Check out the only laser tag facility that I’m aware of near the Conejo Valley. The laser tag arena is 4,500 square feet. For ages 6 and up. No reservations or required to play but for groups of 8 or more they are recommended. LazerStar is open every day of the year except Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. This is a popular birthday joint; check out the website for detailed information. There is also an arcade and food available.
On a personal note, we have been to several children’ birthday parties at LazerStar, including a party with 5 and 6 year olds. Laser tag, which I also participated in, was a LOT of fun! The equipment was a bit on the heavy side for some of the little guys but everyone enjoyed it.
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Christmas,
easter,
Thanksgiving
Fun, hands on, interactive and education museum for children ages 2 through 12. Gull Wings opened in 1988 and currently has 15 exhibits, including space shuttle, rain forest, ocean touch tank, harbor exhibit and others. Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is only $4; children under 2 are free. Annual family memberships also available.
Gull Wings Children’s Museum is located at 418 W. Fourth Street, Oxnard. For more information, visit www.gullwings.org or call 805.483.3005.
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family
Discovery Center Teens is a club that meets monthly to explore science/technology career options. In addition, DC Teens help to staff programs for younger children and the broader community that explore science and technology in fun and interesting ways.
DC Teens learn leadership skills through organizational work and event planning, and earn community service credit for volunteer hours.
The DC Teens are part of The Discovery Center for Science and Technology, an educational non-profit organization with a mission to make science and related subjects understandable and fun. The goal of the Discovery Center is to build a hands-on science museum in the Thousand Oaks community for people of all ages.
In summary:
Community service credits
Meet other like-minded teens in the area
Develop leadership abilities and experience
Learn science
Help your community
Have new experiences
Learn new skills
Be part of building a museum
Meetings are held at The Goebel Senior Center, located at 1385 East Janss Road in Thousand Oaks.
For more information visit: www.discoverycntr.org or call 818.879.2021.
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Dads Have Feelings Too
Paul had a bit of a crisis this week. It seems that fathers can also suffer from post-natal depression – this is more common than you might think.
I can’t say I hadn’t noticed that he hadn’t been himself lately. Before we had Jess I would have been on it like a shot, and we’d have talked, I guess, and maybe nipped any really negative feelings in the bud. But with my attention diverted to the helpless little mite who does nothing but feed and poo and sleep, Paul was left to sink or swim on his own. And, in this case, he sank.
Our doctor, thankfully, is very progressive and understanding. He didn’t actually go to the doctors because he was feeling low, he went for something else entirely. But she remembered me (a bad sign – did she think he had good reason to be depressed with a wife like me?), and asked how everything was. Cue good opportunity for Paul to open up and tell someone, at long last, how it has been for him.
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Urban Quest Paintball is located in Oxnard at 5011 West Gonzales Road. Urban Quest offers Co2, compressed air, paintballs, markers (guns), and safety equipment on 4 different fields. Urban Quest has been around since 1995!
Hours of operation (Rain or Shine & some Holidays) are Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 4pm. Air Smith on location at all times. Covered picnic area, running water, snacks, cold drinks, and lunch available.
For more information visit www.urbanquestpaintball.com or call 805.986.5462.
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paint,
paintball
CheerForce is a 14,000 sq ft athletic training center located at 4535 Runway Street in Simi Valley. CheerForce offers competitive cheer teams, tumbling classes, introductory cheer classes, cheer camps and private lessons. Over 300 boys and girls participate in CheerForce programs. Students come from all over Southern California, including Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley, Castaic, Ojai, Ventura, Calabasas, Conejo Valley, Camarillo, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Lancaster, Rancho Cucamonga and Hesperia.
For more information, visit www.cheerforce.com or call 805.582.2211.
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cheer camps,
cheer teams,
cheerforce
Zoom Go Karts provides hands-on driving fun at your location for children 5 to 10 (or older if they weigh less than 100 lbs.). They don’t have their own facility but if you have a large driveway, tennis court, playground, park, etc., these carts will be the life of your party or event. The carts go a speedy 8 mph maximum, fast for your little Speed Racer but not so fast to cause you heartburn. For more information, visit www.zoomgokarts.com or call 805.427.0803.
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Karts,
speed racer
Westlake Braves - Westlake High School Field
Westlake High School is the home of the Westlake Braves. The football field is located at the corner of Thousand Oaks Blvd and N. Via Merida. For more information visit www.westlakebraves.com.
Divisions are as follows:
Mighty Mite
6 TO 8 YEAR OLD BOYS
6 yr olds - no weight limit
7 yr olds - no weight limit
8 yr olds - max 70lbs
Teams will be limited in size to insure everyone gets ample playing time. The Mighty Mights will play a shortened season with shortened practices. Games will be played on an 80 yard field. Our goal is to introduce younger children to tackle football, teach them some basic techniques and most of all…HAVE FUN!
Bantam
7 THROUGH 10 YEAR OLD BOYS
8 year olds: up to 105 lbs
9 year olds: up to 100 lbs
10 year olds:up to 85 lbs
Junior 1
9 THROUGH 12 YEAR OLD BOYS
9 year olds: up to 125 lbs
10 year olds: up to 120 lbs
11 year olds: up to 115 lbs
12 year olds: up to 110 lbs
Junior 2
10 THROUGH 13 YEAR OLD BOYS
10 year olds: up to 160 lbs
11 year olds: up to 150 lbs
12 year olds: up to 140 lbs
13 year olds: up to 120 lbs
Seniors
12 THROUGH 14 YEAR OLD BOYS
12 year olds: up to 200 lbs
13 year olds: up to 190 lbs
14 year olds: up to 185 lbs
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