Youth Activities

This 6-1/2 hour course covers safety skills, child care skills, life and business skills; as well as CPR instruction and manikin practice. Space is limited to the first 6 participants to register.
The class will be held at TRC's Activity Center (300 E. US 24/40) in the Activity Room. 

Time: 8:30 - 3:00 PM

Location: Tonganoxie Recreation Center

Upcoming Sessions:

Saturday March 7, 2026

Saturday May 30, 2026

Come to the Recreation Activity center for All Ages Bingo! 10 rounds of bingo, prizes for each round, and snacks & drinks provided.

Up next: Mother's Day Bingo

Date: Saturday May 9, 2026

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Fee: $3 in-district | $5 non-district

(Collecting donations: feminine hygiene, deodorant, body spray, wipes, nail care, etc.)

Children 14 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

We're setting up a Sensory Studio at the Rec Center for small hands to explore! Spend an hour or so with us exploring textures, colors, and sounds. 

We will have activities at the center to play with:

- Shaving cream table

- Variety of Sensory bins

Create & take-home some DIY activities:

- Water bead tile

- Oobleck

- Rubber band ball

Date: Friday February 27, 2026

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Fee: $10 in-district/ $15 non-district 

Take a class to learn crochet with Miss Cindy Jones!

Have you taken Kids Crochet - Beginner yet? Make sure you take this class before registering for Kids Crochet II - Beginner+.

Kids Crochet II - Beginner+:

Students will review basic stitches, learn about how to change colors, and learn how to double crochet. (1 session)

Students must bring materials with them. | "K" hook, 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (size 4)

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday January 14 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

RESCHEDULED Thursday February 19 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Wednesday March 25 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

YOU MUST REGISTER 1 WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

Take a class to learn crochet with Miss Cindy Jones!

Have you taken Kids Crochet II - Beginner+ yet? Make sure you take this class before registering for Kids Crochet III - Intermediate.

Kids Crochet III - Intermediate:

Students will learn how to read a pattern to make a mug rug with fringe. (1 session)

Students must bring materials with them. | "J" hook, 1 skein of crochet cotton yarn (Sugar and Cream brand)

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday January 21 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursday February 26 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursday March 26 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

YOU MUST REGISTER 1 WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS.

TRC is hosting the Tonganoxie Arts Council and the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society for a Patriotic Paint activity!

Do you remember seeing those painted wooden boards on the light poles around Downtown Tonganoxie? Those are thanks to TAC's members and participants who spend time painting them each year. 

This year they are teaming up with TCHS to celebrate the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary year!

Head to the Rec Center for a morning of red, white, and blue paint, friends, and patriotic celebration!

Date: Saturday April 11, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Age: All ages welcome!

Fee: FREE to attend!

This is an internet-assisted course.  
Participants must complete the online course through the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.  You will not be allowed to participate in the field day if you cannot produce a completion certificate to the instructors at registration in the morning.  You can find this free course online at https://ksoutdoors.gov/Services/Education/Hunter/Hunter-Ed-Courses/Hybrid-Course

Additionally, you will be going on a short hike to a nearby outdoor shooting range located on site.  Please do not bring any firearms.  Guns and ammunition will be provided. 

Dress appropriately for the weather.  The class is in a metal building and if the weather is hot/cold it will be warm/cool in the building.  I suggest dressing in layers.  The shooting range may also be warm/cool/muddy, so wear appropriate shoes/jackets.

Tiny Tykes is an exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination, listening skills and teamwork for children aged 2-5 years old. The curriculum has been developed by soccer experts, child development professionals, and experienced coaches.

When: March 2nd, March 9th, March 23rd, and March 30th

(No camp session the week of spring break, March 16th)

Where: Chieftain Park, 206 N. Main Street, Tonganoxie, Kansas 66086

Fee: $55.00, includes gifts as well

2-3 year old's (Cubs) : 5:00pm - 5:45pm

4-5 year old's (Lions) : 6:00pm - 6:45pm

We've invited Archery Excellence from Independence, MO to set up a workshop at the Rec Center!

Learn basic steps and skills to experience the sport of archery. 

Through the disciplines learned in archery, you not only learn a valuable and fun sport, but also gain self-confidence, boost self-esteem, learn to be disciplined, gain better focus, and learn the value of life and how to treat others with that same value.

Date: Friday April 10

Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Age: 10+

Fee: $25 in-district/ $30 non-district

TRC will meet you at the baseball fields! We will split multi-generational teams on the spot. Enjoy non-competitive play with players of all ages and get some sunshine to kick-off Spring Break!

Be at the fields by 2:00 PM! Teams will be split up at 2:10 PM. Teams will be split on the spot, keeping ages even on each team.

MONDAY MARCH 16th

FREE TO ATTEND

AGES 8+

PLEASE REGISTER TO HELP TRC BE PREPARED FOR ALL ATTENDING

Reminder: this is non-competitive play - we want the community to get together outside to play a school-yard classic and have FUN! There will be no scouters or recruiters to impress - we promise.

Parents - are you ready for some time off during Spring Break week?

Drop your kiddos off for an afternoon of imagination and play.

We will be simulating and alien capture and finding our way back to Earth together.

Date: Friday March 20

Time: 2 - 5 PM

Ages: 6 - 12

Fee: $15 in-district/ $20 non-district

[ Please register by Monday March 16th. ]

This class introduces students to traditional taekwondo training, providing a strong foundation for their martial arts journey. Students will learn fundamental techniques, basic forms, coordination, and self-defense skills while developing essential life skills such as respect, focus, confidence, perseverance, and self-discipline.

Register 1 month at a time. Class begins March 22, 2026.

• March 22 | March 29 | April 12 | April 19
• April 26 | May 3 | May 10 | May 17
• May 24 | May 31 | June 7 | June 14
• June 21 | June 28 | July 5 | July 12

Instructors:

Tonya Bolte - Impact Martial Arts | 10 years practicing Taekwondo, 3rd degree black-belt, certified chief instructor for 7 years, Physical Therapy Assistant for 23 years, and owns the Impact Martial Arts Academy in Eudora for 4 years.

Karl Bolte - Impact Martial Arts | 10 years practicing Taekwondo, 1st degree black-belt, certified instructor for 4 years, and owns the Impact Martial Arts Academy in Eudora for 4 years.

Sarah Schmitt | 4 years practicing Taekwondo, 1st degree black-belt, assisting instructor for 2 years.