Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras

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Founded in 1961, the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras enroll over 250 student musicians ages 5 to 21 in its programs.  Orchestras rehearse weekly from September through June in Westlake Village. Concerts in December through June at various locations.

CVYO is home to five orchestras:

  • Youth Strings - entry level, ranging from 60 to 90 players

  • Flore Ensemble - extension of Youth Strings, 20 to 30 players

  • Prepratory Orchestra (intermediate orchestra that also includes brass, woodwinds and percussion) and Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra (advanced). 

  • Symphony Orchestra (experienced string, wind, brass and percussion players; ranges in size from 70 to 90 players)

  • Virtuosi - chamber orchestra comprised primarily of principal players of the Symphony Orchestra

More information at cvyo.org.

Bob Kildee Community Park in Camarillo

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Bob Kildee Community Park is located at 1030 Temple Avenue (at Ponderosa) in Camarillo. This 13 acre park has newer play equipment and restrooms, 6 lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, handball courts, horseshoe pits, soccer fields, picnic shelters and BBQ pits, 3 lighted baseball fields, the Pleasant Valley Skate Park, and Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center. More information at www.pvrpd.org/bob-kildee-community-park.

The park is named after the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District's first Chairman of the Board from 1962-1966 and again in 1968.

As you can see from the photos below, the play area has some pretty cool and unique equipment!

Moorpark Girls Softball

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Moorpark Girls Softball offers three programs: The Recreational Program is the largest program, with divisions from 6U to 14U. Every player is placed on a team and is guaranteed playing time. The Select Program is for those that want to play at an intermediate level, with fall and spring seasons. The Club Program is the most competitive level and involved travel to tournaments and weekend availability.

More information at moorparkgirlssoftball.org.

Gotta Dance Academy in Simi Valley

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Gotta Dance Academy, located at the Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, #185, provides dancing instruction to ages 18 months to adult. 

Beginning to advanced levels, competitive teams, recreational classes, annual recital, homework room, and large viewing areas with one way viewing.

Visit www.gottadancesimivalley.com or call 805.526.5655 for more information.

Los Robles Children's Choir

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The Los Robles Children's Choir consists of four choirs for kids ages 6 to 18: 

  • The Apprentice Choir or beginners ages 5-8 with little or no prior musical experience.

  • The Bel Canto Choir for ages 7-11 with little or no prior musical experience.

  • The Amadeus Choir (advanced treble choir for ages 12-18 for those with previous musical experience). Audition required.

  • The Camerata Youth Choir (for advanced high school singers ages 14-18). Audition required.

Rehearsals are in Westlake Village.  For more information and a schedule of upcoming performances, visit www.singingchildren.org or call 805.480.9416.

Orca Youth Rugby Club - Ventura County

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Orca Youth Rugby develops both beginners and experienced rugby players of all skill levels. Open to boys and girls ages 6 to 18.

Visit www.orcayouthrugby.org for a comprehensive look at everything Orca has to offer, including schedule, events, registration, and more.

Orca Youth Rugby, is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is affiliated with the Ventura County Rugby Club. www.venturacountyrugbyclub.com


Westlake Village Skate Park

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Westlake Skate Park

The Westlake Village Skate Park opened in August 2015 at the Westlake Village Community Park at 31107 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. It is open from dawn to dusk to skateboards and inline skates only. No bikes or scooters allowed. The skate park is closed when the surface is wet.

This is an unsupervised skate park. Helmet, elbow and knee pads are required. Adult supervision required for children under the age of 13.

More information at www.wlv.org/index.aspx?nid=389.

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Camarillo Girls Fastpitch Softball League

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The Camarillo Girls Fastpitch Softball league is a non-profit organization that operated under the supervision of USA Softball. The league originated in 1984. For girls ages 4 to 16 in T-Ball, 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U.  Teams play in the spring at locations throughout Camarillo. 

More information at www.camarillogirlssasoftball.com.