Beach House Classes
Online Registration Instructions
If you have never registered through RecEnroll before, you must request an account via the button on the RecEnroll home page, and your login information will be e-mailed to you within 1-2 business days. The Beach House does not offer discounts to Santa Monica residents for classes or facility use; request an account as a non-resident for the quickest processing. Santa Monica residents may enjoy lower rates at other city facilities. Please contact these facilities directly for more information.
Classes
Note: Summer classes (beginning in late May or later) will be available for registration for pre-verified Santa Monica residents online beginning May 1; Nonresidents may register for summer classes beginning May 8.
During class times, parking is included for students registered for a full class series. Drop-in students must pay for parking.
Synchronized Swimming with the Aqualillies
Photo by Shannon Cottrell
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. For $160, 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. Note activity number below and register online.
Sunday, 4/28-6/9 (no class 5/26)
Intermediate 5:15 - 6:30 pm (3522.111)
Beginner 6:30-7:45 pm (3521.111)
Sunday, 6/16-7/21*
Intermediate 6:15 - 7:30 pm (3522.211)*
Beginner 7:30-8:45 pm (3521.211)*
Sunday, 7/28-9/8 (no class 9/1)*
Intermediate 6:15 - 7:30 pm (3522.221)*
Beginner 7:30-8:45 pm (3521.221)*
Midweek Technique (Ages 14+)
This class offers the flexibility to drop in for $35 per class, or register for the full session for $160. All levels welcome.
Wednesday, 6:15 - 7:30 pm*
6/19-7/24 (3523.211)*
7/31-9/4 (3523.221)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Beach House Walking Club (Ages 16+)
NEW for summer 2013 - For just $5, drop in for a fun, effective, low-impact form of exercise! Meet at Guest Services then head to the beach for a one-hour walk with the Beach House Walking Club. Enjoy the sand, sea, and sunset while improving your fitness. Participants will learn correct walking posture and technique, how to fuel your body before and after walking, as well as how to calculate heart rate and determine the appropriate target heart rate for you. Come prepared! Participants should bring walking shoes, a water bottle, snack, layered clothing and sunblock.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, beginning June 18th
Preregistration not required; pay $5 drop-in fee at Guest Services before class.
Soccer Shots Beach Soccer (Ages 2-6)
NEW for summer 2013 - Soccer Shots' innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation. In each class, experienced and enthusiastic instructors focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills. $146 per 8-week session.
Thursdays, 6/20 - 8/15, 9 - 10 am*
No class 7/4
Mini (Age 2): 3550.210*
Classic (Ages 3-4): 3551.210*
Premier (Ages 5-6): 3552.210*
Thursdays, 8/22 - 10/10, 9 - 10 am*
Mini (Age 2): 3550.220*
Classic (Ages 3-4): 3551.220*
Premier (Ages 5-6): 3552.220*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Open Ocean Swimming (Ages 14+)
Who says that getting in shape needs to be all work and no play? Stretches and strengthening on the sand before plunging into the waves for an instructor-led ocean swim and body surfing session is a perfect way to start a summer's day. 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 class for you! $102 per 2-week session; classes meet twice per week. Note activity number below and register online.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 - 10:30 am
6/18-6/27 (3562.210)*
7/2-7/11; no class 7/4 (3562.220)*
7/16-7/25 (3562.230)*
7/30-8/8 (3562.240)*
8/13-8/22 (3562.250)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the world! This class offers you the chance to learn the basics of this exciting activity and enjoy the world-famous Santa Monica State Beach from a whole new perspective. Class fee includes use of paddleboard, paddle and a Coast Guard required personal flotation device. Learn to SUP Saturdays from 9 - 10:30 am for just $55/class; please register by 5pm the Friday before class. Note activity number below and register online.
5/4 (3543.129)
5/11 (3543.139)
6/1 (3543.149)
6/8 (3543.159)
6/15 (3543.169)
6/22 (3543.209)*
6/29 (3543.219)*
7/6 (3543.229)*
7/13 (3543.239)*
7/20 (3543.249)*
7/27 (3543.259)*
8/3 (3543.269)*
8/10 (3543.279)*
8/17 (3543.289)*
8/24 (3543.299)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Yoga by Santa Monica Yoga (Ages 12+)
All levels are welcome. Experience the benefit of classical yoga encompassing postures for flexibility, strength and balance, breathing practices to calm the nervous system, and guided relaxation to soothe the mind. Note activity number below and register online.
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
4/22-5/20 (3501.120)
6/3-6/24; short session $52 (3501.210)*
7/1-7/29 (3501.220)*
8/5-9/9; no class 9/2 (3501.230)*
Wednesday, 9 - 10 am
4/24-5/22 (3502.120)
5/29-6/26 (3502.210)*
7/3-7/31 (3502.220)*
8/7-9/4 (3502.230)*
Friday, 9 - 10 am
4/26-5/24 (3503.120)
5/31-6/28 (3503.210)*
7/5-8/2 (3503.220)*
8/9-9/6 (3503.230)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Tai Chi with Larry Bates (Ages 9+)
For both beginning and continuing students, this fun class teaches the 24 movements of the Yang style Simplified Form. It combines moving meditation with gentle revitalizing exercise as the students benefit from improved strength, conditioning, coordination, flexibility and balance. Students also experience increased energy, reduced stress, reduced pain, enhanced sleep and feelings of well being. Please note a $6 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.
$122 per 10-week session or $15 per class.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
6/18-8/20 (3512.211)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Youth Volleyball (Ages 7-18 Co-Ed)
Youth Volleyball Class (Ages 7-14)
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. Note activity number below and register online.
$144 per 4-week session or $18 per class.
Tuesday & Thursday, 4 - 5:30 pm (New class time for summer!)
4/30-5/23 (3531.131)
5/28-6/20 (3531.211)*
6/25-7/18 (3531.221)*
7/23-8/15 (3531.231)*
8/20-9/12 (3531.241)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
ELITE Beach Volleyball Camp (Ages 14-18)
The ELITE camp is designed for more experienced players who are looking for advanced instruction and competitive play. All players should have played in club, high school or in beach volleyball tournaments. Campers must have a good understanding of the basic skills and the beach game. Camp will consist of intense game-like drills and structured play. Every child receives a camp tee shirt! Parking is included with full session registration. Note activity number below and register online.
$253 per 5-day week
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 12 pm
6/17-6/21 (3539.200)
6/24-6/28 (3539.210)
7/1-7/5; no class 7/4, $203 (3539.220)
7/8-7/12 (3539.230)
7/15-7/19 (3539.240)
7/22-7/26 (3539.250)
7/29-8/2 (3539.260)
8/5-8/9 (3539.270)
8/12-8/16 (3539.280)
8/19-8/23 (3539.290)
8/26-8/30 (3539.292)
Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos Adult 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. Note activity number below and register online.
More information is available at beachvolleyballcamps.com
$48 per 4-week session or $25 per class.
Saturday, 11 am - 12:30 pm (New class time!)
4/27-5/18 (3534.151)
6/1-6/22 (3534.210)*
Tuesday, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
4/30-5/21 (3533.115)
5/28-6/18 (3533.215)*
6/25-7/16 (3533.225)*
7/23-8/13 (3533.235)*
8/20-9/10 (3533.245)*
Thursday, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
5/2-5/23 (3533.117)
5/30-6/20 (3533.217)*
6/27-7/18; no class 7/4 (3533.227)*
7/25-8/15 (3533.237)*
8/22-9/12 (3533.247)*
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (Ages 4-12)
Proposed fee increase pertaining to Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Pick your child's level from the descriptions below, and choose a 4-week session on Saturdays or Sundays for just $80. Two students per class.
Polliwog (Level 1: Water Exploration, Ages 4-6)
Instructors focus on building students' comfort and independence in the water. Skills taught include bubble blowing, retrieving submerged objects, front and back glides, kicks, and floats. All skills are practiced with the support of an instructor.
Guppy (Level 2: Primary Skills, Ages 4-8)
Before entering this level children must feel comfortable submerging their face underwater as well as floating on their stomach and back with the help of an instructor. Skills taught include learning to float and recover to a standing position independently, glides, front and back arm motion, front a back flutter kick, and an introduction to rhythmic breathing.
Minnow (Level 3: Stroke Readiness, Ages 5-12)
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. Children should be able to swim 5 yards on their front and back at the beginning of the course.
Fish (Level 4: Stroke Development, Ages 5-12)
By now students are truly swimming like fish and lessons will alternate between shallow and deep water. Students will improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distances. New skills include backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, sidestroke, swimming under water and open turns.
Spring Lessons
All spring classes are full, except Fish on Saturdays, 5/11-6/8 from 8:45 - 9:15 am (3574.110).
Summer Lessons
Summer morning swim lessons will meet twice per week for two weeks and begin June 18th for Tuesday/Thursday classes or June 19th for Wednesday/Friday classes. Summer swim class registration begins online for residents May 1; nonresidents may register for summer lessons beginning May 8. Note activity number below and register online.
*Summer Session 1: Tue/Thu 6/18-6/27 or Wed/Fri 6/19-6/28
| |
Polliwog |
Guppy |
Minnow |
Fish |
| Tue/Thu 8:45-9:15 am |
3571.210 |
3572.210 |
3573.210 |
3574.210 |
| Tue/Thu 9:25-9:55 am |
3571.212 |
3572.212 |
3573.212 |
3574.212 |
| Wed/Fri 8:45-9:15 am |
3575.210 |
3576.210 |
3577.210 |
3578.210 |
| Wed/Fri 9:25-9:55 am |
3575.212 |
3576.212 |
3577.212 |
3578.212 |
*Summer Session 2: Tue/Thu 7/2-7/11 (no class 7/4) or Wed/Fri 7/3-7/12
| |
Polliwog |
Guppy |
Minnow |
Fish |
| Tue/Thu 8:45-9:15 am |
3571.220 |
3572.220 |
3573.220 |
3574.220 |
| Tue/Thu 9:25-9:55 am |
3571.222 |
3572.222 |
3573.222 |
3574.222 |
| Wed/Fri 8:45-9:15 am |
3575.220 |
3576.220 |
3577.220 |
3578.220 |
| Wed/Fri 9:25-9:55 am |
3575.222 |
3576.222 |
3577.222 |
3578.222 |
*Summer Session 3: Tue/Thu 7/16-7/25 or Wed/Fri 7/17-7/26
| |
Polliwog |
Guppy |
Minnow |
Fish |
| Tue/Thu 8:45-9:15 am |
3571.230 |
3572.230 |
3573.230 |
3574.230 |
| Tue/Thu 9:25-9:55 am |
3571.232 |
3572.232 |
3573.232 |
3574.232 |
| Wed/Fri 8:45-9:15 am |
3575.230 |
3576.230 |
3577.230 |
3578.230 |
| Wed/Fri 9:25-9:55 am |
3575.232 |
3576.232 |
3577.232 |
3578.232 |
*Summer Session 4: Tue/Thu 7/30-8/8 or Wed/Fri 7/31-8/9
| |
Polliwog |
Guppy |
Minnow |
Fish |
| Tue/Thu 8:45-9:15 am |
3571.240 |
3572.240 |
3573.240 |
3574.240 |
| Tue/Thu 9:25-9:55 am |
3571.242 |
3572.242 |
3573.242 |
3574.242 |
| Wed/Fri 8:45-9:15 am |
3575.240 |
3576.240 |
3577.240 |
3578.240 |
| Wed/Fri 9:25-9:55 am |
3575.242 |
3576.242 |
3577.242 |
3578.242 |
*Summer Session 5: Tue/Thu 8/13-8/22 or Wed/Fri 8/14-8/23
| |
Polliwog |
Guppy |
Minnow |
Fish |
| Tue/Thu 8:45-9:15 am |
3571.250 |
3572.250 |
3573.250 |
3574.250 |
| Tue/Thu 9:25-9:55 am |
3571.252 |
3572.252 |
3573.252 |
3574.252 |
| Wed/Fri 8:45-9:15 am |
3575.250 |
3576.250 |
3577.250 |
3578.250 |
| Wed/Fri 9:25-9:55 am |
3575.252 |
3576.252 |
3577.252 |
3578.252 |
*Summer classes: Verified residents may register online beginning May 1; nonresidents may register beginning May 8