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:
 Learnin' The Ropes Franklin Rec Center Mondays 4:30 - 5:30pm February 3-24 (skip 2/17, President's Day) -- 3 classes/$30 March 2-30 (skip 3/16, Spring Break) -- 4 classes/$40 April 6-27 -- 4 classes/$40 May 4-25 -- 4 classes/$40 Ages: 7-13 Cost: $10/class -- register by the month Instructor: Learnin' The Ropes Staff Click Here to register! This class is designed to teach the sport of jump rope while instilling positive character qualities in yourth of all ages! Participants will receive high quality instruction in single rope, shared rope, long rope, double-dutch and more. All classes are taught by a trained instructor who will provide a fun, safe, and inviting atmosphere. Jump rope is great for building hand eye coordination, foot work, cardiovascular health, and overall general fitness. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 790-5719 x2020. |
 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@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or (615) 790-5719 x2020  CHALLENGE ISLAND -- Fort Island Spring Break CampFranklin Recreation Complex WED-FRI March 18-20 1:00-4:00pm Ages 5-12 Cost: $95 Click HERE to Register! Floss on over to Challenge Island's Fort Island Camp! You and your squad will ride your balloon bus into an unforgettable computer-and-violence-free adventure inspired by the world's most popular game. You'll build walls, stairs, and STEAMtastic shelters. You'll land in Slanted City, Treasure Lake, and other Fort Island hotspots. You'll design your own skins, practice your favorite dance moves, and make up some brand new dances of your own. This Challenge Island camp promises to be an unforgettable non-electronic experience for every fort-loving boy and girl! $95 for 3 days! More information at www.challengeisland.com , or contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020.  MR. BOND'S SCIENCE GUYS -- All About AIR Spring Break CampFranklin Recreation Complex WED-FRI March 18-20 1:00 - 4:00pm Ages: 5-10 Cost: $111 Instructor: Mr. Bond's Staff Click HERE to Register! Mr. Bond's Science Guys know how to make science interactive and exciting! There is something in the air this season... it's Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide! This fun program will be "All About Air!" What is it, how do we use it, and what can it do?! We will explore pressure, flight, wind force, and so much more. For more information, contact Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-790-5719 x2020 |
 Babysitting 101Franklin 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  Learnin' the Ropes Franklin Recreation Complex Monday-Friday 6/15-6/19 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Ages: 7-13 Cost: $180 Instructor: Learnin' the Ropes Staff Click HERE to register This camp is designed to teach the sport of jump rope while instilling positive character qualities in youth of all ages! Participants will receive high quality instruction in single rope, shared rope, long rope, double dutch, and more. All classes are taught by a trained instructor who will provide a fun, safe, and inviting atmosphere! Jump rope is great for building hand eye coordination, foot work, cardiovascular health, and overall general fitness. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov Yoga Explorers for K-4th Grade Franklin Recreation Complex Monday- Friday 7/20-7/24 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Ages: 5-10 Cost: $175 Instructor: Ashley Ray, founder of Habitat Yoga Click HERE to register Everyday is a new adventure for yoga explorers! Join us for imaginary travel to far-off lands, like the beach, the jungle, the circus, outer space, and more! Using our breath, movement and imagination, we will adventure wherever our minds take us, learning poses and playing non-competitive games along the way. Questions? Contact Joan Wilkes at (615)790-5719 x2020 or Joan.Wilkes@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
 Robothink Robotics: Spring Break Camp Nolensville Recreation Complex 3/16 - 3/20 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 8-13 Cost: $200 *Click HERE to register*
For registration questions, please contact Erin Evetts at Erin.Evetts@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or 615-786-0200 x 2417.
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 Challenge Island: Rainforest Island Jr. STEAMNolensville Recreation Complex Mondays, 3/23-4/27 9:00am-10:00am Ages: 3.5-5 Cost: $200 *Click HERE to register* 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 Taj Mahal to an African Safari! Each challenge will bring you to a different international destination and provide a special Challenge Island taste of the local flavor of that destination! For more information, go to www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. |
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 Challenge Island: March Celebration WorkshopNolensville Recreation Complex Saturday, 3/28 8:30am-11:30am Ages: 5-12 Cost: $40 *Click HERE to register* It's March, which means two things: St. Patrick's Day and Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Come celebrate both with us at our Challenge Island workshop! Kids will build leprechaun traps for those sneaky leprechauns! Then, they'll celebrate Dr. Seuss Cat-in-the-Hat style, complete with finding ways to slow down mom from getting home too soon AND making Thing 1 & 2 leap bots! More information at www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee.
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Challenge Island: April Workshop 
Smart Kids 101: Babysitting 101 
Smart Kids 101: Safe Kids 101 
Dreams Do Come True: Princess Academy 
Challenge Island: Steam-Warts 
Parker Anderson Enrichment: Hogwarts Academy
Youth Tech Inc.: Application Design 
Robothink Robotics: Robotics for Young Engineers 
Mr. Bond's Science Guys: Crazy Chemistry 
Play-Well TEKnologies: Adventures in STEAM (AGES 5-7)
Challenge Island: Frostbitten Camp  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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 Safe Kids 101Fairview Rec Center Wednesday, 5/27 1:15-4:30p Ages: 9-13 $40 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Register at smartkids101.com/class !! How do you know when your pre-teens are ready to accept the challenges of staying home by themselves? And are you ready to let them? Tran your child the smart way with Smart Kids 101. The Safe Kids 101 program trains and equips your child with the skills they need to be safe at home and in the community. Questions? Contact Andrew Hawken at andrew.hawken@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call 615-799-9331 x2315 |
 Babysitting 101Fairview Rec Center Thursday, 5/28 10:00a-2:45p Ages: 12-16 $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer Register at smartkids101.com/class !! Ready to get your per-teen/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 ad CPR demonstration). An 11 year old can enroll if they've taken Safe Kids 101 first. Questions? Contact Andrew Hawken at andrew.hawken@williamsoncounty-tn.gov or call 615-799-9331 x2315 |
 Challenge IslandPolynesian Quest Camp Fairview Rec Center 6/22-6/26 9:00a-12:00p Ages: 5-12 $180 Super STEAM Hero Camp Fairview Rec Center 6/22-6/26 1:00-4:00p Ages: 5-12 $180 Xtreme STEAM Sports Edition Camp Fairview Rec Center 7/6-7/10 9:00a-12:00p Ages: 5-12 $180 Slime Squad Camp Fairview Rec Center 7/6-7/10 1:00-4:00p Ages: 5-12 $180 Click HERE for more info and to register!! Questions? Contact Stephanie Edwards at sedwards@challengeisland.com or Andrew Hawken at andrew.hawken@williamsoncounty-tn.gov |
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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 *Click HERE to register* |
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 Babysitting 101Longview Recreation Center Saturday, 2/22 1:15PM to 5:45PM Ages: 12-16 $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer 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. Registration availability is found at the Smart Kids website, with classes typically having a maximum of 20 participants. For availability, please follow this link: www.smartkids.com > Programs > Find a Local Class Questions? Contact Michaela Hamer at 303-902-2097 or at michaelahamer76@gmail.com. |
 Safe Kids 101Longview Recreation Center Tuesday, June 9 1:00pm to 4:15pm Ages: 9-13 $40 Instructor: Michaela Hamer How do parents know hwen 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 cyberbullying 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. Registration availability is found at the Smart Kids website, with classes typically having a maximum of 20 participants. For availability, please follow this link: www.smartkids.com > Programs > Find a Local Class For further information, contact 615-424-5680 or 615-302-0971 x 2214. |
 Babysitting 101Longview Recreation Center Wednesday, June 10 11:00am to 3:45pm Ages: 12-16 $60 Instructor: Michaela Hamer 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. Registration availability is found at the Smart Kids website, with classes typically having a maximum of 20 participants. For availability, please follow this link: www.smartkids.com > Programs > Find a Local Class Questions? Contact Michaela Hamer at 303-902-2097 or at michaelahamer76@gmail.com. |
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 Junior STEAM ClubLongview Recreation Center Wednesdays, 3/4 to 4/15 (skip 3/18) 11:00am to 12:00pm Ages: 3-5 (potty trained) $84 Instructor: Challenge Island Crew *Click HERE to register!* Rainforest Island: Grab your survival gear for an Amazonian adventure on Rainforest Island. You and a tribeful of friends will take on a jungle of challenges at breathtaking destinations like Jaguar's Claw, Monkey Swings, and Anaconda Squeeze. This not-to-be missed island is sure to sell out fast so save your spot in the Rainforest today. More information at www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. |
 March CelebrationLongview Recreation Center Saturday, 3/14 8:30am to 11:30am Ages: 5-12 $40 Instructor: Challenge Island Crew *Click HERE to register!* It's March, which means two things: St. Patrick’s Day and Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Come celebrate both with us at our Challenge Island workshop! Kids will build leprechaun traps for those sneaky leprechauns! Then, they'll celebrate Dr. Seuss Cat-in-the-Hat style—complete with finding ways to slow down mom from getting home too soon AND making Thing 1 & 2 leap bots! More information at www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. |
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 STEAM Girls and Dolls WorkshopLongview Recreation Center Saturday, 5/23 8:30am to 11:30am Ages: 5-12 $40 Instructor: Challenge Island Crew *Click HERE to register!* Attending our wildly-popular STEAM-sational Challenge Island® workshop, you and your favorite 18-inch companion will take an unforgettable romp through the ages with historical dolls and other favorite doll friends. From Groovy Day to Victorian Day to Parisian Day to every delightful day in between, you and your tribe will dream, design, build and imagine a one-of-a-kind world just for girls and dolls. More information at www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. |
 Wizardry WorkshopLongview Recreation Center Saturday, 5/30 8:30am to 11:30am Ages: 5-12 $40 Instructor: Challenge Island Crew *Click HERE to register!* Welcome to Challenge Island's Original Best-Selling Wizardry Workshop! Our broom-riding tribes will take on spellbinding challenges, from designing magic wands to building STEAMwarts castles to mixing up mystical potions and adventures. This epically popular camp is every bit as magical as it sounds--a must for every Wizard fan! More information at www.challenge-island.com/middle-Tennessee. |
 Slime Squad CampLongview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 6/22 to 6/26 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 5-10 $180 Instructor: Challenge Island Crew *Click HERE to register!* Are you slime crazy? Do you love making squishy, squeezy stuff? IF so, Challenge Island Slime Squad Camp is the place for you! You and a tribe full of friends will dive in to a new, slime-filled world every day, from alien ooze to ghostly goo to monster much to lava, too. No matter how you stretch it, Challenge Island Slime Squad Camp promises to be a STEAM-riffic adventure of a lifetime. For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
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Xtreme STEAM Sports Edition Camp
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 Crazy Chemisty CampLongview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 6/15 to 6/19 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 5-10 $180 Instructor: MBSG Crew Engineering Camp Longview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 7/13 to 7/17 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 5-10 $180 Instructor: MBSG Crew For more information, click HERE or contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
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 Robotics for Young EngineersLongview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 6/8 to 6/12 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 5-7 $200 Instructor: RoboThink Crew *Click HERE to register!* Build and play with robots! In our exciting 5-day camp, young engineers exerience the fun and challenge of building cool, motorized robots of all shapes, sizes and functions! Completely age-appropriate and no prior experience necessary. For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
 Robot RumbleLongview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 7/6 to 7/10 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 6-12 $200 Instructor: RoboThink Crew *Click HERE to register!* It's time to duke it out! In this robotics camp, students will be competing with other students in dozens of different challenges and games throughout each session to see who the real RoboThink Master is! For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
 Contruction Corp.Longview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 7/27 to 7/31 1:00pm to 4:00pm Ages: 6-12 $200 Instructor: RoboThink Crew *Click HERE to register!* Throughout this robotics camp, students get to experiment with different construction concepts and machinery that can be found in a mondern-day construction yard! For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
| Dreams Do Come True |
| Princess Academy Longview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 6/1 to 6/5 9:30am to 12:00pm Ages: 4-8 $125 *Additional $25 supply fee made payable to Dreams Do Come True Instructor: DDCT Crew *Click HERE to register!* Have you ever wanted to be the Belle of the Ball and live like a princess? Meet new Disney Princesses each day as they make the ordinary summer camp turn into a royal, magical experience, complete with enchanting tea parties, fun and games, princess etiquette training and "far, far away" story time. On hte last day, graduating princesses will be crowned at the Coronation Ball and receive a souvenir picture! Don't forget to wear your princess best each day! For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
| "Star Wars" Jedi Training Academy Longview Recreation Center Monday through Friday, 6/1 to 6/5 1:30pm to 4:00pm Ages: 4-8 $125 *Additional $25 supply fee made payable to Dreams Do Come True Instructor: DDCT Crew *Click HERE to register!* You don't have to visit a galaxy far, far away to meet your favorite Star Wars characters! Boys and girls alike will love this new camp, teaching youth how to become Jedi Masters! Training will consist of learning to make and properly use a lightsaber using basic stage combat skills for safety. Students will create their own Jedi constume and learn how to channel "the force" using Yoga principals. We will make an assortment of Star Wars crafts and enjoy Jedi games and competitions! Upon completion of the training academy, each student will receive a Jedi Identification Card and Certificate. For more information, contact Chase at Chase.Cribbs@williamsoncounty-tn.gov! |
