Youth Activities

This is a free golf clinic for children ages 9-14 that will help introduce them to the game and enhance their skills. Receive free instruction from the staff at the Sunflower Hills Golf Course. Clubs will be provided if you do not have your own. 

Time: 8:00am - 8:45am

Mondays, July 8th - August 5th

*Limited to 20 participants*

Headed to college for the first time? Returning college student? This class is a MUST before heading back to campus!

Tonganoxie Recreation and Tammy Bartels are bringing self-defense to the Recreation Center. Pepper Spray 101 is a course in how to respond to uncomfortable approaches, the safety and use of pepper spray, and the legalities of pepper spray if used. Tammy Bartels has been teaching self-defense and pepper spray for 4 years and has a passion for bringing safety techniques to the community. Join us in learning how to protect ourselves and stay safe.

Register: http://tongierec.org/adultactivities.aspx

$25 Fee: Attend the class only.

$40 Fee: Attend the class and take home your own pepper spray.

Time: 5 - 8 PM

TRC and the Tonganoxie Arts Council have collaborated to bring you our first Print Making workshop! 

When: Saturday August 10th

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Where: TRC Recreation Center

Age: 12+

Fee: $10 per person

Instructor: Liz Shepherd

Liz Shepherd, a Pretty Prairie, Kansas native, creates artwork in several mediums. Liz works with everything from paper, canvas, fiber and photography. Liz received her AA degree in studio arts and has since studied and developed a passion for printmaking especially. Liz is co-owner of The Rural Muse art gallery located in Kingman. KS. 

What is Print Making?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art tells us printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface. Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography.

A matrix is essentially a template, and can be made of wood, metal, or glass. The design is created on the matrix by working its flat surface with either tools or chemicals. The matrix is then inked in order to transfer it onto the desired surface. The resulting print is often the mirror image of the original design on the matrix.

This class will teach you all you need to know to create a beautiful, well-made linocut from first draft to final print. Liz will introduce students to materials and tools guide them, show carving techniques and tricks to help to get better results. Each student will create 2 carvings with several printing opportunities to take home. 

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Students will learn how to get started, chain stitch, single crochet, and learn about different kinds of yarns and hooks. They will also learn how to end a project.

All materials provided.

June 13 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

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Students will learn how to get started crocheting, chain and single crochet stitches and learn about different kinds of yarn and hooks. They will also learn how to end a project.

All materials provided.

July 12 | 9 - 10:30 AM

August 3 | 9 - 10:30 AM

September 4 | 4:30 - 6 PM

Fee: $15/$18

Instructor: Cindy Jones

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

Friday July 19 | 4:30 - 7 PM | $3 per player | Luau Bingo

Friday September 6 | 4:30 - 7 PM | $3 per player | Grandparent's Day

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

Children ages 3 or 4 will learn the basic skills needed to enter youth sports leagues. The skills will progress throughout the program. Fundamentals worked on will be catching, throwing, kicking and more. Each participant must have a parent/guardian accompany the child throughout the program.  Space is limited!

Participants will learn the basic skills needed to prepare them for our 2nd/3rd grade flag football league next year through drills and activities.

When: Thursday's, September 19th - October 10th

Where: Chieftain Park

Grades: 1st Grade only

Time: 5:30pm-6:15pm

Fee: $25/$30 (District/Non-district)

Deadline: Friday, August 30th

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. 

Upcoming Sessions:

Saturday August 3, 2024

Saturday October 5, 2024

This is a internet-assisted course. Participants must have access to a computer and be able to finish an online course prior to the field day.  

https://bit.ly/3wr4tEZ

Participants must be at least 11 years of age or older to participate.     

The fabulously fun fitness program for kids!  Engaging toddlers through preschoolers to move, exercise, make healthy choices and love doing it!

Thursdays | 10:30-11:30AM

$5 per class for residents. $6 for non-residents.

NEW: $25 Punch Card available! Skip the registration every week and purchase a punch card at the front desk, good for 5 classes! $30 for non-residents.  

Instructor: Coach Beth