Circle V Ranch

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Circle V Ranch Camp is one of the many special works of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles. During the summer, the Circle V serves children ages7-13 by providing 6-day/5-night sessions of resident “sleepover” camp at a minimal cost. College students and education professionals from across the country staff our camp, and show their deep care about children and share a common goal: to make a positive impact on our campers. The Circle V Ranch is located on 30 acres in the Los Padres National Forest in the Santa Ynez Valley across from Cachuma Lake, just 20minutes inland from Santa Barbara.

AGE (OR GRADE): 7-13

DATES:

1
July 6 - July 10
Superhero Week

2
July 13 - July 17
Adventure Week

3
July 20 - July 24
Carnival Week

4
July 27 - July 31
Olympics Week

5
August 3 - August 7
Medieval Times Week

6
August 10 - August 14
Mad Scientist Week

PRICE: $650/ Week

LOCATION: Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest near Lake Cachuma, 2550 HIGHWAY 154, SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

REGISTRATION DATE: Fees are necessary to support and maintain Circle V. Friends of Circle V donors and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul staff and volunteers have worked all year to raise the necessary funds to conduct our camp. We ask families to contribute a “Fair Share Fee”of $75 per camper (less than 20% of the actual cost). We think your camper is worth it. If you can contribute more, your donations would be greatly appreciated. If this fee is a hardship and will prevent your child from attending camp, please call the camp office for additional financial assistance in the form of “Camperships” provided by donors. These funds are limited and are given out on a first, come first served basis.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Unless your child is sick and needs to miss out on the camping experience for health reasons, a refund is not possible. This is due to the fact that when your child is signed-up for camp, a specific spot is reserved for them. A bunk in a cabin, programming and craft supplies, and food is bought and expenses need to be paid. No other camper will be able to go to camp should your child not show up on departure day. Not only is this unfair to other children who would have liked the opportunity to attend camp, but last minute changes make this practice expensive and difficult. The same holds true if your child is sent home for any reason other than their own health. We talk about this in more detail when asked about discipline later in this FAQ. The bottom line? NO REFUNDS!

SAFETY INFO: The leadership staff at Circle V Ranch is chosen through an extensive search process, but in fact ,our core leadership staff has been together now for many years. All leadership and counselors are college students and education professionals from throughout the U.S. Activity leaders and lifeguards all hold current certifications from a nationally recognized organization. The counselors are selected through a thorough application process and are trained more than 8 days prior to the beginning of camp. Their training includes, but is not limited to, child development, conflict management, First Aid and CPR as well as programming activities.

ACA ACCREDITED: Yes