Agoura hosts arts, music, painting classes




 

 


The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services announces upcoming programs.

Unless otherwise noted, all events will be at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. For information, call (818) 597-7361.

•Three camp programs for children ages 3 to 15 will take place during Las Virgenes Unified School District spring break April 10 to 17.

Springtime Fun Camp for children ages 3 to5 will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20 per day. Campers will cook, play games and create art projects related to a daily theme.

Spring Caravans for children ages 5 to 10 will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $40 per day. The group will meet at Reyes Adobe Park and will take trips to Chuck E. Cheese, movies, Paint Pals, Golf ‘N Stuff, Kookie Krazy and the Los Angeles Zoo.

Adventure Club for ages 10 to 15 will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Cost is $40 per day. The April 17 trip will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs $45. The group will take trips to Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, malls, Lazertag and Golf ‘N Stuff.

•A Spanish Parent and Me class for children ages 2 and 3 and their parents will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursdays from April 23 to May 28.

The class will introduce parents and children to elementary Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation, and will include music and crafts.

Cost is $45, plus a nonrefundable $10 lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

•A babysitter training class for teens ages 11 to 15 will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat., April 25 at the Agoura Hills City Hall Community Room.

The program is sponsored by the American Red Cross and will cover the business of babysitting, professional behavior, problem solving, telephone safety tips, age appropriate game and toy selection, household safety, baby basics, basic first aid and CPR skills.

Students will be given a babysitting workbook, packet, handouts and a babysitter’s certificate.

Cost is $40, plus a $25 nonrefundable materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of class.

•A Family Music Together class for children ages 3 months to 2 years and their parents will be 9 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays, April 6 to May 4 in the Agoura City Hall Community Room. A second session will be from May 18 to June 2 with no class on May 25.

The class is designed to enhance a child’s developmental skills through bouncing, rocking, peek-a-boo songs, floor games, massage activities and instrument play.

Cost is $40.

•Fencing classes for children ages 6 to 17 are scheduled Wednesdays from April 22 to June 10. Classes for children ages 6 to 10 will be from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. and for ages 11 to 17 will be from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Cost is $90, plus a $35 nonrefundable equipment rental fee.

•A Kids on Canvas art class for children ages 6 to 9 will be from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Mondays from April 20 to June 1.

The class will focus on painting techniques using acrylic paints and canvas paper, canvas board and stretched canvas.

Cost is $72, plus an $18 nonrefundable lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

•A Kidstage performing arts class for children ages 6 to 10 will be from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays from April 22 to June 10.

The class will include acting exercises and theater games.

Cost is $75.

•A MamaCare Group for children ages up to 3 and their mothers will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays from April 24 to June 19. There will be no class on May 22.

The class will allow moms to build a community and share their experiences. Cost is $120.

•My First Art Class for children ages 3 to 5 will be from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Mondays April 20 to June 1. There will be no class on May 25.

Children will work with paint, modeling compounds, oil pastels and watercolors.

Cost is $60, plus a $12 nonrefundable lab fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

•A parent and infant massage class for children up to age 7 months and their parents will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays April 22 to May 20.

The program will address the foundation of attachment through the infant’s need for touch.

Cost is $50.

•A Preschool Sing and Play class for children ages 2 to 4 will be from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays from April 6 to May 4 at the Agoura Hills City Hall Community Room. A second session will be from May 18 to June 22, with no class on May 25.

The class will teach music and movement through singing, dancing and interactive storytelling.

Cost is $40.

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