Teen Center Winter Program Guide 2019 by Steve Kraetsch

ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER

@TOTNC

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 @thousandoaksteencenter

THE TEEN CENTER IS THE PLACE TO BE IF YOU’RE IN 7TH - 12TH GRADE!

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

SAFETY AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS

TEEN LEADERSHIP CLUB, Age 15-17 High School Age Volunteer Program. Designed to give students experience in the field of recreation. Volunteers work at the Teen Center, CRPD, and community special events.

COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, Age 12-17 Learn to deal with stress, anger, fear, and worry skills instrumental in relationships with parents, teachers, and coaches. Facilitated by Elizabeth Sorensen and Pete Martinez, Youth Outreach Workers. Enrollment: Max 15

7:00-8:30pm

NONE 1/10, 2/7, 3/7

ELITE DRIVER’S 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 2/16. Enrollment: Max 20 9000.1191 Sa 11:00am-4:00pm

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. We also have classrooms, a catering kitchen, and a social lobby with couches and a 65” TV. Feel free to stop by and visit our facility, meet the staff, and check out our program offerings!

$100 1/19-2/23

5 wks

CAPOEIRA, Age 12-17 Learn the traditional Afro-Brazilian noncontact martial art hidden in a dance and incorporating singing in Portuguese and music instruments. Instructor: Spencer Goad. Enrollment: Max 8

9040.1191 Th

5:45-6:45pm

$60 1/24-3/7

7 wks

NEW! HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA 1: mathC Interactive Algebra, 9th-12th Grade For students either currently pursuing or planning on taking Algebra I to develop algebraic thinking and problem-solving skills. Students generalize and apply algebra concepts using computer-based interactive models, and visualize relationships and provide theorems handson. Common Core topics include linear equations, inequalities, exponential functions, and factoring polynomials and quadratic equations. No class 2/18. Enrollment: Max 10 9197.1191 M

7:00-8:00pm

$80 1/28-3/11

6 wks

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE, 9th-12th Grade This competitive league includes playoffs and championship! Mandatory player evaluations, Saturdays, February 9 or 16, 1:00-3:00pm at the Teen Center. For information, contact Dan Nalbandian, League Director at 805-494-5156. No games 3/30. Enrollment: Max 100 9100.1191 Sa 9:00am-1:00pm

$100 2/23-5/4

9029.1191 T

7:00-8:30pm

$15 1/29

1 eve

Health and Safety Trainings Instruction Instruction provided by First On Scene, LLC BLAST! (BABYSITTER LESSONS AND 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. Enrollment: Max 10 9001.1191 Sa

12noon-4:00pm

$70 2/23

1 day

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Learn emergency first aid techniques. Enrollment: Max 12

9003.1191 Sa

10:00am-12:00noon

$70 2/2

1 day

CPR/AED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Instruction in 1-person rescue of adult, child, and infant. Enrollment: Max 12 9002.1191 Sa 12:15-2:15pm

$70 2/2

1 day

NEW! PET TREATS! Age 12-17 Simple, DIY treats and toys for your furry and feathered friends. Projects include cat toys, doggy treats, and bird feeders. Enrollment: Max 12 9198.1191 Tu

7:00-8:00pm

$15 1/29

1 night

10 wks

FREE PRINCETON REVIEW TESTS, 9th-12th Grade. Get ready for the March 9th SAT 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 *

9:00am-1:00pm

NONE 2/23

1 day

MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30pm whenever school is in session No appointment necessary Get help with just about any aspect or level of math, including test prep, homework, and skill enhancement Information: 805-494-5156

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 WINTER EXCURSION 2019 Excursions include transportation and supervision. A $5 registration fee and parent permission slip required for all trips. Registration fee is non-refundable. Information sheets are available at the Teen Center or at www.thousandoaksteencenter.com. Excursions depart from and return to the Thousand Oaks Teen Center unless otherwise noted.

10-week league: only $100 per player Team or individual sign ups welcome! League begins 2/23/2018 Games on Saturdays Between 9:00am & 3:00pm Mandatory player evaluation 2/9 or 2/16 1:30-3:30pm Registration is currently taking place @ www.thousandoaksteencenter.com Activity #9100.1191

Come shred So Cal’s premiere mountain resort on a school holiday! Price includes lift ticket, transportation and supervision.

MUSIC & DANCE

$70 due in cash the day of the trip.

NEW! ZUMBA® FITNESS CLASS, Age 12-17 A non-intimidating, party-like atmosphere fusing salsa, merengue, reggaeton, hip hop, and more into an upbeat and most importantly FUN workout each week. Instructor: Amanda Welti. Enrollment: Max 12

Season ticket holders can receive discount.

9130.1191 T

9101.1191 F 6:00am-7:30pm $5 1/18 1 day

4:00-5:00pm

$60 1/22-3/5

7 wks

INTRO TO SINGING, Age 12-17 Vocal techniques, solos, group singing, and stage presence; for beginning and intermediate students. Instructor: Melissa Pruneau. Enrollment: Max 8 9134.1191 W 5:00-6:30pm $60

1/23-3/6

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. Instructor: Anthony Laurie. Enrollment: Max 8

9017.1191 Th

SPORTS BEGINNING FENCING CLUB, Age 12-17 Instruction in foil, epee, and sabre. Equipment provided. Coach: Phillip Hareff. Enrollment: Max 20 9007.1191 T 7:00-8:30pm

$65 1/22-3/5

7 wks

BOYS BASKETBALL, Age 12-15 Skill building; games are played and officiated and the scoreboard is used. No class 2/15. Enrollment: Max 20 9008.1191 F 4:00-5:00pm

$55 1/25-3/15

7 wks

BOYS DODGEBALL, Age 12-14 Teams are formed and different styles of games are played in gym each week. No class 2/15. Enrollment: Max 20 9009.1191 F 5:00-6:00pm

$40 1/25-3/15

4:00-5:00pm

$60 1/24-3/7

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 truancy prevention 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

7:00-10:00pm

Ongoing

PARENT/TEEN POOL TOURNAMENT & BBQ, Age 12-17 Double elimination tournament; includes tri-tip BBQ. Registration is per team. Enrollment: Max 20 teams 9102.1191 Sa

1:00-4:00pm

$20 1/26

1 day

9036.1191 Th

7:00-8:00pm

$55 1/24-3/7

7 wks

DJ 101: Learn to DJ Workshop, Age 12-17 Learn DJing fundamentals (mixing, scratching, etc.) and get exposure to DJ equipment and technology. Instructor: DJ SLiK. Students also have a guest DJ appearance at the Teen Center dance the following night (Middle School Valentine’s Day Dance, Sat. 2/9). Enrollment: Max 6 9033.1191 Th 7:00-8:30pm

$25 2/7

1 eve

HIP HOP DANCE, Age 12-17 Break out the moves…learn exciting hip hop styles and grooves. Tons of fun! No class 2/15. Enrollment: Max 15 9018.1191 F 6:00-7:00pm

$55 1/25-3/15

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.

Skate Night Friday, January 11th 6:30-9pm Come on down and check out some of the latest skate videos projected on large inflatable screens in our “backyard”. We’ll also have our skate equipment out (mini ramp, kicker, rail, box) and a free BBQ.

Ages 12-17 only and it’s completely FREE!!

POOL TOURNAMENT, Age 12-17 Sign up each Friday before the tournament. Great prizes/pizza included. *

7 wks

BEGINNING TAHITIAN DANCE, Age 12-17 Learn 32 basic steps, the translation of theme and movements. Gain flexibility, skill, and endurance while learning from a master. Instructor: Kayla Ancheta Chey. Enrollment: Max 12

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

ALEX FIORE THOUSAND OAKS TEEN CENTER

2/9 - Valentine’s Day Dance For Conejo Valley 7th & 8th grade middle school teens only!

Saturday 7:00-10:00pm $10 admission

School I.D. Required Dress Code Enforced Info: 805-494-5156 THE ARTS

HATHA YOGA, Age 13-17 Learn the mind-body-breath connection while practicing yoga poses. Gain strength, flexibility, and confidence as you learn safe alignment; mat recommended. Instructor: Susan Rodin. No class 2/18. . Enrollment: Max 10

FRENCH POUR VOUS, Age 12-17 Bienvenue! Learn French and have fun! Learn basic vocabulary and grammar through games and interactive situations. Discover the amazing French culture, its famous places, historical monuments, authors, and artists. A bientôt! No class 2/18. Enrollment: Max 12

4:30-5:30pm

$40 1/28-3/18

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. No class 2/18. Enrollment: Max 20 9012.1191 M 7:30-9:00pm

$50 1/28-3/18

7 wks

SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 Emphasizes simple, effective self-defense techniques. Instruction provided by Newbury Park Martial Arts Center. Enrollment: Max 10

9013.1191 Sa

12noon-1:00pm

$15 2/2

1 day

9180.1191 M

4:00-5:00pm

$60 1/28-3/18

7 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: Art Trek. Enrollment: Max 10 9103.1191 T

4:00-5:00pm

$60 1/22-3/5

7 wks

SCULPTURE & RELIEF, Age 12-17 Make your artwork come to life! Learn to build a 3-dimensional creation with wood, wire, carved stone, plasticine, and metal. Broaden your view of artwork by giving your image depth, texture, and structure. $15 lab fee due first class. Instructor: Art Trek. Enrollment: Max 10 9038.1191 T

9104.1191 M

5:00-6:00pm

$60 1/22-3/5

4:00-5:00pm

$80 1/28-3/11

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. Enrollment: Max 8 9019.1191 Th

JUST FOR GIRLS

9011.1191 M

MOVIE MAKING – TOOLS & TECHNIQUES 1.0, Age 12-17 Learn video editing and production techniques. Find out what tricks make online videos popular and target an audience for your own YouTube/Vine/Instagram videos. Students learn to import and convert media into theme-based videos. Instructor: Sandbox Computers for Kids, Inc. No class 2/18. Enrollment: Max 10

4:30-6:00pm

$65 1/24-3/7

7 wks

iPHONE MOBILE APP DESIGN, Age 12-17 Build your own mobile apps and games for the world’s most popular mobile platform: Apple iOS. Have fun learning the essentials of mobile app design and get to take home the games you create. Instructor: Sandbox Computers for Kids, Inc. Enrollment: Max 10

9105.1191 Th

6:30-8:00pm

$50 2/7, 2/14

2 eves

MAKE YOUR OWN COMPUTER GAMES, Age 12-17 Learn the basics for creating simple computer games with Gamemaker. Instructor: Sandbox Computers for Kids, Inc. No class 2/15. Enrollment: Max 9 9020.1191 F 4:00-5:00pm

$60 1/25-3/15

7 wks

FORTNITE TOURNAMENT, Age 12-17 Put your Fortnite skills to the test playing against other teens for prizes! No class 2/16. Enrollment: Max 15 9037.1191 Sa 4:30-6:00pm

$35 2/2-3/23

7 wks

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. Enrollment: Max 12

9016.1191 W

7:00-8:30pm

$60 1/23-3/6

7 wks

DRAMA CLUB, Age 12-17 Explore a range of theatrical experiences including improvisation, scene study, and vocal development. Enrollment: Max 15

9015.1191 W

LAVA JUNIORS PROGRAM @ LAVA WEST A popular girls skills training program for middle school athletes (6th-8th) crafted and hosted by the renowned coaches of LAVA West Volleyball Club, the premier volleyball organization of the Conejo Valley. Program location: Thousand Oaks Teen Center Winter 2019 - Session Details January 12 – March 24 (Saturdays or Sundays) Saturdays Jan 12-Feb 09 Beg/Int: 10:00-11:30am • Int/Adv: 11:30am-1:30pm Sundays Feb 24-Mar 24 Beg/Int 2:30-4:00pm • Int/Adv 4:00-5:30pm Girls Beginner/Intermediate Session $150 … Activity # 9199.1191 Girls Int/Advanced Session $150 … Activity # 9199.1192

4:00-5:30pm

$60 1/23-3/6

7 wks

BEGINNING STAINED GLASS, Age 12-17 Design and create your own masterpiece. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Sarah Wheeler. Enrollment: Max 8

9137.1191 Th

4:00-5:30pm

$50 1/24-3/7

8 wks

TEEN CENTER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, MARCH 2 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, 805-494-5156

Come and explore engaging science activities at our Teen Center Science Festival, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Feb 26, 2019. We’ll send electricity through the air, eat polymers from the sea, and look into the hearts of atoms. Chemistry, biology, and physics will never be the same after you experience the fun at the Teen Center Science Festival. There will be hands-on science activities and demonstrations that will stimulate your mind and imagination. Ages 12-15 Program Fee - $20 Space is limited – pre-registration required. www.crpd.org Class #9166.1191 For further information, please call the Teen Center 805-494-5156 43