School Year Programs
Ventura Wild’s nature connection programs are offered throughout the school year, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.
Registration for Winter Session is NOW OPEN!
Winter Session: January 5 - March 27, 2026 (11 weeks)
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Continue scrolling to view our Winter 2026 program offerings.
Registration is NOW OPEN for any remaining spots available in our Winter Session programs. Please continue scrolling for registration links and more info on our program offerings.
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How to Register — Winter Session
Winter 2026 Program Offerings
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 16
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $635, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Coyote Homeschool
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 6 - Mar. 24 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 17
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $635, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Winter: Jan. 6 - Mar. 24 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 17
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $465, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
TUESDAY
Ventura Explorers
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 6 - Mar. 24 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 17
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $465, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Ages 6 - 10
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Winter: Jan. 7 - Mar. 25 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 18
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $635, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 yrs w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Winter: Jan. 7 - Mar. 25 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 18
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $465, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Ojai After School
Ages 7 -10
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 7 - Mar. 25 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 18
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $465, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber
THURSDAY
Hawks Homeschool
Ages 10 - 13
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 8 - Mar. 26 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 19
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $635, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Winter: Jan. 8 - Mar. 26 (11 weeks),
No class Feb. 19
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $465, payment plan available
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Explore Events & Workshops
For Ages 8+, Adults, and Families
Earthbound: Adult Program
Ages 18+
Saturday, December 6
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9:30 – 12:30 PM
Age: 18+
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Foster Park
Price: $65
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
Ventura Wild’s Earthbound adult program series invites parents, teachers, and nature-curious adults to explore, craft, and reconnect with the natural world.
Rite of Passage
Ages 11-13
January - June, 2026
January - June, 2026
Wednesdays, 3:15 – 6:00 PM
Age: 11 - 13, female-identifying youth
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Various wild spaces
Staff: Sara MacCracken, and Tessa Magill of Thrive Wellness Workshop
Stepping Stones is a six-month, nature-centered rite of passage program empowering girls as they grow into adolescence
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