Deep in the golden heart of the Sunshine State, California, where the sun kisses the sea, and the palm trees whistle melodies, dwells an energetic troop of kids known as the Sensory Superstars. Under the rainbow-colored sky, these quirky little adventurers love to dive headfirst into the magical world of Sensory Play, transforming ordinary days into extraordinary voyages of discovery. Our champion of this tale is a zany, fun-loving character named Whiskers Wigglebottom, a funky orange octopus sporting a polka-dotted bow tie and top hat. With his eight ticklish tentacles, Whiskers is the master of juggling sensory balls, tossing fluffy clouds, and tickling the giggles out of the Sensory Superstars. His fun-filled adventures largely revolve around the sensory play activities that these clever Californian kids adore. These kids, you see, are not your average bunch of young explorers. They have an insatiable curiosity for the world around them. Using touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound, they eagerly delve into a universe of learning that is as vast as the Pacific Ocean. Whether it's molding squishy play dough into misshapen dinosaurs, listening to the whispers of seashells, or creating vibrant rainbows with slippery finger paint, their days are filled with laughter, learnings, and a whole lot of messy hands. Whiskers Wigglebottom, with his twinkling, round eyes and infectious laughter, leads the Sensory Superstars on these wild escapades. His motto, "The world is a playground, and every day is a new game!" echoes throughout the Californian valleys, inspiring kids far and wide to join in on the Sensory Play fun. So, if you're ever in the land of sunshine and dreams, keep an ear out for the giggles and cheers of Whiskers and his Sensory Superstars!
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DEBUT Creative Center & Theater-Studio is a dual-language (English–Russian) program where kids explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression. From theater and dance to fencing and stage performance, children can try new activities and discover their unique talents. Small class sizes let instructors give each child personalized attention, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and confident as they learn. Kids build artistic skills while also developing social confidence, teamwork, and poise on stage and in everyday life. Our programs celebrate each child’s individuality, combining fun, hands-on experiences with a focus on personal growth—all while keeping Russian language and culture an important part of the curriculum.


At Whispering Winds Christian Camp, we support and honor the teachings of the Old and New Testament and believe them to be the divine Word of God. We recognize the Triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and the power of the Lord Jesus Christ, who through His atonement and bodily resurrection, has freed us from sin. Additionally, we believe in the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. We strive to ensure that our campers abide by these beliefs, as outlined in our Statement of Faith. We also encourage campers to follow all camp rules, regulations and policies posted while at the camp. At Whispering Winds Christian Camp, we are committed to helping campers learn about and live according to the teachings of the Bible. We believe that by operating according to these beliefs, our campers will be able to experience a life-changing and rewarding time here at our camp.