| 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
AMAZING ART 5-16yrs $35
Learn verbiage, styles & mediums of art. Allows for childs creativity. Dress for a mess! $20 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder. 5-9yrs 44930 Sa 9-10am 6/7-6/28 College Est 44931 Sa 10-11am 7/19-8/9 College Est 10-16yrs 44932 Sa 9-10am 6/7-6/28 College Est 44933 Sa 10-11am 7/19-8/9 College Est
YOUNG ARTISTS 6-12yrs $35
Create a Self Portrait, Landscape, Still Life and 3 dimensional masterpiece. Use different medium such as chalk, oil pastel, clay and water color. Learn basics of composition, color and drawing. Dress for an art experience. $10 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Stone. 44934 Sa 11am-noon 7/19-8/9 Stearns
TAP, BALLET AND JAZZ 6-13yrs $30/36
Youth learn to dance and develop flexibility, coordination and confidence. Short dance routine taught with basic stretches, arm and foot positions, rhythms, and posture. To avoid distracting children, parents requested to leave class during instruction. Instructor: Miss Pat. 44935 M 5:30-6:15pm 5/5-6/2 (5-wks) Bixby 44936 M 5:30-6:15pm 6/16-7/21 (6-wks) Bixby 44937 M 5:30-6:15pm 7/28-8/25 (5-wks) Bixby
CHILDRENS 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. Intermediate (7-12yrs) 44938 Sa 9:30-10:30am 5/3-5/31 44939 Sa 9:30-10:30am 6/7-6/28 44940 Sa 9:30-10:30am 7/5-7/26 44941 Sa 9:30-10:30am 8/2-8/30 Beginning (4-9yrs) 44942 Sa 10:30-11:30am 5/3-5/31 44943 Sa 10:30-11:30am 6/7-6/28 44944 Sa 10:30-11:30am 7/5-7/26 44945 Sa 10:30-11:30am 8/2-8/30
BEG. BALLET 4 1/2-7yrs $39
She/he will learn the basic ballet positions and how to combine steps together. Perfect for learning body coordination. Instructor is sensitive to all levels and emphasizes fun. (5-wks) Instructor: Grauten. 45871 Th 11:30-12:30am 6/19-7/17 Recreation 45872 Th 11:30-12:30am 7/24-8/21 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. (16-wks) Instructor: Portillo. 44946 W 6-6:45pm 5/7-8/20 Veterans
MEXICAN FOLK DANCE (Int-Adv) see below $85
Mexican dances from Mexico and Spain. Footwork and basic steps covered. Some Saturday performances considered class lessons teaching self-confidence and outgrowing shyness. Teacher requests parents not be present during class. Participants must wear dance shoes (not tap) and loose clothing. No Tennis shoes or sandals. Must pre-register. (16-wks) Instructor: Portillo. *No class 5/24 & 7/5. Intermediate (7-11yrs) 43312 Sa 10:45-11:30am 5/3-8/30* Veterans Advanced (12+yrs) 43313 Sa 9-10am 5/3-8/30* Veterans
YOUTH MUSIC
PIANO 7-18yrs $105Beginning class for children with little or no 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. One piano, maximum 6 students. Piano book needed; cost $10. (8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom. 44949 M 4-5pm 6/23-8/11 Recreation
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. (6-wks) Instructor: Kahlia. *No class 5/26. 44950 M 7-8pm 5/5-6/9* Heartwell 44951 M 7-8pm 6/16-7/14 Heartwell 44952 M 7-8pm 7/28-8/25 Heartwell
KRAZY KIDS KARAOKE 10-16yrs $40
Join the Karaoke Kraze sweeping the nation. Individual instruction will include: building self-esteem and self-confidence, song choice, microphone techniques, videotaped performances and a grand finale show where you can invite friends and family. Join a relaxed and fun environment for children who love to sing. Students may bring their own Karaoke CD. Instructor has over 700 songs to choose from. Come for fun and leave your cares at the door. (6-wks) Instructor: James.
44953 Th 6-7:30pm 5/22-6/26 El Dorado W
YOUTH ENRICHMENT
KIDSTAGE (Youth Acting Workshop) 7-12yrs $58
KidStage is an international after school drama program for youth. This class is designed to give kids the opportunity to discover theatre and acting, build self-confidence, leadership and teamwork skills while having fun in a safe, creative environment. Classes are organized to use theater games, acting and drama exercises that empower children to discover the performer inside us all. Curriculum includes improvisation, movement, voice, theatre terminology and much more. $3 material fee payable at first class. (4-wks) 45018 Tu 6-7pm 5/6-5/27 Veterans 45019 Tu 6-7pm 6/3-6/24 Veterans 45020 Tu 6-7pm 7/8-7/29 Veterans 45021 Tu 6-7pm 8/5-8/26 Veterans 45022 W 5-6pm 5/7-5/28 Recreation 45023 W 5-6pm 6/4-6/25 Recreation 45024 W 5-6pm 7/9-7/30 Recreation 45025 W 5-6pm 8/6-8/27 Recreation Movies by Kids students receive a professionally edited DVD of their projects.
NEW! CLAYMATION CREATIONS 7-13yrs $182
Have you ever wanted to make movies like Chicken Run or Wallace & Gromit? In Movies By Kids, students create, storyboard, and animate clay characters using stop-motion animation. Students operate digital video equipment, and supply character voices, to create an animated short film! Pay $30 material fee to instructor. Class held outdoors. Instructor: Movies by Kids Staff. 45034 M-F 9am-noon 6/23-6/27 El Dorado W
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! 7-13yrs $182
In Movies By Kids, make a movie where youre the writer, director, and star! Learn to write and storyboard an idea, scout locations and film the movie. Experience the ultimate in creativity from the first call of Action to Thats a wrap! Pay $30 material fee to instructor. Class held outdoors. Instructor: Movies by Kids Staff. 45036 M-F 9am-noon 7/14-7/18 El Dorado W
NEW! MOVIES BY KIDS ACTING 7-13yrs $182
Have you always wanted to act in front of a camera, or improve acting skills for film or tv? In our acting camp, well do various fun skits that emphasize different aspects of acting and create commercials that the students write and star in. Pay $30 material fee to instructor. Instructor: Movies by Kids Staff. 45047 M-F 9am-noon 8/4-8/8 El Dorado W
NEW! ACTION FILMMAKING CAMP 7-13yrs $182
Do you love action films? Help write, direct, and produce an action flick with costumes, sound effects, and fake martial arts! Martial arts experts will assist with stage training and film choreography. Outdoor class. Pay $30 material fee to instructor. Instructor: Movies by Kids Staff. 45048 M-F 9am-noon 8/18-8/22 El Dorado W
FASHION MODELING 8-18yrs $38
Introduction to modeling industry while polishing social skills, and learning posture, the proper way to sit and walk, runway modeling, wardrobe coordination, and skin and hair care. Culminates in a fashion show for family and friends. Pay $3 material fee in class. (5-wks) Instructor: Miedema. 45049 Tu 4-5pm 7/8-8/5 El Dorado W 45050 Tu 5-6pm 7/8-8/5 El Dorado W
NEW! CHESS DAY CAMP 6-18yrs $250
Chess camp run by U.S. Chess Master Joe Hanley. Learn all tactical ideas in chess and learn a solid foundation into strategy. Youth will play games in a tournament where trophies and medals are awarded. Bring lunch. Camp held at 7390 Center Ave, Huntington Beach. Call 714-925-3195 for directions. 45051 M-Th 9am-5pm 6/30-7/3
NEW! MORNING CHESS CAMP 6-18yrs $125
Learn all the basic rules, movement/capturing of the pieces, and basic strategy. Each student will compete in a tournament where trophies and medals will be awarded. Camp will be held at 7390 Center Ave, Huntington Beach. Please call 714-925-3195 for directions/info. 45873 M-F 9am-noon 7/28-8/1
CHESS (Beg & Adv) 6-18yrs $50
Beg. earn piece movement, value and set-up, with basic rules. Adv. learn beginning strategy, with tactical and checkmating patterns. Pizza & soda at class. Tournament at last class with awards. $22 material fee. (includes book Have fun with checkmates) Repeat students with book have an $8 material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Hanley. *No class 5/26. 45052 M 5-7pm 5/5-6/2* College Est 45053 M 5-7pm 6/16-7/7 College Est 45054 M 5-7pm 7/21-8/11 College Est
READING DEVELOPMENT Grds 2-6 $100
Individualized PHONICS reading program improves decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and fluency. Testing allows trained teachers to implement and teach specific learning programs. Parents receive a computer printout of test results. Classes held at 5373 E. 2nd Street. *No class 5/26. Pay $35 material fee in class. Instructor: Readwrite Educational Solutions. 44627 M/W 3:45-4:45pm 5/5-6/4 2nd St 44628 M/W 3:45-4:45pm 6/23-7/21 2nd St 44629 M/W 3:45-4:45pm 7/14-8/11 2nd St
MATH DEVELOPMENT Grds 2-6 $100
Individualized math program pinpoints skill gaps. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are continually reinforced to build fundamental knowledge, leading to increased confidence as automaticity grows. Parents receive printout of test results. Pay $35 material fee in class. Classes held at 5373 E. 2nd Street. No class 5/26. 44630 M/W 4:45-5:45pm 5/5-6/4 2nd St 44631 M/W 4:45-5:45pm 6/23-7/21 2nd St 44632 M/W 4:45-5:45pm 7/14-8/11 2nd St
YOUTH FITNESS
YOGA FOR YOUTH 6-9yrs $40 Have your child experience calmness through yoga breathing while gaining self-control and focus with fun postures and yoga games. Bring mat to class. (4-wks) Instructor: DAmbrosio. 45067 Tu 4-5pm 5/6-5/27 Recreation 45068 Tu 4-5pm 6/3-6/24 Recreation 45069 Tu 4-5pm 7/1-7/22 Recreation 45070 Tu 4-5pm 8/5-8/26 Recreation
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, 6511 E. Pacific Coast Highway, unit G2-B, at the Long Beach Market Place (2nd St./PCH). Instructor: Hall & staff. (6-wks) 45081 Tu 4:15-5pm 5/6-6/10 45082 Tu 4:15-5pm 7/1-8/5
YOUTH SPORTS
NEW! HALF DAY CAMPS see below $99
Participants will learn the basic and advanced techniques of soccer and
compete in an age-appropriate "world cup" tournament. Dribbling, passing,
receiving and shooting will be presented to 8-years old and younger players;
advanced dribbling moves, tactical team aspects (i.e. possession,
combination play), and attacking the goal as a unit will be taught to players
9 years and above.
4.5-6yrs
45993 M-F 1-5pm 7/21-7/26 El Dorado W
7-8yrs
45994 M-F 1-5pm 7/21-7/26 El Dorado W
9-12yrs
45995 M-F 1-5pm 7/21-7/26 El Dorado W NEW! INDOOR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL 10-17yrs $40 Want to make the school team, or just have fun? Learn rules and improve skills through drills and scrimmages. Sign up early, class space limited. One guardian must remain at class. (8-wks) Instructor: Martin. 45109 Su 4-6pm 5/11-6/29 Pan Am
JAMAS GYMNASTICS (Beg-Int) see below $50
Boys and girls have fun learning gymnastics events; floor exercise, uneven parallel bars, vault and beam. All levels taught: Beg-Int; increasing balance, coordination and strength that benefits all sports you play. (5-wks) *No class 5/24 & 7/5. Instructor: Jama and staff. Beginning-I (4-9yrs) 45110 Sa 11:15am-noon 5/10-6/14* Wardlow 45111 Sa 11:15am-noon 6/21-7/26* Wardlow 45112 Sa 11:15am-noon 8/2-8/30 Wardlow Beginning-I (4-6yrs) 45113 Tu 4-4:45pm 5/6-6/3 Wardlow 45114 Tu 3:30-4:15pm 6/17-7/15 Wardlow 45115 Tu 3:30-4:15pm 7/22-8/19 Wardlow *Beginning-II / Intermediate (6yrs & up) 45116 Tu 4:45-5:45pm 5/6-6/3 Wardlow 45117 Tu 4:15-5:15pm 6/17-7/15 Wardlow 45118 Tu 4:15-5:15pm 7/22-8/19 Wardlow *Intermediate prerequisite: ability to perform cartwheels, one-arm cartwheels, round-offs and standing backbends.
PUTTING PLAY FOR KIDS - Level I 6-9yrs $65
Children can learn putting motions and fundamentals through easy and fun experiences. Parents may also play along. Putters available for inclass use. Pay $10 book fee at class. Heartwell Golf Course. Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, Class A LPGA Member. 2007 US Kids Top 50 Teacher. *No class 5/26. 45119 M 5-6pm 5/12-6/9* Putting 45120 M-Th 4-5pm 6/16-6/19 Putting 45121 M-Th 4-5pm 7/7-7/10 Putting 45122 M-Th 4-5pm 7/14-7/17 Putting 45123 M-Th 4-5pm 7/21-7/24 Putting 45124 M-Th 4-5pm 7/28-7/31 Putting
GOLF PLAY FOR KIDS - Level I 6-9yrs $65 Recommended: Putting Play - Level I. Beg. classes use creative and innovative teaching models, simple science, and games, to help children understand and enjoy golf mechanical motions of chipping and full swing. Clubs available for class use. Range balls not included in Full Swing classes. Heartwell Golf Course. (4-classes) Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, Class A LPGA Member. 2007 US Kids Top 50 Teacher. *No class 5/27 & 5/28. 45158 W 4-5pm 5/14-6/11* Chipping 45159 M-Th 11:15am-12:15pm 6/16-6/19 Chipping 45160 M-Th 11:15am-12:15pm 7/7-7/10 Chipping 45161 M-Th 11:15am-12:15pm 7/14-7/17 Chipping 45162 M-Th 11:15am-12:15pm 7/21-7/24 Chipping
45163 M-Th 11:15am-12:15pm 7/28-7/31 Chipping
45164 W 5-6pm 5/13-6/10* Swing 45165 M-Th 9-10am 6/16-6/19 Swing 45166 M-Th 9-10am 7/7-7/10 Swing 45167 M-Th 9-10am 7/14-7/17 Swing 45168 M-Th 9-10am 7/21-7/24 Swing 45169 M-Th 9-10am 7/28-7/31 Swing
GOLF PLAY - Level 2 5-9yrs $65
Mandatory Prerequisite: All Golf Play - Level I class must be completed; Putting, Chipping, & Swing. Advanced mechanics and sensations of putting, chipping, pitching, half swing, full swing, and drivers taught. Clubs needed: Putter, Pitching Wedge, 7 Iron & Driver. Range balls not included. Heartwell Golf Course. Instructor: Nancy Dunn-Kato, Class A LPGA Member. 2007 US Kids Top 50 Teacher. *No class 5/28. 45170 W 5-6pm 5/14-6/11* 45171 M-Th 5:15-6:15pm 6/16-6/19 Putting/Chipping/Swing 45172 M-Th 5:15-6:15pm 7/7-7/10 Putting/Chipping/Swing 45173 M-Th 5:15-6:15pm 7/14-7/17 Putting/Chipping/Swing 45174 M-Th 5:15-6:15pm 7/21-7/24 Putting/Chipping/Swing 45175 M-Th 5:15-6:15pm 7/28-7/31 Putting/Chipping/Swing
NEW! SOCCER 1 5-6yrs $95/85
Learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Fun skill games are played at every session. Shin guards are required after first meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff. (8/7-wks) *No class 5/23 & 5/24. 45209 F 4:35-5:20pm 4/25-6/20* (8-wk) El Dorado W 45210 Sa 10:50-11:35am 4/26-6/21* (8-wk) El Dorado W 45211 F 4:35-5:20pm 7/11-8/22 (7-wk) El Dorado W 45212 Sa 10:50-11:35am 7/12-8/23 (7-wk) El Dorado W
NEW! SOCCER 2 7-8yrs $95/85
Play the exciting game of soccer! Explore the sport in an instructional and nurturing environment. Skill building will be explored fully on the soccer field by young soccer aficionados. Shin guards are required after first meeting. Instructor: Kidz Love Soccer Staff (8/7-wks) *No class 5/23 & 5/24. 45218 F 5:20-6:05pm 4/25-6/20* (8-wk) El Dorado W 45222 Sa 11:35-12:20pm 4/26-6/21* (8-wk) El Dorado W 45223 F 5:20-6:05pm 7/11-8/22 (7-wk) El Dorado W 45224 Sa 11:35-12:20pm 7/12-8/23 (7-wk) El Dorado W
NEW! SOCCER 3 9-11yrs $95/85
See above description. (8/7-wks) 45233 F 5:20-6:20pm 4/25-6/20* (8-wk) El Dorado W 45234 Sa 11:35- | 
