Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center

4.7

2550 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music
Boys & girls aged 7-13•Mon–Wed, Sat–Sun from 0•25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 7-13
Mon–Wed, Sat–Sun from 0
25/day & 100/week

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Classic summer adventure in the Santa Barbara mountains

Experience an unforgettable summer in a beautiful, natural setting. Enjoy classic camp activities like hiking and campfires while building confidence and making lifelong friends. This camp offers a welcoming, inclusive community with a focus on community, kindness, and personal growth. It delivers a summer filled with nature, independence, and fun in a safe, supportive environment that your child will remember forever.
Experience an unforgettable summer in a beautiful, natural setting. Enjoy classic camp activities like hiking and campfires while building confidence and making lifelong friends. This camp offers a welcoming, inclusive community with a focus on community, kindness, and personal growth. It delivers a summer filled with nature, independence, and fun in a safe, supportive environment that your child will remember forever.

Location & hours

2550 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Hiking
Swimming
Archery
Arts and crafts
Campfires
Basketball
Soccer
Miniature golf
Photography
Painting
Nature walks
Baseball
Ping pong
Foosball
Skits
Songs
Team sports
Games
Flashlight hikes
Outdoor movies
Rodeo
Community service
Theatre activities
Drumming
Dance
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
Music
Hiking
Swimming
Archery
Arts and crafts
Campfires
Basketball
Soccer
Miniature golf
Photography
Painting
Nature walks
Baseball
Ping pong
Foosball
Skits
Songs
Team sports
Games
Flashlight hikes
Outdoor movies
Rodeo
Community service
Theatre activities
Drumming
Dance

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Visit YMCA Camp Oakes's website for the latest and most accurate pricing info.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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