Beach House Classes
Click here to register online. You may also register by phone or in person at the Beach House. 310-458-4904
New Summer Classes!
Registration for summer Beach House classes has begun!
During class times, parking is included for students registered for a full class series. Drop-in students must pay for parking.
NEW! S.E.A. Skin Diving (Ages 14+)
S.E.A. stands for "Submerged Education in Aquatics" and is an exciting new introduction to exploring the underwater world. Participants will develop skills in the sport of skin diving, increasing awareness of the ocean and becoming more confident in the water, both submerged and on the surface. Instruction will take place in the Beach House pool and the ocean. Parking included with session registration. $132 per 6-class session.
Wednesday, 6:15 - 8:15 pm
6/20-8/1; no class 7/4 (3552.211)
8/8-9/12 (3552.221)
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NEW! Open Ocean Swimming (Ages 14+)
Who says that getting in shape needs to be all work and no play? This class offers a safe and controlled introduction to the ocean, its hazards and the skills needed to have a fun, safe day at the beach. This class also includes lessons about local organizations like Heal the Bay, proper stretching, proper ocean attire, minimizing heat loss, and swimming safely. Whether you are looking to improve your swim stroke in a new environment, improve your triathlon swimming performance or are eager to experience a fresh dynamic workout, this is the perfect class for you! $102 per 4-class session.
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 - 10:30 am
6/19-6/28 (3562.210)
7/3-7/12 (3562.220)
7/17-7/26 (3562.230)
7/31-8/9 (3562.240)
8/14-8/23 (3562.250)
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NEW! Semi-Private Swim Lessons (Ages 3-17)
Classes meet either Tuesday and Thursday or Wednesday and Friday in two-week sessions for 30 minutes each day. With a small two student per instructor ratio, your child will have a great experience learning to swim in the Beach House pool. For more information on what level to register for, call us at 310-458-4904 or the Santa Monica Swim Center at 310-458-8700. $80 per 4-class session (No class 7/4 - Session 2 Wed/Fri 3-class session $60). *Classes with 1 student registered will be reduced to 20 minutes per class.
TIP: When registering online, select "Beach House - 415 PCH" under Location and "Aquatics/Swim - Semi Private" under Category.
All levels available during all sessions, from 8:45 - 9:15 am & from 9:25 - 9:55 am on the session dates below.
Level 1 - Polliwog - Water exploration for children 3 years and older. In this course, students will learn elementary aquatic skills. Skills taught include bubble blowing, underwater exploration, introduction to front crawl, backstroke, back float and front float with support, kicking and alternate armstrokes. Students must be able to listen and follow directions.
Level 2 - Guppy - Primary skills for children 4 years and older. Participants must have mastered Level 1 skills before entering this class. The objective of this course is for students to successfully learn fundamental skills. The student will learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. Other skills to be taught are glides, front arm motion, back arm motion, flutter kicks and rhythmic breathing. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills and adds to self-help and basic rescue skills.
Level 3 - Minnow - Stroke readiness for children 5 to 13 years old. Participants must have mastered Level 2 skills before entering this class. This course will teach the combined stroke arm motion and rhythmic breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke kick. Participants will develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far while instruction emphasizes alternate breathing and elementary backstroke. These skills are moving your child into the field of true aquatics. Children should be able to swim 5 yards on their front and back at the beginning of the course.
Level 4 - Fish - Stroke development for children 5 to 17 years old. Participants must have mastered Level 3 skills before entering this class. This course develops confidence in strokes learned thus far and improves other aquatic skills. New skills introduced will be butterfly, breaststroke and sidestroke. Diving will also be introduced. Students increase their endurance by swimming greater distances.
Session 1:
Tue/Thu 6/19-6/28
Wed/Fri 6/20-6/29
Session 2:
Tue/Thu 7/3-7/12
Wed/Fri 7/6-7/13*
*3-class session, $60
Session 3:
Tue/Thu 7/17-7/26
Wed/Fri 7/18-7/27
Session 4:
Tue/Thu 7/31-8/9
Wed/Fri 8/1-8/10
Session 5:
Tue/Thu 8/14-8/23
Wed/Fri 8/15-8/24
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Stand Up Paddleboarding
Come try the fastest growing water sport in the world! All levels welcome. Register for a full four-week session for $175 and receive free parking during class time, or register for a single class for only $55! Advance registration for Paddleboarding classes is recommended. Please register by Friday at 4 pm for the upcoming weekend classes. Same day registration is subject to availability. Private lessons are offered year round! Call 310-458-4904 for more information.
Session registration
Saturday, 9 - 10:30 am
4/28-5/19 (3541.110)
5/19-6/9 (3541.120)
6/16-7/7 (3541.210)
7/14-8/4 (3541.220)
8/11-9/1 (3541.230)
Sunday, 9 - 10:30 am
5/20-6/10 (3542.120)
6/17-7/8 (3542.210)
7/15-8/5 (3542.220)
8/12-9/2 (3542.230)
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Single day advance registration is also available - Please call by Friday at 4 pm to register for the upcoming weekend. 310-458-4904
Paddleboard rentals also available! Click here or call 310-458-4904 for more information.
Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies
Routine Workshop (Ages 14+)
A splash on the Hollywood pool party circuit, the dazzling water ballet company Aqualillies is offering synchronized swimming classes at the Annenberg Community Beach House. If you love being in the water, this is the most fun way to get in shape. Over the course of six 75-minute sessions, you'll learn skulling techniques, back layouts, ballet legs, torpedoes, tuck turns, and marching. You'll set your new skills to music, putting together a simple and graceful routine to be performed as a group on the last class meeting.
$160 per person. Full session registration required. Parking included.
Spring Routine Workshops
Intermediate
Sunday, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
4/29-6/10; no class 5/27 (3522.111)
Beginner
Sunday, 5:30 - 6:45 pm
4/29-6/10; no class 5/27 (3521.111)
Summer Routine Workshops
Intermediate
Sunday, 6:15 - 7:30 pm
6/17-7/22 (3522.211)
7/29-9/9; no class 9/2 (3522.221)
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Beginner
Sunday, 7:30 - 8:45 pm
6/17-7/22 (3521.211)
7/29-9/9; no class 9/2 (3521.221)
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Summer Midweek Technique - drop-in rate $35/class; full session registration $160
Mixed Levels
Wednesday, 6:45 - 8 pm
6/20-8/1; no class 7/4 (3523.211)
8/8-9/12 (3523.221)
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Mother/Daughter Workshop (Ages 10+)
Want to do something special with Mom? Love Esther Williams and the old movie musicals? Jump in the pool together for a mother-daughter water ballet class on Mother's Day with America's water ballet entertainers, The Aqualillies. Over the course of one 2-hour class, you'll learn synchronized swimming moves and unleash your water diva. It's a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dive on in! $35 per person.
Sunday, May 13, 4:15 - 6:15 pm (3524.111)
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Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball (Ages 16+ Co-Ed)
The pros are passing on their winning knowledge, techniques and skills to players who want to be the best on the beach! Learn the skills and techniques that made Sinjin and Randy the most dominant team in beach volleyball history. Receive instruction from coaches who have personally trained with Sinjin and Randy to learn and understand their methods and philosophy of the game. Plus, the duo will make appearances and be available to sign autographs! Parking included with full session registration.
More information is available at beachvolleyballcamps.com
Spring Adult Volleyball
$144 per session or $18 per class.
Monday & Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 pm
4/30-5/23 (3533.121)
Summer Adult Volleyball
NEW CLASS FORMAT - Choose a 4-week session on either Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays for $48. Adult volleyball classes will no longer meet twice per week. Drop-in for $25/class.
Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 pm
5/29-6/19 (3533.211)
6/26-7/17 (3533.231)
7/24-8/14 (3533.241)
8/21-9/11 (3533.251)
Thursday, 6 - 7:30 pm
5/31-6/21 (3533.281)
6/28-7/19 (3533.221)
7/26-8/16 (3533.261)
8/23-9/13 (3533.271)
Saturday, 1 - 2:30 pm
6/2-6/23 (3534.211)
6/30-7/21 (3534.221)
7/28-8/18 (3534.231)
8/25-9/22; no class 9/1 (3534.241)
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Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball (Ages 7-15)
(Boys & Girls). Learn the skills and strategies of Beach Volleyball and you can become King of the Beach! Learn the game with instructors and coaches with a passion for the game on one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Classes for players of all levels are available in a semi-private setting. Parking is included with full session registration.
$144 per session or $18 per class.
Spring Youth Volleyball
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:30 - 5 pm
5/1-5/24 (3531.121)
Summer Youth Volleyball
NEW CLASS TIME
Tuesday & Thursday, 4 - 5:30 pm
5/29-6/21 (3531.211)
6/26-7/19 (3531.221)
7/24-8/16 (3531.231)
8/21-9/13 (3531.241)
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Yoga by Santa Monica Yoga (Ages 12+)
Yoga at the Beach House is a great place to focus your mind, lift your spirits and strengthen your body. With classes led by Santa Monica Yoga's top-notch instructors and a beautiful setting, you will be glad you gave this great activity a try. All classes are Vinyasa - emphasis on breath, alignment and connecting to spirit as a way of healing.
All levels welcome. Sign up for all 5 weeks for just $62 per session or pay just $15 per class. Parking included with full session registration.
Monday, 9 - 10 am
4/23-5/21 (3501.120)
NO CLASS 5/28 - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
6/4-7/2 (3501.210)
7/9-8/6 (3501.220)
8/13-9/17; no class 9/3 (3501.230)
Wednesday, 9 - 10 am
5/16-6/13 (3502.210)
6/20-7/25; no class 7/4 (3502.220)
8/1-8/29 (3502.230)
Friday, 9 - 10 am
4/20-5/18 (3503.120)
5/25-6/22 (3503.210)
6/29-7/27 (3503.220)
8/3-8/31 (3503.230)
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YogaBuddies (Ages 5 - 11)
Within each YogaBuddies session, students learn yoga, strength poses and peaceful breathing techniques providing them with increased body awareness, improved strength, flexibility, focus and confidence. Through the power of storytelling, our non-traditional yoga classes become both educational and inspirational as our students learn physical, social and attitude development while increasing self-esteem, personal focus and respect. Sign up for all 5 weeks for just $62 or pay just $15 per class. Parking included with full session registration.
Sunday, 9 - 10 am
4/29-6/3; no class 5/27 (3511.120)
6/10-7/8 (3511.210)
7/15-8/12 (3511.220)
8/19-9/23; no class 9/2 (3511.230)
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