Youth Activities

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. Materials provided.

Saturday January 11 | 9 - 10:30 AM

Wednesday February 19 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Wednesday March 12 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Register 1 week prior to class.

Fee: $15 district/ $18 non-district

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

Saturday May 10 | 1 - 3:30 PM | $0 FEE + DONATION | Mother's Day Bingo 2025 

For Mother's Day Bingo, we do not collect the usual fee. Instead, we ask for participants to bring in a donation of feminine hygiene products for The Good Shepherd Thrift Store right here in Tonganoxie.

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

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 March 1, 2025

Students will learn how to read a pattern to construct a hat. The first session students will read the pattern and get started. The second session will be to finish off the project. (2 session class)

Wednesday January 29 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Saturday February 22 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Wednesday March 26 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Materials needed: "K" crochet hook, 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (size 4).

Register 1 week prior to class.

Fee: $15 district/ $18 non-district

For Wednesday's early release at the Middle School. We will have two sessions for the Spring Semester. You will sign up for each session individually. Each session includes 8 dates. Participants will go through drills and activities to work on skills related to basketball. Participants may also work on hand eye coordination, footwork, agility, and speed drills as well. 

Session 1 dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Session 2 dates: March 5th, 12th, 26th; April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 

Time: 2:15pm - 3:30pm 

Grades: 6th - 8th graders ONLY

Fee: $50 per session

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://programs.ksoutdoors.com/prg/Programs/Hunter-Education-Certification

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.

This class is for everyone, but especially helpful to college students. 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.

$25 Fee: Attend the class only.

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

Time: 5 - 8 PM

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 17. CALL 913.845.3502 FOR LATE REGISTRATION AVAILABILITY.

Enhance your skills with instruction from KCKCC coaches and athletes. 

When: Monday - Wednesday, June 2nd-4th

Time: 9am-11am

Where: TRC Field #2

Fee: $50 (cash or checks only. Checks made out to MSBL Royals)

    Please mail checks to TRC at P.O. Box 479 or drop off cash/checks at 300 State Ave (TRC Activity Center) 

Ages: 7-14

Deadline: Friday, May 30th

March 23rd is National Tamale Day!

We welcome Tez Bakes to the Tongie Rec Center for an afternoon of learning how to make this delectable Mexican cuisine.

Raquel Gaitan is a local maker of specialty cookies, pastries, and traditional Mexican tamales. She has been serving the local community for many years and is looking forward to sharing her recipe with Tonganoxie.

The best part? This class includes 2 tamales of your own to enjoy after class, woo hoo!

Miss Heather is back this Spring and Summer with a series of programs full of imagination, creativity, science, and exploration. Each activity will be available to register for with this registration link!

Here is a list of available activities with details:

Worm World

March 29 | 1 – 2 PM [Registration required.]

Description: Build a worm habitat and observe how worms help break down soil. Learn why worms are important for healthy farms and gardens.

Fee: $10 in-district/ $12 non-district

Tractor Tracks Art

APRIL 12 | EASTER EGG HUNT | 3 – 4 PM

Find Miss Heather at the Tonganoxie Easter Egg Hunt and create unique tracks with paint on paper! Abstract art inspired by country life.

Fee: Free while supplies last.

Bird Nest Creations

APRIL 26 | 11 AM – 12 PM [Registration required.]

Description: Make a 3D bird nest using twigs, yarn, and paper eggs. Learn about local bird species while crafting!

Fee: $10 in-district/ $12 non-district

Sun Catcher Creations

MAY 10 | 11 AM – 12 PM [Registration required.]

Description: Design a vibrant sun catcher to brighten any window! Learn about color and light while layering tissue paper.

Fee: $10 in-district/ $12 non-district

Recycled Art Robots

MAY 24 | 2 -3 PM [Registration required.]

Description: Bring a robot to life using recycled materials! Add personality with paint, buttons, and foil details.

Fee: $10 in-district/ $12 non-district

Starry Night Stories

JUNE 7 | 2 -3 PM  [Registration required.]

Description: Inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night, create your own swirling sky full of stars and stories using oil pastels.

Fee: FREE | Sponsored by the Tonganoxie Arts Council

Monster Rocks 

JUNE 21 | SUMMER KICK OFF | 3 – 6 PM 

Find Miss Heather at the annual Summer Kick-Off at Chieftain Park and paint rocks to look like goofy or spooky monsters! Use your imagination to give each monster its own personality.

Fee: Free while supplies last.

Country Market Still Life

JULY 12 | 1 - 2 PM  [Registration required.]

Description: Set up a still life with fruits, vegetables, or flowers and paint or draw what you see, just like at a country market.

Fee: $10 in-district/ $12 non-district

Texture Trek: Exploring Nature’s Patterns

JULY 26 MESSY DAY OF PLAY | 2 – 4 P [Comes with Mess Day of Play registration.]

Find Miss Heather at the Messy Day of Play at Chieftain Park and create rubbings from leaves, bark, and other natural objects to make a nature-inspired texture collage. Explore how patterns in nature tell a story.

Fee: Free with registration to Mess Day of Play event, while supplies last.

Please make sure you select the right activity while registering! Some activities have fees, some you can find for free at TRC events, and one is a free class sponsored by the Tongie Arts Council. Make sure you are sure of all of the details before registering.