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 July 23!
Fall Session I: August 31 - October 23, 2026 (8 weeks)
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How to Register — Fall Session I
Continue scrolling to view our Fall 2026 program offerings.
Registration Opens: Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes: Sunday, July 26 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 27 at 5:00 PM with next steps to complete your registration.
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