Our mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. This emphasis on life skills, in addition to the game of golf, is what makes our program so unique from other youth sports programs.

After-School Programs and Weekend Activities for Kids

Located at the Fairway Hills Golf Course in Columbia, Maryland, First Tee-Howard County offers programs for children ages 5-18, including co-ed classes and girls-only classes. Each eight-week session meets weekly, with classes lasting 1-2 hours depending on the age group. As a nonprofit, we strive to make our classes affordable to all, with session costs ranging from $70 – $120, depending on age/level. Please visit our Registration page for more details about schedules and signing up.

First Tee emphasizes Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Through golf and our core values, your kids and teens will learn life skills like:

  • Making proper introductions
  • Managing emotions
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Setting up step-by-step goals
  • Planning for the future
  • Appreciating diversity

All registrations should be done online. Please call 410.730.1114 or email [email protected] with any registration questions.