Kids' Activities, Sports and Fun Things to Do in Ventura County!
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Sheldon's Art Academy is located at 626 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park (corner of Kanan and Lindero). Learn how to draw, paint, animate, landscape, sculpt, fashion design and more at this local art academy. Classes are for kids, teens, college students and adult. Learn from someone who has worked on TV, film, animation and commercials. Individual training!
Visit www.sheldonsartacademy.com or call 818.706.9444 for more information.
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).
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.
Founded in 1989, Simi Valley Batting Cages and Pro Shop offers full service batting cages with baseball, slow pitch and fast pitch softball, hardball/softball instruction and equipment. Indoor/outdoor facility. Located at 2019 Donville Avenue, Simi Valley. Open weekdays noon to 9pm and weekends 10am to 8pm.
Call 805.527.8998 or visit www.facebook.com/svcages or simivalleybattingcage.com for more information.
Womack’s Baseball Academy opened at the Simi Valley Town Center in April 2019. This 6,000 square foot indoor facility offers private lessons for pitching, hitting, batting and catching, group classes for strength and conditioning and batting cage rentals.
Located across from Tilly’s at 1555 Simi Town Center Way, #645. More information at www.badirtbags.com or by calling 805.
LeXT Robo Academy at 39039 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Agoura Hills (cross street Kanan) uses LEGO education concepts and curriculum to provide a hands-on learning experience and fun environment for students while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Students between the ages of 3-12 years old will build and design the infrastructures using basic mechanical devices and concept through engaging S.T.E.M. base activities and workshops, as well as camps during school breaks.
Learn more at www.lextroboacademy.com or by calling 818.699.2388.
Who's On First Batting Cages is located at 961 N. Rice Avenue, #7 in Oxnard. Open daily. Visit website for hours..
Machines pitch at 40, 50, 60 and 80 MPH.
More information at www.whosonfirst805.com or call 805.485.4001 to make reservations.
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.
Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic skills and life lessons, such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Skyhawks offers children ages 18 months to 12 years a positive sports experience while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Each of their classes and camps focus on skills, safety, and fun.
Progression of classes, led by expert staff, is geared towards youth looking for a sports introduction or those who want to refine their skills.
Locations in Ventura County and San Fernando Valley, including Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Ventura, Simi Valley, Ojai, Calabasas, Camarillo, Newbury Park and more.
SPORTS OFFERED:
Skyhawks Flag Football
Skyhawks Baseball
Skyhawks Basketball
Skyhawks Soccer
Skyhawks Field Hockey
Skyhawks Golf
Skyhawks Tennis
Skyhawks Volleyball
Skyhawks Lacrosse
Skyhawks Pickle Ball
Skyhawks Cheerleading
Skyhawks Track & Field
Skyhawks Stem Sports®
Skyhawks Multi-Sport
More detailed information and sign-ups at laventuraskyhawks.com.
Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center is located at 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo. The center has the distinction of being the only indoor public swimming pool in Ventura County. The pool has eight 25 yard lanes, a one-meter diving board and 65 foot spiral water slide, outdoor patio and party area and locker rooms with full amenities. The pool is heated to about 81 to 83 degrees.
The Aquatic Center offers a wide variety of year round programs consisting of lap swimming, water aerobics, cardio sculpt, swimming lessons, diving lessons, water polo classes, parent and child classes, adult only swimming lessons, therapeutic swimming, lifeguard certification classes, special events and more.
The Aquatic Center is also available for rent, offering a variety of all inclusive party packages, or an hourly rental rate for your special celebration, fundraiser or competition.
As of August 2024, single entry fees into the facility are $4 for ages 4+, $3 for ages 60+ and free for 3 and under.
More information at www.pvrpd.org/aquatics.
The Aquatic Center is surrounded by 13 acre Bob Kildee Park, featuring picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, basketball courts, tennis courts, lighted ball fields, a soccer field and the Pleasant Valley Skate Park.
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