Teen Center Fall/Winter Brochure by Steve Kraetsch

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

Fabu lous

Monday-Thursday 2:00-9:00pm • Friday 2:00pm -10:00pm • Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm • Sunday 1:00-5:00pm Teen Services Director: Micah Akerson, makerson@crpd.org Teen Services Coordinator: Jay Dodwell, jdodwell@crpd.org thousandoaksteencenter

@TOTNC

THE TEEN CENTER IS DESIGNED FOR THE 12-17 YEAR OLD POPULATION, MEANING 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, CRPD, and community special events. *

7:00-8:30pm

NONE 11/4, 12/2 , 1/6

ELITE DRIVING EDUCATION, Age 15-17 Classes are interactive, entertaining, and informative. DMV also requires six hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor (available through Elite). Instructor: Mike Burgett. No class 11/29. Enrollment: Max 20 9000.5141 Sa

Our programs include a variety of recreational classes, educational workshops, seasonal camps, leagues, trips, dances, concerts, and other great special events, as well as FREE drop-in recreation. CHECK OUT our facility’s awesome features: • Gymnasium • Soundproof Music Room • 1700 sq. ft. Game Room: Pool & Ping Pong Tables Black Light Air Hockey & Foosball Assorted Video Games & Vending Machines High Def Big Screen TVs w/ XBOX One & Playstation 4 • Computer Lab w/ High Speed Internet & LED Monitors (open and staffed during designated hours) • Classrooms & Offices • Catering Kitchen • Social Lobby w/ Couches & a Big Screen TV (w/ all your favorite sports!)

Feel free to stop by and visit our facility, meet the staff, and check out our program offerings!

11:00am-4:00pm $100 11/15-12/20

5 wks

FREE PRINCETON REVIEW TESTS, 9th-12th Grade Get ready for the December 7th SAT test and/or the February 8th ACT test. See how you’ll score without penalty. Presented by The Princeton Review. To sign up, call 800.2review or go to www.PrincetonReview.com. Enrollment: Max 75 SAT Test *

ACT Test *

Enrollment: Max 10 9002.5141 Sa 12noon-4:00pm $65 11/15

1 day

CPR/AED TRAINING & CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Instruction in 1-person rescue of adult, child, and infant. Bring a sack lunch; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12 9003.5141 Sa

11:00am-3:00pm $65 12/6

1 day

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Learn emergency first aid techniques. Bring a snack; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12 9004.5141 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm $65 12/13

1 day

7:00-8:30pm

1 eve

FALL/WINTER EXCURSION 2014

9:00am-1:00pm NONE 1/24

1 day

7:00-8:30pm

1 eve

Excursions include transportation and supervision. A $5 registration fee and parent permission slip required for all trips. Registration fee is non-refundable. Information sheets available at the Teen Center or at www.thousandoaksteencenter.com. Excursions depart from and return to the Thousand Oaks Teen Center unless otherwise noted.

Scores Back *

BLAST! (BABYSITTER LESSONS & SAFETY TRAINING), SECOND EDITION, Age 12-15 Exciting, interactive program prepares teens to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently. Bring a sack lunch; free soda available.

9:00am-1:30pm NONE 11/22

Scores Back *

Instruction provided by EMS Training Institute

NONE 12/3

NONE 2/4

SAFETY AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS COMMUNICATION & PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, Age 12-17 Learn to effectively deal with stress, anger, fear, and worry. These skills are instrumental in your relationships with parents, teachers, and coaches. Instructor: Sandy Sherman Joseph, RN, BSN, MA. Enrollment: Max 15 9001.5141 W

7:00-8:30pm

$15 12/10

1 eve

SKATELAB, Age 12-17 Come shred this awesome indoor skatepark in Simi Valley. $10 cash due day of the trip. Helmets are required at Skatelab and knee and elbow pads are highly recommended. Enrollment: Max 15 9005.5141 T

11:30am-3:30pm $5 12/23

1 day

LA AUTO SHOW, Age 12-17 Attend one of the most influential automotive events on Earth $15 cash lab fee due the day of the trip. Enrollment: Max 15 9036.5141 Sa

10:00am-6:00pm $5 11/22

1 day

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The Teen Center is the place to be if you’re in 7th - 12th Grade!

Volunteer Recognition Mitch Maki

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center would like to recognize Mr. Mitch Maki for his many contributions as a volunteer volleyball coach in the Teen Center’s Middle School Volleyball League. Mitch has coached the Sycamore Canyon Middle School teams for the past 9 years. His hard work, determination, and knowledge of the game have developed Sycamore Canyon’s volleyball program into one of the best in the Conejo. Quite a few of Mitch’s players, including his 2 sons, have gone on to star on their club and/or high school teams. Mitch’s enthusiasm and support have helped the Teen Center Volleyball League become an outstanding program.

MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGN, Age 12-17 Hair styling, color theory, and skin care. Makeup for every day, formal events, and photography. Includes field trip. $15 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Kristina Goldberg, makeup artist, Lancome and M.A.C. cosmetics. No class 12/23, 12/30. Enrollment: Max 20

5:00-8:30pm

NONE 10/27-12/22 Fall

COED INDOOR SOCCER, Age 12-17 Teams are formed; games are officiated. Class designed for fun. Enrollment: Max 12 9007.5141 M 7:30-8:30pm

$45 11/10-12/15 6 wks

BOYS BASKETBALL, Age 12-15 Skill building; games are played and officiated and the scoreboard is used. No class 12/23, 12/30. Enrollment: Max 20 9008.5141 T

4:00-5:00pm

$55 11/18-1/13

7 wks

BEGINNING FENCING CLUB, Age 12-17 Instruction in foil, epee, and sabre. Equipment provided. Coach: Phillip Hareff. No class 12/23, 12/30. Enrollment: Max 20 9009.5141 T

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WINTER CARDIO WORKOUTS, Age 12-17 Get in great shape this holiday season! All-body workout, including cardio drills and strength training, all while having fun.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, Age 12-17 Come watch the game on our high definition big screen TVs. Free soda and popcorn.

7:00-8:30pm

$60 11/18-1/13

7 wks

9012.5141 T

7:00-8:30pm

$50 11/18-1/13

7 wks

SELF-DEFENSE/RAPE PREVENTION WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 Emphasizes simple, effective self-defense techniques. Instructor: Omid Moradshahi, owner of Onguard, Self-Protective Services and first degree black belt. Enrollment: Max 10 9013.5141 Sa 12noon-1:00pm $15 12/13

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ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER

7TH & 8TH GRADE DANCES 11/15 i Harvest Dance 12/13 i Holiday Dance 1/17 i Winter Dance

BOYS DODGEBALL, Age 12-14 Teams are formed and different styles of games are played in our air-conditioned gym each week. No class 11/28, 12/26, 1/2.

Enrollment: Max 20 9010.5141 F 4:00-5:00pm

$55 11/14-1/16

POOL TOURNAMENT, Age 12-17 Sign up each Friday before the tournament. Great prizes. No tournament 11/28, 12/26, 1/2. *

F 7:00-9:00pm $2 Ongoing

7:00-8:30pm

7 wks

$15 12/9

1 eve

DRAMA CLUB, Age 12-17 Explore a range of theatrical experiences including improvisation, scene study, and vocal development. No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31. Enrollment: Max 15 9016.5141 W 4:00-5:30pm

$60 11/12-1/14

7 wks

HOLIDAY BAKING, Age 12-17 Learn the art of baking and take home holiday specialties for the whole family to enjoy! We’ll make cookies, cakes, tarts, and candies for all your favorite fall and winter holidays. $30 cash lab fee due first class. No class 11/26. Enrollment: Max 10 9017.5141 W

4:00-5:30pm

$30 11/12-12/17 5 wks

NEW! CHOCOLATE-MAKING CLASS, Age 12-17 Experience the world of chocolate with Shawn Orr, Chief Chocolatier for TIFA Chocolate in Agoura Hills. An interactive and hands-on experience learning the art and science of making chocolate. Plenty of chocolate to sample during the class and take home as well! Instructor: Shawn Orr. Enrollment: Max 15 9018.5141 W

6:30-8:30pm

$30 11/19

1 eve

ANIME-STYLE DRAWING, Age 12-17 Learn to draw anime-style characters, basic cartooning, and custom characters. Includes tips on materials, from pencils to framing. $10 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Dean Parks. No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31. Enrollment: Max 12 9019.5141 W

7:00-8:30pm

Enrollment: Max 8 9020.5141 Th 4:00-5:30pm

7 wks

$60 11/18-1/13

$60 11/12-1/14

7 wks

STAINED GLASS, Age 12-17 Design and create your own masterpiece. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Beglar Merlich. No class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1.

BEGINNING BILLIARDS INSTRUCTION, Age 12-17 Pool cues provided. No class 11/28, 12/26, 1/2. Enrollment: Max 8 9011.5141 F 6:00-7:00pm

4:00-5:00pm

VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 Learn the basics of camerawork, lighting, sound, and directing. Bring your home video camera and tapes; camera should include FireWire port. Enrollment: Max 6

JUST FOR GIRLS

$36 11/10-12/15 6 wks

WATERCOLORS & ACRYLICS, Age 12-17 Learn basic techniques of water media and color, plus proper materials handling. $15 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Juliette Chayet-Cole, award-winning local artist. No class 12/23, 12/30. Enrollment: Max 10 9014.5141 T

SPORTS

Enrollment: Max 15 9006.5141 M 5:00-6:00pm

THE ARTS

All dances are Saturdays, 7:00-10:00pm. $10 admission These dances are for Conejo Valley 7th & 8th grade middle school teens only. School I.D. required. School dress code enforced. 1375 East Janss Road, (805) 494-5156

$50 11/13-1/15

7 wks

VOCALS/DANCE/INSTRUMENTAL

COMPUTER SCIENCE

E-WASTE DAY

NEW! “SMALL CALL” CHORAL SINGING, Age 12-17 Vocal technique training in a small group with 3 - 4 part harmonies. Emphasis on ear training, blending, and pitch matching. Perfect for those in school choirs! Plus the potential for holiday caroling after class is over. Instructor: Melissa Lidtke. Enrollment: Max 8

NEW! MOBILE APP DESIGN (iOS), Age 12-17 Build your own mobile apps for the world’s most coveted platform: iOS! Build games, simulations, and applications leveraging features of user interface, programming logic, sensors, and interfaces. Instructor: Sandbox Computers for Kids, Inc. Enrollment: Max 15

Teen Center Electronics Recycling Fundraiser JANUARY 3rd • 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

HIP HOP DANCE I, Age 12-17 Break out the moves… learn many exciting hip hop styles and grooves. Tons of fun! Instructor: Tatyana Derring. No class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31. Enrollment: Max 15

WEB DESIGN, Age 11-17 Learn basic web design. Make your own webpage and have fun doing so. Enrollment: Max 9

Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks (805) 494-5156

9022.5141 W

4:30-6:00pm

6:00-7:00pm

$50 11/18-12/16 5 wks

$55 11/12-1/14

7 wks

GUITAR I, Age 12-17 Tuning, chromatic scale, basic music reading, left/right hand technique, open chords, introduction to bar chords, and basic blues; acoustic and electric guitars welcome. $25 cash book fee due first class. Instructor: Troy Ballman. No class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1. Enrollment: Max 8 9023.5141 Th

4:00-5:00pm

$60 11/13-1/15

7 wks

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.

9024.5141 M

9025.5141 M

4:00-5:30pm

6:00-7:30pm

$100 11/10-12/15 6 wks

$55 11/10-12/15 6 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 computer components provided; no experience necessary. No class 11/27, 12/25, 1/1. Enrollment: Max 6 9026.5141 Th

4:30-6:30pm

$65 11/13-1/15

7 wks

GAMEMAKING, Age 12-17 Learn the basics for creating simple computer games with Gamemaker. No class 11/28, 12/26, 1/2. Enrollment: Max 9 9027.5141 F

4:00-5:00pm

$60 11/14-1/16

7 wks

LAN PARTY, Age 12-17 Put your gaming skills to the test. Play the greatest games on the market. No class 11/28, 12/26, 1/2. Enrollment: Max 9 9028.5141 F

5:00-6:00pm

$60 11/14-1/16

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.

7 wks

Pete Martinez – pete@crpd.org Elizabeth Sorensen – esorensen@crpd.org Dan Nalbandian – dnalbandian@crpd.org

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