Youth & Teens

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.

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.

$40/$80 per month

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:
August 14-October 9

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, 9, 10, 11 or 12th will be given priority over younger applicants.

Applications for Summer 2024 will open in January 2024.

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!


Sep 22 (SW) - Rec, Rock and GLOW!
Oct 13 (HC) - Nerf Night (BYO Nerf gun)
Nov 17 (SW) - Friendship Night (Dress like a friend)
Dec 15 (HC) - Reckin' Around the Christmas Tree (Christmas sweater night) 

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

Begins September 5
No program May-August

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. 

$5 individual/$10 group (Max 5) drop in fee
Parents must stay during class for children 6-12.

No Program August 2023.

To receive updates on cancellations please text 81010 with the code @mockcomb (including the @ symbol in your message).

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.

$55/$110

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. 

Sep 8 (SW), Oct 6 (HC), Nov 3 (SW), Dec 8 (HC)

$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. 

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. 

$34/$68 per month
No Program July 2023

Midnight Madness will return in July 2024!

12 hours of fun at Highland Recreation! Children will be supervised while they play sports, make crafts, 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.

Registration/Waiver form required.
For ages K - 5th Grade

Cost
$50 per child
$40 per sibling