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Welc me Join the Fun to Summer at Ojai Valley School Approximately 300 campers will venture to Ojai Valley School this summer. Some will be new. Some will return for their second, third, or fourth years drawn back by the zany warm humor of their favorite camp counselors and the cool shade of the oakstudded campus. Here, they will explore the swimming holes and hiking trails of the nearby Sespe Wilderness. They will ride horses, stage plays, paint landscapes, read books, calculate math problem
C ntents Overview Academic Classes Afternoon Activities English as a Second Language Learning Skills Counselor in Training Program Equestrian Camp Performing Arts STEM Program College Bound Junior Camp Useful Information 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 11 12 1314
Overview Day Resident Campers Ojai Valley School is located in Ojai, California, a resort town surrounded by oak trees, citrus groves, and rugged mountains. Our two beautiful campuses are located near the Los Padres National Forest and offer an ideal setting for learning and adventure. In 2012, our programs will be offered in sessions of two, four, and six weeks for day and resident campers. Most programs will be centered at the Lower Campus with students enjoying excursions to the Upper Campus
Academic Classes Afternoon Activities Academics for Grades 28 Academic classes for elementary and middle school students meet Monday through Friday with four academic periods each morning. Campers are grouped by grade level with classes designed to sharpen skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The goal is to reinforce academic skills and to prepare campers for the upcoming school year. Classes are small, allowing students to work closely with their instructors, and the course selections
ESL in Summer Camp Ojai Valley School has been recognized worldwide as a leader in English language programs. In summer, international students ages 8 to 16 can develop their language skills and experience American culture while interacting with peers from around the world. This is an ideal program for international students who want to improve their language proficiency during the summer. Ojai Valley School offers beginning, intermediate and advanced English as a Second Language ESL classes. At
Learning Skills During the academic year, Ojai Valley School provides support to students who struggle in math and language arts, those who have diagnosed learning differences, and those students who need guidance with study skills and organization. The summer Learning Skills program features small, intensive morning classes for a limited number of students who want to sharpen their academic skills. These classes offer students ages 816 the opportunity to experience tremendous growth in their re
CounselorInTraining Program For many years, Ojai Valley School has offered a CounselorInTraining CIT leadership program designed to give teenage campers an opportunity to be involved in summer camp at a higher level. CITs assist teachers in the classroom and during afternoon and evening activities. This year, OVS is expanding the CIT program to accommodate two levels of campers, ages 1116, who want to develop leadership skills, build independence and train for future roles as camp counselors. Co
Space in this program is limited and enrollment is based on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Enroll early to secure your space for summer 2012 Equestrian Camp The Equestrian Camp is designed for a limited number of beginning, intermediate and advanced riders, ages 816. The program is well suited to young equestrians who want to develop their riding skills in a noncompetitive setting, while also enjoying a traditional camp experience. This campwithinacamp allows young riders to develop their skil
Performing Arts This campwithinacamp provides day and resident campers, ages 1116, with instruction in acting, singing, and movement. Campers can also explore the technical side of the theater by working backstage or in the lighting and sound booth of our modern performing arts center. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a variety of disciplines in the Performing Arts, and to provide campers with a fun, supportive environment in which to make friends and develop their selfesteem.
STEM Program The STEM program is designed to engage campers, ages 1316, in stimulating coursework that will develop their curiosity and understanding about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM. The summer curriculum is both challenging and handson, inviting middle and high schoolage students to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Students are divided by grade level into ageappropriate learning teams, with older students serving as mentors to younger peers. Instructors are
Junior Camp The Junior Camp offers our littlest campers, ages 3 to 7, an opportunity to develop their academic and social skills in a safe, nurturing environment that emphasizes fun while learning. The program offers a balance of creative, enriching, and educational experiences for young children. Campers spend the day on our Lower Campus engaged in fun and developmentally appropriate activities. The academic curriculum is designed to foster language and literacy development, as well as to enhan
Useful Information Thank you for taking the time to review the summer catalog. Applications with session dates, tuition and fees are enclosed and available online. For more information, please visit our website at www. ovs.orgsummer or contact our Admission Office at 805 6461423 or by email at admissionovs.org. Here is some additional information about our programs Accreditation Ojai Valley School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges WASC and the American Camp
Admission Office and OVS Summer Camp Boccalis Restaurant Driving Directions From Los Angeles International Airport LAX Take 405 Freeway north to 101 Freeway north Ventura. In approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, look for the City of Ventura. Just past Ventura, exit onto Highway 33 to Ojai Hwy 33 veers to the right. You will drive through several small towns approximately 20 minutes. Do not make any turns, stay on the same road and you will merge onto Ojai Avenue. Just past a 3way intersection, tur
Please visit our website at www.ovs.orgsummer
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