
Another exciting
summer is coming your way and we look forward to having you join us for the
fun. We are offering 19 different specialty camps, 9 field trips, and our
awesome day camp. As an added convenience, we will be providing transport
service from our specialty camps to the Recreation Department. We want to make
your experience this summer both fun and rewarding!
DISCOVERY CAMP • AGES 5-8
Experience one of the most enjoyable camps offered for young children. Your child will enjoy a fun filled week full of arts & crafts, swimming, games and excursions. Our trained staff will provide a caring environment, designed to promote self-reliance and confidence.
SURVIVOR CAMP • AGES 9-12
Join us this summer for nine weeks of new and adventurous activities. This camp
offers youth an opportunity to experience a variety of activities designed to
be challenging and rewarding.
MONDAY - FRIDAY / JUNE 16 - AUGUST
15
FULL DAY • $110 per week • 7:30am - 6pm / HALF DAY • $70 per week • Daily Rate
$30
7:30am - 12:30pm OR 12:30pm - 6pm
ADDITIONAL FEE APPLIES FOR FIELD TRIPS
During the morning hours, all campers will rotate through a variety of activities; ranging from sports, cooperative games, arts and crafts and other special events. In the afternoon, the camps will return to their age appropriate groups with occasional all camp activities offered. Our weekly summer themes will focus on the summer Olympics.
EX C U R S I O N
S
Hurricane Harbor June
18, 8am-6pm $30 / #5050.301
Skating Plus June 24, 12pm-6pm $15 / #5050.302
Carpinteria Beach July 2, 10am-5pm $10 / #5050.303
Golf N’ Stuff July 9, 1:00pm-6pm $25 / #5050.304
Bowling July 16, 1pm-5pm $20 / #5050.305
Magic Mountain July 23, 8am-6pm $30 / #5050.306
Lake Casitas July 30, 1pm-5pm $15 / #5050.307
Ventura County Fair August 6, 10am-5pm $20 / #5050.308
Oxnard Ice Skating August 13, 1pm-6pm $15 / #5050.309
SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS
Camps are contingent
upon enrollment, please register by Noon on the Wednesday before the first day
of camp
SUMMER
SURF SAFARI
Learn to surf by experienced ocean expert, Warren Glaser.
Using soft surfboards, participants will learn the basics of surfing and will
acquire a new respect for the ocean.Participants must be confident ocean
swimmers. All gear and transportation provided, except for water shoes, which
are recommended.
Camp 1: July 7 - 11 #5030.312
Camp 2: July 14 - 18 #5030.313
Camp 3: July 21 - 25 #5030.314
Camp 4: July 28 - Aug. 1 #5030.315
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: 9 - 15 • Tuition: $185
Location: Depart from Ojai
Rec. Dept.
HOLE-IN-ONE
GOLF
Come experience fun golf training at the Ojai Valley Inn.
You will receive instruction in iron play, woods, putting, short game and sand
shots. Learn fundamentals and basic techniques. No equipment needed.
Camp 1: June 23 - 27
9am - Noon • #5030.334
2pm - 5:00pm • #5030.335
Camp 2: July 7 - 11
9am - Noon • #5030.336
Camp 3: July 21 - 25
9am - Noon • #5030.337
2pm - 5pm • #5030.338
Camp 4: August 4 - 8
9am - Noon • #5030.339
Ages: 8 - 15 • Tuition: $145
Location: Ojai Valley
Inn
CHEERLEADING
CAMP
Come
learn the basics of cheerleading fromour very own Nordhoff cheerleaders.
Participants will be introduced to the concepts of stunting, jumps,
choreography, and basic cheer moves. Campers will perform with the Nordhoff
cheerleaders at the 4th of July event. Cheering is a great form of
exercise and a great way to meet new friends. No previous experience required.
Camp
1: June
23 - 27 • #5030.318
Camp
2: July
28 - August 1 • #5030.319
Camp
Hours: 1pm - 4pm Ages: 5 & up • Tuition: $100*
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
*proceeds
of the tuition will go toward the Nordhoff Cheerleading Program
FANTASTIC
FENCING
En
Guarde! Get ready for a unique and exciting camp that will help you develop
hand-eye coordination, balance and foot speed. We have a young and talented
instructor prepared to teach you the latest trends in the sport of fencing.
Camp
1: July 14 - July 18 • #5030.341
Camp
Hours: 9am - 11am
Ages:
10 & Up • Tuition: $125
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
CAPOEIRA
(KAH-POO-E-DA)CAMP
Capoeira
is a blend of martial arts and dance set to the rhythmic music of Brazilian
instruments. The Capoeira Camp is a great way to increase flexibility, agility,
coordination, self-confidence, rhythm and strength. In addition, participants
will learn the songs and instruments that are integral to the Capoeira culture.
Camp
1: June 16 - 20 • #5030.320
Camp
Hours:
9am -
11am
Ages:
7 - 13
Tuition:
$90
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor: Daniel “Chin” Yoshimi
FLAG
FOOTBALL
Learn
the fundamental skills of flag football through small group activities and
scrimmages. Camp comes to a close on Friday with an exciting flag football
tournament.
Camp
1: July 28 - Aug. 1 • #5030.328
Camp
Hours: 9 - 12pm
Ages:
8 - 12 • Tuition: $80
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
ENGINEERING
FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGOS
Take a
“crash course” in Demolition Derby, design a Mighty Metropolis, challenge the
Battle Track, build and race a Locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive.
Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering,
and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Children will be
given instruction, design challenges, and competitions appropriate to their
facility with LEGO™ Technic and System components. This is a hands-on and
minds-on class suitable for LEGO™ novices to “maniacs.”
Camp
1: June 16 - 20
Ages:
5 - 7 •
Pre-Engineering
Camp
Hours: 9am-12pm • #
5030.326
Ages:
8 - 12 •
Engineering FUNdamentals
Camp
Hours: 1pm-4pm • #
5030.327
Tuition:
$170
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Play-Well TEKnologies Engineers
CARD
BOARD FAIRY TALE
MUSICAL
THEATRE CAMP
Enjoy
fun-filled activities while learning to sing, dance and act in your very own
original Broadway Musical! The program will include: theater, dance, music,
outdoor games and recreation, and special guest artists. This program is based
on the California Content Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Camp
1: July 7 - 18 • #5030.343
Camp
2: July 21 - Aug. 1 • #5030.344
Camp
Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Ages:
8 - 14
Tuition:
$160 per week
$300
(2 weeks) or $450 (4 weeks)
Location: Ojai Rec.Dept Multi-Purpose Rm.
Instructors:
Demitri Corbin & Holly Bassuk/Professional Dancer & Credentialed
Teacher
SCIENCE
ADVENTURE CAMP
Campers
going into grades 1 through 6 can explore science in a fun and interactive way.
Our quality hands on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional
instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.
Science Adventures will be offering four different one-week sessions, with a
half-day and full-day option. For more information, you can visit Science
Adventures website at www.scienceadventures.com
or stop by our office to get their class description and calendar of
activities.
Camp
1: June 23 - 27
Extreme
Sports Science • #5030.345
Camp
2: June 30 - July 3
Science
Detective • #5030.346
Camp
3: July 7 - 11
Space
& Rocketry • #5030.347
Camp
4: July 14 - 18
Gizmos,
Gadgets & Goop • #5030.348
Camp
Hours:
1/2
day • 8:30 - 11:55am • $179
Full
Day • 8:30am - 3:30pm • $287
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept./Picnic Area
SIMPLY
ME
Welcome
to Simply Me! An outstanding new summer camp for girls only. Simply Me provides
opportunities for personal growth, self discovery, friendship and most of all
FUN. We offer many activates such as; crocheting, scrapbooking, cooking,
sewing, bargain shopping, games, slumber party and much more. These are
essential ingredients to a great camp.
Camp
1: June 23 - 27 • #5030.317
Camp
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Ages:
9 - 13 • Tuition: $125
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor: Jennel Dohrn
ROCK
AND ROLL BOOT CAMP
Rock’n’Roll
Boot Camp is for music students age 13-17 who know how to practice. If you play
the keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone, or saxophone, and you are
enthusiastic about music, then Rock’n’Roll Boot Camp might be for you. Each
class will consist of warm ups, student presentations, small group practice,
and rehearsal. We’ll work on sight-reading, improvising, theory, and song. On
the final day of camp, we’ll offer a concert in the evening at the Rec. Center
for our family and friends. Camp will be during the mornings, but students
should plan on an additional 1-3 hours of practice time each evening.
Email:
aronvanalstine@yahoo.com
to find out more.
Required
Materials: Berklee Practice Method (specific for your instrument).
Alfred’s
Essentials of Music Theory
Camp
1:
July
28 - Aug. 1 • #5030.349
Camp
2:
Aug. 4
- 8 • #5030.350
Camp
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ages:
11 - 15 • Tuition: $200
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Aron Van Alstine
COLOURFULLY
YOURS POTTERY CAMP
Have
you always wanted to make pots on a pottery wheel? Come and have a go at it!
You will be eating breakfast out of your own handmade, decorated, glazed, and
fired dishes. You will also have the opportunity to make coil pots and use a
slab roller.
Camp
1: August 11 - 15 • #5030.321
Camp
Hours: 9am - 11am
Ages:
9 - 14 • Tuition: $85
$25
materials fee paid to instructor on first day of camp
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Karen Scott
VENTURA
COUNTY FUSION SOCCER
The
Recreation Department and the Ventura County Fusion have joined forces to offer
a unique opportunity to residents of the Ojai Valley. Ventura County Fusion is
a new men’s soccer franchise that will combine high level soccer with family
entertainment, featuring players formerly with U.S. national youth teams and
top college players. Fusion’s coaches are licensed professionals who will teach
basic soccer skills according to the developmental ages of the children,
placing emphasis on learning through fun games, giving lots of playing time,
and setting individual targets for measurable progress in skill development,
assisted by star players from the Fusion team. Participants have the bonus of
being able to meet their instructors at a Fusion home game and watch the team
in action free of charge.
Visit http://www.venturacountyfusion.com
Camp
1: June 23 - 27 #5030.329
Camp
2: July 14 - 18 #5030.330
Age
Groups: 4 and 5 year olds
Mini
Fusion Program • 9am - 10:30am
Learn
soccer fundamentals
Fee:
$89
6-9
year old
Fusion
Half Day Camp
9am –
12pm
Learn
through games
Fee:
$150
10-16
year old
Fusion
Day camp • 9am - 12pm
Technical
and Tactical training
Fee:
$150
Location
for all soccer camps: Sarzotti Park
(all
soccer camps include
a shirt, a
game ticket and an
evaluation)
RIDE
LIKE THE WIND HORSE CAMP
The
Ojai Recreation Department is offering a Western Horsemanship Camp for
beginning riders. Each session will focus on horse anatomy, grooming and care,
and the fundamentals of western horseback riding. Please bring a drink and a snack.
Camp will include arts ‘n crafts, science and hiking activities. Transportation
provided to and from horse camp when you register for the Ojai Recreation
Department’s half-day camp!
Camp
1: June 16 - 20 #5030.351
Camp
2: June 23 - 27 #5030.352
Camp 3:
July 7 - 11 #5030.353
Camp
4: July 21 - 25 #5030.354
Camp
5: Aug. 4 - 8 #5030.355
Camp
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ages:
7 & older
Tuition:
$190
includes
all equipment
Location: Western Trail Rides
Instructor:
Melissa White
HIP
HOP DANCE CAMP
Get into
the groove with our hip-hop dance camp. The class will emphasize improving
coordination, flexibility and endurance as well as the latest trends in hip-hop
dance moves. We are happy to introduce our new instructor, Erika Robles, Head
Nordhoff Cheerleading Coach, as our new hip hop instructor.
Camp
1: July 7 - 11 • #5030.322
Camp
Hours: 10am - 12Noon
Ages:
7 - 15
Tuition:
$80
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Erika Robles
SLAM
‘N’ JAM BASKETBALL
Get
into the Game! Instruction will focus on the fundamentals of passing,
dribbling, shooting, rebounding, offense, defense, and team strategies. Learn
the techniques of ball control, and the strategies that create a winning
attitude.
Camp
1: August 11 - 15 • #5030.331
Camp
Hours: 9am-2pm
Ages:
8-12 • Tuition: $100
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
CARTOONING
CAMP
Join
well-known Ventura County artist Chris Martinez for a fun and creative
cartooning camp. You will be introduced to several forms of cartooning and will
work with a variety of drawing tools. The camp will focus on character
creation, expression, gag and political cartooning and comic strip caricature.
Come and let your imagination run wild.
Camp
1: June 23 - 27 • #5030.323
Camp
2: July 7 - 11 • #5030.324
Camp
Hours: 10am - 12pm
Ages:
10 & Older • Tuition: $85
$10
to $15 cost for materials
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Chris Martinez
T-SHIRTS
‘R US CAMP
Students
will be instructed on t-shirt & art design, screen printing, and t-shirt
production. At the end of the camp, students will have the option of producing
their own design. All supplies except for t-shirts will be provided.
Camp
1: June 16 - 20 • #5030.316
Camp
Hours: 1pm - 3pm
Ages:
7 - 18 • Tuition: $80
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Evan Rilling
EXTREME
SK8BOARDING
Join
Ojai’s Sk8 team this summer for a week of challenging fun and excitement.
Campers will learn the basics of flat and transitional skills. Tuition includes
T-shirt.
Camp
1: June 16 - 20 • #5030.311
Camp
Hours: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages:
6 - 14 • Tuition: $60
Location: Ojai Skate Park
Instructor:
Shane Rilling
AQUATIC
ADVENTURE
Share
the excitement of water sports and FUN. Play water polo, pool volleyball and
other deep end water related games. Spend the week getting wet and wild! In
addition, two field trips have been planned for Lake Casitas and the Ventura
Aquatic Center. Spend the week getting wet and wild!
(Swimmers
only, must be able to swim 1 length of the pool.)
Camp
1: August 11 - 15 • #5030.333
Camp hours:
9am - 12pm
(Hours
on field trip days will be in the afternoon)
Ages:
6 - 12 • Tuition: $90
Location: Nordhoff Pool & excursions to
Lake
Casitas Water Park, &Ventura Aquatic Center
WILDLIFE
SCIENCE & NATURE CAMP
Wildlife
Science and Nature Camp is one of the most exciting summer camps offered to
adventurous, curious and fun-loving campers ages 8 - 13. Join us for a week of
action packed adventures in Ojai and beyond through arts & crafts, games,
hikes, exploration, and real life experiences in the wildlife. This adventurous
week includes a one-night campout at Lake Casitas and a trip to the Lake
Casitas Water Park.
Camp
1: July 7 - 11 • #5030.325
Camp
Hours • 9am - 4pm
Ages:
8 - 13 • Tuition: $150
Location: Ojai Recreation Department & Around
the Ojai Valley
BABYSITTERS
BOOT CAMP
The
Ojai Recreation Department will be partnering with the American Red Cross to
offer a week-long babysitting training course. Participants who complete the
course will receive CPR, First-aid, and babysitting certifications. The purpose
of the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is to provide
individuals, ages 11 to 15 with the information and skills necessary to provide
safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult
guardians. The training will help participants develop skills in leadership and
professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and first aid.
Camp
1: June 23 - 27 • #5030.340
Camp
Hours: 9am - 12pm
Ages:
11 - 15 • Tuition: $150
Location: Ojai Rec. Dept.
Instructor:
Misty Bowman
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
For those campers registered
in any specialty camps and
half-day afternoon camp,
transportation will
be provided.
Please call the office at
646-1872
to arrange for
transport service.
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Email:
ojairec@ci.ojai.ca.us | Tel: 805-646-1872 |
Address: 510 Park Rd Ojai, Ca 93023 | Fax: 805-646-0201 |