Camp Helping Hands

5

106 West Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Music
Academic
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Music
Academic
Boys & girls aged 6-14•Mon–Fri from 9AM–3PM•25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 6-14
Mon–Fri from 9AM–3PM
25/day & 100/week

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Empowering Kids Through Service and Fun

It's an exceptional place! Children will have classic summer fun while also learning the value of giving back through hands-on projects and teamwork. This unique approach blends community service with traditional camp excitement. Kids come home more confident and compassionate. The staff is supportive, the environment is safe, and the focus is on leadership and empathy. It's a wonderful way for children to build friendships.
It's an exceptional place! Children will have classic summer fun while also learning the value of giving back through hands-on projects and teamwork. This unique approach blends community service with traditional camp excitement. Kids come home more confident and compassionate. The staff is supportive, the environment is safe, and the focus is on leadership and empathy. It's a wonderful way for children to build friendships.

Location & hours

106 West Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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

Service projects
Community service
Field trips
Swimming
Sports activities
Team games
Arts and crafts
Music
Leadership development
Teamwork training
Camp songs
Outdoor activities
Educational presentations
Reflection sessions
Counselor-in-training program
Community outreach
People-focused service
Environmental conservation
Animal care
Guide dog training
Visits with service animals
Senior center projects
On-site service tasks
Gardening
Academics
Travel
Inquiry-based lessons
Games
Singing
Planning
Investigation
Taking action
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Music
Academic
Service projects
Community service
Field trips
Swimming
Sports activities
Team games
Arts and crafts
Music
Leadership development
Teamwork training
Camp songs
Outdoor activities
Educational presentations
Reflection sessions
Counselor-in-training program
Community outreach
People-focused service
Environmental conservation
Animal care
Guide dog training
Visits with service animals
Senior center projects
On-site service tasks
Gardening
Academics
Travel
Inquiry-based lessons
Games
Singing
Planning
Investigation
Taking action

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

5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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