Harley's Bowling Centers - Simi and Camarillo

I loved bowling as a kid but today bowling alleys are few and far between. The Ventura County Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, previously a Border's bookstore, prior to that was the 40-lane Conejo Valley Village Bowl in 1995 (can anyone tell me more about that alley?) but there are no bowling alleys in the Conejo Valley today.

The good news is that there are two alleys within 20 minutes of us. Harley's Bowling Centers (www.harleysbowl.com) operates alleys in Simi Valley and Camarillo. Simi has 24 lanes and Camarillo has 20 lanes.

There is another Harley's now called Harley's Valley Bowl on the east end of Simi Valley that was formerly Brunswick Zone.

There are leagues for kids ages 6 and up and for adults. There is the popular "Atomic Bowling" with loud music and black lights. These alleys also make great birthday venues too...try the bumper lane bowling for the little ones. You can rent a lane for open bowling by the hour or by the game

Harley's Simi Valley is at 480 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley (exit Madera off the 118 freeway) (805.526.4212).

Harley's Camarillo is at 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo (Ponderosa Shopping Center, behind 99 Cents Store) (805.482.0747)

Rise Volleyball Club in Ventura

Rise Volleyball Club practices at Crosspointe Gym, 5415 Ralston Street in Ventura. Its beach program practices at the Harbor Cove Courts at the end off Spinnaker Drive in The Ventura Harbor.

The club offers indoor and beach volleyball training to youth athletes in the area, as well as a travel team, camps, clinics, private lessons, mentorship and more. Visit www.risevolleyball.com to learn more.

Westlake Baseball Association

Westlake Baseball Association is a recreational youth baseball league serving Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and greater Conejo Valley, proving organized baseball for kids ages 2 to 14. The WBA is a member of the national PONY (“Protect Our Nation’s Youth) organization.

• Foal 4U Teeball - ages 2-4

• Shetland 6U - ages 4-6

• Pinto 8U - ages 7-8

• Mustang 10U - ages 9-10

• Bronco 12U - ages 11-12

• Pony 14U - ages 13-14

Visit www.westlakebaseball.org for more information.

Newbury Park Basketball Association

The Newbury Park Basketball Association has divisions based on grade as of September 1 of the year. The club is open to any youth living in the Newbury Park area.

Divisions include:

• Beginner boys and girls - grades 1-2

• Gremlin boys - grade 3 and grade 4

• Gremlin girls - grades 3 to 5

• Intermediate boys - grades 5-6

• Intermediate girls - grades 5-7

• Senior boys- grades 7-8

• High school boys - grades 9-12

 More information at www.npbasketball.org.

AYSO Region 42 (Newbury Park)

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 42 in Newbury Park is for kids ages 5 to 19.  Region 42 plays at Peppertree Park and Dos Vientos Community Park.  The season runs from September through November of each year.  More information at www.aysoregion42.org. Registration begins in April.

Here's a view of a game at Peppertree Park from Rabbit Hill across Reino Road on a Saturday morning.

Moorpark Soccer Club

Moorpark Soccer Club, a member of the California Youth Soccer Association - South is for boys and girls ages 9 through 18.  Teams practice/play at Campus Canyon Park, Miller Park, Peach Hill Park and Arroyo Vista Park.  The mission of the club is to promote and encourage excellence in youth soccer without sacrificing sportsmanship and fair play.

More information at www.moorparksoccerclub.com.

Bike Paths In and Around Ventura County

Click the image below for a link to finding Class I (bicycle only...no cars) bike paths in the Conejo Valley and throughout Greater Ventura County! And yes, those are scooters in the picture! Bikes, scooters, roller skates, it's all good!

Santa Rosa Valley Pony Club

Founded in 1979, the Santa Rosa Valley Pony Club is one of approximately 17 local clubs within the Camino Real Region. The club is an all volunteer organization, offering lessons, events, competitions, camp, etc. 

For more information, visit santarosavalley.ponyclub.org.

Aspire Dance Studio in Thousand Oaks

Aspire Dance Studio is located at 5700 Corsa Avenue, Suite 106, Westlake Village.

Aspire offers classes for ages 3 through adult, in various styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, improv and more.

Visit www.aspiredancestudio.com for more information..

Academy of Dance Westlake Village

The Academy of Dance Westlake Village is a full service dance studio offering classes in jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, tap and more.  lasses and training for both kids and adults available! Located at 30135 Agoura Road, Suite A, Agoura Hills.

For more information, visit www.academyofdancewestlake.com or call 818.889.1515.