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Recreation Services - Classes and Activities
![]() Youth Sports ProgramsSmall Fry Sluggers LeagueWhere else will you find candy-themed teams for tots? Plus six weeks of T-Ball sportsmanship, skills, and overall fun! This program will include a t-shirt, hat, and participation award for each child. First meeting will be an informational meeting only. Practices will include 30 minutes of practice, followed by 30 minutes of scrimmages. The final day of the program will include the Big Game and BBQ.Fee: $35 - 6 week session Location: Santiago Elementary (24982 Rivendell Dr.) For more information or to register call: SVUSD at 768-0981, press 3
Summer Kids' FactoryKids' Factory will operate at 5 schools Monday through Friday, from June 26 through July 28. Trained recreation staff will conduct a variety of age appropriate activities, including crafts, table games, sports, and more! Children are permitted to enter and leave the premises at their own discretion unless otherwise specified by parents. Parents are responsible for providing any necessary transportation before and after the program. Kids' Factory is a FREE drop-in program which offers recreational activities and is not considered an accredited child care program. All activities are held outdoors and are subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, wind, and extreme heat or cold. If weather conditions are questionable, you can check on the status of Kids' Factory sites by calling the Weather Hotline, 460-2735, after 8:00 AM.Locations: Pittsford Park, La Madera, Portola, Santiago, and Gates Elementary Schools To register: On-site registration by a parent or legal guardian is required. For more info call: SVUSD at 768-0981, press 3
Activities In Motion (AIM) Mobil Recreation ProgramIt'll be another hot summer in the City parks! Take advantage of the fun activities offered at the Activities in Motion (AIM) trailer all summer long. The AIM trailer encourages kids to come outside to participate in board games, caroms, sports, ping-pong, arts and crafts and a variety of other recreational activities all in the beautiful setting of a neighborhood park! When weather conditions are questionable, please call the Weather Hotline at 460-2735.Fee: Free For more info: Call the SVUSD at 768-0981, press 3
Music TogetherHere is your chance to experience a nationwide, research-based "Music Together" program for children birth to 5 years old and the adults who love them!Children will have many opportunities to create and play. Each class is packed with new songs, rhymes, movement activities and instrumental sessions. This is an introduction to a lifetime of musical enjoyment! But best of all it is fun! Free Demo Class on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00am. Please RSVP to 350-8983. Instructor: Elena Salisbury, MM from Russian Conservatory, registered Music Together teacher Fee: 115 for first child, additional siblings $100 per child - 6 week session. Babies under the age of 8 months free with registered sibling. Materials included in tuition are 2 CD's, parent guide and songbook Location: Lake Forest Community Center (25550 Commercentre Dr) To register call: Music Together at 350-8983
Seriously Awesome SittersHere's the ultimate babysitter preparation class! Not only will you become certified in Basic First Aid and Adult, Child and Infant CPR, but you'll also learn how to market your services, safely care for children, make healthy snacks, and entertain kids so that you'll be recognized as an awesome sitter that will be asked back again and again! Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope, pen/pencil, lunch, and infant-sized doll or Teddy Bear to class.Instructor: Workshops on Wellness - Sabrina Bradley, MS, CHES Fee: $40 - 1 time workshop Materials fee: An additional $40 materials fee due to the instructor in class (for training manuals certification cards, mannequins, supplies, etc.). Location: Lake Forest Community Center (25550 Commercentre Dr.) To Register: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Activities Registration Form on page 28 with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest
Youth Kung Fu and Conditioning ClassKung fu stresses self-discipline, self-defense and personal growth. Students will learn that life is about balance and self-discipline. With a balanced mind and body, all obstacles can be overcome and all goals met. Kung fu is not about winning or losing, it is about focus, enrichment and tolerance for others. This class will encourage self-control and respect for others. Classes are taught in a relaxed environment. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Shoes are optional. In order to insure quality instruction and comfort, there is a 15-student limit for this class. Instructor: Mathew CarverFee: $60 - 4 week session (2 x per week) Location: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts (22821 Lake Forest Drive #112) For More Information or To Register Call: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts at 587-3076
FamilyBeginning and Intermediate GuitarPlaying the guitar is an enjoyable way to enrich your life through music. This class is designed to build a strong foundation for people with no experience playing the guitar. Students will learn several open position chords and many strum styles and time signatures. Students must bring their own guitar and tuner.Instructor: Ronald Gorman Fee: $85-5 week session Location: Lake Forest Community Center Room (25550 Commercentre Dr) To Register: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Activities Registration Form on page 28 with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest Beg Class
Adult, Child & Infant CPRThe ability to perform CPR properly is a lifesaving skill that everyone could benefit from learning. This American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) course meets the requirements of OSHA and is EMSA approved for daycare providers. This course covers CPR and the Heimlich maneuver for adults, children and infants. In addition, each participant will have his/her own manikins on which to practice. Participants will receive a certification card which is valid for 2 years. Participants should bring a self-addressed stamped envelope.Instructor: Workshops on Wellness - Sabrina Bradley, MS, CHES Fee: $25 (Pre-registration is required for this course and space is limited) Materials fee: An additional $10 materials fee is due to instructor the day of class. Location: Lake Forest Community Center (25550 Commercentre Dr) To Register: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Activities Registration Form on page 28 with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest
Basic First AidThis American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) course meets OSHA requirements and is EMSA-approved for daycare providers. This course covers how to treat bleeding, burns, shock and other emergencies. Participants will receive a First Aid card valid for three years. Participants should bring a self-addressed stamped envelopeInstructor: Workshops on Wellness Sabrina Bradley, MS,CHES Fee: Free (Pre-registration is required for this course and there is limited space) Materials fee: An additional $10 materials fee is due to instructor the day of class. Location: El Toro Branch Library Community Room (24672 Raymond Way) To Register Call: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Excursion Registration Form on page 28 with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest
AdultA Fast & Easy Twist On WallsJoin a professional faux painter with 18years experience doing homes, businesses and hotels and learn a faster, and easier way to looks such as "Old World," Tuscan, marble, rustic and suede. Linda Coffman's unique approach combines faux with a special double roller for a faster, easier and very professional look. Learn how to choose colors, perfect ceilings and corners, and use of glaze and how to combine her look with other faux techniques. Save thousands of dollars. This class is perfect for beginners! WARNING: Your neighbors may ask you to do their walls! To see completed walls using this method please go to twistonwalls.com.Instructor: Linda Coffman Fee: $30 - one time workshop Materials Fee: A materials fee of $27 for the "Twist On Walls" painting kit will be collected in class by the instructor. Location: Lake Forest Community Center (25550 Commercentre Dr) To Register: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Activity Registration Form on page with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest.
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy PeopleSome music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don't need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you'll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop.Total beginners can request a free pamphlet by sending a SASE to: Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 1019 N. Plymouth Court, Gilbert, AZ 85234.Instructor: Craig Coffman Fee: $28 - one time workshop Materials Fee: A materials fee of $26 + tax is due to the instructor in class for the workbook and 60 minute practice CD or Cassette Location: Lake Forest Community Center (25550 Commercentre Dr) To Register: Mail or hand deliver the Lake Forest Activity Registration Form on page 28 with a check made payable to: City of Lake Forest.
Kung Fu: Self-DefenseOver the course of 16 structured classes, we will focus on self-defense, fitness and self-knowledge. Kung fu is a self-defense system and can save people's lives. It also strengthens tendons, stretches muscles and invigorates joints and tissues. Kung fu challenges your body and mind, cultivates self-discipline and increases strength and flexibility. Lau Kune Do utilizes the centerline theory and maximizes efficiency, directness, economy of motion and speed. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Shoes are optional. In order to ensure quality instruction and comfort, there is a 15-student limit for this class. No class on Tuesday, July 4.Instructor: Sifu Mathew Carver Fee: $100.00 - 8 week session (attend 2 classes per week) Location: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts (22821 Lake Forest Dr #112) For More Information or To Register Call: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts at 587-3076
Tai Chi: Relaxation, Balanceand Stress Reduction Over the course of 16 structured classes, students will learn to cultivate their own internal energy and reduce stress the natural way with the flowing, gentle art of tai chi. This meditative art focuses on relaxation, stress reduction and returning the body to its natural state of balance. It can best be described as a motion- oriented combination of yoga and meditation. Students can expect their energy levels to skyrocket while their circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems strengthen and harmonize. Tai chi increases flexibility through simple stretching and helps galvanize the joints, tendons and bones from degenerating diseases, accidents or over-use. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. In order to ensure quality instruction and comfort, there is a 15-student limit for this class. No class on Tuesday, July 4, 2006.Instructor: Sifu Mathew Carver Fee: $100.00 - 8 week session (attend 2 classes per week) Location: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts (22821 LakeForest Dr #112) For More Information or To Register Call: Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts at 587-3076
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