School-Age Youth Recreation Programs

boys and girls playing soccer

We offer a variety of programs for kids age 6 to 17, including arts and crafts, sports, dance and nature. Let their imaginations run wild while they make new friends and learn new skills.

Aquatics

Swim lessons

We offer private, semiprivate and group swim lessons year round at the indoor pool at the Lenexa Rec Center. In the summer months we also offer lessons at our outdoor pools. Lessons are American Red Cross. 

Lenexa Lazers Swim & Dive Team

Those wanting to take their swim skills to the next level can participate in the Lenexa Lazers Swim & Dive Team that practices weekdays throughout the summer. There is also a conditioning program in the off season that usually takes place in February.

Camps

Kids Day Out Camp

No school? No problem. We offer full day camp from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. any time the Shawnee Mission or Olathe School districts don’t have school.

Enrichment specialty camps

During the summer months we offer specialty camps to expand and grow your child’s natural interests. These camps usually include chess, science, engineering, theater and art.

Sports and fitness specialty camps

Get back to the basics and focus on fundamentals with our sports and fitness camps. We’ll help kids learn to ride a bike, fine tune their basketball or soccer skills or develop their skills in sports like tennis and ultimate frisbee. We also offer agility camps to get kids ready for league play.

Current camp offerings

Enrichment programs

Art classes

Arts allow children to express themselves in unique ways, fostering creativity and innovation. They learn to think outside the box by experimenting with colors, shapes, and a variety of materials. We offer ongoing arts classes that focus on painting, drawing and sculpting/multimedia. 

Nature and outdoors

Fresh air, creativity and learning abound in the great outdoors. Dive in to specific topics on summer break in our summer specialty camps, join our gardening club or sign up for geocaching or Playground Passport and explore Lenexa in a new way.

Sports and fitness programs

Build physical fitness, improve coordination and promote healthy living with our sports and fitness programs. Kids will learn valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline and perseverance plus boost their confidence and reduce stress by providing a fun outlet for energy and fostering social connections with peers.

We offer a variety of sports and fitness programs year-round including:

  • Basketball
  • Baseball (T-ball, coach pitch)
  • Dance
  • Esports
  • Flag football
  • Karate
  • Pickleball
  • Small group training
  • Soccer
  • Skateboarding
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate frisbee

Current sports and fitness programs

Check out camps for more sports and fitness activities.

Drop-in programs

At least once a week we open our gyms at the Lenexa Rec Center and the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center for kids to play pickup sports games on our courts with friends or family after school. This is usually basketball but also can include soccer and futsal. Check each facilities drop-in schedule for days and times.

Check out the recreation program guide in the back portion of Lenexa's TownTalk resident magazine for program details or visit Lenexa.com/GetActive

There are multiple ways to register. Visit How to Register to find the way that works best for you.

Lenexa residents may qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about our scholarship program.