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Programs and classes in Gardena

Seniors

  • Congregate Lunch Program for Seniors 60+ — Lawndale Senior Center

    • Lunch service: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12 PM
    Where
    Lawndale Senior Center, 14700 Burin Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260
    Ages
    60+
    Residency
    L.A. County residency required
    Registration
    Pre-registration required
    Contact
    310-217-9552 (Senior Meal Programs)

  • Congregate Lunch Program for Seniors 60+ — Nakaoka Community Center

    • Lunch service: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12 PM
    Where
    Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
    Ages
    60+
    Residency
    L.A. County residency required
    Registration
    Pre-registration required
    Contact
    310-217-9552 (Senior Meal Programs)

  • Congregate Lunch Program for Seniors 60+ — Rowley Park

    • Lunch service: Monday, Wednesday, 12 PM
    Where
    Rowley Park, 13220 Van Ness Ave., Gardena, CA 90249
    Ages
    60+
    Residency
    L.A. County residency required
    Registration
    Pre-registration required
    Contact
    310-217-9552 (Senior Meal Programs)

  • Senior Citizen Day Care Center

    • Program hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM
    Ages
    55+ (seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, or related disabilities)
    Contact
    310-217-9550; www.cityofgardena.org/day-care-center/

  • Senior Weekly Activities

    • Game Day: Monday, 1:30 PM – 4 PM
    • Bingo: Tuesday, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
    • Craft Class: Wednesday, 1 PM – 3 PM · Registration required
    • Morning Social: Thursday, 10 AM
    • Tech Class: 1st & 3rd Friday, 10 AM
    • Paint With Me: 2nd & 4th Friday, 10 AM · Registration required
    • Senior Showtime: 2nd & 4th Friday, 1 PM
    Registration
    Register online at www.cityofgardena.org/events or call 310-217-9552
    Contact
    310-217-9552

Youth camps

  • Thanksgiving Camp

    Mon, Nov 23, 2026 through Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 7 AM – 6 PM (not on Thu, Nov 26, 2026)

    Ages
    5–12 years old
    Cost
    $145 per week
    Registration
    Registration began Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM at www.cityofgardena.org/events

  • Winter Camp

    Mon, Dec 21, 2026 through Fri, Jan 8, 2027, 7 AM – 6 PM

    Ages
    5–12 years old
    Cost
    $145 per week
    Registration
    Registration begins Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at www.cityofgardena.org/events
    Note
    Holiday closures during the camp period are not stated in the Guide.

Classes

  • Dance classes

    Offered by On Your Toes Dance Studio, LLC

    • Ballet & Tap I: Monday, 4:15 PM – 5 PM · ages 2–4 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Ballet & Tap I: Tuesday, 4:15 PM – 5 PM · ages 2–4 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Ballet & Tap I: Saturday, 10 AM – 10:45 AM · $50 / 4 classes · age cell covered by the viewer arrow
    • Ballet, Tap & Contemporary III: Monday, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM · ages 8–13 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Ballet, Tap & Jazz II: Monday, 5:15 PM – 6 PM · ages 5–7 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Ballet, Tap & Jazz II: Saturday, 11 AM – 11:45 AM · ages 5–7 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Dance, Cheer & Tumbling I: Thursday, 5:15 PM – 6 PM · ages 5–13 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Dance, Cheer & Tumbling II: Thursday, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM · ages 5–13 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Hip Hop I/II – Tik Tok Inspired: Tuesday, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM · ages 5–13 · $50 / 4 classes
    • Hip Hop I/II – Tik Tok Inspired: Tuesday, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM · ages 5–13 · $50 / 4 classes
    Registration
    Online at www.cityofgardena.org/events or at the Nakaoka Community Center (1670 W. 162nd St.), Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Note
    Class days and times are subject to change. Session start dates are not stated.

  • Gymnastics

    Offered by Perfect Score Gymnastics, LLC

    • Parent & Me: Wednesday, 4:15 PM – 5 PM · ages 1–2 · $104 / 4 classes
    • Tiny Tots: Wednesday, 5 PM – 5:45 PM · ages 3–5 · $104 / 4 classes
    • Beginning/Intermediate: Wednesday, 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM · ages 6 and up · $104 / 4 classes
    Registration
    Online at www.cityofgardena.org/events or at the Nakaoka Community Center (1670 W. 162nd St.), Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Note
    Class days and times are subject to change. Session start dates are not stated.

  • Karate (Soo Bahk Do)

    Offered by Gardena Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan

    • Kinder: Wednesday, 5 PM – 5:30 PM · ages 4–6 · $25 monthly
    • Beginner: Monday, Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · ages 7 and up · $50 monthly
    • Adult: Monday, Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · ages 15 and up · $50 monthly
    • Advanced: Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · ages 7 and up · $50 monthly
    • Black Belt: Monday, Wednesday, 7:30 PM – 9 PM · ages All ages · $50 monthly
    Registration
    Online at www.cityofgardena.org/events or at the Nakaoka Community Center (1670 W. 162nd St.), Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Note
    Class days and times are subject to change. Session start dates are not stated.

  • Soccer Fundamentals

    Offered by Technical Mastery Soccer, DBA

    • TMSinis: Tuesday, 3 PM – 3:45 PM · ages 5–6 · $100 / 8 classes
    • TMSinis: Wednesday, 4:15 PM – 5 PM · ages 5–6 · $100 / 8 classes
    • TMSY: Tuesday, Thursday, 4 PM – 5 PM · ages 7–11 · $100 / 8 classes
    • TMS FC – Advanced: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM · ages Grade 7–11 · $110 / 16 classes
    • TMS FC – Advanced: Friday, 5 PM – 6:30 PM · ages Grade 7–11 · $110 / 16 classes
    Registration
    Online at www.cityofgardena.org/events or at the Nakaoka Community Center (1670 W. 162nd St.), Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Note
    Class days and times are subject to change. Session start dates are not stated.

Sports and drop-in

  • Coed Adult Softball League (Fall season)

    • Game times 6:45 PM, 7:50 PM & 8:55 PM: Friday, 6:45 PM
    Where
    Mas Fukai Park, 15800 S. Brighton Ave., Gardena, CA 90247
    Cost
    Registration $270 returning teams / $300 new team; umpire fee $25 per game
    Registration
    Registration period Monday, September 21 – Saturday, October 17, 2026, online at www.cityofgardena.org/events
    Note
    Fall season of 7 games; season start date not stated. Single-wall bats only.

  • Coed Youth Basketball — registration periods

    • Mon, Nov 2, 2026
    • Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    • Mon, Nov 30, 2026
    • Sat, Jan 2, 2027
    Registration
    Clinics: register Nov 2 – Nov 28, 2026 (clinics begin December 2026). League: register Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (league begins January 2027). Online at www.cityofgardena.org/events
    Note
    Dates listed are the first and last days of each registration window.

  • Drop-in activities at Rush Gym

    • Tai-Chi: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
    • Pickleball: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30 AM – 3 PM
    • Badminton: Monday, Friday, 3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
    Where
    James Rush Memorial Gym, 1651 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247
    Registration
    Waiver is required prior to participation
    Contact
    310-217-9537 (call to confirm dates and times)

Therapeutic recreation

  • TRP Adult Volleyball (Tuesday nights)

    • Tuesday nights: Tuesday
    • From Tue, Oct 13, 2026 through Tue, Nov 17, 2026
    Registration
    Registration began Monday, August 10, 2026
    Note
    Therapeutic Recreation Program for individuals with developmental disabilities; time of day not stated beyond "Tuesday nights".

Parks and nature

  • Gardena Willows Sunday Stroll (self-guided tour)

    • Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 1 PM – 4 PM
    • Sun, Dec 13, 2026, 1 PM – 4 PM
    Where
    Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
    Registration
    Reservations at www.cityofgardena.org/events
    Note
    Subject to cancellation in inclement weather.

  • Gardena Willows Volunteer Work Days

    • Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8 AM – 11 AM
    • Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8 AM – 11 AM
    • Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8 AM – 11 AM
    • Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 8 AM – 11 AM
    Where
    Gardena Willows Wetland Preserve
    Registration
    Sign up at www.cityofgardena.org/events

Community services

  • Community Food Pantry

    • Pantry hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
    Registration
    Registration is required; registered residents can qualify for up to six (6) pantry visits per year; appointments are recommended
    Contact
    (310) 217-9574 (Human Services Front Desk)

Civic programs

  • Citizens Leadership Academy

    • Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    • Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
    Ages
    18+
    Residency
    City of Gardena resident (proof required)
    Contact
    310-217-9503

Where this comes from

Source: City of Gardena Activity & Resource Guide, Summer–Fall 2026, checked Sep 29, 2026. Days, times, ages and costs appear only where the source states them; a missing detail means the source did not give it. Programs leave this page after the last date the source gives. Class days and times are subject to change — confirm with the City before you go.

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