Must be enrolled in a Ventura County school or a school located within the boundaries of a Ventura County school district.
2026-2027 California Academic Decathlon Theme
The theme for this year's competition is
Journeys of Transformation: An Exploration of Travel and Transportation.
Ventura County Academic Decathlon Team Registration Form - NOW OPEN!
2027 Advisor Checklist Student Roster, Transcripts, or Official Reports Submission Form Student Roster/GPA Packet
2026-2027 Academic Decathlon | Important Dates & Deadlines
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Ventura County Academic Decathlon Team Registration
$60 per student - See payment details below
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Opens:
September 11, 2026 | 4PM
Closes:
October 30, 2026 | 4PM |
| Student Roster, Transcripts, or Official Reports Submission Deadline |
October 30, 2026 |
Permission Form Deadline
Email to Natalia Zizumbo | nzizumbo@vcoe.org |
October 30, 2026 |
CAD Virtual Scrimmage Registration Deadline - OPTIONAL
Please notify Candice if your team plans to participate. VCOE will cover registration fees. |
October 30, 2026 | 3PM |
| CAD School Registration Deadline |
November 1, 2026 |
| CAD Virtual Scrimmage Testing Window |
Opens:
November 7, 2026 | 7AM
Closes:
December 12, 2026 | 6PM |
Speeches & Interviews | 8AM - 3PM
Knowledge Bowl | 4PM - 6PM |
Cal State University Channel Islands
1 University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012 |
January 23, 2027 |
Virtual Objectives and Essay
Remote at Team School Sites |
January 30, 2027 | 8AM - 4PM |
Academic Decathlon
Awards Ceremony |
Ventura County Office of Education
5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 |
February 3, 2027 | 6PM - 8PM |
Payment Information
VCOE accepts payment by check, PayPal, or invoice. Click on any payment option below to view details. If you have questions, please contact Natalia Zizumbo at nzizumbo@vcoe.org or call 805-437-1584.
💳 Option 1: Pay by Check
Make checks payable to Ventura County Office of Education and mail to:
VCOE Student Competitions
5189 Verdugo Way
Camarillo, CA 93012
🅿️ Option 2: Pay by PayPal
Send payment directly to vcoecompetitions@vcoe.org or click below to pay online:
Pay with PayPal →
📄 Option 3: Pay by Invoice
Select the “Invoice” option during registration, and an official invoice will be emailed to you once registration closes.
⚠️Please Note: No changes or refunds can be made after November 20, 2027, as this causes delays to the process for all participants.