Explore Our Gatherings
Youth Hiking Club
Youth Hiking Club is a weekly after-school hiking program for kids ages 9–15 that supports connection, confidence, and balance.
We meet on local Ojai trails, where guided hikes, peer connection, and simple wellness tools come together in a supportive setting that is therapeutic in nature, but not therapy.
The program is led by therapist-trained facilitators and outdoor educators who bring both mental health insight and outdoor leadership experience.
Seasons take place in fall and spring.
Thrive Therapist Hikes
Thrive Therapist Hikes are a space for therapists to step out of the role and into nature for a relaxed, grounding experience.
Through gentle movement and conversation, we gather as people first, therapists second, alongside others who understand the work.
Come for the connection, not the networking.
Offered quarterly
Run Wild: Youth Trail Running Club
Run Wild is a youth trail running program for ages 9–15 that blends movement, nature, and personal growth.
Kids build endurance, confidence, and connection through guided runs and a supportive group experience on the trails.
Seasons take place in fall and spring.
Inner Compass
Inner Compass is Thrive’s men’s branch offering immersive outdoor experiences that blend nature, personal growth, and real connection.
Through guided hikes, gatherings, and backcountry retreats, men are invited to slow down, reflect, and explore what it means to show up with presence, purpose, and authenticity, alongside others on a similar path.
Gathering hosted quarterly, Retreats bi-annually
Thrive X Wiild
Women's Backpacking Retreats
Thrive × Wiild is a collaborative women’s backpacking retreat co-created by Thrive Wellness Workshop and Wiild Womxnhood.
These weekends blend guided outdoor adventure with thoughtful conversation, mindfulness, and group connection, creating space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and build meaningful connections with others in nature.
Beginners are welcome, and backpacking gear is available for loan.
Offered during Spring
Youth Camping Retreats
Channel Islands Girls Camping Retreat is an overnight outdoor experience for middle school girls to unplug, connect, and explore nature together.
Through hiking, camping, and guided group activities, participants build confidence, learn simple outdoor skills, and experience connection with themselves and each other in a supportive, nature-based setting.
Once a year in October
Volunteer With Us!
Let's give back to the land by volunteering with Ojai Valley Land Conservancy to help restore and support local trails. These free events are focused on educating ourselves on practices for respecting, protecting and caring for the open spaces in the Ojai Valley.
These are different from other OVLC events because it is designed for youth volunteers and adults as well!
These happen a few times a year
Always free!