ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: 805-494-5156 • Fax Number: 805-494-3155 Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc
Monday-Thursday 2:00-9:00pm • Friday 2:00 -10:00pm • Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm • Sunday 1:00-5:00pm Teen Services Director: Rick Tanaka, rtanaka@crpd.org Teen Services Coordinator: Jay Dodwell, jdodwell@crpd.org
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THE TEEN CENTER IS DESIGNED FOR THE 12-17-YEAR-OLD POPULATION (THOSE IN 7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE)
HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
TEEN LEADERSHIP CLUB, Age 15-17 High school age volunteer program, giving students experience in the field of recreation. Volunteers work at the Teen Center, ConejoRPD, and community special events. *
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7:00-8:30pm
NONE 11/7, 12/5, 1/9
ELITE DRIVER’S EDUCATION, Age 15-17 Interactive, entertaining, and informative! DMV also requires six hours of behind-the-wheel training (available through Elite). Instructor: Mike Burgett. No class 11/25. Enrollment: Max 20 9000.5171 Sa
Our programs include a variety of recreational classes, educational workshops, seasonal camps, leagues, trips, dances, concerts, and great special events, as well as FREE drop-in recreation. Check out our facility’s awesome features: gymnasium, soundproof music room, a 1,700 sq. ft. game room complete with pool and ping pong tables, black light air hockey, foosball, free arcade games, vending machines, and multiple high-def big screen TV’s with all the latest gaming systems. A computer lab with high speed internet is open and staffed during designated hours. A 3.5 ft. halfpipe (waiver required) is also staffed during designated hours with loaner equipment available. We also have classrooms, a catering kitchen, and a social lobby with couches and a 55” TV. Feel free to stop by and visit our facility, meet the staff, and check out our program offerings!
11:00am-4:00pm $100 11/18-12/23 5 wks
FREE! PRINCETON REVIEW TESTS, 9th-12th Grade Get ready for the 12/2 SAT test and/or the 3/10 ACT test. See how you’ll score without penalty. Presented by The Princeton Review. To enroll, call 800.2review or go to www. PrincetonReview.com. Enrollment: Max 75 SAT Test *
ACT Test *
Sa
9:00am-1:30pm
NONE 11/18
1 day
Sa
9:00am-1:00pm
NONE 1/20
1 day
SAFETY AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, Age 12-17 Learn to deal with stress, anger, fear, and worry; skills that are instrumental in relationships with parents, teachers, and coaches. Facilitated by Elizabeth Sorensen and Pete Martinez, Youth Outreach Workers. Enrollment: Max 15 9029.5171 T
7:00-8:30pm
$15
12/5
Instruction provided by First On Scene, LLC BLAST! (BABYSITTER LESSONS AND SAFETY TRAINING), SECOND EDITION, Age 12-15 Prepares teens to interview for a babysitting job, select suitable activities, prevent accidents/ perform first aid, and begin babysitting competently. Bring sack lunch; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 10 9001.5171 Sa
12noon-4:00pm
$65
12/9
1 aft
CPR/AED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Instruction in 1-person rescue of adult, child, and infant. Bring snack; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12
9002.5171 Sa
11:00am-1:00pm $65
12/2
1 day
FIRST AID CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Learn emergency first aid techniques. Bring snack; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12 9003.5171 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm $65
12/16
1 day
NEW! AUDITION WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 For those interested in taking performing seriously – learn how to audition successfully and compile auditioning tools such as monologues and headshots. Offered by an industry professional and former Disney World performer. Enrollment: Max 8
9195.5171 T
4:00-5:00pm
$60
11/7-12/19 7 wks
1 eve
TEEN MENTOR PROGRAM TEEN MENTOR PROGRAM, Age 14-19 Teen Mentors are trained and supervised as they assist in teaching social, independent living, and friendship skills to peers with disabilities. Must be able to commit to two afternoons a week. Wednesdays will be training day with choice of Tuesdays and/ or Fridays for active mentoring. Location: Crowley House, 2522 Pleasant Way. No class 11/22, 11/24. Enrollment: Max 6 4518.5175 T/W 4518.5176 W/F
3:00-5:30pm 3:00-5:30pm
NONE 11/7-12/13 5 wks NONE 11/8-12/15 4 wks
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The Teen Center is the place to be if you’re in 7th - 12th Grade!
ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: 805-494-5156 • Fax Number: 805-494-3155 Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc
THE ARTS NEW! CREATIVE WRITING, Age 12-17 Learn valuable skills in storytelling and expression while enhancing writing skills. Genres include Young Adult, Fantasy and Contemporary. Produce prose to be proud of! All levels of ability welcome.
12/9 – Holiday Dance • 1/20 – Winter Dance
Enrollment: Max 10 9180.5171 M 7:00-8:00pm
For Conejo Valley 7th & 8th grade middle school teens only!
Saturdays 7:00-10:00pm $10 admission
School I.D. Required Dress Code Enforced Info: 805-494-5156
JUST FOR GIRLS
BEGINNING FENCING CLUB, Age 12-17 Instruction in foil, epee, and sabre. Equipment provided. Coach: Phillip Hareff.
HATHA YOGA, Age 12-17 Rejuvenating yoga class promoting strength, flexibility, and endurance. Good for your heart, mind, and body. Instructor: Kate Jane.
Enrollment: Max 20 9007.5171 T 7:00-8:30pm
$60
11/7-12/19 7 wks
BOYS BASKETBALL, Age 12-15 Skill building; games are played and officiated and the scoreboard is used. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 20
9008.5171 F
4:00-5:00pm
$50
11/17-12/22 5 wks
BOYS DODGEBALL, Age 12-14 Teams are formed and different styles of games are played in our air-conditioned gym each week. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 20
9009.5171 F
5:00-6:00pm
$50
11/17-12/22 5 wks
BEGINNING BILLIARDS INSTRUCTION, Age 12-17 Pool cues provided. Enrollment: Max 8
9006.5171 M
6:30-7:30pm
$50
Enrollment Max: 12 9011.5171 M 4:30-5:30pm
$50
11/6-12/18 7 wks
MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGN, Age 12-17 Styling, color theory, and skin care. Makeup for every day, formal events, and photography. Includes field trip. $15 cash lab fee due first class. Enrollment: Max 20 9012.5161 M 7:00-8:00pm
$50
11/6-12/18 7 wks
11/6-12/18 7 wks
DRAMA CLUB, Age 12-17 Explore theatrical experiences including improvisation, scene study, and vocal development. No class 11/22. Enrollment: Max 15 9015.5171 W
4:00-5:30pm
$60
11/8-12/20 6 wks
ANIME-STYLE DRAWING, Age 12-17 Learn to draw animestyle characters, cartooning, and custom characters. Includes tips on materials, from pencils to framing. Instructor: Danielle Billings. No class 11/22. Enrollment: Max 12 9016.5171 W
SPORTS
$60
7:00-8:30pm
$60
11/8-12/20 6 wks
BEGINNING STAINED GLASS, Age 12-17 Design and create your own masterpiece. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Sarah Wheeler. No class 11/23. Enrollment: Max 8
9137.5171 Th
4:00-5:30pm
$50
11/9-12/21 6 wks
NEW! CREATIVE GIFT MAKING, Age 12-17 Create oneof-a-kind gifts sure to impress friends and family! Seasonal craft ideas include Thanksgiving centerpieces and holiday gift baskets. $30 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Sarah Wheeler. No class 11/23. Enrollment: Max 8 9196.5171 Th
6:00-7:00pm
$40
11/9-12/21 6 wks
SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 Emphasizes simple, effective self-defense techniques. Instruction provided by Newbury Park Martial Arts Academy. Enrollment: Max 10
9013.5171 Sa
12noon-1:00pm
$15
12/9
1 aft
11/6-12/18 7 wks
POOL TOURNAMENT, Age 12-17 Sign up each Friday before the tournament. Great prizes - free pizza! No tournament 11/10, 11/24, 12/22, 12/29.
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F 7:00-9:00pm $2 Ongoing
BATTLETONE – KICKBOXING WORKOUT, Age 12-17 Burn up to 1200 calories and reduce body-fat in this 60-minute workout which incorporates kickboxing, American boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and sports conditioning drills; designed for all fitness levels. $15 cash lab fee due first class. Instruction provided by Battletone. Enrollment: Max 20 9153.5171 W
5:00-6:00pm
$70
11/8-12/20 7 wks
E-WASTE DAY Teen Center Electronics Recycling Fundraiser SATURDAY, January 13 • 10:00am-2:00pm
Bring your TV’s (25” limit), computers (desktop & laptop), iPods, cell phones, stereos, etc. Unfortunately, we won’t be accepting appliances. Thousand Oaks Teen Center • 1375 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks
ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: 805-494-5156 • Fax Number: 805-494-3155 Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc
Volunteer RECOGNITION Teen Leadership Club The Thousand Oaks Teen Center recognizes Teen Leadership Club (TLC) for their outstanding members who help run our Middle School Dances, High School Concerts, Talent Shows, E-Waste events, and much more. These valued High School students assist staff while learning skills in the Recreation field which transfer to many future endeavors. TLC Volunteers leave a legacy at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center through their selfless and charitable work. We are proud to share that many of our Volunteers have recently acquired jobs in the community.
NEW! DANCE TEAM, Age 12-17 Learn and perform dance routines at community events. Weekly practices develop teamwork, dance skills, flexibility, and strength. No experience necessary. Enrollment: Max 15 9198.5171 Sa
11:00am-12:30pm $60
11/18-12/16 5 wks
GUITAR I, Age 12-17 Tuning, music reading, left/right hand technique, open/bar chords, and basic blues; acoustic/electric guitars. $25 cash book fee due first class. Instructor: Cole Supple. No class 11/23. Enrollment: Max 8 9017.5171 Th
4:00-5:00pm
$60
11/9-12/21 6 wks
HIP HOP DANCE I, Age 12-17 Acquire skills and technique while optimizing energy to popular music. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 15 9018.5171 F 5:00-6:00pm
$55
11/17-12/22 5 wks
DJ 101: Learn to DJ Workshop, Age 12-17 Learn the fundamentals (mixing, scratching, etc.) and get introduced to DJ equipment and technology. Taught by local legend DJ SLiK. Enrollment: Max 8 9033.5171 F
7:00-8:30pm
$25
12/8
1 eve
MUSIC STUDIO, Age 12-17 Spare your parents! Reserve space for jamming, up to four hours at a time. It’s absolutely free! Reservations: 805-494-5156.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NEW! RASPBERRY PI & MINECRAFT MODDING, Age 1217 Modify the world’s most popular video game using one of the world’s most popular coding languages, Python, which was used in developing Google, YouTube, and Instagram among others. Learn programming fundamentals using hands-on projects to mod Minecraft. $25 cash lab fee due first class. Enrollment: Max 9 9199.5171 M
7:00-8:00pm
$125 11/6-12/18 7 wks
WEB DESIGN, Age 12-17 Build a website from start to finish using popular website creation tools, plus website publishing, web safety, and media awareness. No class 11/22. Enrollment: Max 9 9144.5171 W
6:00-7:00pm
$60
11/8-12/20 6 wks
NANO-SCIENCE! Age 12-17 Join Dr. Steve in a year-long journey into the wonderful world of very tiny things. The second session ventures into the wonderful world of chemistry. Atomic structure, shiny metals, and chemical reactions are just some of the fascinating topics explored. No class 11/22. Enrollment: Max 15 9191.5171 W 4:00-5:30pm
$90
11/8-12/20 6 wks
SHAPES OF NATURE, Age 12-17 In Dr. Steve’s Shapes class, build models of very small things like molecules, viruses, and DNA. Create basic polygon shapes and some of the coolest tops around. Also make buckeyballs, nanotubes, and play the Molecule Game, the most original molecule-building game on the planet. Instructor: Dr. Steve Yoshinaga, Ph.D. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 15 9192.5171 F
4:00-5:00pm
$50
11/17-12/22 5 wks
YOU BUILD IT; YOU KEEP IT, Age 12-17 A hands-on experience on building your own computer. When completed, you take the computer home. Donated components provided; no experience necessary. No class 11/23. Enrollment: Max 9
9019.5171 Th
4:30-6:00pm
$70
11/9-12/21 6 wks
MAKE YOUR OWN COMPUTER GAMES, Age 12-17 Learn the basics for creating simple computer games with Gamemaker. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 9 9020.5171 F
4:00-5:00pm
$60
YOUTH OUTREACH This multipurpose community social service program is jointly sponsored by the Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Conejo Valley Unified School District. By design, outreach workers seek out and address the needs of non-involved and hard-to-reach youths. Duties include life skills programs, community referral service, recreational programming, and crisis intervention. Outreach staff may be contacted at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center at 805-494-5156.
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MUSIC AND DANCE
11/17-12/22 5 wks
eSPORTS, Age 12-17 Put your gaming skills to the test and play the greatest games on the market. No class 11/24. Enrollment: Max 9 9021.5171 F
5:00-6:00pm
$35
11/17-12/22 5 wks
Pete Martinez – pete@crpd.org Elizabeth Sorensen – esorensen@crpd.org Dan Nalbandian – dnalbandian@crpd.org