Parks, Recreation and Marine

Teens Classes Fall 2025

ART AND CULTURAL

CERAMICS WORKSHOP
Learn basic ceramics techniques: coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing, mold making and sculpture. All skill levels welcome. We fire to cone 6. Bring notepad, pencil and material fee to first class. Additional
supplies will be needed, instructor will provide the list. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $35.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park

Class #67480    9/3-10/22         6-9 p.m.           W         $65
Class #67481    9/8-10/27         9a.m.-noon      M         $65
Class #67482    9/7-10/26         1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $65
Class #67486    10/29-11/19     6-9 p.m.           W         $32
Class #67487    11/3-11/24       9a.m.-noon      M         $32
Class #67488    11/2-11/23       1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $32

ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP
In this advanced course we fire to cone 6. Experiment with materials and techniques that do not get covered in the basic ceramics workshop. Feel free to do self-directed projects with guidance during this class. Additional supplies will be available for students who have developed technical sufficiency and want to explore deeper into ceramic processes. Bring samples of work, notepad, pencil, your clay and tools and material fee to first class meeting. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $35.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Class #67479    9/4-10/23         $65
Class #67485    10/30-11/20     $32 

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
In this course, you will learn to draw through a series of skill based exercises. You will learn contour line, positive/negative space, value, shading, perspective, compositions, and more. All skills levels welcome. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 years old and up.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Class #67483    9/8-10/27         $65
Class #67489    11/3-11/24       $32 

OIL PAINTING
Representational oil painting of still life arrangements and landscapes from observation. All skill levels welcome. We will focus on techniques, skill building, color mixing, composition and conceptual skills. Instructor will provide materials list. Ages: 16 years old and up.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class #67484    9/7-10/26         $65
Class #67490    11/2-11/23       $32 

COOKING

BASIC COOKING FOR TEENS
Students will receive hands-on training in a lecture and kitchen lab environment. They will learn culinary terms, cooking techniques, kitchen and food safety, kitchen math, and basic nutrition. Topics include sautéing, simmering, stir-frying, and more. No prior experience required. Ages: 13-19 years old. Class fee: $130. Class materials fee: $60.

A Yummy Future
El Dorado Park West
Saturday, 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Class #67788    9/6-9/27
Class #67789    10/4-10/25
Class #67790    11/1-11/22 

DANCE

MEXICAN FOLKLORICO - INTERMEDIATE
We will be learning dances from different regions of Mexico. This is a very fast paced intermediate class. Students must have some dance experience. Shows count as a class. Attire: closed toe shoes, sweatpants, shorts or skirts for flexibility as well as hair pulled back from face. Ages: 14-18 years old. Class fee: $92. *No class: 7/5.

Irene Portillo   
Veterans Park
Saturday, 10:45-11:30 a.m. 

Class #67590    9/13-11/8           

MEXICAN FOLKLORICO - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
We will be learning dances from different regions of Mexico. Students must have the ability to learn to keep up with fast paced dance steps. Shows count as a class. Attire: closed toe shoes, sweatpants, shorts or skirts for flexibility as well as hair pulled back from face. Ages: 12-19 years old. Class fee: $92.

Irene Portillo   
Veterans Park
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Class #67588    9/13-11/8 

MEXICAN FOLKLORICO - ADVANCED
We will be learning dances from different regions of Mexico. Students must have the ability to learn to keep up with fast paced dance steps. Shows count as a class. Attire: closed toe shoes, sweatpants, shorts or skirts for flexibility as well as hair pulled back from face. Ages: 14-18 years old. Class fee: $92.

Irene Portillo   
Veterans Park
Saturday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Class #67587    9/13-11/8 

DOG TRAINING

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 101 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Learn a variety of real-life rewards and consequences and how to decrease rewards as behaviors are learned without the use of fear or intimidation (no choke chains/prong collars). Class covers foundation behaviors, basic commands used in real-life, and more! Dogs four months and older with current vaccines. Contact 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com for more information. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort   
Marina Vista Park
Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Class #67336    9/6-10/4
Class #67337    10/25-11/22

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 201 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Continue to enhance your relationship with your dog by building on the foundation behaviors you learned in our 101 class. Practice more advanced real life commands with added distance, duration, distractions and more! Vaccines must be current. For more information: 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort   
Marina Vista Park

Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Class #67338    9/6-10/4
Class #67339    10/25-11/22

FITNESS

40-30-20 INTERVAL TRAINING
Increase your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with fun workouts that are challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Bring resistance band and mat. Ages: 16 years old and up. Optional one time equipment fee of up to $15. Class fee: $60. Walk-in fee available. *No class 9/22.

Tami Santy      
Recreation Park
Monday, 6-6:45 p.m.   

Class #67456    9/8-10/13
Class #67457    10/20-11/24 

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS
This full-body workout helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with a combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. For all fitness levels. Bring dumbbells, resistance band, and mat. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available. *No Class 9/18.

Tami Santy      
El Dorado Park West
Thursday, 6-6:45 p.m. 

Class #67460    9/4-10/9           $60
Class #67461    10/23-11/20     $48

CARDIO KICKBOX FUSION
Punch and kick your way to a healthy, strong, resilient body. This cardio-based class will challenge your body and your mind using kickboxing combinations and optional jump roping. All levels welcome. Bring mat and jump rope. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available. *No class 9/23.

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West
Tuesday, 6-6:45 p.m.   

Class #67464    9/2-10/14         $72
Class #67465    10/21-11/25     $60

DANCE WITH CARMEN
A Dance class in Spanish! Have fun while you tone up and dance the stress away. Una clase de baile en Espanol! Diviertete y mantente saludable. Despidete del estres y disfrutate a lo maximo mientras tonificas tu cuerpo. Precio por persona, por clase. Clase en el Parque Silverado.

Carmen Valdivia
Silverado Park
Tuesday Thursday, 9-10 a.m.   

Class #67514    15 +     9/2-9/23           $2
Class #67515    15 +     10/2-10/30       $2
Class #67516    15 +     11/4-11/27       $2 

FOREST BATHING (SHINRIN-YOKU)
This class, led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided sensory experience in El Dorado Park, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This immersive experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. The class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Ages: 12 years old and up. Class fee: $20. Material fee of $5 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Vehicle entrance fee waived with proof of class registration.

Meghan Pinyan           
El Dorado East Regional Park
9-11 a.m.         

Class #67801    9/13-9/13         Sa       
Class #67800    10/5-10/5         Su       
Class #67802    10/11-10/11     Sa       
Class #67803    11/9-11/9         Su
Class #67804    11/22-11/22     Sa       

TAI CHI & QIGONG
A peaceful, ancient Chinese exercise that relaxes the mind and body through slow, controlled movements. It also enhances balance and memory. Ages: 18 years old up. Class fee: $55.

Howard Richner 
Bixby Park

Saturday, 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Class #67453    9/6-9/27
Class #67454    10/4-10/25
Class #67455    11/1-11/22 

YOGA WITH LACEY
Alignment-based yoga includes various poses and movement focusing on strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques link both mind and body awareness. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available.

Lacey Marsac  
Wardlow Park

Class #67383    9/8-9/29           6:15-7:15 p.m.  M         $40
Class #67384    10/6-10/27       6:15-7:15 p.m.  M         $40
Class #67385    11/3-11/24       6:15-7:15 p.m.  M         $40
Class #67386    9/8-9/29           7:30-8:30 p.m.  M         $40\
Class #67387    10/6-10/27       7:30-8:30 p.m.  M         $40
Class #67388    11/3-11/24       7:30-8:30 p.m.  M         $40
Class #67389    9/3-9/24           6:15-7:15 p.m.  W         $40
Class #67390    10/1-10/29       6:15-7:15 p.m.  W         $50
Class #67391    11/5-11/26       6:15-7:15 p.m.  W         $40
Class #67392    9/3-9/24           7:30-8:30 p.m.  W         $40
Class #67393    10/1-10/29       7:30-8:30 p.m.  W         $50
Class #67394    11/5-11/26       7:30-8:30 p.m.  W         $40 

SPORTS

JUJITSU
Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent from one-on-one instruction with 45 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. 

Russell Kelley  
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7-8 p.m.

Class #67365    9/3-9/29                      
Class #67366    10/1-10/29
Class #67367    11/3-11/24 

KARATE
Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate; learn blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks to defend against an attack from one-on-one instruction with 45 years of self-defense. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first week of each month. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com

Russell Kelley  
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 8-9 p.m.

Class #67368    9/3-9/29
Class #67369    10/1-10/29
Class #67370    11/3-11/24 

KARATE - SHOTOKAN
Japanese Karate retains all the traditions of this ancient art. The philosophy and rules of karate will help develop a better form of discipline and respect. Consistent training helps students become stronger and develop confidence. Karate will teach students the customs and courtesies of Japanese culture. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class fee: $95. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. More information will be given during the first class.

Jony Martinez  
Cesar Chavez Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Class #67410    9/1-9/29          
Class #67411    10/1-10/31
Class #67412    11/3-11/26