Youth Recreation Programs

The Girls Clubhouse located at 4940 Southern Avenue in the City of South Gate invites youths of our community as well as those from other cities to come and make the most of their spare time, participating in educational and fun activities. For additional information call The Girls Clubhouse at 323-563-5447. PLEASE NOTE: Class registration for residents of South Gate begins September 2, Non-residents may begin to register on September 3, 2008.

BABY HIP HOP BOOGIE

It's back!!!! For children that really want to shake, shake, shake their body! Learn basic dance steps with the upbeat hip hop moves of today.

Age:.................................................3 year olds
Dates:....September 23(Course #10560) 9 Wks
Day & Time:................Tuesday - 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Age:................................................. 4 -6 yrs
Dates:....September 23(Course #10561) 9 Wks
Day & Time:................Tuesday - 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Location:............................Auditorium Main Hall
Instructor:............................Crystal Betancourt
Fees:............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00(N)

BABY BALLET CLASSES

Very basic ballet moves for your young one. Ballet shoes required.

Age:.................................................3 - 5 yrs.
Dates:.....September 23(Course #10559) 9 Wks
Day & Time:................Monday 4:30 PM-5:00 PM
Location:..................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:..................................Maria Matson
Fees:.............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00(N)

BALLET 4 - 5 YEARS

Pre-schooler's enjoy this opportunity to spin, jump and have fun while learning basic ballet positions. Let's Dance! Both boys and girls are welcome! Black or pink leotard, tights and shoes required by second class meeting.

Age:.................................................4 - 5 yrs.
Dates:.....September 22(Course #10562) 9 Wks
Day & Time:................Monday 4:30 PM-5:00 PM
Location:......................Girls Clubhouse Main Hall
Instructor:..................................Maria Matson
Fees:.............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00(N)

BALLET INTERMEDIATE 4 - 5 YRS.

Age:.................................................4 - 5 yrs.
Dates:......September 22(Course #10563) 9 Wks
Day & Time:................Monday - 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Location:......................Girls Clubhouse Main Hall
Instructor:..................................Maria Matson
Fees:............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00(N)

BALLET BEGINNERS 6 - 8 YRS

Beginning classical ballet. Black or pink leotard and tights required by second class meeting.

Age:...............................................6 - 8 yrs.
Dates:....September 22(Course #10564) 9 Wks
Day &Time:...............Monday - 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
Location:..................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:..................................Maria Matson
Fees:............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00(N)

BALLET 9 YRS & OVER

Classical ballet. Black or pink leotard and tights are required by second class meeting.

Age:..............................................9 and over
Dates:.....September 22(Course #10565) 9 Wks
Day & Time:...........Monday -6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:..................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:..................................Maria Matson
Fees:...........................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

CHEERLEADING LESSONS

Want to be a future South Gate Ram or South East Cheerleader? Come and learn the basic cheerleading routines. You will enjoy newexcitingcheerroutines that will give you a step towards your dream. Instructor for the class is Lindsay Cox.

Age:...................................................5 - 8 yrs.
Dates:.....September 24(Course# 10566) 9 Wks
Day & Time:........Wednesday - 5:00 PM --5:45 PM

Age:..................................................9 -12 yrs.
Dates:......September 24(Course# 10567) 9 Wks
Day & Time:........Wednesday - 6:00 PM --6:45 PM

Location:....................................Tot Time Room
Fees:.............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

GUITAR LESSONS

Bring your guitar and get ready to have fun! Basicguitar instruction for the beginning student. Learn chords and how to play different songs.Instructor for this class will be Raul Alcantara.

Beginners Ages:.............................................7 - 12
Dates:..............September 22(Course #10572) 9 Wks
Day & Time:.....................Monday -5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Location:...........................................Girls Clubhouse
Fees:....................................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

Int./ Adv.Ages:...............................................7 - 12
Dates:..............September 22(Course #10573) 9 Wks
Day & Time:.....................Monday -6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:...........................................Girls Clubhouse
Fees:....................................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

HIP HOP & MORE

The Hip Hop dance course will consist of appropriate stretches and fun dance routines. This course will inspire kids to move and be creative. Tango, tap and salsa will also be incorporated.

Age:& Time:.......6-8 yrs. - 4 :00-4:45 PM (Course 10574)
Age:& Time:.....9-12 yrs. - 5 :00-5:45 PM (Course 10575)
Age:& Time:......13 & over - 6:00-6:45 PM (Course 10576)
Dates:..........................................September 25(9 Wks)
Day:...............................................................Thursday
Location:.........................................Auditorium Main Hall
Instructor:.........................................Crystal Betancourt
Fee:..........................................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

ICE SKATING LESSONS

Introductory Ice Skating Class through South Gate Parks & Recreation. The 30 minute group class will be offered once per week for four weeks. New skaters will learn the basics. Skate rental is included with registration. Skaters are welcome to skate the public session free of charge from 3:00 -5:30p.m. on the day of the group lessons. Classes will be taught by an Iceland Staff Instructor. Registration begins September 2nd. Session I will take place from September 4th - 25th. Session II will take place from October 7th - 28th. Classes will be held at Paramount Iceland, located at 8041 Jackson Street, Paramount, CA 90723.

Age:...................................4 -6 yrs. (Tot Class)
Dates:……...September 25(Course #10580) 9 Wks
Day & Times:............Thursday - 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Fees:.......................................$45.00 (R) /(NR)

Age:...........................7 & over yrs. (Alpha Class)
Dates:……...September 25(Course #10578) 9 Wks
Day & Times:............Thursday - 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Fees:.......................................$45.00 (R) /(NR)

MEXICAN FOLK DANCE 3 - 5 YRS

Learn the basic steps of all types of Mexican folk dances. Boys are welcome.

Age:...................................................3 - 5 yrs.
Dates:……...September 23(Course #10585) 9 Wks
Day & Times:.............Tuesday - 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Location:....................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:.....................................Vanessa Diaz
Fees:..............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

MEXICAN FOLK 6 - 8 YRS

Learn the beautiful world of Folkloric Dancing with colors, costumes and music. Boys and girls are encouraged to dance.

Age:..................................................6 - 8 yrs.
Dates:.......September 24(Course #10586) 9 Wks
Day & Time:...........Wednesday- 5:00 PM-5:45 PM
Location:.............................Auditorium Main Hall
Instructor:.......................................Mary Lastra
Fees:..............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

MEXICAN FOLK 9 -16 YRS

Learn the beautiful world of folkloric dancing with colors, costumes and music. Boys and girls are welcome.

Age:...............................................9 - 16 yrs.
Dates:......september 24(Course #10587) 9 Wks
Day & Time:.........Wednesday-5:45 PM-6:45 PM
Location:............................Auditorium Main Hall
Instructor:.....................................Mary Lastra
Fees:............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

MEXICAN DANCE 9 - 16 YRS INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Learn dances from various regions of Mexico. Instructor will promote, if student is ready and capable.

Age:.................................................9 - 17 yrs.
Dates:......September 24(Course #10588) 9 Wks
Day & Time:...........Wednesday-6:30 PM-7:15 PM
Location:.............................Auditorium Main Hall
Instructor:.......................................Mary Lastra
Fees:..............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

MODERN DANCE 6 - 12 YRS

Do you want to dance like the hottest pop stars? Interested in learning the latest pop and jazz moves? Join this class and have some fun.

Age:................................................6 -12 yrs.
Dates:......September 23(Course #10589) 9 Wks
Day & Time:.............Tuesday - 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
Location:......................Girls Clubhouse Main Hall
Instructor:....................................Vanessa Diaz
Fees:.............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

MUSIC/DANCE CLASS

Come out and be a star too! If you love High School Musical, then you'll love this signing and dance class!! This class will be taught by Crystal Betancourt.

Age:...............................................8 - 16 yrs
Dates:.....September 23(Course #10592) 9Wks
Day & Time:........................Tuesday - 6:30 PM
Location:........................................Auditorium
Fees:...........................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

PIANO LESSONS

Always wanted to take lessons but never had time? Now's the time to make your dream a reality! Learn to play the basics and play a song by the end of class.

Age:................................................7 - 15 yrs
Dates:..............................September 25(9 Wks)
Day &Time:...................Thursday- 4:00-4:45 PM
Course #:.............................................(10595)
Day &Time:..................Thursday - 5:00-5:45 PM
Course #:.............................................(10596)
Location:...................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:...................................Raul Alcantara
Fees:..............................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

SALSA DANCE LESSONS

Want to learn basic steps so you can show off to your friends. Bring a partner or a friend and come learn all the moves. Instructor will inform you what is needed on the first class. Class will take place at the Senior Center. The instructor for this class will be Lilly Nuñez.

Age:..............................................13 - 17yrs
Dates:.....September 24(Course #10597) 9Wks
Day & Time:......Wednesday 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Location:....................................Senior Center
Fees:...........................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

TINY TWO'S

This 9 week class for boys and girls requires parentinvolvement and will encourage groupsocialization/participation in story telling, games, action songs, music, and crafts. Birth certificaterequired.

Dates:......................................September 22(9 Wks)
Day &Time:..............Mon /Wed - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Course #:.....................................................(10620)
Dates:.......................................September 23(9 Wks)
Day &Time:..............Tues/Thurs - 10:30 AM -12:00 PM
Course#:......................................................(10621)
Day &Time:.............Tues/Thurs - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Course#..........................................................10421
Age:.................................................................2 yrs.
Location:............................................Gilrs Clubhouse
Fees:......................................$50.00 (R) / $60.00 (N)

TEEN BELLY DANCE 13 YRS & OVER

Come out and learn the basic steps to becoming a graceful belly dancer. Class attire to be announced at first class meeting.

Age:......................................................13yrs & over
Dates:……...........September 22(Course# 10638) 9 Wks
Day & Time:.......................Monday - 6:00 PM- 6:45 PM
Location:..............................................Banquet Room
Instructor:..................................................Lily Nuñez
Fees:......................................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

TOT TIME

Children 3-5 will learn primary numbers, colors, shapes and the alphabet. Children will also learn to follow directions and socialize with other children through games, songs, puzzles and crafts. *Must be potty trained (Birth certificate required).

Dates:................................September 22(9 Wks)
Days:.................................Monday & Wednesday
Times:...............9:00 -11:00 AM (Course# 10625)
Times:...............12:00 -2:00 AM (Course# 10626)
Age:......................................................3- 5 yrs.
Location:.............Girls Clubhouse - Tot Time Room
Fees:...............................$55.00 (R) / $68.00 (N)

Dates:.................................September 23(9 Wks)
Days:....................................Tuesday & Thursday
Times:................9:00 -11:00 AM (Course# 10627)
Times:................12:00 -2:00 AM (Course# 10639)
Age:.......................................................3- 5 yrs.
Location:.............Girls Clubhouse - Tot Time Room
Fees:................................$55.00 (R) / $68.00 (N)

YOGA

Yoga, an exhilarating and exciting class for all shapes and sizes. This class will build self-esteem, flexibility, coordination, breathing control, balancing andstretching. Boys and girls are welcome! Please bring your own mat & towel.Instructor for this class will be Maria Matson.

Age:...................................................5 - 12 yrs.
Dates:……....September 22(Course# 10433) 9 Wks
Day & Time:...............Monday - 7:00 PM- 7:45 PM
Location:.....................................Girls Clubhouse
Instructor:......................................Maria Matson
Fees:................................$32.00 (R) / $40.00 (N)

YOUNG OLYMPIANS SELF DEFENSE AND SAFETY AWARENESS

Master physical and verbal skills for self-defense. Builds confidence, self-discipline and teaches valuables safety tips. The class registration is on site.

Ages................................................5 and over
Date:.............................June25 - September 17
Day & Time:......................Wednesday - 5:15 PM
Location:.....................................Banquet Room
Fees:..........................................$6.00 per class