Youth Sports in the Conejo Valley: Every League and Program

With about 1,000 young athletes in basketball alone and roughly 450 in Little League, youth sports are a big part of family life in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, and the neighboring communities. The options run from recreational leagues to competitive travel teams, and the area has produced its share of champions along the way.

This guide covers the major youth sports options for families, from recreational programs that start at age 3 to competitive club teams for high school athletes, so you can match the program to your child's interests, skill level, and your family's schedule.

What Youth Sports Leagues and Programs Are Available in the Conejo Valley?

The Conejo Valley has a long list of youth sports organizations at different levels of competition and commitment. Here is a breakdown of the major programs:

Soccer Programs

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 9, founded in 1964, serves players ages 3 to 18 in Thousand Oaks and surrounding areas. The recreational program emphasizes fun and development over winning. For more competitive play, AYSO United Conejo Valley is a club based in Thousand Oaks that competes in the SoCal Soccer League and ELITE 64 League, with 20 teams for boys and girls born between 2008 and 2017.

Conejo Valley United Soccer Club serves players from five to eighteen years old with an emphasis on sportsmanship and development. The club fields roughly 40 teams with approximately 400 youth players and runs its own coaching education program.

Basketball Organizations

Conejo Youth Basketball Association, established in 1978 and based in Thousand Oaks, runs recreational basketball for about one thousand boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. It offers a winter league (December through March) and a spring league (April through June), with over 100 teams in 8 divisions.

Baseball and Softball

Conejo Valley Little League has served boys and girls aged 4 to 18 since 1963. A typical spring season includes about 450 players and 100 volunteers. The league has eight age-grouped divisions plus a Challenger Division for players with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Football and Cheer

Conejo Rams Football & Cheer is a youth football and cheer program supported by the Los Angeles Rams. It was formed by combining the former Thousand Oaks Titans and A-Town (Agoura & Oak Park) programs.

Volleyball Programs

Los Angeles Volleyball Academy (LAVA) has nine affiliate locations in Southern California, including West (Thousand Oaks) and Oaks (Newbury Park). Its girls club program includes national and regional travel teams plus non-travel development programs, fielding more than 100 teams annually for girls ages eight to eighteen.

Other Sports

Southern California Lacrosse Association is a non-profit recreational lacrosse league based in Simi Valley with about 1,500 boys and girls across greater Los Angeles. It offers divisions for Boys U8, U10, U12 and U14 and Girls Elementary School and Middle School.

Which Youth Sports Are Most Popular in Thousand Oaks and Surrounding Areas?

Basketball draws the largest numbers of any single program in the Conejo Valley, with about one thousand boys and girls playing in CYBA leagues alone.

Soccer also draws large numbers, helped by year-round playing weather and several organizations to choose from. AYSO Region 9 offers programs for U6 to U19, VIP, an Adult League and its EXTRA program, while more competitive players gravitate toward club teams.

Baseball holds steady with about 450 players in a spring season that runs from early March to mid-June, plus a Fall Ball season from September through November. The league's championship history, including the 2004 Little League World Series United States Champions and the 2010 United States Big League Championship, still draws families.

Volleyball is popular with girls in particular. LAVA has earned scores of medals in national competitions since its inception and attracts serious athletes with an eye on college recruiting.

Where Can Kids Play Youth Sports in the Conejo Valley?

The Conejo Valley has strong sports facilities for a community its size. These venues host practices, games, and tournaments throughout the year.

Premier Facilities

Westlake Village Community Park has multiple athletic fields, a skate park, and well-maintained playgrounds. It sits on an 18-acre hilltop site that includes 8 acres of lighted, synthetic turf fields for soccer, football, baseball, softball and other sports. Fields are open daily for public play from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, except during reserved times.

For swimming, Westlake Athletic Club on the Westlake waterfront offers tennis, pickleball, a pool and fitness facilities. The 6-lane Olympic pool is kept at 80 degrees year-round and hosts early morning, lunchtime and evening masters workouts seven times a week.

Community Centers and Parks

The CRPD Sports Office, located in the Hillcrest Center, runs recreational leagues and athletic programs for teams and individuals.

Conejo Youth Basketball Association games for grades K-2 are played at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, while grades 3 and up play at local middle schools.

Specialized Training Centers

Sports Academy is a private training facility focused on athletic performance training for young athletes.

For families considering a move to the area, Thousand Oaks home prices were around $1.0M as of February 2026, which is part of the calculation when weighing the area's amenities.

How Much Do Youth Sports Cost and What's the Time Commitment?

Costs vary widely by sport and competition level. Recreational leagues are the cheapest entry point, while competitive travel teams demand far more time and money.

Recreational Sports Costs

Most recreational programs run roughly $125 to $300 per season. CYBA offers discounted registration fees for economically disadvantaged families for its winter and spring seasons. These programs typically involve one to two practices per week plus weekend games.

Competitive and Travel Teams

Travel teams cost more, often $500 to $2,000 per season once registration, equipment, tournament fees, and travel are included. LAVA's club program, with national and regional travel teams across more than 100 teams, sits at the higher end.

AYSO Region 9 runs entirely on volunteers, with teams formed based on available parent coaches, which helps keep fees down.

Additional Considerations

Equipment costs vary by sport, from minimal for basketball and soccer to substantial for football and hockey. Some programs offer equipment lending or local retailer discounts, so ask before buying everything new.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offers youth development programs to over 4,200 members, ages 3-14, including weekend youth sports leagues, an affordable option for many families.

After the game, plenty of families head to one of the best pizza spots in the Conejo Valley, and parents who want to catch the pros have the area's sports bars. Golf families have several golf courses in the Conejo Valley to choose from, and many athletic families also weigh the area's private schools when comparing athletic and academic options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Sports in the Conejo Valley