Teens Classes Spring 2023
*Spring Class Registration Begins Monday, February 6
Enrichment
Online Drivers 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. Ages: 14-18 years old. Class fee: $40.
All Good Driving School
Online
Class # 56080 12/1-12/31 Everyday
Class # 56081 1/2-1/31 Everyday
Class # 56082 2/1-2/28 Everyday
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. Class fee: $30.Material fee: $30. *No class: 4/9.
Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Class # 57826 3/1-4/19 6-9 p.m. W
Class # 57828 3/5-4/30* 1:30-4:30 p.m. Su
Class # 57827 3/6-4/24 9 a.m.-noon M
Class # 57833 5/1-5/22 9 a.m.-noon M
Class # 57832 5/3-5/24 6-9 p.m. W
Class # 57834 5/7-5/28 1:30-4:30 p.m. Su
Advanced Ceramics Workshop
This is an advanced course. We fire to cone 6. We will be experimenting 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 section. Additional supplies will be available or students who have developed technical sufficiency and have a desire 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. Material fee: $32.
Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
Class # 57829 3/2-4/20 $62
Class # 57835 5/4-5/25 $30
Drawing Fundamentals
Yes. You CAN learn to draw. It is a skill that everyone can learn with practice. In this course, you will learn how to draw through a series of skill based focused exercises. You will learn contour line, positive/negative space, value, perspective, shading, composition, and more. Ages: 16 years old and up.
Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Class # 57825 3/6-4/24 $60
Class # 57831 5/1-5/22 $30
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. Ages: 16 years old and up. *No class: 4/9.
Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class # 57824 3/5-4/30* $60
Class # 57830 5/7-5/28 $30
Dance
Belly Dance
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Beginning class meets at 6:15 p.m., intermediate meets at 7:30 p.m. and advanced meets at 8:45 p.m. Ages: 14 years old and up. Class fee: $39.
Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday
Class # 57359 3/20-4/17 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Class # 57361 3/20-4/17 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Class # 57363 3/20-4/17 8:45-9:45 p.m.
Class # 57360 4/24-5/22 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Class # 57362 4/24-5/22 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Class # 57364 4/24-5/22 8:45-9:45 p.m
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 # 57339 4/15-5/6
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 # 57341 4/15-5/13
Fitness
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. Bring dumbbells and mat. Walk in fee available. Ages: 16 years old and up. *No class: 3/30 & 5/11.
Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West
Thursday, 6-6:45 p.m.
Class # 56167 3/2-4/13* $66
Class # 56168 4/20-5/25* $55
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 mat. One time equipment fee of up to $35. Ages: 16 years old and up. Walk-in fee available. Class fee: $55. *No class: 3/27 & 5/8.
Tami Santy
Recreation Park
Monday, 6-6:45 p.m.
Class # 56163 3/6-4/10*
Class # 56164 4/17-5/22*
Capoeira
A powerful Martial Art that combines music, dance, and acrobatics. An Afro-Brazilian art that will increase stamina, balance, and flexibility while achieving a total body work out. Ages: 10 years old and up. Class held at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood. *No class: 5/29.
Courtney Day Claverie
Mayfair Park
Monday, Wednesday, 7-8:15 p.m.
Class # 57350 3/1-3/29 $90
Class # 57351 4/3-4/26 $80
Class # 57352 5/1-5/31* $80
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 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 # 56127 3/1-3/29 6:15-7:15 p.m. W $50
Class # 56133 3/1-3/29 7:30-8:30 p.m. W $50
Class # 56109 3/6-3/27 6:15-7:15 p.m. M $40
Class # 56115 3/6-3/27 7:30-8:30 p.m. M $40
Class # 56110 4/3-4/24 6:15-7:15 p.m. M $40
Class # 56116 4/3-4/24 7:30-8:30 p.m. M $40
Class # 56128 4/5-4/26 6:15-7:15 p.m. W $40
Class # 56134 4/5-4/26 7:30-8:30 p.m. W $40
Class # 56111 5/1-5/22 6:15-7:15 p.m. M $40
Class # 56117 5/1-5/22 7:30-8:30 p.m. M $40
Class # 56129 5/3-5/31 6:15-7:15 p.m. W $50
Class # 56135 5/3-5/31 7:30-8:30 p.m. W $50
Sports
Jujitsu
Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent from one-on-one instruction with 40 years of self-defense defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first Monday or Wednesday of each month. www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. *No class: 5/29.
Russell Kelley
Stearns Champions Park
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7-8 p.m.
Class # 57391 3/6-3/31
Class # 57392 4/3-4/28
Class # 57393 5/1-5/31*
Karate
Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate; learn blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks to defend against an attack from one-on-one instruction with 40 years of self-defense. Class is for beginners and advanced students. New students start first Monday or Wednesday of each month. www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. Ages: 13 years old and up. Class fee: $45. *No class: 5/29.
Russell Kelley
Stearns Champions Park
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-9 p.m.
Class # 57394 3/6-3/31
Class # 57395 4/3-4/28
Class # 57396 5/1-5/31*
Karate - Shotokan
Japanese Karate retains all the traditions of this ancient art. The philosophy and rules of karate help develop 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. More information will be given during the first class. Ages: 12 years old and up. Class fee: $85.*No class: 5/29.
Jony Martinez
Cesar Chavez Park
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:15-8:30 p.m.
Class # 57400 3/1-3/31
Class # 57401 4/3-4/28
Class # 57402 5/1-5/31*