Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center
Last checked August 2026
Circle V Ranch Camp is a residential (sleepaway) summer camp in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara, about a mile and a half from Lake Cachuma. It runs eight six-day sessions, each serving roughly 150 campers ages 7-13, with hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, sports, miniature golf and campfires; children stay in air-conditioned cabins with three daily meals. Operated in connection with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, it emphasizes affordability through tiered pricing and scholarships.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - Super Hero Week (5 days/4 nights) | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 | 7–15 | $650 | Past season |
| Session 2 - Carnival Week (5 days/4 nights) | Jul 6 – Jul 10, 2026 | 7–15 | $650 | Past season |
| Session 3 - Lost in Space (5 days/4 nights) | Jul 13 – Jul 17, 2026 | 7–15 | $650 | Past season |
Top tier of a sliding scale ($25/$150/$300/$650); most families pay a $25 application fee
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 7–15
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles · Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★AJ SlobigA wonderful request center, wonderful amenities, beautiful view. Unlike most retreat centers their food is actually amazing! The high schoolers had lots to do, and enough space for all 80 of us!
★★★★★poopy cacabest camp I've ever been to the counselors area so kind and helpful and they always help you If you go to the nurse I will never forget what I learned here
★★★★★Daniela Limbania
★Jasmine KoskelaWorst camp I've ever been too! I injured myself while trying to climb out of their pool when my foot slipped and I ended up seriously damaging my leg. I had to hobble all up and down the hills without any help, they refused to let me see the nurse, and worst of all the lady that was supposed to be "watching" us accused me of faking it despite the fact that several of her coworkers witnesses my injury. Don't send your kids here, these people don't care about anyone's health and well being.
★★★★★Delilah RainThis camp was my safe haven. Ill never forget what it taught me.