The City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Recreation and Parks Department

Recreation Activity Guide 2024

To learn more visit:www.rpvca.gov/parks
www.rpvca.gov/trails

Welcome Volunteers!
Help out your community by volunteering!
Sign up at volunteer@rpvca.gov to help staff
with some fun special events:

Egg Hunt
March 30
Whale of A Day April 13
Kids to Parks Day May 18
July Fourth
July 4Ladera Linda
Community ParkIs Now Open!

Enjoy a brand new community center,walking paths, playground, paddle
tennis courts, basketball and more! Visit
rpvca.gov/laderalinda for more info

39th

OF A DAY

Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10AM-4PM
For more info: www.whaleofaday.com

Activities

Whale of a Day celebrates
the migration of the Pacific
Gray whale from the frigid
waters of the Arctic seas to
the warm lagoons of Baja
California.

Whale Watching from the Bluffs
Educational Exhibits
Point Vicente Lighthouse Grounds Tours
Marine Themed Arts & Crafts Vendors
Live Entertainment
Free Parking & Shuttle
Puppet Shows
Service at the
Food Trucks, Beer & WineKen Dyda Civic Center
Kids Crafts & Games
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Raffle & Silent Auction
NO PARKING AT EVENT SITE
Face Painting
Marine, Wildlife & Local Organizations

Kids

Join us at beautiful Hesse Park for Kids to Parks Day, celebrating anational day of outdoor play at your local parks.

TO PARKSDAYSaturday, May 18th
10am-12pm
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd

Our Contract Instructors will be providing free crafts
and activities for kids! Learn more about the summer
camps and classes taking place at our local parks!
The Recreation and Parks Department will be handingout nature crafts and fun giveaways!
There will be a live animal exhibit and a show!
Fun giveaways, games and more!

Sneak Peak to Summer:

J U L Y 27
AUGUST 24

There will be food trucks,
beer and wine booth,giveaways, crafts, inflatables
for kids, and live music.

4pm-6pm
Ken Dyda Civic Center

Bring beach chairs, and a blanket and enjoy an afternoonof live music at this family event! Free!

MIGRATION
June 15

THE LITTLERA SC ALS

July 13

KU N G FU

Save the Dates!
Ken Dyda Civic Center
30940
Hawthorne Blvd
Pre-movie activities
begin at 7:00 pm(movies begin once itgets dark)

PANDA 4

August 10

SPRINGREACH
EVENTSREACH IS ALL ABOUT:
Promoting self confidence,
communication skills, and social
interaction
Increasing physical abilities andimproving coordination
Enhancing social andindependent living skills

RENAISSANCE FAIRMEET NEW FRIENDS ANDCOOKING CLASSDISCOVER
NEW ADVENTURESPIRATE DINNERADVENTURE
R﻿EACH is a therapeutic
GARDENING
recreation program that helps
KARAOKE IN THE PARK young adults with developmental
SPRING FLING ICE
disabilities transition toward
CREAM SOCIAL
social independence through
CINCO DE MAYO
exciting recreational activities.
CELEBRATIONGALAXY SOCCER GAMEBOCCEHOW TO REACH US:
CRAFTING
REACH@RPVCA.GOV
PAJAMA PARTY
KARATEBATTING CAGESUPCOMING EVENTS(310) 377-9584
pvld.org

Ad ul ts

Wed, April 10, 17, & 24 6:15pm-7:45 pm
Peninsula Center Community RoomFi n d i n g O ur Wa y Thro ugh Po etry: Wri ti n g
Thro ugh C ha n ge & Tra n s i ti o n wi th Jenn i e
Li ntho rs t
In this 3-part poetry series, Jennie Linthorst will guideparticipants in responding to inspired readings of poetry on
themes of change and transition with their own journal
writing. No writing experience is necessary. You are welcome
to attend one or all of the series. Please feel free to bringyour own journals, paper, and pens.

Ki d s a nd Teens

Sat, April 27 12:00pm-4:00pm
Miraleste Library DeckLea rn to ma k e a Zi n e!: Art c l a s s wi th Mi quel aArtist Miquela will lead us in the steps to making a mini zine
where you can explore this art medium. There's no wrong orright way to make it! Your zine can be on any topic you're
passionate about. Have fun creating something unique andleave with your own mini self-published booklet. Drop in
anytime between 12- 4 pm.
All materials are provided free of charge.
Great for all ages!

Fri d a y Sto ry-ti me f o r k i d s !
4pm-5pm i n Apri l
Pen i n s ul a C enter Li bra ry
c ra f ts , ga mes , a nd mo re!
No regi s tra ti o n requi red !

LOS SERENOS de POINT VICENTE
2024 PUBLIC NATURE WALKS

Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am ~ Ocean Trails East Bluff

Enjoy the beautiful ocean views as you discover the coastal sage habitat along
the eastern bluff of the Reserve. See WWII sites as you learn about the modern
history of the area.

Sunday, May 19, 1:00 pm ~ Filiorum Reserve

All nature walks takeapproximately 2 hours. Wear sun
protection, sturdy shoes, and bringwater.
Call 310-544-5375 for more
information and directions
or visit our website atwww.losserenosrpv.org

The walk begins at the western cul-de-sac of Ocean Terrace Drive. Enjoy this easy
walk along the McBride Trail, featuring spectacular panoramic views of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula and Catalina Island. Learn about the native coastal sage scrub habitat along with alesson on the rich history of the Palos Verdes area.

Saturday, June 22 9:00 am ~ Alta Vicente Reserve
Today's walk, with its stunning coastal views, offers a glimpse into thePeninsula's historical role in post- WWII LA Harbor coastal defense systems.
We will see remnants of U.S. Army armaments and fortifications that cameunder the command of Fort MacArthur and also one of the best-preserved Cold
War-era Nike missile launch sites (LA-55) in the country.

RECREATION ACTIVITIESREGISTER AT:

www.rpvca.gov/parks

Music Classes for all AgesGroup piano classes are offered with a foundation formusic theory and the basic concept of reading music tobuild that foundation. Classes are taught in a group settingwith up to eight students. Each student is provided with
their own keyboard to use for class by the instructor. We
will use musical concepts that go along with the piano
instruction manuals that are age appropriate for the group
being taught. This program is designed to be progressive
and there are four levels to each series of books.

Piano for Teens and Adults
Instructor: Annette Gunderson
Location: Hesse Park-Fireside Room
Fee: $200
Ages: 13 and up
11991 Th 5:45pm to 6:30pm April 11 - May 30

Piano Prep
Piano prep class has been developed for our little friends
who are not quite ready to go into piano. We focus on
small finger dexterity and theory in this fun and active classso that they can go into our group piano class.
Instructor: Annette Gunderson
Location: Hesse Park-Fireside Room
Fee: $200
Ages: 3 - 411992 Th 2:15pm to 3:00pm April 11 - May 30

Beginning Piano
This program is designed to be progressive and there are fourlevels to each series of books.
Instructor: Annette Gunderson
Location: Hesse Park-Fireside Room
Fee: $200
Ages: 4 - 7
11981 Th 3:30pm to 4:15pm April 11 – May 30
Ages: 8 - 1311982 Th 5:00pm to 5:45pm April 11 – May 30

Early Childhood Music Class
Each week you and your child will learn new songs including
holiday, traditional, old and multicultural. Percussion instruments
will be used each week. Rhythm will be taught with drums,
castanets, tone blocks, maracas, and bells. All instruments will be
washed and sanitized. Movement, dancing and literature are alsotaught in fun and imaginative ways so that you can interact
musically with your child throughout the day.
Instructor: Annette Gunderson
Location: Hesse Park-Fireside Room
Fee: $200
Ages: Infant (Less than 1y 4 m)
11987 W Noon to 12:45pm April 10 - May 29
11986 Th Noon to 12:45pm April 11 - May 30
Ages: Walking (At least 1y 4m but less than 2 ½)
12037 W 10am to 10:45am April 10 - May 29
12038 Th 9am to 9:45am
April 11 - May 30
12039 Th 10am to 10:45am April 11 - May 30
Ages: Preschool (Ages 2 ½ - 4)11989 W 11am to 11:45am April 10 - May 29
11988 Th 11am to 11:45am April 11 - May 30

Returning Piano
Returning Piano is designed for students who havecompleted Beginning Piano. Prerequisite: Completion of
Beginning Piano with Kids Music 'N Motion or equivalentlevel class.
Instructor: Annette Gunderson
Location: Hesse Park-Fireside Room
Fee: $200
Ages: 4 - 1211993 Th 4:15pm to 5:00pm

April 11 - May 30

Ages: 13 and up (Teens and Adults)
11994 Th 1:30pm to 2:15pm April 11 - May 30

If you are a person with a disability and need anaccommodation to participate in programs, services,
activities, and meetings, contact the City's ADA
Coordinator/Risk Manager at (424) 327-3982, oradarequests@rpvca.gov, at least 48 hours in advance torequest an auxiliary aid or accommodation

Japanese Immersion Pre-K with Niko Niko
Music
Japanese immersion Pre-K program taught through arts andcrafts, story time, songs, letter and number recognition, andoutside play time. Meets three days a week on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Location: Ryan Park Activity Room
Fee: $550
Ages: 2 - 512005 M W F
12006 M W F
12007 M W F

10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm
10am to 2pm

April 8 - May 1
May 3 - May 29
Mar 24 - June 21

Spanish for Kids
Spanish for Kids is an interactive Spanish language classcarefully designed to teach kids how to speak, read, and writein Spanish and how to perform songs and dances fromdifferent cultures. Teaching methods include stories, songs,
puppets, and art and craft projects. By the end of the course,
students will be able to speak, read, write, and sing Spanish!
Location: Ryan Park-Activity Room
Fee: $250 Instructor: Alicia Humenuk
Ages: 4 - 6
W12012

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Karate for All Ages
Karate with Sensei Adam
Kids, adults, and families will learn karate in a fun andsupportive atmosphere. They will learn basic kicks, blocks andpunches, basic falls and more, from 2nd Dan Sensei Adam,
former student of Chuck Norris. All students will have theopportunity to test for a higher belt.
Instructor: Adam Palmer
Location: Ryan Park - Picnic Area
Fee: $195
Karate for Preschoolers
Ages: 2 1/2 - 512011 Sa 10:00am to 10:50am April 13 - June 1
Karate for Kids
Ages: 4 - 13
12010 Sa 11am to Noon April 13 - June 1

Karate for Bigger Kids and Adults
Ages: 13 and up
12008 Sa 12:30pm to 1:30pm April 13 - June 1

April 3 - June 5

Hip Hop Dance with electriKIDS
Come move n' groove with coach Kristen! In addition tolearning basic dance choreography, students will learn fun hiphop dances like "The Cha Cha Slide" and the latest TikTokdance craze. We'll end the session with a performance for allof your fans!
Instructor: Kristen DeLeo
Location: Ryan Park Activity Room Patio
Fee: $90
Ages: 5 - 912003 Th 3:30pm to 4:30pm April 18 - May 23

Cheer Dance and Motion with Chizuru
Under the blue sky on the beautiful grass of the park,
children will become cheerleaders! Students will learn
basic cheerleading moves, develop body flexibility andwork towards learning a short cheerleading routine.
Students will not only get outside for an activity but will
also learn about the differences between their friends anddiscover their own unique qualities. This class is taught inJapanese, but all children are welcome. Class fee includes
pompoms for all students.
Location: Ryan Park Grass Field
Fee: $180 Instructor: Chizuru Kabe
Ages: 4 - 1012002 Tu 3:30pm to 4:30pm April 9 - June 11

Karate for Individuals and Families
Families and individuals can train together.
Ages: 4 and up
12009
Th 3:30pm to 4:30pm April 11 - May 30

Beginning Dog Training
Learn how to use force-free, science-based methods to train yourdog. By applying positive reinforcement and practicing between
sessions, you will teach your dog to sit, down, stay, come, loose
leash walk, leave it, and drop it. Dogs must be 4+ months old andcurrent on vaccinations. No reactive or aggressive dogs allowed inclass. First class will be WITHOUT dogs so that dog guardians canlearn training concepts without distractions.
Direct questions to instructor: Karen Winter, CPDT-KA, PV Positive
Dog Training, www.pvpdogtraining.com
Instructor: Karen WinterLocation: Ryan Park - Activity Room Patio
Fee: Standard charge: $250
Ages: Any
12001 Sa

10am to 11am

April 20 - May 25

8 Sport Multi-Sport with SportballClasses for children 16 mos - 2 yrs and 2 yrs to 3 years of age
are structured around a play-based curriculum. We use
imaginative storylines and age-appropriate language to engage
children in class. Sport, gross motor, and social skills
development are integrated into our parent/child programswith sports based activities and games that feel like every day
play. Children are introduced to different sports in each class,including soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, golf, hockey,
baseball, and tennis.
Location: Ryan Park - Grass Field
Fee: $180
Ages: 16m - 2
12015 Su 9am to 9:45am
Ages: 3 -412016 Su

April 7 - June 2

10am to 10:45am

April 7 - June 2

Soccer & T-Ball with Sportball
Location: Ryan Park - Grass Field
Fee: $180
Ages: 212017 Su

11am to 11:45am

Ages: 3 - 4
12034
Sa

9am to 9:45am

April 7 - June 2

April 6 - June 1

Soccer with Sportball
Sportball soccer programs begin when children are 2 years
old and continue until they are ready to enter leagues.
Classes are packed with high-energy fun, using imaginative
coaching techniques and continuous flow of drills andgames to keep the soccer fun rolling along. Kids arechallenged to develop and improve skills such as passing,
throw-ins, dribbling and goalie techniques.
Location: Ryan Park - Grass Field
Fee: $180
Ages: 3 - 4
12035
Sa

10am to 10:45am April 6 - June 1

T-Ball with Sportball
Incredibly, children as young as 2 years old can startlaunching their baseball dreams at Sportball and maybe
even some home runs too!
Location: Ryan Park - Grass Field
Fee: $180
8 Week Session
Ages: 3 - 412036 Sa

11am to 11:45am

April 6 - June 1

Bridge Classes for Adults
Advancing Beginners Bridge – Stronger
DefenseYou never see your partner’s hand but that shouldn’t stop
you from being a good defender at the bridge table. We’ll
work on the ways to work with your partner and stymie theplans of the opposing declarer. This class is for those whoknow the rules and basic conventions of bridge bidding. No
need to sign up with a partner. We play party bridge format
with lots of hands and discoveries at the table.
Location: Activity Room at Hesse Park
Fee: $160
Ages: 18 and up
11977
Th 6:30pm to 8:20pm
April 11 - June 6602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
pvseniors.org(310) 377-3003
At Peninsula Seniors we share activities and services
that enhance and enrich the lives of senior adults livingon the Palos Verdes Peninsula and in the surrounding
community.
Ongoing Activities: Weekly ping pong, Mahjong, line
dancing, music appreciation, lecture series, crafts, bookclubs, language courses, excursions, bridge, meet andgreets, rummikub, movie & popcorn events, lunch
outings, walking groups, fitness fun and more!

View the calendar of events here:
pvseniors.org/events

REGISTER AT:

www.rpvca.gov/parks

View the most current Peninsula Seniors
Newsletter Connections here:
pvseniors.org/newsletter/

Adult Fitness

Chair Yoga

REGISTER AT:

www.rpvca.gov/parks
Strengthen, Stretch & Stroll in the Park
We’ll warm up with a walk in the park. then lift weights tostrengthen and stretch in the Fireside Room. Students are
to provide their own handheld weights and exercise mat.
Location: Hesse Park
Instructor: Kathleen Borgida
Ages: 18 and up Fee $112
11998

M 10:30am to 11:45am

April 8 - May 13

Beginner Pilates
Get ready to build strength, mobility and stability in asafe and effective manner! Beginner Pilates is a full body
low-impact workout that utilizes resistance bands inorder to improve overall strength, core strength,
flexibility, posture and mental awareness. Pilates will
help you move better, feel better and live better.
All you need to bring is a mat. Resistance bands will be
provided.
Location: Hesse Park
Instructor: Mary Castro
Ages: 18 and up Fee $120
11979 F 9am to 9:50am May 24 - June 28

Essentrics® Stretch Class
Essentrics® is a dynamic, full body low impact workout
suitable for all fitness levels that simultaneously combines
stretching and strengthening while engaging all 650
muscles. The class will increase flexibility and mobility fora healthy, toned, and pain free body.
Location: Hesse Park- McTaggart Hall
Fee: $80 Instructor: Mary Castro
Ages: 18 and up
11990

F 10am to 10:30am April 19 - June 7

Tai Chi for Healthy Body and Mind
This class features a short Tai Chi Form that's easy to learn
for beginners. Perform exercises to better mind and body
health. Help keep away from anxiety and control issues,and develop strong joints and ligaments to improve rangeof motion. Teaching methods include ancient forms withcorresponding music. Students will be shown applicableself-defense of prescribed moves and be checked
diligently by the instructor to assure integrity of forms.
Location: Hesse Park- McTaggart Hall
Fee: $84 Instructor: Maria Arabe
Ages: 18 and up
11996 W 10:30am to 11:30am April 10 - May 29

Yoga is an opportunity to join together your body, mind andspirit. In this class you can receive the benefits of yoga fromthe comfort of a chair. The class will include breathing
techniques, stretching, strengthening, balance, and relaxation.
Location: Hesse Park Fireside Room
Instructor: Kathleen Borgida
Ages: 18 and up Fee: $98
11984
11985

Tu 9am to 10am April 9 - May 21
Tu 10:30am to 11:30am April 9 - May 21

Yoga for You
You are invited to experience yoga as a way to connect
physically, mentally, and spiritually. We will practice withmovement, postures, breathing techniques, mudras, andmantras. All are tools to improve balance, strength, flexibility,
posture, and a sense of well-being.
Location: Hesse Park - McTaggart Hall
Instructor: Kathleen Borgida
Ages: 18 and up Fee $98
11997 Th 9am to 10:15am April 11 - May 23

Beginning Yoga
Yoga addresses the whole person. Learn poses, breathing
techniques, and meditation to improve flexibility, strength,balance, and an overall sense of well-being.
Location: Hesse Park - McTaggart Hall
Instructor: Kathleen Borgida
Ages: 18 and up Fee $98
11983 Th 10:30am to 11:45am April 11 - May 23

Yoga Inside & Out
Yoga with a focus of practicing from the inside and bringing
your practice outside into your everyday life. Find inner peace,gratitude and joy through the use of poses, breath work,
meditation, and relaxation.
Students provide their own mat & blanket.
Location: Hesse Park Fireside Room
Instructor: Kathleen Borgida
Ages: 18 and up Fee $112
11998 M 10:30am to 11:45am April 8 - May 13

Zen Balance Yoga
A combination of traditional, yet scientifically-designed
and tested hatha yoga moves and poses that strengthen
and develop muscles and joints. Practice will improvebalance, coordination, and mindfulness.
Location: Hesse Park Fireside Room
Fee: $96 Instructor: Maria Arabe
Ages: 18 and up
11999 W 9:30am to 10:30am April 10 - May 29