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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🎨 Enrichment Programs

Ventura:

• The Aerial Studio – Aerial arts, acrobatics, and movement
• Ohana Surf – Surf lessons 
• Ventura Makos Surf – Surf lessons 
• Harmony Project of Ventura County - Music lessons, mentoring via orchestra
• Ventura County Music Academy – Violin, piano, guitar, vocal instruction
• Children’s Music Academy – Group music classes ages 3–9
• Ventura Land Trust - Quality time spent outdoors
• Creative Arts Academy - Youth performing arts
• Redline Athletics - All sports performance training

Camarillo:

• Jacob Lusk Golf – Youth golf lessons and clinics
• Freedom Park BMX - BMX bike racing track and lessons
• DramaMatters - Theater arts, self-confidence building
• Music Freqs – Music lessons and band programs
• California Music Academy – Structured group music education for young children
• Nexus Family Center - Hosts 6 week clinics on various dance and sports programs at a low cost. 
• Center Stage Players and Arts Repertory (CSPAR) - Youth theater program for ages 6-18.
• Kindermusik with Katie - Music classes for newborns to 7 year olds.
• Camarillo Recreation and Community Services - wide variety of programs for youth of all ages
• Stepping Stones Riding Program - Horse riding lessons for ages 8+.
• Studio Channel Islands Art Center - art projects and activities for ages 6-11
• Wild About Art - Art programs for ages 5-14

Oxnard:

• Guitar Center Oxnard – Guitar, piano, voice & drums
• Oxnard Musical Arts for Families (OMAG) – family piano & ensemble classes
• Equestrians Excellence - Horseback riding lessons
• Equine Empowerment Foundation - Horseback riding lessons
• Oxnard Recreation and Community Services - wide variety of programs for youth of all ages

   Dance & Gymnastics 

Ventura:

• Gold Coast Gymnastics – Gymnastics and tumbling
• Oakley Ballet Center - A classical ballet school teaching ages 2+
• Ballet Academy Ventura - Youth ballet training school; full Creative Movement through Pre‑Professional levels
• Got Rhythm Dance – Youth & teen classes: tots to teens jazz/hip-hop/tap
• My Gym  – Ballet/jazz/hip-hop combo classes ages 3‑8
• House of Dance serves ages 12+
• Hip Hop Mindset Dance Studio - Dance programs for elementary and intermediate ages

Camarillo:

• Dance Alliance (Camarillo) – Tiny‑toes & youth ballet/jazz/tap programs for ages 1.5‑12
• The Dance Company Camarillo – Youth ballet, jazz & tap classes on sprung floors
• Coach Patty’s School of Gymnastics – Gymnastics and trampoline
• Channel Islands YMCA (Camarillo branch) – Ballet classes for ages 3‑9, creative & supportive

Oxnard:

• Premier Dance Studio– Preschool & children’s ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop classes ages 2+
• Hip Hop Mindset  – Tiny Kids Hip Hop (ages 4‑6), Beginners (ages 7‑13)
• Creative Freedom Family - Dance classes for older kids and teens

🥋 Martial Arts Studios

Ventura:

• Gracie Barra – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Corona Muay Thai – Traditional Muay Thai training
• Ignite ATA – ATA Taekwondo
• Way of Orient Martial Arts – Kung Fu and Tai Chi

Camarillo:

• Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate – Character-focused martial art
• Twin Dragons MMA – Mixed martial arts for kids and teens
• Sityodtong 805 – Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA
• Camarillo Shotokan – Traditional Shotokan Karate
• Morumbi Jiu-Jitsu – BJJ and self-defense
• Panther Martial Arts – Karate and kickboxing
• Villanova BJJ – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• ShoTokan Camarillo - traditional karate school for ages 10-20

Oxnard:

• Martial Arts Oxnard – Multiple styles available
• Fight Foundation – Youth boxing and fitness
• Urrutia's Taekwondo – Traditional and sport Taekwondo
• Legacy Martial Arts – Taekwondo and self-discipline training

👉 Looking for our full Back-to-School Family Guide? There you’ll also find ideas for afterschool activities, care options, tutoring and academic resources, and free printables to help your family ease back into the school routine.

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