Youth Activities

Youth Activities
Youth Activities

Current Information

Stretch-N-Grow 
The fabulously fun fitness program for kids!  Engaging toddlers through preschoolers to move, exercise, make healthy choices and love doing it!
This class meets weekly.

No pre-registration is required. Pay per class or purchase a punch card at our front desk.  

Thursdays: 11 AM - 12 PM
Ages:  0-5 yrs
$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

Currently Registering
Safe Sitter 2025 REGISTER

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 December 20, 2025

Saturday March 7, 2026

Date Information: August 2 & October 4 & December 20, 2025
Cost Information: $50 for residents & $60 for non-residents
Age Rqmt: 11-14 years
Location: TRC Activity Center
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

All Ages BINGO REGISTER

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


Up next:

Date: Saturday December 13 | Holly Jolly Bingo

Time: 1 - 3:30 PM

Fee: $3 per person


And then:

Date: Thursday January 22, 2026 | Taylor Swift Bingo

Time: 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Fee: $3 per person


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

Date Information:
Cost Information: $3 per player
Age Rqmt: All ages, 14 or younger accompanied by an adult.
Location: Professional Development Room
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Kids Crochet - Beginner REGISTER

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


Upcoming Dates:

Thursday October 9 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Saturday November 8 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Wednesday December 10 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM


Register 1 week prior to class.

Fee: $15 district/ $18 non-district

Date Information:
Cost Information: $15/$18 (district/non-district)
Age Rqmt: 8-16
Location:
Contact: Tongie Rec Commission - 913-845-3502 - tongierec@sunflower.com

Kids Crochet Plus+ REGISTER

Students will review basic stitches, learn how to change colors, and learn how to double crochet.


Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday September 16 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Thursday October 30 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Thursday November 20 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Saturday December 13 | 9:00 - 10:30 Am


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

*** Please make sure you complete Kids Crochet before registering for this class. ***

Please register 1 week prior to class.

Date Information:
Cost Information: $15/18
Age Rqmt: 8 - 16
Location:
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Kids Crochet - Intermediate REGISTER

Students will learn how to read a pattern and make a hat.


Upcoming dates:

Saturday October 18 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Saturday November 15 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Monday December 22 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM


Fee: $20 in-district/ $25 non-district

Materials needed to bring with you: "J" hook, 2 colors of worsted weight yarn (size 4)

Date Information:
Cost Information: $20/$25
Age Rqmt: 8-16
Location:
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Coach J's Basketball Clinic REGISTER

Coach J's Basketball Clinic will be held after school at the Tonganoxie Elementary School in the small gym. This basketball clinic will begin right after school and will conclude each day at 4:30pm. Each age group will meet M/T/Thur for their designated week corresponding to their grade level. We will NOT meet on Wednesdays. This clinic is for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. Participants will learn skills related to basketball from the help of Tonganoxie's favorite coach, Coach J. 

Kindergarten: January 12th, January 13th, January 15th

1st Grade: January 26th, January 27th, January 29th

2nd Grade: February 2nd, February 3rd, February 5th

Fee: $20/$30 (District/Non-District)


Date Information: January/February; M/T/Thur
Cost Information: $20/$30 (District/Non-District)
Age Rqmt: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Location: TES Small Gym
Contact: Tonganoxie Rec Commission - 913-845-3502 - zach-trc@sunflower.com

Youth Fieldtrip: Winter Splash! REGISTER

Who says we can't swim in January? Let's take a trip to the Lenexa, Kansas! The Lenexa Rec Center's indoor pool features fun water features, lap lanes for swimming, and two tall water slides. After a couple hours of splashing fun, we return to Tonganoxie's favorite frozen drink establishment... SONIC! Each kiddo can order their choice of small drink to take home with them.

(Two trusted adults will be accompanying the group of kiddos. Lenexa Rec Center's indoor pool has full lifeguard staff during open swim hours.)

Schedule for the day:

Van departs TRC @ 12:30 PM

Swim & Splash in Lenexa @ 1 - 3 PM

Tongie's Sonic @ 3:30 PM

Pick up TRC @ 4:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY 1/2/2026

$25 district/ $30 non-district

Date Information: Monday January 5, 2026
Cost Information: $25/$30 (district/non-district)
Age Rqmt: 8 - 14
Location: Lenexa Rec Center
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com