Music, Art and Acting Teachers In the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County

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The Kids' Activities section of Conejo Valley Guide has primarily been focused on activities at venues throughout the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County over the last 10 years. We are going to take that step further here by compiling a list of local area music, art and acting teachers in the area.

This list will take some time to populate and you can help by submitting to us the following information:  Name, what you teach, where you teach, perhaps a brief sentence or two about your background, contact information and website (if applicable).

Music Stores Offering Lessons

Acting Teachers

Conejo Valley Little League

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Conejo Valley Little League (CVLL) is a chartered member of Little League Baseball.  Since 1963, CVLL has been a youth sports resource for boys and girls ages 4 to 18. The league has eight age-grouped divisions plus a Challenger Division for mentally and physically handicapped players.  In all, a typical Spring season will include about 450 players and 100 volunteers.  Practices begin in February and the playing season runs from early March to mid June.  A Fall Ball season runs from September through November.

CVLL produced the United States Champions in the 2004 Little League World Series. A few of those same players were part of the CVLL team that won the 2010 United States Big League Championship for players aged 18 and under!

The playing divisions and age groups of CVLL are:

Challenger Division - The Challenger Division is a unique program for mentally and/or physically challenged youth aged 5 to 18 which allows the enjoyment of little league participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities.

Peanut Division (Ages 4-6) – Little League rules require that all 4, 5 & 6 year olds play in the Peanut Division, which does not allow pitching. The Peanut Division is strictly instructional and non-competitive, providing a fun environment that introduces players to the fundamentals of the game. There are no tryouts and players are assigned to teams by the CVLL Player Agent.

Minor International Division (Ages 6-8) – All 7 year old players and some 8 year olds will be assigned to this division, in which pitching is introduced. 6 year olds with at least 1 year of tee ball experience may petition to play in this division. This division is also non-competitive in that no standings are kept. Players are assigned to teams by the Player Agent.

Minor National Division (Ages 7-9) – This is a developmental division which introduces players to more advanced techniques involving base running, fielding and pitching. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts. 7 year olds may petition to play in this division. This is a player’s first exposure to a competitive division.

Minor American Division (Ages 9–12) – This division includes players aged 10 to 12 not drafted into the Majors, and enough 9 year olds to fill out the league. This division provides these players an opportunity to expand their skills by incorporating more advanced parts of the game such as base stealing and bunting. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts. Players aged 12 are not allowed to pitch. Players in this division may be drafted up to the Major Division during the regular season to fill a vacancy.

Major Division (Ages 10–12) – The Majors consists of experienced 10, 11 and 12 year old players participating in a highly skilled division. Managers stress sound fundamentals in all aspects of the game. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

Junior Division (Ages 13 & 14) – All 13 and 14 year olds participate in this division, which features lead offs, pick offs and a larger field. The division consists of CVLL teams and teams from other nearby leagues. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

ABDG Division (Ages 15-19) - Amateur Baseball Development Group

More information at www.conejovalleylittleleague.org.

Southern California Lacrosse Association - Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Agoura, Calabasas, Oak Park

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The Southern California Lacrosse Association (SCLA) is a non-profit youth recreational lacrosse league based in Simi Valley, with 1,500 youth boys and girls lacrosse players across greater Los Angeles.

Divisions include: Boys U8, U10, U12 and U14 ad Girls Elementary School and Middle School.

Visit www.socallaxassoc.com for more information.

Individual team websites are as follows:

Newbury Park Prowlers Lacrosse Club www.nplax.com

United Lacrosse (Agoura, Westlake Village, Oak Park, some Calabasas) www.unitedyouthlax.com

Thousand Oaks Youth Lacrosse www.thousandoakslacrosse.com

Simi Valley Lacrosse  www.simivalleylacrosse.com

Calabasas Lacrosse www.calabasaslax.com

Conejo Youth Flag Football Association

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Since 1970, the Conejo Youth Flag Football Association has been committed to coaching all participants in the fundamentals of competitive football in a safe, instructional and positive environment.

For kids ages 6 to 17. Scrim division for ages 6 to 7, Bantam division for 8  to 9 1/2, Junior division for 9 1/2 to 10, Senior division for 11 to 13 and recently formed teenage passing division for ages 14 to 17.  Signups in April.

All games played at Redwood Middle School in Thousand Oaks.

More information at www.cyffa.com.

United States Youth Volleyball League

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United States Youth Volleyball League has leagues in cities throughout Ventura County. USYVL is a youth nonprofit recreational volleyball league designed to help spread the excitement of volleyball to all boys and girls ages 7-15.

The 8-week league runs from September to November of each year in Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks as well as in Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Moorpark and Simi Valley.

These are non-competitive leagues and no standings are kept. USYVL’s philosophy is “Every Child Plays” and they provide an instructional league where children learn to play in a safe, fun and supervised environment.

Visit www.usyvl.org or more specifically www.usyvl.org/locations/california for local area leagues.

Aspire Dance Studio in Thousand Oaks

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Aspire Dance Studio is located at 5700 Corsa Avenue, Suite 106, Westlake Village.

Aspire offers classes for ages 3 through adult, in various styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, modern, improv and more.

Visit www.aspiredancestudio.com for more information..

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.

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