2025-2026 Camp KEEP Application

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The Camp KEEP team is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. It’s been a great year for students at both KEEP Ocean in Los Osos and KEEP By the Sea in San Luis Obispo. The environmental study program continues to captivate students and we hope your instructional plans for the 2025-26 school year includes time at Camp KEEP.

Applications will be scheduled on a “first come first served basis” with recognition of continuous participation. This year’s application process will be completed below.

The application deadline is February 7, 2025.

Be sure to complete your application online before February 7, 2025 as our year books quickly! Note: the application is not an official contract. Contracts will follow this spring.

2025-26 KEEP fee schedule:

5 Day $424.00 (per student, chaperone, & teacher)
4 Day (limited availability) $371.00 (per student, chaperone, & teacher)
Out of county/private fee +$55.00 (per student, chaperone, & teacher)

***Possible other District funding sources for Camp KEEP may include: LCAP/LCAP Carryover, ELO-P, or LREBG. Have the conversation with your Business Department.

***Need transportation for Camp KEEP? Short on drivers? Fustrated with private charter companies? Look no further than KCSOS Transportation for all your charter needs. We provide safe, reliable, and punctual service. Please check the box at the bottom of the application and contact transportation to secure your date!

KEEP is committed to a high - quality educational experience for all students. We appreciate your support, interest, and participation. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to the KEEP Foundation or if you have any questions, concerns or comments please contact me at (661) 636-4161 or email at rusentes@kern.org

Things to keep in mind when completing the application:

The teacher to student ratio is 1:30. Ratios will be rounded up.
The counselor to student ration is 1:7. Counselors must be finger-printed adults. Ratios will be rounded up.
One teacher and two chaperones over the minimum ratios may attend for free.
Your school will be billed at 90% of your estimate, even if fewer students attend.

School & District Information

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School Principal

Principal Name(Required)

Principal Email(Required)

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Secretary

Secretary Name(Required)

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School Coordinator

KEEP Coordinator(Required)

KEEP Coordinator Email(Required)

KEEP Coordinator Cell(Required)

Attendees

An increase from the contracted number must be approved in advance and space dependent. Teachers must be credentialed district employees. Chaperones must be fingerprinted adults. High school upperclassmen may be chaperones if paired with an adult. Adults providing 1-on-1 assistance ("shadows") may not be used as chaperones. 1 teacher & 2 chaperones over the minimum can attend free. Schools arrange transportation; busses arrive between 11:30-11:45 on arrival and departure days. KCSOS transportation may be available; contact Field Trip Scheduler at 661-852-5807.

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Your school will be billed at 90% of your estimate, even if fewer students attend.

Estimate of Male Students(Required)

Approximate OK

Estimate of Female Students(Required)

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Teacher Total(Required)

The teacher to student ratio is 1:30. Ratios must be rounded up.

Chaperone Total(Required)

The chaperone to student ratio is 1:7. Chaperones must be finger-printed adults. One teacher and two chaperones over the minimum ratios may attend for free. Ratios must be rounded up.

Will your school need KCSOS transportation services?(Required)

Schools arrange and pay for transportation; contact Field Trip Scheduler at 661-852-5807 or visit https://kern.org/transportation-services/. KCSOS charter busses may be available for schools located within Kern County. Busses arrive between 11:30AM-11:45AM on arrival and departure day.

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Teachers

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Teacher 5 Name

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Dates

First Day of School(Required)

Last Day of School(Required)

Thanksgiving Break Start Date(Required)

Thanksgiving Break End Date(Required)

Winter Break Start Date(Required)

Winter Break End Date(Required)

Spring Break Start Date(Required)

Spring Break End Date(Required)

PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, requests for specific weeks or campuses are unable to be accommodated. Please list any weeks you are unable to attend or any other special circumstances you wish KEEP to know about.

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