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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

2023-2024 School Year

 

School Camp Dates
Olga Reed & Orcutt Academy K-8   October 18 – 20, 2023
Pine Grove February 13 – 16, 2024
Joe Nightingale February 20 – 23, 2024
Patterson Road February 27 – March 1, 2024  
Ralph Dunlap March 5 – 8, 2024
Alice Shaw April 9 – 12, 2024

 

Camp Information

Camp Whittier

Information for Science Camp at Camp Whittier


Camp Whittier Map

 

Camp Whittier Handbook

 


Registration

Science Camp Registration Link

How to Register (English)

How to Register (Spanish)

Health and Medication information for Science Camp

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

OUSD Health History Form (English/Spanish)

 


Medications At Camp

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

OUSD Medication Form

 


Nurses Instructions & Info

Important information from the district credentialed school nurses regarding medication instructions, types, reminders, forms, etc.

Medication Information

 

 

Camp Whittier Information

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

Part 1: The Outdoor School Experience (8 mins)

Part 2: Getting Ready for Outdoor School (8 mins)

 


View a map of Camp Whittier

Camp Whittier Map

 


Outdoor School Handbook

Camp Whittier Handbook