City of Largo, Florida

Recreation Programs - Youth & Teen

Recreation Membership and Registration Information

(R) = resident, with recreation card (NR) = non-resident with recreation card (Guest) = non-recreation card holder

Before and After School Care

K through 5th Grade

Offered to children at Ponce de Leon and Mildred Helms Elementary Schools. Registration begins Monday, August 1. For more information please call the number below.
Ponce de Leon: Contact Highland Complex Staff at 727-518-3016

Mildred Helms: Contact Southwest Complex Staff at 727-518-3125

Cheerleading

with i9 Sports

(Ages 4-10)
Co-ed classes are designed to provide kids with an introductory approach to cheerleading in a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Participants will learn focus, synchronization and simple routines aligned with music and cheers. April-May classes will be held at the Largo Community Center. June-August classes will be held at Highland Recreation Complex.

Instructor: i9 Sports Staff

(Ages 4-6) Tue 5:15-6pm

Apr $37.50/$46.75

May 7-28 $30/$37.50
Jun 11-25 $22.50/$28
Jul 2-30 $37.50$46.75
Aug 6-27 $30/$37.50
Price does not include a one time $10 fee for t-shirt and pom-poms due first day of session

(Ages 7-10) Tue 6:15-7pm
Apr $37.50/$46.75

May 7-28 $30/$37.50
Jun 11-25 $22.50/$28
Jul 2-30 $37.50$46.75
Aug 6-27 $30/$37.50
Price does not include a one time $10 fee for t-shirt and pom-poms due first day of session

Color Guard (NEW)

(Ages 9 & up)

Want to join or shine in your schools' color guard, but don't know how? Classes are designed to provide students with the basics of color guard. The color guard activity uses flags, sabers, rifles, swing flags and props, along with movement, to visually represent music. Participants will learn equipment technique, focus, memory, balance, synchronization and simple routines to music. Challenge yourself and have fun!

Instructor:Latonya Hicks

Wed 5:30-6:30pm

Jun 12-26 $21/$26.25 (swing flag)
Jul 3-31 $35/$43.75 (flag)
Aug 7-28 $28/$35
Price does not include a one time equipment fee of $15 due first day of session.

Comic Book & Cartooning Art Class for Beginners & Intermediate

(Ages 7-12)
Learn the basics of comic book art and cartooning from award-winning illustrator and comic book artist, Peter Pachoumis. This class will focus on structure and pinup/cover art. Peter has been teaching comic art and cartooning for many years, and has worked on properties such as Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars, and many others. Apr-May classes will be held at the Largo Community Center. June-Aug class will be at the Highland Rec Complex.

Instructor: Peter Pachoumis

Monday's 5-6:30pm

May 6-20 $32/$40, June 10-24 $24/$30, July 1-29 $40/$50, Aug 5-26 $32/$40
Additional one time $30 materials fee paid to instructor

Comic Book & Cartooning Art Class for Intermediate/Advanced

(Ages 13 and up)
Want to learn more comic book, cartooning, cover design, storytelling, and pinup art? Award-winning illustrator and comic book artist, Peter Pachoumis's intermediate/advanced class is the perfect place for you. Apr-May classes will be held at the Largo Community Center. June-Aug class will be at the Highland Rec Complex.

Instructor: Peter Pachoumis

Wednesday''s 5-6:30pm

May 1-29 $40/$50, June 12-26 $24/$30, Jul 3-31 $40/$50, Aug 7-28 $32/$40

Additional one time $30 materials fee paid to instructor

Comic Book & Cartooning Art Class COMBO

Students have the opportunity to take both Monday and Wednesday art classes for LESS! Apr-May classes will be held at the Largo Community Center. June-Aug class will be at the Highland Rec Complex. (No class May 27 due to Memorial Day)

Mon & Wed 5-6:30pm

May 1-29 $48/$60

June 10-26 $36/$45

July 1-31 $60/$75

Aug 5-28 $48/$60

Friday Night Fever

Age 3 - Grade 5 (must be potty trained)
Open gym, game room, themed activities, snack shop & more! Child registration form required to participate. Preschool children are offered separate activities in the preschool room. No program throughout the summer.

Jan 11 - Mar 22 (no program Jan 18)

Location: Highland Complex
Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm Children must be dropped off by 7:15pm
$2(R), $2.50(NR), $5.50(G) (No bills accepted over $10)
Concessions available- priced between $.50 and $1.00

Punch Pass: Attend 8 FNP's and get in free the 9th time!

Fit Kids

Ages 7-15

Highland Complex

This class strives to increase the overall health and fitness level of children in a safe, fun and motivating environment. Class focuses on speed, agility drills, crossing training and utilizes a variety of equipment. No class on Jan 21 & Feb 18.

Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm

$12/$15 per month

Jan 7-28, Feb 4-25, Mar 4-18

Football Training

with Coach Kenny

Each session will include agility and conditioning drills that will help overall speed, quickness and endurance to assist receivers and defensive backs.

Athletes will learn:

- Warming up properly

- Agility drills

- Proper stance & start

- Catching techniques

Ages 7-12

173930-A1 Jan 10-31 $28/$35
173930-B1 Feb 7-28 $28/$35
173930-C1 Mar 7-28 $28/$35
173930-D1 Apr 4-25 $28/$35

Location:Largo Sports Complex - 1640 McMullen Rd Largo, FL 33770
Registration: You may register at Highland Recreation Complex. Please call (727) 518-3016 with any questions.

Home School P.E.

Grades 3-9
Get fit and socialize through a variety of sports, games, and activities.
Location: Highland Complex
Instructor: Phil Bell

This program runs Sept 5, 2012-March 20, 2013. (no program Nov 19, 21, Dec 24, 26, 31, Jan 2, 21, Feb 18)

Mondays, 1pm-3pm
$4(R), $5(NR), $8(G)

Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm
$4(R), $5(NR), $8(G)

Lego Friends
Ages 5 & up

Each Saturday, let your imagination run wild as you have fun creating and building your own projects. Meet new friends while exploring Lego's. April-May Lego's will be held at the Largo Community Center. June-August classes will be moved back to Highland Recreation Complex.

Instructor: Jay Sullivan

Sat 11am-12pm $5/$6.25/$9.25

Apr 20 only at the Largo Community Center
May 4-25 (each Saturday in May at the Largo Community Center)
Jun 15-29 (Each Saturday in June at Highland)
Jul 6-27 (Each Saturday in July at Highland)
Aug 3-31 (Each Saturday in August at Highland)

Sports of Sorts

(Ages 6-10)

Coed instructional sports that focus on drills, techniques, sportsmanship and having fun. Preregistration is required. May is kickball, June is soccer, July is basketball and August is kickball. May location is Largo Sports Complex, June classes move back to Highland Rec.

Instructor: Jay Sullivan

Thu 5:30-6:30pm

Kickball - Apr 4-25

Kickball
May 2-30 $35/$43.75
Soccer
Jun 10-27 $21/$26.25
Basketball
Jul 11-25 $21/$26.25
Kickball

Aug 1-29 $35/$43.75

Zumbatomic
Ages 4-12

Designed exclusively for kids, Zumbatomic classes are rockin', high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Class will move to the Largo Community Center on April 4th for the summer.

No class March 28

Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm

$4(R) / $5(NR) / $8(guest)