Parks, Recreation and Marine

Winter 2025 Teen Classes

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: 13-18 years old. Class fee: $130. Class materials fee: $60.

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

Class #68478  12/6 - 12/27    
Class #68479  1/3 - 1/24
Class #68480  2/7 - 2/28

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 - 17 years old. Class fee: $92.

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

Class #68483  12/13 - 2/7

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 - 18 years old. Class fee: $92.

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

Class #68484  12/13 - 2/7

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 - 17 years old. Class fee: $92.

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

Class #68482  12/13 - 2/7

DOG TRAINING DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 101 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Help your dog become a well-behaved family member without the use of fear or intimidation (no choke chains/prong collars). Learn a variety of real-life rewards and consequences and how to decrease rewards as behaviors are learned. 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 #68381  1/10 - 2/7

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 #68382  1/10 - 2/7

FITNESS

40-30-20 INTERVAL TRAINING
A new body, a new you! Lose fat while increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with workouts that are fun, challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that change your body and give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Bring resistance band and mat. Ages: 16 years and up. Optional one time equipment fee of up to $15. Walk-in fee available

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

Class #68344  12/1 - 12/15     $36
Class #68345  1/5 - 1/26         $48
Class #68346  2/2 - 2/23         $48 

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS
This full-body workout boosts your metabolism, blasts away inches and helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with the perfect combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We will use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. All fitness levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring dumbbells and mat. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68350  12/4 - 12/18     $36
Class #68351  1/8 - 1/29         $48
Class #68352  2/5 - 2/26         $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. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring mat and jump rope. Walk-in fee available.

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

Class #68359  12/2 - 12/16     $36
Class #68360  1/6 - 1/27         $48
Class #68361  2/3 - 2/24         $48

YOGA WITH LACEY
This all levels, alignment-based yoga class will include various poses and movement focused upon strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also explored to link both mind and body awareness. Ages: 16 years old and up. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Walk-in fee available. *No Class 1/19.

Lacey Marsac  
Wardlow Park

Class #68408  1/5 - 1/26         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. M         $30
Class #68409  2/2 - 2/23         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. M         $30
Class #68410  1/5 - 1/26         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. M         $30
Class #68411  2/2 - 2/23         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. M         $30
Class #68412  1/7 - 1/28         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. W         $40
Class #68413  2/4 - 2/25         6:15 - 7:15 p.m. W         $40
Class #68414  1/7 - 1/28         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. W         $40
Class #68415  2/4 - 2/25         7:30 - 8:30 p.m. W         $40

MUSIC

BUILD A BEAT
Want to make a song but don’t know where to start? This class will guide you through the process of writing, creating, recording, protecting, selling, marketing, and promoting your music in today’s environment. All styles are welcome! Ages: 12-17 years old. Class fee: $115. Class held at Jammin’ Music, 4228 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach.

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

Class #68392  1/17 - 2/21

SPORTS

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

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

Class #68386  12/1-12/17      
Class #68387  1/5 - 1/30
Class #68388  2/2 - 2/27 

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. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. New students start first week of each month. Visit: www.LakewoodBudoKai.com for more info.

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

Class #68389  12/1-12/17
Class #68390  1/5 - 1/30
Class #68391  2/2 - 2/27

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. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. Ages 10 years old and up. More information will be given during the first class. Class fee: $95. *No Class 12/24.

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

Class #68475  12/1 - 12/29*   
Class #68476  1/2-1/30
Class #68477  2/2 - 2/27