Art class · Arcadia
Arcadia Recreation & Community ServicesArcadia Community Center
365 Campus Drive, Arcadia
Elementary and Cartoon Drawing Fundamentals
Students will learn to draw new subject matter each week, including Cartoons!
- Mondays, 4–5pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 28 – Nov 2, 2026
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Youth Ballet
This is a great class for beginners. We incorporate stretching, ballet techniques and fun choreography. There are performance opportunities!
- Saturdays, 9–9:45am
- Fall 2026: Oct 3 – Dec 19, 2026
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Hip-Hop, Jazz and Tap
Fun choreography will be taught in each class and all students will have performance opportunities!
- Fridays, 5–5:45pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 2 – Dec 18, 2026
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Chinese Pinyin
The course will cover Chinese Pinyin vowels, consonants, tones, simple Chinese characters, Tang poetry, as well as children's rhymes. This is a great foundation for Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Wednesdays, 6:10–7:40pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 16 – Dec 9, 2026
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Youth Cooking
In each session participants will be cooking and learning different recipes
- Mondays, 4–5pm
- Mondays, 5–6pm
- Wednesdays, 6–7pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 5 – Dec 21, 2026
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Youth Robotics
Through a series of hands-on activities and challenges, students are introduced to the core principles of robotics. They learn how to design challenges and code, exploring the various components and their functions.
- Mondays, 4–5:30pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 12 – Dec 7, 2026
- Activities: Robotics and Engineering & making
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Abacus Math
Our Abacus class helps students develop calculation speed, accuracy, and number sense through hands-on learning with the abacus. Students will begin with basic addition and subtraction, then progress to multiplication, division, and mental math techniques that can be applied in everyday life and future math studies. A one-time $40 materials fee for new students includes an abacus and books.
- Mondays & Fridays, 4–5pm
- Fridays, 5–6pm
- Fridays, 6–7:30pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 14 – Dec 11, 2026
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Youth Karate Double Stripe
Skills include focus, teamwork, discipline, self-control, fitness, balance and coordination all while participating in a kid-friendly environment.
- Wednesdays, 4–5pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 16 – Dec 9, 2026
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Public Speaking Confidence
Our class will give your child many leadership opportunities to build strong communication skills in a fun and nurturing environment! Our shy students have changed into confident leaders, won many awards in Global competitions, and admitted to Stanford, Yale, Columbia and top UC’s. Join our class and let’s make miracles happen.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–6pm
- Tuesdays, 6–7pm
- Thursdays, 4–5pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 15 – Nov 19, 2026
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Youth Karate Sparring
Must be enrolled in a basic or intermediate / advanced class to be able to join. There is a one-time equipment fee of $100 for sparring gear.
- Wednesdays, 5–6pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 16 – Dec 9, 2026
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Youth Karate Intermediate/Advanced
Skills include focus, teamwork, discipline, self-control, fitness, balance and coordination all while participating in a kid-friendly environment. This class is for our students who have reached orange belt or higher.
- Thursdays, 6–7pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 14 – Dec 10, 2026
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Youth Piano
Parent is required to attend class with the child. If you have any questions, email: kindermusikwithmsemily@gmail.com. $28 materials fee.
- Thursdays, 4–4:40pm
- Thursdays, 4:45–5:25pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 8–29, 2026
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Youth Gymnastics
Tumbling, beam, bars, and vault are included. Appropriate gymnastics apparel required; hair must be securely tied back away from face with loose ends securely clipped. Class is barefoot; clean feet required. Secondary registration (no additional fee) is required for Stars Athletic Foundation at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/starsathletics
- Saturdays, 1–1:55pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 19 – Dec 19, 2026
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Junior Gymnastics
Tumbling, beam, bars, and vault are included. Appropriate gymnastics apparel required; hair must be securely tied back away from face with loose ends securely clipped. Class is barefoot; clean feet required.
- Saturdays, 2–2:55pm
- Fall 2026: Sep 19 – Dec 19, 2026
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Kids Night Out
Kids' Night Out, provides kids a night of fun and play so parents and guardians can enjoy an evening out or a quiet night at home. Recreation Staff and Volunteens offer dinner, themed games, movies, snacks, and supervision. Accommodations cannot be made for special dietary needs. Pre-registration is mandatory.
- Fridays, 6–10pm
- Fall 2026: Oct 9 – Dec 11, 2026
- Activities: Sports and Art
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About Arcadia Recreation & Community Services
The City of Arcadia department that runs youth classes, sports leagues, holiday camps and a free after-school program at Arcadia schools, the Community Center and city parks.
Where and how to reach them
Arcadia Community Center365 Campus Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Details from secure.rec1.com, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Arcadia Recreation & Community Services before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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