Our Program 
When your child attends the Venture Free Recreation program, their afterschool hours may be spent immersed in a variety of activities. While we aim to incorporate nature interaction into our pedagogy, the real heart of our program lies in the interests of our campers!

A little bit 'makerspace'. A little bit 'summer camp'. A little bit 'a whole lotta' fun!' We want our kids to follow what excites them. We work hard to provide a free flowing space that encourages and teaches our campers to work and play and explore, unstructured;
They might get creative in the dirt and construct intricate bug houses Or tunnel systems.
They might want to earn allowance by helping with chores like the fish tank or the compost
We might spend the afternoon cooking up a storm - some kids will want to help
Some kids will rather build with the blocks
Or the Legos.
Or play with the doll house
They might want to create potions
Or read
They may choose to turn cardboard boxes into houses, armor, masks, mailboxes, shoes, planes...
Kids might choose to participate in a lead craft or project. 
They may choose to play kick ball instead. 
They might be searching for treasure - digging in our dig pit
Or they might help work in the garden
They might want to build forts
Or play hangman
Or make hot chocolate
Or lemonade
The water guns *might* come out if its really hot :)
And in the spring, we will bring back first aid!

Venture Free Kings Mountain Recreation Center

Venture Free Children’s Recreation Center (VFCR) is our 5 day a week, home-base camp located at Kings Mountain Elementary School in the Cabrillo Unified School District. Our children’s center allows our campers to drop-in as needed after school. 

​​Schedule: 

 We're open 1:45 pm - 6:00 pm, every operational school day of the CUSD calendar. VFCR opens at 12:30 pm on early release days. 

Drop-ins welcome!​

Though every day might be different, you can always expect a positive outdoor focused environment, free from technology.
Where the kids know that FUN and safety are both our priorities.

(FYI - We never require anyone to take part in an activity, but we will strongly encourage each one of our campers to try new things, to communicate with each other, and to always 
Respect; Yourself, Each other, and our Environment (in all sense of the word)