Art is Our Passion in Thousand Oaks

Art is Our Passion provides art instruction for all ages and interests. Instructors are practicing artists or are involved in formalized training towards a degree. Classes are ongoing, meaning you can start at any time with a particular program that can be tailored to each student's experience and individual interest in art.  Progress in each program is charted by completion of a defined list of projects that each student has access to. Programs includes fine arts (basic, specialized and advanced), digital arts illustration and summer camps.  Ages 5 through adult.

Art is Our Passion is located at 1321 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 126, Thousand Oaks.  For more information, visit www.artisourpassion.com or call 818.991.5514. Schedule a free 90 minute introductory class.

Skating Plus - Ventura

Skating Plus is an indoor skating rink that has been around since 1984, offering public roller skating, food, lessons, clinics, birthday parties, etc. 

Since the Roller Dome in Thousand Oaks closed in October 2010, this has been the only indoor roller skating rink in Ventura County.

Open skate time frames vary and are posted at www.skatingplus.com/?page_id=16.

Skating Plus is off of the 101 Freeway near Victoria at 1720 Mesa Verde Avenue, Ventura, in close proximity to Golf N' Stuff and Buena Lanes (sits to the left of Buena Lanes).

Visit www.skatingplus.com or call 805.644.5515 for more information.

Lakeshore Learning Saturday Crafts for Kids - Ventura

Lakeshore Learning stores have free crafts for kids twice a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For upcoming events, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/stores/events. Lakeshore Learning is a great store for educational games, toys and materials.

The Ventura store is located at 4705 Telephone Road.  Phone 805.289.1550 or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com.

Jumpify Indoor Playground at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

Jumpify is an indoor children’s playground that opened in late summer 2022 on the 2nd floor of The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, a few doors east of the Apple Store.. Looks like a fun indoor play place for the little ones, with inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses, foam block pit, a huge ball pit and much more.

Ages 1 to 12 are welcome with admission. Admission (as of January 2024) is $20 for a 30 minute pass, $25 for a one hour pass and $30 for an unlimited play pass, with monthly memberships available. Adults accompanying their little ones do not pay admission. Open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6:30pm on Sunday. Birthday room is available.

More information at www.jumpifyoaks.com.

Jump 'n Jammin Children's Entertainment Center at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard

Jump 'n Jammin Children’s Entertainment Center recently opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. Play areas for toddlers up to ages I'd say to maybe 12. Similar to Kids' World in Oak Park, but somewhat smaller.

Fun looking place! Climbing, crawling, slides, foam ball shooters, etc. $19 for all day admission ages 2-12 (includes one free adult). (as of January 2024.) Toddlers $9. Additional adults $5.

More information at www.jumpnjammin.com or call 805.278.0032.

My Gym Children's Fitness Center - Thousand Oaks, Ventura

Since its inception in 1983, My Gym Children’s Fitness Center© has been at the cutting edge of the child fitness industry. My Gym Children’s Fitness Center© has combined innovative, early physical education/pre-gymnastics classes with state-of-the-art facilities to empower children - ages 6 weeks through 13 years - by helping them acquire the skills, confidence and positive self-image needed to become healthy young adults through weekly classes.

Located at 2701 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks (805.494.4154) and 4255 E. Main St, Suite 1, Ventura (805.644.4600).  Visit www.mygym.com for details.

My Gym Ventura website is www.mygym.com/ventura. My Gym Ventura has "free play" times currently available on designated hours on M/T/W/F - check their website or call for specific times and details.

My Gym Thousand Oaks website is www.mygym.com/thousandoaks.

Port of Hueneme Educational Tours

The Port of Hueneme is open to the public for tours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. School tours are particularly encouraged. Groups of approximately 13 are recommend, but larger groups for school tours can be accommodated.. To book a tour,  call (805) 488-3677 or visit www.portofhueneme.org/community/port-tours.

The Port of Hueneme offers an excellent educational experience for students of all ages with tour content tailored to meet the educational needs of elementary, secondary and post secondary educational levels. Tours are generally divided into two sections, inside classroom style presentation followed by an outside tour by motor coach. Port tours take generally an hour and a half to two hours but can be shortened to accommodate class schedules.

The Oxnard Harbor District is an independent special district (business enterprise) a political subdivision of the State of California which owns and operates the commercial Port of Hueneme. The District was created in 1937 under authority of an act of the legislature of the State of California which provides for the formation of Harbor Districts.

Over $11 billion in cargo value moves through the Port of Hueneme each year. Port related activity generates over $2.2 billion in economic activity.

More information at www.portofhueneme.org.

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast serves the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz.

Girl Scouts of Tres Condados began with the formation of a council in Santa Barbara in 1921. Between 1923 and 1945, additional councils developed in Atascadero, Carpinteria, Ventura and Fillmore. To serve all of Ventura County, another council was added in 1946. The Santa Barbara Council expanded to include San Luis Obispo County in 1958. With this expansion, the Santa Barbara Council was renamed the Los Padres Council. By 1964, the Los Padres Council and the Ventura County Council merged to form Tres Condados Girl Scout Council.

Girl Scouts are divided into Daisies (grades K-1), Brownies (grades 2-3), Juniors (grades 4-5), Cadettes (grades 6-8), Seniors (grades 9-10) and Ambassadors (grades 11-12).

For more information, visit www.girlscoutsccc.org or call the Southern Region Office at 800.822.2427.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Ventura

Sky Zone Trampoline Park opened at 2825 Johnson Drive, Ventura in mid-January 2016. Sky Zone offers wall to wall trampolines with open jump sessions, "SkySlam" court, SkyRobics fitness classes, dodgeball, and more. Pricing as of December 2023 is $22 for 60 min, $27 for 90 min, $30 for 120 minutes and $34 for all day jumping. Sky Socks required.

Learn more at www.skyzone.com/ventura or call 805.804.9555.

Victory Gymnastics Academy in Newbury Park

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.