City of Largo, Florida

City of Largo, Florida
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Southwest Youth & Teen Program List

Southwest Youth & Teen Program List

Recreation Membership and Registration Information

Pricing follows the following format:
-Resident fee/Non-Resident Fee/Guest Fee (Non-Rec Card Holder)

Monthly program participants must have a Recreation ID Card to register.

SCHOOL RELATED PROGRAMS...

Before and After Care:

Grades K-5

Offered to children at Ponce De Leon and Mildred Helms Elementary Schools. To register for these programs or for information please call (727)518-3016 for Ponce De Leon and (727)518-3125 for Mildred Helms, or stop by on of our recreation facilities (Highland or Southwest Complex) for more information.


School's Out Days:

Buggin' Out

Time to explore all that spring has to offer. Southwest is "BUGGIN" OUT". Join us for fun-filled on-site activities filling the day with games, crafts, and bug activities. Pack a lunch and be sure to send your child in closed toed shoes.

193204 B1 April 29 Mon 7am-6pm $14/$17.50


TEENS Out of School Time (OST)

At the City of Largo's O.S.T. program we spend our time playing games, creating art, cultivating life skills, and expanding knowledge. We offer both personal enrichment and academic enrichment in the program.


Youth development is available from the time students are released from school until 7 pm, Monday-Friday. The program is open on days Pinellas County Schools are closed as long as the day is not considered a City Holiday. Age requirement for the program is 8.5-14. To qualify for scholarship your child must be on free or reduced lunch and be ages 9-14.


If your family does not meet the requirements for scholarship the cost is $25 per month. Participants are required to attend at least 15 days a month.


Funding for the program is provided by the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) and the program is governed by Coordinated Child Care of Pinellas (CCC).



DATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS...

Lego Building

(Ages 5-12)

Get hands-on experience and have a whole lot of FUN playing with Lego kits. Learn construction, programming and teamwork skills.

Instructor: Miss Kelly

293680-FE May 18 Sat 10-11am $5/$6.25/$9.25

293680-FF Jun 22 Sat 10-11am $5/$6.25/$9.25

293680-FG Jul 13 Sat 10-11am $5/$6.25/$9.25

293680-FH Aug 17 Sat 10-11am $5/$6.25/$9.25


PROGRAMS...

Cheer America Cheerleading

(Ages 5-8)

Previous experience is not necessary, but a good attitude and high energy is a must, along with learning exciting cheers, chants, group work, flexibility and self-esteem.

Instructor: Staff

193501 Apr 4-May 2 Thu 6:30-7:15pm $30/$37.50

(Ages 9-15)

193501 Apr 4-May 2 Thu 7:30-8:15pm $30/$37.50

Fit Kids

(Ages 7-15)

This class strives to increase the overall health and fitness level of children in a fun, safe and high energy environment. Kids will get a full-body workout using various

equipment as well as working on nutrition.

Instructor: Coach Brandon, CPT

196485 D1 Apr 1-30 Mon/Thu 5:30-6:30pm $30/$37.50

196485 AA Drop-in Fee $5.00


Fencing

(Ages 10 & up)

Learn footwork, blade work skills, attack and defensive basics. Protective gear and equipment provided. Basic to advanced instruction available. No class May 27.

Instructor: Kirk Rowley

296558-E1 May 6-20 Mon 7-9pm $28.50/$36

296558-F1 Jun 3-24 Mon 7-9pm $38/$47.50

296558-G1 Jul 1-29 Mon 7-9pm $47.50/$59.50

296558-H1 Aug 5-26 Mon 7-9pm $38/$47.50


GYMNASTICS


Gymnastics - Miss Diane's Gymnastics

Young gymnasts will learn floor work, focusing on tumbling skills, coordination, flexibility and increasing muscular build. No class July 4.

Instructor: Casey Jackman

Beginner A, Ages 3-5

292502-E1 May 2-30 Thu 5-5:30pm $30/$37.50

292502-F1 Jun 6-27Thu 5-5:30pm $24/$30

292502-G1 Jul 11-25 Thu 5-5:30pm $18/$22.50

292502-H1 Aug 1-29 Thu 5-5:30pm $30/$37.50


Beginner B, Ages 3-5

292502-E2 May 2-30 Thu 5:30-6:00pm $30/$37.50

292502-F2 Jun 6-27Thu 5:30-6:00pm $24/$30

292502-G2 Jul 11-25 Thu 5:30-6:00pm $18/$22.50

292502-H2 Aug 1-29 Thu 5:30-6:00pm $30/$37.50


Intermediate, Ages 6-9

293502-E1 May 2-30 Thu 6:00-6:30pm $30/$37.50

293502-F1 Jun 6-27Thu 6:00-6:30pm $24/$30

293502-G1 Jul 11-25 Thu 6:00-6:30pm $18/$22.50

293502-H1 Aug 1-29 Thu6:00-6:30pm $30/$37.50


Advanced, Ages 10-12

293502-E2 May 2-30 Thu 6:30-7:00pm $30/$37.50

293502-F2 Jun 6-27Thu 6:30-7:00pm $24/$30

293502-G2 Jul 11-25 Thu 6:30-7:00pm $18/$22.50

293502-H2 Aug 1-29 Thu 6:30-7:00pm $30/$37.50



Kickboxing/Karate/Martial Arts

Kickboxing

(Ages 15-Adults)

Train with world champion master Mark Graden to help achieve the goals of fitness, self confidence and self defense.

Instructor: Mark Graden

196440 Tue 6:30-7:30pm $10/$12.50/$15.50



Kim Jackson Martial Arts: Little Ninjas

Instructor Kim Jackson

(Ages 3-6)

Learn the eight main life skills that are taught in the Little Ninjas program: focus, self-control, memory, fitness, teamwork, balance, discipline, coordination.

Instructor Kim Jackson

292503-E1 May 1-29 Wed 5-5:45pm $56.25/$70.25

292503-F1 Jun 5-26 Wed 5-5:45pm $45/$56.25

292503-G1 Jul 10-31 Wed 5-5:45pm $45/$56.25

292503-H1 Aug 7-28 Wed 5-5:45pm $45/$56.25


Kim Jackson Martial Arts - Youth

(Ages 7-13)

Children have fun developing skills that they use in every day life and school. This program improves their ability to focus and concentrate, build strength, balance, coordination, and respect for others.

Instructor: Kim Jackson

Level 1 Beginner

(Ages 7-& up, white, gold, orange belt)

293503-E1 May 1-29 Wed 5:45-6:30pm $56.25/$70.25

292503-F1 Jun 5-26 Wed 5:45-6:30pm $45/$56.25

292503-G1 Jul 10-31 Wed 5-5:45pm $45/$56.25

292503-H1 Aug 7-28 Wed 5:45-6:30pm $45/$56.25

Level 2 Intermediate

(Ages 7-13, green, purple, blue belt)

293503-E2 May 1-29 Wed 6:30-7:15pm $56.25/$70.25

293503-F2 Jun 5-26 Wed 6:30-7:15pm $45/$56.25

293503-G2 Jul 10-31 Wed 5-5:45pm $45/$56.25

293503-H2 Aug 7-28 Wed 6:30-7:15pm $45/$56.25

196485 Thu 5:30-6:30pm $5

Karate - Uechi Ryu Okinawan Karate
Ages 16 & up
Instructor Grace Haeusler 4th Degree Black Belt


Students from beginners to advanced learn to strengthen the Body, Mind and Spirit. The Power to destroy is the same Power to Heal, Create, and Enlighten. Karate is a way of life that ultimately leads to Peace. The only way to Peace is to eliminate the enemy within, Fear. The techniques learned are powerful beyond measure, and will assist in every aspect of one's life.

Tuesday's beginning May 14, 7:30-8:30pm


$10 R / $12.50 NR / $15.50 guest per class

Drop in anytime at Southwest Recreation Complex (727) 518-3125

Origami (NEW)

Learn the basics of Origami. Watch an ordinary piece of paper transform into a beautiful form of art. At the end of each class, you will leave with an amazing project you created.

Instructor: Just Artn' Around w/Clint Saenz

Ages ( 8 & up)

296134-F1 Jun 5-26 Wed 6-7pm $24/$30

296134-G1 Jul 3-31 Wed 6-7pm $30/$37.50

296134-H1 Aug 7-28 Wed 6-7pm $24/$30