Whittier Sports Briefs 6/18/13

 

By Eric Terrrazas

www.411whittier.com

Summer Swim Lessons

The city of Whittier offers summer swimming lessons at both Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave., and La Serna High School, 15301 Youngwood Drive.

Registration is under way for any open session. It is recommended that participants sign-up at either the Palm Park pool or La Serna pool.

The city’s swimming lesson program is based on the American Red Cross LEARN TO SWIM program. It teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression.

For class schedules and more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.

Diving at Palm Park

Three more diving class sessions, open to children ages 5 to 17, are scheduled for Palm Park.

The next Monday through Friday class is slated from July 1 to 12. The next two sessions are scheduled from July 15 to 25 and from July 29 to Aug. 8. The fee is $47 and the resident discount fee is $42.

For class schedules and more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.

Recreational swim

Palm Park offers recreational swimming until Aug. 25. Recreational swimming will also be offered on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2.

The program is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The fee is $2. No swimming is slated for Aug. 16, 20 and 23.

An adult must accompany any child under age 7.

For more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.

Youth Football Camp

Pioneer High School, 10800 E. Benavon St. in Whittier, will host its Titan Youth Instructional Camp.

The camp, open to children ages 7 to 14, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. The cost is $35 per camper.

The price includes lunch, T-shirt, individual camp awards and visits by former NFL and college players. The camp features combine testing, speed and agility training, football position training, and individual and group work.

For more information, call 562-698-8121, Ext. 5425 or visit www.wuhsd.org/phsfootball.

Aerobiz

This class, offered by the city of Whittier, features aerobic dances, kickboxing, sports drills and interval training.

The program, open to ages 15 and above, is scheduled from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Thursdays from June 27 to Sept. 12 at Palm Park.

The fee is $32 for residents and $37 for nonresidents.

For more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.

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