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Virtual Recreation Center
Welcome to the Community Services Department’s Virtual Recreation Center!
This is your place for fun, fitness, arts, education, and enrichment through these unprecedented times. The Community Services Department is committed to ensuring resilient Malibu community members have resources to maintain healthy lives, maintain mental wellness and continue to have extraordinary experiences.
The Virtual Recreation Center will bring programs and resources to you and your family to prioritize your health and well-being.
Visit this page often or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for new updates and ideas. Have a great idea or resource to share? Email the Community Services Department..
- The Birds and the Bees
Community Art Exhibition - video - Virtual tours of real-life creepy locations:
The Paris Catacombs - Chernobyl - Isla de las Muñecas (Island of the Dolls) - Winchester Mystery House - Three Paranormal Places in Malibu
- Halloween Recipes
- Halloween Movie Marathon
- SMMUSD Go Green Challenge, Grades K-5
- SMMUSD Project Green Challenge, Grades 6-12
- Chumash Indian Museum Tours
link to the school tour videos
link to videos on the YouTube Channel
link to the registration for a live Zoom Q&A
Tuesday, September 29
Trendy Pumpkin Decorating Ideas - Martha Stewart
Tuesday, October 6
Silly and creepy art project
Tuesday, October 13
Fall floral tutorial
Tuesday, October 20
Paper Projects
Tuesday, October 27
Halloween Make-up
Book Recommendations by City staff and The Malibu Library
The Malibu Library is closed, but curbside pick-up is available Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Library staff are available to answer questions by phone 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at 310-456-6438.
Virtual Library Resources and Programming
LA County Library is offering various services and virtual programs, while our locations are closed to the public.
The digital book collections through OverDrive offers students the opportunity to check out up to 15 digital books at a time, and Hoopla allows 8 checkouts per month. These download to an e-device and automatically get returned after three weeks, so there are no late fees.
LA County Library's online virtual programs, with a different theme each day: Maker Mondays, Transformation Tuesdays, Wellness Wednesdays, Arts & Culture Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Stories & More Saturdays. We also have online virtual storytimes, Monday through Thursday at 11 a.m. on the LA County Library Facebook page.
An LA County Library card is needed for students to access our online resources and databases, such as BrainFuse and Learning Express, which offer services such as free live online homework help and test preparation assistance. More information on programs and services can be found online at LACountyLibrary.org; also follow us on social media, @lacountylibrary, via Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Written by Eric Carle
Penguinaut!
Written by Marci Colleen
Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes
Written by Eric Litwin and James Dean
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Written by Mo Willems
Go Dog Go
Written by P.D. Eastman
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Written by Judy Blume
Smile
Written by Raina Telgemeier
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Written by Roald Dahl
Harry Potter Series
Written by J. K. Rowling
The Hate U Give
Written by Angie Thomas
Frankly in Love
Written by David Yoon
Little Fires Everywhere
Written by Celeste Ng
A Fire and Other Short Stories
Written by Jack London
Redhead by the Side of the Road
Written by Anne Tyler
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
Written by Yvon Chouinard
The Nightingale
Written by Kristin Hannah
The Making It Guide to Crafting
Written by Liz Welker
Board Books
Llama Llama Trick-or-Treat/Dewdney
Five Little Pumpkins/Yaccarino
Baby Touch and Feel: Halloween/DK Publishing
Picture Books:
Over in the Hollow
Written by Dickinson
The Hallo
Written by Wiener/Pilkey
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete
Written by Dean
Where's My Mummy?
Written by Crimi
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
Written by Mills
Goodnight Goon
Written by Rex
A Tiger Called Tomas
Written by Zolotow
The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael
Written by Becker
Creepy Carrots
Written by Reynolds
Teen Books
The Witches
Written by Dahl
Goosebumps book series
Written by Stine
Cirque du Freak book series
Written by Shan
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Written by Schwartz
A Monster Calls
Written by Ness
Adult Books
The Shining
Written by Stephen King
Complete Tales and Poems
Written by Edgar Allen Poe
Dracula/Stoker
The Historian
Written by Kostova
The Thirteenth Tale
Written by Setterfield
The Halloween Tree
Written by Ray Bradbury
- Featured Instructors
- Fun & Fitness
- Arts & Culture
- STEM & Education
- Exercise Your Brain
- Senior Recreation
- Nature & Virtual Travel
- Stay Connected
Yoga with Natalie Backman - Free Livestreams available
Soccer with Super Soccer Stars - Free daily Livestreams available
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu - Free Wellness Activities, Virtual Photography, Healthy Eating, Teen Support, Storytime, and more.
Mindfulness and Yoga - Free Children’s Mindfulness and Playbook Activities will be emailed twice per week courtesy of Little Fox Yoga. Join Mindful Monday Movements and Thoughtful Thursdays and Grooving by contacting Little Fox Yoga.
Science with Professor Egghead - Free Livestream daily at 12:00 PM covering different topics in science with demonstrations on states of matter, polymers, chemical reactions, force and motion!
Violin Lessons with Daria Hodko - Free Livestreams available on Instagram @violinesse_violin_studios
Cooking Lessons with LIFT Enrichment - Free Livestreams available for parent and child cooking lessons.
Art Trek - Free Livestreams available on Instagram @arttrekinc for Friday Family Art Projects.
Champ Camp Skateboarding - Free Livestreams for Virtual Skate Class. @Champcampkids
CReATE Studio - Free Livestreams for weekly at-home art projects and a "30 Days of Reuse Calendar" designed for children to create simple, low-mess projects with items found around the house.
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu - Free Wellness Activities, Virtual Photography, Healthy Eating, Teen Support, Storytime, and more.
Mindfulness and Yoga - Free Children’s Mindfulness and Playbook Activities will be emailed twice per week courtesy of Little Fox Yoga. Join Mindful Monday Movements and Thoughtful Thursdays and Grooving by contacting Little Fox Yoga.
Science with Professor Egghead - Free Livestream daily at 12:00 PM covering different topics in science with demonstrations on states of matter, polymers, chemical reactions, force and motion!
Violin Lessons with Daria Hodko - Free Livestreams available on Instagram @violinesse_violin_studios
Cooking Lessons with LIFT Enrichment - Free Livestreams available for parent and child cooking lessons.
Art Trek - Free Livestreams available on Instagram @arttrekinc for Friday Family Art Projects.
Champ Camp Skateboarding - Free Livestreams for Virtual Skate Class. @Champcampkids
CReATE Studio - Free Livestreams for weekly at-home art projects and a "30 Days of Reuse Calendar" designed for children to create simple, low-mess projects with items found around the house.
Google Arts and Culture - Features content from over 1,200 leading museums and archives.
Daily Doodle - Daily Lessons by Mo Willems.
FreeKidsCrafts - Lots of categories of idea, templates and print outs.
Crafts by Amanda - Free arts and crafts ideas.
Coloring pages - Free coloring pages for children.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MetKids) - Discover the Met Museum through virtual activities.
Artsology - Interactive art activities for children.
Kids Think Design - Explores careers in different types of design.
Recycled Arts and Crafts - create something out of recycled materials.
Broadway Shows - Watch a Broadway show for free.
Annenberg Space for Photography - Photography Education resources.
Scholastic Learn at Home - Reading activities for children.
Bed Time Math - Math as a fun part of your daily family routine.
ECB - Games to get "into the book".
Conjuguemos - Multi-language listening activities and games.
Instructables - 3D printing projects and Coding projects.
Science Spot - Science projects that can be completed without Internet access.
The Happy Scientist - Science exploration.
Climate Kids - NASA’s science exploration for children.
PBS Learning - over 30,000 learning materials for children.
Brainscape - Online flashcard decks on every subject imaginable.
Banzai - Understanding of real-world financial situations, and smart money management.
Education.com - Free printable worksheets and interactive games.
iD Tech - Virtual Tech Camp.
Slime Recipes! - Fluffy Slime, Simple Slime, Super Slime, Glooze Slime, and Oobeck/Quicksand Slime
Los Angeles County Virtual Library - Free eBooks and eAudiobooks. Obtain a digital library card online.
Mindfulness - Practice meditation, focus, breathing methods, guided imagery, to relax the body, and mind and help reduce stress.
Over Coming Obstacles - Life skills for students that include strategies for teaching social, and emotional skills.
Malibu Senior Center Recipe Book
Cal Lutheran University: Fifty and Better classes, a new program for lifelong learning!
Lutheran University Lecture Series - Fabulous Speaker Series
Highway 61: An audio platform for senior center members across the United States to get together and participate in programs.
Partners in Care Virtual Classes: Free County sponsored programs including exercise, healthy living, and more.
TalkTheGap: An intergenerational website for sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and helping people stay connected.
Silver Sneakers: Free at home workouts for those 65+.
AARP Exercise: Free at home exercise videos and articles on stress management, healthy living, and more.
Stretch and Strength: Marsha Cooper’s Stretch and Strength class.
Yoga: Tina Sartorius' Yoga class
Google Earth - Take a Virtual Vacation or explore the world.
Monterey Bay Aquarium - Head to the Aquarium through their live stream.
Virtual Museum Tours - Visit museums around the world.
San Diego Zoo - Live animal cameras and videos.
The Environmental Nature Center - Educational videos for school-aged children.
Aquarium of the Pacific - Webinars, live-cam footage, and classes.
Nat Geo Kids - Learn about geography and animals.
Smithsonian Zoos and Museums - Live video of the National Zoo and activities from the Smithsonian Learning Lab.
National Parks - Live video and virtual tours of National Parks including the Statue of Liberty and Yellowstone National Park.
Even with practicing social distancing, stay connected to those around you:
- Call a friend or relative to check in.
- Write a letter.
- Facetime.
- Make time to unwind by taking breaks from watching, reading, or listening to the news; including social media.
- Take care of your body - deep breathing, stretching, and meditation are great ways to relieve stress. Try to well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Connect with others - talk with people you trust about your concerns and feelings.
The Senior Center is offering wellness checks to any senior who would like to be called during the safer-at-home order. If you know a senior who could use a social wellness check, please contact Katie Gallo at (310) 456-2489 ext. 357 to add them to the list.
Physical distancing is important, but it could also affect the mental health of the elderly, isolating them when they may need assistance the most. These wellness check phone calls will continue throughout the safer-at-home order and let elderly residents know they are not alone.
NOTE: The City of Malibu (hereinafter “City”) does not endorse, collect payment on behalf of, or receive funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services listed or referenced on this page. The City is not responsible for any material downloaded, viewed or otherwise obtained through the virtual class/program. The City makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, that the sites and/or services are fit for any particular purpose and you, the participant, access the sites and/or engage in the activity at your own risk. Prior to participation, the City recommends you do your own investigation and due diligence to determine if the resources provided are what you are looking for, and where physical activity is part of the class/program, that you are physically capable of participating in the class/program and your personal and real property are appropriate for the activity.