Camarillo Health Care District’s VR Activity Club encourages group experiences and social connection through an immersive program that combines virtual reality travel and in-real-life (IRL) activities. Participants may take a stroll down memory lane or learn something new by engaging in a group activity, and experience the excitement of virtual travel with guided tours and discussions.

These clubs are made up of six individuals who meet four consecutive weeks. The experiences are one-hour long with an additional 30 minutes set aside for an optional Snack & Chat (participants bring their own snacks for themselves and snack while getting to know each other better, building their connection and possibly leading to a friendship). Cost is $30 for the series. Call 805-388-1952 to register.

Activity Club 2 will be offered on Fridays, June 20-July 18 (no gathering July 4), 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

June 20: Perfect Summer Day: Summer is officially here, so let’s kick it off with a relaxing beach day virtually in Cancun, Mexico. Build up an appetite for a cookout celebration as we immerse ourselves in a barbecue with grillmaster Dave. Then we’ll venture deep into the Sierra Nevada mountains of California using our headsets to marvel at the wonders of the Yosemite National Park. Our activity is developing a Beach Day playlist. What’s your beach vibe giving?

June 27: A Day at the Museum: Let’s explore museums around the world! Visit the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, tour the National Portrait Gallery, where art and history meet, and enjoy a look into the Natural History Museum. Our activity encourages you to use your inspiration from these museum tours to draw a portrait in infinite space using the VR application Paint.

July 11: Scenic Safari: Join us for an exciting day of exploration as we embark on virtual tours of Patagonia, the Galapagos Islands, and the Grey Glacier. We’ll discover unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Our activity will be mimicking the unique movements of animals from the virtual tours, such as the penguin waddle, sea lions swimming or the slow crawl of a tortoise. Also, guess the animal we are mimicking as we talk about animals in their environments.

July 18: Revitalized by Nature: Experience a relaxing virtual tour of Sapa, meditate in serene rock pools surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil mountain views using your headset and explore Zen places worldwide. Conclude your journey with a reflective activity about nature using a pen and paper as we journal together.