Looking for reliable and enriching after-school care in Camarillo, Ventura, or Oxnard? Whether you’re seeking academic support, creative enrichment, nature-based programs, or just a safe place for your child to unwind after the school day, we’ve rounded up top local options for families across the region. This After-School Care Guide includes school-based programs, nonprofits, and community organizations offering everything from STEM and the arts to recreation and leadership development. Explore the listings below to find the perfect fit for your family this school year.

Camarillo

• Pleasant Valley School District Expanded Learning offers enrichment programs in art, cooking, STEM, literacy, and recreation at PVSD schools
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Camarillo– Arts, academics, & leadership
• Camarillo Family YMCA – Grades K5-8, focusing on academics, faith, and social-emotional growth
• Coast to Coast Camp– Standard YMCA after-school offerings (based on Yelp listing)
• Shining Stars Preschool & Infant Center — after-school (ages 2½ – 12 yr), creative & age‑based enrichment
• Seven C's (Cam Community Church) — after‑school (18 mo – 14 yr), faith‑based mixed‑age care
• Camarillo KinderCare — before & after-school (5 – 12 yr), creative, literacy, leadership, snacks

Ventura

• Ventura Unified School District supports free enrichment at multiple elementary schools through PEAK and ASES, focusing on academic support, arts, recreation, and leadership building
• Channel Islands YMCA School-Age Care (Ventura) – STEM, arts, literacy, physical play 
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Ventura – Arts, academics, leadership 
• Explore Learning Center – STEAM Centered after school programs
• Ventura Wild - Nature-based outdoor after school program through the Ventura Land Trust
• Las Posas Children’s Center - offers after-school care programs in six locations within the Ventura Unified School District
• Patriz Childcare (Port Hueneme) — after‑school (6 mo – 13 yr), in‑home social‑emotional learning
• Tutor Time of Ventura — before & after-school (5 – 12 yr), education + recreation
• La Petite Academy of Ventura — before & after-school (5 – 12 yr), homework help & structured play
• Buena Ventura KinderCare — before & after-school (5 – 12 yr), creative, literacy, leadership, snacks

Oxnard 

• Oxnard Scholars (ASES Program) – Academic support + enrichment daily 
• Rio School District EXPLORE (all campuses) – Homework help, arts, fitness, recreation 

• Channel Islands YMCA Afterschool Care – STEM, arts/literacy, physical play 
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard/Port Hueneme – Arts, academics, sports, leadership 
• Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) – Free sports, mentoring, educational enrichment ages 7 to 18

• Catalyst Kids Fred Williams Center – Before/after school plus enrichment 
• Catalyst Kids South Oxnard – Soon opening—similar enrichment programs 

• Santa Clara Elementary Afterschool – Crafts, play, tutoring, outside vendors
• Tiny Sunshine Beams (Lemonwood/Eastmont) — after‑school (up to 13 yr), play‑based & routine care
• Childtime of Oxnard (Rio Lindo) — before & after-school (5 – 12 yr), homework help, clubs, physical activity

👉 Looking for our full Back-to-School Family Guide? There you’ll also find ideas for afterschool activities, care options, tutoring and academic resources, and free printables to help your family ease back into the school routine.

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