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The Torrance Community Services Department takes pride in the role we play in the lives of residents of all ages in the community. The Recreation Division has created this virtual recreation center with resources for new and creative ways to stay busy, active, and engaged all while finding some fun.
Please note that the City of Torrance does not endorse, collect payment on behalf of, or receive funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services listed or referenced on this page.
Have a great idea or resource to share? Please contact the Torrance Recreation Department by email at Recreation@TorranceCA.Gov
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Disclaimer: Individuals should consult their physician before starting any exercise program or changing their diet to limit risks.
FUN AND FITNESS FOR ADULTS
Strong by Zumba - Free daily workouts.
Planet Fitness - Free daily workouts.
Sweat with SELF - Variety of HIIT workout videos.
Do Yoga with Me - Free yoga videos.
Stretching - Torrance Recreation virtual full-body stretch.
Restorative Yoga - Torrance Recreation virtual home yoga session with Roxy.
Workout Wednesday - Torrance Recreation virtual home workouts for the family.
Fitness Blender - Variety of free fitness videos.
YMCA 360 - Variety of free fitness videos.
Les Mills - Over 100 free workouts, including BODYPUMP and CXWORX.
Swing Makeover - Softball hitting drills.
The Bat Hound - 7 tips to improve softball swing.
Hockey Tutorial - Hockey stick handling drills.
Hockey Training - Hockey at home workout.
Get Handles Basketball - Basketball at home drills.
ThincPro Basketball - Basketball at home training.
Special Olympics CA - Healthy lifestyle challenge.
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FUN AND FITNESS FOR KIDS
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Kid friendly yoga exercises.
Go Noodle - Movement and mindfulness videos for kids.
Sworkit - Fun and engaging workouts for children.
The OT Tool Box - Resources designed to build skills through movement.
Little Sport - Physical activities for kids at home.
E-Soccer Drills - Simple fun and effective soccer drills for all ages.
Jr. NBA - Basketball skills and drills featuring NBA and WNBA players.
MLB Baseball Activities for Kids - Baseball skills and drills from home.
Kidz Bop - Dance-a-long from home.
Active Kids at Home - Build your own workouts with music and movements.
Skateboarding Tricks - Easiest beginner skateboarding tricks.
Carpet Boarding - Indoor skateboarding.
ARTS AND CRAFTS RESOURCES FOR KIDS (OR KIDS AT HEART)
Google Arts and Culture - Features content from over 1,200 leading museums and archives.
Daily Doodle - Daily Lessons by Mo Willems.
Free Kids Crafts - Lots of categories of idea, templates and print outs for kids.
PBS Kids - Games, activities, crafts and print outs for kids.
Funology - Crafts, projects, receipts and more for kids.
How to Cook.Recipes - Learn how to cook delicious recipes at home.
Lulus - Fashion activities, jewelry making, knitting and more.
Crafts by Amanda - Free arts and crafts ideas.
Coloring pages - Free coloring pages for kids.
Preschool Inspirations – Toddler and preschool crafts, projects and activities.
Annenberg Space for Photography - Photography Education resources.
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN FOR KIDS
All Kids Network - Crafts, activities, mazes, dot to dot, etc.
Highlights Kids - Fun games, recipes, crafts, and activities.
The Work Search - Word Searches for all ages.
All Kids Network - Crafts, activities, mazes, and dot-to-dot worksheets.
Mindfulness - Practice meditation, focus, breathing methods and guided imagery to relax the body and mind.
Science with Professor Egghead - Free Livestream daily at noon.
Fluency and Fitness - Brain breaks to help students review literacy and math skills, while getting in some exercise.
Cooking Lessons with LIFT Enrichment - Free Livestreams parent and child cooking classes Fridays at 11 a.m.
BBC good food - Children’s baking recipes.
Nomster Chef - Illustrated recipes designed for children.
Play Virtual Instruments - Learning and creating music by playing Musical Instruments online.
Discover A Hobby – Search an ultimate list of hobbies for adults.
Skill Share – Explore your creativity for adults.
EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN FOR ADULTS
Duolingo - Learn a new language.
Brain Easer - Puzzles and brainteasers.
SENIOR RECREATION RESOURCES
Meals on Wheels - Register to receive a home-delivered meal.
Torrance - Lomita Meals on Wheels (310) 542-3434
Meal Delivery - Torrance-South Bay Family YMCA (310) 602-4909
Dial-A-Ride - Low-cost transit service for Torrance residents 65+ years of age.
HasFit - Senior workout videos for all levels.
Silver Sneakers - Senior fitness classes.
Chair Fusion - Join Sharmone La Rose for a Chair Yoga Session.
Do Yoga With Me - Yoga for seniors.
Go 4 Life Exercise - Senior fitness classes.
Eating Well - Quick and easy healthy recipes.
Art to Wellness - Virtual art classes.
National Institute on Aging - Information and aging resources.
AARP - Free at home exercise videos as well as articles on stress management, healthy living, and more.
Crossword Puzzles - USA Today crossword puzzles.
Solitaire and Freecell - Play for free!
Beware of Scams - Scammers are quick to exploit people out of money, don't let this happen to you!
Golden TALK - is a 24/7 chat and crisis line for seniors 60+ years of age.
Friendship Line (Institute on Aging) - This 24 hour toll-free crisis line supports individuals who are aged 60 years (or adults with disabilities) who find connecting within the community challenging.
Daily Caring - Practical tips for caregivers.
VIRTUAL TRAVEL
Google Earth - Take a Virtual Vacation or explore the world.
Virtual Tour of Mars - with Google
Google National Parks - Explore the Hidden World of the National Parks.
National Parks - Live video and virtual tours of National Parks.
Virtual Museum Tours - Visit museums around the world.
San Diego Zoo - Live animal cameras and videos.
Aquarium of the Pacific - Webinars, live-cam footage, and classes.
Nat Geo Kids - Learn about geography and animals.
Smithsonian Zoos and Museums - Live video of the National Zoo and activities.
Tour the Buckingham Palace - Tour the iconic building and official residence of The Queen, Buckingham Palace, and join the tens of thousand of people go through its cates each year.