Registration for Long Beach’s Winter Recreation Classes Begins Nov. 2

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Long Beach, CA - This winter, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will offer a variety of classes, activities, sports and leagues for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Registration for new and existing recreation classes begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, and can be accessed online, in person or by mail. Popular classes may fill up quickly, so community members are encouraged to register early to ensure their spot.

Below is a snapshot of the many classes available to community members this winter. Classes begin in December and will continue through February.

Preschool - Classes give children five years and younger opportunities to learn new skills in a nurturing social setting.

• Preschool Gymnastics - Beginner gymnasts will learn floor work such as bridge, cartwheels and frog stands while improving their strength, balance and skills in a fun, fast-pace setting (ages 4 to 7 years).
• Little Rangers - Little ones with their parent or caregiver will use shakers, drums and playful movement to explore tempo, beat and sound while creating a fun, interactive drum circle (ages 2 to 4 years).
• Biddy Soccer League - Kids will learn the basics of the game, fine tune motor skills and make new friends (ages 2 to 5 years).

Youth - Classes and camps that will keep youngsters engaged while enhancing abilities in music, dancing, enrichment and sports.

• NASA Journey Into Outerspace - An interactive space-themed camp where children build and launch rockets and learn about the atmosphere, planets, stars and gravity (ages 5 to 12 years).
• Reading Development (K-2 and 3-6) - Students will receive individualized instruction to fit their needs and goals to improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling and fluency (grades K-2, ages 4 to 8 years; grades 3-6, ages 7-11 years).
• Acting Bootcamp - Through improv games, character creation, stage movement and on-camera audition techniques, kids will learn the fundamentals of acting while building confidence, creativity and teamwork (ages 7 to 13 years).

Teens - Classes that support the enrichment and wellbeing of teens from music, art and fitness to life skills, dog training and more.

• Ceramics Workshop - Learn basic techniques like coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing, mold making and sculpture (ages 16 years and older).
• StrongBox - A new fitness class that combines muscle-building resistance training with endurance boosting cardio moves like kicks, punches and jump rope (ages 16 years and older).
• Jujitsu - Learn age-appropriate self-defense moves like escapes, throws, locks and holds from an instructor with 45 years of self-defense experience (ages 13 years and older).

Adults - Classes for a wide range of adult ages - from arts and culture to fitness, sports and music - that encourage lifelong education, movement and healthy living.

• Knitting: Holiday Project Help - A new class available to help knitters finish a project that is already on the needles, just in time for the holidays. Knitting experience required (ages 16 years and older).
• 2 Step & Swing - Learn the latest two-step pattern and East Coast Swing moves in a fun environment - no partner or experience needed (ages 18 years and older).
• Yoga With Lacey - An all-level, alignment-based yoga class featuring various poses and movements focused on strength, stretch and balance, as well as breathing and relaxation techniques (ages 16 years and older).

Older Adults - Classes to support healthy bodies and cognitive minds while creating fun and engaging social connections.

• Ballroom Dance: Latin Rhythms - A signature wellness dance experience that teaches the fundamentals of rumba, cha-cha-cha and salsa, no partner or experience needed (ages 50 years and older).
• Functional Movement, Balance and Brains - Use body movement, weights and fun games to improve balance, stability, agility and strength and leave feeling energized and strong. All fitness levels welcome (ages 50 years and older).
• Piano for Adults - An engaging class for beginners where participants will learn foundational piano playing skills and how to read music while having fun in a small group setting (ages 50 years and older).

Beginning Nov. 2 at 8 a.m., community members can register for classes online by visiting LBParks.org and clicking on Online Registration under the LB RecConnect side menu button. Registration is also available in person at the Reservation and Registration Office (2760 N. Studebaker Rd.), open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.; or by mail (2760 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815).

The winter issue of Recreation Connection, PRM's seasonal recreation catalog, will be available online at LBParks.org before registration begins. Hard copies will be available at select Long Beach park community centers and Long Beach Public Library locations.

More information about PRM and its wide variety of programs and services across Long Beach parks, beaches and marinas is available at LBParks.org.

Media inquiries may be directed to Jen De Prez, Community Information Officer, Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, at [email protected].

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