Conejo Valley Archers Junior Olympic Archery Development Program in Simi Valley

The Conejo Valley Archers Archery Outreach Program meets every Saturday, rain or shine, at 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Anyone interested in the sport of archery is invited. Minimum age is 10 years. Equipment and coaching are provided.

For more experienced archers with their own equipment they offer Open Range Days where you can enjoy their 60 acre facility and shoot one of their 3D Ranges, Field Range or one of their Practice Ranges.

For those interested in membership, you will be given a gate key upon joining which allows you to shoot the 3D Ranges, Field Range and Practice Ranges anytime during daylight hours. They program also offers multiple tournaments throughout the year including the Traditional Rendezvous in March, The Conejo Cup in the spring and The State Outdoor in early summer. Or come and enjoy Archery Under the Stars, shooting 12 targets by moonlight. Club Shoots are held on the fourth Sunday of each month, beginning at 7:00 a.m., with a break at 11:30 a.m. for our monthly general meetings.

Visit www.cvarchers.com or call 805.328.4721 for more information.

Kids' Adventure Garden in Thousand Oaks

The Kids' Adventure Garden (KAG) at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The KAG is a fun place for children to learn about nature and gardening.  The garden features a tree house, pirate's cave, zoo garden, hydroponic pod and much more. Free admission (though donations are welcome). Enter at W. Gainsborough Road at Jeaunine Drive. between Lynn Road and Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks.

Kids love running around the KAG and exploring the nearby trails and stream.  Additionally, Conejo Community Park is next to the garden, with a nice playground area, expansive grass and picnic areas.

Visit www.conejovalleybotanicgarden.com/collections for more information and pictures. Additionally, a Native Plant Nursery is open at this location on Sundays.

YMCA of Southeast Ventura County - 2 Locations

YMCA of Southeast Ventura County serves the areas of Agoura, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. General information at www.sevymca.org.

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

Samuelson Aquatics Center Community Pool at CLU in Thousand Oaks

The Community Pool at Samuelson Aquatics Center is the result of a unique collaboration between the University, the Conejo Recreation and Park District and the City of Thousand Oaks. 

This year-round facility includes a nice shade structure, picnic tables, outdoor showers, classes and more. The seven-lane pool serves as a warm-up pool for CLU athletes during competitions.  It is available to the local community, swim clubs and masters swimmers.

Samuelson Aquatics Center is located on the Cal Lutheran Campus at 100 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks (Click here for map).  Visit crpd.org/programs/aquatics or call 805.241.0894 for more information.

The poo is heated between 80 to 84 degrees year-round.

Pool hours and fees are at www.crpd.org/programs-sports/aquatics. As of May 2025, $4 admission for ages 2 to 61 and $3 for ages 62+ (no discount given for walk-ins; must reserve in advance).

Kids Fun Zone and Outdoor Play Area at Janss Marketplace

Janss Marketplace announces the themes for the 2025 FREE Kids Fun Zone, held from 12 – 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month from May through September. Each month children, ages 12 and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are invited to enjoy free shows, crafts, music and dance at the Kids Fun Zone at Janss Marketplace, located at 275 North Moorpark Road East in Thousand Oaks, just off the 101 Freeway at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive. Register for one, or all Kids Fun Zone events at www.janssmarketplace.com/events.

Kids Fun Zone upcoming dates and themes:

5/31: The Lizards, Turtles, and Snakes, Oh My! Show - Reptile Shows, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics Setup for Young Children, and Zumba Class

6/21: Drumming & Music Fun! Drumming with Alan, Music with Stephen, Balloo Twisters, Gymnastics Setup for Young Children, and Zumba Class

7/26: The Dinosaurs of Today! Show - Reptile Show, Dino-Themed Arts & Crafts, Balloon Twisters, Gymnastics Setup for Young Children, and Zumba Class

8/30: The Amazing Dave Show! Amazing Dave Show, Magic with Stoil, Face Painting, Gymnastics Setup for Young Children, and Zumba Class

9/27: Summer Music Jam with Musical Bob & The Beatbuds, including music, music-themed arts and crafts. Gymnastics Setup for Young Children, and Zumba Class

Visit janssmarketplace.com for more information about the monthly Kids Fun Zone and other free community events.

The playground area at Janss Marketplace.

Daland Swim School - Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills

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.

Daland also offers swimming lessons and summer camps at the Lake Lindero Country Club in Agoura Hills beginning in May 2025.

Kids Club at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

The Kids Club at The Lakes in collaboration with Apple TV+ meets every Wednesday of the month from 10-11am on the lawn during most spring/summer months. Geared towards kids 10 and under.

Call 805.497.9861 for more information. Events are outdoors; rain generally cancels events but call first.

Events vary from puppet shows to storytellers to musicians, petting zoos, arts and crafts, etc. for preschoolers and their parents. These are outdoor events and are weather permitting. Contact The Lakes for more information at 805.497.9861 or www.shoplakes.com.

In addition to the kids club, The Lakes has a small playground area that is geared toward the younger kids, an expanse of grass and 2 beautiful lakes, waterfall, fountain, etc. This is a nice park-like setting that makes you forget the fact that you are looking straight out at Thousand Oaks Boulevard.

https://shoplakes.com/events/kids-club-in-collaboration-with-appletv

Open Gym at Conejo Recreation & Park District Facilities

The Conejo Recreation & Park District has several facilities offering not only paid programs and classes but free access to indoor gymnasium facilities during designated hours.

The Thousand Oaks Community Center offers free "open gym" times throughout the month, with access to indoor basketball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball. Located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. For open gym times, visit www.crpd.org/facilities/thousand-oaks-center/thousand-oaks-community-center or call 805.381.2793.

The Borchard Community Center at 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park also offers free "open gym" access during designated time frames for drop-in basketball, volleyball and badminton. Visit www.crpd.org/facilities/borchard-center/borchard-center-calendar.

The Dos Vientos Community Center at 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park also offers free open gym access during designated time frames for volleyball (currently Fridays from 4:30-6:30pm and Sundays from noon to 2:30pm) and badminton (currently Wednesdays from 6:45-9:15pm). Visit www.crpd.org/facilities/dos-vientos-center/dos-vientos-center or call 805.375.1003.

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center at 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks offers free drop-in recreation to any local teen (grades 7 to 12) during daily operational hours, including game room, gym and computer lab. Visit www.crpd.org/programs-sports/teens or www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or call 805.494.5156.

Spotlight Dance and Acting Studio in Thousand Oaks

Spotlight Dance and Acting Studio is located at 1655 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks. Spotlight offers classes in dance, acting, tumbling, and singing year round and there are classes available for ages 18 months to 17 years. Spotlight also hosts fun themed birthday parties and camps!

For more information, visit SpotlightDanceAndActing.com or call/text 805.719.1555

The Arterie Art Studio in Thousand Oaks

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.