The Thousand Oaks Flyers Youth Track Club is open to children ages 6 to 14, determined by their year of birth. Events include the following running events; 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 & 3200 meter races as well as the 80 & 100 meter hurdles. The relays are 4 X 100 and 4 X 400 and the field events are the long jump, high jump & shot put. Track season is in the spring and cross country season is in the fall.
Sky High Sports - The Trampoline Place, opened at 166 Aviador Street, Camarillo in October 2010. It is less than a mile west of the Target/Home Depot center. Located in a huge, 42,000 sq ft facility, there are half a dozen areas that have trampolines on the floors and walls. This is a one of a kind place in Ventura County.
In addition to coming in to jump around, you can play dodgeball, there is a kids under 10 area with its own 2 trampoline courts and several bouncers, an arcade and more. There's also a laser tag area available for 30 minute sessions.
This quickly became one of the most popular indoor fun places in the county! Lots of birthday parties going on at this place!
As you can see, there is quite a large area of trampolines on the floors and walls. There is a separate section geared towards kids tooOn one side of Sky High is an arcade with skill-based games and on the other side is this kids' game area where you earn tickets and cash them in for prizes.
Quite popular with the younger set. Bounce off the walls into a humongous pile of foam cubes.Another extremely popular activity at Sky High is the Dodgeball area, open to players of all ages.
Some other observations:
The pizza is good!
There is a huge projection TV on the wall.
Free WiFi in the building and there was a separate "sanity" room for adults with a number of TVs.
Sky High is open 7 days a week and walk-ins are always welcome. Current hours (as of April 2013) are 11am to 9pm Sunday/Monday, 2pm to 9pm Tues-Thurs and 11am to midnight Fri-Sat.
My youngest son and his buddies always enjoy this place!
Visit cam.jumpskyhigh.com or call 805.484.6300 for more information. Current pricing (updated April 2013) is $9/hr Mon-Thurs, $11/hr Fri-Sun and $11/hr on holidays (as well as certain other times, such as spring break).
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is a non-profit organization that provides time-tested programs offering leadership training, character development, fine arts, academic support, technology, health and fitness.
Clubs feature Learning Centers, Games Rooms, Computer Technology Centers, Fine Arts Rooms, Multi-Purpose Rooms, and Character and Leadership Centers. For grades 5 through 8. Visit www.bgcconejo.org for more information. Also spring/summer camps for grades 1 to 12.
The Ojai Skate Park is located at 414 E. Ojai Avenue. The facility is free and hours vary. Visit www.ojaiskatepark.com or call 805.646.1872 (Ojai Recreation Department) for more information. The City also offers skateboard classes at the skate park.
Serendipity Dance Company was formed to give dancers the opportunity to train in a positive, loving, and challenging environment that focuses on the dancer. Dancers are invited to be a vital part of a group that benefits from the camaraderie, commitment, lessons taught and goals set working in a team situation. At the same time, the company will encourage individuality and provide dancers the freedom and tools to explore classes and experiences that will help them find their niche in the dance world.
Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Today there are over 550 locations in 30 countries, making Gymboree the global leader in early childhood development programs.
Designed by experts, Gymboree's age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development. Visit www.gymboreeclasses.com for more information.
Ventura County Locations:
Camarillo location closed on Saturday, October 27, 2012. They indicate there is a possibility of re-opening at another location.
NEWLY OPENED in March 2012!The Oaks Mallin Thousand Oaks, on the lower level of the outdoor shops, across from Forever XXI. CLICK HERE for their site. (805.357.3711)
Gymboree Play & Music in the outdoor shops section of The Oaks mall
Sasaki's Kenpo Karatewas founded in 1992 and is located at 3000 Paseo Mercado, #110, Oxnard (near the Oxnard Auto Mall). Martial arts classes for all ages are offered. Classes for ages 4 to adult. More information at www.sasakikenpo.com or call 805.981.4333.
Rocking K Horse Rentals is open 7 days a week and is located at 4790 West Lynn Road in Newbury Park. Horses are available for rent, guided tours, birthday parties, etc. Visit www.rockingkhorserentals.com or call 805.499.9512 for more information.
Scooter’s Jungle Simi Valley is a 12,000 square foot facility located at 2250 Union Place, Unit B (just around the corner from Strathearn Historical Park) with huge, custom-made inflatable jumpers and permanent structures that include the tallest and longest indoor inflatable slide. At Scooter's Jungle, play equipment is right-sized for kids andparents to play, together ensuring an active, memorable and fun-filled experience. The facility opened its doors on December 20, 2012.
Features both open play and private events including birthday parties, fundraisers and team gatherings, Scooter’s Jungle is a wild good time for everyone. Free table games and a DJ‑quality music system will add extra energy and excitement to your experience.
OK folks, I visited Scooter's Jungle for the first time in February 2013 during an "open play" session. Boy did the kids have fun! There are 3 slides, one of which I tried, and it was quite fast! There 4 different bounce houses, including 2 with mini-obstacles and a fun mini zip line, and a 4th, larger bouncer with basketball hoops in it. There is also an extra large climbing play area (see pic below) and two ping pong tables. Everyone was having a blast!
One of 3 massive indoor slides at Scooter's Jungle Simi ValleyFun on the zip lineThe massive climbing play area (this photo does not do it justice...it's huge)I did this slide several times. Fun!
Click ad above for special birthday party offer at Scooter's Jungle!
Fun-do-mental Music offers a completely new approach to music and fun: a fully equipped, kid-friendly recording studio designed specifically for privatemusical birthday parties.
Imagine walking in to a Hollywood Scoring stage during a break. All the instruments are out, but none of the musicians are present. Then the conductor returns. "Go ahead," he says. "Bring all your friends and have a jam."
But that's not all, because the instruments are from all over the world, easy and fun to play--and the whole party is being recorded . . . and filmed!
Because of the unique choice of instruments; folk and classical, Western, Eastern, ethnic, and World--all chosen for relative simplicity of use--everyone can enjoy a Fun-do-mental Music Party, even if they have little or no musical training!
How can this be? Because the instruments have all been hand-picked with a composer's ear toward sounding well when played together. Zithers, harps, kalimbas, tongue drums, gopichands, khamaks, santoors; they all sound beautiful no matter how you play them! It's about creating a texture rather than a melody. It's about having fun while making music--the learning is a byproduct. And that's why it works.
Conejo Youth Basketball Association (CYBA) is a non-profit organization located in Thousand Oaks serving kids in 2nd grade through high school in the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village area.
About 1,000 boys and girls in 1st through 8th grades play in the CYBA intramural winter league (December thru March). There are over 100 teams in 11 divisions. In addition, there are travel teams made up of more skilled players that compete against other local communities in the Ventura County Youth Basketball Conference (VCYBC).
CYBA offers winter, spring and blacktop leagues.
To encourage academic excellence, academic awards are given to each player who achieves a "B" average or above during the winter basketball season. There are College Scholarships available for graduating high school seniors.
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.
Art Trek, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to bring visual, performing and literary arts to people of all ages. Art Trek provides art training to parents and teachers, after school programs, teen programs, summer camps, studio workshops and more.
The Academy of Dance Westlake Village is a full service dance studio offering classes in jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, tap and more. Classes and training for both kids and adults available! Located at 5700 Corsa Avenue, #106, Westlake Village. For more information visit www.academyofdancewestlake.com or call 818.889.1515.
For hours of amusement check out Golf N' Stuff off the 101 freeway in eastern Ventura, just 20 miles west of Newbury Park. Golf N' Stuff features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, Indy style race cars (go-karts), bumper boats, bumper cars and lazer tag and a large arcade. You must be 4' 8" tall to drive the go-karts and at least 4' tall to drive the bumper boats/cars, so make sure to wear heels if you're really short.
The Famous Golf N' Stuff Castle Seen from 101 Freeway in Ventura
Each activity is priced separately, though you could buy a 2 hour unlimited use pass on weekends for $25 (as of February 2013) and try everything. I highly recommend registering in the Golf N Stuff Email Club as they email periodic 2 for 1 mini golf coupons that come in handy. There are also printable coupons on the Golf N Stuff site at golfnstuff.com/ventura/coupons.html. Also check out this BOGOPOD.com link for printable Golf N Stuff coupons.
Wow, talk about a fun venue for a kid's birthday party! Prices range from $12.75 to $21 per person (pricing current as of February 2013) for Ameci's pizza, cake, access to the rides, etc. Our small boys both love Golf N' Stuff.
Golf N' Stuff is open 365 days per year! Yes, it is even open Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day!
There is also a snack bar that serves an assortment of items, like mini pizzas, hot dogs and pretzels. Enough to provide plenty of carbs for your activities.
2/12/13: CA Kiddo Club announced today that it will be closing its doors on February 28th. They will be selling toys, books and small items on Friday/Saturday, March 1-2 from 11am to 3pm. If you are interested in any of the larger items, call 818.706.9002 before closing day.
On Monday, December 5, 2011, CA Kiddo Club opened in Agoura Hills. CA Kiddo Club is a 5,000 sq ft bright, spacious kids’ enrichment center in Agoura Hills for ages 10 and under! It’s safe, clean and fun with our creative indoor playground and your kids will love it!
Whether it’s a birthday party, one of our enrichment classes such as yoga, music and dance, or simply playtime during the week, our fantastic staff at CA Kiddo Club will make a memorable experience for your child.
There are also drop-off events, summer camp, pre-announced kiddo drop-off events and more.
CA Kiddo Club is open for free play from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday and (except class days: Thursdays closed at 3 pm for free play) and 11am to 3pm Sat/Sun (except when there is a private party). Admission is $10.00 for the first 4 hours (as of June 2012). Free WiFi available.
West Coast Lacrosse offers a fantasy league lacrosse experience to Southern California. Real teams, real jerseys, and real competition for the West Coast's top lacrosse players. West Coast Lacrosse is a member of SCILL, Southern California Indoor Lacrosse League. Visit www.WestCoastLacrosse.com for more information.
California Cartwheel Center, located at 1111 Rancho Conejo Boulevard, Suite 510 in Newbury Park, has offered gymnastics, tumbling and cheerleading training to toddlers through teens for over 25 years. CCC offers classes, programs, events, camps, parties and more. For more information, visit www.californiacartwheelcenter.com or call 805.499.5228. Open Monday through Saturday, hours vary.
Celebrate at California Cartwheel Center! Parties range from 90 minutes to 2 hours of private fun for your child and up to 25 guests. Two of our talented party directors will organize games and free play using all of our gymnastics equipment. For the grand finale, the birthday child may “fly” or “flip” in our birthday belt over the trampoline! Your kids are going to be smiling from ear to ear, so remember to bring the camera! For children turning 3 through 12. Children under 3 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Art Box Atelier is a fine arts studio, offering after-school or after work education in drawing and painting for kids to adults. It opened its doors in September 2010.
OK, I had to look up the French word "atelier" - it means "workshop or studio" - duh! The Art Box Atelier is located in the The Village at Dos Vientos Ranch in Newbury Park.
For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 805.375.0651.
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