X Games Action Sports Management Academy at UC Santa Barbara
Summer at X Games Action Sports Management Academy at UC Santa Barbara
Scheduled for 2025
This exploration of the field of action sports will take students on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to experience the inner workings of industry-innovating X Games. Featuring case studies and lively class discussions, the program will feature two trips to the site of the Summer X Games in Ventura, CA in various stages to see the constructed experience before it opens to the public, meet with department heads, and interact with athletes. Students will get firsthand experience in the arena of action sports business, examine the central role business innovation plays in advancing the boundaries of the sport industry, and apply the principles of next-gen media and marketing to drive fan engagement. Students will stay at UC Santa Barbara while participating in this program.Top Campus Activities:
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Summer Discovery has partnered with X Games to offer this exciting new program that blends classroom learning with X Games onsite experiences for high school students.
High School
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X Games Action Sports Management Academy at UC Santa Barbara
Dates & tuition
We offer program types based on age, academic interest, and session dates. Discover which summer experience is the right fit for you.
- Academic tuition
- Housing
- 3 meals during the weekday, 2 on the weekend
- Transportation for included activities
- Exclusive 2024 X Games access, Tickets to X Games
- Use of campus recreation facilities
- Blanket and pillow
- Linens and towel
- Safety and supervision
- Contact a program specialist for more information at +1 (516) 447-4907.
- Application fee
- Airfare and airport transfers
- Meals eaten off campus
- Medical expenses
- Laundry
- Spending money
- For international students, the international registration fee is $379 (residential)
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