Circle V Summer Camp

Circle V Summer Camp offers a variety of activities including hiking, swimming, nature walks, and beach days. Campers can also participate in archery, arts and crafts, painting, and photography. Sports activities such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and miniature golf are available, along with games like ping pong and foosball. Evenings feature campfires, skits, and songs.

• Ages: 7–13 years old
• Schedule: six days/five nights
• Location: Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center, 2550 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Circle V Summer Camp was founded by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles in 1945. The camp is nestled in the Los Padres National Forest near Lake Cachuma, surrounded by mature oak trees and miles of hiking trails. The primary goal of the camp is to develop a strong spiritual, physical, mental, and social character in participating youth through various activities and encounters with positive role models. A group of caring donors known as the 'Friends of Circle V' help raise funds to support the mission of the camp.

Last updated December 4, 2025.