Our youth and teen programming is a great opportunity for ages 5-18 to explore new talents, have fun with friends, connect with their community, and learn skills that will last a lifetime!
Beginner This is a beginner class for children to experience and learn street dance styles, from the oldest to the latest which will feature break dancing and other traditional hip hop dance styles. Each month there will be a new choreographed dance routine. Ages 6-11 6-7p
Intermediate/Advanced This class is for children looking for more advanced versions of street dance styles taught in the beginner class, from the oldest to the latest which will feature break dancing and other traditional hip hop dance styles. Ages 9-13 7-8p
This is a beginner-level chess club for ages 5 and up taught by coach Corey Acor, a former State, and National Chess Champion. Each class will include playtime with friends, chess, and other chess-related prizes. Chess helps improve logic, patience, and other critical thinking skills. Students will also learn how to practice at home anytime and how to find local chess tournaments to compete in.
$70 member/$140 non-member per 8 class session
Next Session: January 8-March 11 (No program Jan 15 and Feb 19) March 25-May 13 (REGISTRATION AVAILABLE NOW)
Designed to provide teenagers with real camp counselor experience at various City of Largo Summer Camps. Teens will develop essential leadership skills, learn how to work with children and most importantly, have fun. Participants can earn volunteer hours that meet the qualifications for Bright Futures through Pinellas County Schools and other extracurricular school groups. Teens will also learn life skills that will aid in the next steps of their education and career path. Job selection, interview skills, budgeting, social skills, and creating a resume are some of the possible topics that will be covered. Teens that have completed grades 8 and up will be given priority over younger applicants.
Highland Recreation Complex and Southwest Recreation Complex
Ages: Teens
Come and join us after and shoot some hoops! It is free when you get a membership with the City of Largo!
Highland Drop in times: Teen Drop in times: Monday-Friday | 3-5:30p (No Program Jun 3-Aug 9) Family Drop in times: Saturdays | 7-9a (No program 3rd Saturday) Sundays| 12:30-2:30pm (No program 3rd Sunday) Southwest Drop in times: Fridays: 6-8p (No program Sept 1, 22, Nov 17, 24) Sundays: 10:30a-12p
This enrichment focused performance group provides students with the opportunity to grow as artists and arts advocates in a fun and encouraging environment. Students attend monthly master classes, workshops, and rehearsals with arts professionals. Participants will also have performance opportunities within the community.
Kids will have a blast playing fun games all night on select days at Highland and Southwest Recreation. The Snack Shop will be open for pizza, drink, and snack purchases.
-A child registration form is required for each participant for the school year. -Younger children age 3-5 are offered separate activities in the preschool room and must be potty trained. -Wrap around available only to children currently enrolled in our afterschool program at the event's location from 6-6:30p (includes pizza and drink), cost is $7.
COST $8/$16 drop in fee Please read "Things You Need to Know" for updates on the FNF program this fall! Apr 12 (HC) - PJ Party Sept 13 (HC) - theme TBD Oct 4 (SW) - theme TBD Oct 18 (SW) - theme TBD Nov 8 (HC) - theme TBD Dec 6 (SW) - theme TBD Dec 20 (SW) - theme TBD
This class will teach students the fundamentals of musical theater. We will work on Broadway songs while teaching your students what it means to be a triple threat - working on singing, dancing, and acting for musical performance. We will have a short showcase at the end of each month as well as an end of semester presentation.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing for dancing each week!
Have fun and lounge with friends. An opportunity to come socialize with a variety of table games and activities. Bring a drink and snack if you choose.
$16/$32 per month $5/$10 drop in Combo with Home School Sports: $8/$16
This monthly class will cover subjects in watercolor, drawing, and pottery. (Additional $15 supply fee due to instructor on pottery months.) Preregistration preferred. $36 Member /$72 Non-Member per month. Drop-in fee available. $13 per class. Begins in October.
Drop in for a fun evening of role-playing games outdoors with foam weapons and defense gear. Drop the kids off to run some errands or participate as a family, it’s your choice. All equipment will be provided. Cups and helmets are encouraged but not required.
Highland Recreation (Starts Jan 11, 2024) Thursdays | 4:30-7p
Southwest Recreation Wednesdays | 5:30-8p
$5 individual/$10 group (Max 5) drop in fee Parents must stay during class for children 6-12.
To receive updates on cancellations please text 81010 with the code @mockcomb (including the @ symbol in your message).
A FREE* playgroup for all youth ages who have Down Syndrome or other special needs hosted by Barbie Feger from F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of West Florida.
Drop In $2 per child/Parents and Caretakers are FREE
Next Sessions: Apr 28, Jun 30, Aug 25, Sep 29
*Cost is covered if you are a member of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. otherwise the fee to drop in is $2 per child during this time. Playworld is open to the public and all abilities are welcome to join.
Students will create projects using hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. $15 clay fee paid to the instructor. Preregistration preferred. $36 Member / $72 Non-Member per month. Drop-in fee available. $13 per class. Begins in October.
Learn the basics of caring for children such as feeding infants and toddlers, changing diapers, first aid, CPR and choking rescue. Fee includes the Safe Sitter manual and completion card.
For additional information please call (727) 518-3131.
Teens Go Insane Fridays! Bring a friend or two and drop in. The night will include open gym, game room, the option of participating in activities such as dodgeball or a Nerf battle, and of course, just hang out. Our Snack Shop will be open for purchases.
Apr 5 Sept 6 Nov 1
$3 drop in* No membership is required A waiver registration form must be signed by a parent/legal guardian to attend for the school year. No program May-August
*Program Policy Please note all participants must be signed in by 9p, no one will be permitted to enter the program after this time. This program is a drop-in program that allows the participants to leave the facility when they choose to. For safety and security reasons, once a participant leaves the facility they are not permitted to reenter. By signing in to the program the participant and parent/legal guardian acknowledges the above policy and understands that your child is only supervised by a City of Largo staff member when they are signed into the program.
Teens will be granted access to the fitness center without a parent/guardian presence upon completion. Teens will learn proper form, technique, the importance of body awareness and safety. Participants will leave with a developed workout to get them started on their own. Regular fitness center fees apply upon completion. This course is currently only offered at Highland Recreation Complex.
The Art of Lightsaber Choreography is a class dedicated to the stage combat forms used to create exciting fights like the ones seen in a galaxy far, far away. Every class will focus on the basics of stances, foot work, strikes and parries used to create a thrilling theatrical fight for stage or screen. The art of lightsaber choreography is not a martial art, but rather a theater art form that will help you build coordination, confidence and creativity.
Would you like to learn archery? Join Coach Joseph Pike, a Level-3 United States Archery Association Archery Instructor, for this beginner teen archery class. You’ll learn to safely handle and shoot an arrow with a bow, increase hand-eye coordination, strengthen your upper body, improve your focus and confidence, and have loads of fun.
Registration is required by 5p the day before class begins.
$65/$130 per month No program May-August
Personal Training Sessions The instructor offers one-on-one personal archery training sessions. The cost is $80 per person for an hour. To schedule a date and time please contact Joe Pike at (727)222-8854 or josephpi@hotmail.com.
This class will focus on the basics of how to draw cartoons. Youth will be introduced to different drawing techniques, storytelling, and prepare their artistic understanding of their work with a new drawing project monthly. They'll also learn how drawing can be a means of communication, allowing a safe environment to draw their feelings and attitudes in ways that words cannot express. Children will also explore other genres such as comic books/strips, anime, and illustrations. Please arrive with your sketchbook, drawing pencils (black and colored) and eraser.
Perfect for both the new and experienced performers, come expand your creativity and explore the world of improv! This 12-week improvisational course will teach you new skills and techniques used by professionals through improv games and exercises. This is a great way to gain confidence, build performance skills, and share lots of laughs with friends. This class culminates in a long-form Harold-style improvisational showcase performance.
Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. The instructor will break down the dance steps with games, activities, and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Zumba® Kids incorporates key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness.
Hours of fun at Highland Recreation! Children will be supervised while they play sports, enjoy inflatables, play games, and enjoy time with their friends. Let's see who can make it till the morning. Please bring socks, a pillow and blanket. Consessions will be available for purchase.
Registration begins June 3. Parent/guardian must complete a waiver at the time of registration. Pre-registration is required on or by July 3.
Dads take your daughters out of a special night of dinner, dancing and dessert during the fabulous Daddy Daughter Date Night at the Largo Community Center. Our theme this year is "Hollywood Glam". For more information, please visit the Largo Community Center or call 727-518-3131.
Information on this event for 2024 will be available around July.
Come prepared to get messy and have fun during our Mom Son Messy Madness event! On arrival, mom and sons will have dinner and then take part in high-energy interactive messy games. Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting messy and a towel.
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