Pre-School Classes for December to February 2012

We believe that it is never too soon to experience the fun and

excitement of learning. Our Preschool classes give children

as young as six months old to those about to start school

opportunities to have fun and learn new skills in a nurturing,

social setting. Many classes require parent participation whichSpori

provides a wonderful bonding experience between parent and

child. Be sure to register early for classes with enrollment

limitations and to pay any required materials fee in cash at

the first class meeting.

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WINTER Classes for December to February 2012 below:

Pre-School Classes

ART WITH KATHY 11/2-5YRS $21

A creative art experience designed for little ones & parents. Class size

is limited, so register early. Parent participation required. Bring an apron

and $6 material fee to class. Instructor: Gamboz

60322 • F • 7-7:45p • 12/2-12/9 Wardlow

PEEWEE ART 2-3 YRS • $40

Art class for toddlers and their favorite adult. Includes socialization

time, painting and process-oriented that will encourage exploration &

exercise fine motor skills. Parent participation required. $15 material fee

(cash only). (4wks).

60017 • Th • 10:00-10:45am • 1/5-1/26

60018 • Th • 10:00-10:45am • 2/2-2/23

60019 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 1/7-1/28

60771 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 2/4-2/25
Classes held at Averyboo Arts 3908 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

90807. Instructor: Meza Space is limited.

LITTLE PICASSO’S 4-6YRS • $50

Introductory art class. Learn fundamental art concepts, enance vocabulary,

fine motor and handwriting skills, understanding of basic shapes,

colors and more! Parental supervision required. $15 material fee: pay in

class (cash only). (4wks)

60020 • Th • 4:00-4:45pm • 1/5-1/26
Classes held at Averyboo Arts 3908 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

90807. Instructor: Meza Space is limited.

BUBBLE, FIZZ, BOOM! 2-5YRS • $35

Let your “budding” scientist explore, experiment, and learnParent participation

is required.. Science is MESSY, so please dress for a mess.

Bring $15 material fee and be ready for fun. (4-wks) Instructor: Dana

Updike.

60023 • M • 6:45-7:30pm • 1/23-2/13 Wardlow

60024 • Tu • 9:30-10:15am • 1/24-2/14 Wardlow

DANCE
BEGINNING FIRST STEPS 3-5YRS • $42/$35

A fun way for children to be introduced to the world of dance. Includes

simple tap and ballet routines. Parents please wait outside to avoid distraction.

Instructor: Miss Pat. *No Class 12/26,1/2

60031 • M • 4:45-5:30pm • 12/5-1/23* ($42) Bixby

60032 • M • 4:45-5:30pm • 1/30-2/27 ($35) Bixby

BALLET & TAP 3-6YRS • $48/$40

Helps child gain confidence and have fun. Tap and ballet shoes

required. During the last class, we will have a show for family and

friends. Children must be 3yrs by 1st class meeting. Instructor: Miss

Pat. *No Class 12/27,1/3

60033 • Tu • 11am-noon • 12/6-1/24*($48) Recreation

60034 • Tu • 11am-noon • 1/31-2/28($40) Recreation

PRE-BALLET & CHARACTER CLASS 3-5YRS • $36

Each class teaches ballet and encourages your little one to dance like

ballet characters such as, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, or floating

fairies. Very fun and magical! Instructor: Miss Evelyn.

60035 • Th • 10:45-11:30am • 1/5-2/2 Recreation

60036 • Th • 10:45-11:30am • 2/9-3/8 Recreation

INTRO TO BALLET 3.5-6YRS • $36

A gentle class, teaching your child easy to follow beginning ballet positions.

Gliding steps together, learning the art of ballet, all while listening

to classical music. Instructor: Miss Evelyn. * No class 11/24

60038 • Th • 11:30am-12:15pm • 1/5-2/2 Recreation

60039 • Th • 11:30am-12:15pm • 2/9-3/8 Recreation

NEW WEBBY DANCE COMPANY MOMMY & ME 18-36MONTHS • $60

Creative movement classes for boys & girls. Will be introduced to beg

ballet,rhythm/movement and tumbling skills. We provide age appropriate

music and fun props! Parent participation is recommended but not

required. Instructor:Webby Dance Staff. (6wks)

60805 • Sa • 10-10:30am • 1/7-2/11 El Dorado West

NEW WEBBY PRESCHOOL DANCE 2 ½ -5 ½ • $60

Our professional and caring instructor will introduce your child

to beg tap, ballet and rhythm/movement. We provide age-appropriate

music, fun props, and an action packed class! Children will benefit by

building their memory,concentration, coordination, creativity and selfconfidence,

all in a positive atmosphere. Instructor:Webby Dance Staff.

(6wks)

60806 • Sa • 10:30-11:15am• 1/7-2/11 El Dorado West

BABY DANCE-POSTPARTUM FITNESS 6WKS-6MOS • $55

Learn gentle exercises you can do with your newborn to get your body

back in shape! Learn songs, read stories, join discussions-all with your

little one! Instructor: Famatiga.

60053 • W • 11am –12pm • 1/4-2/8 Whaley

MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (TINY TOT) 4-7YRS • $65

Mexican dances from various parts of Mexico and Spain. Footwork and

basic steps will be covered. All classes will be held in the classroom.

Instructor: Portillo.

60027 • W • 6-6:45pm • 12/7-2/22 Veterans

MUSIC
PIANO 4-6YRS • $110

Instruction in basic hand positioning, technique, & keyboard alphabet.

Children will perform simple arrangements of folk tunes and well-known

melodies. One piano, max. 6 students. Material fee $10-$15 (8-wks)

Instructor: Alberstrom. * No Class 1/16

60055 • M • 3-4pm • 1/9-3/5 Wardlow Park

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT 2YRS/3-4YRS • $48

A challenging, and joyful learning environment for children to blossom

musically and personally. Children will participate in musical games,

singing, dancing, listening, & playing instruments. (4-wks) Instructor:

Klimczak.

2yrs (Mommy/Daddy & Me) - (Parent Participation)

60058 • W • 9:30-10:15am • 1/11-2/1 College Estates

60059 • W • 9:30-10:15am • 2/15-3/7 College Estates

60060 • W • 10:30-11:15am • 1/11-2/1 College Estates

60061 • W • 10:30-11:15am • 2/15-3/7 College Estates

3-4yrs - (No Parent Participation)

60062 • W • 11:30 –12:15 am • 1/11-2/1 College Estates

60063 • W • 11:30 –12:15am • 2/15-2/1 College Estates

Classes below will be held at: Jammin’ Music, 4228 Atlantic Ave.,

Long Beach

MELODY TIME (MOM/DAD & ME) 1-2YRS • $75

Parent & child make music together in this fun, interactive class! Sing

songs, play simple instruments from around the world & enjoy drum circle

time. Certified Kodaly instructor Geoff Parry.

60781 • Tu • 9-9:45am • 1/17-2/21

60782 • F • 9-9:45am • 1/13-2/17

KEYBOARD KIDS 5-6YRS $105

Children will be guided through a variety of fun and engaging musical

activities with an emphasis on keyboards. Rhythm, note recognition and

proper keyboard technique will be taught as well as simple melodies.

Individual keyboards provided. Eight kids maximum. Materials and keyboard

included. Instructor: Instructor: certified Kodaly Geoff Parry. Class

held at Jammin’ Music & Arts, 4228 Atlantic Ave.

60783 • Sa • 11-11:50am • 1/20-3/2

60784 • F • 3-3:50am • 1/21-3/3

LITTLE MUSICMAKERS 2.5-5YRS • $75

A great introduction to making music! Through songs, drum circles, and

inventive musical activities your child will develop an understanding for

the components of music: rhythm, melody and imagination! Instructor:

certified Kodaly Geoff Parry

60785 • F • 10-10:50am • 1/20-2/24

60784 • Sa • 10-10:50am • 1/21-2/25

ROCKIN’ GUITAR! 8-14YRS • $105

Calling all beginning electric or acustic guitarists! In this class students

will earn what it takes to rock. Emphasis on rock technique, including

power chords, simple blues, and rock licks. Bring your own guitar or rent

one from us.Instructor: certified Kodaly instructor Geoff Parry.* No class

2/3, 3/2

60787 • F • 6-6:50pm • 1/13-3/9

ENRICHMENT

TALES AND TRAILS 18MONTHS-5YRS • $35

We will explore and the incredible changing world of the nature center

while discovering creatures large and small investigating them in creative

ways. Puppets, songs, parachute are all part of this fun-filled

class! Parent Participation required. $3 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor:

Lynda Roberts

60064 • F • 9:15-10am • 1/20-2/10 Nature Center

60065 • F • 10:15-11am • 1/20-2/10 Nature Center

PRESCHOOLERS & PARENTS LEARNING TOGETHER 2- 4 YRS • $88
Children learn valuable social skills in a preschool setting including circle
time and a healthy snack. Parent gain knowledge and support while
learning effective parenting skills through group discussions and individual
coaching. Baby Sib Ok. Teacher/Parent Educator, Kathy Salazar.
Materials fee $5: 8-wks
60076 • Tu• 9:45-11:45am • 1/10-2/28 Scherer
60077 • W • 9:45-11:45am • 1/11-2/29 Scherer
60078 • Th • 9:45-11:45am • 1/12-3/1 Scherer

READING, MATH AND MORE PRESCHOOL 3.5-5.5YRS • $115

Let’s get ready for kindergarten! This Sound-Start Program incorporates

phonics, individualized level reading, math and spelling instruction

specifically designed for preschoolers. Parent participation required.

$35 Material fee. Classes held at 5373 E. 2nd Street. Instructor:

Readwrite Educational Solutions

60068 • M/W • 1:30-2:45pm • 1/9-2/8 2nd St

60069 • M/W • 1:30-2:45pm • 2/15-3/192nd St

AMIGUITOS 2-4 YRS • $65

Amiguitos(formally Hola Ninos) description @ www.bamboleokids.com.

Class fee covers in class art projects and 3 illustrated story books

(w/English translation), lyrics, and music/storytelling CD to take home.

$25 material fee. Instructor: Monserrate-Sanders.*No class 2/17, 2/18.

60070 • F • 9:30-10:30am • 1/20-3/2* College Estates

60071 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 1/21-3/3* Heartwell

AMIGOS 4-5YRS • $65

Amigos (formally Hola Amigos) description @ www.bamboleokids.com.

Class fee covers in class art projects and 2 illustrated story books

(w/English translation), lyrics, and music/storytelling CK to take home.

$25 material fee. Instructor: Monserrate-Sanders. *No class 2/18

60074 • Sa • 10:45am-11:45pm • 1/21-3/3*Heartw

SPORTS

TEE BALL SKILLZ SEE BELOW • $70

Kids will be introduced to tee-ball in a fun & safe environment while

learning the basics of the game. Every child will receive a T-shirt.

Instructor: TriFytt Sports Staff. (6-wk). *No class 1/16, 2/20

3-5yrs old

60083 • M • 4:15-5pm • 1/9-2/27* El Dorado West

PARENT & ME MULTI SPORT SEE BELOW • $70

Come and join TriFytt Sports in it’s Parent and me multi sport. Here is a

great chance to be introduced to soccer, baseball, and basketball in a

fun and safe environment. Every child will receive a T-shirt. Instructor:

TriFytt Sports Staff. (6-wk)

1½ to 2 yrs old

60088 • W • 10-10:30am • 1/18-2/22 Bixby Knolls

2-3 yrs old

60089 • W • 9:30-10am • 1/18-2/22 Bixby Knolls

3-5yrs old

60090 • W• 10:30-11:15am • 1/18-2/22 Bixby Knolls

TEE BALL LEAGUE 3-5YRS• $70

Your child will have a great time playing t-ball while making new friends.

Games are played at 9am or 10am. Everyone gets a team shirt. 1st day

will be practice and team assignments. Instructor: TriFytt Sports Staff.

Every child will be given a shirt. (6wks)

60092 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 1/21-2/25 Bixby Knolls

60093 • Sa • 10:30-11:15am • 1/21-2/25 Bixby Knolls

MOMMY/DADDY & ME SOCCER 2 - 3 1/2YRS • $95

A variety of fun, age-appropriate activities designed around the game of

soccer will be played each week.Your child will be developing their large

motor and socialization skills. Rain-out hotline 1-888-372-5803

60094 • F • 9:30-10am • 1/20-3/9 El Dorado West

60095 • Sa • 8:45-9:15am • 1/21-3/10 El Dorado West

60096 • Sa • 9:20-9:50am • 1/21-3/10 El Dorado West

TOT SOCCER 3 1/2-4YRS • $95

A great way to introduce your child to the exciting sport of soccer.Young

children will have fun running and kicking just like the big kids!

Shin guards are required after the first meeting. Rain-out hotline 1-888-

372-5803

60099 • F • 5:05-5:35pm • 1/20-3/9 El Dorado West

60100 • Sa • 10-10:30am • 1/21-3/10 El Dorado West

PRE SOCCER 4-5YRS • $95

Children will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game; all

while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in a nur-

turing teaching environment.Shin guards are required after the first

meeting. Rain-out hotline 1-888-372-5803

60791 • F • 10:15-10:50am • 1/20-3/9 El Dorado West

60792 • F • 3:45-4:20pm • 1/20-3/9 El Dorado West

60793 • Sa • 10:30-11:05am • 1/21-3/10 El Dorado West

TINY TUMBLERS/GYMNASTICS SEE BELOW • $35/44

A parent & me program for developing toddlers’ motor skills and body

awareness. Kids will be introduced to all gymnastic equipment, along

with movement to music, parachute, puppets and more! (4/5wks)

Instructor: Jama & staff.

Walkers-2 yrs

60106 • Tu • 10-10:45am • 1/10-1/31 ($44) Wardlow

60107 • Tu • 10-10:45am • 2/7-2/28 ($44) Wardlow

60108 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 12/3-12/17($35) Wardlow

60110 • Sa • 9:30-10:15am • 2/4-2/25 ($44) Wardlow

25-48 months

60101 • Tu • 10:50-11:35am • 1/10-1/31 ($44) Wardlow

60102 • Tu • 10:50-11:35am • 2/7-2/28 ($44) Wardlow

60103 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 12/3-12/17 ($35) Wardlow

60104 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 1/7-1/28 ($44) Wardlow

60105 • Sa • 10:20-11:05am • 2/4-2/25 ($44) Wardlow

CHUNG HAP MUSUL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 4-12YRS • $50/MO

Description under ADULT SPORTS. Uniforms & gear available through

instructor. Instructor: Creel.

S400-1 • Th/F • 6-7pm • cont.* El Dorado West

FUNDAMENTAL GOLFPLAY™ FOR TOTS 4-6YRS • $70

Children can learn fundamentals and putting motions through imaginative

and award winning experiences of art, poetry, and play that are simple,

easy, and fun! Parents encouraged to listen and play, benefiting

own game. (4 wks)Putters available for in-class use. $10.00 Material

fee. Clubs available for purchase. Classes at Heartwell Golf Course.

Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, 2010 US Kids Master Teacher

60118 • W • 5-6pm • 1/4-1/25

60119 • M • 5-6pm • 2/6-2/27

Ice Skating Classes held at Glacial Garden, 3975 Pixie, Lakewood

90712 (Carson & Paramount). Pre-registration only! Check in 30

minutes prior to class starting, dress warmly in layers.

PARENT & ME ICE SKATING 2-5YRS • $61/$41

Class fee includes skate rental, half hour of instruction and free practice

session on your registered class day. Practice times: Tu 11am-1pm or

Sat 12:00-2pm. Dress warmly. Check in early. Pre-registration required.

60120 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 1/3-2/7 ($61)

60121 • Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 1/7-2/11($61)

60122 • Tu • 11:15-11:45am • 2/14-3/6 ($41)

60123 • Sa • 12:15-12:45pm • 2/18-3/10 ($41)

GLACIAL POLAR PUPS 4-6YRS • $61/$41

Class fee includes skate rental, half-hour of instruction and free practice

session on your registered class day. Practice session times: Th

2:45-4:00pm or Sat 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly. Check in early. Preregistration

required.

60126 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 1/5-2/9 ($61)

60127 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 1/7-2/11 ($61)

60128 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 2/16-3/8 ($41)

60129 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 2/18-3/10 ($41)

GLACIAL POLAR HOCKEY PUPS 4-6YRS • $61/$41

Learn basic skills necessary to play ice hockey. No sticks or pucks yet.

Skate rental, half hour of instruction and a free practice session on your

registered class day incl. Practice session times: Th 2:45-4:00pm or Sat

10:45-11:15am. Check in early. Pre-registration required.

60132 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 1/5-2/9 ($61)

60133 • Sa • 10:15-10:45am • 1/7-2/11 ($61)

60134 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 2/16-3/8 ($41)