat is THIS Thursday Oct. 30! 👻 Bring your costumes, your candy bags, and your best spooky spirit — we’re closing down Victoria Street for a safe, fun, free community Halloween night! 🧡 We’ll have decorated trunks,
🔔 The bell rings… the spirits rise! SBPAL’s Haunted House is back — with a frightful twist 👻 This year, the maze begins beneath Santa Barbara Junior High School! 🗓️ Friday, Oct. 24 | 5–7:30 PM 🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6&nd
🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT is back Presented by Santa Barbara Police Activities League and City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation 📅 Thursday, October 30 🕔 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM 📍 Spencer Adams Parking Lot, 1235 Chapala Street Bring the family. Enjoy d
🩵 Tea, Grace & Growth 🌼 On Sunday at the historic Mission Rose Garden, our young ladies joined the Junior League of Santa Barbara for a beautiful tea celebrating mentorship, confidence, and the power of women uplifting one another. Together, w

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