ACHEV

Camarillo Park Day
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mel Vincent Park, 668 Calistoga Road, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
Take a PE/Recess break with us at the park! I’d like to keep this up at least monthly so long as there are ACHEV friends wanting to join us, and will plan to visit a variety of parks in Camarillo. Park day is a great way to meet other parents on a similar educational journey, pick each other’s brains for ideas, encourage and pray for each other. It’s also a great way for the kids to make friends and get exercise.
We’ll be meeting up at Mel Vincent Park this time. https://www.pvrpd.org/mel-vincent-park We hope to see you. RSVP is not required but appreciated. Especially if we have not met before, it helps to know to look out for you =) Bonnie 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net

Ventura Park Day
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
Take a PE/Recess break with us at the park! We encourage you to join us weekly at the park in Ventura for a mid-day break. Park day is a great way to meet other parents on a similar educational journey, pick each other’s brains for ideas, encourage and pray for each other. It’s also a great way for the kids to make friends and get exercise.

Elementary PE Co-Op
2026-03-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
What: Please join us in engaging our elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be around 45-60 minutes long. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members Pk-12 years. Activities are geared toward elementary ages. If you have kids 11+ they are welcome to play volleyball with the older kids. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
This co-op aims to be a commitment for the school year as opposed to a “drop-in” program. If you’re curious, but would like to try it out first, please feel free to come for a couple sessions and see if it’s something you can commit to for the rest of the year. We also invite students to join the group at any time in the year.
The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar, all are on Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park (Camarillo). Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

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2/27/26

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3/27/26

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4/24/26

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5/15/26

Volleyball
2026-03-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic/game time for ACHEV kids 11 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 11 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there at the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

Sacred Harp Singing Group
2026-03-16 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-04-20 09:30 - 10:15 | Plumberg Home
We are currently at full capacity due to space limitations! If you are interested and would like to join the waitlist, please email Allyson at allysonplumberg@gmail.com

ACHEV Mom, Allyson Plumberg, is leading monthly Sacred Harp singings at her home in Camarillo. Sacred Harp music is a traditional form of a cappella shape note singing and has roots in the early American church. The music has a distinctively raw style and sound. Check out this brief intro video to Sacred Harp music.
This year, generous donors from the Sacred Harp community gifted Allyson with 16 copies of the new 2025 Sacred Harp book for the purpose of growing Sacred Harp music within her homeschool community!
No previous music ability necessary! You are welcome to come try it out if you’re on the fence.

What: 30-45 minutes of basic instruction reading shape notes and singing from the Sacred Harp. Allyson will help break down the parts as needed. We will review songs from previous months, learn a new song or two each session—and most importantly—enjoy worshiping together!
Optional: After singing, we can walk over to the Pleasant Valley Soccer Field park (2 min walk) and let the kids play for a bit afterwards. Looking at about 1.5 hrs total, including park time.
Who: ACHEV Members all ages, moms and dads voices too! We have toys for babies who may not be ready to sing yet.
When: We meet on the 3rd Monday of every month from 9:30a-10:15a. If you join us for the park afterwards, we will wrap that up around 11:00a.
Where: Located near the Camarillo YMCA. Exact address will be provided upon RSVP to Allyson at allysonplumberg@gmail.com

Please reach allysonplumberg@gmail.com if you want to learn more.

*Cancelled* US Coast Guard Band, Field Trip
2026-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
**Unfortunately, this field trip had to be cancelled due to the government shutdown.
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
What: TO Arts, Kids and the Arts Field Trip Program
Join the U.S. Coast Guard Band for an educational and entertaining hour-long performance by a world-class 50-piece Concert Band. The program will showcase the various sections of the band and highlight the collaborative way musicians come together to make beautiful music. Students will enjoy learning and listening to great music performed by world-class musicians in this interactive presentation.
Who: ACHEV Students PK-8th grade + one parent chaperone per family. Please do not bring any younger or older siblings. ****Update 2/18/26, they will permit us to bring High School students
Cost: Free!! They appreciate donations. https://toarts.org/programs/kids-and-the-arts/
There are a lot of important details to be aware of:

I (Bonnie) have signed the below statement on behalf of all attendees. If you are not comfortable agreeing with this, you should not attend this field trip.

“By attending this field trip, you are giving permission to TOArts to take group and possibly up-close pictures of students to use for donor relations and marketing. You additionally take responsibility to ensure that the parents of students attending are aware that their kids may be photographed. We understand that some families choose not to have their kids photographed. We have no control over excluding such children.”

SHOW INFORMATION

The performance starts at 10am on March 17, 2026.
Please plan to arrive an hour before showtime and be patient if you have to wait in line or on the bus for a little while as there will be a large number of schools attending this performance.
The length of the performance is 60 minutes.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Everyone will be going through security, including students.
No outside food or drink. (small plastic water bottles for students who absolutely need it are acceptable)
Metal water bottles will absolutely not be allowed.
No oversized backpacks unless required for students needing ADA support (let us know in advance if needing a backpack).
We cannot entertain requests for specific seats. We make every effort to ensure classes are seated together. Students may relocate within their assigned block of seats. Wheelchairs and other needs are taken into consideration.
(Note From Bonnie) – weapons/knives are also not allowed. They didn’t mention that in the school field trip email, I presume because that is already a rule at every brick and mortar school, but some of our homeschooled kids carry around pocket knives and things like that and we don’t really give it a second thought. Make sure you and your kids leave all those sorts of things in the car. Only bring what you need. You can also look at their rules here (though some things may not apply in our situation) https://bapacthousandoaks.com/patron-safety

THEATRE ETIQUETTE

For your convenience and to prepare the students for a fantastic experience, we have put together a Theatre Etiquette Flyer which you can find attached, we request you review with your classrooms a few times before the show to ensure a pleasant experience for all students.
We understand that it is hard for kids to sit still for an hour. However, we request that you speak to your students in advance about the importance of sitting as still and as quietly as possible to respect the performers. We ask that you remove any disruptive student(s) from the theatre. We have a cry room, which can be used for their comfort and yours so that they can watch the show without being a distraction. One of our ambassadors can help direct you to this room if needed.

Our kids are our next generation of theatergoers, patrons, and artists. We appreciate you making the commitment to the arts in your classroom!
AFTER THE SHOW

Due to the urgency to clear the parking lot and buses in a timely manner following the performance, we are unable to accommodate requests for students to stay and enjoy a sack lunch on our property. If you wish to enjoy lunch at a nearby park, a map and directions to local neighborhood parks where you might be able to enjoy lunch can be found here.

Signing Up for This Field Trip:

Sign Up on the Google Doc, deadline February 15, 2026. Extended to March 1st

We have reserved 35 seats. If it is full, please sign up on the waitlist. There is always a good chance that someone will need to cancel, or someone will turn up ill, and we do not want to have any empty seats.
If anyone has special needs (wheelchair access, mobility, sensory or any other needs) we need to know about it by February 15th or sooner if possible. You can contact Bonnie personally (805-504-6457, bonnieadair@verizon.net) if you have special needs, and I will inform the coordinator at the Arts Center.

Carpinteria Salt Marsh Field Trip
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpinteria Salt Marsh, Estero St, Carpinteria, 93013, United States
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
What: Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve Field Trip
What is an estuary? Why are they important for the eco system? What endangered species live here in Southern California? Come learn all this and more on a visit to the unique 230 acre Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve. The marsh reserve is a research location for scientists and an educational platform for learning about wetland habitats. Our guide will also introduce us to some amazing plants, waterfowl and fish that thrive is these salty marsh waters. Our tour time has been planned to correspond with tide for the best viewing options.
Who: ACHEV Members, all ages. The tour content will target 3rd grade and up, as that is what their program is designed for, but younger children are welcome. Parents, please supervise younger ones.
Tour max: 30 children (does not count parents)
Cost: Free!
Where: Address: Estero St, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (Yes, the address shown on **Google maps** is correct. The entrance to the Reserve is at the end of Estero St. in Carpinteria. Estero is a tiny stub of a street that dead ends at the Reserve gate. Please have everyone park along Estero or out on Carpinteria Ave. Do **NOT** use the directions given by Apple Maps. Those directions will take you to the wrong part of the marsh.)
Time: Tour begins at 10am, but arrive at 9:45 and meet at gate so that you have time to check in with Christie and we can begin on time.
REQUIRED: electronic waiver filled out for every person who will going on the reserve premises, regardless of age. Quick form to complete. Parents will electronically sign it on behalf of each child (even infants) and for themselves as well. https://us.services.docusign.net/webforms-ux/v1.0/forms/55f9a56ca2b9c33e5d8fa743819317e5
The form will ask for Group or Class Leader: Please write FRIESTAD and use the email address christie.friestad@gmail.com in that space.
Plan to pack a lunch and we can find a place to picnic after the tour.
Sign Up Here no later than Tuesday March 10th *Make sure to sign up all people in your party, infants and all adults included

*Cancelled this week**Volleyball
2026-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Sorry, volleyball for 3/27/26 is cancelled
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic/game time for ACHEV kids 11 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 11 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there at the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

Mom's Creative Workshops
2026-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | 420 Blanco Ct Camarillo CA 93012, 420 Blanco Ct, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Coffee, tea and drinks provided. There will be step by step instructions so no experience necessary. Make sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron.
(No refunds, in case of cancellation as materials will already be purchased but can teach individual via video, rescheduling for that person or project can be completed by instructor)
Space is limited to 7 per day so sign up soon, deadline to sign up is 3/13/26.
If spots are full on desired day, please sign up on waitlist in case a spot opens up.

*cancelled* Mom's Creative Workshops
2026-03-28 09:30 - 23:30 | 420 Blanco Ct Camarillo CA 93012, 420 Blanco Ct, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
***CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT***

***CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT***
Coffee, tea and drinks provided. There will be step by step instructions so no experience necessary. Make sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty or bring an apron.
(No refunds, in case of cancellation as materials will already be purchased but can teach individual via video, rescheduling for that person or project can be completed by instructor)
Space is limited to 7 per day so sign up soon, deadline to sign up is 3/13/26.
If spots are full on desired day, please sign up on waitlist in case a spot opens up.

Spring Party!
2026-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003
Spring is here! Take a break and head on over to Arroyo Verde Park for some outdoor fun!
Please sign up to RSVP
Help needed! Would love to have a three-legged race, egg relay race and/or potato sack race (materials will be provided for these activities)
Volunteer opportunities on sign-up sheet –>plan & bring a craft, organize races, or bring a snack to share!
Sign Up Here!
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.

*Cancelled*Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve State Park Guided Field Trip
2026-04-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, 150th St W, Lancaster, CA, 93536, United States
**Cancelled Due to low Enrollment**
**ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
What: Guided hike at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve led by California State Park Staff/Volunteers. Become a Junior Ranger of this beautiful state park! We’ll get to see a very different environment than what we are used to in Coastal Southern California. We’ll talk about a desert and what it is, why it looks different, and types of plant and animal adaptations. We’ll talk about what is beautiful and we’ll look for fragrant desert flowers .
There are a lot of details and rules to review before our trip. Feel free to ask me questions, or let me know if it looks like I made a mistake! Thank you so much for reading through the whole thing:
Who: ACHEV Members. Please read this note from the park interpreter about ages that can participate:
“This program is designed for school age kids. Any children that are not Kindergarten age cannot participate in the program and cannot tag along with the group. I suggest that people with young children or infants a designated chaperone(s) who are willing to take care of the young ones away from the group. I know that often homeschool groups juggle children of many ages, but for this program, the young ones can hang out with an adult in the visitor center, picnic tables or go for a fun walk around the park while the school age ones follow me around😊”
This field trip is best suited for 2nd grade and up due to the walking involved and length of the tour as well as the amount of stopping for discussion that we will do that sometimes younger ones can get impatient or bored with. At your discretion though, you can bring Kindergarten students and older for the guided tour.
Cost: Free. There is usually a fee to park, but their website states: “Vehicle entrance for K-12 school groups is free. Fee waiver only applies to schools and homeschool groups; other school-age groups and organizations do not qualify. School fee waivers are only offered on the weekdays during school hours.” A couple of things to take note of regarding parking: If arriving in personal vehicles, only cars transporting students or the teacher will be free. Cars with only chaperones will be charged the day use amount.
When: Thursday April 2. The tour begins at 11:00, but you will need to plan to be there 20-30 minutes earlier than that in case it takes a while to get into the parking lot and to allow time to use the restroom and maybe eat a snack before we start our hike (see details below).
Notes from Bonnie:

Their guidelines state no backpacks, but this is directed more toward brick and mortar school students who usually have heavy books in their bags. Kids who are capable of carrying their own backpacks may do so in order to carry their water and necessities. They don’t want kids getting tired and distracted from lugging something around that they can’t handle very well. Parents may carry a backpack with water and necessities. Food is not permitted on the trail!
Wifi & cell reception is limited
We’ll meet in the parking lot at the visitor center
t is about a 2 hour drive depending on where you are coming from – if you’re in Fillmore you are much closer. Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive on time.
There is a Junior Ranger Guide that you can print out if you choose, using the link below. If you prefer that I email it to you, please reach out to me and let me know. There are other resources available as well: Free self-guided brochures are also available along with a scavenger hunt focusing on the park’s natural resources is available to download/print before your visit.

Notes from the Park
Congrats! You have scheduled a Guided Field Trip to Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Please read the email in its entirety so that you will have a successful field trip. Guided tours are led by California State Park Interpretive Staff and Volunteers. Allow a minimum of 1.5 hours for your visit. More time is preferable. During your field trip, you are welcome and encouraged to explore the park whilst following established park rules.
How To Prepare:

Check the weather. Students will need to be prepared to be exposed to whatever the weather conditions are. Please click this link for a weather report.
Organize Students. Before arriving at the park, please organize students into groups of 10-15 with a minimum chaperone ratio of 1:15 (adult: student).
Prepare Students. Ensure students are prepared to hike a 2-mile trail with half a moderate uphill. If there are students with mobility needs, a shorter ADA compliant 1-mile trail will be utilized.

Comfortable Shoes. Students need comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Remind students they will be hiking – they should wear shoes they are okay with getting dirty.
Water bottles. Preferably one liter per student.
Leave backpacks and lunches in the school bus.
Layered Clothes. Antelope Valley CA Poppy Reserve can have extreme temperature changes and cold winds – the morning might be 40 degrees and the afternoon 90 degrees! Instruct students to wear comfortable clothes with layers to adjust for cold or heat.
There are no trashcans or restrooms on the hike. Garbage may be disposed of after the hike or if large amounts, taken back to the school bus.

Prepare Chaperones. Chaperones are expected to be active participants during the field trip and are responsible for their group. Chaperones should help with behavior management and to keep track of their group.

Parking and Directions
For directions to the park, you can open the Google Map directions here. There is no fee associated with parking for registered school groups. During peak times, it can take 30-40 minutes to enter the park. Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes in advance of your scheduled tour time.
Buses can park in the Overflow lot. Make a right into the dirt lot after the kiosk. Single cars or otherwise not identifiable school buses may park in the main parking lot or in the overflow lot. Parking spaces are not reserved and are on a first come-first served basis
What to expect during the field trip

Trained, interpretive staff/volunteer docents will lead groups of 15-30 students on a nature hike, stopping every 5 minutes or so to discuss a topic or do an activity.
After the tour, your class is welcome to stay and explore the park and visitor center. If you would like to enjoy lunch in the Reserve, lunch can be eaten at picnic tables at our first come, first serve picnic area.
About 15 minutes before your expected departure time, teachers and chaperones will walk students back to the bus as a group.

Trail map- Click here for a trail map.
The Merlin app by Cornell is an excellent resource for bird identification.
iNaturalist or iSeek will help you identify any animal or plant within the Reserve.
Behavior Expectations to Discuss with Your Students:
When you are visiting the park, please be sure to clearly outline behavioral expectations for your students that will protect park resources and wildlife and provide for the safety of your group.
Leave No Trace & Keep It Crumb Clean: Please instruct students to pack out any trash that they bring into the park with them, this includes all wrappers and food scraps. Although natural food items will naturally break down over time, leaving behind scraps attracts pests and negatively impacts wildlife and other visitors.
Stay on the official trails!
Stepping on plants kills them, causing ugly patches of bare dirt that ruin the park’s beauty. Walking on already-damaged areas will crush roots and worsen the damage. We have Mojave green rattlesnakes at the park. Mojave green rattlesnakes prefer to hide in the flowers and grass. Stay on the trail.
Do not pick any flowers.
ALL plants, animals, rocks, and historic objects are protected by law in the park. Wild areas are becoming increasingly rare. This park was created to protect ALL natural and historic features.
Dogs/Pets are prohibited.
No Drone Zone
Drones are prohibited in the airspace above the park due to fire danger, negative impacts on wildlife, and visitors’ reasonable expectations of privacy and tranquility.
Consumption of food is only allowed in parking lots and the designated picnic areas.
Post-Visit trip Activity Suggestions:

Have students investigate the animals and environments around the school neighborhood. If you are in a more urban area, investigate the relationship between the city ecosystem and the kinds of animals that have adapted to live close by with us (see this link for more information). Use this resource from Wonder of Science as a graphic organizer to support this field trip.

Post-Visit Survey:

Let us know how we did! Complete this survey

If you have any other pre field trip inquiries, questions, or concerns, contact Callista.Turner@parks.ca.gov . On the day of your visit please feel free to call (661) 483-0565 if you have any problem locating the park or you are running late.
Thank you, we look forward to seeing you!
Sign Up Here

Ventura Park Day
2026-04-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston St, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
*ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted. *
Take a PE/Recess break with us at the park! We encourage you to join us weekly at the park in Ventura for a mid-day break. Park day is a great way to meet other parents on a similar educational journey, pick each other’s brains for ideas, encourage and pray for each other. It’s also a great way for the kids to make friends and get exercise.

Camarillo Park Day
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Dizdar Park, Ventura Blvd & S. Glenn Dr., Camarillo, 93010, United States
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
Take a PE/Recess break with us at the park! Camarillo Park Day is once a month right now, and we will visit a variety of parks in Camarillo. Park day is a great way to meet other parents on a similar educational journey, pick each other’s brains for ideas, encourage and pray for each other. It’s also a great way for the kids to make friends and get exercise.
We’ll be meeting up at the brand new Dizdar Park in Old Town Camarillo this time! This park just re-opened after a major renovation. We haven’t visited it yet, and my kids are excited to go.
We hope to see you. RSVP is not required but appreciated. Especially if we have not met before, it helps to know to look out for you =) Bonnie 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net

Horse Experience Field Trip
2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Oso Ranch, 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, 93023, United States
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
What: Horseback Riding Field Trip at Oso Ranch in Ojai. Come experience horses close-up! Each participant will learn about grooming, saddling, and basic riding skills, take a 1-hour horseback ride into the Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and have a tour of the ranch. Participants must be at least 6 years old, but younger students with their parents may take a pony ride around the ranch (ages 3-5) or just enjoy the animals on the ranch.
Who: ACHEV Members ages 6 and up (must be at least 47 in tall). Pony rides available for ages 3-5. Siblings under 3 may tag along with parent but will not be able to go on any horse/pony rides. **Please see height and weight restrictions below in “policies”. Participating parents can ride along with their participating children if they are signed up. We will keep family groups together if that is your preference.
Drop off is okay for participating (riding) students ages 6 and up. Parents must be sure to complete a waiver for their students before dropping off. There will be only one waiver needed per family.
How Much:

Horseback Riding for ages 6 and up (parents may also sign up) $60 per student rider, $95 per parent rider.
Pony Rides for ages 3-5 $15 per pony ride. Pony rides are 15 minutes. Parents will walk alongside or behind with their little ones while they ride the ponies.
Non-riding parents and siblings – no charge. Non riding parents and siblings may participate in the tour and watch the grooming session at no charge. They may also hike along the trail at a distance behind the horses, or simply enjoy the property and animals on the property, bring a blanket or chair and read a book, etc.
Your payment reserves your spot and must be received by April 11. You must cancel by April 12 to receive a refund. Submit payment via Venmo (@Andie-Savard), Zelle (matt.savard@sbcglobal.net) or mail/in person (Andie Savard, 7919 Colton St., Ventura, 93004).

**Policies:

Weight limit is 240lbs for anyone over six feet tall and 230lbs for anyone under six feet tall. This is to better protect the rider and the horses. Anyone over these limits will be putting themselves and our horses at risk.
All Riders MUST be at least 6 years old AND 47 inches tall.
No dogs.
If you or someone in your group has special needs, please let Andie know: mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

What to Bring or Wear:

Closed toed shoes. Boots with a heel are ideal, but not required. Riders wearing open toed shoes or sandals will not be accepted.
Please wear long pants, this will protect your legs from the from the elements.
A camera & water! Please No selfie sticks or neck straps.
We supply saddle bags on all of the horses so your belongings can come with you.
These rides have very little shade, please wear sunscreen and a hat.

Misc. Info:

Helmets are provided
Rain alternate date: April 21
Oso Ranch (home of the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company) is a fun place to walk around and see cattle, goats, pigs, miniature horses, peacocks and other birds, and bunnies, not to mention plenty of horses! Families can plan to come early to enjoy the ranch or stay after their ride.
After the field trip, feel free to take a hike! Great lunch spots on the boulders and hiking trails abound in the adjacent Ventura River Preserve (free). The ranch is closest to the Oso Trailhead. Find more info at https://ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/hiking-ventura-river-preserve/

Sign Up: After reading all the info above, Sign up here by April 11th . If the sign up sheet is full, please add yourself to the wait list.

Fine Arts Festival
2026-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Temple Avenue Baptist Church, 1601 Temple Avenue, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
It’s time again for the ACHEV Fine Arts Festival! This year it will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, April 18th at Temple Avenue Baptist Church in Camarillo. The Arts Festival is a wonderful time for our students to share their God-given talents. This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate the talents of our ACHEV homeschool community. Due to time constraints, we may need to limit the number of activities per person (i.e., 2 solo events) depending on how many entries we receive.
We’ve had an amazing response in the past with such creative entries as comedic skits, dance, bands, mime, poetry reading, excerpts from plays, films, instrumental solos (piano, guitar, harp, violin…), vocal solos, photography, drawings, sewing, knitting, models and more. This is a great opportunity to recognize and encourage the hard work that goes into developing these life-enriching skills.
We ask that all performing and visual arts be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.
Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, chose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and “Will it bless those who hear and see?”
Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

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Who Can Participate: This is an ACHEV Event for ACHEV students to showcase their talents. ACHEV students of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. If an ACHEV student would like to perform in an ensemble or needs accompaniment for a performance, accompaniments or other members of an ensemble can be a parent, adult sibling, instructor, or students in other educational settings. We encourage you to invite all your friends and family to come support and encourage our students in the audience.
Please fill out your submission forms no later than Thursday April 2nd. There is a good deal of planning that needs to be done ahead of the event to coordinate all the performances, create and print the program, etc. If you can submit your form earlier, that is very helpful. We will not be accepting submissions after the deadline. You must submit a separate form for each piece of artwork and each performance. Visual Arts need to be dropped off no later than Monday, April 5 (form is still required by Apr 2).
To make this event happen, we need a parent from every family to volunteer. We are asking every family to bring a plate of cookies/finger-snacks to share AND to volunteer for one of the jobs listed in the Google Form linked below. We will contact you before the festival to let you know what your job will be. Thank you for all of your help!
Please fill out the volunteer form as soon as you can – even if you do not have your art submissions figured out yet. If you are going to participate, go ahead and fill it out now. We have some important jobs that need to be filled soon ,and I need to know how much participation we will have in this event, and having these things figured out can’t wait until the deadline. Thank you so much for understanding!
Click on the forms below to sign up!
Volunteer Form (required for all families)
Visual Arts Entry Form
Performing Arts Entry Form
Please drop off your fine art no later than Monday April 5.
Camarillo Art Drop Off:
TBD
Ventura Art Drop Off:
TBD
Please help us make the fine arts presentation beautiful and honor your child’s artwork by putting it in a frame.
You can borrow a frame from something else in your house, buy used from the thrift store, or reach out on ACHEV members Facebook page or Band and ask to borrow something. If it is a stretched canvas, a frame is not needed. Examples below of a stretched canvas (left) and framed crayon drawing (right).

These are the first things my kids ever submitted in the fine arts festival! We want to represent all ages and abilities!
