THOUSAND OAKS — Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is offering free carnival ride passes to students who take part in its “Read & Ride” literacy program. CVD, in conjunction with carnival operator Kastl Amusements, is encouraging kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to read by offering ride passes for use at the festival (June 19 through 29 at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks).
Children must read three books approved by their teacher and their parent, write a brief summary of each book on a Read & Ride form (available on the CVD website) and have his or her parent and teacher sign the completed form. Students bring the form to the Kastl Amusements information booth inside the CVD site where the child will receive a pass good for three free rides of their choice. Kindergarten-age kids can draw pictures about their books on the back of the form. Homeschoolers can also take part in the program. Kids in all school districts are eligible.