CLASSES • PRESCHOOLKids Love Music4/5 weeksThis class is a great way for your child to experience positive selfexpressionand bonding with you through fun musical activities.We sing, dance, use puppets and rhythm instruments, endingclass with free-flow music time playing xylophones, glockenspiels,and drums! Your child gains tonal memory, motor skills, cognitivedevelopment, and fun with you! Class content changes eachsession. Adult participation required. No Class May 26Instructor: Karen GreenoLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: 4 wks – Resident $48/Non-Resident$525wks – Resident $60/ Non-Resident $64Ages Start Dates Day Time1-4 yrs May 5 (4 wks) Mon 5:00 - 5:45pm1-4 yrs Jul 28 (5 wks) Mon 5:00 - 5:45pmRhythm, Rhyme and Fun4 weeksClap! Sing! Move! Come have fun and get some rhythm. Watchyour child’s self confidence grow while joining other childrensinging, dancing and playing musical instruments. Expand yourchild’s experience in music through creative movement, fingerplay, and various materials. Parent participation is required. Note:Siblings will not be allowed in class. No Class May 24/ Aug 23Instructor: Amparo SolorzanoLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $29 / Non-Resident $33Ages Start Dates Day Time2- 4 yrs May 10/ Jun 21/ Aug 9 Sat 12:00 - 12:45pmTeach me Too6 WeeksAn entry level class to group participation for the two and threeyear old. A fun experiment in music, exploring their surroundings,senses, indoor and outdoor activities, storytelling and muchmore. Parent participation is required. Note: Siblings will not beallowed in class. An $8 material fee will be due to the instructorthe first day <strong>of</strong> class.Instructor: Tiffany ParsleyLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $70/ Non-Resident $74Ages Start Dates Day Time2 - 3 yrs May 7/ Jun 18/ Jul 30 Wed 2:00-3:00 p.m.Tiny Tot Dance6/8 weeksYour child will learn the basic fundamentals <strong>of</strong> dance. The dancerswill be learning a fun dance routine taught to music they love. Wewill combine all the different dance styles such as tap, ballet, andjazz to create their dance routine. No Class May 24, 25, 30 & 31,July 4 & 12Instructor: Donna BoiseLocation: Apollo Dance StudioFee: (8 weeks) Resident $50 / Non-Resident $54(6 weeks) Resident $40 / Non-Resident $44Ages Start Dates Day Time3 - 5 yrs May 6 (8 wks) Tue 3:15- 3:50pm3 - 5 yrs Jul 1 (8 wks) Tue 3:15- 3:50pm3 - 5 yrs May 1 (8 wks) Thu 4:15- 4:50pm3 - 5 yrs Jul 3 (8 wks) Thu 4:15- 4:50pm3 - 5 yrs May 3 (6 wks) Sat 12:15- 12:50pm3 - 5 yrs Jun 28 (8 wks) Sat 12:15- 12:50pmTots <strong>of</strong> Fun – Parent & Me 4 weeksJoin your pre-schooler as he/she is introduced to numbers, colors,children’s literature, and craft projects in a fun and stimulatingway! Parent participation is recommended. Note: $5 materialsfee paid to instructor on the first day <strong>of</strong> instruction or child will notbe able to continue. No Class May 24/ Aug 23Instructor: Amparo SolorzanoLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $32 / Non-Resident $36Ages Start Dates Day Time3 - 4 yrs May 10/ Jun 21/ Aug 9 Sat 10:30 - 11:45amTumbling - Beginning5 weeksIn this entry level class, students will learn cartwheels, basictumbling, flexibility, coordination and introduction to the balancebeam. In an effort for students to focus on the instruction, theteacher requests that the parent(s) not be present in the classroom.No Class May 26Instructor: Courtney HenaoLocation: Apollo Dance StudioFee: Resident $39 / Non-Resident $43Ages Start Dates Day Time4 - 9 yrs May 12/ Jun 23/ Jul 28 Mon 4:00- 5:00pm4 - 9 yrs May 12/ Jun 23/ Jul 28 Mon 5:00 - 6:00pmSports& FitnessPreschoolNEW! Learn 2 Ice Skate4 weeksCome learn the basic instructions <strong>of</strong> ice skating for fitness, funand friendships! Youth will learn the basic safety rules <strong>of</strong> iceskating from trained Ice Skating instructors. Each class is heldat Paramount Iceland. Skate rental and public practice time isincluded in price. Note: Skater should arrive 15-20 minutes priorto class time. Visit www.paramounticeland.com to view coachresumes and additional guidelines applicable to ParamountIceland.Instructor: Darlene Sparks, Christina Sheehan, Tiffany Nahm,Sara RobertsonLocation: Paramount IcelandFee: Resident $50/ Non-Resident $54Ages Start Dates Day Time3+ yrs May 6/ Jun 3/ Jul 1/ Aug 5 Tue 5:45- 6:15pmLil’ Rollers Exercise4 weeksJump, roll, shake, crawl, and move through obstacles! Variousmaterials and games will be used to encourage movement tohelp your child build their coordination and motor skills. Parentparticipation is required.Instructor: Tiffany Barden-ParsleyLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $32/ Non-Resident $36Ages Start Dates Day Time1½-3 yrs May 8/ Jun 12/ Jul 17 Thu 2:15 - 2:45pm20 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Downey</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> & <strong>Recreation</strong> Department • (562) 904-7238
YouthClassesArts &Personal development YouthBasic Art Techniques5 weeksThis exciting class will teach students drawing fundamentals,including contour drawing, perspective, shading, proportion andstill life rendering. Graphite medium to be used. Children withdisabilities are welcome with a parent present. Note: $15 materialfee paid to instructor on the first day.Instructor: Claudia HinduLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $49, Non-Resident $53Ages Start Dates Day Time7+ yrs May 29 Thu 4:00- 5:00pm7+ yrs Jul 10 Thu 1:00- 2:00pmFashion Sketching Plus5 weeksThis class teaches students to develop their own style <strong>of</strong> fashionillustration with pencil and markers. Students will learn to drawwomen, men and children’s fashion models used as a basic fordrawing the idealized proportions. Children with disabilities arewelcome with a parent present. Note: $20 materials fee paid toinstructor on the first day.Instructor: Claudia HinduLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $59/Non-Resident $63Ages Start Dates Day Time8+ yrs May 29 Thu 5:00 - 6:00pm8+ yrs Jul 10 Thu 2:00 - 3:00pmNEW! Kids Gardening Club 5 weeksDo you love to put your hands in dirt and be outside? If yes, thengrab your gloves and watering can. It’s time to join The KidsGardening Club! We will grow our own vegetables, compost,germinate seeds and much more. Please bring sun block andgloves. Space is limited.Instructor: Margarita Fernandez (Accredited Teacher)Location: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $65/Non-Resident $69Ages Start Dates Day Time7-11 yrs Jul 3 Thu 9:30- 11:00amCooking YouthYoung Chefs5 weeksEnjoy making a variety <strong>of</strong> snacks and desserts. Have fun makingitems and learn cooking fundamentals and kitchen techniques.Participants will get to eat what they make and be fully preparedto test recipes on family and friends. Note: In an effort for thestudents to focus on the instruction, the teacher requests thatthe parent(s) not be present in the classroom regardless <strong>of</strong> foodallergies. A $10 material fee must be paid to the instructor thefirst day <strong>of</strong> class. No Class May 24 & 26Instructor: Vanessa MadrigalLocation: Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $30 / Non-Resident $34Ages Start Dates Day Time6-11 yrs May 5/ Jun 23 Mon 3:30 - 5:00pm6-11 yrs May 3/ Jun 21 Sat 10:00 - 11:30amDance & Music YOUTHFolklorico DanceInstructor: Norbert MaganaLocation:Apollo Dance Building atBarbara J. Riley Community & Senior CenterFee: Resident $45 / Non-Resident $49Beginning I6 weeksThis is a beginning children’s Folklorico dance class. Studentsenrolled in this class will be introduced to basic steps, music anddance. Information regarding proper dance attire will be given bythe dance instructor at the first class. (New beginning students areonly accepted during Summer session)Ages Start Dates Day Time5- 14 yrs Jun 5, Jul 24 Thu 6:00- 7:00pmBeginning IIStudents in this class should have previous Folklorico danceexperience and approval from the instructor. The instructor willprovide further information regarding dance attire at the first class.Ages Start Dates Day Time5- 14 yrs Jun 3/ Jul 22 Tue 6:30- 7:30pmPerformingThis group <strong>of</strong> dancers is dedicated to performing and preservingtraditional regional dances from Mexico, both within the communityand throughout Southern California. Dancers are responsibleto attend rehearsals and provide their own costumes andaccessories. Dancers must have prior Folklorico dance experience.Ages Start Dates Day Time8- 17yrs Jun 3/ Jul 22 Tue 7:30- 8:30pmVisit us online at www.downeyca.orgCLASSES • PRESCHOOL21