Activities and Classes

Ventura Neighborhood for Learning offers a variety of activities and services to support you in getting your child prepared to succeed in school.

Tender Cradle - Ages 0-24 months. These classes are for parents and their babies - newborn through age 2. We meet consistently during the school year and cover a wide variety of topics and events that are of interest to parents of little ones in this age group. Different professionals rotate through classes offering expertise in infant massage, attachment parenting, music, nutrition, developmental check-ups, age appropriate play and language development. In addition to having fun with their babies parents have the opportunity to meet other parents for friendship and support.

Baby and Me/Tender Moments(Services United) Ages 0-12 mos

Play and Learn (Services United/VACE) For two- and three-year olds and their parents : These classes allow parents and their two- and three-year old children to experience all the delights of play together while developing motor skills, self-help and awareness. PAL focuses on activities that will help build vocabulary and language use through story time, music, art, drama, games and physical activities. (This class meets 2 days a week and is taught by a certificated teacher.)

Playful Moments/PAL (Services United/VACE) Ages Ages 12-24 mos. For one- and two-year olds, playing is learning. Having their parents play with them and participate in their learning is crucial for these little ones. These classes allow parents and their one- and two-year old children to experience all the delights of play together while developing motor skills, self-help, and awareness. This reinforces attachment parenting, where the child will begin to feel the comfort and security to try new things with the approval, encouragement, and support of the parent. Pre-literacy is the key to this program, with story time, music, art, drama, games, and physical activities designed to build vocabulary and language use. FREE

Infant Massage (VNfL staff)

Latino Literacy (VACE) Adults Mid-Town: For parents of three- to six-year old children (English or Spanish speaking). Borrow a great book every week, read with your child, and create a photo memory album in class for your child.

Needlework (Knit and Crochet) (parent-taught) Fridays at Mid-Town, 10:30-12:00. Support always provided, as well as some supplies. Parents of 0-5 year olds.

Healthy from the Start (RN) What does food mean to us? Why is it important for us to make healthy food choices and exercise? Call Mid-Town Center for details on 08-09 classes. FREE!

Sports (City of Ventura) Sponsored by Sheridan Way Family Center and the City of Ventura at Westside Park. Soccer classes in the Fall and Spring, $5 reservation fee, 4 weeks.

Swimming (YMCA) Parent Advisory Groups decide how some funds are spent. Swimming at the YMCA is a popular choice!

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	Ventura Unified School District 255 West Stanley Avenue, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001-1348
	Activities and Classes Ventura Neighborhood for Learning offers a variety of activities and services to support you in getting your child prepared to succeed in school. Tender Cradle - Ages 0-24 months. These classes are for parents and their babies - newborn through age 2. We meet consistently during the school year and cover a wide variety of topics and events that are of interest to parents of little ones in this age group. Different professionals rotate through classes offering expertise in infant massage, attachment parenting, music, nutrition, developmental check-ups, age appropriate play and language development. In addition to having fun with their babies parents have the opportunity to meet other parents for friendship and support. Baby and Me/Tender Moments(Services United) Ages 0-12 mos Play and Learn (Services United/VACE) For two- and three-year olds and their parents : These classes allow parents and their two- and three-year old children to experience all the delights of play together while developing motor skills, self-help and awareness. PAL focuses on activities that will help build vocabulary and language use through story time, music, art, drama, games and physical activities. (This class meets 2 days a week and is taught by a certificated teacher.) Playful Moments/PAL (Services United/VACE) Ages Ages 12-24 mos. For one- and two-year olds, playing is learning. Having their parents play with them and participate in their learning is crucial for these little ones. These classes allow parents and their one- and two-year old children to experience all the delights of play together while developing motor skills, self-help, and awareness. This reinforces attachment parenting, where the child will begin to feel the comfort and security to try new things with the approval, encouragement, and support of the parent. Pre-literacy is the key to this program, with story time, music, art, drama, games, and physical activities designed to build vocabulary and language use. FREE Infant Massage (VNfL staff) Latino Literacy (VACE) Adults Mid-Town: For parents of three- to six-year old children (English or Spanish speaking). Borrow a great book every week, read with your child, and create a photo memory album in class for your child. Needlework (Knit and Crochet) (parent-taught) Fridays at Mid-Town, 10:30-12:00. Support always provided, as well as some supplies. Parents of 0-5 year olds. Healthy from the Start (RN) What does food mean to us? Why is it important for us to make healthy food choices and exercise? Call Mid-Town Center for details on 08-09 classes. FREE! Sports (City of Ventura) Sponsored by Sheridan Way Family Center and the City of Ventura at Westside Park. Soccer classes in the Fall and Spring, $5 reservation fee, 4 weeks. Swimming (YMCA) Parent Advisory Groups decide how some funds are spent. Swimming at the YMCA is a popular choice! end of page	Ventura Neighborhood for Learning Advisory Board Mid-Town Family Resource Center Calendar Sheridan Way Family Center Activities and Classes Related Links Special Events StoryFest Photos Tips for Parents Transition to Kindergarten Contact us En español