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 II OPENS Thurs, Sept. 24!

Fall Session II: November 2 - December 18, 2026 (6 weeks)

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How to Register — Fall Session II

Continue scrolling to view our Fall 2026 program offerings.

Registration Opens: Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes: Sunday, September 27 at 9:00 PM

  1. When registration opens, please complete our Sign-Up Form, where you'll select your first, second, and third program choices.

  2. After registration closes, we will review submissions and assign placements. You will receive an email by Monday, September 28 at 5:00 PM with next steps to complete your registration.

Fall 2026 Program Offerings

MONDAY

Heron Homeschool
Ages 7 - 10

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 23
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

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TUESDAY

Coyote Homeschool
Ages 5 - 7

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 24
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $440
Lead Staff: Amy Davis

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TUESDAY

Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 w/ adult

Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall II:
Nov. 3 - Dec. 8 (5 weeks)
No program Nov. 24
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: $275
Lead Staff: Sara & Trudy

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TUESDAY

Ventura Explorers
Ages 5 - 7

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 24
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz

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WEDNESDAY

Niños y Naturaleza
Ages 6 - 10

Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Fall II:
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 25
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $440
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs

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WEDNESDAY

Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 yrs w/ adult

Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall II:
Nov. 4 - Dec. 9 (5 weeks)
No program Nov. 25
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: $275
Lead Staff: Sara & Trudy

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WEDNESDAY

Ojai After School
Ages 8 -11

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 25
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 11
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber

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THURSDAY

Hawks Homeschool
Ages 10 - 13

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 26
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Sites throughout Ojai and Ventura
Price: $440
Lead Staff: Amy Davis

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THURSDAY

Ventura After School
Ages 8 - 11

Drop Off
Fall II:
Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 (6 weeks)
No program Nov. 26
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 11
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz

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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