Help Support Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Science Fair & Robotics
Ventura County students have a long, proud tradition of excellence in local, state and national academic competitions. This is only possible through the strong commitment and partnership of our local sponsors and volunteers.
On average, more than 400 volunteer judges are needed to support the 2,500 students that annually participate in Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Science Fair and VEX Robotics competitions. For the Science Fair, we are seeking judges with relevant experience in a scientific field.
For Mock Trial, we are seeking volunteers with law degrees. However, the other volunteer opportunities require no special training. Please see below for additional information and links to our online volunteer registration forms.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
| VEX Robotics | |
| Location: | San Buenaventura Mission in Ventura |
| Dates: | Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Register to volunteer at: | https://goo.gl/AHXsyU |
| Academic Decathlon | |
| Location: | Pacifica High School in Oxnard |
| Dates: | Saturday, January 26, 2019 and Saturday, February 2, 2019 |
| Times: | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Speech and interview judges
• Feb. 3 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Test proctors |
| Register to volunteer at: | https://goo.gl/b9VeQU |
| Mock Trial | |
| Location: | Ventura County Superior Court in Ventura |
| Dates: | Monday, February 25, 2019 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:45 PM to 11:00 PM – Scoring attorneys (law degree required) |
| Register to volunteer at: | https://goo.gl/BHMgNT |
| Science Fair | |
| Location: | California Lutheran University |
| Date: | Friday, March 22, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Judges with science background |
| Register to volunteer at: | https://goo.gl/cSff77 |
Additional information about the Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and Science Fair and VEX Robotics competitions is available at www.vcoe.org/competitions.
About the Ventura County Office of Education: The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.