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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

2025-2026 School Year

  • Olga Reed & Orcutt Academy K-8
    October 15 - 17, 2025
  • Pine Grove
    February 3 - 6, 2026
  • Joe Nightingale
    February 10 - 13, 2026
  • Ralph Dunlap
    February 24 - 27, 2026
  • Alice Shaw
    March 10 - 13, 2026
  • Patterson Road
    March 24 - 27, 2026

Camp Whittier Information

Registration

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.

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