Our Mission
The Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) strives to build positive mentoring relationships between teens, the police department, and members of the community through educational, athletic, and leadership development programs.
PAL is funded entirely by community donations and grants. 
As part of this community since 1999, Santa Barbara Police Activities League strives to create equitable opportunities and provide resources to students and their families regardless of gender, social class or race. Our mission is to create positive mentoring relationships between law enforcement, youth and members of the community. As we are living through a crucial moment in history we will continue to learn, grow and do our part in building a stronger future for our students. We are aware of the social injustices, institutionalized racism and violence happening in our community and the world. We pledge to listen, learn and advocate for underrepresented communities to create equitable change.

SBPAL works in partnership with the following organizations: 

PAL HAS GONE VIRTUAL!

The Santa Barbara Police Activities League staff members are continuing to work diligently to provide resources for our PAL families during these uncertain times due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. PAL is quickly adapting to the changes, which include social distancing restrictions advised through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Under these extreme circumstances we have decided to provide our resources online. We are proud to introduce VIRTUAL PALS, free virtual enrichment programming for current PAL participants with the primary focus on providing online tutoring support. All services provided will be via Google Classroom.
We currently are at capacity with our virtual programs but are accepting students for a waitlist. To be added to the wait list, please complete the form below. 

    Virtual Pal Waitlist

Online Tutoring

  • PAL will provide 30-minute tutoring appointments for students who need individual academic support Monday-Thursday from 10am-5pm
  • Tutors will also be available to answer quick homework questions via chat

Leadership Programming

  • Leadership groups will continue to host meetings online and plan for future events​

Book Discoveries

  • PAL will provide books to students who do not have a copy or who wish to take a break from computer/IPad screens

College Advising

  • Financial aid packages overview
  • Scholarship assistance
  • College portal navigation
  • Required documentation/next-steps for enrollment

Virtual Laboratories

  • Each week we will provide a fun lesson with our tutors exposing students to the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. ​

Creative Fridays


  • Helpful workshops including time management, creating healthy coping skills and other community resources.

Musicology Online

  • Online access to one-on-one music lessons in keyboard, guitar, piano, ukulele and vocals.
  • Instruments can be provided, based upon availability.
Santa Barbara PAL  | Physical: 1235 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 91121, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 | (805) 962-5560