Childcare in the Works for Furlough Days

The furlough days have been approved.

The Las Virgenes Unified School District and the Las Virgenes Educators Association have agreed to take May 24-27 off and as a result 63 teachers had their layoff notices rescinded.

And now it's on to the next challenge: What are kids and their working parents supposed to do about this sudden summer break preview?

The district is working with several outside organizations to provide childcare activities during the furlough. Most of the care focuses on elementary school up to the junior high level. The costs vary from about $200 to $350 a week.

But options as low as $42 are also available.

The following programs had confirmed availability and additional details as of mid-afternoon on Monday, May 10.

Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center Furlough Days Program

• Who: Kids and teenagers of all ages, depending on the program.

• What: Sports N More Premium Sports Camp, May 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Rock and Roll High, May 24-28, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• When: May 24-28, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Where: 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, CA 91301

• Cost: Sports N More, Premium Sports Camp: $55 per day or $245 for the week; Rock and Roll High:  $350 for the week.

• How to register: Call 818-880-2993.

Wolf's Super Camp                                    

• Who: Two age groups: Grades 4-5 and 6-8.

• What: Adventure Complex in Simi Valley for a week of outdoor education. Science, arts and crafts and light sports activities included.

• When: May 24-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Where: Address available upon parent request.

• Cost: $42 per day $185 for the week.

• How to register: Call 818-880-2993 or visit the site at wolfsupercamp.com.

Triunfo YMCA                                            

• Who: Two age groups: Grades K-3 and 4-8

• What: A themed week of fun. Monday is Sports Day, Tues is Carl's Jr. Walking Field Trip Day, Wednesday is Water Fun Day (bring swimsuit), Thursday is Rite Aid for ice cream Walking Field Trip day and Friday is Cooking Day.

• When: May 24-28, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. for the bulk of activities with care extended from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Where: Willow Elementary school at the on campus YMCA building. 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.

• Cost: $175 flat rate for the week for non-YMCA member child care, $120 per week for members.

• How to register: Call 818-706-0993.

The following programs in the works did not return calls at press time. We will bring you more details of childcare programs during the furlough as they develop.

Boys and Girls Club at Chaparral                 818-706-0905

Camp Calabasas                                          818-878-0162

West Valley YMCA                                       818-774-2840