Age group

Electricity in sleeping area

Sanctuary

Sleeping cabins

Infirmary

Circle V Ranch Camp is an exciting summer camp experience offered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles. Since 1945, the Society has provided summer camp programs for youth in Southern California. In 1990, the Society purchased 30 acres in the Los Padres National Forest and established the Circle V Ranch Camp. This beautiful camp setting in the Santa Ynez Valley is just 20 minutes from Santa Barbara.

The primary goal of Circle V Ranch Camp is to help build strong character in youth. The camp provides a unique opportunity to learn respect and appreciation for others, nature, and God through a variety of activities and positive role models. The central symbol of the camp is the Circle V—representing love for God and our neighbor. All activities revolve around this concept, creating a safe and enriching outdoor experience for kids of all ages.

Swimming

Boating/canoeing

Sportsfield activities

Photography

Target sports

Religious service

Rope Course

Art & Crafts

Affordable

One of the most valuable ways if instilling self-esteem into a child's life is through outdoor programs that help children grow and acquire important social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills that otherwise would not be possible in a classroom setting. In July and August each year, children ages seven through 13 enjoy a traditional residential "sleepover" camp at Circle V. With a choice of six sessions, each 5 days/4 nights- all are filled with activities including hiking, swimming, nature walks,  archery, arts and crafts, painting, photography, baseball, basketball, ping pong, foosball, soccer, miniature golf, campfires, skits and songs. Children and their counselors stay in air-conditioned cabins. Three nutritious daily meals are served cafeteria style.  All children are fully supervised by caring, trained counselors and long-timed staff. Each session has a theme ranging from "Carnival" to "Medieval" to "Super Heroes" and others that provide even more opportunities to learn, grow, and become part of the Circle V Ranch Camp Family.