Ventura Wild Summer Camps

Ventura Wild provides week-long camps and overnight trips throughout the Summer Season. Youth ages 3 - 13 are fully immersed in nature to discover a world that provides joy, mystery, and connection. 

Registration is NOW OPEN for the remaining available spots in our upcoming Summer Camps!

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How to Register (Summer Camps)

Our initial enrollment process for our Summer Camps has closed. Registration is NOW OPEN for any remaining spots available in our Summer Camps.

Please continue scrolling for registration links and to view our Summer Camp schedule.

At this time, you are welcome to sign up for more than 1 program. Thank you!

Summer 2025 Camps

Tadpoles & Bumblebees

Ages 3 - 5
June 9 - 13 | Drop Off

Dates: June 9 - 13
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Dayana Huerta

Lizards & Ladybugs

Ages 7 - 9
June 9 - 13 | Drop Off

Dates: June 9 - 13
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz

Nature & Art

Ages 5 - 8
June 16 - 20 | Drop Off

Dates: June 16 - 20
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: David Killian Parziale

Dandelions & Dragons

Ages 4 - 6
June 16 - 20 | Drop Off

Dates: June 16 - 20
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett

Bears & Cubs

Ages 4 - 6
June 23 - 27 | Parent & Child

Dates: June 23 - 27
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6 with parent/guardian
Max Group Size: 10 families
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken

Hawks & Herons

Ages 10 - 13
June 23 - 27 | Drop Off & Campout

Dates: June 23 - 27, 1-night campout
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $650
Lead Staff: Amy Davis

Bobcats & Butterflies

Ages 6 - 8
June 23 - 27 | Drop Off

Dates: June 23 - 27
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Dayana Huerta

Tides & Trails

Ages 7 - 9
July 7 - 11 | Drop Off

Dates: July 7 - 11
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett

Sol y Luna (Bilingual)

Ages 7 -10
July 14 - 18 | Drop Off

Dates: July 14 - 18
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 7 - 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $550
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs

Sea & Stone

Ages 6 - 8
July 21 - 25 | Drop Off

Dates: July 21 - 25
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz

Survival Skills

Ages 9 - 12
July 21 - 25 | Drop Off

Dates: July 21 - 25
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 9 – 12
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Trudy & Amy

Nature & Art

Ages 8 - 10
July 28 - Aug 1 | Drop Off

Dates: July 28 - Aug 1
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 8 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: Amy Davis

Junior Naturalists

Ages 7 -10
July 28 - Aug 1 | Drop Off

Dates: July 28 - Aug 1
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 - 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs

Nature & Art

Ages 5 - 8
August 4 - 8 | Drop Off

Dates: August 4 - 8
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz

Rainbows & Rivers

Ages 9 - 12
August 4 - 8 | Drop Off

Dates: August 4 - 8
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 9 – 12
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett

Tadpoles & Bumblebees

Ages 3 - 5
August 11 - 15 | Drop Off

Dates: August 11 - 15
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken

“My kids said this was the best camp I’ve ever signed them up for’


“Great mentors that offer a safe space for [children] to engage with nature in our community. Everyone is so knowledgeable and has a zeal for showing our kids how to be good stewards of our environment.’


“A love for nature, a quiet, beautiful space for reflection, independence, knowledge and skills of the outdoors, strength and agility.”

Ventura Wild would love to hear from you

Email: venturawild@venturalandtrust.org

Phone: 805-643-8044 x 4

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1284, Ventura, CA 93002