Kids' Activities, Sports and Fun Things to Do in Ventura County!
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American Youth Soccer Organization Region 82 serves Santa Paula and is for children ages 4 to 18 as of 7/31 each year. Pre-registration for the summer runs from March to June.
For more information, visit www.ayso82.org.
Ventura County Junior Tennis Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth tennis in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties. Through the efforts of its many volunteers and the generosity of sponsors, VCJTA strives to provide opportunities for youth to enjoy the great sport of tennis. Join in the fun! The VCJTA offers tennis tournaments to juniors ages 6 to 18. More information at www.vcjta.com.
Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) is a citywide, after-school crime prevention program that provides outreach to local youth, ages 4 to 18, to build positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community. PAL's mission is to divert youth away from gangs and other criminal activity by providing a wide variety of positive alternatives under the care and supervision of trained police officers, recreation staff and community volunteers. Membership at PAL is FREE and of all of PAL's programs are offered at low or no cost to participants.
A wide variety of programs are offered year-round, including athletics, enrichment (e.g. music, education), leadership, mentoring, community events and more. Visit www.oxnardpal.org for more information.
Located in Newbury Park, Studio 17 provides art instruction to children and adults with special needs. Local artist Mary Abraham opened the studio and is an educator, artist and parent of a child with autism; she brings a special understanding of how to teach the arts to students with special needs.
For more information, visit studio17atruby.weebly.com.
Brandon's Buddies is a free kids club that meets every month at Brandon's Village at Gates Canyon Park located at 25801 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Calabasas. This playground is the first fully-accessible playground in the region. The day may include integrated play, face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment and treats. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.
All children with and without disabilities and their families who want to spend a great day playing in the sunshine and making friends are invited to participate!
Brandon's Buddies gives children with disabilities the opportunity to play with their typically-able peers, while giving their parents a chance to share experiences and advice with other parents/caregivers. It gives children without disabilities the chance to get to know their peers and gain greater awareness and compassion.
For more information, visit The K.E.N. Project website at www.kenproject.com or call 818.222.8118. Or visit the KEN Project calendar at www.kenproject.com/calendar.
Note from Conejo Joe: The group meets USUALLY (some exceptions noted) the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. But make sure to check in advance. Or just show up.
Upcoming dates: TBA
2nd Saturday at The Adobe is a monthly family program for families with kids age 3 to 8. Hours are 1:30-3:30PM.
Stop by the Reyes Adobe Historical Site to participate in hands on activities and make art projects geared towards a monthly theme. Before your visit, have a lunch in the park, enjoy the playground, or bring games to play on the grass. Activities are geared towards kids ages 3-8 and are free with donations cheerfully accepted. Docent led tours of the historic museum are also available for all ages.
Call the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center for specific activities at 818-597-7361 or check out the city’s quarterly recreation program guide at www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us.
Location: Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills
Upcoming events: TBA
Retro look and feel at the Ventura Village Carousel
The Ventura Village Carousel and Arcade at Ventura Harbor Village makes for quite an entertaining time and a great place for celebrating a birthday - a 2 hour private party room rental with hot dogs, soda, 36 animal* carousel and arcade access. Learn more at venturaharbor.com/directory/village-carousel.
* An interesting carousel indeed. Not just horses. I see a pig, dog, camels, horses, rabbit, red-nosed reindeer, etc.
Or just stop by Ventura Harbor Village with the kids, try The Parlor (805.658.2837) for burgers, hot dogs and delicious onion rings, grab an ice cream at Coastal Cone, check out the boats, go kayaking or pedal-boating, try a whale watching expedition, etc.
Ventura Harbor Village is at 1567 Spinaker Drive, Ventura. Call 805.644.3234 for the Carousel/Arcade. Visit www.venturaharborvillage.com for more information
YMCA of Southeast Ventura County serves the areas of Agoura, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. General information at www.triunfoymca.org or call 805.497.3081 x104.
Conejo Valley YMCA is located at 4031 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (805.523.7613). Open 7 days a week. Facility has a 25-yard indoor heated pool) activity room, fitness center, gym, outdoor multi-sport court, frisbee golf/horseshoes, hiking and biking trail, babysitting, swim lessons, etc. www.triunfoymca.org/conejo
Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village opened to the public in late April 2019 at 31105 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, at Westlake Village Community Park. This brand new 60,000 sq ft facility features a fitness center, eight lane indoor lap pool, warm water pool, gym, group exercise classes, and more. The Kids’ Zone is massive. Visit www.yarrowymca.org or call 818.707-9622.
Simi Valley YMCA is at 3200 Cochran Street (805.583.5338). Open 7 days a week. 25 yard swimming pool, fitness center, indoor cycling, child care, camps, classes, sports, etc. www.triunfoymca.org/SimiValley
The Daland Swim School facility is located at 135 East Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks between Moorpark Road and Hodencamp Road. The facility has two heated pools and offers swimming services year round, including covered indoor swimming November through March. Private or group swimming lessons for kids of all ages. Or throw a pool party there. Visit www.dalandswim.com or call 805.495.5210 for more information.
Serendipity Dance Company offers classes in jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop and tap. And birthday parties! Located at 1788 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Visit www.serendipitydanceco.com or call 805.583.2623 for more information.
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