Overview
Junior Camp offers a balance of enriching learning and play experiences for young children, ages 3-5, who are entering Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten in the fall. Qualified caring teachers design both small group and child-directed activities, which provide an opportunity for success in language and literacy development, as well as pre-math knowledge.
Our youngest campers begin the morning in their own classrooms and outdoor spaces, and their day is designed to encourage self-discovery, a love of learning and a sense of wonder for world around them. Keeping with the mission of Ojai Valley School, and the theme of our summer camp, Junior Campers will learn, explore, play and adventure outdoors as much as possible. Indoor and outdoor activities are designed to peak their curiosity, build their confidence, and enhance skills needed for a solid foundation for future learning.
Junior Camp begins at 8:30 a.m. with morning songs, classroom activities, learning stations and STEAM projects, followed by lunch, swim time, stories, games, art, and rest time. The day concludes with snack and outside activities prior to pick-up at 4:30 p.m. Our flexible schedule allows campers to enroll for the full six weeks, or one of the three-week sessions. The first session is June 29 to July 17. The second session is July 20 to August 7.
Junior Camp is now FULL for Summer 2026. Call the Admission Office at (805) 646-1423 if you have questions about enrollment or if you would like to join our waitlist. Thank you!
Junior Camp Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 a.m. | Campus opens |
| 8:30 a.m. | Junior Camp begins with morning songs and attendance |
| 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. | Learning stations (indoors and outdoors), small group instruction, class STEAM projects |
| 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | Snack, followed by outside activities and prep for lunch and swim |
| 11:00 a.m. | Lunch |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Swim time at the OVS pool |
| 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Quiet time, reading and storytelling |
| 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Indoor activities, art, games, science and rest time |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Outside play, snack, and camper pick-up by parents (all campers must be signed out by 4:30 p.m.) |