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Orcutt Union School District

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Outdoor Education Information

Outdoor Education Information

The Orcutt Union School District is pleased to be able to continue an outdoor education/science camp program for sixth graders. Alice Shaw, Joe Nightingale, Patterson Road, Pine Grove, and Ralph Dunlap schools attend Science Camp at Camp Whittier, located near Lake Cachuma. In addition, Olga Reed and Orcutt Academy K-8 will go to the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI).

 

Please view these two informational videos detailing what outdoor education is all about.

Part 1: The Science Camp Experience (8 mins)  Part 2: Getting Ready for Science Camp (8 mins)

 

Camp Dates

2024-2025 School Year

  • Olga Reed & Orcutt Academy K-8
    October 16 - 18, 2024
  • Joe Nightingale
    February 4 - 7, 2025
  • Pine Grove
    February 18 - 21, 2025
  • Ralph Dunlap
    February 25 - 28, 2025
  • Patterson Road
    March 11 - 13, 2025
  • Alice Shaw
    April 8 - 11, 2025

Camp Whittier Information

Health and Medication Information

Parents/guardians need to complete the OUSD health form for their student for Camp Whittier and CIMI.

Any students that bring medications to camp (prescription and non-prescription) will need to have their physician/health provider complete the district medication form.

Please read the important Nurses Instructions & Info from the district credentialed school nurses regarding medication instructions, types, reminders, forms, etc.