School Year Programs
Ventura Wild’s nature connection programs are offered throughout the school year, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.
Registration for Fall Session I
OPENS Thursday, July 24 at 9 AM!
Fall Session I: September 2 - October 24, 2025
Fall Session II: November 3 - December 19, 2025
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How to Register — Fall Session I
Continue scrolling to view our Fall 2025 program offerings.
Registration Opens: Thursday, July 24 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes: Sunday, July 27 at 9:00 PM
When registration opens, please complete our Sign-Up Form, where you'll select your first, second, and third program choices.
After registration closes, we will review submissions and assign placements. You will receive an email by Monday, July 28 at 5:00 PM with next steps to complete your registration.
Fall 2025 Program Offerings
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 8 - Oct. 20 (7 weeks)
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $485
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Coyote Homeschool
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall I: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 (6 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4
Max Group Size: 6 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
TUESDAY
Ventura Explorers
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Ages 6 - 10
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Fall I: Sept. 3 - Oct. 22 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 yrs w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall I: Sept. 17 - Oct. 22 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Ojai After School
Ages 7 -10
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 3 - Oct. 22 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber
THURSDAY
Hawks Homeschool
Ages 10 - 13
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 4 - Oct. 23 (8 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Fall 1: Sept. 4 - Oct. 23 (8 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Explore Additional Program Offerings
Stepping Stones
Rite of Passage
January — June, 2026
A nature-based rite of passage for female-identifying youth ages 11 - 13.
Forest Preschool
Ages 3 - 5
September — May, 2026
Outdoor early childhood education rooted in curiosity and wonder.
Events & Workshops
For Ages 10+, Adults, and Families
Offered Monthly
Seasonal gatherings and skill workshops that connect community and nature.
More info coming soon
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