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SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2018
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 RECREATION GUIDE           and   QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
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Welcome to the City of Malibu
Quarterly Newsletter                                             2-3

After School Enrichment Programs                                    5
                                                                                                        City of Malibu
Community Workshops                                              6-8
                                                                         Community Services Department Staff
                                                                         310.456.2489
Parent & Me Programs                                           9-10      Community Services Director             Jesse Bobbett
Youth & Teen Enrichment Programs                                  11                                                     Ext 225
                                                                         Community Services                       Kristin Riesgo
Community & Volunteer Programs                               12-13       Deputy Director                                 Ext 350
                                                                         Recreation Supervisor                       Katie Gallo
Sports                                                       14-16
                                                                                                                         Ext 363
Aquatic Programs                                             17-19       Recreation Coordinator                      Lisa Crespo
                                                                                                                         Ext 279
Excursions & Emeritus College                                     20     Recreation Coordinator              Rachel Cummings
                                                                                                                         Ext 358
Senior & Active Adult Programs                               21-23
                                                                         Recreation Coordinator                  Adrianna Fiori
Park Facilities & Trancas Riders & Ropers                         24                                                     Ext 239
                                                                         Administrative Assistant          Brittany Saleaumua
Facility Rentals                                                  25                                                     Ext 349
                                                                         Parks Supervisor                        Andrew Belter
General Contact Information                                       26                                                     Ext 271
Registration Information                                          27     Parks Maintenance Worker                   Danny Delsi

Program Registration                                              28
                                                                            City Council
                                                                            Meets the second and fourth Monday of every
                                                                            month at 6:30pm at Malibu City Hall.
                                       About the Cover                      Cultural Arts Commission
                                                                            Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at
Those who are looking to incorporate a new fitness                          6:30pm at Malibu City Hall.
program into their routine may want to consider                             Harry Barovsky Memorial
Hoop Dance. It is a program that incorporates dance,                        Youth Commission
                                                                            Meets the second Monday of every month at
cardio, stretching and strength conditioning that is
                                                                            7pm at Malibu City Hall.
truly enjoyable. Using a specifically designed weighted
hula-hoop allows for different combinations that you
                                                                            Parks and Recreation Commission
                                                                            Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm
can tailor to your fitness level and ability. Poses such                    at Malibu City Hall.
as Halo, 360 Spin, Side Stance, Walking and more will
keep anyone moving for the duration of the workout.                        Register for Community Services Department
The Community Services Department is offering a                            notifications to receive information on
one-day workshop, September 5 or November 7 that                           upcoming events, sports programs, program
will introduce students to the routine. Information is on                  registration updates and more! Visit
                                                                           malibucity.org/news to subscribe. Information
page 6 or call 310.317.1364 for details.
                                                                           is available by text message and/or e-mail.
                                                                           For more details or assistance, please call
                                                                           310.456.2489 ext 349.
                   Scenic Photo: Sycamore Cove Beach by Parker Amstutz

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Quarterly Newsletter
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City’s Dark Sky Ordinance                      City Council Takes Further Steps
Aims to Protect Malibu’s Rural                 Toward Finalizing Historic Open
                                                                                                                  Malibu City Hall
Coastal Village Character,                                                                     23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu,CA 90265
                                               Space Purchase                                                310.456.2489
Wildlife & Habitats                            The City                                         City Hall Hours     City Hall Holidays
                                               Council
                                               unanimously                                   Monday – Thursday          – Closed –
                                               approved                                      7:30am-5:30pm            September 3
                                                                                                                      November 12
                                               taking further                                Friday                   November 22
                                               necessary                                     7:30am-4:30pm            November 23
                                               steps toward
                                               the historic
                                               purchase of
Malibu’s Dark Sky Ordinance goes into
                                               29.24 acres of
                                               open space
                                                                                            City of Malibu
effect on October 15, 2018 and the
City Planning Department is rolling
                                               properties                                   General Municipal Election
out information and resources to help
residents and businesses comply with
                                               from the
                                               Malibu Bay                                   Tuesday, November 6, 2018
                                               Company
the new requirements.
                                               for the
Some of the requirements of the                community’s future use. The Council
ordinance include:                             approved the issuance of bonds for the
• Outdoor light fixtures that are fully        purchase, and the purchase agreement
  shielded, directed downward and do           during a Special City Council meeting
  not exceed 850 lumens;                       on July 9, 2018. The City Council has
                                               identified that preservation of open
• A maximum Kelvin temperature of
                                               space as one of the City’s highest
  3000 K; and
                                               priorities and has discussed multiple
• Requirements for motion detectors,           parcels for sale in closed session over
  string lights and allowable light trespass   the past year. Malibu’s long history of
  from property lines.                         responsible and conservative fiscal          The City of Malibu will conduct
The City Council unanimously approved          management of public funds has               its General Municipal Election on
the ordinance in April 2018 in order           resulted in a AA+ bond rating, the           Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to fill two
to preserve Malibu’s rural character           highest a city can receive, and the City     Councilmember seats. The last day to
and quality of life, protect wildlife and      has surpassed its policy of maintaining      register to vote is October 22, 2018.
habitats from light pollution, preserve        a 50% undesignated General Fund
                                               Reserve, and started the Fiscal Year with    If you would like to register to vote,
enjoyment of the night-time sky, and                                                        update your voter registration, serve as
promote the City’s goal of conserving          106% reserve. That has made it possible
                                               to take advantage of this unexpected         a pollworker on Election Day, or request
energy and natural resources.                                                               a Vote by Mail ballot, please go to the
The ordinance will go into effect in           opportunity. Once the sale is finalized,
                                               the City will begin a comprehensive          County’s website at Lavote.net/home/
October 2018. Grace periods have been                                                       voting-elections.
drafted into the ordinance to assist           process to determine the best future
                                               uses of the property that will involve all   Election information will be posted
residents and business owners with the
                                               members of the community.                    on the City’s website at MalibuCity.
implementation process; however,
                                                                                            org/Elections, as it becomes available.
some provisions will take effect on
                                                                                            Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
October 15, 2018.
                                                                                            310.456.2489 ext. 228 for assistance.
For more information and to review
examples of compliant lighting                                                              Polls will be open from 7am-8pm on
methods as well as relevant deadlines,                                                      Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
visit the City’s project webpage at
MalibuCity.org/DarkSky

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                         Fall 2018
City’s Oral History Video Series                                                                    Malibu Public Library
The City is continuing the Oral History
Project, a series of videos that aims                 23519 W. Civic Center Way • Malibu, CA 90265 • 310.456.6438
to capture and preserve the unique                              Part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library
memories, personal insights, and
stories about the Malibu community.
Stories are told by the people of             39th Annual Bookmark Contest                  UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic
                                              September 2018                                September 22 • 9am
Malibu so that current and future
                                              Grades K-12                                   All ages welcome
generations of residents can feel a           Contact the Library for contest dates and     The UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic will visit the
sense of pride in Malibu and connection       entry form to participate in this county-     Malibu Library to provide free eye health
to a collective identity. The City is         wide art contest!                             screenings for approximately 15 people.
gathering submissions for potential                                                         Must sign up in advance. Presented in
subjects whose stories can illustrate         Malibu Library Speaker Series:                cooperation with Malibu's Community
important themes in Malibu, including         Eric Schlosser                                Assistance Resource Team (CART).
city formation, notable, interesting and      September 5 • 7pm
                                              Eric Schlosser, author of the bestsellers     Teen Art Activity
influential businesses, PCH, outdoor
                                              Command and Control, Fast Food Nation,        September 26 • 3:30pm
sports and recreation, education, nature                                                    Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with an
                                              and Reefer Madness, will speak at Malibu
and the environment, Malibu’s famous          City Hall. RSVP required.                     art activity at the library.
disasters, the arts and philanthropy, and
more. To submit suggestions for people        Malibu Library Book Group                     Caffeinated Verse: Poetry Open Mic
to serve as subjects, please call Media       September 12, October 10,                     Select Saturdays • October,
Information Officer Matt Myerhoff             November 14 • 5pm                             November, December • 11am
at 310.456.2489 ext. 283 or email             Read a title selected by book club            Join local poets for a morning open mic.
mmyerhoff@malibucity.org.                     members. Copies are available for check       Poets – published, aspiring, or otherwise –
                                              out at Malibu Library.                        can bring a poem to share. Sponsored by
                                                                                            the Friends of the Malibu Library.
Help Shape the Future                         Classical Guitar Concerts
                                              September 14, October 12,                     Teen Art Activity
of Public Transit                             November 16 • 3pm
                                              All ages welcome
                                                                                            October 11 • 3:30pm
                                                                                            Celebrate Teen Read Week and National
Metro is reimagining its bus system           The Pepperdine Guitar                         Coming Out Day with an art activity at the
for the next generation, and offers           Department presents                           library.
Malibu residents the chance to give           a concert series
                                              featuring musicians
                                                                                            Coexisting with Coyotes
their input on how the bus service can                                                      October 24 • 6pm
                                              studying with world-
best serve the community with the                                                           Ages 12 and older
                                              renowned classical
NextGen Bus Study Survey. Malibu has          guitar virtuoso                               Learn to live in
one bus line in and out of Malibu, and        Christopher Parkening.                        harmony with
residents, students and employees             A variety of works are                        our local coyote
in Malibu rely on it every day, so it is      presented in both solo and ensemble           population, protect
important to have input from those            settings.                                     your pets, deter
                                                                                            coyote visitations,
who use it. Metro’s bus system has not
                                              Nancy Sanchez Concert                         and practice
been overhauled in 25 years. The goal                                                       safe "hazing"
                                              September 20 • 3:30pm
of the NextGen Bus Study is to design                                                       techniques. Presenter Cathy Schoonmaker
                                              All ages welcome
a new bus system that is more relevant,       Nancy Sanchez is a natural musician           studies coyotes with the National Park
reflective, and attractive to the residents   and artist. Her latest full-length album      Service. She will be joined by Randi Feilich
of the communities that Metro serves,         American Novio was selected by NPR's          of Project Coyote.
including Malibu. The entire study is         Alt-Latino Radio program as their Best
                                                                                            Malibu Library Speaker Series:
expected to take approximately 18             of 2017. It's her first predominantly
                                              Spanish language record and tells her         Annie Leonard
months, with improved bus service
                                              story of growing up in America immersed       November 7 • 7pm
going into effect in fall of 2019. For                                                      Annie Leonard, executive director of
more information, visit Metro.net/            in Mexican culture. Sponsored by Los
                                              Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl        Greenpeace USA and author of The Story
projects/nextgen. To take the survey,         and the LA County Arts Commission.            of Stuff, will speak at Malibu City Hall. RSVP
visit Nextgen-Survey.com.                                                                   required.

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Bgcm Enrichment Workshops
  The City of Malibu Community Services Department partners with the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu
  (BGCM) to offer afterschool enrichment workshops at Juan Cabrillo, Point Dume Marine Science
  School and Webster Elementary School. Programs are once a month during the fall 2018 season and
  complimentary for BGCM members. Children who are not enrolled in BGCM are welcome to participate in

                                                                                                                  Enrichment Programs
  the programs and can register at MalibuCity.org/Register and use the community pricing option.*

   Good Sportsmanship &                 Master Your Movement                Cooking & Eating Healthy
      Ultimate Sports
                                                                          Join LIFT
                                                                          Enrichment’s
                                                                          interactive
                                                                          cooking class
                                                                          taught by
                                                                          qualified Chefs
                                                                          who have a
                                                                          passion about
                                                                          healthy foods
This workshop has something for                                           and getting
every sports enthusiast. The 90                                           children
minute intensive will introduce                                           EXCITED about making snacks
participants to the ins and outs                                          and meals from scratch. The
of fun interactive sports such       This dynamic workshop is a           workshop will include a lesson
as flag football, basketball,        combination of gymnastics            on creating Cauliflower Fried Rice
dodgeball, kickball and other        and ninja skills with a parkour      with Veggies (with no rice . . . just
exciting sports they may not         twist. Get ready to learn how to     cauliflower) and a side of Creamy
have experienced before. Before      traverse through obstacles in a      Broccoli Slaw with a Greek Yogurt
the sports begin, Momentum           safe way. The workshop will focus    Dressing. Students will develop
Academies will lead an interactive   on strength, coordination, the       their culinary skills while learning

                                                                                                                  Afterschool
discussion on what it means to       importance of proper form and        about nutrition, culture and
have good sportsmanship and          negotiating obstacles by running,    dining etiquette.
the importance of playing by the     jumping, vaulting and rolling in a   Instructor: LIFT Enrichment
rules.                               fluid motion. Movements can be       Minimum: 5 participants
Instructor: Momentum Academies       modified for boys and girls of all   Maximum: 30 participants
Minimum: 5 participants              fitness levels.                      Kindergarten-Grade 5
Maximum: 30 participants             Instructor: Monarchs Mobile Gym      $25*
Kindergarten-Grade 5                 Minimum: 5 participants              Tu       November 13
$25*                                 Maximum: 30 participants                      Webster Elementary
Tu       September 11                Kindergarten-Grade 5                          School
         Webster Elementary 		       $25*                                 W        November 14
         School                      Tu       October 9                            Point Dume Marine
W        September 12                         Webster Elementary 		                Science School
         Point Dume Marine 		                 School                      Th       November 15
         Science School              W        October 10                           Juan Cabrillo
Th       September 13                         Point Dume Marine 		                 Elementary School
         Juan Cabrillo                        Science School              3-4:30pm
         Elementary School           Th       October 11
3-4:30pm                                      Juan Cabrillo
                                              Elementary School
                                     3-4:30pm

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MLab is a series of creative, informative and health and wellness workshops. The
                                             workshops are created to serve all ages and create an intergenerational experience.
                                             MLab connects the community with artists, specialized instructors in various areas as
                                             well as provide an outlet to discover something new or build on previous skills.
                                             Pre-register online at MalibuCity.org/Register or call 310.317.1364. For more
Community Workshops

                                             information about the instructors, class topics and materials call 310.456.2489 ext 239
                                             or visit MalibuCity.org/MLab

                                Hoop Dance                          Photography 101                        Introduction to
                                                                                                         Manual Photography
                      Hoop dance is a fusion of dance,
                      play and circus skill and can be a                                            Learn the Big Three components
                      great way to keep fit. Students will                                          of manual photography:
                      learn on body and off body hula                                               shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
                      hooping. Instructor will provide                                              Understand how each of these
                      hoops.                                                                        variables can affect a photo, how
                      Instructor: Hannah Probst                                                     to change them on a camera and
                      Minimum: 4 participants                                                       instant results. Receive personal
                      Maximum: 10 participants                                                      attention in a small group setting.
                      Ages: 13+                                                                     Bring a digital SLR camera (with
                      $20 per class                                                                 interchangeable lens).
                      W        September 5                                                          Instructor: Cecily Breeding
                      W        November 7                                                           Minimum: 4 participants
                      Malibu Bluffs Park,                                                           Maximum: 8 participants
                      Michael Landon Center                  Learn about the basic principles       $80 per person
                      6-7:15pm                               of photography during a two-           F        October 19
                                                             hour course is perfect for the         Malibu Bluffs Park
                      Beginning Tango Workshop
                                                             novice photographer who wants          5-7pm
                                                             to broaden their knowledge
                      Learn one                                                                             Equine Therapy
                                                             on focusing, composing, and
                      of the most                            capturing the perfect photo.
                      elegant and                            The Instructor will incorporate        Equine Therapy is a form of
                      romantic                               a mix of classroom discussion          experiential therapy that
                      style of all                           and hands-on practice both             involves interactions between
                      the ballroom                           indoors and outdoors. Students         students and horses. Students
                      dances – Tango!                        will receive personal attention        will develop the needed skills to
                      The dance                              in a small group setting.              identify a range of emotional and
                      workshop                               Bring a camera; digital SLR            behavioral challenges as well as
                      will include exercises in balance,     recommended, but any camera,           enhance positive relationships
                      coordination, body posture and         even a smart phone, may be used        with others. The workshop will
                      continue with navigation on the        during the workshop.                   not involve horse riding, but may
                      dance floor, musicality and classic                                           include grooming, feeding, and
                                                             Instructor: Cecily Breeding
                      Tango patterns. Singles and couple     Minimum: 4 participants                ground exercises that promote
                      welcome. Refreshments will be          Maximum: 8 participants                physical and mental health.
                      served. Weekly ongoing classes         $40                                    Instructor: Dr. Deena Manion
                      are offered on Tuesdays at 7:15pm.     F        September 7                   Minimum: 5 participants
                      Instructor: MC Callaghan               Legacy Park                            Maximum: 10 Participants
                      $30                                    5-7pm                                  $40
                      Tu       September 18                                                         Sa    October 13
                      Malibu Bluffs Park,                                                           Malibu Equestrian Center
                      Michael Landon Center                                                         11am-1pm
                      7:30-9pm

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Vegan Cheese Making                       Chinese Calligraphy                  Imagine: Family Yoga
                                                                                     & Art Workshop
Students will                            Learn key techniques to Chinese
learn how                                calligraphy which is a physical       Jump like a mindful monkey,
to make two                              and mental exercise. A skills-        grow tall like a majestic tree, shine
different                                oriented workshop starts with         brightly like a peaceful warrior,

                                                                                                                       Community Workshops
types of                                 the origins of Chinese characters     and have a lot of family fun. All
cheese that                              and the art of Chinese calligraphy.   ages are invited to join their
are nut-based and dairy-free.            The instructor will acquaint          parents for a workshop designed
Vegan cheese will melt and is            students with the characteristics     to bring the family together in
delicious on pizzas, potatoes or         of the Official Script, focusing      the spirit of yoga and creativity.
anything that requires a cheesy          on the basic strokes and forms        In this workshop you will learn
bite.                                    of Chinese characters and brush       partner poses, play yoga games
Instructor: Lesley Ward                  movements.                            and create an artistic masterpiece
Minimum: 5 participants                  Instructor: Ren Liu                   together.
Maximum: 15 participants                 Minimum: 5 participants               Yoga Instructor:
All ages welcome                         Maximum: 10 participants              Natalie Backman-Spirova
$10                                      Ages 10 and over                      Art Instructor: Ivo Spirov
M         October 15                     $35                                   All ages welcome
Malibu City Hall,                        F        October 19                   $15/$50 per family of four
Multi-Purpose Room                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                   Su        November 4
3-4:30pm                                 Michael Landon Center                 Malibu Bluffs Park
                                         12-2pm                                1-3pm
 Beginning Texas Two Step
                                                Chinese Painting                    Art Trek Workshops
Put on your
favorite blue                            Focus on the beauty and               Create unique works of art using
jeans and                                simplicity of a flowing brush         a variety of materials. Classes are
mosey on down                            and graceful designs that reflect     $5 each plus $10 materials fee due
to learn the                             time-honored principles of            to the instructor on the day of the
Texas Two Step.                          Chinese philosophy and culture.       workshop. Pre-registration required.
This popular                             Practicing Chinese brush painting     See page 22 for class
dance style is                           helps one quiet the mind, expand      descriptions.
easy to learn as it has a very natural   creative self-expression as well      Painted Peacocks
rhythmic style. Concentrate on           as discipline. Learn to handle        F        September 14
fundamentals, followed by popular        Chinese brushes with ink and          Multi-Purpose Room
underarm turns and classic               color, execute brush strokes          2-4pm
patterns. Singles and couples            correctly and artistically, and       Chinese Watercolor
welcome. Refreshments will be            control the ink flow, load the        F        October 12
served. Weekly ongoing classes are       brush correctly and discover the      Multi-Purpose Room
offered on Tuesdays at 7:15pm.           methods of painting landscapes,       2-4pm
Instructor: MC Callaghan                 flowers and birds.                    Fun & Fabulous Faces
All ages welcome                                                               F        November 9
                                         Instructor: Ren Liu
$30                                                                            Multi-Purpose Room
                                         Minimum: 5 participants
Tu        October 16                                                           2-4pm
                                         Maximum: 10 participants
Malibu Bluffs Park,
                                         Ages 10 and over
Michael Landon Center
                                         $35
7:30-9pm
                                         Sa       October 20
                                         Malibu Bluffs Park,
                                         Michael Landon Center
                                         10am-12pm

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To reserve a space in one of our free Community Workshops call 310.456.2489 ext 239 or for more
                       information visit MalibuCity.org/FallWorkshops. All workshops require a minimum enrollment which must
                       be met seven days prior to the workshop date or the workshop may be cancelled. If the maximum number
                       of participants has not been reached, walk-ups will be considered on the day of the workshop. All ages are
                       welcome unless noted.
Community Workshops

                            Free Workshops                       Bollywood Culture                     Fall Wool Felt Hats
                                                                      & Dance
                           Emerging From The
                         Slush: How to Get your            Bollywood dance is a fun,
                         Short Story Published             educational and unique
                                                           experience for students of
                                                           all ages. The workshop will
                       The instructor will teach           include an intro to Bollywood
                       students the basics of              and Indian Cinema, a warm-up,
                       storylines, editing, writing        an explanation of the songs
                       techniques and more. The            meaning and plenty of dancing!
                       free demonstration is               The instructor will get the entire
                       followed by a five week             family about the Bollywood
                       session that begins on              music, dance and culture. For
                       September 26. Details on            more information about the            Learn the fundamentals of
                       page 13.                            instructor visit Sara.Kapadia.com.    blocking, shaping and trimming
                       Instructor: Robert Kerbeck          Instructor: Sara Kapadia              a wool felt hat base. A variety of
                       Free                                Minimum: 5 participants               shapes can be achieved using
                       W        September 12               All ages welcome                      vintage and new hat blocks.
                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                 $20 per person                        The workshop consists of two
                       Michael Landon Center               F         September 14                three hour workshops. Material
                       6:30-8:30pm                         Malibu Bluffs Park,                   fee includes wool felt hat base,
                                                           Michael Landon Center                 all blocking tools and sewing
                            Dog Obedience:                 6:30-8pm                              notions and finishing trims.
                            Reliable Recall
                                                                 Make your Dreams                Information about the instructor
                                                                                                 at FlapperFemme.com
                       A solid recall is a valuable              Become a Reality
                                                                                                 Instructor: Leslie Robinson
                       behavior for dogs, including                                              Minimum: 4 participants
                       those who compete in sports,        Students will become their own        Maximum: 9 participants
                       do therapy, or provide the          inspiration, motivator and leader.    All ages
                       valuable service of being a         The instructors will create a safe    $100
                       beloved companion. Dogs             space to dare to dream without any    Material fee: $30
                       must be kept on a leash.            judgment. Whether the changes         F         October 12
                       Arrive ten minutes early to         are small steps or big decisions,     F         October 19
                       fill out paperwork and bring        after the one hour workshop           Malibu Bluffs Park,
                       proof of DHPP, Bordetella and       students will be equipped with        Michael Landon Center
                       rabies. Workshop is followed        the tools to start making positive    2-5pm
                       by a 5-week session. Details        changes in their lives to make
                       on page 12                          dreams become a reality.
                       Instructor: Christy Reed            Instructor: Roots N Wings
                       Free                                Minimum: 5 participants
                       W        September 19               Ages 11-17
                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                 $25
                       Multi-Purpose Field                 Th       November 8
                       6-7pm                               Malibu City Hall,
                                                           Zuma Room
                                                           4-5pm

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Gym Tots                          Kick & Play Soccer
  Parent & Me programs require
  adult participation who may
  include biological parents,          The                                     Kick & Play is a parent-child
  adoptive parents, guardians,         perfect                                 soccer and movement program
  stepparents, grandparents            class for                               specifically designed for toddlers.

                                                                                                                      Parent & Me Programs
  or other types of parenting          mobile                                  Experienced instructors along
  relationship. Programs give          toddlers                                with puppet friends, Mimi and
  adults a chance to interact and      who still                               Pepe, take participants through a
  nurture a relationship during        need                                    world of exciting physical activity.
  the playful, yet structured,         adult assistance. Gym Tots              Individual attention, positive
  Parent & Me classes. All classes     introduces foundational                 reinforcement and engaging
  promote bonding while helping        gymnastics skills including             original music help develop pre-
  children develop cognitive, social   balance, upper and lower body           soccer skills that will have your
  and motor skills as well as an       strength and coordination.              toddler learning to balance, run,
  opportunity to learn, play and       Monarch’s bi-weekly rotating            kick and play.
  grow together.                       curriculum incorporates music,          Instructor: Super Soccer Stars
                                       warm-ups, stretching and                Minimum: 4 participants
                                       games all while reinforcing the         Ages 1-2
            Park Tales                 importance of gross motor skills.       $160/$150 sibling
                                       Instructor: Monarchs Mobile Gym         Tu       September 25-November 27
Park Tales                             Minimum: 4 participants                          (no class 11/6 & 11/20)
                                       Ages 1-3
is a fun and                                                                   $160/$150 sibling
                                       $150
educational                            M        September 17-November 5
                                                                               Malibu Bluffs Park
event for the                                                                  2-2:40pm
                                       Malibu Bluffs Park,
whole family.                          Michael Landon Center                   W        September 26-November 14
Children                               10-10:45am                              $120/$110 sibling
and their                                                                      Malibu Bluffs Park
caregivers                                Weird & Wacky Science                10-10:40am
will listen to stories narrated by                                             Parenting with Confidence
staff from the Malibu Library and      Children are naturally curious and      Based on Positive Discipline
have an opportunity to create          question how the world works.
a themed art activity. Special         Parker Anderson Enrichment
guests will interact with children     will help shape this curiosity          Research-based parent education
to enhance social and physical         through hands-on activities that        program that provides a step-by-
skills. Enjoy a day of fun and         will develop critical thinking skills   step approach and focuses on
reading! Every child that attends      and inspire a passion for science.      building a child’s sense of their
will receive a complimentary           Through the experiments each            own power to choose and creating
snack.                                 week, see the world of science          a sense of self-worth. Facilitated
                                       through a child's learning mind         by certified Parenting Coach in
Celebrate Grandparents Day
                                       that will unfold interests and          Positive Discipline, Estela De Wulf,
with the Malibu Senior Center
                                       open avenues for a new bond.            through role play and conversation,
W         September 12
                                                                               parents will learn practical tools
Tumbling Tales with                    Instructor: Parker Anderson
                                                                               to deal with common parenting
Monarchs Gymnastics                    Enrichment
                                       Minimum: 4 participants
                                                                               issues. For more information visit
Tu       October 9                                                             rootsnwings.org
                                       Ages 2-5
Musical Storytime with                 $150                                    Instructor: Roots N Wings
Music Together                         Tu       September 18-November 13       Minimum: 8 participants
F         November 9                            (No class 11/6)                $400
All ages welcome                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                     Tu       September 18-November 13
Free                                   Michael Landon Center                            (No class 11/6)
Malibu Library                         10:45-11:30am                           Malibu Bluffs Park,
10-10:45am                                                                     Michael Landon Center
                                                                               9:30-10:30am

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Sign, Sing & Play All Day             Cute & Cuddly Animals                     Music Together

                       Children will have an opportunity   Cute & Cuddly                        “Music Together” is an
                       to sing, dance and learn how        Animals is                           internationally recognized
                       to use sign language during         a hands on                           music and movement class for
Parent & Me Programs
                       a playful music experience.         experience with                      children. Classes are mixed-age
                       American Sign Language              some of the most                     and are designed for parents to
                       encourages early communication      adorable animals                     enjoy time with their little ones.
                       and develops pre-verbal skills      around. Students                     The format includes singing,
                       through rhymes and songs.           and their caregivers will enjoy      dancing and group instrument
                       Parents will be given learning      learning about different animals     play. Registration fee includes a
                       tools to implement at home.         each week including: guinea pigs,    professionally recorded CD and
                       For more information visit          chicks, bunnies and more.            accompanying digital download
                       wondertreekids.com                  Instructor: Parker Anderson          for an iPod as well as an illustrated
                       Instructor: Wondertree Kids         Enrichment                           family songbook. Attend Park
                       Minimum: 4 participants             Minimum: 4 participants              Tales at the Malibu Library on
                       Ages 6 weeks-5 years old            Ages 2-5                             November 9 at 10am for a musical
                       $150                                $150                                 themed storytime with Cheryl Lev.
                       W        September 12-November 7    Th       September 13-November 15    See page 9 for more details.
                                (no class 9/19)                     (no class 9/20 & 10/25)
                                                                                                Instructor: Cheryl Lev
                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                 Malibu Bluffs Park,
                                                                                                Minimum: 4 participants
                       Michael Landon Center               Michael Landon Center
                                                                                                Ages Newborn-5
                       Non-crawlers, 10-10:45am            10:30-11:15am
                                                                                                Babies under 8 months old who
                       Crawlers & Walkers, 10:45-11:30am
                                                                   Dance With Me                attend with a registered older
                                                                                                sibling are free.
                           Let’s Play In Spanish!                                               F         September 14-November 16
                                                           Designed for                                   (no class 10/26 & 11/9)
                                                           parents and                          $235/$120 each sibling
                       Parents and children will           toddlers, this                       Malibu Bluffs Park,
                       experience the Spanish language     class focuses                        Michael Landon Center
                       and culture by engaging in          on music                             10:30-11:15am
                       this full immersion class that      and exercises
                       incorporates early childhood        based on                               — Instructors Wanted —
                       development. Learn Spanish          ballet basics,
                       naturally through songs,                                                   Do you have
                                                           gymnastics                             a special skill
                       dance, art activities and more.     fundamentals                           or talent you
                       The instructor will provide an      and                                    would like to
                       interactive and entertaining        rhythm exercises. It is a great        share? The
                       environment that will allow         introduction to an active and          City of Malibu
                       families to embark on a             creative lifestyle. Great for the      is looking
                       wonderful language adventure.       budding dancer as well as              for creative,
                       Activity book is included in the    parents. Please have dancers dress     enthusiastic
                       price.                              in ballet attire.                      and organized
                       Instructor: Un, dos, tres Spanish                                          instructors to provide fun filled
                                                           Instructor: Momentum Academies         enrichment classes for people of
                       Minimum: 4 participants             Minimum: 4 participants
                       Ages 1-3                                                                   all ages and skill levels. Classes
                                                           Ages 2-4                               such as eco-friendly gardening,
                       $200                                $100/$90 sibling
                       Th       September 13-November 15                                          computers, art, fitness and more!
                                                           Th       November 8-December 13
                                (no class 9/20 & 10/25)             (no class 11/22)              To submit your idea contact the
                       Malibu Bluffs Park,                 Malibu Bluffs Park,                    Community Services Department
                       Michael Landon Center               Michael Landon Center                  for a class proposal form at
                       9:30-10:15am                        11:15am-12pm                           310.456.2489 ext 239 or email
                                                                                                  afiori@malibucity.org

                       10 • Program Information 310.317.1364
Gym Kinderoos                               Ballet                           Gym Jammers

Classes with Monarch’s                This class is the                     This dynamic class is a
Gymnastics are designed for           perfect transition                    combination of gymnastics and
children that are looking to          for children                          ninja skills with a parkour twist.
expand their gymnastics skills        who are ready                         Get ready to learn how to traverse

                                                                                                                    Enrichment Programs
without the help of a caregiver.      to advance                            through obstacles in a safe way.
Students participate in a             from a parent                         Focus on strength, coordination,
structured warm-up period at          and me dance class to individual      the importance of proper form
the start of each class to build      instruction. In a nurturing           and negotiating obstacles by
strength, flexibility and a solid     atmosphere the students will          running, jumping, vaulting
foundation. A rotating bi-weekly      focus on alignment, technique,        and rolling in a fluid motion.
curriculum will give students         musicality proper alignment and       Movements can be modified for
the chance to practice and learn      dance vocabulary.                     boys and girls of all fitness levels.
skills on each event in a regular,    Instructor: Momentum Academies        Meet the new instructor on
systematic fashion. All instruction   Minimum: 4 participants               October 9 at Park Tales.
is progressive for safety.            Ages 4-9                              Instructor: Monarchs Gymnastics
Instructor: Monarchs Mobile Gym       $100                                  Minimum: 5 participants
Minimum: 4 participants               Tu         November 6- December 11    Ages 5 and over
Ages 3-5                                         (no class 11/20)           $150
$150                                  City Hall, Backstage Theater Room     W        September 12-November 7
M        September 17-November 5      3:30-4:30pm                                    (no class 9/19)
         (no class 11/12)                                                   Malibu Bluffs Park,
Malibu Bluffs Park,                       Become a Jedi Master              Michael Landon Center
Michael Landon Center                                                       3:30-4:30pm
10:45-11:30am                         Becoming a
                                                                                Cartooning Creations
                                      Jedi Master
       Ultimate Frisbee
                                      requires patience,
                                      inner strength,                       Learn how to
Ultimate Frisbee                      wisdom, and an                        draw characters
is a non-contact                      understanding                         by exploring
team sport                            of the Force.                         the basics of
played with                           Students will                         cartooning. Draw

                                                                                                                    Youth & Teen
a flying disc.                        learn the secrets                     robots, dragons,
This fast-paced                       of Jedi Masters and psychological     silly characters,
football-type                         techniques to calm their fear,        everyday
game will teach players the skills    excitement and anger. Taught          cartoons and
they need to enjoy the game and       through a Star Wars Lens,             much more. Children will leave
play it well. The instructor will     mindfulness and life skills will be   the class inspired to create their
hone skills on the disc by playing    taught while playing interactive      own characters at home then
games and teaching techniques         Star Wars games. This class will      bring them back to class to share.
that will encourage children to       guide the participant through the     Instructor Larry Scott has over 30
keep up and get moving.               galaxy with self-awareness.           years of cartooning experience.
Instructor: Momentum Academies        Instructor: Roots N Wings             Instructor: Larry Scott
Minimum: 4 participants               Minimum: 5 participants               Minimum: 4 participants
Ages 6-12                             Ages 7-13                             Ages 6-12
$150                                  $200                                  $150
M        September 17-November 5      T        September 18-November 13     Th       September 13-November 15
Malibu Bluffs Park                             (no class 11/6)                       (no class 9/20, 10/25)
3:30-4:30pm                           Malibu Bluffs Park,                   Malibu Bluffs Park,
                                      Michael Landon Center                 Michael Landon Center
                                      4-5pm                                 3:30-4:30pm

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Super Soccer Stars                       Improv Acting
                                                                                                       Volunteer
                                                                                                      Opportunities
                     Through                               Young Actors Project offers
                     age-specific                          improvisation and acting training      Assist with special events,
                     curriculum,                           for young performing artists.
                                                                                                  senior citizen, sports and
                     soccer will                           This exciting class is an often
Community Programs

                                                                                                  environmental programs.
                     be used to                            comedic exploration of situations,
                     nurture, build                        characters, and dialogue that          Volunteers must complete
                     self-confidence                       lie just beneath the surface.          and sign the Volunteer
                     and develop teamwork. Low             Guaranteed to increase confidence      Registration Form prior to
                     child-to-coach ratios and positive    and grow self-expression. Final        volunteering. Submit form
                     reinforcement will ensure that        performance on Friday, November        online or print the Volunteer
                     each child improves at his or         16 with professional improvisers:      Registration Packet and
                     her own pace while having fun!        Mission IMPROVable, from               submit it in person at Malibu
                     Material fee includes a t-shirt and   Westside Comedy Theater. Open to       Bluffs Park or City Hall. For
                     a Super Soccer Stars drawstring       all levels.                            additional information or
                     bag.                                  Instructor: Young Actors Project       to register as a volunteer in
                     Instructor: Super Soccer Stars        Th         September 13–November 15    advance call 310.456.2489
                     Ages 2-7 $160/$150 sibling            Ages 8-11          $385
                                                                                                  ext 363. Forms at
                     $15 material fee payable to Super     City Hall, Civic Theater
                     Soccer Stars                          3:30-4:30pm                            malibucity.org/volunteer.
                     Su       September 30-December 2      Ages 12-17         $550
                              (no class 11/11 & 11/25)     $50 Material fee made payable to       Coastal Clean-Up Day
                     Malibu Bluffs Park                    Young Actors Project                   Saturday, September 15
                                                           City Hall, Civic Theater               9am-12pm
                     Su                                    4:30-6:30pm                            Clean local beaches.
                     Ages 2-3: 10-10:40am
                     Ages 3-4: 10:45-11:30am                       Dog Obedience                  Tiny Tot Olympics
                     Ages 4-5: 11:35am-12:35pm                                                    Prep: Friday, September 21
                     Ages 5-7: 12:40-1:40pm                                                       Event: Sunday, September 23
                                                           Beginner class will cover sit,
                                                                                                  Malibu Bluffs Park
                            Song Writing Lab               down, come, stay, walking etc
                                                                                                  Assist with event preparation
                                                           and is for the dog with little or no
                                                                                                  and/or event.
                                                           prior training. Dogs must be four
                     This course will help students
                                                           months or older and vaccinated.        Wellness Expo
                     understand how to listen critically
                                                           Intermediate obedience class will      Thursday, October 11
                     to songs as well as help prepare
                                                           focus on working dogs through          8am-2pm
                     musical compositions. Topics
                                                           distraction. Class will cover          Senior Center
                     include the importance of basic
                                                           heel, settle/relax, wait and more.     Assist with event preparation
                     music theory, music writing
                                                           Please bring your dog to the first     and/or event
                     techniques, the relationship of
                                                           class wearing a gentle leader,
                     words to music, writing effective
                                                           harness or martingale collar and       Halloween Carnival & Movie
                     introductions and how to
                                                           bring proof of DHPP, Bordetella        Prep: Thursday, October 25
                     support the style and structure
                                                           and rabies shots. Meet the             Event: Friday, October 26
                     of the song with appropriate
                                                           instructor at Malibu Bluffs Park       Malibu Bluffs Park
                     instruments.
                                                           on September 19 to learn reliable      Assist with event preparation
                     Instructor: Athanasios Dikos          recall.                                and/or event.
                     Minimum: 4 participants
                     Ages 11-17                            Instructor: Christy Reed
                     $150                                  Minimum: 5 participants                Zuma Beach Clean-Up Day
                     Tu       October 2-November 27 		     $150                                   Sunday, November 18
                              (no class 11/20)             W        September 26-October 24       10am-12pm
                     Malibu Bluffs Park,                   Malibu Bluffs Park                     Zuma Beach, Tower 1
                     Michael Landon Center                 Beginner: 6-7pm                        Help clean up local beaches.
                     5:30-6:30pm                           Intermediate: 7-8pm

                     12 • Program Information 310.317.1364
Dance Classes with MC                      Mindfulness Yoga                   Tai Chi with Master Yun

A great way to exercise, be social       Connect                               A gentle stress reduction class
and learn some of the most               your breath,                          that improves balance and
popular partner dances. The              body and                              concentration while promoting
class will concentrate on an             mind                                  a state of well-being. Students

                                                                                                                        Community Programs
introduction to Swing, Fox Trot,         through                               can choose from the Yang style
Cha Cha, Salsa and Night Club            conscious                             short form (24 Form) or the
2 Step. Learn solid basics and           movement                              more “traditional,” 108 form,
popular moves and patterns in            fueled by                             that will offer more martial
each dance style. Singles and            intention.                            and meditation. Please wear
couples are welcome. Bring a             A practice                            soft soled shoes and loose
friend for free, new students only.      designed                              comfortable clothing.
Join the instructor on September         for yogis of any level. Being fully   Instructor: Master Yun
18 and October 16 for two                present in your postures, linking     $20 per class
workshops that will focus on the         breath to movement. Class ends        F        Ongoing, new session
foundations of specific dance            with a long savasana with guided               begins September 14
styles. See pages 6 and 7 for more       meditation leading to a state of               (no class 9/21, 10/26, 11/23)
details.                                 deep relaxation.                      Malibu Bluffs Park,
Instructor: MC Callaghan                 Instructor: Natalie Spirova           Michael Landon Center
Minimum: 4 participants                  Minimum: 5 participants               Beginning, 24 Form: 8:15-9:15am
$20 per class                            $20 per class                         Intermediate, 108 Form: 9:15-10:15am
Tu       Ongoing                         W        September 12–November 28     MalibuBluffs Park,
Malibu Bluffs Park,                               (no class 11/21)             Michael Landon Center
Michael Landon Center                    Malibu Bluffs Park                    9:15-10:15am
7:15-8:15pm                              6-7:15pm
                                                                                Emerging from the Slush:
         Social Dance                      Tai Chi & Health Exercises           How to Write & Get a Short
       with Erin Durand                                                             Story Published
                                         Tai Chi is
                                         a Chinese                             Have you ever wanted to get
Learn common dance steps and
                                         exercise that                         your short story published in
styles that can be incorporated
                                         uses slow,                            a magazine or literary journal?
into social dance settings. The
                                         smooth body                           Class will include the basics
instructor will cover basic
                                         movements                             of storylines, editing, writing
techniques and steps for both
                                         to achieve                            techniques and more.  Mr. Kerbeck
single and partner dances. At the
                                         a state of                            has had over a dozen short stories
end of each month the class will
                                         relaxation                            published in the last year and
determine the next dance style
                                         of both the                           wants to pass on his knowledge
and the instructor will combine
                                         mind and                              to you. Meet the instructor at the
new techniques to ones already
                                         body to improve and strengthen        complimentary Writing Workshop
learned. Suitable for singles and
                                         the cardiovascular and immune         on September 12. See page 8 for
couples.
                                         systems.                              more details
Instructor: Erin Durand
                                         Instructors: Mindy Panunzio & Lotte   Instructor: Robert Kerbeck
$20 per class                            Cherin
Th       Ongoing                                                               Minimum: 4 participants
                                         $2 per class                          $125
         (no class 9/20, 10/25, 11/22)   Tu        Ongoing
Malibu Bluffs Park,                                                            W        September 26-October 24
                                                   (no class 11/6 & 11/20)
Michael Landon Center                    Malibu Bluffs Park,                   Malibu Bluffs Park,
7-8pm                                    Michael Landon Center                 Michael Landon Center
                                         8:30-9:30am                           6:30-8:30pm

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Youth Flag Football League                 Little Players Tennis                 Youth Advanced Tennis

         Participants will engage in non-       This is an                              Students will practice rallying
         contact, continuous action while       introductory                            from the baseline, with emphasis
         learning lessons in teamwork.          class designed                          placed on consistency, depth and
         Weekly practices will include          for children                            placement. Students must be
         drills and scrimmages where            without                                 able to hit a basic overhead serve,
         participants will be taught the        previous                                and have prior knowledge of the
         basics of football including           tennis experience. Emphasis will        basic rules and scoring. Focus on
         running, passing, receiving and        be placed on movement and               enhancing footwork and agility,
Sports

         defending by volunteer coaches.        balance, the overhand throwing          stroke production, and use of
         Games will be held weekly on           technique and racquet handling          offensive and defensive shots.
         Wednesdays at Malibu Bluffs Park.      skills. The court will be introduced,   Instructor: Nina Eriksson
         Teams will be created by division      as well as fundamentals and             Minimum: 4 participants
         and school. Price includes jersey,     strokes.                                Ages 10-12
         flag, mouthpiece, picture package      Instructor: Nina Eriksson               Sa    11am-12pm
         and end of program award.              Minimum: 4 participants                 S9:   September 8-29
                                                Ages 5-6                                      $100/$30 per class
         Grades 2-5 Coed
                                                Sa       9-10am                         S10: October 6-27
         Practices
                                                S9:      September 8-29 		                    $100/$30 per class
         M        August 27-October 29
                                                         $100/$30 per class             S11: November 3-17
         Elementary School Playfields
                                                S10:     October 6-27			                      (No class 11/10)
         Games
                                                         $100/$30 per class                   $50/$30 per class
         W        September 12–November 14
                                                S11:     November 3-17                  Malibu High School, Tennis Courts
                  (No games 9/19 & 10/31)
         Malibu Bluffs Park                              (No class 11/10)
                                                         $50/$30 per class
                                                                                              Teen Competitive
         $175
                                                Malibu High School, Tennis Courts            Conditioning Tennis
              Itty Bitty Basketball
                                                      Youth Beginner &                  Designed for
                                                     Intermediate Tennis                the player who
         Children will
                                                                                        can consistently
         be introduced
                                                                                        serve, rally and
         to basketball                          Students will work on basic tennis
                                                                                        play points.
         through fun                            fundamentals through non-
                                                                                        Participants
         age appropriate                        competitive games. Cooperative          should
         activities                             learning is emphasized with             demonstrate
         and games.                             instructor led drills which builds      a basic
         Participants                           an athlete’s skill set. This class      understanding of tactics and
         will practice basic skills such as     is designed for students who            strategy during point play. For
         passing, dribbling, shooting and       are learning how to rally with a        competitive players training for
         rebounding while using modified        partner.                                tournaments and/or high school
         age appropriate equipment such         Instructor: Nina Eriksson               team tryouts. Additional emphasis
         as lighter basketballs and 6 foot      Minimum: 4 participants                 on physical conditioning, mental
                                                Ages 7-9                                preparedness and sportsmanship.
         baskets. Price includes jersey and
                                                Sa     10-11am                          Instructor: Nina Eriksson
         end of program award.                                                          Minimum: 4 participants
                                                S9:    September 8-29
         Instructor: Momentum Academies                                                 Ages 13-17
                                                       $100/$30 per class
         Minimum: 4 participants                                                        Sa 12pm-1pm
                                                S10: October 6-27
         Ages 3-5                                                                       S9:     September 8-29
                                                       $100/$30 per class
         $120                                                                                   $100/$30 per class
                                                S11: November 3-17
         Sa       December 1-February 9                                                 S10: October 6-27
                                                       (No class 11/10)
                  (No class 12/22, 12/29 & 		                                                   $100/$30 per class
                                                       $50/$30 per class
                  1/5)                                                                  S11: November 3-17
                                                Malibu High School, Tennis Courts
         Malibu High School, Small Gym                                                          (No class 11/10)
         9-9:45am                                                                               $50/$30 per class
                                                                                        Malibu High School, Tennis Courts

         14 • Program Information 310.317.1364
Middle School Cross Country                  Middle School Girls             Middle School Cheerleading
                                                 Volleyball
Students                                                                     Show your Malibu Sharks school
will learn                              Coaches                              spirit by joining the middle school
about                                   will create a                        cheerleading squad! Learn cheer
efficient                               challenging                          motions, jumps, kicks, stunts and
running                                 yet fun                              tumble to your favorite music.
techniques                              environment                          On Friday evenings, November-
in an innovative and                    for middle                           February, the squad will cheer
developmentally appropriate             school                               at the middle school basketball

                                                                                                                       Sports
scope and sequence. Instructors         volleyball                           games at Malibu High School
will also emphasize healthy             players who                          and will also make various special
lifestyle habits, respect and           want to                              appearances and performances
responsibility. Practices will take     excel to the next level, beginners   with the high school squad.
place at areas surrounding the          welcome. Price includes a shirt,     Materials Fee includes: uniform,
Malibu High School campus               knee pads and end of program         practice gear and poms.
and Zuma Beach. Build speed,            award.                               Minimum: 10 participants
flexibility, agility and stamina        Instructor: Coach Derek Inc. Staff   Grades 6-8
while having fun. Price includes        Minimum: 12 participants             Deadline to Register:
shirt and end of program award.         Maximum: 24 participants             F        September 21
Instructor: City Staff                  Girls Grades 6-8                     Squad Meeting: September 24
Minimum: 5 participants                 M & W September 12-November 7        Practices:
Grades 6-8                                        (No class 9/19 & 10/31)    M        October 1-February 11
T & Th September 11-November 1          $175                                 Evening Performances:
         (No class 9/18)                Malibu High School,                  F        November 30-February 15
$150                                    Small Gym                            $150 Registration Fee
Malibu High School                      3:30-5pm                             $250 Uniform Fee
3:30-5pm
                                         Middle School Girls Tennis           Middle School Yoga – NEW!
    Team Sponsorships
                                        Prepare for                          Decompress and
        Available!
                                        the high                             build strength and
 Companies can donate to the City       school                               balance after school
 of Malibu Youth Sports Programs                                             this year at middle
 and have their logos screen-           tennis team
 printed on uniforms, equipment         through                              school yoga. This
 bags, sweatshirts and more. All        weekly                               class is designed to
 donations are tax-deductible.          practices where players can          introduce middle school students
 Special discounts are available for    participate in singles and doubles   to all of the benefits yoga has to
 sponsorships of multiple teams or                                           offer. The instructor will develop
                                        matches and improve their tennis
 divisions.                                                                  students’ health, performance, and
                                        skills. No traveling required; all
                                        classes will take place at Malibu    mental acuity to help improve their
                                        High School. Price includes shirt    level of fitness. Class will take place
       Scholarship Fund
                                        and end of program award.            once a week at Malibu High School.
  In an effort to make recreational                                          Yoga mat provided.
  programs and activities available     Instructor: Bruce Young, Malibu
                                        High Tennis Coach                    Instructor: Natalie Backman Spirova
  to all residents, the City provides
  financial assistance to those         Minimum: 5 participants              Minimum: 5 participants
  who are not able to afford            Girls Grades 6-8                     Maximum: 25 participants
  participating. The Community          F         September 14-November 2    Grades: 6-8
  Services Department is seeking                  (No class 9/14 & 9/21)     M        3:30pm-4:30pm
  donations for its scholarship fund.   $150                                 S1:      September 17- October 22
  All donations are tax deductible.     Malibu High School, Tennis Courts             (No class 10/18)
  Contact 310.456.2489 ext 363 for      2:30-4pm                             S2:      October 29-December 10
  more information.                                                                   (No class 11/12 & 12/3)
                                                                             $80

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Youth Basketball League                         Middle School
                                                         Basketball League                               Adult Sports
         Teams will
         compete in                                                                            Adult Softball League
         four coed
         divisions                                                                         Join the Coed Adult Softball
         based on                                                                          League! Register as a team or call
         grade: K-1, 2,                                                                    310.456.2489 ext.358 to be placed
         3, 4, 5. Parents                                                                  on the free agent list. Teams
         are expected                                                                      must consist of a minimum of 12
Sports

         to volunteer                                                                      players. Eight teams maximum.
         as coaches,                                                                       Ages 18 & up
         assistant                                                                         Su        September 16-November 4
         coaches and team parents.                                                         $300 per team
         The program emphasizes                                                            $20 per game umpire fees
         participation, fun, sportsmanship                                                 (paid in cash on game days)
         and downplays a competitive                                                       Malibu Bluffs Park, Pony Field
         approach. All participants                                                        10am-5pm
         will receive a uniform and                Teams will be created with a            Adult Kickball League – NEW!
         participation trophy. Weekly              mixture of grades 6 through 8.
         practices will be held after              Parents are expected to volunteer
         school on a day selected by the           as coaches, assistant coaches           The Coed Kickball League is a
         volunteer coach.                          and team parents. The program           great way to play a social sport
         Coed Grades K-5                           emphasizes participation, fun           in a competitive atmosphere.
         Game Dates: Saturday, December 1,         and sportsmanship including             Register as a team or call
         8, 15, January 12, 19, 26 &               minimum playing time                    310.456.2489 ext 358 to be placed
         February 2, 9                             requirements. All participants          on the free agent list. Teams
         Malibu High School,                       will receive a uniform and              must consist of a minimum of 10
         Small Gym                                 participation medal. End of             players including 4 women.
         Deadline to register: October 12          season playoffs will be scheduled       Ages 18 & up
         October 12 – $150                                                                 Sa        September 22-November 3
                                                   and the 1st and 2nd place teams
         After October 12 – $175                                                           $150 per team
                                                   will receive trophies. Weekly
                                                   practices will be held after            $20 per game umpire fees
                 Middle School                     school on a day selected by the         (paid in cash on game days)
                Sports Programs                                                            Malibu Bluffs Park, Pony Field
                                                   volunteer coach.
                                                                                           3-5pm
           The City of Malibu Community            Coed: Grades 6-8
           Services Department offers              Game Dates: Friday, November 30,        Adult Open-Gym Basketball
           numerous Middle School Sports           December 7, 14, January 11, 18, 25 &
           Programs through the Joint Use          February 1, 8 & 15. Playoffs TBD.
           Agreement with the Santa Monica-        Malibu High School,                     Full court games will be offered
           Malibu Unified School District.         Small Gym                               with fifteen players. Half-court
                                                   Mandatory Player Evaluations:           games will be offered with
           Fall: Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading,
           Girls Tennis, Yoga, Waterpolo,          W         October 24                    sixteen or more players. Wear
           Swimming and Cross Country              6-7:30pm                                non-marking soles. Players
                                                   Malibu High School,                     must adhere to a strict code of
           Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading,       Small Gym                               conduct. High school players not
           Waterpolo and Swimming                  *Arrive anytime. Player evaluations     permitted.
           Spring: Boys Lacrosse, Boys Tennis,     should take approximately 15 minutes.
                                                   Deadline to Register: October 12        Ages 18 & up
           Swim Team and Girls Volleyball                                                  W Ongoing
                                                   October 12 – $150
           For more information visit              After October 12 – $175                 Free for Registered Participants
           malibucity.org/youthsports or                                                   Malibu High School,
           malibucity.org/aquatics or call                                                 Small Gymnasium
           310.317.1364.                                                                   6-8pm

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Malibu Community Pool
    30215 Morning View Drive                           Lap & Recreation Swim                                   Pool Closed
    Located at Malibu High School                      $3 General Admission		                                  September 3, 10, 13-16, 19
    310.317.1364                                       $2 Student Admission		                                  October 31
                                                       Ages 55+ Free Admission                                 November 12, 22, 23

                                                                                                                                                          Aquatic Programs
   August 20 – Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday                                                                               Sunday
  November 30
      Aqua
                       						                                                                                                11am-12pm
     Aerobics
    *Lap Swim  		 5-8pm		 5-8pm 5-8pm                                                                                        11am-3pm          11am-3pm

Recreation Swim						                                                                                                        11am-3pm          11am-3pm

    Swim Team               5-8pm                5-8pm                 5-8pm                5-8pm             5-8pm          11am-1pm

    Water Polo              5-8pm		                                    5-8pm

Lanes may not always be available. Please call ahead to check availability. Schedules may be altered to accommodate MHS practices and games.
Shallow lanes will open at 5pm and deep end will open by 5:30pm.

   Youth Water Polo League                                               Aqua                                      Malibu Adult Swim Club
                                                                        Aerobics
Youth Water Polo for children ages                                                                             Malibu Swim
8-14. No prior experience necessary.                                                                           Club is a
Participants must be able to swim                                                                              community
100 yards in under 3 minutes. All                                                                              of watermen
players must be current members                                                                                and women
of USA Water Polo. Pay online:                                                                                 who are
usawaterpolo.org; the membership
                                                                                                               focused
is good for one year.
                                                                                                               on living
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 5pm –
                                                                                                               healthier lives and is part
Water Polo Team meeting for
parents and players new to the                                                                                 of the non-profit organization,
program.                                                                                                       Malibu Aquatics Foundation.
Meeting will take place in                                                                                     A one-time annual membership
the MHS Physical Education                             Jump into aqua aerobics to                              includes enrollment into US
Classroom (behind pool).                               build cardiovascular fitness and                        Masters Swimming. The program
For more information call                              strength. Aqua aerobics is a blend                      is available to swimmers of
310.317.1364.                                          of cardio and resistance training                       all abilities ages 18+. Email
Practices                                              that incorporates resistance tools                      info@malibuswimclub.org for
M &W        September 5-November 14                    such as buoyant water weights                           a free stroke analysis or visit
(No practice 9/10, 9/19, 11/12)                        and noodles. Aqua aerobics                              malibuswimclub.org.
Ages 12 & Under: 5:30-6:30pm                           classes are suitable for every age
                                                       and fitness level from beginners                        Tu & Th Ongoing
Ages 14 & Under: 6:30-8pm                                                                                      6:30-7:30pm
                                                       to conditioned athletes.
Games                                                                                                          Sa
Sa          September 29                               Instructor: Tina Sartorius                              11:30am-12:30pm
All games take place on Saturdays                      Sa       September 22-October 27                        (No class 9/15 & 11/22)
outside of Malibu                                      $5                                                      $100 per month or $10 per swim
                                                       $3 Ages 55 & older                                      $79 Membership fee payable to
$325
                                                       11am-12pm                                               Malibu Aquatics Foundation

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Employment Opportunities                                                   Green Group – Ages 12-14
                                                           Materials & Membership:                   $725/Quarter
                                                           $200 paid annually (September-
                                                           August) directly to Malibu          Swimmers will compete at
                                                           Seawolves. Includes USA             Junior Olympics and Southern
                                                           Swimming Membership and
                                                           material fees for Blue, Green and   California Swimming's Age
                                                           Gold Groups. $100 paid annually     Group Championships. Green
                                                           for Sealions                        swimmers develop their abilities
Aquatic Programs

                                                           Sibling Discount: After paying      though the coach’s introduction
                                                           full price for the most advanced    to complex training strategies.
                                                           swimmer, all additional
                                                           immediate family members will       Swimmers must meet team
                     Opportunities include                                                     attendance standards and
                                                           receive at 10% discount.
                     lifeguarding, instructing                                                 are expected to join Southern
                     youth swim lessons and aqua                                               California Swimming's Blue,
                     aerobics. Open to applicants                 Fall Quarter:                Red & White meets as well as
                     16 years of age and older with         September 4-November 30            selection competitions.
                     a valid American Red Cross                                                Hours per week: 9
                     lifeguard certification. Apply
                     online at malibucity.org/jobs.
                     For additional details contact
                     kgallo@malibucity.org.

                                                             Sealions – Ages 5-10
                                                                                                 Gold Group – Ages 14-18
                                                                    $660/Quarter
                                                                                                      $725/Quarter
                                                          Sealions are swimmers who have
                                                                                               High School students will
                                                          completed swim lessons and can
                                                                                               prepare for competitive USA
                                                          successfully swim the length of
                                                                                               Swimming competitions and
                     Malibu Seawolves Swimming is         the swimming pool. Students are
                                                                                               CIF competition. Competitions
                     Malibu’s youth USA                   taught swimming techniques
                                                                                               include CA/NV Sectional
                     Swimming team.                       and strokes in a fun and healthy
                                                                                               Championships and Junior
                                                          atmosphere, including stroke
                     Swimmers ages                                                             National and National
                                                          drills and learning how to dive.
                     5-18 are instructed                                                       Championships. A 90%
                                                          Skilled Sealions are invited to
                     by certified USA                                                          attendance is expected and
                                                          join the introductory LASA
                     Swimming coaches                                                          extensive pre-form and dryland
                                                          Novice swim competitions.
                     who focus on                                                              training are included in practice
                                                          Hours per week: 1.5
                     stroke development                                                        to increase strength and body
                                                            Blue Group – Ages 8-12             awareness.
                     and competitive swimming. New
                                                                 $725/Quarter                  Hours per week: 15
                     swimmers are assessed during a
                     team tryout for group placement.     Swimming stroke proficiency is
                     To learn more about the program,     developed as well as instruction
                     visit malibuseawolves.com or email   to complete all swimming
                     info@malibuseawolves.com.            strokes. Blue swimmers are
                                                          given complex training sets by
                       Swim Team Evaluations              MSS Coaches and are expected
                        & Parent Information:             to join our LASA Novice swim
                         August 27-28, 5-6pm              competitions.
                       Malibu Community Pool              Hours per week: 6

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Swim Level Descriptions
   If you have questions on what
                                                     Guppies                              Stingrays
 level to place your child in, please
  speak to a lifeguard to schedule      For the swimmers who can

                                                                                                                     Aquatic Programs
  a swim test or review the Swim        jump off the steps and swim five
     Lesson Flow Chart found at         feet without assistance. These
       malibucity.org/aquatics          swimmers are ready to learn
                                        swim strokes at an elementary
                                        level. Swimmers should already
           Merbabies                    be comfortable submerging their
                                        head underwater. Participants
A Parent & Me                           will learn how to propel
class to introduce                      themselves forward with their          For swimmers who are moving
your child to                           swimming while continuing their        past the introductory movements
the water. This                         practice of kicking, arm strokes       of freestyle, breaststroke and
is a class where                        and breathing. The swimmer             backstroke and ready to learn
singing and                             must pass the Starfish level to        technique. Swimmers must be
swimming come                           participate in this lesson.            able to swim 25 yards (1 lap) of
together to build                       Minimum: 2 participants                a stroke, without assistance, to
your child’s comfort in the water.      Maximum: 6 participants                participate in this class. Takes
Participants will learn kicking,        Ages 4-7                               place in the deep end of the pool
splashing, bubbles and floating,        $100                                   where participants will learn
all through songs, games and fun.       Su       September 23-October 28       different drills to help refine
Swim diapers are mandatory.             12:30-1pm                              their strokes, an introduction to
Minimum: 2 participants                                                        head first diving off the wall, and
                                                    Sea Otters                 treading water. The swimmer
Maximum: 6 participants
Ages 1-2                                                                       must pass the Otters level to
$100                                    For the                                participate in this lesson.
Su       September 23-October 28        swimmers                               Minimum: 2 participants
11-11:30am                              who are                                Maximum: 6 participants
             Starfish                   ready to                               Ages 8-14
                                        build their                            $100
An introduction to the water            strength,                              Su       September 23-October 28
without the parent. A class for         endurance                              2-2:30pm
the first time swimmer ready to         and coordination while
                                        swimming. Swimmers must                        Private Lessons
place their head in the water.
Participants will learn pool            have the ability to swim 10-15
safety, kicking, arm movements,         yards without assistance, hold         A one-on-
supported back float, blowing           their breath and float on their        one class
bubbles and bobbing. The end            own. Participants will learn side      for any
goal of the class is to have the        breathing, streamlining, and the       student of
swimmer jump off the steps and          basic motions of backstroke. The       any level.
swim 5 feet without assistance          swimmer must pass the Guppies          Available
from the instructor.                    level to participate in this lesson.   on Sunday.
                                        Minimum: 2 participants                Registration required one week in
Minimum: 2 participants
                                        Maximum: 6 participants                advance.
Maximum: 5 participants
                                        Ages 6-10                              Ages 3-16
Ages 3-7
                                        $100                                   $40 per lesson
$100
                                        Su       September 23-October 28       Su        September 23-October 28
Su       September 23-October 28
                                        1:15-1:45pm                            2:30-3pm
11:45am-12:15pm

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