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
51316 • F • 12/4 Online
51317 • F • 1/8 Online
51318 • F • 2/5 Online
TEEN IMPROV 13-17YRS • $60
Fast pace improve workshop for teens focusing on acting, creating on
the spot scenes and characterization through theatre exercises and games.
51319 • Sa • 1-5pm • 2/6 Recreation
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 7-12YRS • $40
Your child will explore how they can manipulate colors to express an
emotion. 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
52363 • Sa • 12:30-1:15 • 2/6-2/27 Whaley
BALLET , TAP & JAZZ 6-13YRS • $30
Children and teens learn to dance ,develop flexibility, coordination &
confidence. A short routine will be taught along with basic stretches, arm
and foot positions, rhythms, and posture. Note: To avoid distraction,
parents are requested to leave the classroom during instruction (5wk).
Instructor: Miss Pat. *No class 1/18
51767 • M • 5:30-6:15pm • 1/4-2/8 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)
51770 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 12/5-12/26
51771 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 1/9-1/30
51772 • Sa • 9:30-10:30am • 2/6-2/27
Beginning (4-9yrs)
51773 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 12/5-12/26
51774 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 1/9-1/30
51775 • Sa • 10:30-11:30am • 2/6-2/27
MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (INT-ADV) SEE BELOW • $65
Learn dances from Mexico and Spain. Footwork and basic steps taught.
Some Saturday performances will be considered class lessons teaching
self-confidence.To focus on instruction, it is requested that parents not
be present during class. Participants must wear basic dance shoes (not
tap) and loose clothing. Show will count as class. Pre-registration
required. Instructor: Portillo
Intermediate (7-11yrs)
51778 • Sa • 10:45-11:30 • 12/12-2/27 Veterans
Advanced (12+yrs)
51779 • Sa • 9-10am • 12/12-2/27 Veterans
KEIKI HULA (INTERMEDIATE) 7-13YRS • $7 PER CLASS
Youth must have experience in beginning hula steps Intro to Hula and
the language. Basic steps are essential to dance any Hula. Please
dress comfortable. $7 walk in fee, pay instructor. Instructor: Kanoe.
Classes will be held at the LB Dance Center. 5107 E. Ocean Blvd.
Tu • 5-6pm • on-going (Int)
WHALEY PARK KIDS CHOIR 5-13YRS • $ SEE BELOW
This choir is for both the beginning and practiced singer. Students will
learn: new repertoire specifically for choir, individual vocal technique,
basics in music theory and solfege, and how to have fun while singing
with others. $5 material fee. Class will culminate with a concert 2/19 at
6pm. Instructor: Sale
52365 • F • 4-4:30pm • 1/8-2/19(5-8yr)($30) Whaley
52366 • F • 4:30-5:30 • 1/8-2/19(9-13yr)( $45) Whaley
MUSIC
PIANO 7-18YRS • $110
Beg class for youth with little or no previous instruction in hand
positioning, technique, and keyboard alphabet. Child will be able to
perform simple arrangements of folk tunes and melodies using alphabet
approach. Note: one piano, max 6 students. Piano book needed; cost
approx $10. (8-wk) Instructor: Alberstrom.
51780 • M • 4-5pm • 1 /4-3/1 Wardlow
LITTLE MUSICIANS 5-7YRS • $95
Designed for children who are ready for more challenging and
structured musical guidance. Through playful musical experiences
children will develop fundamental skills such as pitch and rhythm matching.
Jammin’ Music, 3972 Atlantic Ave. (8-wks)
51781 • Sa • 11-11:50am • 1/16-3/6
GUITAR 10-17YRS • $65
This beginning class familiarizes students with tuning the guitar and
playing the most basic chords and melodies. Bring your own guitar. Pay
$5 material fee. Parents may stay for the 1st night only. (5-wks)
Instructor: Kahlia. Classes will be held at Ogg Studio, 3930 Atlantic
Ave. *No class 1/18 & 2/15
51783 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 1/11-2/22*
ENRICHMENT
NEW GINGERBREAD
DECORATING & HOLIDAY TEA 4-8YRS • $45
Each child will decorate their own pre-assembled gingerbread house.
This festive class will also include hot cocoa, finger sandwiches & sweets.
Parent Participation required. Material fee $25. Instructor: Chef Jayme
51786 • Sa • Noon-2p • 12/12 Recreation
BEGINNING KNITTER 7-14YRS • $40
Discover the timeless art of knitting. Create with your own hands stitch
by stitch. Learn to cast on, knit and cast off. Beginning project is a face
cloth on size 8 needles and a skein of 100% cotton yarn. Pay $10 fee in
class to cover materials. Instructor: Lorenzo
51787 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 12/7-12/28 Heartwell
51788 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 1/25-2/15 Heartwell
KIDSTAGE (YOUTH ACTINGWORKSHOP) 7-13YRS • $60
Gives kids the opportunity to discover theatre and acting, build selfconfidence,
leadership and teamwork. Organized to use theater games,
acting and drama exercises that empower children to discover the
“performer inside us all. Includes improv, movement, voice, theatre
terminology & more. Child must be able to read. $5 material fee. (4-wk)
51790 • Tu • 5-6pm •1/12-2/2 Recreation
51793 • Tu • 5-6pm • 2/9-3/2 Recreation
CHESS (BEG & ADV) 6-18YRS • $100
Students will learn everything from basic to advanced concepts.
Opening play to end same checkmate patterns. During the last class, a
tournament will be held with trophies and/or medals for each student.
$20 Material fee for USCF membership. (8-wks) Instructor: Hanley.
Class held at 7390 Center Ave. HB 92646.
51794 • W • 6-7:30pm • 1/7-2/18
51795 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 1/6-2/17
READING DEVELOPMENT GRDS 1-6 • $115
A supplementary, individualized PHONICS reading program designed to
improve 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.
Instructor: Readwrite Educational Solutions. No class 1/18
51797 • M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 1/ 4-2/3* 2nd St
51798 • M/W • 3:45-4:45pm • 2/17-3/17 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. $35material fee. Classes held at 5373 E. 2nd Street. No class 1/18
51800 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm •1/ 4-2/3* 2nd St
51801 • M/W • 4:45-5:45pm • 2/17-3/17 2nd St
FITNESS & SPORTS
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. (5-wk).Classes will be held at
YogaWorld, 5508 Britton Ave.
51803• Tu • 3:15-4pm • 1/5-2/2 (3-5yrs)
51804 • Tu • 3:15-4pm • 2/9-3/9 (3-5yrs)
51805 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 1/5-2/2 (6-12yrs)
51806 • Tu • 4:15-5pm • 2/9-3/9 (6-12yrs)
NEW 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.
51807 • Th • 2-2:45pm • 1/14-2/18 (3-5yrs) Cherry
51808 • Th • 3-3:45• 1/14-2/18 (5-7yrs) Cherry
51809 • Th • 4-4:45 • 1/14-2/18 (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. Sign up early class space is limited.
One parent/guardian must remain on site with child for entire program.
(8-wks) Instructor: Martin
51810 • Su • 4-6pm • 1/10-2/28 Pan Am
JAMA’S GYMNASTICS (BEG-INT) SEE BELOW • $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 that will benefit
all the sports you will play. (4-wks) Instructor: Jama and staff.
Beginning-I (4-9yrs)
51811• Sa • 11:15am-noon • 1/9-1/30 Wardlow
51813 • Sa • 11:15am-noon • 2/6-2/27 Wardlow
Beginning-I (3.5-6yrs)
51814 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 1/5-1/26 Wardlow
51816 • Tu • 4-4:45pm • 2/2-2/23 Wardlow
*Beginning-II/Intermediate (6yrs & up)
51817 • Tu • 4:45-5:45pm • 1/5-1/26 Wardlow
51818 • Tu • 4:45-:545pm • 2/2-2/23 Wardlow
*Intermediate prerequisite: ability to perform cartwheels, one-arm
cartwheels, round-offs and standing backbends.
FUNDAMENTAL GOLFPLAY™ FOR KIDS 6-9YRS • $65
Children quickly learn golf fundamentals and putting motions through
imaginative and award winning experiences of art, poetry, and play.
Parents encouraged to listen and play with participants, benefiting own
game. Putters available for in-class use. $10 Material fee. Clubs available
for purchase. Classes at Heartwell Golf Course. Instructor: Nancy
Dunn-Kato, Class A LPGA Member
51820 • Tu • 5-6pm • 1/5-1/26
51821 • Tu • 5-6pm • 2/2-2/23
NEW WINTERWARRIORS SOCCER LEAGUE SEE BELOW • $75
For 6 Saturdays boys & girls will play side by side in a format of 6-v-6
play. Players will play on teams that have a maximum of nine players,
receiving tactical instruction from a Kidz Love Soccer coach who also
officiates the game. In addition, all players will receive a t-shirt! Shin
guards are required.
51823 • Sa • 2-2:45pm • 12/12-1/23(5-6yrs) El Dorado W
51824 • Sa • 3-3:45pm • 12/12-1/23(7-8yrs) El Dorado W
51825 • Sa • 4-5pm • 12/12-1/23(9-12yrs) El Dorado W
SOCCER 1 5-6YRS • $95
Fun skill games are played at every session, and every participant will
have the ball at his or her feet. Small-sided soccermatches will be introduced
gradually. Shin guards are required after first meeting. Instructor: Kidz
Love Soccer Staff. (8-wks)
51826 • F • 4:05-4:50 • 1/22-3/12 El Dorado W
51827 • Sa • 11:20-12:05pm • 1/23-3/13 El Dorado W
SOCCER 2 7-8YRS • $95
Explore the real sport in an instructional and nurturing environment.
Players will enjoy age appropriate soccer matches and be guided
through the possibilities by a KLS youth specialist. Shin guards are
required after first meeting. (8-wks)
51828 • Sa • 12:05-12:50pm • 1/23-3/13 El Dorado W
SOCCER 3 9-11YRS • $95
See above description. (8-wks)
51852 • Sa • 12:05-12:50pm • 1/23-3/13El Dorado W
SKATEBOARDING 6-14YRS • $125
Whether you are just learning how to skateboard or ready to learn more
advanced tricks, this class is right for you. 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.
51829 • Sa • 9am-10:30 • 1 /2-1/30 Heartwell
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
Children learn self defense to control a larger opponent using throws,
locks and holds. Over 30 years in LB. Visit www.Lakewoodbudokai.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, 5:30-7:30pm. Family rate
$65/mo. Instructor: Kelton.
S401-1 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 12/7-12/30 Stearns
S401-2 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 1 /4-1/27 Stearns
S401-3 • M/W • 5:30-6:30pm • 2/1-2/24 Stearns
KARATE/ITOSU-RYU 6-15YRS • $140/100
Students learn a traditional Japanese style of Karate, Itosu-Ryu.
includes; Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), Kumite (controlled fighting).
Emphasis on self discipline, manners, and respect. Beginners through
advanced. Testing is done on an individual basis. There will be uniforms
for sale at class. Instructor: Fill.
51850 • Tu/Th • 5-6pm • 1/5-2/26 ($140) Chavez
51851 • Sa • noon-1pm • 1 /2-2/27($100) Chavez
Ice Skating Classes held at Glacial Garden, 3975 Pixie
(Carson & Paramount), in Lakewood.
GLACIAL POLAR BEARS 7-14YRS • $41
Pre-registration required. Learn to skate forward and backwards, glide
on one foot and complete a simple jump and spin. Fee includes skate
rental, 1/2 of instruction and a free practice session on your registered
class day. Practice session times: Wednesday 7-7:30pm, Thursday
3-4pm and Saturday 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly in layers and bring
gloves or mittens. Check in 30 min. prior to class.
51830 • W • 6:30-7pm • 1/6-1/27
51831 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 1/7-1/28
51832 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 1/9-1/30
51833 • W • 6:30-7pm • 2/3-2/24
51834 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 2/4-2/25
51835 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 2/6-2/27
GLACIAL POLAR HOCKEY BEARS 10-14YRS • $41
Pre-registration required. Learn basic skating skills necessary for 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 3-4pm and Sat 10:45-11:15am. Dress warmly in layers
and bring gloves or mittens. Check in at least 30 min. prior to class.
51842 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 1/7-1/28
51843 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 1/9-1/30
51844 • Th • 4:30-5pm • 2/4-2/25
51845 • Sa • 11:15-11:45am • 2/6-2/278
