School Year Programs
Ventura Wild’s nature connection programs are offered throughout the school year, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.
Spring Registration is NOW OPEN for remaining available spots!
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How to Register (Spring Session)
Continue scrolling to view our Spring 2025 program offerings.
Registration is NOW OPEN for any remaining spots available in our upcoming Spring Session. Please continue scrolling for registration links and more info on our program offerings.
At this time, you are welcome to sign up for more than 1 program. Thank you!
Spring 2025 Program Offerings
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Age: 7 - 10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 7 - May 19 (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
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 8 - May 27 (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
Age: 2 - 4 yrs w/ guardian
Parent/Guardian & Child
Dates: Apr. 22 - May 27 (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
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 8 - May 27 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
TUESDAY
Ojai After School
Age: 8-10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 15 - June 3 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: David Parziale
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Age: 6 - 10 yrs
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Dates: Apr. 9 - May 28 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Age: 2 - 4 yrs w/ guardian
Parent/Guardian & Child
Dates: Apr. 23 - May 28 (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 Explorers
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 16 - June 4 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: David Parziale
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Age: 7 - 10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Dates: Apr. 10 - May 29 (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
THURSDAY
Stepping Stones (Rite of Passage)
Age: 11 - 13 yrs
Drop Off, Girls Rite of Passage
Dates: 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29
Day: Every other Thursday
Time: 3:15 – 6:00 PM
Age: 11 – 13
Max Group Size: 10 females
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $350
Lead Staff: Sara & Thrive Wellness
FRIDAY
Hawks Homeschool
Age: 10 - 13 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30
Day: Every other Friday
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $375
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Forest Preschool Program
Age: 3 - 5 yrs
Drop Off
Upcoming Fall 2025 Semester
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: West Ventura
Price: See website for details
Coordinator: Kaitlyn Newett
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