Looking for afterschool enrichment programs in Camarillo, Ventura, or Oxnard? Whether your child wants to explore martial arts, music, dance, gymnastics, or creative arts, there are plenty of local options to keep kids active, engaged, and learning beyond the school day. From Ventura's surf and aerial studios to Camarillo’s music and martial arts academies, here’s a guide to top afterschool enrichment activities that will help your child grow their skills and confidence—all while having fun.

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Camarillo

🎨 Enrichment Programs

• Jacob Lusk Golf – Professional golf lessons for children and adults, plus junior clinics, seasonal camps and PGA Junior League at Camarillo Springs Golf Course.
• Freedom Park BMX – A USA BMX-sanctioned Camarillo track offering BMX racing, open practice, beginner lessons, skill clinics, summer camps and birthday parties for riders of all abilities.
• DramaMatters – A Boys & Girls Club performing-arts program featuring theatre games, script work, performance exercises and stagecraft activities that build creativity and confidence.
• Music Freqs – Music lessons for all ages and skill levels, plus group classes, theatre programs, live-band workshops, camps, student performances and music production.
• California Music Academy – Personalized in-home and online music lessons for Camarillo children and teens in piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, woodwinds and more.
• Nexus Family Center – A faith-based Camarillo family center offering low-cost six-week sports and creative enrichment classes, free supervised play spaces, seasonal camps and family activities.
• Center Stage Players & Arts Repertory (CSPAR) – An inclusive Camarillo community theater offering productions and performing-arts classes for participants of all ages, abilities and experience levels.
• Kindermusik with Katie – Playful music and movement classes where babies, toddlers and young children sing, dance, explore instruments and build early developmental skills with their caregivers.
• Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District – Year-round classes, youth sports, swim lessons, seasonal camps, community events and more than two dozen parks serving Camarillo-area families.
• Stepping Stones Riding Program – Affordable horseback-riding and horsemanship lessons for ages 6 and older, plus seasonal camps, trail rides, family events and volunteer opportunities.
• Enlightened Learning Tutoring and Art Center – Tutoring and enrichment classes for school-age children in art, ceramics, sewing, science, engineering, chess, theater, languages and more.
• Studio Channel Islands Art Center – A Camarillo arts center offering children’s classes and camps, galleries, working artist studios, monthly Open Studios and free family art activities.
• Wild About Art – Creative art classes, camps and special events where children explore painting, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking and mixed media in a welcoming environment.
• Fable Forge Players – Youth and teen theater classes, workshops and productions that build acting, singing, teamwork and stage-performance skills.

Dance & Gymnastics

• Dance Alliance – Affordable dance classes for ages 18 months through teen in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary and more, with recreational and competitive programs available.
• The Dance Company – Dance classes for children and teens in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary and pointe, with recreational and competitive programs available.
• Coach Patty’s School of Gymnastics – Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline and Ninja Zone classes for children of varying ages and skill levels, plus competitive teams, seasonal camps and birthday parties.
• Channel Islands YMCA – Family fitness and recreation center offering youth sports, swim lessons, day camps, childcare, enrichment activities, teen programs and family events.

🥋 Martial Arts Studios

• Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate – Kenpo karate training that helps children and adults develop self-defense skills, confidence, discipline and physical fitness in a supportive environment.
• Twin Dragons Mixed Martial Arts – Martial arts classes for children and adults in Taekwondo, Hapkido and Jiu-Jitsu, with an emphasis on practical self-defense, confidence and fitness.
• Sityodtong 805 Mixed Martial Arts – Beginner-friendly Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and MMA classes for children ages 5 and older, teens and adults.
• Camarillo Shotokan Karate-Do Center – Traditional Japanese Shotokan karate classes for children and adults, helping students build discipline, confidence, strength and self-defense skills.
• Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instruction for children and adults, with programs focused on self-defense, fitness, confidence and discipline.
• Panther Martial Arts Center – Martial arts and fitness programs for children and adults, including Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Sanda, combat training and fitness kickboxing.
• Vilanova Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children, teens and adults, with instruction for beginners through experienced competitors.
• Corona Muay Thai Academy – Traditional Muay Thai classes for children and adults of all experience levels, focused on proper technique, fitness, confidence and discipline.

Ventura

🎨 Enrichment Programs

• The Aerial Studio – A Ventura aerial arts studio offering youth and adult classes on silks, hammock, lyra and trapeze, plus Cirque Camps, homeschool programs and circus-themed birthday parties. 
• Ohana Surf – Beginner-friendly surf lessons for all ages and summer surf camps for children and teens in Ventura, with surfboards and wetsuits provided. 
• Ventura Makos Surf – After-school surf classes and youth surf clubs that help school-age children develop surfing skills, ocean-safety knowledge, confidence and teamwork.
• Laby Harmony Project – A tuition-free after-school music program providing Ventura youth with long-term instrumental instruction, ensemble training and performance opportunities. 
• Ventura County Music Academy – Private music lessons for all ages in violin, piano, keyboard, guitar, electric bass and voice, with online instruction and regular performance opportunities available. 
• Children’s Music Academy of Ventura – Interactive parent-and-child group music classes featuring piano, singing, theory, ear training, movement and hands-on experience with multiple instruments. 
• Ventura Land Trust – A local nonprofit protecting Ventura County’s open spaces and connecting families with nature through trails, community events, volunteer opportunities and Ventura Wild outdoor education programs. 
• Speranza Performing Arts Academy – Music, theater, dance and youth choir programs that help school-age children build their creativity and performing-arts skills. 
• The Creative Arts Academy – Performing-arts classes for children and adults in musical theatre, acting, singing, songwriting, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop and K-pop. 
• Vita Art Center – Small-group visual-art classes for school-age children and teens featuring painting, drawing, ceramics and other hands-on creative projects. 
• Ventura Parks & Recreation – Seasonal enrichment classes for school-age children, including art, music, theater, dance, sports, science and outdoor recreation. 

Dance & Gymnastics

• Gold Coast Gymnastics – Gymnastics, tumbling, ninja and preschool movement classes for children of all ages and abilities, plus competitive teams, camps, open gym and birthday parties. 
• Oakley Ballet Center – Classical ballet instruction for young children through advanced dancers, with performance opportunities through Footworks Youth Ballet. 
• Ballet Academy Ventura – Classical ballet training from Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet through pre-professional levels, using the Vaganova teaching method. 
• Got Rhythm Dance & Performing Arts Center – Dance and performing-arts classes for young children through teens, including jazz, hip-hop and other age-appropriate styles. 

🥋 Martial Arts Studios

• Gracie Barra Ventura – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children and adults, with programs for beginners through advanced students, women and competitive athletes. 
• Ignite ATA Martial Arts – Taekwondo and self-defense classes for children, teens and adults, with an emphasis on confidence, discipline, leadership and bullying prevention. 
• Way of Orient Martial Arts – Taekwondo, Hapkido and self-defense training for children, teens and adults, plus an interactive martial arts after-school program. 
• Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ventura – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and striking instruction that helps school-age children develop self-defense skills, confidence, fitness and resilience. 
• Evolve Jiu Jitsu Ventura – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children ages 6–14 focused on self-defense, discipline, respect, confidence and bullying prevention.

Oxnard

🎨 Enrichment Programs

• Guitar Center Oxnard – Private music lessons for all ages and skill levels, plus instruments, equipment, rentals and professional repair services.
• Oxnard Music Advocacy Group (OMAG) – Affordable family music and visual-arts classes for Oxnard youth, including private instruction, beginner programs and ensemble experiences.
• Equestrians Excellence – Horseback-riding lessons for all ages and experience levels, including private and group instruction, pony rides, camps and beach rides.
• Equine Empowerment Foundation – Adaptive riding and equine-assisted programs that help riders of all ages and abilities develop confidence, mobility and meaningful connections with horses.
• Oxnard Recreation and Community Services – Seasonal classes, sports, camps, after-school activities and enrichment programs for children and teens of all ages and abilities.
• Oxnard Arts Academy – Free, year-round music and visual-art instruction for school-age children, including instrumental music and art classes for students in grades 2–8.

Dance & Gymnastics

• Premier Dance Studio – Dance classes for ages 2 and older in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical and contemporary, plus preschool and Mommy & Me programs.
• Hip Hop Mindset – Hip-hop dance programs that inspire and motivate elementary- and middle-school students through movement, music, art and culture.
• Creative Freedom Family – Dance and performing-arts training for older children and teens, with programs exploring culturally diverse dance styles and creative expression.
• Yolie’s Dancers – Dance instruction and performance opportunities that help school-age children and teens develop technique, confidence and stage experience.

🥋 Martial Arts Studios

• Fight Foundation – Nonprofit martial-arts and mentorship programs for children and adults featuring MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense and adaptive support for neurodivergent students.
• Urrutia’s Taekwondo Academy – Traditional and competitive Taekwondo for ages 3 and older, plus self-defense, sparring, kickboxing and specialized weapons training.
• Legacy Martial Arts – Family martial-arts classes that help children, teens and adults develop self-defense skills, confidence, discipline and physical fitness. 

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