Youth / Children's Classes
Williamson County Parks & Recreation understands the importance of getting children MOVING! We want them to learn the benefits of having an active and healthy lifestyle, teaching them to take care of themselves as well as the world in which they live. We also want them to have enrichment programs that help to cultivate a desire for life-long learning. WCPR offers a multitude of programs to engage your child all year long. While you come to enjoy your workout – we will keep your child active and engaged too! We also offer a variety of other programs which may be found in other areas of the website. Please see Health & Wellness, Music Classes and Art Classes for more programs.
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Franklin Offerings:
 Safe Kids 101Franklin Recreation Complex Saturday, November 9 1:00-4:15pm Ages: 9-13 Cost: $40 Instructor: Michaela Hamer, michaelahamer76@gmail.com or (303)902-2097 Click HERE to Register! How do parents know when their child is ready to stay home alone? what should your child know about first aid, choking, fire prevention, or aggressive dogs? Don't know how to initiate the discussion on stranger danger, abduction, abuse, or digital safety like cyber bullying or sexting? This class has you covered: teaching your child how to be safer at home and more aware in the community! We'll provide a drink and a snack; please let us know if your child has a food allergy. SMART KIDS 101 is a nationally recognized kids' life skills training program which is based in the middle Tennessee area. We train kids ages 7-16 in the areas of manners, safety, and babysitting. Our programs are fun with lots of hands-on activities and visual training. Kids will learn important life skills that parents want them to know.For more information, please visit: www.smartkids101.com Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov Babysitting 101Franklin Recreation Complex Sunday, November 10 1:15-5:45pm Ages: 12-16 Cost: $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer, michaelahamer76@gmail.com or (303)902-2097 Click HERE to Register! Is your 12-16 year old ready to start a business? do you want to make sure he/she has the best possible training to get a great start? Babysitting 101 is your answer for a comprehensive training program. We'll teach safe practices in starting a business, what kids of various ages like to do, simple first aid, emergency situations, and answer common babysitting problems with solutions! Students need to bring a water bottle and an afternoon snack. SMART KIDS 101 is a nationally recognized kids' life skills training program which is based in the middle Tennessee area. We train kids ages 7-16 in the areas of manners, safety, and babysitting. Our programs are fun with lots of hands-on activities and visual training. Kids will learn important life skills that parents want them to know. For more information, please visit www.smarkids101.com Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 STEM Foundations using LEGOFranklin Recreation Complex Monday December 30 & Tuesday December 31 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 5-10 Cost: $71.60 Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies staff Click Here to register! Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as motorcycles, aircraft carriers, conveyor belts, and rail racers! Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There are no pre-requisites for this course. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Robothink Functional RobotsFranklin Recreation Complex Thursday 1/2 & Friday 1/3 1:00 - 4:00 PM Ages: 8-13 Cost: $80 Instructor: Robothink Staff Click Here to register! RoboThink offers fun and exciting Robotics, Engineering and Coding programs where engineers, tinkers and builders of all ages can explore the exciting world of STEM. Armed with the gears, motors and axles from our kits, students can build and play with robots of all shapes, sizes and functions. In this camp, participants will build functional robots that pick things up, robots that push objects along a line and a robotic rubber band turret! No prior experience required. For more information about RoboThink Robotics, please visit their website at www.myrobothink.com. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Challenge Island World Tour Winter Break Camp Franklin Recreation Complex Saturday 1/4 9:00 - 12:00 PM Ages: 5-12 Cost: $40 per child / $5 discount for siblings Instructor: Challenge Island Staff Click Here to register! Join Challenge Island, a STEAM program with 21st Century Learning skills. Pack your suitcase for Challenge Island's World Tour! You and a tribe full of friends will engineer your way around the globe -- from the Eiffel Tower to the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the end of day in Africa. Each challenge will bring us to a different geographical destination and provide a special taste of the local flavor there. For more information visit www.challenge-island.com/middle-tennessee Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Crazy Chemistry ClubFranklin Recreation Complex Thursdays 1/16 - 3/5 4:30-5:30 PM Ages: 5-10 Cost: $120 Instructor: Mr. Bonds Staff Click Here to register! Crazy Chemistry features explosions, bubbling potions, and chemical reactions! Kids make elephant toothpaste, create 20-foot geysers with cool chemicals, and learn about the elements in our huge periodic table. This club is hands on and age appropriate and will be 8 weeks of classes. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Hogwarts AcademyFranklin Recreation Complex Mondays 1/27 - 3/9 (Skip 2/17) 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ages: 6-9 Cost: $125 Instructor: Parker Anderson Staff Click Here to register! Perfect your magic skills in this interactive, creative, spell-binding class! Find out which house you belong to and learn how to make potions, use your wand and identify creatures and more! Witches and wizards of all ages will graduate the Academy with the supplies and skills to use their magic for good. Classes meet 6 consecutive Mondays, skipping 2/17 for President's Day. For more information about Parker Anderson Enrichment, please visit www.parker-anderson.org. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Rocket Science / Astronomy ClubFranklin Recreation Complex Tuesdays 1/21 - 2/25 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ages: 6-9 Cost: $125 Instructor: Parker Anderson Staff Click Here to register! Ready, set, blast off! Explore the Universe as we launch everything from film canister rockets to water bottle blasters, business card boomerangs and much more. Our adventures will take us to Titan, Mars, and a galactic cluster as we learn about comets, constellations, and our galaxy! This class is out of this world! For more information about Parker Anderson Enrichment, please visit www.parker-anderson.org. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615) 790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Safe Kids 101Franklin Recreation Complex Sunday 1/26 1:15-4:30pm Ages: 9-13 Cost: $40 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Click HERE to register! How do parents know when their child is ready to stay home alone? what should your child know about first aid, choking, fire prevention, or aggressive dogs? Don't know how to initiate the discussion on stranger danger, abduction, abuse, or digital safety like cyber bullying or sexting? This class has you covered: teaching your child how to be safer at home and more aware in the community! We'll provide a drink and a snack; please let us know if your child has a food allergy. For more information, please visit: www.smartkids101.com Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020, or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
| Babysitting 101 Franklin Recreation Complex Sunday 2/23 1:15-5:45pm Ages: 12-16 Cost: $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Click HERE to register! Is your 12-16 year old ready to start a business? do you want to make sure he/she has the best possible training to get a great start? Babysitting 101 is your answer for a comprehensive training program. We'll teach safe practices in starting a business, what kids of various ages like to do, simple first aid, emergency situations, and answer common babysitting problems with solutions! Students need to bring a water bottle and an afternoon snack. For more information visit www.smarkids101.com Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Robothink Robotics ClassesNolensville Recreation Complex Sharp Shooter Robots Saturday, November 9th 1:00pm-3:00pm Ages: 9-14 Cost: $35 Click HERE to register! Instructor: Robothink Staff For questions contact Erin at Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or at 615-786-0200 x2417. |
 Safe Kids 101Nolensville Recreation Complex Saturday, November 16th 1:00pm-4:15pm Ages: 9-13 Cost: $40 Click HERE to register. How do parents know when their child is ready to stay home alone? What should your child know about first aid, choking, fire prevention or aggressive dogs? Don't know how to initiate the discussion on stranger danger, abduction, abuse or digital safety, like cyber bullying or sexting? This class has you covered- teaching your child how to be safer at home and in the community! We'll provide a drink and a snack; let us know if your student has a food allergy.
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 Babysitting 101Nolensville Recreation Complex Sunday, November 17th 1:15pm-5:45pm Ages: 12-16 Cost: $60 Click HERE to register. Is your 12-16 year old ready to start a business? Do you want to make sure he/she has the best possible training to get a great start? Babysitting 101 is your answer for a comprehensive training program. We'll teach safe practices in starting a business, what kids of various ages like to do, simple first aid, emergency situations, and answer common babysitting problems with solutions! Students need to bring a water bottle and an afternoon snack. Instructor: Michaela Hamer
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 Robothink Robotics: Functional Robots CampNolensville Recreation Complex 1/2 - 1/3 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 8-13 Cost: $80 Click HERE to register. In this camp, participants will build functional robots that pick thing up, push objects along a line, and build a rubber band turret! No prior experience required! For questions contact Erin at Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or at 615-786-0200 x2417. |
 Mr. Bond's Science Guys: STEAM ClubNolensville Recreation Complex Saturdays 1/18 - 3/7 10:00am-11:00am Ages 5-10 Cost: $80 for 9 weeks Click HERE to register STEAM Club science, technology, engineering, arts and math all together in each activity to make learning challenging and fun! Kids will make chemical reactions, play brain games and more! Each week, participants will create and observe how all of the STEAM components work together. For questions contact Erin at Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or at 615-786-0200 x2417. |
 Tae Kwon-DoFairview Recreation Complex Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00PM - 7:30PM Ages: 6+ Cost: $60 per month *Click HERE to register* In this class, students will learn the martial art of Tae Kwon-Do. Students that learn the art of Tae Kwon-Do also gain the benefit of learning the techniques and ways of self defense, which can generate higher self-esteem and confidence. Eddie Manor is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and has over 37 years of experience with the art of Tae Kwon-Do.
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 Babysitting 101Fairview Rec Complex Saturday, December 14 10:00AM to 2:45PM Ages: 12-16 $60 Please visit smartkids101.com/class to register! Ready to get your teen trained? Babysitting 101 is the program you're looking for! Our 4.5 hour program teaches your budding babysitter how to start a business, play with kids, prepare a tote bag with fun activities and find solutions to common problems, including first aid (with choking victim and CPR demonstration). An 11 year old may enroll if they've taken Safe Kids 101 first. Please bring a water bottle, snack and pencil. Questions? Contact Michaela Hamer at 303-902-2097 or at michaelahamer76@gmail.com. |
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 Polynesian DanceLongview Recreation Center Wednesdays Beginner Class: 5:30pm - 6:15pm Experienced Class: 6:15pm - 7:30pm All Ages $25.00 No Class November 27 *Click HERE to register* |
 RoboThinkFunctional Robots Mini-Camp Longview Recreation Center Thursday - Friday; January 2-3 2:00PM to 5:00PM Ages: 8-13 $80 Click HERE for more information. In this camp, participants will build functional robots that pick things up, push objects along a line, and build a rubber band turret! No prior experience required. For questions, contact Chase Cribbs at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or at 615-302-0971 x 2214! |
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For more information, go to www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. For information from WCPR, contact Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call 615-302-0971, x 2214.
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 Mr. Bond's Science Guys STEAM Club Longview Recreation Center Saturdays; 1-18-20 to 3-7-20 12:00PM to 1:00PM Ages: 5-10 $120.00 Click HERE for more information. Science, technology, engineering, arts and math, all together, in each activity that makes learning fun and challenging! Students will make chemical reactions, play brain games for stimulation, and much more! Each week, participants will create and observe how all of the STEAM components work together! All of our programs in science education are interactive, hands-on, inquiry based and FUN!
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 Safe Kids 101Longview Recreation Center Saturday, January 25 1:00PM to 4:15PM Ages: 9-13 $40 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Please visit smartkids101.com/class to register! How do parents know when their child is ready to stay home alone? What should your child know about first aid, choking, fire prevention or aggressive dogs? Don't know how to initiate the discussion on stranger danger, abduction, abuse or digital safety, like cyberbulling or sexting? This class has you covered--teaching your child how to be safer at home and in the community! We'll provide a drink and a snack; let us know if your student has a food allergy. Questions? Contact Michaela at 303-902-2097 or at michaelahamer76@gmail.com. |
 Babysitting 101Longview Recreation Center Saturday, 2/22 1:15PM to 5:45PM Ages: 12-16 $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Please visit smartkids101.com/class to register! Ready to get your teen trained? Babysitting 101 is the program you're looking for! Our 4.5 hour program teaches your budding babysitter how to start a business, play with kids, prepare a tote bag with fun activities and find solutions to common problems, including first aid (with choking victim and CPR demonstration). An 11 year old may enroll if they've taken Safe Kids 101 first. Please bring a water bottle, snack and pencil. Questions? Contact Michaela Hamer at 303-902-2097 or at michaelahamer76@gmail.com. |
