Since 1997
Xtra Programs 2026 - 2027
New Experiences New Opportunities
* * For All Students Valley Wide * *
Programs Held At Nordhoff School In Classroom C-7
(unless otherwise indicated)
Raptors - Birds of Prey
Each semester, students will participate in a one day a week for 5 weeks program working closely with the Ojai Raptor Center experts learning about these fascinating birds of prey.
FREE
Wednesdays - 3:45
September 23 - October 28
Spring dates
Nordhoff Classroom C-7
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INTRODUCTION TO FLYING
Start learning the basics of flying an airplane from a professional flight instructor. This one week introductory program will be done in the C-7 classroom and will be taught using a flight simulator.
Your flight instructor:
Hi, I’m Ava.
I’m a first generation, 21 year old Flight Instructor based in San Diego! I grew up in Ojai and attended Nordhoff High School. I started my flying journey at 13 flying gliders, and fell in love with aviation. Once I build up my hours, it’s my dream to fly private jets and travel around the world.
One Full Week - Fall 2026
Dates TBA
Classroom C-7 3:30 - 5:15
CLASS IS FREE
LOUD - School of Rock Music Program
LOUD Music Program is an international music program, offering high-quality music education to young people. Students form a group/band, pick a band name, create a logo, rehearse under teacher guidance, record if possible, do small local performances, and end the year with a showcase concert.
No music experience necessary!!
Fridays at 2:00 in C-7
INTRO TO COOKING
Learn the basics of cooking. No previous experience required. Just need the desire to learn how to make food taste good in the kitchen. Taught by famed local Ojai chef Sandra.
Fall - 2026
Tuesdays - Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Classroom C-8 3:35 - 5:00
CLASS FILLS UP QUICKLY
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Special Opportunity:
Girls In Ocean Science Conference
HOSTED BY SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM
Jr. High Girls - September 26
High School Girls - September 27
Leadership Program (High School Grades)
Thursdays March 4 - 29 2:00 pm
Held annually every Spring, students in the Leadership Program will have the opportunity to meet with City, and Business Leaders in Ojai.
Students will also help to plan and host a City event and will participate in leadership training.
Environmental Program
Green Valley Project Organization
OJAI Tree Planting
Great opportunity to learn about Ojai’s environment
Sunday, October 25 9:00am – 12:00
Designing Your Dream Car
Spend two special sessions each semester with a professional car designer getting a chance to try your creative skills designing your own dream car!
DATE TB Register For Class < Free >
Outdoor Education Program
provided by Thrive Wellness
(7th & 8th Grades)
Youth Camping Retreat- Channel Islands National Park
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Ventura
An unforgettable overnight adventure for girls 11–14! We’ll boat to Santa Cruz Island to camp, hike, journal, and connect through group circles and nature-based wellness activities. Sunday-Monday due to Indigenous People's/Columbus Holiday $200 Early Bird by 9.19.25 | $235
Deadline 10.1.25
CHESS In Libbey Park
Hosted by Pax
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
3rd Saturday of every month
Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration
Monday, February 18, 2027, at 10:00 A.M.
We are so grateful for the awesome job done each year by the youth committee celebrating MLK Jr. Day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings and accomplishments.!
The ceremonies take place at the Fountain Plaza in Libbey Park beginning at 10:00 A.M.
RUN WILD - Trail Running Club
provided by Thrive Wellness
Run Wild: Trailblazer Group
(Ages 7–12 Beginner–Intermediate)
Begins Wed, Sep 24
Trailheads in and around Ojai, Ca
Trailblazer is our beginner-to-intermediate youth trail running group (for ages ~7–12), designed to spark confidence, connection, personal growth and physical challenge through fun, nature-based endurance building. Wednesdays 4:30–6 PM Fall 2025: Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
$180
OJAI DAY MANDALA PROJECT
Come learn how to be a member of the Ojai Day Mandala team! Learn all about the making of the Ojai Day Mandala with River Sauvageau.
We will explore how to bring meaning to designing, the simple math of enlarging a design and techniques and strategies for the layout of the ODM, the largest piece of public art in Ojai.
Sign up to be part of the team
Fall 2026
Register Here < Free>
CASITAS ROWING PROGRAM
Fall Program Begins September
Casitas Rowing is an educational program with instruction and training of jr high and high school students in the sport of rowing on Lake Casitas. Their purpose is to promote a lifetime appreciation of fitness, and environmental awareness and in particular, positive and wholesome development of our Ojai youth. For more information, contact Wendy Gillett at Casitas Rowing: wendy@casitasrowing.org
“I loved the field trips. The museums were so inspiring. On one trip, the ropes course was terrifying, but I completed it. I was so proud of myself.”
- Destiny
