Teen Arts, Sports, and Cultural Opportunities

TASCO teen sites have a dedicated full-time teen staff supervisor, free middle school camp, teen room, organized sports leagues, trips and activities specifically geared towards teens and promote positive youth leadership within our communities and throughout life.

 

Community
HIRE US
DJ OPPORTUNITIES

TASCO offers professional dance lighting and DJ services for teens in grades 6-12.

Hire us for your next birthday, graduation, or holiday party. We play all the hottest hits from all genres. Download and print a DJ Request Form.


Summer
Extreme

Beat the summer heat and come hang out with TASCO this summer. We offer 7 different events at various locations over the summer, 3 of which are open to the public.

Field Traip to see the Rays

The 3 events Are:
Catalina Marketing Game Extravaganza Located at The St. Petersburg Coliseum,
Breakfast Optimist Treasure Island Beach Bash located at Treasure Island Municipal Beach, The one-and-only Mudwars Located at Spa Beach Park.

Click here for a detailed list of the public events.

Event
Calendar

TASCO offers small and large events throughout the year. Check out the calendar of all of our upcoming events.


Valentine Semi-Formal
Valentine
Semi-Formal

If you are a middle school student looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day then we've got the event for YOU!

Valentine's Semi Formal DanceTASCO puts on semi formal at J.W. Cate Recreation Center 5801 22nd Ave North from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. TASCO hosts the best semi-formal event in the bay area. You will receive dinner, free giveaways, live performers, music videos, dance contests and much more. This annual sellout event is for teens in grades 6 through 9. Activities include: DJ playing all the latest hits, glitter tattoos, live entertainment on the main stage, large screen Wii competition for prizes, photo booth, video games, $100 best dressed contest for male and female and much more. Tickets are only $10 which includes dinner and are limited; get them fast at the TASCO office,1320 5th Street N., any St. Petersburg Recreation Center, or at the door, if available. The dress code is semi-formal, no shorts or jeans. Participant or Parent Information.


S.W.A.T.
Sandblast

TASCO and S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Tobacco) team up every year to pull off one of the biggest beach bashes around.

Spring break fun isn't over yet! On April 13, 2013 TASCO Teen Programs and S.W.A.T. (Students Working Against Tobacco) hosts our 14th annual S.W.A.T. Sandblast. This event is held at Treasure Island Municipal Beach, 11260 Treasure Island Blvd. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The event runs form 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to any teenager in grades 6-12. Teens can participate in our 4-on-4 volleyball tournament, bungee bounce, water joust, tug-of-war, flag football tournament, 2 twenty-five foot water slides, live dj, and you can win free prizes. Nightspiker Volleyball Tournament registration begins at 7 p.m. FREE Admission for teens in grades 6 through 12. Call 892-5060 for more information.

SWAT Sandblast

Showcase of Achievement
Showcase
of Achievement

$40,000 Awarded in Cash and Prizes in 10 Categories?

The 3rd annual Mayor’s Youth Showcase of Achievement will award 10 middle and 10 high school students.

Categories range from Academic Achievement to Overcoming Adversity to Performing Arts. The Deadline for completed nomination packet must be postmarked no later than May 3, 2013 at 5 p.m. The Showcase of Achievement Award Ceremony will be held on May 22, 2013 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at beautiful The Mahaffey Theater in Downtown St. Petersburg. Nominees will receive two free tickets to attend.

Click here for application, rules, prizes and information.

Click here for flyer.


Field of
Screams

TASCO Field of Screams was voted #1 scare in Tampa Bay last year.

Participants experience complete darkness, loud noises, bright lights, wooded trails, and intense scare zones. Last year’s theme was “Quarantine”. This is the one event you WON’T want to miss! Stay tuned for next year's event. The event is held at Boyd Hill Environmental Study Grounds 2900 31st Street South. Times are dark until 12:00 a.m.       

Halloween

Commmunity Event
Community and School
Involvement

TASCO can be available to schools, photo communities, churches, and more.

If you are having a TEEN specific event we may be able to help you. We can provide inflatable games, sound and light systems, interactive games, and much more. Our young and energetic staff would love to come out and assist with your event.