Parks, Recreation and Marine

Spring 2024 Teens 

COOKING

BASIC COOKING FOR TEENS
Students will receive Hands-on training in a lecture and kitchen Lab environment. Students will learn culi­nary terms and meaning, different cooking techniques, kitchen/food safety, kitchen math, measuring, food preparation techniques, hand washing, knife safety and cutting techniques, table etiquette, basic nutrition, and substitution. We will cover sautéing, simmering, stir-fry and more your child will be able to name. Identify and properly operate kitchen tools and appliances. No experience needed, for we start off with the ba­sics from boiling water and cracking eggs and gradu­ally increase to more advance culinary challenges like creating a chicken pot pie and stir fry. We will cover snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Ages: 13 -18 years old. Class fee: $130. Material Fee $60.

A Yummy Future
El Dorado Park West
Saturday, 2:30-3:45p.m.

Class #60939    3/2-3/23
Class #60940    4/6-4/27
Class #60941    5/4-5/25

DANCE

MEXICAN FOLKLORICO – INTERMEDIATE 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. *No class: 3/30 & 4/20. 14-18ys.

Irene Portillo Veterans Park

60795 3/16-5/11* 10:45-11:30a.m. Sa $92 

MEXICAN FOLKLORICO - ADVANCED
A very fast-paced class. We will be learning dances from different regions of Mexico. Shows count as a class. Girl students must have dance shoes, practice skirts, hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun. Boys must have dance boots and sweatpants for flexibility. No jeans. Ages: 14-18 years old. Class fee: $92.  *No class: 3/30 & 4/20.

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

Class #60794 3/16-5/11*

ENRICHMENT

ONLINE DRIVER’S EDUCATION
California required course to obtain driver’s permit. Course is fun and interactive; includes parental involve­ment. Coursework can be completed at any time of day or night. DMV accepted completion certificates with successful completion. Driving not included. 14 – 18 years old. Class fee: $40.  

All Good Driving School Inc Online
Everyday

Class #60899    3/1-3/31
Class #60900    4/1-4/30
Class #60901    5/1-5/31

MUSIC

BUILD A BEAT
Want to write a song but don’t know where to start? This class will guide you through the process of composing, recording, protecting, selling, marketing, and promoting your music in today’s environment. All styles are wel­come! Ages: 11- 17 years old. Class fee: $115. *No class: 4/6. Class held at Jammin’ Music-4228 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach.

Jammin’ Music Inc.
Saturday, 4:30 -5:30 p.m.

Class #60718    3/2-4/13* 
Class #60718    4/20-5/25