Parks & Recreation - Youth Programs

Community Center
1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905

For more information call (321) 952-3443 or email us

Ages 4 and up:

Modeling, Charm, and Etiquette Classes are held Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Palm Bay Community Center. This 6-week continuous class will teach you the basic modeling steps that you can use not only in any fashion show, but also in your everyday life. For ages - 4 to adult, men and women, boys and girls.

Instructor: Dixie Bottoms

$40 per 6-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$50 per 6-week session for Non-Residents

On Hiatus until Fall 2010

Ages 5 and up:

Hip Hop Stars Dance Classes are held on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm for ages 5 to 12. Learn fun, high-energy hip hop dances in an easy, step-by step format. Great for both beginners and experienced dancers. Improves balance, strength, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and motor skills. Boys and girls welcome.

Instructor: Michelle Wilson

$35 per month for Palm Bay Residents

$45 per month for Non-Residents

On Hiatus Until August

Quickstart Tennis Classes are held at Veteran's Memorial Park for ages 5 to 10. This is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utlilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring. It's the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis - and keep them playing!

Certified Instructor: John Massetti ("Coach Poppie")

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00pm-6:55pm

Saturdays: 10:00am-10:55am

$44 per month for Palm Bay Residents

$54 per month for Non-Residents

Adaptive Tennis Classes are held for special needs players of all ages at Veteran's Memorial Park.

Certified Instructor: John Massetti ("Coach Poppie")

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00pm-5:55pm

Saturdays: 9:00am-9:55am

$44 per month for Palm Bay Residents

$54 per month for Non-Residents

Ages 6 and Up:

Gymnastics Classes are held every Saturday for ages 6 to 12. All levels are welcome - please wear leotards! Class times are as follows:

Advanced: 9am to 10am

Beginner: 10am to 11am

Intermediate: 11am to 12pm

Instructor: Mayra Ramos

$45 per month for Palm Bay Residents

$55 per month for Non-Residents

Junior Belly Dance Classes are held every Monday evening for ages 6 to 12 at the Palm Bay Community Center. These sessions will introduce students to basic movements and techniques used in Tribal Style Belly Dance.

Instructor: Vicki Merrick

Level 1: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Level 2: 7:00pm to 8:00pm

$40 per 8-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$50 per 8-week session for Non-Residents

On Hiatus until Fall 2010

Ages 7 and Up:

Karate for Kids Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:15pm for ages 7 to 11. This continuous 8-week program teaches USA GOJU Karate. Students will learn increased self-awareness, coordination, respect, balance, and physical conditioning.

Certified Instructor: Sensei Tom Smyth

$45 per 8-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$55 per 8-week session for Non-Residents

Ages 8 and Up:

Palm Bay Boxing Club is held Monday through Friday from 4:30pm-6:30pm for ages 8 to 34. All registration and fees are handled through U.S. Boxing. A Community Center membership must also be purchased for boxing. Supervised and managed by certified boxing coaches.

Head Coach: Frank Gentile

Ages 11 and up:

Junior Tennis Classes for ages 11 to 17 are held at Veteran's Memorial Park. All skill levels are welcome.

Certified Instructor: John Massetti ("Coach Poppie")

$44 per month for Palm Bay Residents

$54 per month for Non-Residents

Ages 12 and up:

Adult Karate Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This continuous 8-week program teaches USA GOJU Karate. Students will learn increased self-awareness, coordination, respect, balance, and physical conditioning. Traditional katas, self-defense, and tournament competition are taught. Students progress at their own pace.

Certified Instructor: Sensei Tom Smyth

$45 per 8-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$55 per 8-week session for Non-Residents

Jazzercise Classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:45pm-6:45pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-10:15am for ages 12 and up. Get a great workout while learning the latest dance styles. Your first class is free!

Certified Jazzercise Instructor: Tracey Price

$10 per class, $35 per month, or $80 per 8-week pass

Ages 15 and up:

Belly Dance Classes are held every Monday evening at the Captain's House for ages 15 and up. Level 1 is held from 6:30pm-7:45pm, and Level 2 is held from 7:15pm-8:30pm (by instructor approval only). This exciting dance is a great form of exercise to tone and strengthen the entire body and is considered both a social dance as well as a performance art.

Instructor: Vicki Merrick

$12 per class or

$70 per 8-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$80 per 8-week session for Non-Residents

Ages 16 and Up:

Japanese Swordsmanship Classes are held every Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm for ages 16 and up. Prospective students must meet with the instructor for approval to enroll.

Certified Instructor: Sensei Tom Smyth

$25 per 8-week session for Palm Bay Residents

$35 per 8-week session for Non-Residents