FITNESS & WELLNESS
Boxing
At CCC, boxing is a fitness class designed to teach young people the fundamentals of boxing techniques in a safe and controlled environment. Youth enjoy challenging themselves, increasing their speed, burning energy, and improving their overall well-being. It is currently offered as part of the ELOP program.
- SCHEDULE: Fridays
- TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, 1-hour sessions
- INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Saldivar
Taekwondo
TaeKwonDo, a well-rounded martial art that originated in Korea, combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. It is one of the most popular and widely practiced martial arts in the world today and has been a part of the Olympic Games since 2000. Training in Taekwondo is an excellent tool for physical fitness and character development for children. Many students have journeyed from beginning white belts to black belts.
- SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, various levels
- TIME: 4:00 – 8:00 pm, 1-hour sessions
- INSTRUCTOR: Master Gerardo Ortiz
Cooking
Cooking nutritious meals can be an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and teaches kids to make fun meals and snacks, leaving them feeling a sense of accomplishment as they create meals. This class incorporates essential life skills such as food safety, kitchen organization, and time management, which can be helpful both in and out of the kitchen.
- SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, various levels
- TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, 1-hour sessions
- INSTRUCTOR: Erika Hernández, Grettel Gagnon
Gardening
The importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship is learned best through our hands-on approach! Gardening allows participants to connect with nature, learn about where their food and flowers come from, and develop a sense of responsibility and ownership over their garden. In addition, youth practice patience and therapeutic ways to destress and self-soothe.
- SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, various levels
- TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm, 1-hour sessions
- INSTRUCTOR: Erika Hernández, Grettel Gagnon