EDUCATION
The Valley's 50 child-care facilities provide a full range of programs; preschool, cooperative, school age, year round, infant, parent-toddler, kindergarten and special education.
For primary and secondary education, the Valley has six public school districts that include 21 elementary schools, three junior high schools, five senior high schools and an adult education school. There are also private schools.
The senior high schools have college preparatory and career curriculums, as well as programs for students with special needs.
Valley student overall, consistently score high on statewide academic tests, putting area schools among the top 20% in the state. On the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), local students score well above the national and state averages. And more than 70% of those who graduate high school go on to four year or community colleges.
The Valley itself has three institutions of higher learning: California Institute of the Arts, the nations first fully accredited, four year visual and performing arts college; The Master's College, a Christian-oriented four year liberal arts college; and College of the Canyons, a fully accredited two year community college.

HEALTHCARE
The major medical centers serving the Valley rank with the best of any large city. Using the latest medical techniques and technologies, they provide the full spectrum of diagnostic, acute care and trauma services. For example, the Valley's 250-bed Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive patient care and many special services like birthing, a cancer center, emergency outpatient surgery, woman's health and adult day care.
The Valley also has walk-in medi-centers and clinics that provide professional, inexpensive care for minor emergencies and work related injuries.

RECREATION
When it comes to recreation, the Valley has it all. Along with a wealth of federal, state, county and city parks, residents can enjoy tennis, racquetball, bowling, hiking, camping, bicycling, horseback riding, jogging, walking and much, much more.
Lake Castaic and five other Valley lakes are ideal for water-skiing, boating, swimming, fishing and other water sports.
And back on land, the Valley boasts two championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, Saugus Speedway, Placerita Park and Nature Center (live animal exhibits), the Saugus Train Museum and the YMCA.
Beyond the Valley are still more recreational opportunities. The Pacific Ocean and its broad, sandy beaches are less than 60 minutes away by car. And some of the state's most popular ski resorts are within a two hour drive.

RELIGION
The Valley has more than 60 places of worship encompassing most religious beliefs.

ORGANIZATIONS
Throughout the Valley are nearly 200 clubs and organizations for people of all ages and interests.

SENIOR LIVING
Seniors can choose from apartment complexes, retirement facilities, mobile home parks and a complete community exclusively for retirees.

CULTURE
The Los Angeles area is rich in world-class museums, concerts, galleries, theaters and other cultural activities. In the Valley, California Institute of the Arts stages a wide variety of concerts and theatrical productions.