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)
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 Whittier
Information for Science Camp at Camp Whittier
Registration
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.
Nurses Instructions & Info
Important information from the district credentialed school nurses regarding medication instructions, types, reminders, forms, etc.
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
Outdoor School Handbook