Only 1 week remains. Don't miss out. Register today!

ONLY 1 weeks remains until THE HIKE of the year!

Don't be left out. Join today! Adults, children and pets on leashes can participate in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28 at beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

Sign up NOW to help the Society's new family housing program for women and children (to open later this year) and the Cardinal Manning Center (shelter). Hike individually or as a team. The group that has the most paid hikers will win $1,000. YOUR Hike can literally help change a life!

If you can't make it in person be a virtual hiker. For more information or reservations, visit http://www.hike4thehomeless.com.

Society's 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless is April 28

ONLY 2 weeks remain until the HIKE of the year! Don't be left out. Join today!

Adults, children and pets on leashes can participate in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28 at beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Sign up NOW to help the Society's new housing program for women and children (to open later this year) and the Cardinal Manning Center (shelter). Hike individually or as a team. The group that has the most paid hikers will win $1,000.

YOUR Hike can literally help change a life! If you can't make it in person be a virtual hiker. For more information or reservations, visit http://www.hike4thehomeless.com.

Feel free to view a short video from last year's hike that aired on KCAL 9 News.

Participate in or Sponsor the Society's 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless!

A FUN hike for adults, children and pets on leashes at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28 at beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Sign up NOW or be a SPONSOR to help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's new housing program for homeless women and children (to open later this year) and the Cardinal Manning Center. YOUR Hike can change a life! For more information or reservations, visit http://www.hike4thehomeless.com.

Feel free to view a short video from last year's hike that aired on KCAL 9 News.

It’s Time to Register for Hike for the Homeless 2012!

A FUN hike for adults, children and pets on leashes at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 28 at beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Sign up NOW or be a SPONSOR to help the local homeless at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's CARDINAL MANNING CENTER (shelter) in Skid Row. YOUR Hike can change a life! For more information or reservations, visit http://www.hike4thehomeless.com.

Feel free to view a short video from last year's hike that aired on KCAL 9 News.

SAVE THE DATE - 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless in Griffith Park

The 2nd Annual Hike for the Homeless will take place on April 28th at beautiful Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

Adults, students and pets on leashes can hike the 2.64-mile Fern Canyon Trail or 2-mile Old Zoo trail at their own pace, beginning at 8:15 a.m. near the Merry-Go-Round lot. Griffith Park includes many attractions and is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness in the USA.

Registration is just $30 for adults, $20 for students and youth (ages 6-18) and $5 for pets, with proceeds benefitting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Cardinal Manning Center and its work with homeless individuals. Registration includes a t-shirt, refreshments and a light breakfast. Various sponsorship packages are also available.

Information, registration and sponsorships: 213-229-9972.

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.

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.

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.

Circle V Ranch to host 1st Annual Family Camp

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Fun at Circle V Ranch Camp continues

Only four weeks remain for this year's Circle V Ranch Camp in beautiful Santa Barbara! For information on how your child, age 7-13, can attend, please 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.

Camp season is finally here!

The 2011 Circle V Ranch Camp summer season begins today in beautiful Santa Barbara, Located in the Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, approximately 1,200 from throughout Southern California will experience a slice of heaven in a positive, fun and nurturing environment.

We invite you to view a recent video, which includes Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Tony Gwynn Jr.,, talking about summer camp at http://www.youtube.com/user/svdpla?feature=mhee.

Reserve your spot TODAY for Camp tomorrow

REMINDER: Thanks to a matching fund, Week 1 (June 22-27) 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, as camp begins tomorrow!

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.

Circle V Ranch Camp Open House

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Today is first of two early Summer Camp signup days

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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.

Hike for the Homeless is a success!

Thank you to everyone who supported last Saturday's 1st Annual Hike for the Homeless in Griffith Park. Approximately 400 individuals of all ages (plus many of our four-legged friends) participated. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Cardinal Manning Center for the homeless in Skid Row.

You're invited to view this video from the Hike!