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We're planning programs all the time these days! So please check back often and let us know if you have any questions at parksandreconline@troymi.gov.
Explore virtual programs below or check out the Spring Recreation Guide.
New to Troy Recreation? Learn how to create your household and register online here!
Please note: If you are looking for Snapology, all classes are in person at this time. See Recreation Guide for more information.
March 31: Preschool Experience Boxes
Registration begins 8 am, Wednesday, March 10 for residents and 8 am, Friday, March 12 for non-residents.
2 Weeks, Pick Up Mondays
$70 Residents, $80 Non-Residents
Ages 3-5
Preschool is not holding in person instruction right now, it doesn’t mean that we can’t bring some of our favorite preschool themes to your home! Our boxes will include age appropriate materials to keep your preschool-aged child engaged. We have taken our favorite themes from our Preschool program to create an at home learning experience for your child. Plus, you will be connected to one of our certified and experienced preschool teachers. Your child’s teacher will be sharing instructional and engaging videos on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of your 2-week experience. Multiple videos will be posted on these days to guide you and your child through this at-home learning experience! Each box will include materials and guided instruction for two weeks. Register for the themes that interest your child! Virtual learning spots are limited.
| Act # | Themes | Register By | Pick Up |
| 2001-A2 | Cooking & Circus | 3/31 | 4/5 |
| 2001-B2 | Stories & Gardening | 4/14 | 4/19 |
| 2001-C2 | Beach & Michigan | 4/28 | 5/3 |
| 2001-D2 | Reading & Art | 5/12 | 5/17 |
March 31: Kids Poster Design Contest
The City of Troy is hosting a poster contest for kids ages 5–12. As all of our buildings reopen at some point later this year (dates still TBD), we want to showcase art made by Troy kids to welcome patrons back! Following the parameters below, we’re accepting submissions until March 31, and we will choose 3 winners to display at Troy Community Center, Troy Public Library, and City Hall. Each winner will receive a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card and will be recognized by Mayor Ethan Baker.
Contest Parameters
- Posters must be hand made using any media: paint, collage, crayon, marker, etc.
- Posters should be no larger than 24x36 inches and no smaller than 11x17 inches
- Posters should follow the theme of “All in This Together”
- Troy residents only
- Ages 5–12 only
- Parent/Guardian permission required
April 5: Virtual Karate Lessons
Registration open now!
Fees Below | Ages 7 and up
A traditional Japanese art which focuses on strong basic blocks, punches, and kicks. Learn self-defense, virtual sparring and complex techniques in order to defend against multiple attackers. Develop balance, coordination, discipline, confidence, courtesy, and endurance. Students can expect to receive a link for a zoom call the day the class starts. Contact mmskarate@gmail.com or call 248.227.7654 to find out which level would be best or for questions about class.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS: Prerequisite: This class is open to students who have been training with Sensei Brian and Andrea Moon
ADVANCED CLASS: Prerequisite: This class is open to students who have been training with Sensei Brian and Andrea Moon and have received the rank of brown belt (3rd kyu)
Registration begins 8 am, Wednesday, March 10 for residents and 8 am, Friday, March 12 for non-residents.
| Act # | Level | Day | Dates | Time | Fee |
| 6734-A2 | Intermediate | Mon | 4/5-6/7* | 5:30–6:10 pm | $54/$64 |
| 6734-B2 | Advanced | Mon | 4/5-6/7* | 6:30–7:10 pm | $54/$64 |
| 6734-C2 | Intermediate | Thu | 4/8-5/6 | 5:30–6:10 pm | $30/$40 |
| 6734-D2 | Advanced | Thu | 4/8-5/6 | 6:30–7:10 pm | $30/$40 |
| 6734-E2 | Intermediate | Thu | 5/13-6/10 | 5:30–6:10 pm | $30/$40 |
| 6734-F2 | Advanced | Thyu | 5/13-6/10 | 6:30–7:10 pm | $30/$40 |
Beginner Private Lessons:
Ages 7 and up (children and adults)
$80 Res $90 NR | ACT #: 6735-A1
4 lessons at a time/date convenient for both instructors and student. Students will be contacted by insructor. New students will be introduced to the basics of Japanese Shotokan Karate through one-on-one instruction with Sensei Brian Moon. After progressing with these private lessons, they will be able to join the regular large group classes.
April 6: Remote Spanish Classes
Registration begins 8 am, Wednesday, March 10 for residents and 8 am, Friday, March 12 for non-residents.
6 Weeks | $72 Residents, $82 Non-Residents
Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class.
Zoom Spanish for Adults
Learn Spanish from the safety and comfort of your own home via the interactive Zoom platform! In this class you will learn conversational Spanish that you can immediately begin using. The class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled.
Zoom Spanish Classes for Kids (Ages 3–11)
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn the Spanish language via the interactive Zoom platform! Younger children will learn conversational Spanish through fun and interactive activities and music while older children will also learn some Spanish phonetics to begin reading and writing in Spanish.
Zoom Spanish Classes for Middle School Students (Grades 6–8)
This class is a great supplement to middle school or junior high Spanish classes or may also be taken by students not currently enrolled in a school Spanish class. Students will learn Spanish grammar and communication skills that will give them a strong foundation for high school Spanish.
Zoom Spanish Classes for High School Students (Grades 9-12)
This class is a great supplement to high school Spanish classes or may also be taken by students not enrolled in a high school Spanish class. High school students will cover basic grammar points and vocabulary and practice conversational skills. Scholarships available.
| Act # | Age | Day | Dates | Time |
| 4610-C2 | Adult | Mon | 4/19-5/24 | 10–11 am |
| 4610-F2 | Adult | Wed | 4/7-5/12 | 6–7 pm |
| 4611-C2 | 3–6 years | Thu | 4/8-5/13 | 9:30–10:15 am |
| 4611-F2 | 3–6 years | Tue | 4/6-5/11 | 4:30–5:15 pm |
| 4612-C2 | 7–11 years | Thu | 4/8-5/13 | 10:30–11:15 am |
| 4612-F2 | 7–11 years | Mon | 4/19-5/24 | 5:30–6:15 pm |
| 4613-C2 | Grades 6–8 | Tue | 4/6-5/11 | 4–4:45 pm |
| 4614-F2 | Grades 9–12 | Tue | 4/6-5/11 | 5:15–6:15 pm |
April 24: Parent & Me Cooking Class
Saturday, April 24 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $18 Res, $20 NR per family
Cook a meal with Troy business owner and operator of Celebrity Catering, Chef Matt Jenkins! Cook together as a family and make some memories! This is a great opportunity to introduce kitchen skills to your children, with plenty of time for questions with a trained chef!
This class will be LIVE over Zoom. Recommended for grades 5–8. The recipe for the night will be Chicken Piccata. Chef Matt will provide a recipe card with needed ingredients. Only 1 person needs to register for the family. Spots are limited. Sign up with Act #6739-B2.
April 28: Busy Boxes
$15 residents, $18 non-residents | Activities designed for ages 3–7
A box full of fun to keep the little ones busy, for a few hours at least! We’ve curated themed boxes with four activities each box, all supplies included. Parent supervision is needed for all activities, and some are a little messy! Register for the box (or boxes) you want, and come pick it up at a designated time to ensure a safe pick up. Registration for each box will close the Wednesday prior to pick up, and instructions for pick up will be emailed the Friday before.
Registration is open now for Busy Lucky Box. Other Busy Boxes are open for registration at 8 am on Wednesday, March 10 for residents and Friday, March 12 for non-residents.
| Activity # | Box | Register By | Pick Up Date |
| 2000-C2 | Fiesta | 4/28 | 5/3 |
March 2: Code Wiz
6-Week Session (All classes meet once a week for one hour)
$174 per class | Register Here with Code Wiz
Contact Code Wiz for prorated fees
- Tuesdays: March 2–April 6, 5–6 pm or 6:30–7:30 pm
- Thursdays: March 4–April 8, 5–6 pm or 6:30–7:30 pm
Prerequisites/Required Equipment
- No prior coding knowledge or experience is required.
- Tablets or Mobile Devices are not supported for online class use.
- Minecraft, Roblox, and Godot Game Development classes need PCs or MACs. Chromebooks will not suffice for these classes.
- A USB headset
- A web camera
- A computer mouse will be helpful for these classes
- High speed internet
- Zoom App installed
Codewiz Way
- Flexible schedules to pick from
- Super talented Instructors
- Small Group Classes (1:4 Coach to Student ratio)
- Personalized learning
- Progress reports
Program Descriptions
Code Your Own Roblox Game- Ages: 7-14 Years OId
- Grades: 1-8
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
- Requires a Mac/PC
In this class, you and other passionate kids will learn how to make use of the many tools on Roblox to code terrific games, relaying your imaginative capabilities to the world. By using Lua, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer coding.
Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on their experience:
- Intro (Code Your Own Games/Obstacle Course)
- Intermediate (Create Your Own Adventure/Scavenger Hunt)
- Advanced (Battle Royale/Tycoon Games)
3D Design
- Ages: 8-10
- Grades: 2-4
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
Game Based Python
- Ages: 7–12
- Grades : 1+
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
In this class, students will work up to advanced Python coding concepts through interactive lessons and mini-projects. Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages! Students acquire critical problem solving and computational thinking skills. Your child will learn how to use variables, problem-solving, loops, and methods. These will all be incorporated into creating different games and projects! Kids will be exposed to different python packages.
Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on their experience:
- Intro (Animations and Games)
- Intermediate (Intro to Text-Based Coding)
- Advanced (Advancing Text-Based Coding)
Java Programming
- Ages: 10-17
- Grades : 4+
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on their experience:
- Intro (Create Animations w/Java)
- Intermediate (Intro to Text-Based Java Coding)
- Advanced (Advancing Text-Based Java Coding)
Minecraft World Builder
- Ages: 7-12 Years OId
- Grades : 1-7
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
- Requires a Mac/PC
This class is not coding based but more real-world economics, city planning, and life management! In Minecraft World Builder, you will be a part of a committee and learn to manage money by building onto your ever-growing city with your peers. All by using the Minecraft World Builder mods!
Concepts your child will learn
Your child will learn real-life money management, town designing, environment protection, public speaking, presentation skills, and economics all within the very popular 3D video game Minecraft.
Class Outcomes
At the end of your class, your child will have an understanding of money management and the costs associated with building towns; how selling items from a shop affects the economy; how to present presentations through virtual meetings while defending their position on certain topics and making connections to the real world through Minecraft!
Minecraft Coding
- Ages: 8–14
- Grades : 2–8
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
- Requires a Mac/PC
Learning Objectives
Learn basic programming through an easy to understand visual coding language
Construct several mods from scratch to help teach what goes into making a mod
In this course, students will learn how to interact with the Minecraft world on a whole new level! We will explore basic coding through a block language to teach programming fundamentals through fun activities such as custom commands, block/creature manipulation, and structure building. Students will leave this class with an understanding of basic logic sequences as well as coding practices that will assist them in future programming endeavors.
Unity Game Design
- Ages: 11-17 Years OId
- Grades : 5+
- Kids will be separated by age/level into groups
This is a great way to have children have their ideas blossom and create their very own game that anyone can play! This engine helps to build games quickly and efficiently while still learning all the fundamentals of coding needed to be a game programmer!
Students will be placed in the appropriate level based on their experience:
- Intro (Learn how to customize your game without the complexities of coding in C#, learn about asset management, game design, and some basic physics!)
- Advanced (Students will learn how to create a game using the C# programming language. Students will learn the basics of C# scripting to bring their games to life! Along the way they can expect to learn about variables, functions, syntax, and other essential programming tools!)
Well-Being Calls for Adults & Seniors
The pandemic can leave many feeling isolated. We're here to help. Volunteers or staff can make a reassurance call to seniors or people with disabilities who may not have much contact with others. If you would like someone to call you to check in, please enter your information below. Must be a Troy resident. Free! Sign up now.
Virtual: Mudlark Theater Camps
Join the professional staff of the Mudlark Theater in Evansville, Illinois for a zoomful of fun. Classes will be taught via Zoom with the instructor and other participants. Please see Mudlark website for security measures in place to protect participants. If a desired camp full, please register for the waitlist as additional camps may be added.
For ages 6–14. Fees set by Mudlark Theater. Find full class listing here. Camps include:
- Playwriting
- Mockumentary
- Acting Studio
- Storytelling
- Scene Study
- Gantasy Makeup
- Slam Theater
DIY Wednesday
DIY Wednesday: Simple crafts and activities made with supplies you can find in your cupboard!
View the entire playlist here, or find the individual videos below.