For almost two decades, the Carden school of Camarillo has welcomed the community for join us for a wonderful Summer Day Camp experience.  Each summer the school campus transforms into a haven for fun and adventurous learning for children 5-13.  We offer a traditional camp  experience with elements of learning. Our enrollment is limited to 70 children, ensuring that all children have a safe, inviting and fun summer group.  The Directors redesign the program each year, building upon various prior year's experiences, and the program activities are varied and appropriately geared for the following age groups:

• Elementary age (Kindergarten through 5th Grade) - Elementary Program
• Middle School age (6th Grade through 8th Grade) - Junior Counselor Program

Our camp staff consists of our teaching staff and trained counselors who have undergone considerable hours of pre-camp training, including standard Red Cross First Aid and CPR training.  We have a Counselor for every 8-10 campers and our Junior Counselors further enhance the program by aiding our Counselors and by befriending the younger campers.

We are very excited about this year's camp schedule and optional activities.  Come and join us for another great summer of fun and exploration!

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Schedule

Our Program

The Camp Schedule is above.  Our thematic program is structured and includes the excitement and challenges of the following activities:

• Arts and Crafts:  Art adventures in varied art media are offered for individual expression and growth.  Families may be able to view their children's creative projects at the Ventura County Fair.  Craft activities include: beading, weaving, candle making, and much more!
• Sports and Group Games: Groups participation in sports and games promotes cooperation and good sportsmanship.  At the same time, campers are developing their gross motor coordination.  Ping-pong, badminton, croquet, field hockey, volleyball, relay races, parachute fun, mini trampoline, hand ball, human tic-tac-toe, steal the bacon, sponge war and water play are a few of our outdoor activities.
• Science Projects: Campers will explore the world around them through varied hands-on projects.
• Creative Reading / Journalizing: Creative reading and writing skills are encouraged through daily journalizing and the exploration of books.  Each campers will participate in a reading incentive program.
• Camp Songs / Skits / Poems: Summer camp experience is not complete without favorite camp songs.  We meet at the haystacks daily to learn songs and poems.  Once a week we act out a favorite story.  Hand clapping and jump rope rhymes are enjoyed by all and promote coordination.
• Computers: Come "surf" the Internet and browse through the World Wide Web. Lessons will be tied into sessions themes.
• Field Trips: To enhance the camper's experience, each session includes a weekly field trip.
• Hot Lunch: A children's meal from a restaurant is available every Tuesday and Friday for about $5.00.
• General Store: Open every day, the Camp Store offers a variety of items including: ice cream, drinks, fruit, granola bars, candy grab bag toys, camp T-shirts, water bottles, and camp bags.

Optional Activities

Students can supplement the core program with a number of exciting classes.  These optional activities are limited in size and require advance enrollment:

• Bowling: THis option is offered all summer at Camarillo Bowl.
• Ice Skating: This option is offered at the Ventura Ice Skating Center.
• Tae Kown Do: A modern martial art, campers learn fast reactions through games and learn to respect others.
• Science Classes: Campers will experiment with the world around us.
• Swimming: Campers go for a recreational swim every other Friday at the Pleasant Valley Pool, Certified lifeguards are always on duty
• Crazy Cooking: Campers will create wacky delicacies that will tempt the most cultured of palates.
• Extended Care: This is available from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.