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Monday-Thursday 2:00-9:00pm • Friday 2:00pm -10:00pm • Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm • Sunday 1:00-5:00pmTeen Services Coordinator: Jay Dodwell, jdodwell@crpd.org

THE TEEN CENTER IS DESIGNED FOR THE 12-17 YEAR OLD POPULATION,MEANING THOSE IN 7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE.

ALEX FiORE THOUSAnD OAKS TEEn CEnTER1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: (805) 494-5156 • Fax Number: (805) 494-3155Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc

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The Teen Center is the place to be if you’re in 7th-12th grade. Our programs include a variety of recreational classes, educational workshops, seasonal camps, leagues, trips, dances, concerts, and other great special events, as well as drop-in recreation. Our awesome facility features a gymnasium, soundproof music room, a 1,700 sq. ft. game room complete with pool and ping pong tables, black light air hockey, foosball, assorted video games, vending machines, and a high-def big screen TV and Xbox 360 with Kinect system. A computer lab with high speed Internet and brand new LED monitors is open and staffed dur-ing designated hours. We also have classrooms, offices, a cater-ing kitchen, and a social lobby with couches, a 55” 3D TV, and Playstation 3. Feel free to stop by and visit our facility, meet the staff, and check out our program offerings!

HIGH SCHOOL ONLYTEEN LEADERSHIP CLUB, Age 15-17 This high school age volunteer program is designed to give students ex-perience in the field of recreation. Volunteers work at the Teen Center, CRPD and community special events. * T 7:00-8:30pm NONE 11/5, 12/3

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 11/30. Enrollment: Max 20 9000.5132 Sa 11:00am-4:00pm $100 11/9-12/14 5 wks

FRee! PRINCETON REVIEW TESTS, 9th-12th Grade Get ready for the December 7th SAT test and/or the Feb-ruary 8th ACT test. See how you’ll score without pen-alty. Presented by The Princeton Review. To sign up, call 800.2review or go to www.PrincetonReview.com. Enrollment: Max 75 SAT Test * Sa 9:00am-1:30pm NONE 11/23 1 day Scores Back * W 7:00-8:30pm NONE 12/4 1 eveACT Test* Sa 9:00am-1:00pm NONE 1/25 1 dayScores Back* W 7:00-8:30pm NONE 2/5 1 eve SAFETY AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS: SUPERSTARS IN TRAINING, Age 12-17 Calling all performing artists! Topics include singing & songwriting, dancing, acting, public speaking, and networking. Workshop concludes with a Q&A Panel of trained professionals. Instructor: Sade Champagne. 9001.5131 Sa 1:30-4:30pm $40 11/9 1 aft

COMMUNICATION AND PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS, Age 12-17 Learn to effectively deal with stress, anger, fear, and worry. These skills are instrumental in re-lationships with parents, teachers, and coaches. Instruc-tor: Sandy Sherman Joseph, RN, BSN, MA. Enrollment: Max 159005.5131 W 7:00-8:30pm $15 12/11 1 eve

SAFETY AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Instruction provided by EMS Training Institute

BLAST! (BABYSITTER LESSONS AND SAFETY TRAIN-ING), SECOND EDITION, Age 12-15 Prepares teens to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games/activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently. Bring a sack lunch; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 10 9002.5131 Sa 12noon-4:00pm $65 11/16 1 aft

CPR/AED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Instruction in 1-person rescue of adult, child, and infant. Bring a sack lunch; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12 9003.5131 Sa 11:00am-3:00pm $65 12/7 1 day

FIRST AID CERTIFICATION, Age 12-17 Learn emergen-cy first aid techniques. Bring a snack; free soda available. Enrollment: Max 12 9004.5131 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm $65 12/14 1 day

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AuditionsSaturday, November 2nd, 12:00 noon-5:00pm

ConcertSaturday, December 7th, 7:00-11:00pm

All Judges are Industry Professionals

Competition, Exposure and Great Prizes for the Bands

Awesome Talent, Munchies, & Raffles for Audience

$10 Admission, High School Age OnlySchool I.D. Required, (805) 494-5156

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Monday-Thursday 2:00-9:00pm • Friday 2:00pm -10:00pm • Saturday 11:00am-10:00pm • Sunday 1:00-5:00pmTeen Services Coordinator: Jay Dodwell, jdodwell@crpd.org

ALEX FiORE THOUSAnD OAKS TEEn CEnTER1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: (805) 494-5156 • Fax Number: (805) 494-3155Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc

SPORTS

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, Age 12-17 Come watch the games on our high definition big screen TVs. Free soda and popcorn. * M 5:00-8:30pm NONE 10/28-12/23

FALL COED INDOOR SOCCER, Age 12-17 Teams are formed; games are officiated. Class designed for fun. Enrollment: Max 12 9007.5131 M 7:30-8:30pm $45 11/18-12/16 5 wks

BOYS BASKETBALL, Age 12-15 Skill building; games are played and officiated and the scoreboard is used. Enrollment: Max 20 9008.5131 T 4:00-5:00pm $45 11/12-12/10 5 wks

SENIOR/TEEN BILLIARD MENTORING, Age 12-15 Learn basic shots, skills, and table reading. Senior mentors assist teens with skill building to advance their games.9009.5131 T 5:30-7:00pm $10 11/12-12/10 5 wks

BEGINNING FENCING CLUB, Age 12-17 Instruction in foil, epee, and sabre. Equipment provided. Coach: Phillip Hareff. Enrollment: Max 20 9010.5131 T 7:00-8:30pm $50 11/12-12/10 5 wks

BOYS DODGEBALL, Age 12-14 Teams are formed and different styles of games are played in our air-condi-tioned gym each week. Enrollment: Max 20 9011.5131 F 4:00-5:00pm $45 11/15-12/20 5 wks

BEGINNING BILLIARDS INSTRUCTION, Age 12-17 Pool cues provided. Enrollment: Max 8 9012.5131 F 6:00-7:00pm $45 11/15-12/20 5 wks

POOL TOURNAMENT, Age 12-17 Sign up each Friday before the tournament. Great prizes. * F 7:00-9:00pm $2 Ongoing

JUST FOR GIRLS

GIRLS YOGA, Age 13-17 Learn to focus by explor-ing body movements and controlled breathing. Gain strength, flexibility, and confidence. Wear easy-to-move-in clothing; no mat required. Instructor: Samantha Kincaid. Enrollment: Max 10 9013.5131 M 5:00-6:00pm $45 11/18-12/16 5 wks

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. Enrollment: Max 20 9014.5131 T 7:00-8:30pm $40 11/12-12/10 5 wks

GIRLS BOOK CLUB, Age 12-17 Spend time read-ing great books. We read, we giggle, we eat, then we (unanimously) pick another book and do it all over again the next week. Facilitator: Ilana Kukoff. No class 11/27. Enrollment: Max 10 9015.5131 W 6:00-7:30pm $10 11/13-12/18 5 wks

SELF-DEFENSE/RAPE PREVENTION WORKSHOP, Age 12-17 Emphasizes simple, effective self-defense tech-niques. Instructor: Omid Moradshahi, owner of Onguard, Self-Protective Services and first degree black belt. Enrollment: Max 10 9016.5131 Sa 12noon-1:00pm $15 12/14 1 aft

GIRL TALK: A BEAUTIFUL YOU, AGE 12-17 Topics in-clude makeup, individuality, body image, and friendship. Learn tools to become empowered, self-aware, and en-couraged in your life. Bring makeup to try different looks! Instructor: Nicole Schmidt, Artistic Cosmetics. Enrollment: Max 109017.5131 Th 7:00-8:30pm $15 11/21 1 eve

THE ARTS

BEGINNING SCULPTING, Age 12-17 Introduces the joy of sculpting animal or human faces with clay. Bring pho-tos of subject’s head and shoulders. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Janet Amiri, award-winning sculp-tor. Enrollment: Max 129018.5131 M 6:30-8:30pm $50 11/18-12/16 5 wks

New! HOLIDAY JEWELRY, Age 12-17 Dazzle friends with beautiful jewelry for holiday gifts! Have tons of fun learning new techniques and making new friends! $20 cash lab fee due first class. No class 11/27. Enrollment: Max 129019.5131 W 4:00-5:30pm $30 11/13-12/11 4 wks

WATERCOLORS & ACRYLICS, Age 12-17 Learn basic techniques of water media and color, plus proper materi-als handling. $15 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Juliette Chayet-Cole, award-winning local artist.Enrollment: Max 10 9020.5131 T 4:00-5:00pm $50 11/12-12/10 5 wks

VIDEO PRODUCTION, Age 12-17 Learn the basics of camera work, lighting, editing, storyboarding, sound, and directing. Bring your home video camera and tapes; camera requires FireWire port. Enrollment: Max 69021.5131 T 4:30-6:00pm $50 11/12-12/10 5 wks

DRAMA CLUB, Age 12-17 Explore theatrical experi-ences including improvisation, scene study, and vocal development. Instructor: Joey Grady. No class 11/27. Enrollment: Max 15 9022.5131 W 4:00-5:30pm $50 11/13-12/18 5 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. $10 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Kim Zimmerman. No class 11/27. Enrollment: Max 12 9023.5131 W 7:00-8:30pm $50 11/13-12/18 5 wks

BEGINNING STAINED GLASS, Age 12-17 Design and create your own masterpiece. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Beglar Merlich. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 8 9024.5131 Th 4:00-5:30pm $40 11/14-12/19 5 wks

INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS, Age 12-17 Prereq-uisite: Beginning Stained Glass. Continue to develop skills. $50 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Beglar Merlich. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 8 9025.5131 Th 5:30-7:00pm $40 11/14-12/19 5 wks

winter dances 7:00 - 10:00pm • $10 Admission (Includes free pizza and a drink)

These dances are for Conejo Valley 7th & 8th grade middle school teens onlySchool I.D. required • School dress code enforced

1375 East Janss Road, (805) 494-5156

11/16Harvest Dance

12/14 Holiday Dance

1/18Winter Dance

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ALEX FiORE THOUSAnD OAKS TEEn CEnTER1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • Facility: (805) 494-5156 • Fax Number: (805) 494-3155Center E-Mail Address: Teencenterprograms@crpd.org • www.thousandoaksteencenter.com or www.crpd.org/tnc

E-WASTE DAYTeen Center Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 • 10:00am-2:00pmBring 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

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BEGINNING JAZZ/TAP DANCE, Age 12-17 This lively class teaches basic techniques; tap shoes required. Enrollment: Max 10 9026.5131 M 4:00-5:00pm $45 11/18-12/16 5 wks

HIP HOP DANCE I, Age 12-17 Break out the moves…learn exciting hip hop styles and grooves. Tons of fun! No class 11/27. Enrollment: Max 15 9027.5131 W 6:00-7:00pm $45 11/13-12/18 5 wks

VOCALS/ INSTRUMENTAL

TRUMPET, AGE 12-17 Learn the trumpet with passion and feeling, plus have fun at the same time! Instructor: Aron Kelly. Enrollment: Max 89028.5131 M 4:00-5:00pm $50 11/18-12/16 5 wks

New! “SMALL CALL” CHORAL SINGING, AGE 12-17 Vocal technique training in a small group with 3-4 part harmonies. Emphasizes ear training, blending, and pitch matching. Perfect for those in school choirs! Plus a poten-tial for holiday caroling after class has concluded. Instruc-tor: Melissa Lidtke. Enrollment: Max 89029.5131 T 4:30-6:00pm $50 11/12-12/10 5 wks

GUITAR I, Age 12-17 Tuning, chromatic scale, basic music reading, left/right hand technique, open chords, bar chords, and basic blues; acoustic/electric guitars wel-come. $25 cash book fee due first class. Instructor: Troy Ballman. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 8 9030.5131 Th 4:00-5:00pm $50 11/14-12/19 5 wks

GUITAR II, Age 12-17 Prerequisite: Guitar I or instructor permission. Learn bar chords in various forms and keys, scales, chord-melody, blues, improvisation, and songs. $25 cash book fee due first class. Instructor: Troy Ball-man. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 8 9031.5131 Th 5:00-6:00pm $50 11/14-12/19 5 wks

DRUMS I, Age 12-17 Learn basic skills and techniques; drum practice pad required. Instructor: Ken Samela. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 6 9032.5131 Th 6:30-7:30pm $50 11/14-12/19 5 wks

DRUMS II, Age 12-17 Prerequisite: Drums I. Continue improving your skills; drum practice pad required. In-structor: Ken Samela. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 6 9033.5131 Th 7:30-8:30pm $50 11/14-12/19 5 wks

MUSIC STUDIO, Age 12-17 Spare your parents! Reserve space for jamming, up to four hours at a time. It’s abso-lutely free! Reservations: (805) 494-5156.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ROBOT BUILDING (LEGO MINDSTORMS), Age 12-17 Create robots that walk, talk, and move. Plan, design, build, and test smart robots using actuators, technic ele-ments, sensors, and intuitive yet powerful programming software. $25 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Sandbox Computers For Kids, Inc. Enrollment: Max 12 9034.5131 M 4:00-5:30pm $100 11/18-12/16 5 wks

WEBSITE CREATION, Age 12-17 Build a website from start to finish using popular website creation tools, plus website publishing, web safety, and media awareness. Enrollment: Max 99035.5131 T 7:00-8:30pm $55 11/12-12/10 5 wks

YOU BUILD IT; YOU KEEP IT, Age 12-17 A hands-on experience to build your own computer. When com-pleted, you take the computer home. Donated computer components provided; no experience necessary. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 6 9036.5131 Th 4:30-6:30pm $55 11/14-12/19 5 wks

GAMEMAKING, Age 12-17 Learn the basics for creat-ing simple computer games with Gamemaker. No class 11/29. Enrollment: Max 9 9037.5131 F 4:00-5:00pm $50 11/15-12/20 5 wks

LAN PARTY, Age 12-17 Put your gaming skills to the test! Play the greatest games on the market. No class 11/29. Enrollment: Max 9 9038.5131 F 5:00-6:00pm $50 11/15-12/20 5 wks

Mike WatersThe Thousand Oaks Teen Center would like to recognize Mr. Mike Waters for his many contributions as an Advisory Committee member. Mike has done an outstanding job for more than 20 years. His commitment to the teens and the center is recognized by parents, staff, and the community at large. In addition, he has been instrumental in the development of a strong, comprehensive volleyball program at the Teen Center. As a leader of the sport, he is an enthusiastic, supportive coach. We appreciate his continued efforts in making the Teen Center a better place.

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KITCHEN CHEMISTRY, Age 11-15 Discover chemistry you can do in your kitchen. DNA from strawberries, churn butter, put bubbles in cakes, and more. Instructor: Steve Yoshinaga, Ph.D. No class 11/26. Enrollment: Max 129039.5131 T 9:00-10:30am $100 10/29-12/17 7 wks

SPANISH, ANYONE?, Age 11-15 Learn conversational Spanish, such as greetings, numbers, colors, and verb conjugation. Students should expect to study and prac-tice outside of class. $10 cash lab fee due first class. In-structor: Gina Colon. No class 11/26. Enrollment: Max 129040.5131 T 9:00-10:30am $100 10/29-12/17 7 wks

PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABS, Age 13-17 Exciting hands-on labs for serious students in 8th-10th grades (or older). Detailed description at www.onesparkacademy.org. $75 cash lab fee due first class. Instructor: Steve Yo-shinaga, Ph.D. No class 11/26, 11/28. Enrollment: Max 129041.5131 T/Th 11:00am-12:30pm $225 10/29-12/19 7 wks

BASKETBALL, Age 11-15 Introductory class covers skills in a fun, recreational setting. No class 11/26. Enrollment: Max 209042.5131 T 11:00am-12:30pm $50 10/29-12/17 7 wks

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Age 11-17 Specifically for Homeschool students, with activities and lessons fo-cused on building strength, stamina, flexibility, and healthy outlooks. No class 11/26, 11/29. Instructor: Sharlene Caldwell. Enrollment: Max 209043.5131 T 1:30-2:30pm $50 10/29-12/17 7 wks 9043.5132 F 11:00am-12:30pm $65 11/1-12/20 7 wks

FINE ART: MOSAIC, Age 11-17 Work with glass, ce-ramic, and tile pieces to create incredible designs, grout-ed onto plywood. $25 lab fee due first class. Instructor: Helle Rasmussen, professional artist. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 15 9044.5131 Th 1:30-2:45pm $65 10/31-12/19 7 wks

CODING FOR KIDS: WEB DESIGN, Age 11-17 Learn essential HTML symbols, hyperlinks, image editing, and more to create your own web page. Requires access to a Windows or Mac OS computer at home. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 99045.5131 Th 1:30-3:00pm $125 10/31-12/19 7 wks

CHORUS, Age 11-17 Basic choral techniques and music theory, as well as learning music from around the world. Program ends with a performance. Instructor: Yvonne Washington. No class 11/28. Enrollment: Max 12 9046.5131 Th 3:00-4:00pm $65 10/31-12/19 7 wks

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.

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

FALL/WINTER EXCURSION 2013

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.

LAZERTAG EXTREME, Age 12-17 $15 cash due day of the trip. Gear up for a fun, high tech adventure. Lazertag Extreme offers a fully customized, multi-level, interac-tive “living” arena. Enrollment: Max 169006.5131 F 7:00-9:30pm $5 12/20 1 eve

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS

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