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!
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.
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.
Registrations are closed for summer 2021. Check back in the fall for Summer 2022 applications!
$220 Member Resident/$268 Member Nonresident Space is limited and membership is required
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.
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.
No program June 14th- Aug 12th.
Fall classes will resume August 17th.
Cost is $16/$32 per month or drop in for $5/$10 per class. Combo with Home School Sports: $8/$16
Students will improve their Manga drawing skills in their own style, trying new techniques and concepts that help them build self-confidence, while learning about different manga artists and genres. Because each student works at their own level, there is no need to “keep up” with other students. Please arrive with your sketch book, drawing pencils (black and colored) and eraser.
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.
Unleash your inner detective and unravel the mysteries of Nature. Every month a new mystery will be investigated. Fun explorations amateur sleuths. Detectives between 5 – 7 years old require an adult detective partner. Adult detectives are welcome, but must be accompanied by a junior detective. Family detective teams also welcome. Preregistration is required the Thursday prior to class. Space is limited.
Kids will have a blast playing fun games throughout the recreation center. The Snack Shop will be open for pizza, drink, and snack purchases. A child registration form is required for each participant. Register for the season for faster check in and discounted rate (offered at Highland only). 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 (children must be registered in after school care currently to participate).
Highland $75/$150 for season (15 nights) Sep 3 - Dec 17. $6/$12 drop in fee No program November 26, December 24 & 31.
Southwest $5/$10 drop in fee Southwest location offered on the following dates: August 13 and 20 September 3, 10 and 17 October 1 and 15 November 5, 12 and 19 December 3, 10 and 17
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. Class starts October 6.
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.
Preregistration is required by October 2. Call (727)518-3016 if interested after the registration deadline.
In this class you will learn how to construct your own computer as well as knowing the difference between hardware and software, understand each component and what they do, the requirements for building a computer and test and troubleshoot for any errors. All supplies will be provided. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Space is limited.
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.
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.
$20/$40 per month $6/$12 drop in
This program will be taking a break during the summer months, Jun/Jul/Aug and returning in September.
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.
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
Ghosts, goblins, and creatures of the night, join us for a bit of Halloween frights. An event organized by the Largo Teen Volunteers (LTV) for teens. There will be a haunted area, music, laser lights, scary movies playing, open gym and more. Price includes slice of pizza and drink. Arrive dressed in costume. Snack Shop will be open for additional purchases. Preregistration is strongly recommended.
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.
Come prepared to get messy and have fun during our popular 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 as well as a towel.
Space is limited. Deadline to register is September 11.
Middle and high school teens are invited to the Highland Family Aquatic Center for an exclusive time only for teens! For more information please call 727-518-3016.
Teens Go Insane Friday! Bring a friend or two and drop in. The night will include open gym, Playworld, game room, movies, dancing, option of participating in activities such as dodge ball or a Nerf battle and of course, just hang out. Our Snack Shop will be open for purchases. Make sure to have socks for Playworld and registration form is required by parent/guardian. No membership required.
$3 drop in
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