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Send the Kids to 'Camp' at The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Where: 905 Country Club Road [map], Ojai, CA, United States, 93023

The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa was recently awarded as one of the "Top 10 Best Resorts for children" by Child Magazine.

The hotel however seems more like a romantic getaway for couples as it features the mountainous backdrop of Southern California and has fireplaces heating up the luxurious bedrooms. Add in a fancy golf course and top-notch spa and we wonder what the kids could possibly do here. Or better yet where are they?

We found out they are probably participating in the hotel's kids program for ages 5 to 12 where they learn about the Chumash Indians, who lived on California's Central Coast.

Counselors -- one for every five campers -- lead nature hikes to the Chumash Indian Hunt, where kids hear stories, sing, and create talking rain sticks and rock art. The property also boasts an 800-acre Ranch & Stables, featuring a big red barn, an active silo, a petting farm, and 36 horses....All kids come home with a photo of themselves, framed with the name of the horse they rode, a bandanna, and a horseshoe.

As for Mom and Dad, Picky Chick says, "There isn't a whole lot to do...golf, spa, eat, drink. That's basically it and that's what is so fabulous about Ojai."

But you better hope that kids program will tire your rugrats out because despite room rates of $350 and up, there's no DVD players or OnCommand movies in the rooms.

Related Stories:
· Picky Chick Getaway-Ojai [Picky-Chick Blog]
· Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Ten Best Family Friendly Resorts [Child.com]