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: 10:30-11:30AM
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
Kids Crochet REGISTER

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.

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

Saturday November 23 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Saturday December 7 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

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Instructor: Cindy Jones

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

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

Friday November 15 | 4:30 - 7 PM | $3 per player | Full Moon Bingo

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

Date Information: Friday, Sept. 6th or Nov. 15th
Cost Information: $3 per player
Age Rqmt: All ages, 14 or younger accompanied by an adult.
Location: TRC Board Room
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Safe Sitter '24 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. 

Upcoming Sessions:

Saturday October 5, 2024

Saturday January 4, 2025

Date Information: Next session: Saturday, Oct. 5th
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

Kids Crochet Plus+ REGISTER

A new class for kids who have taken the beginner Kids Crochet class and want to learn more!

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)

  • Wed. September 25 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM + Thurs. October 24 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Thurs. November 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM + Sat. December 14 | 9 - 10:30 AM

Materials needed: "J" crochet jook and 1 skein of Red Heart yarn.

Instructor: Cindy Jones

Date Information: July 16
Cost Information: $25/30
Age Rqmt: 8 - 16
Location: TRC Activity Center
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Basketball Skills Time REGISTER

For Wednesday's early release at the Middle School. We will have two sessions for the Fall Semester. You will sign up for each session individually. Each session includes 7 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. 

*Students who are in an active sport at TMS cannot participate in this Skills Time*

Session 1 dates: September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th, 16th

Session 2 dates: October 23rd, 30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th; December 4th, 11th

Time: 2:15pm - 3:30pm 

Grades: 6th - 8th graders ONLY

Fee: $50 per session

Date Information: Two Sessions: See above
Cost Information: $50 per session
Age Rqmt: 6th-8th Grade
Location: TMS Gym
Contact: Tongie Rec Commission - 913-845-3502 - zach-trc@sunflower.com

Soaps & Sugar Scrubs with Ms. Heather REGISTER

A fun and informative class where we will be making Heart Soap, Mermaid Sugar Scrub, and a relaxing salt scrub. These are great to take home and use or give as gifts!

When: Saturday November 9

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Ages: 7 - 12 [Younger participants are welcome with adult supervision]

Fee: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents

[Registration Sept. 16 - Nov. 4]

Date Information: Saturday Nov. 9 | 1 - 3 PM
Cost Information: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents
Age Rqmt: 7 - 12
Location: Tonganoxie Recreation Activity Center
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Autumn Art with Ms. Heather REGISTER

Let's experience the splendor of nature! We will be making a beautiful Autumn Tree Painting, a pinecone owl, and a mixed media woodland scene. 

When: Saturday November 23

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Ages: 5 - 12

Fee: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents

[Registration Oct. 1 - Nov. 18]

Date Information: Saturday November 23 | 1 - 3 PM
Cost Information: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents
Age Rqmt: 5 - 12
Location:
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Sustainable Holiday Decor REGISTER

Spend the evening creating eco-friendly holiday decorations with TRC!

  • Magazine tree
  • Popcorn & cranberry garland
  • Dried fruit & cardboard ornaments

The holidays don't have to be plastic!

When: Thursday December 19

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Ages: 6+

Fee: $3 per person

[Materials provided are based on registration numbers]

Date Information: Thursday December 19 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Cost Information: $3 per person
Age Rqmt: 6+
Location: Tonganoxie Recreation Activity Center
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Cookies & Clay with Ms. Heather REGISTER

Enjoy decorating cookies while we create a fun Clay Christmas Ornament and Pinch Pot!

Students will paint the Clay Projects that they make and take them home the same day!

When: Saturday December 14

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Ages: 6 - 12 (Younger students are welcome with adult supervision)

Fee: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents

[Registration Oct. 21 - Dec. 9]

Date Information: Saturday December 14 | 1 - 3 PM
Cost Information: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents
Age Rqmt: 6 - 12
Location: TRC Activity Center Program Room
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com

Chocolate Fun with Ms. Heather REGISTER

It's time for a chocolate making class!

We will be making filled chocolates, chocolate spoons, and chocolate bark. Yum!

When: Saturday December 28

Time: 1 - 3 PM

Ages: 6 - 12 

Fee: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents

[Registration Oct 21 - Dec 23]

Date Information: Saturday December 28 | 1 - 3 PM
Cost Information: $10 residents/ $12 non-residents
Age Rqmt: 6 - 12
Location: TRC Activity Center Program Room
Contact: Jennifer Feeney - 913-845-3502 - jennifer-trc@sunflower.com