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