Surf Club. Art and Anime Club. Pony Club. Robotics. Garage Band. Yearbook. We’ve got those, and more. Throughout the year, students participate in a wide array of clubs and activities that enhance the educational experience at Ojai Valley School. Popular activities include Robotics, Chorus or the Musical, Student Council and Skateboarding. Those meet regularly on both campuses throughout the year. Middle and elementary students also have the opportunity to participate in the OVS Orchestra. High school students can join the journalism program and write for the award-winning student newspaper, On the Hill.
Other offerings seasonal Surf Club trips to the beach, biking trips, afternoon knitting or cooking activities, chess, and plenty of weekend activities. The Outdoor Education program offers a variety of weekend trips and activities, whether it be rock climbing local crags, mountain biking, Sierra Nevada mountaineering, kayaking, equestrian trail rides, Mammoth Mountain skiing and snowboarding, and more.
For younger students, the Lower Campus provides after-school care activities for students in grades PK-5.
Check out the video below to get a look at one of our recent weekend activities when group of middle school students and teachers headed out for a 10-mile ride through the beautiful Los Padres backcountry:
Lower Extreme Mountain Biking from Ojai Valley School on Vimeo.