Lil All Stars tee ball
Children will have the opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals, rules and organization of tee ball.
The first three weeks will be broken into skill drills such as batting, throwing, catching and positional play, along with team concepts. The final week will be a scrimmage to imitate a game situation. Parents must stay at park for the entire class. Participants should bring a glove.
Classes are slated Saturdays from Sept. 7 to 28 at Michigan Park, 8228 Michigan Ave. in Whittier.
Youngsters ages 3 to 4 can register for either the 8:30 or 9:20 a.m. session, while children ages 4 to 6 can sign up for either the 10:10 or 11 a.m. class. The fee is $50 for residents and $55 for nonresidents.
For information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com
Sports marketplace
The second annual Whittier Sports Marketplace is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at York Field, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road in Whittier.
The event will allow patrons to buy, sell or trade new and used sports equipment.
Youth golf classes
Children ages 5 to 17 can sign up for beginning golf classes that cover the basic fundamentals as well as strategies and skills. Intermediate classes will include swing training, club selection, etiquette and short game. Students will receive a bucket of balls each lesson, and equipment is included.
Sessions are scheduled Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 to 30, and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 10 to 31 at La Mirada Golf Course, 15501 E. Alicante Road in La Mirada.
Classes are also slated for Fridays from Sept. 6 to 27, and Saturdays from Sept. 7 to 28.
The fee is $47 for residents and $52 for nonresidents.
For information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
Adult golf classes
The city of Whittier also offers adults a chance to hit the links.
Students will receive a bucket of balls each lesson, and equipment is included.
Sessions are slotted for 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays from Aug. 5 to 26, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 6 to 27, and Saturdays from Aug. 10 to 31, at La Mirada Golf Course, 15501 E. Alicante Road in La Mirada.
Classes are also scheduled for Mondays from Sept. 2 to 23, Tuesdays from Sept. 3 to 24, and Saturdays from Sept. 7 to 28. The fee is $71 for residents and $81 for nonresidents.
For information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
LA Fit Boot Camp
LA Fit Boot Camp will educate on how to live a healthy lifestyle. The program, open to ages 15 and up, will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 14 to Sept. 11, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 17 to Sept. 14, at Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave. in Whittier.
Participants should bring a towel, water, tennis shoes and comfortable workout clothes. The fee is $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents.
For information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
Lil All Stars basketball
The Lil All Stars basketball program will give youngsters an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals, rules and organization of basketball.
Classes are scheduled Saturdays from Aug. 3 to 24 at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave.
Children ages 3 to 4 can sign up for either the 8:30 or 9:20 a.m. class while youngsters ages 4 to 6 can register for either the 10:10 or 11 a.m. session.
Parents must remain in the gym for the entire duration of class. Participants must bring a basketball.
The fee is $50 for residents and $55 for nonresidents.
For more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
Beginning gymnastics
This program, open to ages 8 to 18, includes warm-up exercises for conditioning and flexibility, as well as floor exercises and balance beam work. Instruction also is given on other apparatus, including mini-trampoline, bars, vault and tumbling.
The Tuesday session is slated from 6:30 to 7:25 p.m. Aug. 6 to Sept. 10 at the Parnell Park Activity Center, 15390 Lambert Road. The fee is $59.
For more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
Learn to shred
Children ages 6 to 17 can register for a beginning skateboarding program offered by the city of Whittier.
The five-class session will run Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Aug. 10 to Sept. 7 at Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave.
The fee is $107 for residents and $122 for nonresidents. Students must wear a helmet, elbow and knee pads, and bring their own skateboard.
For more information, call 562-567-9430 or visit www.WhittierRec.com.
Family fitness and health
The city of Whittier will offer a family fitness and health class this summer.
Parents can bring their son or daughter to work out together for a healthier and better life. There will be different options available for adults and kids. The same parent and child partners must attend. Child must be at least 8 years old.
One more session is scheduled from Aug. 14 to Sept. 11 at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave.
The fee is $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents.
For 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
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