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Youth Classes for May to August 2008

As children grow so do their interests. Parks, Recreation and Marine has classes that will keep your youngster engaged and having fun while 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. See pages 28-31 for swimming classes and pages 33-35 for tennis classes.

 

> YOUTH ART & CULTURAL/DANCE


TAP, BALLET AND JAZZ 6-13yrs • $30

A fun way for children and teens to learn to dance and develop flexibility, coordination
and confidence. Parents are requested to leave the classroom during instruction.
Instructor: Miss Pat.

46404 • M • 5:30-6:15pm • 9/8-10/6 Bixby

46405 • M • 5:30-6:15pm • 10/13-11/10 Bixby

46406 • M • 5:30-6:15pm • 11/17-12/15 Bixby


CHILDREN’S DANCE WORKSHOP 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.

Beginning (4-9yrs)

46417 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 9/6-9/27

46418 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 10/4-10/25

46419 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 11/1-11/29

46420 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 12/6-12/27

Intermediate (7-12yrs)

46413 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 9/6-9/27

46414 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 10/4-10/25

46415 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 11/1-11/29

46416 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 12/6-12/27


NEW!
POP HOP 12-18yrs • $40

A fun and up-tempo fusion of hot hip-hop tracks and chart-topping pop hits. This energetic
class makes hip-hop dancing easy and accessible. This course will be a positive,
beginner-friendly environment, including age-appropriate music and choreography.
No experience necessary, just come for the fun (8-wks). Instructor: Williams

46840 • Tu • 4:30-5:30 • 9/22-11/11 Recreation


MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (Beg) 4-17yrs • $85

See next class for description. Note: No Saturday performances. All classes will be held
in the classroom. Instructor: Portillo

46421 • W • 6-6:45pm • 9/10-12/17 Veterans


MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (Int-Adv) see below • $85

Mexican dances from various parts of Mexico and Spain. Footwork and basic steps will
be covered. Participants must wear basic dance shoes (not tap) and loose clothing.
No Tennis shoes or sandals. Show will count as class. Pre-registration required.
(16-wks) Instructor: Portillo

Intermediate (7-11yrs) *No class 10/11,11/29

46423 • Sa • 10:45-11:30 • 9/6-12/20* Veterans

Advanced (12+yrs)

46422 • Sa • 9-10am • 9/6-12/20* Veterans


> YOUTH MUSIC


PIANO 7-18yrs • $105

Beginning class for children with little or no previous instruction in basic hand positioning,
technique, and keyboard alphabet. One piano, maximum 6 students. $10 piano book needed.
(8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom. *No class 10/13.

46424 • M • 4-5pm • 9/22-11/17* Wardlow


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.
$5 Material fee. Parents may stay for the 1st night only. (6-wks) Instructor: Kahlia.
*No class 11/26

46444 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/3-10/1 Whaley

46445 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/8-11/5 Whaley

46446 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 11/12-12/17* Whaley


> YOUTH ENRICHMENT


JR. CHEFS 6-10yrs • $40

Hands-on classes teach the basic culinary methods and techniques needed to prepare
a variety of meals. Participants will prepare recipes based on the class theme using a
variety of fresh ingredients and flavors. $15 material fee. Instructor: Cohen

46455 • Tu • 10-11am • 9/2-9/23 Whaley

46464 • Tu • 10-11am • 10/7-10/28 Whaley

46465 • Tu • 10-11am • 11/18-12/9 Whaley


KIDSTAGE (Alice in Wonderland) 7-12yrs • $120

Curriculum includes improvisation, movement, voice, theatre terminology and much more.
At the end of the session, all kids will have the opportunity to perform in a production of
“Alice in Wonderland.” $15 material fee. (8-wks). *No class on 11/11

46410 • Tu • 5-6pm • 10/7-12/2* Veterans


KIDSTAGE 7-12yrs • $58

Curriculum includes improvisation, movement, voice, theatre terminology and much more.
(4-wk)

46407 • W • 4-5pm • 9/3-9/24 Recreation

46408 • W • 4-5pm • 10/1-10/22 Recreation

46409 • W • 4-5pm • 11/5-11/26 Recreation


CHESS (Beg & Adv) 6-18yrs • $50

Beginning students will learn the basics of piece movement, value and set-up, along with
basic rules. Advanced students will learn beginning strategy, along with tactical and
checkmating patterns. A tournament will be held. $22 material fee. Repeat students that
have already purchased book have an $8 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Hanley.

46577 • M • 5-7pm • 9/8-9/29 College Est

46578 • M • 5-7pm •10/6-10/27 College Est

46579 • M • 5-7pm • 11/10-12/1 College Est

46580 • M • 5-7pm • 12/8-12/29 College Est


READING DEVELOPMENT Grds 2-6 • $115

A supplementary, individualized PHONICS reading program designed to improve
decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and fluency. Parents receive test
results. Classes held at
5373 E. 2nd Street. *No class 11/24, 11/26. $35 material fee.
Instructor: Readwrite Educational Solutions. (9 classes)

46466• M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 10/6-11/3

46467 • M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 11/10-12/15*


MATH DEVELOPMENT Grds 2-6 • $115

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 test results. $35 material
fee is payable in class. Classes held at
5373 E. 2nd Street. No class 11/24, 11/26.

46472 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm • 10/6-11/3 2nd St

46473 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm • 11/10-12/15* 2nd St


> YOUTH SPORTS/FITNESS


HATHA YOGA (Beg-Adv) 3-15yrs • $60

A playful way to introduce yoga postures, breathing techniques, and periods of silence.
Classes held at Yoga World, 5508 Britton Dr (2nd Floor). Instructor: Hall & staff. (6-wks)

46538 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 9/9-10/14

46548 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 10/21-12/2


INDOOR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 10-17yrs • $40

Learn the rules and improve your skills through drills and scrimmages. Sign up early
class space is limited. One parent/guardian must remain on site with child for entire program.
(8-wks) Instructor: Martin

46412 • Su • 4-6pm • 9/14-11/2 Pan Am


JAMA’S GYMNASTICS (Beg-Int) see below • $50/40

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. (5/4-wks) *No class 10/28, 11/1, 11/29. Instructor: Jama and staff.

Beginning-I (4-9yrs)

46469 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 9/6-10/4(5wk) Wardlow

46470 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 10/11-11/15*(5wk) Wardlow

46471 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 11/22-12/20*(4wk) Wardlow

Beginning-I (4-6yrs)

46475 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 9/2-9/30(5wk) Wardlow

46476 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 10/7-11/11*(5wk) Wardlow

46477 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 11/18-12/9(4wk) Wardlow

Beginning-II (6yrs & up)

46478 • Tu • 4:45-5:45pm • 9/2-9/30(5wk) Wardlow

46479 • Tu • 4:45-5:45pm • 10/7-11/11*(5wk) Wardlow

46480 • Tu • 4:45-5:45pm • 11/8-12/9(4wk) Wardlow

Intermediate* (6yrs & up)

46481 • Tu • 5:45-6:45pm • 9/2-9/30(5wk) Wardlow

46482 • Tu • 5:45-6:45pm • 10/7-11/11*(5wk) Wardlow

46483 • Tu • 5:45-6:45pm • 11/8-12/9(4wk) Wardlow

*Intermediate prerequisite: ability to perform cartwheels, one-arm
cartwheels, round-offs and standing backbends.


PUTTING Play For KIDS
7-9yrs • $65

Children learn putting motions and fundamentals with imaginative games and award winning
experiences. Parents encouraged to listen, learn and play. Putters available for in-class use
or purchase. $10 book fee *No class 10/21, 11/25

46560 • Tu • 5-6pm • 9/9-9/30

46561 • Tu • 5-6pm • 10/7-11/4*

46562 • Tu • 5-6pm • 11/11-12/9*


CHIPPING play For KIDS
7-9yrs • $65

Highly Recommended: Putting Play. By using innovative new teaching models, games, and
fun methods, children can easily understand and learn motions of Chipping play. Clubs
available for in-class use.
*No class 10/21, 11/25.

46571 • Tu • 6-7pm • 9/9-9/30

46572 • Tu • 6-7pm • 10/7-11/4*

46573 • Tu • 6-7pm •11/11-12/9*


SWING play For KIDS
7-9yrs • $65

Understand motion of swing through fun games, awarded methods and teaching techniques.
Parents encouraged to listen, learn and play. Clubs available for in-class use. Range balls not
included in Full Swing classes. *No class 10/23, 11/27.

46574 • Th • 5-6pm • 9/11-10/2

46575 • Th • 5-6pm • 10/9-11/6*

46576 • Th • 5-6pm •11/13-12/11


SOCCER 1 5-6yrs • $95

Learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are
played at every session. Small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Shin guards
required after first meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)

46484 • F • 3:45-4:30pm • 9/26-11/14 El Dorado W

46485 • Sa • 10:50-11:35am • 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W


SOCCER 2 7-8yrs • $95

Be challenged by real soccer situations. Youth 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.
Shin guards are required after first meeting. (8-wks)

46489 • Sa • 11:35-12:20pm • 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W


SOCCER 3 9-11yrs • $95/85

See above description. (8-wks)

46493 • Sa • 11:35-12:35pm • 9/27-11/15 El Dorado W


ADVANCED PLAYER BASKETBALL TRAINING 3-10th grade • $110

This class will teach techniques to improve your overall game. There is a heavy emphasis on
offensive fundamentals and 1 on 1 skill development. Defense and conditioning will also be included
in training sessions. Instructor: Purnell. (5 wks)

46836 • Sa • 9-10:15am • 9/13-10/11 Silverado

46837 • Sa • 9-10:15am • 10/25-11/22 Silverado


ICE SKATING (Beg) 7-14yrs • $41

Beginning ice skating made easy and fun! Includes skate rental and open skating on registered
class day, from 7:10-8:40pm on Wed, 2:45-4:45 p.m. on Th, or 10:45-11:15 a.m. on Sat. Dress warmly.
Classes held at
Glacial Garden, 3975 Pixie (Carson & Paramount), Lakewood. Kids will be put in class
with their own age group. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class. (4-wks) Pre-registration required.
*no class 11/26, 11/27, 11/29.

46496 • W • 6:30-7pm • 9/3-9/24

46497 • Th • 4-4:30pm • 9/4-9/25

46498 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 9/6-9/27

46499 • W • 6:30-7pm • 10/1-10/29 (5wks)

46500 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 10/2-10/30 (5wks)

46501 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 10/4-11/1 (5wks)

46502 • W • 6:30-7pm • 11/5-12/10 (5wks)*

46503 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 11/6-12/11 (5wks)*

46504 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 11/8-12/13 (5wks)*


ICE HOCKEY SKILLS 7-12yrs • $41

Prerequisite: Participant must know how to skate. Learn basic skating skills to play ice hockey.
Fee includes skate rental and open skating on registered class day, from 2:45-4:45pm for Thursday
class or 10:45-11:15am for Saturday class. Dress warmly. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class.
Classes held at
Glacial Garden, 3975 Pixie (Carson & Paramount),Lakewood. (4-wks). Pre-registration
required. *no class 11/27 & 11/29

46526 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 9/4-9/25

46527 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 9/6-9/27

46528 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 10/2-10/30 (5wks)

46529 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 10/4-11/1 (5wks)

46530 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 11/6-12-11 (5wks)*

46531 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 11/8-12/13 (5wks)*


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

Students learn to control a larger opponent through the use if throws, locks and holds. Children will
develop improved listening, coordination, and confidence. Visit www.Lakewoodbudokai.com. 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, 5:30-7:30pm. Family rate $65/mo.
Instructor: Kelton.

S401-1 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 9/3-9/29 Stearns

S401-2 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 10/1-10/29 Stearns

S401-3 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 11/3-11/24 Stearns

S401-3 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 12/1-12/31 Stearns


KARATE/ITOSU-RYU 6-15yrs • $140/100

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.
Class includes instruction for all levels of students. Uniforms for sale at class. Instructor: Fill.
*No class 11/25, 11/27, 10/25, 11/29

46516 • Tu/Th • 5-6pm • 9/2-12/18*($140) Chavez

46517 • Sa • noon-1pm • 9/6-12/20 ($100) Chavez


NEW!
SKATEBOARDING 8-16yrs • $135

Skateboarding is one of the world’s fastest growing sports! Our beginner class is for students
just starting out who want to learn the basics. Join our intermediate class if you are ready to
learn more advanced tricks. Make new friends and advance your skateboarding skills. Free
t-shirt given to each participant. Required: Skateboard, knee pads, elbow pads, and helmet.
Instructor: Cohen

46838 • Sa • 9:30-11am • 9/6-10/4(Beg) Bixby

46999 • Sa • 9:30-11am • 10/18-11/15(Beg) Bixby

47000 • Sa • 9:30-11am • 11/22-12/20(Beg) Bixby

46839 • Sa • 11-12:30pm • 9/6-10/4(Int) Bixby

47001 • Sa • 11-12:30pm • 10/18-11/15(Int) Bixby

47002 • Sa • 11-12:30pm • 11/22-12/20(Int) Bixby


INTRO TO CHEER CLINIC See below • $99

Designed for youth with little or no experience in chee. Classes offer an intro to elements of
cheerleading & development of skills basic to cheer routines, dance, stunts, jumps and
tumbling. (8-wks) Classes will be held at 11340 Valley Forge Ave. Building 57, Los Alamitos.

Coed 5-10yrs

46518 • Th • 5-6pm • 9/11-11/6

Coed 10-17yrs

46519 • F • 5-6pm • 9/12-11/7


CHEER TUMBLING 5-17yrs• $99

Class concentrates on the development of flexibility, strength and body control useful in
sports as well as skills for gymnastics and cheer routines. (8-wks) Classes will be held
at 11340 Valley Forge Ave. Building 57, Los Alamitos.

Beginning

46520 • M • 4:30-5:45pm • 9/8-10/27

46521 • W • 4:30-5:45pm • 9/10-10/29

Intermediate

46522 • W • 5:45-7pm • 9/10-10/29

46523 • Th • 5:45-7pm • 9/11-10/30

Advanced

46524 • W • 5:45-7pm • 9/10-10/29

46525 • Th • 4:30-5:45pm • 9/11-10/30


CHEERLEADING See Below • $35

Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading. Students will learn the basic jumps, cheers,
and dances in a fun, spirited, and safe atmosphere. Dress in athletic wear. Please wear
hair pulled back. Instructor: Berryman

7-10yrs

46589 •Sa • 8:30am-noon • 9/20 Recreation

46590 •Sa • 8:30am-noon • 11/1 Recreation

11-14yrs

46591 •Sa • 8:30am-noon • 10/4 Recreation

46592 •Sa • 8:30am-noon • 12/6 Recreation


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