The Recreation & Community Services Department offers programs and classes for all ages. We offer classes for tots, teens, and adults, as well as Senior Citizens. We offer a wide variety of programs during the week (days and evenings). If you have any questions about any classes, you may call the instructor directly or call the Community Center office at (805) 986-6542. All classes are located at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center, 550 Park Avenue, next to Bubbling Springs Park.

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Dancin' With Pam

Pam Cohen has been teaching dance to children and adults in the Ventura County area for over 37 years and has a professional dance background. Registration for dance classes is taken on the first day of each class unless otherwise noted. If you would like more information or you have any questions regarding any of the Dancin' With Pam classes, please call her directly at (805) 485-7329 or go to her website at www.dancinwithpam.com.

Pre-Ballet & Tumbling for Children Ages 3 - 4
Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am at the Community Center.
Young ones enjoy the fun and playful atmosphere of this class. The students are taught elementary ballet steps, techniques and beginning tumbling moves. The class is also designed to enhance coordination,
concentration, rhythm, develop physical fitness and promote social skills. This class is designed for children 3 and 4 years of age.
$40 for 6 weeks - Fee is collected by instructor at the first class.
Upcoming 2013 sessions: 
April 17 - May 22

Summer Session - $53 for 8 weeks
June 19 - August 7
All students will have an opportunity to perform at the Ventura County Fair.


Tapping Tots for Children Ages 3 & Over
Fridays from 3:15 - 4:00pm at the Community Center.
This class is designed to teach beginning tap steps used alone and in combination to provide development in rhythm and small motor coordination skills, as well as to develop social skills and have fun with a variety of
music. This class is designed for children 3 years of age and up.
$40 for 6 weeks - Fee is collected by instructor at the first class.
Upcoming 2013 sessions:
April 19 - May 24

Summer Session - $53 for 8 weeks
June 21 - August 9
All students will have an opportunity to perform at the Ventura County Fair.


Jazz / Ballet for Children Ages 5 & Over
Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00pm at the Community Center.
In this class, the students are taught elementary ballet movements, techniques, and a combination of popular hip-hop moves and dynamic jazz steps. The class is designed to teach skills to develop balance, coordination, rhythm, physical fitness and social skills. This class is designed for children 5 years of age and up.
$40 for 6 weeks - Fee is collected by instructor at the first class.
Upcoming 2013 sessions:
April 19 - May 24

Summer Session - $53 for 8 weeks
June 21 - August 9
All students will have an opportunity to perform at the Ventura County Fair.

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Port Hueneme Stars Hip Hop Dance for Children Ages 9 - 15
Monday Evenings Beginning at 5:30pm at the Community Center 
Class time depends on experience level.
The City of Port Hueneme is offering a jazz, hip-hop video style dance class for ages 9 -15, Taught by La Tunya Clark. This program offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of dance instruction. With advanced skills, the dance program will establish a performance team to demonstrate their talent in local events. Each class will be 50 minutes long.
Beginning: 5:30-6:20 pm
Intermediate: 6:30-7:20 pm
Advanced: 7:30-8:20 pm
Class is Ongoing - You may register and start on any Monday.
There is a one-time registration fee of $5 per person.
Fee is $4 per class, per week.
Fee is $1 per class, per week if you are a Port Hueneme Resident.
In order to receive the resident discount you must show proof of residency at time of registration.

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Zumba® Fitness Classes 
Ditch The Workout - Join The Party!™ - Adults
Zumba® Fitness has arrived in Port Hueneme every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 - 6:15pm at the Community Center
Zumba® Fitness is a Colombian dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s. Zumba® Fitness involves dance and aerobic elements. The choreography incorporates cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, belly dancing, bhangra, hip hop music, axé music and tango. The Zumba® Fitness Class in Port Hueneme is 45 minutes long and is taught by licensed instructor and Certified Personal Trainer, Deborah Emmons. A typical session can burn between 500 and 1000 calories. Because This program is low-impact, it is safe for all ages. For more information call Deborah at (805) 279-7075 or send her an email at . Register and buy your punch cards at the door - doors open at 5:00pm.

$6 per class when you drop in
5-class punch card for $25 and get the 6th class FREE!
10-class punch card for $45 and get the 11th & 12th class FREE!
BOGO - Bring A Friend - YOU get a free class, THEY get a free class or $5 off a Punch Card!

Senior (65 ) Special - $4 per class drop in rate
5-class punch card for $18 and get the 6th class FREE!
10-class punch card for $35 and get the 11th & 12th class FREE!
Children age 10 & up - Parent must register and pay for their child - NO CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS
(Zumba® Fitness Class is a trademark of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license ZIN # 391762). 

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Dog Obedience Classes
The City of Port Hueneme has partnered with Sharon Morris of Pet Butlers to offer a variety of classes for Dogs. Sharon is a Certified Professional Pet Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Member of Pet Sitters International and Certified in Animal Red Cross and CPR.

The following classes will be available throughout the year at Bubbling Springs Park, near the Community Center. Check back for Session Dates. For more information call the Community Center at (805) 986-6542.


Basic Dog Obedience Class
Learn how to teach your dog obedience in a positive way. Read your dog's body language. Learn how to use "mark it" and reward training. Learn problem solving, train to sit, down, stay, heel, come, off, leave it, name game and lots more.

• $100 per 5 week session
• Saturdays at Bubbling Springs Park

New Session Dates

April 13 - May 11
May 25 - June 22

Call Sharon at (805) 390-0978 to register


AKC Canine Good Citizen Program (GCP) for Dogs
The AKC Program is a fun way to train your dog and is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The rapidly growing nationally recognized program stresses responsible dog ownership for owners and basic training and good manners for dogs. This six week ten step program provides an excellent foundation for other fun activities such as Rally, Obedience, and Agility and results in a well -mannered dog that is a joy to live with. Some therapy dog groups require passing the CGC class as a prerequisite. Sharon will guide you and your dog through the ten steps to becoming a new CGC graduate.
The ten step program will focus on positive reinforcement reward based dog training. Each week we will practice the 10 steps required to pass the CGC test. They will include:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger.
2. Sitting politely for petting.
3. Appearance and grooming.
4. Out for a walk (loose leash walking).
5. Walking through a crowd.
6. Sit, down and staying in place.
7. Coming when called.
8. Reaction to another dog.
9. Reaction to distractions.
10. Supervised separation.

Immunization records required at first class. When your dog passes the CGC test you will be given the paperwork to request the CGC certificate. A processing fee of $8 is required. All breeds are welcome, but no aggressive dogs.



Agility For Dogs and Puppy Kindergarten are a few of the other classes that may be available.