Youth & Teen Classes for March to May 2010

TEEN

DRIVER’S EDUCATION 14-18YRS • $75

Driver education is a California-required course for teens to receive a

driver's license. It is the first step that must be taken to receive a driver's

permit. Course includes parental involvement, is fun, interactive, and

educational. Coursework can be completed at any time of day or night.

May choose from an internet or a home study course. DMV-accepted

completion certificates issued upon successful completion of the

course. Class does not include behind-the-wheel driving. Instructor: All

good Education Corp

52756 • F • 3/5 Online

52757 • F • 4/2 Online

52758 • F • 5/7 Online

 

GIRL POWER BOOT CAMP 12-18YRS • $99

No need to be self conscious here…this fun boot camp style

workout is specifically for teens looking to get fit and have fun at the

same time. Also, learn how to eat healthier. (4wk). Instructor:Mittleman.

Class will meet near the Duck Pond.

52894 • M/W • 4:30-5:30pm • 3/8-3/31 Heartwell

52895 • M/W • 4:30-5:30pm • 4/5-4/28 Heartwell

52896 • M/W • 4:30-5:30pm • 5/3-5/26 Heartwell

 

As children grow so do their interests. Parks, Recreation and

Marine has classes that will keep your youngster engaged and

having fun with enhancing their abilities in music, acting, chess,

math, and reading, or staying fit with a variety of fitness and

sport offerings such as yoga, martial arts, golf or gymnastics.



YOUTH
ART & CULTURAL

EXPRESSWITH COLOR 7-10YRS • $40

In this four-week program your child will explore how they can manipulate

colors to express an emotion. Your child will learn about the color

wheel focusing on the primary and secondary colors and how to mix colors.

Your child will become a happy expressionist artist as they create art

by simply connecting colors to emotions, painting to the rhythm of music,

and creating 3-dimensional pieces of art . Instructor: Merino-Chavez

52490 • Sa • 12:30-1:15 • 3/6-3/27 Whaley

 

NEW  IMAGINATION & CREATIONS 5-10YRS • $60

Explore drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Create self-portraits,

paint fantasy landscapes, and build tree-dimensional sculptures

using paper-mache, wood & clay. Bring your imagination and let’s have

fun!. $10 material fee payable to instructor. Instructor: Bott. (5wk)

52925 • W • 4-5:30pm • 3/10-4/7 College Estates

52926 • W • 4-5:30pm • 4/21-5/19 College Estates

 

NEW  HOME-SCHOOL DRAWING & PAINTING SEE BELOW • $65

Use charcoal, pastels, and colored pencils while exploring and

learning a variety of drawing techniques. Learn the basics about proportion

and the color wheel. Lessons include: self-portraits, landscape

drawings and paintings, animal drawing and paintings and more. $10

material fee payable to instructor. Instructor: Bott. (5wk)

52927 • Th • 9-10am • 3/11-4/8 (5-8yrs) College Estates

52928 • Th • 10:30-11:30am• 3/11-4/8(9-12yrs) College Estates

 

NEW  HOME-SCHOOL SCULPTURE CLASS SEE BELOW • $65

Construct three-dimensional sculptures using wood, plaster, clay

and more. Projects include: creating a 3-D clay character from your

favorite story or book, an abstract wooden sculpture, and a cast plaster

wall hanging. Students will view examples from masters such as Pablo

Picasso and Henry Moore. $10 material fee payable to instructor.

Instructor: Bott. (5wk)

52929 • Th • 9-10am • 4/22-5/20 (5-8yrs) College Estates

52930 • Th • 10:30-11:30am• 4/22-5/20(9-12yrs) College Estates

 
DANCE

BALLET , TAP & JAZZ 6-13YRS • $36

A fun way for children and teens to learn to dance and develop flexibility,

coordination and confidence. A short dance routine will be taught along

with basic stretches, arm and foot positions, rhythms, and posture. Note:

To avoid distracting the children, parents are requested to leave the

classroom during instruction(6wk). Instructor: Miss Pat. *No class 5/17

52931 • M • 5:30-6:15pm •3/1-4/5 Bixby*

52932 • M • 5:30-6:15pm • 4/12-5/24 Bixby

 

CHILDREN’S DANCEWORKSHOP SEE BELOW • $40

Includes ballet, tap and contemporary dance. Tap shoes for loan available

at class. Classes held at Long Beach Dance Academy, 727 South

St. (4-wks) Instructor: Liza Feliciano.

Intermediate (7-12yrs)

52933 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 3/6-3/27

52934 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 4/3-4/24

52935 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 5/1-5/22

Beginning (4-9yrs)

52936 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 3/6-3/27

52937 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 4/3-4/24

52938 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 5/1-5/22

 

MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (INT-ADV) SEE BELOW • $65

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

basic steps will be covered. Some Saturday performances throughout

the year are considered class lessons teaching self-confidence and

assist with outgrowing shyness. Note: To focus on instruction, the

teacher requests parents not be present in the classroom during class

time. Participants must wear basic dance shoes (not tap) and loose

clothing. No Tennis shoes or sandals. Show will count as class. Pre-registration

required. Instructor: Portillo

Intermediate (7-11yrs)

52939 • Sa • 10:30-11:15 • 3/13-5/22 Veterans

Advanced (12+yrs)

52940 • Sa • 9-9:45am • 3/13-5/22 Veterans

 
MUSIC

PIANO 7-18YRS • $110

Beginning class for children with little or no previous instruction in basic

hand positioning, technique, and keyboard alphabet. Each child will be

able to perform simple arrangements of folk tunes and well-known

melodies using the alphabet approach. Note: one piano, maximum 6

students. Piano book needed; cost approximately $10. (8-wks)

Instructor: Alberstrom.

52941 • M • 4-5pm • 3/15-5/3 Wardlow

 

PERCUSSION LEVEL 1 (YOUTH) 10-17YRS • $35

This class will cover basic percussion rhythms and tones. Students will

learn different counts and fusion of basic grooves into many forms of

music of yesterday and today. Singing and playing will also be included.

Djembe or Conga is required. Some instrument will be provided.

Instructor: Gell

52942 • Tu • 7-8pm • 3/9-4/13 Coolidge

 

GUITAR 10-17YRS • $65

A beginning class designed to familiarize students with tuning the guitar

and learning to play the most basic chords and melodies. Emphasis will

be placed on proper playing technique and fundamental concepts of

music. Bring your own guitar. Pay $5 material fee in class. Parents may

stay for the 1st night only. (5-wks) Instructor: Kahlia.

Classes will be held
at:
Ogg Studio, 3930 Atlantic Ave.

52943 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 3/1-3/29

52944 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 4/12-5/10

 

ENRICHHMENT
NEW  CALLING ALL JR. CHEFS 6-10YRS • $45

Develop a passion for cooking. Learn kitchen safety, sanitation

and how to follow directions reading recipes. Healthy ingredients full of

flavor and fun! Bring a BIG appetite to enjoy your new creations.

Material fee is $15.

(3wks) Instructor: Diaz

52945 • M • 4-5:45pm • 3/8-3/22 Whaley

52946 • M • 4-5:45pm • 5/10-5/24 Whaley

 

READING DEVELOPMENT GRDS 1-6 • $115

This individualized reading system improves decoding skills, comprehension,

vocabulary, spelling, and fluency. Extensive testing allows specially

trained teachers to implement and teach specific learning programs.

Parents receive a computer printout of test results. Classes held

at 5373 E. 2nd Street. $35 material fee is payable in class. Instructor:

Readwrite Educational Solutions. No class 4/5,.4/7, 5/31.

52947 • M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 3/29-5/3* 2nd St

52948 • M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 5/10-6/9* 2nd St

 

MATH DEVELOPMENT GRDS 2-6 • $115

This comprehensive, individualized math program evaluates students

and pinpoints skill gaps. The primary building blocks of addition, subtraction,

multiplication, and division are continually reinforced, building a

solid foundation of fundamental knowledge, leading to increased confidence

as automaticity grows. Parents receive a computer printout of test

results. $35 material fee is payable in class.
Classes held at:
5373 E. 2nd
Street.
No class 4/5, 4/7, 5/31

52949 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm • 3/29-5/3* 2nd St

52950 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm • 5/10-6/9* 2nd St

 

NEW  SCIENCE STUDIERS 7-12YRS • $45

Help your child get ahead by teaching them about science! Help

them develop the critical science vocabulary they need to succeed in

school. This one hour class will consist of science education and experiments.

It will also conclude with a 10 minute science related art project.

(6wk). $10 material fee payable in class. Instructor: Browns

52951 • W • 4:45-5:45pm • 4/14-5/18 Recreation

 

FITNESS
KIDS YOGA SEE BELOW • $45

Opening your child up to the world of yoga where they can learn about

how their bodies move and how to creatively play as well as gaining

skills like concentration and relaxation. (6-wk). Classes will be held at

YogaWorld, 5508 Britton Ave.

52952 • Tu • 3:15-4pm • 3/2-4/6 (3-5yrs)

52953 • Tu • 3:15-4pm • 4/13-5/18 (3-5yrs)

52954 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 3/2-4/6 (6-11yrs)

52955 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 4/13-5/18 (6-11yrs)

 
SPORTS

BASKETBALL SKILLS SEE BELOW • $70

Come join TriFytt Sports and learn or improve the skills needed to

become a skillful basketball player. Kids will have a great time with

friends and coaches. Everyone gets a shirt.

52956 • Th • 2-2:45pm • 3/4-4/8 (3-5yrs) Cherry

52957 • Th • 2-2:45pm • 4/22-5/27 (3-5yrs) Cherry

52958 • Th • 3-3:45 • 3/4-4/8 (5-7yrs) Cherry

52959 • Th • 3-3:45 • 4/22-5/27 (5-7yrs) Cherry

52960 • Th • 4-4:45 • 3/4-4/8 (7-12yrs) Cherry

52961 • Th • 4-4:45 • 4/22-5/27 (7-12yrs) Cherry

 

INDOOR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 10-17YRS • $40

Like Volleyball? Love Volleyball? Trying to make your school team?

Want to practice your setting? Just want to get better, or just want to

play and have fun? Here’s your chance. Learn the rules and improve

your skills through drills and scrimmages. One parent/guardian must

remain on site with child for entire program. (8-wks) Instructor:Martin *No

class 4/4.

52962 • Su • 4-6pm • 3/21-5/16* Pan Am

 

NEW  KIDS EDUPLAY GOLF 1 7-12YRS • $40

Provides six hours of FUN hands-on project based learning activities

which lead participants into easy understanding for FUNdmental

principles of golf's course, scoring, name system, and club design.$35

Material Fee.(4wks) Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, LPGA Member-Class

A, 2007 & 2008 US Kids Top 50 Teacher. *No class 4/3

52555 • Sa • 2:30-4pm • 3/20-4/17* Recreation

 

NEW  KIDS EDUPLAY GOLF 2 7-12YRS • $40

Provides six hours of FUN hands-on project based learning

activities. Kids act-out learned experiences with interactive games and

club for easy understanding of golf's FUNdmental principles of grip,

stance, posture, motion and mechanics of short game. $35 Material

Fee. (4wk) Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, LPGA Member-Class A, 2007

& 2008 US Kids Top 50 Teacher.

52556 • Sa • 2:30-4pm • 5/1-5/22 Recreation

 

JAMA’S GYMNASTICS (BEG-INT) SEE BELOW • $50

Boys and girls have fun learning all gymnastics events; floor exercise,

uneven parallel bars, vault and beam. Instructors will teach all levels

Beg-Int; increasing balance, coordination and strength that will benefit

all the sports you will play. (5-wks) *No class 4/3 Instructor: Jama and

staff.

Beginning-I (4-9yrs)

52963 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 3/6-4/10* Wardlow

52964 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 4/17-5/15 Wardlow

Beginning-I (3 1/2-6yrs)

52967 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 3/2-3/30 Wardlow

52968 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 4/13-5/11 Wardlow

*Beginning-II/Intermediate (6yrs & up)

52969 • Tu • 4:45-5:45pm • 3/2-3/30 Wardlow

52970 • Tu • 4:45-:45pm • 4/13-5/11 Wardlow

*Intermediate prerequisite: ability to perform cartwheels, one-arm cartwheels,

round-offs and standing backbends.

 

SOCCER 1 5-6YRS • $95

Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific

defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session, and every

participant will have the ball at his or her feet. Small-sided soccer

matches will be introduced gradually. Shin guards are required after first

meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks) *No class 5/29

52971 • F • 4:20-5:05pm • 4/16-6/4 El Dorado W

52972 • Sa • 11:20-12:05am • 4/17-6/12* El Dorado W

 

SOCCER 2 7-8YRS • $95

Play the exciting game of soccer! Explore the real sport, yet still in an

instructional and nurturing environment. Be challenged by real soccer

situation, venture into the fun tactical side of scrimmaging. Kids will

enjoy age appropriate soccer matches and be guided through the possibilities

by a KLS youth specialist. Attack and scoring goals! Pace &

Possession! Defense and Transition! Themes such as these and continued

individual skill building will be explored fully on the soccer field by

young soccer aficionados. Kidz Love Soccer…where the score is

always FUN to FUN! Shin guards are required after first meeting. (8-

wks) *No class 5/29

52973 • Sa • 12:05-12:50pm • 4/17-6/12 El Dorado W

 

SOCCER 3 9-11YRS • $95

See above description. (8-wks)*No class 5/29

52974 • Sa • 12:05-12:50pm • 4/17-6/12* El Dorado W

 

SKATEBOARDING 6-16YRS • $125

Skateboarding is one of the world’s fastest growing sports!Whether you

are just learning, or ready to learn more advanced tricks, this class is

right for you. Make new friends, advance your skateboarding skills, and

most importantly, have fun in our private skatepark. All skaters will

receive a Skatedogs T-shirt. Requirements: A signed Skatedogs waiver

form, a skateboard, knee pads, elbow pads, and a helmet. *No class 4/7

52975 • W • 4-5:30 • 3/24-4/28* El Dorado W - Duck Pond

52976 • W • 4-5:30 • 5/12-6/9 El Dorado W - Duck Pond

 

SPRING BREAK SKATEBOARDING CAMP 6-16YRS • $34

Skateboarding is one of the world’s fastest growing sports!Whether you

are just learning, ready to learn more advance tricks, or just want to

skate our private skatepark, Skatedogs skateboarding camp is right for

you. Make new friends, advance your skateboarding skills, and most

importantly, have fun! Camp Requirements: A signed Skatedogs waiver

form, a skateboard, knee pads, elbow pads, and a helmet. Receive

a free t-shirt if you sign up for all 5 days.

Class will be held at:
2400
Studebaker Rd. - El DoradoWest Duck Pond-N. Parking Lot.

52977 • M • 8:30-11:30a • 4/5

52980 • Tu • 8:30-11:30a • 4/6

52981 • W • 8:30-11:30a • 4/7

52982 • Th • 8:30-11:30a • 4/8

52983 • F • 8:30-11:30a • 4/9

 

GLACIAL POLAR BEARS 7-14YRS • $41

Pre-registration required. Beginning ice skating made easy and fun!

Learn to skate forward and backwards, glide on one foot and complete

a simple jump and spin. Class fee includes skate rental, half hour of

instruction and a free practice session on your registered class day.

Practice session times:Wednesday 7-7:30pm, Thursday 2:45-4pm and

Saturday 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly in layers and bring gloves or

mittens. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class.

Classes will be held at:
Glacial
Garden, 3975 Pixie, Lakewood 90712 (Carson & Paramount).

52984 • W • 6:30-7pm • 3/3-3/24

52985 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 3/4-3/25

52986 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 3/6-3/27

52987 • W • 6:30-7pm • 3/31-4/21

52988 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 4/1-4/22

52989 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 4/3-4/24

52990 • W • 6:30-7pm • 4/28-5/19

52991 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 4/29-5/20

52992 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 5/1-5/22

 

GLACIAL POLAR HOCKEY BEARS 7-14YRS • $41

Pre-registration required. Learn the basic skating skills necessary to

play ice hockey. This is a hockey skating skills class where sticks and

pucks are not used. Class fee includes skate rental, half hour of instruction

and a free practice session on your registered class day. Practice

session times: Thursday 2:45-4pm and Saturday 10:45-11:15am. Dress

warmly in layers and bring gloves or mittens. Check in at least 30 min.

prior to class. Classes held at Glacial Garden, 3975 Pixie, Lakewood

90712 (Carson & Paramount).

52996 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 3/4-3/25

52997 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 3/6-3/27

52998 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 4/1-4/22

52999 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 4/3-4/24

53000 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 4/29-5/20

53001 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 5/1-5/22

 

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

Description under ADULT SPORTS section (pg 38). Uniforms & gear

available for purchase through instructor. Additional family member add

$30 month. Instructor: Creel.

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

 

JUJITSU 7-12YRS • $40/MO

Self defense specifically developed for children. Students learn to control

a larger opponent through the use of throws, locks and holds.

Children will develop improved listening, coordination, and confidence.

1 on 1 instruction with over 25 years in LB. Visit www.Lakewood

budokai.com for more info. New students must start at the 1st class of

the month. (Ages 7-12 meet at 5:30pm, 13yrs and up at 6:30pm - See

“Adult” section for 13yrs & up.) Open practice: Fridays, 5:30-9pm.

Family rate $65/mo. Instructor: Kelton.

S401-1 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 3/1-3/31 Stearns

S401-2 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 4/5-4/28 Stearns

S401-3 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 5/3-5/28 Stearns

 

KARATE/ITOSU-RYU 6-15YRS • $140/100

Students learn a traditional Japanese style of Karate, Itosu-Ryu.

Content includes; Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), Kumite (controlled fighting).

Emphasis is placed on self discipline, manners, and respect for

others. Designed for beginners, this class includes instruction for all levels

of students as the progress through the ranks of the system from

white belt to red belt. Testing is done on an individual basis. There will

be uniforms for sale at class. Instructor: Fill.

53011 • Tu/Th • 5-6pm • 3/2-5/27($140) Chavez

53012 • Sa • noon-1pm • 3/6-5/22($100) Chavez