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.

VR has proven to help improve quality of life and a sense of well-being by reducing loneliness, addressing depression, and reducing barriers to socialization through common experiences. According to the study “Impact of Virtual Reality Experience on Older Adults’ Well Being” published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Design and Management and MIT AgeLab, "VR is believed to be beneficial to older adults due to its immersive interaction capabilities.

"Participants who used the VR system reported being less socially isolated, being less likely to show signs of depression, experiencing positive affects more frequently, and feeling better about their overall well-being.”

VR Activity Club 11 will be offered 2-3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Dec. 29-Jan. 19

• Dec. 29- Nordic Adventures & Complete Your Resolutions: Explore the Nordic region with us using virtual reality. Tour the natural beauty of Finland, travel through Swedish terrain and marvel at the wonders of Iceland. Wrap up by visiting more destinations, including an Icelandic Tomato Farm and the Aurora Borealis. Also, as the new year approaches, let's cross some items off of last year's resolutions list! Climb Mount Everest, catch a wave or soar in a hot air balloon. Wrap up by writing resolutions for 2027. Think about places you would like to visit and maybe we'll go there!
• Jan. 5- Scenic Safari & Guess What! (Trivia): Join us as we explore virtual tours of Patagonia, the Galapagos Islands and the Grey Glacier. We'll discover unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, followed by a fun wrap-up where you can get creative and even imitate the animals we encountered, if you dare! Next we'll partake in three fun games of Guess the Dog Breed, Guess the Decade and Guess the Movie Musical, so bring your trivia skills.
• Jan. 12- Relax in Nature & Sail Around the Mediterranean: Experience the crystal clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea while visiting different destinations situated along its coast. Then map out and experience your own boat tour choosing destinations to visit along the intercontinental sea. We'll also relax in nature as we learn about different kinds of flowers, visit rainbows around the world and spent time by a waterfall. Our activity will be to journal about what we saw, experienced and felt.
• Jan. 19: Trail Tranquility (with desk cycles)  & Futuristic Cities: Explore some futuristic cities, staring with Dubai. Take a tour of Tokyo and also explore Hong Kong. We'll talk about these cities and their modern innovations. We'll also travel down the Tranquility Trail using desk cycles and our virtual reality headsets. We'll explore stunning landscapes in Iowa and the Rocky Mountains along the way.