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, September 25 at 9 AM!
Fall Session I: September 2 - October 24, 2025
Fall Session II: November 3 - December 19, 2025
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How to Register — Fall Session II
Continue scrolling to view our Fall 2025 program offerings.
Registration Opens: Thursday, September 25 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes: Sunday, September 28 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, September 29 at 5:00 PM with next steps to complete your registration.
Please view our calendar for other upcoming session and registration dates.
Fall 2025 Program Offerings
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 (6 weeks)
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $435
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Coyote Homeschool
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (6 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $435
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (6 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
TUESDAY
Ventura Explorers
Ages 5 - 7
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 (6 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Ages 6 - 10
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Fall II: Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $435
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Ages 2 - 4 yrs w/ adult
Parent/Caretaker & Child
Fall II: Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4 w/ adult
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Ojai After School
Ages 7 -10
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber
THURSDAY
Hawks Homeschool
Ages 10 - 13
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 (6 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $435
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Ages 7 - 10
Drop Off
Fall II: Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 (6 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Explore Fall Events & Workshops
For Ages 8+, Adults, and Families
Black Walnut Workshop
Ages 8 - 11
Friday, September 26
Date: Friday, Sept. 26
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 11
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Foster Park
Price: $45
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
Join us for a 2-hour, hands-on program celebrating the California Black Walnut—harvest and explore the traditional uses, and make crafts to take home.
Earthbound: Adult Program
Ages 18+
Friday, October 3
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
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.
Earthbound: Adult Program
Ages 18+
Friday, November 7
Date: Friday, Nov. 7
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.
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