Kids' Activities, Sports and Fun Things to Do in Ventura County!
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Located at 4685 Industrial St. 3G, Simi Valley Imagymnation Gymnastics has been in operation since 1980. They offer open gym, gymnastics classes, baby classes, “Ninja” classes (ages 4-6 and 6+), birthday parties, seasonal camps and more.
Visit www.imagymnationgymnastics.com or call 805.581.4496 to learn more.
The Arterie Art Studio at 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 105, Thousand Oaks is an art studio for both kids and adults that offers art classes, camps, birthday parties and more.
Visit www.thearterie.org or call 805.379.1426 for more information.
Victory Gymnastics Academy at 2330 Teller Road in Newbury Park is a 14,000 sq ft facility with state-of-the-art equipment, classes and training for all ages (including toddlers), gymnastics, cheerleading and tumbling, wireless internet, a cafe and many other nice features.
Also for birthday parties of up to 20 kids ages 5 and up. Summer camp too.
For more info, visit www.victory-gymnastics.com or call 805.376.9059.
The Vivid Canvas Art Studio is located at 1633 Erringer Road, Suite 201B, Simi Valley, offering step-by-step, individualized art lessons for ages 6 and up. Programs include drawing/pastel basics, drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oils.
Visit vividcanvasartstudio.com or call 805.579.7076 for more information.
Delano Athletica provides a junior gymnastics program that is safety-certified by USA Gymnastics and tailored to kids ages 3 and up. Delano is located in a 13,200 sq ft space at 3036 Seaborg Avenue, Ventura.
Delano teaches a wide variety of positive, safe and age-appropriate classes that help build confidence and coordination in our young people. Students experience growth, fun and instruction on the balance beam, climbing rope, pull-up bar, floor mats, trampoline & tumble track.
There is also an adult workout area at Delano Athletica available per workout, by the hour or by the month. www.delanoathletica.com/index.php/parent-workout-hours
Visit www.delanoathletica.com or call 805.850.0491 for more information.
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. It has been active since 1992 and was established as a not-for-profit in 2006.
Birthday parties, corporate events and more. arttrek.org/schedule-event
Art Trek is located at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park. Visit www.arttrek.org for more information.
At Tawni's Ponies & Animal World Petting Zoo provides pony rides, petting farms, for birthday parties, school events, carnivals, company picnics and other special events.
Serving Ventura County, West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley. Santa Clarita Valley & Santa Barbara.
More information at www.animalworldpettingzoo.com or call 805.524.5181.
Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park opened in April 2013 at 8643 Shekell Road in Moorpark, off of Grimes Canyon Road. There is a turfed arena field and six scenario fields. Full rental gear available. Open for walk-in play, private parties, corporate teambuilding events and birthday parties. Great for beginners through seasoned veterans. Airsoft currently available on Sundays.
Learn more at www.ambushairsoftpark.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Ambushpaintballpark.
The Ambush property used to be the 200+ acre Egg City, which at its peak housed 3.5 million chickens that layed 2 million eggs a day! Egg City closed in 1996 and the structures on the site were burned down in a fire in 2006.
Casitas Water Adventure is a water park at the Lake Casitas Recreation Area that is open throughout the summer, generally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (mid-Sept for weekend sessions).
There are two distinct areas. For younger children, there is an aquatic play structure designed for all ages, with two water buckets and five slides - two for kids and three for teens and adults.
The new Aquatic Play Structure completed for the 2023 season!
The 1,200 foot long Lazy River offers a cool water ride on inner tubes along a scenic waterway featuring waterfalls, fog filled bridges and jet sprays. The inner tubes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but usually there are plenty of them on hand.
The 1,200 foot long lazy river at Casitas Water Adventure is my kids' favorite.
For the very youngest tots, a zero-depth pool sprays water from all angles, providing a safe, fun play area.
Shaded decks, lounge chairs, showers, restrooms and a snack bar are available, but food is not allowed inside the park (though you can bring bottled water). Certified lifeguards are on hand at all times and life jackets are available at no extra charge while supplies last. Locker rentals are available for a nominal fee.
Do take note that they don't heat the water here. It is a bit on the cold side for many, though on hot days this can be a good thing.
Lake Casitas Recreation Area is located at 11311 Santa Ana Road, Ventura. Take Highway 33 from Ventura towards Ojai, make a left turn on Santa Ana Blvd, then a right on Santa Ana Road 3 or 4 miles to the park entrance.
Weekend morning sessions 10:30 am to 2 pm and afternoon sessions 3 to 6:30 pm. Weekday hours are 11am to 6pm. The cost for the 2023 season is $20 per person on weekdays and $23 on weekends.
Visit www.casitaswater.org/recreation/casitas-water-adventure for details.
Parking inside Lake Casitas is $20 on weekends/holidays and $10 on weekdays. There is parking available on Santa Ana Road if you don't mind walking.
This is the “old” (Pre-2023) aquatic Play Structure (for historical purposes)
UPDATE: Hideout is no longer here and there is no other information posted about when they closed. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Thousand Oaks is the new occupant of this space.
Hideout Indoor Playground celebrated its grand opening on March 1, 2014 in Thousand Oaks at the North Ranch Pavilion Center, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Unit A7.
This facility was custom designed by Sherry Ehya. The play area includes a modern tree house, play stage, art studio, indoor climbing area and more. There's also a spacious parent lounge with comfortable seating, TV and free WiFi. Geared towards ages 10 and under.
Open Monday through Friday for open play. As of June 2023, all day admission is $19.99 for unlimited daily entry on weekdays. Free for under 9 months old. No fee for accompanying parents/caregivers. On weekends the facility is available for private parties. Multi-entry passes also available.
Learn more at www.hideoutplayground.com or call 818.707.6900.
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