Get hooked on crochet with these fun projects. If you have a child that is crafty and wants to try something new, this class will be perfect for them plus they'll be proud to show their work off! All materials will be supplied except for the flip flop and each class will be two days in length. Space is limited and preregistration is required.
Cell Phone Pouch Mon, Jan 25 & Thu, Jan 28 Registration required by Jan 20
Crochet Flip Flop (Must bring own flip flop) Mon, Feb 22 & Thu, Feb 25 Registration required by Feb 17
Designed to provide teenagers with real camp counselor experience at various City of Largo Summer Camps. Teens will develop essential leadership skills, create summer camp lesson plans, 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 8-12 will be given priority over younger applicants. If you are interested in the program, contact Erika Lafontaine at elafonta@largo.com or call Highland Recreation at (727)518-3016.
Apply for the CIT Summer 2021 Program Application Deadline: February 28, 2021 $220 Member Resident/$268 Member Nonresident Space is limited and membership is required
Students will create something special each month. Preregistration required at least one week before class. Cost is $20 Member/$40 Non Member per class. Includes all supplies.
Children will get 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.
February 10, March 10 and April 7Wednesdays6-7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Improve your green thumb! Our local Master Gardeners will teach you about a variety of different topics and answer questions from participants. For workshop topics call 518-3131. Free to all students with student ID.
Cost is $5 per person or free to students with student ID.
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.
Cost is $16/$32 per month or drop in for $5/$10 per class. Combo with Home School Sports: $8/$16
This class will teach drawing techniques focusing on monthly subjects like portraits, zentangles, and understanding perspective to name a few. Pre-registation required. Cost is $36 Member / $72 Non Member
Arm yourself with foam weapons and defense gear, including swords, shields, bows, spears, and more. Then pick up skills and enjoy some excellent medieval and Norse-inspired games, some history of warfare, weapons, civilization and a lot of fun! All weapons will be pro-vided. Cups and helmets encouraged but not required.
Kids will have a blast playing fun games in the gym, Playworld, and the Game Room. The Snack Shop will be open for pizza, drink, and snack purchases. Child registration form required for each participant. Register for the season for faster check in and discounted rate. Younger children are offered separate activities in the preschool room and must be potty trained. Ask about our after-school program wrap around fee for childcare from 6-6:30p with pizza included.
Highland $6/$12 drop in fee $95/$190 for the season
Students will create projects using hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. $15 clay fee paid to the instructor. Please pre-register. Cost is $36Member / $72 Non Member per month.
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.
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.
Instructor: Kevin Daniels $7/$14 drop in fee, $24/$48 per month
Learn the basics of archery in a fun and safe environment with proper techniques of shooting a bow and arrow. Compete with fun activities, make new friends and have a blast! Equipment provided. Space is limited. Preregistration is strongly recommended. No program September 7.
Cost is $20/$40 per month or drop in for $6/$12 per class.
This class will focus on the basics of how to draw cartoons. Youth will be introduced to different drawing techniques, story telling, and preparing 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 sketch book, drawing pencils (black and colored) and eraser.
Instructor: Valentina Richardson $32/$64 per month
Kids will work on speed, combined agility drills, and cross-training providing a total body workout that will get them excited about physical activity. This is a youth group fitness class.
Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. The instructor will break down the dance steps, add games, activities, and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Zumba® Kids incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, teamwork, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness. No program on November 26 and December 24.
Cost is $20/$40 per month or drop in for $6/$12 per class
Formerly Kids Fun Battle Night, bring your soft dart gun for a fun night of battle games. Kids will burn off some energy while playing fun games and challenges. Eye protection required. Space is limited.
Welcome to the world of braiding. In this workshop, students will learn a variety of hair braiding techniques on all hair types using mannequins. They will be inspired to dream above and beyond with vision boards while also understanding the history and culture of hair braiding, and so much more. This program is brought to you by Operation Young Boss through Dyvine Appointments Training Institute.
All materials will be provided but if you prefer to take home your own kit, you may do so by bringing funds to instructor day of. Kit with mannequin is $95 and without is $50. All kits include combs, clips, hair products, and other tools needed.
Preregistration is required by February 16. $30 per person
Learn the basics of caring for children such as feeding infants and toddlers, changing diapers, first aid, CPR, and choking rescue. The fee includes the Safe Sitter manual and completion card.
Cost is $55/$110 per person Preregistration is required by March 6. Please call if interested after the registration deadline, (727)518-3016.
Take your trash and turn them in to unique works of art or functional pieces that you can take home! This upcycle workshop is perfect for a parent and child to do together and have fun. All supplies provided. Preregistration is required by April 21.
Registration and project details will be available in February 2021.
For more information on how we are playing smart and staying six feet apart, visit PlayLargo.com/PlaySmart or call (727)587-6720