School Year Programs
Ventura Wild’s nature connection programs are offered throughout the school year, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.
Registration for is NOW OPEN for Fall Session I
Fall Session I: August 31 - October 23, 2026 (8 weeks)
Fall Session II: November 2 - December 18, 2026 (6 weeks)
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How to Register — Fall Session I
Continue scrolling to view our Fall 2026 program offerings.
Registration is NOW OPEN for any remaining spots available in our Fall Session I programs. 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 one program. Thank you!
Fall Session II Registration will occur on Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 9:00 am
Please view our calendar for other upcoming session and registration dates.
Fall 2026 Program Offerings
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19 (6 weeks)
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $440
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Coyote Homeschool
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $540
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall I: Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
TUESDAY
Ventura Explorers
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 (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
TUESDAY
Ojai Explorers
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 1 - Oct. 20 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Ages 6 - 10
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Fall I: Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $540
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 yrs w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall I: Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Ojai After School
Ages 8 -11
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 2 - Oct. 21 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 11
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. 3 - Oct. 22 (8 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $540
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Ages 8 - 11
Drop Off
Fall I: Sept. 3 - Oct. 22 (8 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 11
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
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