Summer Camp Time is Almost Here!

Summer Camp season is almost here!  Don't miss out.  Children, ages 7-13, are eligible to attend the Society's Circle V Ranch Camp near beautiful Santa Barbara this year.  Info: 323-224-6213 or 805-688-5252.

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Summer is calling...

Summer is right around the corner! And that means summer camp at beautiful Circle V Ranch Camp - operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Council of Los Angeles - in the Los Padres National Forest above Santa Barbara.

For campers who have attended Circle V Ranch during the past couple years, expect to see a postcard in the mail soon about this year's camp season. For those interested in finding our more information about the Society's camp, please call 323-224-6213 or 805-688-5252.

Here are the camp sessions and themes for 2012:

* Session 1: June 27-July 2 = PIRATES ADVENTURE WEEK: The Pirates of Circle V need you, as you and your group build a real life ship to sail on the Circle V seas!

* Session 2: July 6-11 = MVP WEEK “SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA”: Includes all your favorite sports activities. Everyone is a winner at Circle V!

* Session 3: July 11-16 = LOST IN SPACE WEEK: Travel to Planet Circle V as we discover other planets and faraway lands. It will be a “Star Wars Adventure”.

* Session 4: July 18-23 = INTERNATIONAL WEEK: With Flutes Across the World, it's a celebration of nations with all your favorite camp activities and good old- fashioned fun!

* Session 5: July 23-28 = KNIGHTS and PRINCESSES of the ROUND TABLE: Are you ready to be a Knight or Princess at King Arthur’s annual feast and Renaissance Faire?

* Session 6: July 31-August 5 = CARNIVAL WEEK: Old-fashioned fun with all your favorite carnival games!

* Session 7: August 5-10 = CIRCLE V IDOL “TALENT SHOW": Lights, camera, action! Who will be crowned the Circle V Idol of 2012?

* Session 8: August 11-16 = SUPER HERO WEEK: Bring your cape and superpowers as we protect the magical Kingdom of Circle V!

Where will your child be this summer?

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It's February. Do you know where your child will be this summer? How about beautiful CIRCLE V RANCH in the Los Padres National Forest above Santa Barbara? If your child is between the ages of 7-13, call for information and reservations. Camperships available for children who qualify. 323-224-6213 or 805-688-5252.

Summer Camp will be here before you know it!

Time seems to pass by quickly. Before you know it summer will be here. And you know what that means! Summer Camp for children, ages 7-13, at the Society's Circle V Ranch Camp in beautiful Santa Barbara!

For more information, call 805-688-5252 or 323-224-6213. Click on flyer to enlarge.

SVdPLA to be recipient of CHiPS For Kids Holiday Toy Drive

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Council of Los Angeles is a proud recipient of the CBS2 'CHiPs For Kids Holiday Toy Drive.'

Make this Holiday Season magical for a less fortunate child or teen in our community. From November 25 through Christmas Eve bring a new, unwrapped toy to any California Highway Patrol office or to one of the drop-off locations below:

• All CHP Area Offices: Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire

• Mattel Toy Stores

• Walgreens Pharmacies

• Citizens Business Bank Arena

• Schaefer Ambulance Service

• Cardenas Markets

• The Little Gym

• MetroPCS 15 Corporate Locations)

• Red Robin

• M’s Flowers

• John Force Holiday Car Show (December 4)

• El Tepeyac City of Industry location)

• Mall Locations:

~ Glendale Galleria / December 5-18 (First Level, next to Target)

~ Lakewood Center Mall / December 9-22 (First Level, next to Target)

~ The Shops at Montebello / December 1-20 (First Level, Next to JC Penney)

~ Westfield Topanga (First Level, next to Target)

~ Westfield Culver City Shopping Center (First Level, next to Target)

Days running short to $ave BIG on Back-to-School Clothes in August

You only have a couple more days to take advantage of this month's 25% off Back-to-School $avings on children's clothing at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's store in LONG BEACH.

Don't miss this opportunity to have you children dress for less in a variety of clothes you'll only find in the Society's children's clothing department.

St. Vincent de Paul's store is located at 2750 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804. Info: 562-494-9955.

$ave BIG on Back-to-School Clothes in AUGUST

Enjoy Back-to-School $avings throughout the month of August at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's store in LONG BEACH by receiving 25% off your total purchase of children's clothing.

Dress for less in nice clothes you'll only find in the children's clothing department.

The Society's store is located at 2750 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804. Info: 562-494-9955.

Its NOW or NEVER for summer camp in 2011

If your child hasn't attended summer camp at Circle V Ranch this year, taking a swim on a hot day in the Los Padres National Forest is just ONE thing he or she is missing. Plus...HUGE savings for children, ages 7-13, who qualify for camperships. The final camp session begins on August 12. Info: 323-224-6213 or visit www.svdpla.org.

$ave BIG on Back-to-School Clothes in Long Beach

Enjoy Back-to-School $avings throughout the month of August at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's store in LONG BEACH by receiving 25% off your total purchase of children's clothing.

Dress for less in nice clothes you'll only find in the children's clothing department.

The Society's store is located at 2750 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804. Info: 562-494-9955.

Only two weeks of summer camp remain. Apply NOW before it's too late!

Whether its making flutes for themselves and for children across the world, or having fun in various activities, boys and girls, ages 7-13, are learning that Circle V Ranch Camp is the hip place to be this summer! Only two weeks of camp remain this season. Will your child be next to attend? Camperships are available for young people who qualify. Call 323-224-6213.

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Children can camp in beautiful Santa Barbara

ONLY three summer camp sessions remain at Circle V Ranch Camp this season in beautiful Santa Barbara. The sessions include: August 1-6, August 6-11 and August 12-17.

PARENTS - Don't miss out on having your child experience the beauty and FUN of the great outdoors in a supportive environment! Swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, music, archery, sports, a beach trip and more for children, ages 7-13! Call 323-224-6213 TODAY to make your reservation. Camperships available for children who qualify.

Still time to attend summer camp in Santa Barbara!

Believe it or not, summer camp is beginning to wind down for this year. Don't miss out on having your child experience the beauty of the outdoors in a supportive environment in beautiful Santa Barbara! To see how your child, age 7-13, can attend, call 323-224-6213 TODAY. Camperships available for children who qualify.

You're only a child once, so live it up at Circle V Ranch Camp

There's nothing like the warmth and sounds of children having fun at summer camp. Add the various activities, including the camp's refreshing swimming pool, and you have St. Vincent de Paul's Circle V Ranch Camp in beautiful Santa Barbara.

With camp in full swing, only five weekly summer sessions remain in 2011. Limited spaces are still available for children, ages 7-13. Call 323-224-6213 TODAY to reserve a camp spot before it's too late! Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Info: 323-224-6213 or visit http://svdpla.org/index.php/circlev/contents.

Photo: The reward for hiking this Circle V Ranch trail is the striking view of Lake Cachuma in the background.

GREAT news for campers and their parents or guardians

Thanks to a matching fund, Week 1 (June 22-27) and Week 2 (June 27-July 2) of summer camp at Circle V Ranch is 1/2 price!!! What a bargain for 6 days and 5 nights of fun, swimming, arts & crafts and MUCH more. For ages 7-13. Call 323-224-6213 today to reserve a spot before it's too late!

Circle V Ranch Camp season is almost here! Don't let your child be left out

For information about sending your child to St. Vincent de Paul's Circle V Ranch summer camp - which overlooks gorgeous Lake Cachuma - in beautiful Santa Barbara, call 323-224-6213.

TODAY is the last day to register for Saturday's Open House at Circle V Ranch Camp

Today is the FINAL day to register for Saturday's Circle V Camp's open house in Santa Barbara. Click on flyer to enlarge.

Circle V Ranch Camp Open House

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Summer camp season is approaching

For information about sending your child to St. Vincent de Paul's Circle V Ranch summer camp near beautiful Santa Barbara, call 323-224-6213.