FAQS
What should my child bring to camp?
When you complete your registration, you will receive a welcome letter that will include the specific items and clothing that you child should bring to camp each day. This list will include: a backpack, water bottle, swim suit, towel, sunscreen and closed toed shoes.
What kind of training does your staff get?
The Camp Turtle Rock staff are carefully selected to insure your camper receives the best possible experience each summer. All counselors, instructors, specialists and staff participate in a detailed staff training prior to the start of each summer. Our staff are offered CPR, First Aid training as well as complete backround checks.
What is the daily schedule like?
Each day is a different adventure at Camp Turtle Rock at Cal Lutheran University. Campers may experience 4 to 8 exciting activities with their group and have the same counselors for each week. A sample schedule may include:
7:30 -9:15 Early Care/small group games & activities (additional cost & parents provide transportation)
9:15 -9:30 Campers arrive at camp
9:30 -10:00 Opening Circle/ Songs, Skits, Announcements, Get ready for the great day ahead.
10:00 -10:45 Activity Period 1: Rock Climbing Wall
10:45 -11:30 Activity Period 2: Ga Ga
11:30 -12:00 All Camp Lunch Time / Hot Lunch available everyday for purchase the night before
12:00 -12:45 Activity Period 3: Soccer
12:45 -1:30 Activity Period 4: Archery
1:30 -2:15 Activity Period 5: Arts & Crafts
2:15 -3:00 Activity Period 6: Swimming
3:00 -3:30 Closing Circle
3:15 - 3:30 Parent Pickup
3:30 -5:30 Extended Care/small group activities that may include: inflatable water slide, rock wall or dunk tank (additional cost & limited space available)
Where do the camp families live?
Camp Turtle Rock campers live in several areas close to our camp location in Thousand Oaks. Camp Turtle Rock serves families living in Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake and most parts of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Calabasas,Moorpark and Simi Valley.
How many campers are in a group?
Camper groups are kept small to allow for the best experience and staff supervision. Most groups are between 10 and 14 campers with a minimum of 2 counselors per group. There is additional staff to help supervise while at specialty activities.