Ventura Wild Summer Camps
Ventura Wild provides week-long camps throughout the Summer Season. Youth ages 3 - 13 are fully immersed in nature to discover a world that provides joy, mystery, and connection.
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How to Register — Summer Camps
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Registration is NOW OPEN for any remaining spots available in our Summer Camps. 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 camp. Thank you!
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Summer 2026 Camps
Tadpoles & Bumblebees
Ages 3.5 - 5
June 8 - 12 | Drop Off
Dates: June 8 - 12
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3.5 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett
Lizards & Ladybugs
Ages 7 - 9
June 8 - 12 | Drop Off
Dates: June 8 - 12
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Nature & Art
Ages 5 - 7
June 15 - 19 | Drop Off
Dates: June 15 - 19
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber
Dandelions & Dragons
Ages 4 - 6
June 15 - 19 | Drop Off
Dates: June 15 - 19
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Dayana Huerta
Bears & Cubs
Ages 4 - 6
June 22 - 26 | Parent & Child
Dates: June 22 - 26
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6 w/ parent or caretaker
Max Group Size: 10 families
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
Survival Skills
Ages 10 - 13
June 22 - 26 | Drop Off
Dates: June 22 - 26
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $550
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
Bobcats & Butterflies
Ages 6 - 8
June 22 - 26 | Drop Off
Dates: June 22 - 26
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
Waves & Willows
Ages 7 - 10
June 29 -July 1 | Drop Off
Dates: June 29 - July 1
Day: Monday - Wednesday*
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $290
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Rainbows & Rivers
Ages 9 - 12
July 6 -10 | Drop Off
Dates: July 6 - 10
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 9 – 12
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett
Tides & Trails
Ages 7 - 9
July 13 - 17 | Drop Off
Dates: July 13 - 17
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 7 – 9
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Tadpoles & Bumblebees
Ages 3.5 - 5
July 20 - 24 | Drop Off
Dates: July 20 - 24
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3.5 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Dayana Huerta
Survival Skills
Ages 10 - 13
July 20 - 24 | Drop Off
Dates: July 20 - 24
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $550
Lead Staff: Sarah “Trudy” Trudeau
Nature & Art
Ages 8 - 10
July 27 - 31 | Drop Off
Dates: July 27 - 31
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 8 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
Sol y Luna (Bilingual)
Ages 7 -11
July 27 - 31 | Drop Off
Dates: July 27 - 31
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
Age: 7 - 11
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $550
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
Nature & Art
Ages 5 - 7
August 3 - 7 | Drop Off
Dates: August 3 - 7
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $490
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
Sea & Stone
Ages 6 - 8
August 3 - 7 | Drop Off
Dates: August 3 - 7
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 2:00 PM
Age: 6 – 8
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $470
Lead Staff: Sand Powell-Webber
Dandelions & Dragons
Ages 4 - 6
August 10 - 14 | Drop Off
Dates: August 10 - 14
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 4 – 6
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett
Tadpoles & Bumblebees
Ages 3.5 - 5
August 10 - 14 | Drop Off
Dates: August 10 - 14
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3.5 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
Voted Top 3 Summer Camp in Ventura County by VC Star
“My kids said this was the best camp I’ve ever signed them up for’
“Great mentors that offer a safe space for [children] to engage with nature in our community. Everyone is so knowledgeable and has a zeal for showing our kids how to be good stewards of our environment.’
“A love for nature, a quiet, beautiful space for reflection, independence, knowledge and skills of the outdoors, strength and agility.”
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