Over 140 Summer Camps and Programs In and Around Ventura County

Looking for a summer camp within range of Ventura County? Here's a list of over 140 summer day camps and residential camps and programs in the area. Actually, there are hundreds and hundreds of individual camps available.

We've attempted to categorize the camps into three main groups; Traditional/Learning, Sports and Music/Arts, though many camps cover numerous fun activities all in one.

Know of more? Submit them here!

No doubt there will be some typos/errors on this list, so let us know if you find one.

Traditional Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Educational Camps and Other Camps

• Camp Galileo Thousand Oaks at St. Paschal Babylon School June 24 to Aug 2 for Pre-K to 5th. galileo-camps.com/our-camps/locations/cg-thousand-oaks-st-paschal-baylon-school

• Amplify Sleep Away Rock Camp one week camp in Ojai for girls ages 11-17 - learn to play, form a band, write a song and perform. www.girlsrocksb.org/summer-music-camps

• Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur Camp, Ages 6 -12 in Calabasas, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks. Various dates. Create product line and start a biz. www.bizzygirls.com 844-310-0190

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley camps in Conejo Valley, Agoura for ages 5 to 17 www.bgcconejo.org/summer-camp

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Simi Valley Summer Camps June to Aug www.bgcsimi.com/summer

• Cali Camp at Big Rock Ranch in Topanga www.calicamp.com

• Camp Calabasas at DeAnza Park in Calabasas for all ages, 4 through teen campcalabasas.org/summer-camps 818.878.0162

• Camp Conejo Girl Scout Day Camp in Thousand Oaks June 24-28 for girls ages 5-11 www.campconejo.com

• Camp Funtastic day camp in Camarillo June to Aug www.pvrpd.org/recreation/camps.asp

• Camp Helping Hands service/learning camp in Thousand Oaks. Make a difference and have fun at it. July/Aug, ages 6-14, www.camphelpinghands.com

• Camp Keystone Summer Day Camps in Agoura Hills for ages 3 to 14 (4 different camps) www.campkeystone.com or 818.889.2224

• Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp in Agoura Hills campkinneret.com

• Camp Summertime at Calamigos Ranch in Agoura/Malibu for ages 4 to 14, June to August www.campsummertime.com 818.706.7335

• Camp Turtle Rock at CLU in Thousand Oaks June to August www.campturtlerock.com or call 805.375.2267

• Camp Young Set in Thousand Oaks for kindergartners to middle schoolers, June to August www.youngsetclub.org/conejovalley 805.495.2104

• Camp Agoura Hills www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us/department/community-services-parks-recreation/camp-agoura-hills

• Chic-Fil-A/WinShape Camp for grades K-8 at Hillcrest Christian School Thousand Oaks July 8-12 camps.winshape.org/day-camps/hillcrest-christian-school

• City of Calabasas Summer Camps www.cityofcalabasas.com/recreation.html

• City of Malibu Summer Day Camps www.malibucity.org/index.aspx?NID=336 or 310.317.1364

• City of Moorpark Recreation Division Summer Camps in June to August moorparkca.gov/211/Camp-Moorpark or 805.517.6300

• City of Oxnard Recreation & Community Services Summer Camps www.oxnardrec.org

• City of Ventura Parks & Recreation Department Summer Camps www.cityofventura.net/camps

• Conejo Recreation and Park District camps, large variety of camps for all ages all summer www.crpd.org/programs/kids_programs/summer_day_camps.asp

• Conejo Valley Unified School District Child Care Summer Camp pre-K to grade 5 www.805summercamp.com

• Conejo Valley YMCA Day Camps in Thousand Oaks www.sevymca.org/conejo/html/programs_camp.html

• Destination Science Camps for ages 5 to 11, week long in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Oak Park, Jun to Aug www.destinationscience.org

• Gan Izzy Ranch Camp for ages 5-13 on 5.5 acre ranch Moorpark (6 week Jewish day camp) June 24 to August 2, 2019 www.giranchcamp.com

• Gymboree Play & Music Thousand Oaks Summer Camp for ages 3-5. Mon, Wed, Fri 9AM – 12PM www.gymboree.to/summercamp

• iD Tech Camps ages 7-17, code, design video games, engineer robots, mod Minecraft, etc. CLU, UCSB www.idtech.com/locations/california-summer-camps/cal-lutheran-university. 

• Mad Science Enrichment Camps - various Ventura County area locations, losangeles.madscience.org/summersciencecamps.aspx

• Oak Grove School Summer Camps in Ojai for all ages (3 up to 15), oakgroveschool.org/summer-camp

• Ojai Valley School has various camps including performing arts, equestrian, junior camp, etc., 3rd to 10th grades, June to Aug www.ovs.org/summer or 805.646.1423

• Pacific Camps is a non-profit agency with camps throughout Ventura County for kids ages 4-12, www.pacificcamps.com/summer.html

• Painted Pony Farm Summer Camps in Santa Paula in June through August campscui.active.com/orgs/ThePaintedPonyFarm0?orglink=camps-registration

• Phoenix Ranch Day Camp in Simi Valley, ages 5-13, June to Aug www.phoenixranchcamp.org or 805.526.0136

• Play-Well TEKnologies Lego Engineering Camps for kids 5-14 in various locations play-well.org/schedule/class/list/county/Ventura%20County/county_id/27/type/camp

• Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District specialty camps in Camarillo, check out the summer catalog at www.pvrpd.org or 805.482.1996

• Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Summer Day Camps in Simi and Oak Park www.rsrpd.org

• Robotics Camp in Agoura, Jun to Aug www.roboticsandthings.com

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Summer Camps ages 2-12, Jun-Aug camps.sbnature.org/index.php

• St. Rose of Lima School Summer Enrichment Program, Simi Valley, Jun/Jul, K-6 www.srls.org/summerenrichment

• Start-Up Kids Summer Camps in Westlake Village for grades 4 through 7 in 3 sessions starting in June through August www.start-up-kids.com/summer-camps

• Summer Zoo Camp at LA Zoo ages 4-12, Jun-Aug www.lazoo.org/education/zoocamp

• The Stadium Summer Camps in Westlake Village thestadiumcenter.com/camps

• Thousand Oaks Teen Center typically has over 100 summer programs www.thousandoaksteencenter.com

• Triunfo YMCA Day Camps in Westlake Village for grades K-8 www.sevymca.org/triunfo/html/programs_camp.html

• Tutor Time Summer Camps in Agoura Hills, Ventura and Simi Valley www.tutortime.com/educational-programs/summer-camp

• Underwood Family Farms Summer Farm Camps, June-August, ages 4-11 www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/Summer_Camps.html

• Vacation Bible School at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, ages 4 to 6th grade, in June umcwv.org/events/vacation-bible-school

• Ventura County Council Boy Scouts Summer Camps www.vccbsa.org/Camping/Camp%20Three%20Falls/Summer%20Camp

• Ventura Wild Wilderness Discovery Summer Programs in Ojai ages 5 and up www.venturawild.com/programs/summerprograms2018

Sports Camps

• Advantage Basketball Camps, Ball handling and Shooting Camp in Calabasas, www.advantagebasketball.com

• The Aerial Studio Summer Camp in Ventura, June/July for ages 6 to 16 venturacircus.com/camps.html

• Aloha Beach and Surf Camps for ages 5 to 15, www.alohabeachcamp.com

• American Hapkido Martial Arts Camp Moorpark www.americanhapkido.com/summer-camp.asp

• AYSO Summer Camps ayso.org/play/camps

• Brit-West Soccer Camps in the Conejo Valley www.britwestsoccer.com/camps.html

• California Cartwheel Center summer camps in Newbury Park, ages 4-12, www.californiacartwheelcenter.com/camp or 805.499.5228

• California Heat Summer Volleyball Camp in Camarillo for beginners to advanced players age 8 to 16 www.californiaheatvbc.net/page/show/1409871-summer-camps-and-clinics

• Cal Lutheran Summer Sports Camps in Thousand Oaks includes football, soccer, volleyball and water polo. Visit www.clusports.com/camps/index

• Channel Islands Harbor Summer Junior Lifeguard Program and Youth Watersports Camp www.channelislandsharbor.org/thingstodo/educational_programs.htm

• Elvenstar Equestrian Day Camp day camps in Moorpark June to August ages 7+ www.elvenstar.com/riding-academy/day-camps 805.529.2800

• Fieldstone Riding Club Summer Camp in Moorpark, June/July, horseback riding www.fieldstoneridingclub.com/summer-camp or 805.529.9474

• Hoops and Skills Summer Basketball Camp for ages 8-14 at Agoura High School www.conleysportsla.com/camps.html

• Kids Climbing Camp at Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Thousand Oaks www.boulderdashclimbing.com/to/summer-camps 805.557.1300

• LU-DAWG Baseball Camp at CLU, 1 week camps Jun-Aug, ages 6-14, www.ludawg.com or 805.493.3398

• Malibu Makos Surf Camp in Zuma www.malibumakos.com or 310.317.1229

• Malibu Soccer Academy residential and day camps at Pepperdine for all ages www.malibusocceracademy.com or 310.506.7774

• MAMBA Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks has sports camps for all grades and ability levels. sportsacademy.us/camps/summer-youth-camps

• Monarch's Gymnastics Summer Camps in Newbury Park and Agoura Hills, www.monarchsgym.com/programs/camps.asp 805.375.4663 and 818.889.3634

• Oaks Soccer Camp at Oaks Christian in Thousand Oaks, ages 5-12 oakssoccer.com/about/summer-camps 818.575.9122

• Pepperdine University Summer Sports Camps www.pepperdinesports.com/camps/pepp-camps.html include volleyball, water polo, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, running, golf

• Sailing Camp at Ventura Yacht Club One week sessions, ages 8 to 18, all levels are welcome. www.vycyouthsailing.org/2019-programs.html

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Summer Nature Adventures Camps June to Aug www.sbnature.org/education/children-families/nature-adventures

• Silverfin Lacrosse Summer Camps at CLU and Newbury Park in June/July ages 9-18, boys and girls silverfinlacrosse.com/boys-summer-lacrosse-camps

• Sinjin Smith Volleyball Camps in Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Santa Barbara and Oxnard, June to August http://beachvolleyballcamps.com

• Summer Programs at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center apm.activecommunities.com/ahccc/Activity_Search

• Surfclass Summer Camps in Ventura for ages 6 to 17, www.surfclass.com/surf_camps.html or 805.200.8674

• TGA Premier Sports Camps (ages 4-15) - Offering several sports camps where you will learn and hone your skills under professional instruction www.playtga.com/conejovalley

• Ventura County Fusion Soccer Camps, June - August, ages 4 - 16, various locations in Ventura County www.vcfusion.com

• Victory Gymnastics Summer Camps in Thousand Oaks June 19 to Aug 11 www.summercampthousandoaks.com

Music/Arts/Science Camps

• Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts Summer Classes in Westlake Village www.academyofdancewestlake.com/dance-programs/summer-programs or 818.889.1515

• Amplify Sleep Away Camp in Ojai one week for girls ages 11-17 www.girlsrocksb.org/summer-music-camp

• Art Studio Agoura Art Camp late June through early August for ages 6 to 15 artstudioagoura.org

• Art Trek Summer Art Camp in Newbury Park, ages 8+ arttrek.org/summer-camp

• Hillcrest Center for the Arts Camps in Thousand Oaks hillcrestarts.com/camps.php

• Kids Acting Out West Summer Theater Camp in Newbury Park, ages 6-16, 6/17 to 7/12, alinacenal.com/kids-acting-out-west-kids-acting-classes-ventura-county-california/kids-summer-theatre-performance-camp/#Registration

• Kingsmen Shakespeare Summer Theatre Camps at CLU in Thousand Oaks, ages 8 to 16, June/July, www.kingsmenshakespeare.org/summereducationprograms or 805.493.3014

• OYES Summer Musical Theatre Camps for ages 4-18 in Ojai www.oyespresents.org/summer-programs

• Pizazz Music Camp at United Methodist Church Westlake Village July 29 to August 2, grades 1-8. www.pizazzmusiccamp.org

• Premiere Musical Theatre Summer Program in Agoura, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Oaks Park for ages 5 to 16 in June-Aug www.premiermusicals.com/camps

• Protege Performing Arts Summer Camps in Westlake Village in July, ages 3-8 www.protegearts.com/summer-2019.html

• Serendipity Dance Co. Summer Dance Camp in Simi Valley, ages 5-12, serendipitydanceco.com/summerinfo.html 805.583.2623

• Summer Art Academy and Cooking Camps in Agoura Hills, art, cooking, clay for ages 5 to 16 www.summerartacademy.com 818.386.1108

• The Arterie Summer Day Camps for kids ages 4 to 17 in Thousand Oaks www.thearterie.org/camps 805.379.1426

• Upstage Theatre Schools Summer Camp Mary Poppins Jr. May 28-June 14 in Thousand Oaks  www.upstageschools.com/shop/mary-poppins-jr-ages-6-14/ or 310-923-3040

Places Where Kids Can Eat Free in Ventura County

Here's a list of restaurants that have "Kids Eat Free" deals around Ventura County! These deals are subject to change at a moment's notice, so make sure to call the restaurants in advance!

 Let us know of any changes or additions! Now let's go EAT!!

Ventura County area daily deals and online coupon websites

Restaurant rewards programs at 100+ Ventura County eateries

PizzaRev locations in Thousand Oaks (Oaks Mall) and Camarillo (Premium Outlets) are currently (as of April 2019) offering a free Kids’ Meal with the purchase of a regular entree and drink on Sundays. (One free meal per transaction in restaurant only. Children 12 and under. Child must be present. Limited time offer). www.facebook.com/PizzaRevCamarilloCA/videos/1131900070324194 Call to confirm - T.O. 805-230-3482 and Camarillo 805-482-0419

Red's Barbecue at 3090 Cochran St, Ste A1 in Simi Valley is offering Kids Eat Free every Thursday from 11am to close. Get up to 2 free kids' menu meals for every adult meal ordered. Dine in only. Ages 11 and under only. (Reconfirmed 4/16/19)

Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays 4pm to close at Patron Mexican Bar & Grill, 1620 Newbury Road, Suite 2, Newbury Park. One kids meal with purchase of an adult meal for kids 12 and under.

Kids Eat Free all day on Mondays/Tuesdays at Macaroni Grill. For ages 12 and under with purchase of adult entree. Location at 2920 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. 

D'Amore's Famous Pizza at 300 N. Lantana in Camarillo is currently offering a Kids Eat Free deal on Sundays all day for ages 4 to 12. One child per paid adult meal, dine in only. Call 805.445.6534 to confirm.

Denny's offers Kids Eat Free for 10 and under from 4 pm to 10 pm on designated nights. Up to 2 free kids meals for each paid adult entree. Call location to confirm.

• Newbury Park 2830 Camino Dos Rios (805.498.4440) Tues/Sat

• Camarillo 1659 E. Daily Drive (805.484.4137) Tues/Sat

• Moorpark 832 New Los Angeles Ave. (805.530.0999) Tues/Sat

• Ventura 2148 Harbor Blvd (805.643.3414) Tues/Sat

• Oxnard 1255 N Oxnard Blvd (805.604.9455) Tues

Maria's Italian Kitchen offers Kids Eat Free on WEDNESDAY nights from 4pm to close for kids under age 10 with purchase of adult entree, limited to 2 children per family. Located at 29035 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura (818.865.8999), 23331 Mulholland Dr., Woodland Hills (818.225.0586) and at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (805.988.3300)

The Annual Appearance of Ground Bees at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park

Every spring that I can remember, I’ve stopped in my tracks at some point by the annual appearance of ground bees in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa.

Hundreds and hundreds of bees, burrowing about in holes in the ground, these are male ground bees - looking for females to mate with and foraging for nectar. But the good news is that these male bees have no stingers. The females can sting, but will not generally do so unless provoked.

Most importantly, these bees are pollinators, which is a good thing. So just…let them BEE if you come across them.

I’ve personally seen these ground bees on the Lower Satwiwa Loop Trail, near the junction of the Satwiwa Loop Trail, on the north Satwiwa Loop Trail (the one that connects to the Satwiwa Native American Center) and on the Wendy-Satwiwa Connector Trail. See map at THIS LINK.

Jumping and Climbing Options In and Around Ventura County

If your kids are bouncing off the walls around the house and need to jump off some steam, perhaps they need a new environment for jumping and/or climbing in and around Ventura County. Here are some options to consider.

DojoBoom Extreme Air Sports opened at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks in November 2017, offering over 50,000 square feet of trampolines, launching decks, foam pits, obstacle course, climbing wall and much more.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park is located at 2825 Johnson Drive in east Ventura. Similar to Sky High, Sky Zone offers wall to wall trampolines with open jump sessions, a "SkySlam" court and more.

Platinum Sports Center is located at 160 W. Cochran Street in Simi Valley, offering, among many other things, an indoor trampoline court for bouncing off the walls and play slam dunk volleyball, dodgeball and other fun activities during open gym time.

Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing is at 880 Hampshire Road, Suite A, Thousand Oaks, 10,000 sq ft climbing area with sections ranging from 25 feet to 45 feet tall. Fun for all ages. We've enjoyed some fun birthday parties here. Boulderdash also has a facility in Chatsworth.

The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center at 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas features, among other things, a 35 foot rock climbing wall.

Santa Barbara Rock Gym is an 8,500 sq ft facility located at 322 State Street, Santa Barbara.

Sky High Sports - The Trampoline Place in Camarillo used to be an option…but closed in the summer of 2018 . But there's also a Sky High Sports in Woodland Hills.

Not for the inexperienced...rock climbing at Westward Beach in Malibu.

For more seasoned climbers, there is a sheer cliff used by rock climbers at Westward Beach in Malibu as well as near the Rock Pool at Malibu Creek State Park.

Compilation of Great Trails and Hikes In and Around Ventura County

Looking for a good hike around Ventura County and nearby areas? We've highlighted a number of our favorite hikes in the Do Something section of Conejo Valley Guide.

HIKE TO A CONEJO VALLEY BENCH WITH A VIEW

HIKE TO AUTOMOTIVE RELICS IN THE CONEJO VALLEY OPEN SPACE

SEVEN FLAT, STROLLER FRIENDLY TRAILS IN THE CONEJO VALLEY

DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS

Reminder: Please refrain from using the trails during rain events and afterwards, until they have dried. Doing otherwise causes damage to the trails.

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park Trails

Rosewood Trail/Angel Vista Peak in Newbury Park

Los Robles Trail System in Thousand Oaks

• Oak Creek Canyon Loop Trail in Thousand Oaks

• Triunfo Canyon Trail in Westlake Village

• Los Padres Trail in Thousand Oaks

• White Horse Canyon Trail in Westlake Village

• Los Robles Trail West in Thousand Oaks

• Spring Canyon Trail Hike

Oakbrook Regional Park in Thousand Oaks WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE

Lang Ranch/Woodridge Open Space in Thousand Oaks

Lone Oak at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park

• Hike from Satwiwa to the Waterfall in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Hidden Valley Overlook in Rancho Sierra Vista and Danielson Monument and Waterfall Hike in Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Ranch Overlook Trail

• Hike to the Waterfall in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Hiking and Exploring in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

Fossil Trail Loop in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

Oakbrook Vista Trail in Thousand Oaks

Rancho Potrero Open Space in Newbury Park

Hill Canyon, Hawk Canyon and Western Plateau Trails in Thousand Oaks CONEJO CANYONS BRIDGE CLOSED (3/30/19 UPDATE)

Western Plateau Trail Loop From Newbury Park

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks

• Paradise Falls Hike in Wildwood Park

• Hike to the Teepee, Paradise Falls and Indian Cave in Wildwood Park

• Wildwood to CLU via the Santa Rosa and Lower Butte Trails

• Lizard Rock Hike in Thousand Oaks

• Santa Rosa Loop Hike in Wildwood Park

• Indian Creek Trail and Wildwood Canyon Trail

Lynnmere Trail in Thousand Oaks (south of Wildwood Park)

Conejo Canyons Bridge in the Western Plateau of Thousand Oaks BRIDGE IS CLOSED BUT CONEJO CANYONS IS OPEN

Tarantula Hill Hike in Thousand Oaks

Arroyo Conejo Trail in Thousand Oaks

Sunset Hills Trail in Thousand Oaks

North Ranch Open Space in Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village

Hillcrest Open Space Preserve in Thousand Oaks

Powerline Trail in Newbury Park to Conejo Mountain

Lake Eleanor Open Space Hike in Westlake Village

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks

Triunfo Creek Park in Westlake Village

Potrero Ridge Trail in Newbury Park

Marview Drive Trail in Thousand Oaks

Pentachaeta Trail and Westlake Vista Trail in Westlake Village

Rabbit Hill (Knoll Open Space) in Newbury Park

Trails in Dos Vientos Section of Newbury Park

• Sierra Vista Trail

• Park View Trail

• Vista Del Mar Trail

• El Rincon, El Cerro and Las Brisas Trails

• El Encanto Trail

• Prickly Pear Trail

Lynnmere Open Space views to the west.

Malibu Hills and Point Mugu Area Trails

Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains

• Chumash Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Ray Miller Trail at La Jolla Canyon in Point Mugu State Park

• Ranch Center Road, Wood Canyon Fire Road in North Point Mugu State Park

• Old Boney Trail

• Sycamore to the Sea (Newbury Park to Sycamore Cove Beach)

• La Jolla Canyon Loop Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Mugu Peak Hike in Point Mugu State Park

• "Scenic Trail" in Point Mugu State Park

• Serrano Canyon Hike in Pt Mugu State Park

• Boney Mountain Peak Hike in Newbury Park

• Upper Sycamore Canyon Trail in Point Mugu State Park

Circle X Ranch Area of Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu

• Sandstone Peak Hike in the Malibu Hills

• Sandstone Peak to Inspiration Point and Tri Peaks

• Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak at Circle X Ranch

• Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock and Balance Rock

• Grotto Trail Hike at Circle X Ranch

Charmlee Wilderness Park in Malibu WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE

Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE

Solstice Canyon in Malibu Reopened

Escondido Canyon Trail and Waterfalls in Malibu Reopened

Rocky Oaks Nature Reserve in the Hills of Malibu WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE

Arroyo Sequit in Malibu Hills (Santa Monica Mountains) WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE

Views from the Ray Miller Trail in Malibu.

Danielson Road trail in the Boney Mountain Wilderness.

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park Trails

• China Flat Trailhead in Oak Park

• Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons in Agoura Hills

• Palo Comado Canyon Trail in Agoura Hills to Oak Park

• Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve in Calabasas

• Paramount Ranch Recreation Area in Agoura Hills

• King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas

• Malibu Creek State Park in Agoura Hills/Calabasas

• M*A*S*H Site at Malibu Creek State Park

• Reagan Ranch section of Malibu Creek State Park

• The Rock Pool at Malibu Creek State Park

• Century Lake at Malibu Creek State Park

• Zev Yaroslavsky Las Virgenes Highlands Park in Calabasas

• Bark Park Trail in Calabasas WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE - UPDATES AT THIS LINK

• Palo Comado to Simi Peak Hike

• Las Virgenes View Park Trail in Calabasas

Camarillo, Ventura, Santa Paula and Ojai Area Trails

• Seaside Wilderness Park in Ventura

• Camarillo Grove Park Hiking Trail HILL FIRE CLOSURE

• University Park at CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo

• Ventura Botanical Gardens Demonstration Trail

• Wheeler Gorge Area in Ojai

• Hike to "The Punch Bowls" the Los Padres Forest in Santa Paula

Views of Simi Valley from the peak of Mt. McCoy in Simi Valley.

Simi Valley and Moorpark Area Trails

• Rocky Peak Park in East Simi Valley

• Mt. McCoy Trail in Simi Valley

• Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park in Moorpark

• Long Canyon Trail in Simi Valley

• Corriganville Park in Simi Valley

• Chumash Trail Simi Valley

Sunset Hills Trail in Thousand Oaks.

Tree encampment along Los Padres Trail in Thousand Oaks.

The Ventura County Classical Guitar Society Meets Monthly and is Open to the Public

What a small world it is. A Ventura County resident named Peter contacted us regarding making some additions to the local Live Music and Other Nightlife Options compilation.

Not more than a week or two later, while harvesting produce for local charity Food Forward, I struck up a conversation with another volunteer. His name was Peter. After a bit of bantering for over an hour, I mentioned Conejo Valley Guide® to him, to which he replied, "Oh, I know that website!" After a few more back and forths, I discovered that this was the same Peter that had recently emailed the site. Small world!

Peter told me that the Ventura County Classical Guitar Society is a hidden gem. The group of classical guitar enthusiasts meets generally the last Wednesday of the month at the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District Senior Center (1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo).

He said that it is a fun session to attend is free and open to the public. Members of the group as well as guests perform for the group starting at 7PM (guest performers start at 8PM). Donations are accepted for guest performers.

So if you're up for an enjoyable evening of live classical guitar performances, visit www.vccgs.com and check out upcoming performances.

Upcoming planned performances as of April 2019:

• 4/24: David Rogers

• 5/29: Michael Nigro

• 6/26: James Edwards

• 7/31: Cameron O’Connor

• 8/28: Carlos Gonzales

• 9/25: Jesse Davis

• 10/31: Benjamin Shearer

Easter Egg Hunts and Other Fun Easter Activities Around Ventura County

Here at Conejo Valley Guide we have a special place in our heart for Easter fun! The bunnies of the Conejo Valley and surrounding Ventura County areas are planning ahead to make this Easter memorable.

We have the Germans to thank for the Easter Bunny concept, which came about in the 1500s. Hares and bunnies are signs of fertility and eggs signify rebirth. The Germans brought Easter traditions to America and it wasn't until after the Civil War that Easter became widely celebrated.

Easter Sunday 2019 is April 21st! Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern hemisphere's vernal equinox. As a result, Easter Sunday ranges from March 22nd to April 25th

Upcoming Easter season events and activities in and around Ventura County (list will be updated regularly; dates/time subject to change, so check with event organizers to be sure):

Tue, Apr 16: Easter Egg-stravaganza at The Commons at Calabasas (5:30-7:30PM)

Wed, Apr 17: Easter Egg-Stravaganza at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

Fri, Apr 19: The Hoppin’ Cinema at CLU Community Pool (6PM)

Sat, Apr 20: City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt (10AM-1PM)

Sat, Apr 20: Girls Scout Troop Easter Egg Hunt in Newbury Park

Sat, Apr 20: Spring Egg Hunt and Arts & Crafts Show in Oak Park (9:30AM-2PM)

Sat, Apr 20: Easter Egg-stravaganza at The Promenade at Westlake (1-4PM)

Sat, Apr 20: Easter Eggstravaganza and Spring Craft Fair in Camarillo (10AM-2PM)

Sat, Apr 20: Spring Egg Hunt at Rancho Santa Susana Park in Simi Valley (9-11AM)

Sat, Apr 20: Easter Celebration at Malibu Country Mart (Noon-3PM))

Sun, Apr 21: Easter Lunch Train at Fillmore & Western Railway

Sun, Apr 21: Easter Sunrise Service at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village

Ongoing:

3/23-4/28: Big Bunny's Spring Fling at the Los Angeles Zoo

3/27-4/20: Easter Bunny Photos at the Pacific View Mall

3/28-4/20: Easter Bunny Photos at The Oaks Mall

3/30-4/22: Easter on the Farm at Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark

3/30-4/21: Meet the Easter Bunny at The Promenade at Westlake

Previous Events:

March 16-17, 23-24: Annual Spring Spectacular at America's Teaching Zoo in Moorpark

Sat, Mar 30: Easter Bunny arrives at The Oaks Mall

Sat, Mar 30: Easter Fun Day at the Simi Valley Town Center

Fri, Apr 5: City of Malibu Annual Easter Hoppening Event

Sat, Apr 6: Bunny Hop Event at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (10am-noon)

Sat, Apr 6: The Hunt, Ventura’s Largest Holiday Egg Hunt at Mission Park (10:30am to 1pm)

Sun, Apr 7: City of Westlake Village 1st Annual Spring Fling in the Park (2-5PM)

Fri, Apr 12: Flashlight Egg Hunt at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks

Sat, Apr 13: Springtime at the Adobe at Leonis Adobe in Calabasas

Sat Apr 13: Community Easter Egg Hunt at The Stadium Westlake Village (10AM-Noon)

Sat, Apr 13: Breakfast with the Bunny at the Reyes Adobe in Agoura Hills

Sat, Apr 13:: The Bunny Trail Junior Egg Hunt in Calabasas