2024 - 2025 PROGRAMS
Ventura Wild Spring 2025
Spring Registration OPENS Thursday, February 6th at 9:00 AM!
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How to Register (Spring Session)
Registration OPENS Thursday, February 6th @ 9:00 AM. Registration CLOSES Sunday, February 9th @ 9:00 PM
When registration opens, you will register on our Sign-Up Form where you will indicate your first, second, and third choices.
After registration closes, we will place participants and send an email to complete your registration on Monday, February 10th by 5PM. Note: Often, participants get into their first or second choice, but there is no guarantee, and you might be placed onto a waitlist.
About Ventura Wild
Ventura Wild is an education initiative of Ventura Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our programs listed below are offered throughout the school year, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.
Click to learn more about Ventura Wild and our teaching philosophy.
MONDAY
Heron Homeschool
Age: 7 - 10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 7 - May 19 (7 weeks)
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $485
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Coyote Homeschool
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 8 - May 27 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 – 1:15 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
TUESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Age: 2 - 4 yrs w/ guardian
Parent/Guardian & Child
Dates: Apr. 22 - May 27 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4
Max Group Size: 6 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
TUESDAY
Ventura Explorers
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 8 - May 27 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
TUESDAY
Ojai After School
Age: 8-10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 15 - June 3 (8 weeks)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 8 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: David Parziale
WEDNESDAY
Niños y Naturaleza
Age: 6 - 10 yrs
Drop Off, Bilingual Homeschool
Dates: Apr. 9 - May 28 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 6 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $535
Lead Staff: Jenny Jacobs
WEDNESDAY
Big Bear Little Bear
Age: 2 - 4 yrs w/ guardian
Parent/Guardian & Child
Dates: Apr. 23 - May 28 (6 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Age: 2 – 4
Max Group Size: 10 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $325
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken
WEDNESDAY
Ojai Explorers
Age: 5 - 7 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Apr. 16 - June 4 (8 weeks)
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Age: 5 – 7
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai
Price: $385
Lead Staff: David Parziale
THURSDAY
Ventura After School
Age: 7 - 10 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: Dates: Apr. 10 - May 29 (8 weeks)
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Age: 7 – 10
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ventura
Price: $385
Lead Staff: Melissa Ruiz
THURSDAY
Stepping Stones (Rite of Passage)
Age: 11 - 13 yrs
Drop Off, Girls Rite of Passage
Dates: 4/17, 5/1, 5/22, 5/29
Day: Every other Thursday
Time: 3:15 – 6:00 PM
Age: 11 – 13
Max Group Size: 10 females
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $350
Lead Staff: Sara MacCracken & Thrive Wellness
FRIDAY
Hawks Homeschool
Age: 10 - 13 yrs
Drop Off
Dates: 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30 (4 classes)
Day: Every other Friday
Time: 9:30 – 1:30 PM
Age: 10 – 13
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: Ojai & Ventura
Price: $375
Lead Staff: Amy Davis
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Forest Preschool Program
Age: 3 - 5 yrs
Drop Off
Upcoming Fall 2025 Semester (Sept - Dec, 2025)
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 – 1:00 PM
Age: 3 – 5
Max Group Size: 12 participants
Location: West Ventura
Price: See website for details
Lead Staff: Kaitlyn Newett
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