Spring 2012 Guide

MO NT GOMERY CO UNTY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Recreation

SPRING 2012

BALLROOM DANCING CAMPING COOKING KAYAKING NATURE HIKES PIANO PILATES SKATEBOARDING SOFTBALL TENNIS ⁝ and much more!

RECREATION AND PARK PROGR A MS

From the County Executive

Spring 2012

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A look

12 Ways to Have Fun this Spring . . . . . 3 Active 55+ Adults Programs . . . . . . . 76 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Water Fitness Classes . . . . . . . .

Competitive Programs . . . . . . . . .

Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Developmental Swim Training . . . .

Scuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Training . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swim Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12 14 18 16 17 19 22

Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Spring Break Classes . . . . . . . . . .

Arts and Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fitness and Wellness . . . . . . . . .

Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tiny Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Xciting Xtras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment Opportunities

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38 39 42 46 48 52 63 65 70

Aquatics Part Time Staff . . . . . . . . . 11 Contractors & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Extras

Be Active Montgomery! ����������������������� 2 Club REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Japan Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Just for the Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recreation Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 RecWeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Registration Procedures . . . . . . . . . 37 Summer Camps ��������������������������������� 4 Total Rec Pass ����������������������������������� 5

Facility Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Recreation Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Softball Leagues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . 92 Trips and Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

SOAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 FEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Montgomery County Government is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need auxiliary aids or services (such as large print, electronic format, ASL or cued speech) in order to participate, please call a Mainstream Facilitator (240-777-6870) to discuss your needs.

Hablamos EspaÑol Si le interesa obtener información del Departamento de Recreación sobre los programas, proceso de asistencia financiera, actividades, centros recreativos, clases, eventos especiales, u oportunidades de empleo, por favor llame al 240-7776839. Ofrecemos una variedad de actividades para que personas de todas las edades puedan participar. Si tienen ideas o sugerencias de algún otro tipo de programas, por favor llámenos al 240-777-6839.

Registration for Spring Recreation Classes begins February 13th.

Swim Lesson Registration begins February 15th.

• Parks Table of Contents • Brookside Gardens Classes • Volunteer Opportunities • Nature Center Classes • Trips & Excursions • Parks Event Centers • Golf @ South Germantown • Ice Skating Classes • Skateboarding @Olney Manor • Tennis Classes • History in the Parks • Parks Summer Camps

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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BeActive Montgome y!

Be Active Montgomery! is Montgomery County Recreation’s new program to help you to get active and have fun! It’s easy when you look into Montgomery County Recreation’s huge variety of recreation and leisure offerings.

Improve your health and well-being while having fun!

Be Active Montgomery! aims to provide quality leisure and recreation programming that increases the health, wellness, and livability of the Montgomery County community. We all know the value that leisure brings to achieving overall health and well-being. With Be Active Montgomery! you can be actively involved in recreational pursuits – whether they are passive, such as art activities or cooking, or physically active ones – in an effort to improve or maintain mental and physical health.

Check out more! Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/rec. Like Montgomery County Recreation on Facebook. Follow MoCoRec on Twitter.

12 Ways to have FUN this

Spring 1 Trot on down and ‘saddle up’.

2 Put your best foot forward and dance!

3 Join the party.

4 Breathe in deeply… exhale stress.

5 What’s the racquet all about?

6 ‘Take me out to the ballgame.’

7 Listen to the latest hits and dance 8 Batter up!

9 Inspire your toddler’s imagination 10 Get up and BE active.

11 Play around a little 12 Explore the world underwater!

Scuba ... your next adventure begins here. Classes are listed on page 17.

Horseback riding is good exercise and great fun! Classes listed on page 38 and 70.

From Hip Hop to Ballet to Latin to Tap, we offer many dance styles in a fun learning atmosphere. Classes begin on page 42.

Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, calorie-burning dancefitness party. What are you waiting for? See page 52.

Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle movements.

Classes listed on page 59.

Badminton, it helps increase endurance and stamina. See page 72 for class info.

Seniors only – enjoy a trip to a Nationals or Orioles game.

Peanuts optional…fun guaranteed. See page 88.

the night away at our Spring Fling, a Therapeutic Recreation dance for ages 15 + with disabilities. See page 93.

Take a swing at adult softball. Leagues are forming now; don’t get left on the bench. Call 240-777-6870.

and self-expression with hands-on art activities. Little hands often make big messes, or masterpieces! Classes are on page 65.

Swim, lift weights, join in a pick up basketball game or shoot pool. Total REC, a membership that has it all. See page 5.

and find the Beethoven, Mozart or Bach inside of you!

Classes listed on page 47.

SummerCamps Come out and play.

» Camps and programs for every age, schedule and interest. » Full and Half-Day programs. » Convenient Registration. Register online with RecWeb, our 24/7 system which can be used from the comfort of your home or wherever you have access to the internet. Just a few clicks and your child is registered.

MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/rec

TOTAL REC Pass $aves Money!

It’s easier than ever to stay in shape with Recreation’s new TOTAL REC pass!

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Save MONEY! Signing up separately for each activity is more expensive.

Additional DISCOUNTS for family, Pair, and Senior passes!

Buy your pass online at recweb.montgomerycouNtymd.gov

With your TOTAL REC pass, you have access to all Montgomery County Recreation facilities!

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Swim at any of our indoor Aquatic Centers Exercise in any of our fully-equipped Weight/ Exercise Rooms Enjoy a pick-up game of Basketball Shoot some pool

JAPAN FAIR BAUER DRIVE COMMUNITY CENTER 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, Maryland

Saturday, March 24, 2012 1pm-5pm

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Japanese Tea Ceremony Traditional Japanese Dance • Origami • Anime Culture J-Pop Dance • Calligraphy • Traditional Japanese Plays Traditional Japanese Games • Martial Arts (Kendo) Sponsored by Bauer Drive Community Center and Sakura Educational Exchange USA For more information, call the Center, 240-777-6922 or SEE-USA, 301-984-1274

Presented by Yokohama Hayato High School Students, Yokohama Japan

Spend your summer with us!

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If you ...

Have a passion to work with kids;

Understand the value of providing a fun and safe environment for kids; Are skilled in art, sports, theater, music or something special that appeals to kids; and

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Are at least 16.

Then, we want you!

Call for more information at 240-777-6810.

Positions are available in our Camps and Summer Fun Centers, and we need strong candidates who are mature, capable and serious about their commitment to children. Teachers and teacher assistants are welcomed; as are college students with a knack for interacting with children.

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Homework time, Sports & Games, Arts & Crafts, Computer Access*, Special Events and more!

COFFIELD

DAMASCUS

EAST COUNTY

GOOD HOPE

Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center

Damascus Community Center

East County Community Center

Good Hope Community Center

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2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD Phone 240.777.4900 Grades K-5 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

25520 Oak Drive, Damascus, MD Phone 240.777.6930 Grades K-8 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD Phone 240.777.8090 Grades K-5 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD Phone 240.777.8055 Grades K-8 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

LONG BRANCH

MID-COUNTY

PRAISNER

UPPER COUNTY

Long Branch Community Center

Mid-County Community Center

Marilyn J. Praisner Community Center

Upper County Community Center

312524 312525 312526 312527 312528

312651 312652 312653 312654 312655

312540 312541 312542 312543 312544

312552 312553 312554 312555 312556

8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD Phone 240.777.6965 Grades K-5 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD Phone 240.777.6820 Grades K-5 COURSE # MONTH

Monday-Friday, 3-6pm $60/month

February March April May June

14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD Phone 240.777.4970 Grades K-5 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD Phone 240.777.8077 Grades K-8 COURSE # MONTH

February March April May June

* East County, Long Branch and Mid-County do not have computer access.

For more information, please contact the community centers listed above. visit montogmerycountymd.gov/rec to register.

Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center

is closed for renovations

Check back in Spring 2014 for our new center.

Just for the Spotlight On . . . .

White Oak Community Recreation Center Opening this Spring!

Montgomery County Recreation welcomes the newest addition to our Community Centers – the White Oak Community Recreation Center. Located at 1700 April Lane, this 46,000 square foot center offers: A state-of-the art exercise room A large social hall with patio and full kitchen A game room A community lounge A conference room A classroom An art room

A ceramics room complete with kilns A full size gymnasium And most exciting, White Oak has an auxiliary gymnasium featuring a climbing wall!

White Oak is LEED Silver The White Oak Community Recreation Center has LEED Silver status. LEED stands for Leadership Energy and Environmental Design. It’s an independent verification that the White Oak Community Recreation Center was designed and built to the highest green building standards.

From eco-friendly building materials to a geothermal heat and air conditioning system, White Oak showcases the best of green building.

LEED certified buildings cost less to operate and maintain; are energy and water-efficient; are healthier and safer for employees and customers; and are a physical demonstration of the green values of the Montgomery County Government and Recreation. It’s so green it even has a “live roof” with vegetation!

White Oak also has spectacular exterior features, including: A multipurpose field which can be used for soccer and lacrosse A basketball court Two outside playgrounds And a “skate spot” with ramps and other features to challenge skaters and skateboarders

RECo d Courses

White Oak will feature a full line of art, cooking, exercise and other classes. The full size kitchens is large enough to host cooking classes that give everyone plenty of opportunity for “hands on” experience. The pottery room with kilns offer the opportunity for customers to create their own “one of a kind” pottery treasures. And the climbing wall opens up a whole new way to challenge yourself!

Afterschool and Summer Programs White Oak will also feature plenty of afterschool activities, including Club Rec, Club Friday, and special Teen events. When school’s out, summers are more fun at White Oak with our Summer Fun Center.

Senior Programs The Senior Neighborhood Program at White Oak will offer a variety of activities for Boomers and Seniors age 55+. Ceramics, bridge, Senior Fitness, workshops, and health screenings are just a few things planned for seniors at White Oak. Seniors will appreciate the opportunity to use the fitness equipment at reduced “Senior Sneaker” membership fees.

Memberships Recreation Fitness passholders will love this new Center. The large exercise room boasts the latest in exercise equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bicycles, and plenty of weight and resistance machines. The full size gym will feature drop in basketball, volleyball, and badminton, and even Tiny Tot Open Gym time.

Rentals Business and community meetings, baby/bridal showers, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and anniversaries – White Oak has a variety of rooms to meet your needs. From intimate conference rooms to a large social hall with a full kitchen, White Oak has the perfect room for your meeting or special event.

Meet the Director!

Montgomery County Recreation is pleased to announce that Portia Scott will be the Director of the White Oak Community Recreation Center.

Portia grew up in Sandy Spring, Maryland and received a B.S. in Health Science, Community Health from Towson University. She began working with Montgomery County Recreation in 2004 as a camp director for the Extended Learning Opportunities program, a partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. Portia worked in elementary education in MCPS Schools, then returned to MCRD in 2007 as a career staff member of the Teen Team, coordinating positive youth development programs, including teen events, the RecExtra program, the LEAP program, the Teen Escape Club and the Upcounty Regional Youth Advisory Committee.

Portia is passionate about fitness, health and community-building and is looking forward to working with the local community. She has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and is already planning on bringing great programs to the White Oak Community Recreation Center.

Aquatics . . . e l t t i L Live a ot!

Indoor Pools*

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Martin Luther King, Jr Swim Center (MLK) 240-777-8060 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring

Olney Indoor Swim Center (OSC) 240-777-4995 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center (Shriver AC) 240-777-8070 5900 Executive Boulevard, N. Bethesda

Germantown Indoor Swim Center (GISC) 240-777-6830 18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds

*Schedules and Facility descriptions are available online at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Family Recreational Swims

Recreational and Lap Swim sessions for the entire family are available daily at each pool.

Patrons have the option of paying an admission for each entry, or purchasing a Family, Pair or Individual Pool Pass. Groups of more than 6 people must contact the pool management for additional information.

Swimming Instruction

Please check each pool’s listing for lesson schedule changes, due to facility conflicts. Lessons will be held on all other days the facility is open.

Please register accordingly. See Swim Lessons, beginning on page 21.

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Rentals - Parties!

GISC, Kennedy Shriver AC, OSC, and MLK have times available for rental by groups. Party Rooms are available for rent. Contact the facility supervisor for available times and fees.

Website Info

Information about MCR pools is available online.

For indoor swim centers this includes schedules for general pool use, swim lessons, safety training (lifeguard training), masters swim training, diving, water fitness classes, and swim team. Go to a web browser and enter: montgomerycountymd.gov/ rec. Click the Programs drop down and select Aquatics, and click go.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Register online at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Summer is just around the corner And we’re looking for lifeguards, pool operators, lesson instructors, and cashiers for our outdoor pools.

Contact your nearest indoor swim center to find out how to join our staff.

Do we have your e-Mail?

Aquatics 240.777.6860

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Water Fitness Classes Water Exercise, Deep Water Running, Water Aerobics, Arthritis Exercise, Abs & Glutes, and Body Sculpting classes are offered at each indoor pool.

For course descriptions, dates, days and times see below.

• The program fee covers only the class and locker room use. If you wish to use the facility before or after class you must pay the admission fee.

• No swimming experience is necessary.

For Deep Water Running, must be comfortable in deep water.

• Both men and women of all ages are welcome.

• Physician release form is required if you are pregnant.

• Physician consultation is recommended prior to participation in any exercise program.

Instructors: Wellness Network: Linda Costello Waterworks: Sally Dimsdale H2O Fitness: Peggy Brower

301-924-3488 wellnet1@aol.com 301-593-1609 sallyswaterworks@msn.com 301-603-1328 browers4@aol.com

Shallow water class with focus on Abs & Glutes. Water gloves are recommended and can be purchased at class. $48 3/19 M 10:00am -10:50am 3/21 W 10:00am -10:50am

Aqua Cardio Challenge

This CO-ED class offers a vigorous workout giving you the cardio challenge you want. It meets in the shallow end of the pool where the water will be churning. It is a power packed class where you will build muscle, endurance and stamina.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326647 MLK Swim Center 326648 MLK Swim Center

This is a class designed for moms who stay at home. Mom will get a gentle workout while the child gets used to the water and exercises with mom. Everyone makes new friends and gets some exercise. Child must be at least 6 months old. Your child will be in the class with you. A great class for Pre-Natal Moms.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326649 Germantown ISC

$59 3/16 F 10:30am -11:20am

Aqua YO-Lates

AQUA YO-Lates blends both yoga and pilates exercises together giving you the best of both worlds. The gentle movement sequences will improve ROM (range of motion) and help strengthen the whole body.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326650 MLK Swim Center

$48 3/23 F 10:00am -10:50am

AquaZumba

Abs & Glutes

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 321963 MLK Swim Center 321964 MLK Swim Center

Aqua Mommy/ Pre-Natal

$48 3/18 Su 5:00pm - 6:00pm 3/20 Tu 8:30am - 9:20am

Zumba is the latest craze that is sweeping the nation.

This latin inspired aerobic workout is a fun, muscle pumping, caloric burning dance workout done in shallow water. The workout is guaranteed to make waves.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326651 Germantown ISC 3/19 326657 MLK Swim Center 3/20 326659 Germantown ISC 3/20 326658 MLK Swim Center 3/22 326660 Germantown ISC 3/22 326652 MLK Swim Center 3/23 Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326653 Olney Swim Center 3/18 326661 Olney Swim Center 3/19 326654 Olney Swim Center 3/21

$48 M Tu Tu Th Th F

9:30am -10:20am 9:30am -10:20am 7:30pm - 8:20pm 9:30am -10:20am 7:30pm - 8:20pm 7:00pm - 7:50pm

Su M W

9:00am - 9:50am 8:00pm - 8:50pm 8:00pm - 8:50pm

Deep Water Boot Camp

A great way to burn lots of calories efficiently because your work your entire body -heart and muscles by going from one exercise to another. This class can be as challenging as you want it to be! Are you looking for a new challenge? Come join us! Course held in deep water, belt required.

9 Sessions Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326666 Olney Swim Center 3/23 F 327093 Olney Swim Center 3/23 F

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$48 1:30pm - 2:20pm 6:00pm - 6:50pm

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Deep Water Running & Exercise

Ideal cardiovascular exercise with no weight bearing stress. Beneficial for crosstraining and/or rehabilitating persons requiring the cushioning of deep water. Deep Water belt is required and may be purchased at the pool for $20.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326675 MLK Swim Center 3/19 3/19 326709 Germantown ISC 326673 MLK Swim Center 3/20 3/21 326670 MLK Swim Center 326708 Germantown ISC 3/21 326674 MLK Swim Center 3/22 3/23 326677 MLK Swim Center 326676 MLK Swim Center 3/17 Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326688 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/19 326683 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 326686 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 326681 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/21 326684 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 326687 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 326682 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/23 Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326703 Germantown ISC 3/16 328605 Olney Swim Center 3/17 326695 Olney Swim Center 3/19 326704 Germantown ISC 3/19 326671 MLK Swim Center 3/20 326689 Olney Swim Center 3/20 326693 Olney Swim Center 3/20 326706 Germantown ISC 3/20 326696 Olney Swim Center 3/21 326697 Olney Swim Center 3/21 326705 Germantown ISC 3/21 326672 MLK Swim Center 3/22 326690 Olney Swim Center 3/22 326691 Olney Swim Center 3/22 326694 Olney Swim Center 3/22 326710 Germantown ISC 3/22

$48 M 1:00pm - 1:50pm M 10:30am -11:20am Tu 7:30am - 8:20am W 1:00pm - 1:50pm W 10:30am -11:20am Th 7:30am - 8:20am F 11:00am - 11:50am Sa 9:00am - 9:50am M Tu Tu W Th Th F

8:30am - 9:20am 10:00am -10:50am 7:30pm - 8:20pm 8:30am - 9:20am 10:00am -10:50am 7:30pm - 8:20pm 8:30am - 9:20am

F Sa M M Tu Tu Tu Tu W W W Th Th Th Th Th

1:00pm - 1:50pm 9:00am - 9:50am 7:00pm - 7:50pm 7:30pm - 8:20pm 7:00pm - 7:50pm 8:30am - 9:20am 10:30am -11:20am 9:30am -10:20am 7:00pm - 7:50pm 1:30pm - 2:20pm 8:30pm - 9:20pm 7:00pm - 7:50pm 8:00pm - 8:50pm 8:30am - 9:20am 10:30am -11:20am 9:30am -10:20am

Water Aerobics

Fast-paced aerobics class done in shallow water. High intensity workout uses water to cushion feet, knees and back. Emphasis on cardiovascular conditioning.

9 Sessions Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326717 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/19 326713 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 326715 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/21 326714 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 326716 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/23 Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 328656 Olney Swim Center 3/19 326724 Germantown ISC 3/19 326711 MLK Swim Center 3/20 328606 Olney Swim Center 3/20 326719 Olney Swim Center 3/20 326723 Germantown ISC 3/21 326712 MLK Swim Center 3/22 326718 Olney Swim Center 3/22 326720 Olney Swim Center 3/22

Aquatics 240.777.6860

$48 M 9:30am -10:20am Tu 8:30am - 9:20am W 9:30am -10:20am Th 8:30am - 9:20am F 9:30am -10:20am M M Tu Tu Tu W Th Th Th

1:30pm - 2:20pm 8:30pm - 9:20pm 8:00pm - 8:50pm 7:00pm - 7:50pm 9:30am -10:20am 7:30pm - 8:20pm 8:00pm - 8:50pm 7:00pm - 7:50pm 9:30am -10:20am

Water Exercise for Arthritis

Specially modified class for those who have arthritis and who cannot participate in regular exercise classes.

9 Sessions Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326896 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/19 326897 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/21 326898 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/23 Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326899 Olney Swim Center 3/19 326894 MLK Swim Center 3/20 326900 Olney Swim Center 3/21 3/22 326895 MLK Swim Center 326901 Olney Swim Center 3/23

$48 M 11:00am -11:50am W 11:00am -11:50am F 11:00am -11:50am M Tu W Th F

10:00am -10:50am 10:30am -11:20am 10:00am -10:50am 10:30am -11:20am 10:00am -10:50am

Water Exercise

Multi-level aerobics class using water resistance to increase range of motion, strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness. It is not necessary to get your face wet.

9 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 326731 Germantown ISC 3/16 326725 MLK Swim Center 3/19 326726 MLK Swim Center 3/21 326730 Germantown ISC 3/21 326727 MLK Swim Center 3/23 Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326732 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/19 326733 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 326734 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/21 326735 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326741 Olney Swim Center 3/19 326738 Olney Swim Center 3/21 326739 Olney Swim Center 3/23

$48 F M W W F

9:30am -10:20am 9:00am - 9:50am 9:00am - 9:50am 9:30am -10:20am 9:00am - 9:50am

M Tu W Th

8:30pm - 9:20pm 11:30am -12:20pm 8:30pm - 9:20pm 11:30am -12:20pm

M W F

9:00am - 9:50am 9:00am - 9:50am 9:00am - 9:50am

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Competitive Programs Rockville Montgomery Swim Club

This year-round, United States Swimming (USAS) affiliated, age group and senior swim team competes through Potomac Valley Swimming (PVS), which is the local swim committee (LSC) for USAS. RMSC offers a rewarding training and competitive experience to swimmers of all ability and interest levels through a schedule of flexible practice times.

Swimmers new to the program must attend a skill assessment and group placement evaluation at the pool of their choice. Coaches will assign practice groups depending on skill level. Swimmers may not begin to practice with their designated group until all registration forms have been completed and all fees have been paid in full. Entry into advanced level groups is available by coaches’ invitation only. Those who participated in the program last year may register only for the group with which they practiced last year. No swimmer may change group assignment unless instructed to do so by a coach. The Spring session of RMSC runs April to May 2012. The Spring/Summer session runs April to August 2012

GERMANTOWN INDOOR SWIM CENTER

For information contact Jon Smink at 240-777-6830 or Jon.Smink@montgomerycountymd.gov.

MINIS (325190 Spring only) $240 Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm Sunday 7:00am-8:00am Recommended attendance: 2/week JUNIORS (325191 Spring only) $275

Wednesday, Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday 7:00am-8:00am Recommended attendance: 2/week.

ADVANCED JUNIORS (325193 Spring/Summer) $630

(325192 Spring only) $300

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Sunday 6:30am-8:00am Recommended attendance: 3-5/week SENIORS (325195 Spring only) $300 Tuesday 5:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday 4:45am-6:00am

Thursday, Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm Recommended attendance: 2/week.

ADVANCED SENIORS (325196 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Tuesday 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:45am-6:00am

Wednesday, Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm Saturday 5:30am-8:00am Minimum practices required: 5/week.

NDG (325194 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm Saturday 7:00am-9:00am Minimum practices required: 5/week NTG (325197 Spring/Summer) $800

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am

Monday, Wednesday 3:30pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, Friday 3:30pm-5:30pm Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm Saturday 6:00am-9:00am Minimum practices required: 7/week

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Olney Swim Center

For information contact Jay Garner at 240-777-4995 or Jay. Garner@montgomerycountymd.gov.

MINIS (325212 Spring only) $240

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm Recommended attendance: 2/week.

JUNIOR 1 (325213 Spring only) $275

Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Recommended attendance: 2/week.

JUNIOR 2 (325214 Spring only) $290

Monday, Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday 7:30am-8:30am Recommended attendance: 3/week.

ADVANCED JUNIORS (325216 Spring/Summer) $630

(325215 Spring only) $300

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm Sunday 7:30am-9:00am Required attendance: 3/week. $630 SENIORS (325219 Spring/Summer)

(325218 Spring only) $300

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 3:45pm-5:00pm Thursday 3:45pm-5:45pm Saturday 7:30am-9:00am Recommended attendance: 3/week.

ADVANCED SENIORS (325220 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:45pm-5:30pm Tuesday 3:45pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:45am-6:15am Saturday 5:30am-8:30am Required attendance: 5/week.

NDG (325217 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Sunday 7:00am-9:00am Minimum practices required: 4/week.

NTG (325221 Spring/Summer) $800

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am

Monday, Tuesday, Weds, Thursday 3:45pm-6:00pm Friday 3:45pm-5:00pm Saturday 6:00am-9:00am Minimum practices required: 7/week.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SWIM CENTER

For information contact Carey Apple at 240-777-8060 or Carey.Apple@montgomerycountymd.gov.

MINIS (325200 Spring only) $240 Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday, Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm Recommended attendance: 2-3/week.

JUNIOR I (325201 Spring only) $275

Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday 8:00am-9:30am Recommended attendance: 2/week.

JUNIOR 2 (325202 Spring only) $290 Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Sunday 8:00am-9:30am Recommended attendance: 3/week.

ADVANCED JUNIORS (325204 Spring/Summer) $630

(325203 Spring only) $300

Monday, Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm Sunday 7:00am-9:00am Required attendance: 3-4/week. $630 SENIORS (325207 Spring/Summer) (325206 Spring only) $300

Monday, Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm Saturday 7:30am-9:00am Recommended attendance: 3/week.

ADVANCED SENIORS (325208 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am

Mon, Tu, Th, Fri 3:30pm-6:00pm Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm Saturday 6:00am-9:00am Minimum attendance required: 5/week. $740 NDG (325205 Spring/Summer) Monday 4:00pm-6:45pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:15pm-7:00pm Wednesday 4:45am-6:00am Friday 4:45pm-7:00pm Sunday 6:00am-9:00am

Minimum attendance required: 5/week.

NTG (325209 Spring/Summer) $800

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am

Monday, Wednesday 4:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:30pm-7:00pm Friday 3:45pm-5:00pm Saturday 6:00am-9:00am Minimum attendance required: 6-7/week.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center

For information contact Christa Krukiel at 240-777-8070 or Christa.Krukiel@montgomerycountymd.gov. The Advanced Juniors and Senior groups have a Spring only and a Spring/Summer option. The Spring/Summer cost is $630 and the Spring only cost is $300.

MINIS (325179 Spring only) $240

Monday, Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm Recommended attendance: 2/week.

JUNIORS (325180 Spring only) $275

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday 8:45am-10:00am Recommended attendance: 2/week.

ADVANCED JUNIORS (325181) $630/$300

Tuesday, Thursday 5:45pm-7:15pm Wednesday 6:15pm-7:30pm Friday 5:45pm-7:00pm Sunday 7:00am-9:00am Required attendance: 3/week.

SENIORS OPTION 1 (325183)* $630/$300

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm Tuesday,Thursday 4:45am-6:15am Sunday 6:00am-8:00am OPTION 2 (325184)* $630/$300

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:45am-6:15am Sunday 6:00am-8:00am OPTION 3 (325185)* $630/$300

Monday, Wednesday 7:00pm-8:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday 4:45am-6:15am Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm Sunday 6:00am-8:00am *Minimum practices required: 3/week including 1 morning.

ADVANCED SENIORS (325186 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Tuesday, Weds, Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm

Tuesday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am Sunday 6:00am-8:00am Minimum practices required: 6/week.

Friday mornings are required.

NDG (325182 Spring/Summer) $740

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00pm-7:30pm Wednesday 4:45am-6:15am Saturday 5:30am-8:00am Minimum practices required: 5/week.

NTG (325187 Spring/Summer) $800

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:45am-6:15am

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:45pm-6:00pm Wednesday 3:45pm-6:15pm Saturday 5:30am-8:00am Minimum practices required: 7/week.

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Developmental Swim Training These programs help to provide a transition between swim lessons and swim team partici­pation. They also provide a year-round program for the Spring swim team member.

Montgomery Stroke & Turn Clinic

Montgomery Stroke & Turn Clinic (MSTC) is a Sunday evening program which runs from late October to late May. MSTC’s program is designed for swimmers 5-18 years old who wish to improve their ability to swim the four competitive strokes, learn correct starts and turns, gain strength and have fun. In order to participate, swimmers MUST be able to swim 25 meters/yards of freestyle without stopping. This program will meet for 22 sessions. The program began Oct. 30, 2011 and run to May 20, 2012. There will be no clinic on Apr. 1, Apr. 8, and two other Sundays which will be announced at the first session. For more information call 240-350-8511.

Registration began July 6, 2011.

22 Sessions Instructor: MSTC 308242 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 10/30 308243 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 10/30 308244 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 10/30 308245 Olney Swim Ctr 10/30 308246 Olney Swim Ctr 10/30 308247 Olney Swim Ctr 10/30 308248 Germantown ISC 10/30 308249 Germantown ISC 10/30 308250 MLK Swim Ctr 10/30 308251 MLK Swim Ctr 10/30

$330 Su Su Su Su Su Su Su Su Su Su

5:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-6:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-8:00pm

Spring Tune-Up

MSTC is designed for swimmers 5-18 years old who wish to improve their ability to swim the four competitive strokes, learn correct starts and turns, gain strength, and have fun. This is not a training program. Rather, coaches will work on proper stroke mechanics and techniques with swimmers to better prepare them for the upcoming summer season.

6 Sessions Instructor: Clinics MSTC 324995 MLK Swim Center 325107 Olney Swim Center

$100 4/21 Sa 4/21 Sa

4:00pm - 5:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm

iSwim Clinic

iSwim Clinic, lead by Sue Chen and Dave Crocker, is not a learn to swim program. With stroke technique drills, workouts, and video taping, iSwim Clinic will track participant progress. This program is intended to enhance competitive training. This program will not meet for one Sunday which will be announced at the first session. For more information, contact iSwim Clinic at schen502@comcast.net.

11 Sessions 315136 Olney Swim Center

2/26 Su

$330 2:00pm - 3:00pm

SwiMontgomery

A developmental program for children 12 and under who have an interest in competitive swimming and want to build a foundation of related skills. At the Olney Swim Center, all participants and parents should attend the first class at 7:00 pm. Students will be evaluated and assigned groups and start time at the first class. The group times at Olney are 7:00-7:45 pm or 7:45-8:00 pm. For more information call 240-350-8511.

16 Sessions $190 No classes on March 29, April 2 & April 5.

Instructor: Clinics MSTC 324992 Germantown ISC 3/20 Th,Tu 7:30pm - 8:20pm 324993 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 Tu,Th 7:20pm - 8:10pm 20 Sessions $190 No classes on April 2, April 4, April 9 & April 11.

Instructor: Clinics MSTC 324991 Olney Swim Center 3/5 M,W 7:00pm - 8:30pm 324994 MLK Swim Center 3/12 M,W 7:00pm - 7:50pm

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Scuba Scuba Instruction

Scuba training includes lectures and swimming pool sessions covering safe snorkeling and SCUBA diving techniques. Use of all SCUBA equipment is included in the course fee. Personal equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) will be provided by each student by the second class. Please bring a swim suit and towel to the first session for the swim evaluation. Comfort in the water must be demonstrated. Successful completion of the course, the exam, and the ‘checkout dives’ will earn the student a NAUI SCUBA Diver certification card. Additional fees apply, to be discussed at the first class session. Please contact the instructor for more information. For Olney or Germantown, contact Scott at 301-610-4988 or Training@ scubaadventure.org. For MLK (Silver Spring) contact Joe at 301-873-4327 or diveeatsleep@yahoo. com.

8 Sessions $250 Instructor: Scott Hagedorn 324335 4/16 M 7:00pm -10:00pm 325400 4/17 Tu 7:00pm -10:00pm Instructor: Joseph Lodmell 325914 4/4 W 7:00pm -10:00pm Scuba - Continuing Education

Past students of the Montgomery County Aquatics SCUBA program, as well as divers certified elsewhere are welcome to participate. This six-week program allows participants to practice or refresh their SCUBA skills in an indoor pool.

Weekly skill challenges and opportunities for higher certifications from Advanced SCUBA Diver through Divemaster will be presented. Optional dives in local quarries, rivers, Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are organized regularly.

Staff provides a full SCUBA tank for each participant; participants provide all other SCUBA gear. Gear rental is available at an additional cost. Contact Joe Lodmell for more details at 301-873-4327 or diveeatsleep@yahoo.com 6 Sessions $180 Instructor: Joseph Lodmell 325479 4/4 W 8:00pm -10:00pm Aquatics 240.777.6860

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Diving Montgomery Dive Club is an advanced age-group competitive program offered at GISC, MLK, Kennedy Shriver AC, and OSC. Divers prepare to compete in local and national level meets. An introductory level tower diving program is available at MLK while a full tower training program will be offered at Kennedy Shriver AC. For further information visit montgomerydiveclub.org or email MDCBeavers@gmail.com.

Diving High School High School Diving Work with a professional coach and set your sites on making the team, qualifying for Regionals, or capturing a top spot at Metros. This program has been tailored to meet the needs of High School divers, focusing on developing a competitive diving list from the one-meter springboard. Each practice is 90 minutes. All registrants must pay an annual fee of $14 for AAU registration. $240 Instructor: Doug Beavers 325935 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/5 M 8:00pm - 9:30pm 325937 Germantown ISC 3/5 M 8:30pm -10:00pm 325938 Germantown ISC 3/7 W 8:30pm -10:00pm 325936 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/8 Th 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Diving Springs Team (Open)

This program is for young divers with experience in summer league competition and high school divers who want to learn three meter and platform skills. The Springs Team introduces new, more advanced skills, greater use of dry-land training, as well as strength, flexibility and conditioning. All practices are 90 minutes long. Optional competitions in and around the National Capitol Area will be offered to those who are interested.

Offered in a two, three or four day per week program. All registrants must pay an annual fee of $14 for AAU registration.

An annual fee per family is required of $100 to the instructor. $240 Instructor: Doug Beavers 325970 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/5 M 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325983 Germantown ISC 3/5 M 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325979 Olney Swim Center 3/5 M 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325984 Germantown ISC 3/5 M 1:00pm - 2:30pm 325971 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/6 Tu 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325974 MLK Swim Center 3/6 Tu 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325975 MLK Swim Center 3/6 Tu 5:30pm - 7:00pm 325986 Germantown ISC 3/6 Tu 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325972 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/7 W 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325980 Olney Swim Center 3/7 W 5:45pm - 7:15pm 325985 Germantown ISC 3/7 W 1:00pm - 2:30pm 325987 Germantown ISC 3/7 W 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325976 MLK Swim Center 3/8 Th 5:30pm - 7:00pm 325981 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/8 Th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325982 MLK Swim Center 3/8 Th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325988 Germantown ISC 3/8 Th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325989 Germantown ISC 3/9 F 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325973 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/9 F 6:00pm - 7:30pm 325991 Germantown ISC 3/9 F 1:00pm - 2:30pm 325977 MLK Swim Center 3/10 Sa 7:00pm - 8:30pm 325978 MLK Swim Center 3/11 Su 9:00am -10:30am 325990 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/11 Su 8:30am -10:00am

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Diving Springs Lessons

Springs Lessons: These 45-minute Lessons are recommended for absolute beginners, divers age 5 - 12, and children with diagnosed attentional issues. Participants should be comfortable swimming in deep water, and should be able to dive in head first. Classes emphasize safe basic diving, and tumbling skills. Participants at our KSAC, GISC and MLK locations will also learn basic trampoline skills. Please register for the appropriate age level. All registrants must pay an annual fee of $14 for AAU registration. $120 Instructor: Doug Beavers 325945 Germantown ISC 3/5 M 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3/5 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325946 Germantown ISC 325947 Olney Swim Center 3/5 M 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325948 Olney Swim Center 3/5 M 5:00pm - 5:45pm 325958 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/5 M 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325959 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/5 M 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325950 Germantown ISC 3/6 Tu 4:00pm - 4:45pm 3/6 Tu 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325951 Germantown ISC 325960 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/6 Tu 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325961 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/6 Tu 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325949 Olney Swim Center 3/7 W 5:00pm - 5:45pm 325962 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/7 W 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325952 Germantown ISC 3/7 W 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325953 Germantown ISC 3/7 W 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325963 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/7 W 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325954 Germantown ISC 3/8 Th 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325955 Germantown ISC 3/8 Th 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325967 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/8 Th 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325968 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/8 Th 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325956 Germantown ISC 3/9 F 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325965 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/9 F 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325957 Germantown ISC 3/9 F 4:45pm - 5:30pm 325964 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/9 F 4:00pm - 4:45pm 325969 MLK Swim Center 3/11 Su 11:15am -12:00pm 325966 MLK Swim Center 3/11 Su 10:30am -11:15am

Diving Masters

Masters Diving Think diving is over just because you graduated from college, had a few kids, or retired from your day job?

Not at all! Divers all over the world enjoy the sport of diving throughout their entire lives. MDC offers programs for former divers who aren’t content to hang up that Speedo quite yet.

Each practice is 90 minutes. All registrants must pay an annual fee of $14 for AAU registration. $240 Instructor: Doug Beavers 325939 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/5 M 8:00pm - 9:30pm 325940 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/8 Th 8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Safety Training

MCR-Aquatics offers American Red Cross courses for potential Aquatics professionals. Participants must meet all prerequisites and attend ALL sessions.

Call the facility for further information.

Lifeguard Training

$195

This course will train you to be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED. This course includes a precourse check, which will test the students’ swimming proficiency. Attendance is required at ALL sessions in order to be certified. Certification for Lifeguard Training and First Aid remains current for 3 years, CPR and AED for 1 year. Students MUST be 15 years old by the last day of the course. Proof of age is required at the first class. The pre-course consists of 300 meter swim (100 front crawl, 100 breaststroke, 100 either front crawl or breaststroke); and swim 20 yards (free or breast), surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to starting position with the object. The first date listed for every Lifeguard Training course is a pre-course. You MUST pass the precourse to continue.

Germantown Indoor Swim Center

Session Date LGT 3: Course 314048 Pre-Course Friday, Mar. 2 Session 1 Sunday, Mar. 4 Session 2 Sunday, Mar. 4 Session 3 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Session 4 Sunday, Mar. 11 Session 5 Sunday, Mar. 11 Session 6 Wednesday, Mar. 14 Session 7 Sunday, Mar. 18 Session 8 Sunday, Mar. 18 Session 9 Wednesday, Mar. 21 Session 10 Wednesday, Mar. 38 LGT 4: Course 314050 Pre-Course Friday, Mar. 30 Session 1 Sunday, Apr. 1 Session 2 Sunday, Apr. 1 Session 3 Monday, Apr. 2 Session 4 Monday, Apr. 2 Session 5 Tuesday, Apr. 3 Session 6 Tuesday, Apr. 3 Session 7 Wednesday, Apr. 4 Session 8 Thursday, Apr. 5 Session 9 Thursday, Apr. 5 Session 10 Friday, Apr. 6

Begins Ends March - 2012 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm 9:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm 9:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm 6:30pm 9:30pm April – 2012 8:00pm 9:30pm 9:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 9:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 9:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 9:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm

LGT 5: Course 314051 Pre-Course Friday, June 8 Session 1 Sunday, June 10 Session 2 Sunday, June 10 Session 3 Monday, June 11 Session 4 Monday, June 11 Session 5 Tuesday, June 12 Session 6 Tuesday, June 12 Session 7 Wednesday, June 13 Session 8 Thursday, June 14 Session 9 Thursday, June 14 Session 10 Friday, June 15

June – 2012 8:00pm 9:30am 1:00pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 6:30pm

9:30pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 9:00pm 5:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 5:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center

Session Date Begins Ends LGT 3: Course 312899 Mar.Apr. - 2012 Pre-course Friday, Mar. 30 6:30pm 9:00pm Session 1 Saturday, Mar. 31 10:00am 1:00pm Session 2 Saturday, Mar 31 1:00pm 4:30pm 8:30am 11:30am Session 3 Monday, Apr. 2 Session 4 Monday, Apr. 2 11:30am 3:00pm Session 5 Wednesday, Apr. 4 8:30am 11:30am Session 6 Wednesday, Apr. 4 11:30am 3:00pm Session 7 Thursday, Apr. 5 8:30am 11:30am Session 8 Thursday, Apr. 5 11:30am 3:00pm Session 9 Friday, Apr. 6 8:30am 11:30am Session 10 Friday, Apr. 6 11:30am 3:00pm LGT 4: Course 312900 Mar.Apr. - 2012 Pre-course Friday, Mar. 30 6:30pm 9:30pm Session 1 Sunday, Apr. 1 8:30am 12:00pm Session 2 Sunday, Apr. 1 12:00pm 3:00pm Session 3 Monday, Apr. 2 3:30pm 6:30pm Session 4 Monday, Apr. 2 6:30pm 9:30pm Session 5 Wednesday, Apr. 4 3:30pm 6:30pm Session 6 Wednesday, Apr. 4 6:30pm 9:30pm 3:30pm 6:30pm Session 7 Thursday, Apr. 5 Session 8 Thursday, Apr. 5 6:30pm 9:30pm Session 9 Friday, Apr. 6 3:30pm 6:30pm Session 10 Friday, Apr. 6 6:30pm 9:30pm LGT 5: Course 281346 June - 2012 Pre-course Wednesday, June 13 6:30pm 9:00pm Session 1 Friday, June 15 9:00am 11:00am Session 2 Friday, June 15 11:00am 2:00pm Session 3 Friday, June 15 2:00pm 4:00pm Session 4 Monday, June 18 9:00am 12:00pm Session 5 Monday, June 18 12:00pm 3:30pm Session 6 Tuesday, June 19 9:00am 12:00pm Session 7 Tuesday, June 19 12:00pm 3:30pm Session 8 Wednesday, June 20 9:00am 12:00pm Session 9 Wednesday, June 20 12:00pm 3:30pm Session 10 Thursday, June 21 9:00am 3:30pm

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center

Session Date LGT 3: Course 314509 Pre-course Friday, Mar. 30 Session 1 Monday, Apr. 2 Session 2 Monday, Apr. 2 Session 3 Tuesday, Apr. 3 Session 4 Tuesday, Apr. 3 Session 5 Wednesday, Apr. 4 Session 6 Wednesday, Apr. 4 Session 7 Thursday, Apr. 5 Session 8 Thursday, Apr. 5 Session 9 Friday, Apr. 6 Session 10 Friday, Apr. 6 LGT 4: Course 314510 Pre-course Thursday, Mar. 1 Session 1 Saturday, Mar. 3 Session 2 Saturday, Mar. 3 Session 3 Monday, Mar. 5 Session 4 Thursday, Mar. 8 Session 5 Saturday, Mar. 10 Session 6 Saturday, Mar. 10 Session 7 Monday, Mar. 12 Session 8 Thursday, Mar. 15 Session 9 Saturday, Mar. 17 Session 10 Saturday, Mar. 17 LGT 5: Course 314511 Pre-course Tuesday, Apr. 10 Session 1 Friday, Apr. 13 Session 2 Sunday, Apr. 15 Session 3 Sunday, Apr. 15 Session 4 Tuesday, Apr. 17 Session 5 Friday, Apr. 20 Session 6 Sunday, Apr. 22 Session 7 Sunday, Apr. 22 Session 8 Tuesday, Apr. 24 Session 9 Friday, Apr. 27 Session 10 Sunday, Apr. 29

Begins Ends April – 2012 6:00pm 9:30pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 8:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm March - 2012 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 4:00pm April - 2012 6:00pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 6:00pm 9:30pm 9:00am 4:00pm

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Part-time temporary work is available at our indoor pools for Lifeguards, Instructors, Cashiers and Swim Coaches. Training and certification is available. For more infor­mation, contact a facility super­visor at the indoor pool nearest you, or call the Aquatics Office at 240-777-6860.

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LGT 6: Course 314512 Pre-course Wednesday, May 2 Session 1 Friday, May 4 Session 2 Saturday, May 5 Session 3 Saturday, May 5 Session 4 Monday, May 7 Session 5 Friday, May 11 Session 6 Saturday, May 12 Session 7 Saturday, May 12 Session 8 Monday, May 14 Session 9 Friday, May 18 Session 10 Saturday, May 19 LGT 7: Course 314513 Pre-course Friday, Jun. 1 Session 1 Sunday, Jun. 3 Session 2 Sunday, Jun. 3 Session 3 Monday, Jun. 4 Session 4 Thursday, Jun. 7 Session 5 Friday, Jun. 8 Session 6 Sunday, Jun. 10 Session 7 Sunday, Jun. 10 Session 8 Monday, Jun. 11 Session 9 Thursday, Jun. 14 Session 10 Friday, Jun. 15 LGT 8: Course 314540 Pre-course Wednesday, Jun. 13 Session 1 Saturday, Jun. 16 Session 2 Saturday, Jun. 16 Session 3 Sunday, Jun. 17 Session 4 Sunday, Jun. 17 Session 5 Monday, Jun. 18 Session 6 Tuesday, Jun. 19 Session 7 Wednesday, Jun. 20 Session 8 Thursday, Jun. 21 Session 9 Friday, Jun. 22 Session 10 Saturday, Jun. 23

Olney Swim Center

Session Date LGT 3: Course 315632 Pre-course Saturday, Feb. 25 Session 1 Sunday, Feb. 26 Session 2 Wednesday, Feb. 29 Session 3 Sunday, Mar. 4 Session 4 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Session 5 Sunday, Mar. 11 Session 6 Wednesday, Mar 14 Session 7 Sunday, Mar. 18 Session 8 Wednesday Mar, 21 Session 9 Sunday, Mar. 25 Session 10 Sunday, Apr. 1 LGT 4: Course 315633 Pre-course Saturday, Mar 31 Session 1 Sunday, Apr 1 Session 2 Monday, Apr 2 Session 3 Monday, Apr 2 Session 4 Tuesday, Apr 3 Session 5 Tuesday, Apr 3 Session 6 Wednesday, Apr 4 Session 7 Wednesday, Apr 4 Session 8 Thursday, Apr 5 Session 9 Thursday, Apr 5 Session 10 Friday, Apr 6

May - 2012 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am June - 2012 6:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm June - 2012 6:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 9:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am

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Begins Ends March - 2012 4:00pm 5:30pm 1:00am 5:00pm 6:30pm 10:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 10:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 10:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 10:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm April - 2012 4:00pm 5:30pm 9:00am 12:30pm 9:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 9:00am 12:30pm

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Register online at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec LGT 5: Course 315634 Pre-course Saturday, Apr. 14 Session 1 Sunday, Apr. 15 Session 2 Wednesday, Apr. 18 Session 3 Sunday, Apr. 22 Session 4 Wednesday, Apr. 25 Session 5 Sunday, Apr. 29 Session 6 Wednesday, May 2 Session 7 Sunday, May. 6 Session 8 Wednesday May, 9 Session 9 Sunday, May. 13 Session 10 Sunday, May. 20 LGT 6: Course 315635 Pre-course Saturday, June 16 Session 1 Sunday, June 17 Session 2 Monday, June 18 Session 3 Monday, June 18 Session 4 Tuesday, June 19 Session 5 Tuesday, June 19 Session 6 Wednesday, June 20 Session 7 Wednesday, June 20 Session 8 Thursday, June 21 Session 9 Thursday, June 21 Session 10 Friday, June 22

April - 2012 4:00pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm June - 2012 4:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 1:00pm 9:00am 1:00pm 9:00am 1:00pm 9:00am 1:00pm 9:00am

5:30pm 5:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 12:30pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 12:30pm

CPR/AED FPR

$85

This course will certify you in CPR/AED/FPR (for lifeguarding). Participants should be CURRENTLY lifeguard certified by the American Red Cross.

Registrants need to bring their own pocket mask and lifeguarding textbook. Pocket masks are available for $15.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center Session Date CPR/AED/FPR 1: Course 314075 Session 1 Monday, Feb. 20 CPR/AED/FPR 2: Course 314079 Session 1 Friday, May 25

Begins

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2:00pm

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Germantown Indoor Swim Center

Session Date CPR/AED/FPR 2: Course 314076 Session 1 Thursday, Mar. 29 CPR/AED/FPR 3: Course 314072 Session 1 Tuesday, Apr. 24 CPR/AED/FPR 4: Course 314073 Session 1 Tuesday, May 8 CPR/AED/FPR 5: Course 314077 Session 1 Tuesday, May 15 CPR/AED/FPR 6: Course 314078 Session 1 Tuesday, May 22

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Pool Operator Course $130 This course will prepare the student to take the Montgomery County Pool Operators test. Students must be at least 17 years of age. The student must attend all classes. Classes are held at MCR Building, 4010 Randolph Rd. in the theater. The second class of each session will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center.

Note: The student must apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for the County Pool Operators License. For further information call 240-777-6860.

MCR – Office (Theatre)

Session Date Begins Ends February - 2012 Course 314053 Session 1 Saturday, Feb. 18 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm Session 2 Sunday, Feb. 19 Course 314054 April - 2012 Session 1 Monday, Apr. 2 5:00pm 9:00pm 5:00pm 9:00pm Session 2 Tuesday, Apr. 3 Session 3 Wednesday, Apr. 4 5:00pm 9:00pm Course 314055 May - 2012 Session 1 Saturday, May 12 10:00am 4:00pm Session 2 Sunday, May 13 10:00am 4:00pm Course 314057 June - 2012 Session 1 Tuesday, Jun. 12 5:00pm 9:00pm Session 2 Wednesday, June 13 5:00pm 9:00pm Session 3 Thursday, Jun. 14 5:00pm 9:00pm

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center

Session Date Course 314058 Session 1 Monday, July 9 Session 2 Tuesday, July 10

Begins Ends July - 2012 10:00am 4:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm

Pool Operator Review Course

$80

MCR – Office (Theatre)

Session Date Course 314056 Session 1 Saturday, Feb. 18 Course 314059 Session 1 Saturday, May 12

Begins Ends February - 2012 10:00am 2:00pm May - 2012 10:00am 2:00pm

“Learning to be a Pool Operator was fantastic! Now I have the knowledge to get a license and run a pool.”

Eunice Kennedy Shirver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center) Course 314060 Session 1 Monday, Jul. 9

July - 2012 10:00am

2:00pm

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Swim Lessons Swim Lesson Registration will begin

February 15th at 6:30am

No registrations will be processed before this time.

Indoor courses meet for six 30-minute sessions. Fees range from $50 to $60 depending on the level and the number of participants. Non-County residents are charged an additional $15 fee.

Please read the course descriptions carefully. Select the course level for which the student has mastered all the prerequisite skills. By choosing the appropriate level, the student will be more likely to succeed. Please check all course dates to determine which classes will best accommodate the student’s needs.

Ways to Register for Swim Lessons Online registration at recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov. Internet users 8 RecWeb must pay their account in full. Online registration is recommended. Please create your account by February 10.

I Walk in at Aquatic Facilities Registrations can be processed at any of our pools.

Please note the following: PLEASE CHECK EACH POOL’S LISTINGS FOR • Parents...in order to assist us in offering a quality program for your child, LESSON SCHEDULE CHANGES, DUE TO FACILITY we ask that you do not remain at the class unless it is otherwise stated in CONFLICTS. LESSONS WILL BE HELD ON ALL the description. Experience has shown that children are easily distracted.

OTHER DAYS THE FACILITY IS OPEN. PLEASE • Observation is allowed from designated areas ONLY. At some facilities REGISTER ACCORDINGLY. THERE ARE NO MAKEclear observation may not be possible.

UPS OR REFUNDS FOR MISSED CLASSES. • The fee covers only the lessons and no other use of the facility.

• Participants may enter the locker rooms only 10 minutes before the Screening start of class. is available to • Lesson questions should be directed to the facility where you wish to evaluate the student’s enroll. abilities at each pool.

• Withdrawal policies will be STRICTLY followed and applies to class Call the pool of your choice transfers.

• At each level of swim instruction, various skills will be taught. For and speak to the Lesson a detailed list of specific skills, please inquire at the pool where Supervisor for evaluation you will be taking lessons. You may also view our skill cards at times (bring a suit

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Guidelines for Placement in Swim Classes Parent-Assisted Lessons Waterbabies (Ages 6 mo – 18 mo)

Aquatots (Ages 18 mo – 3yr)

Class Objectives: Parent-assisted water orientation classes. Children will learn basic water adjustment skills and begin to master simple swimming skills (submerging, floating, kicking and arm stroking). Parents will gain the knowledge and skills to work comfortably with their child in the water.

Pre-School (Ages 3yr – 5yr)

Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Have one adult participant per child and wear swim diapers and tight-fitting rubber pants under the suit if not potty-trained

Level 1 Pre-Beginner (Ages 4 - 6)

Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Class Objectives: Students who need to learn water adjustment skills. Students will be introduced to water entry, front and back floating, kicking, bobbing, blowing bubbles and arm strokes.

Adult (Ages 14+) Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Function well in a group setting without parents since parents DO NOT accompany children.

Level 2 Pre-Beginner (Ages 4 - 6)

Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Class Objectives: Students who are already water adjusted. Students must be able to submerge for 3 seconds and float on their front. Students will be introduced to basic swimming skills: front and back glides, kicking, arm strokes on front and back, and rhythmic breathing.

Adult (Ages 14+) Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Enter water, front and back float, kick, blow bubbles and arm strokes. Parents DO NOT accompany children.

Level 3 Pre-Beginner (Ages 4 - 6)

Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Class Objectives: Students who can already swim a combined stroke on the front and back, using a kick and arm stroke for a minimum of 5 yards.

Students will be introduced to back crawl, elementary backstroke kick, treading water and rhythmic breathing. Students will also work on improving front crawl.

Adult (Ages 14+) Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Use basic swimming skills: front and back glides, kicking, arm strokes on front and back, and rhythmic breathing. Parents DO NOT accompany children.

Level 4 Pre-Beginner (Ages 4 - 6)

Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Class Objectives: Students who can already swim a coordinated front and back crawl for 15 yards (across the width of the pool) and are comfortable in deep water. Students will be introduced to elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Students will also work on perfecting front crawl, back crawl and treading water.

Adult (Ages 14+) Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Back crawl, elementary backstroke kick, treading water and rhythmic breathing and a proficient front crawl.

Level 5 Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Adult (Ages 14+)

Class Objectives: Students who can swim 1 length of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke in good form, tread water, and dive into and swim in deep water. Students will be introduced to sidestroke and fine tune breaststroke. Students will also work on refining all previous strokes.

Class Requirements: Elementary backstroke and breastroke and highly proficient front crawl.

Level 6 Youth (Ages 7 – 13)

Adult (Ages 14+)

Class Objectives: Students who can swim 2 lengths of front and back crawl in good form and 15 yards of breaststroke. Students will be introduced to turns, dolphin kick and surface dives. Students will also work on sidestroke, refining all other strokes and endurance.

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Class Requirements: On the first day of class, students must be able to: Have achieved a proficient level in all previous strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breastroke)

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Waterbabies

Designed for children 6 to 18 months. Basic water adjustment skills are taught. Infants/children who are not toilet trained MUST wear separate rubber/vinyl pants. An adult in a swimsuit must accompany EACH student in the water. Class size is limited to 10 parent/child registrations.

6 Sessions

$50

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Tu Th Th Sa M Tu Th Th Sa Su

4:30pm - 5:00pm 10:10am -10:40am 5:50pm - 6:20pm 10:15am -10:45am 5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 10:10am -10:40am 4:30pm - 5:00pm 10:15am -10:45am 9:15am - 9:45am

Sa Su Tu Tu Sa Su

10:50am -11:20am 10:50am -11:20am 9:40am -10:10am 10:15am -10:45am 10:50am -11:20am 10:50am -11:20am

Aquatots

Designed for children 18 months to 3 years. Basic water adjustment skills and simple water skills are taught.

Infants/children who are not toilet trained MUST wear separate rubber/vinyl pants. An adult in a swimsuit must accompany EACH student in the water. Class size is limited to 10 parent/child registrations.

6 Sessions

$50

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6:10pm - 6:40pm 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 11:05am -11:35am 12:25pm -12:55pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 11:05am -11:35am 12:25pm -12:55pm

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10:00am -10:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:00am -10:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:00am -10:30am 5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm 9:00am - 9:30am 11:00am -11:30am 10:00am -10:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:00am -10:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:00am -10:30am 5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:00am -11:30am 9:00am - 9:30am

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5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 10:00am -10:30am 11:20am -11:50am 6:30pm - 7:00pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 5:10pm - 5:40pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:00am -10:30am 11:20am -11:50am

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10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 11:30am -12:00pm 10:15am -10:45am 5:55pm - 6:25pm 9:40am -10:10am 6:30pm - 7:00pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 9:40am -10:10am 5:55pm - 6:25pm 10:15am -10:45am 10:10am -10:40am 9:00am - 9:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm

Pre-School

Designed for children 3-5 years of age. Basic water adjustment continues, but simple water skills are now emphasized. Infants/children who are not toilet trained MUST wear separate rubber/vinyl pants. An adult in a swim suit must accompany EACH student in the water.

Class size is limited to 10 parent/child registrations.

6 Sessions

$50

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Aquatics 240.777.6860

5:30pm - 6:00pm 11:05am -11:35am 1:05pm - 1:35pm 10:25am -10:55am 11:45am -12:15pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 11:05am -11:35am 1:05pm - 1:35pm 10:25am -10:55am 11:45am -12:15pm

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3:30pm - 4:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 11:00am -11:30am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 10:20am -10:50am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 11:00am -11:30am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 10:20am -10:50am 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:00pm -12:30pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 5:10pm - 5:40pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 10:40am -11:10am 12:00pm -12:30pm

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9:30am -10:00am 12:50pm - 1:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:55pm - 6:25pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 9:40am -10:10am 5:55pm - 6:25pm 9:30am -10:00am 12:10pm -12:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 9:00am - 9:30am 6:20pm - 6:50pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm

Olney Swim Center 6 Sessions

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Pre-Beginner-Level 1 Designed for children 4-6 years old. Parents DO NOT accompany children. This class is for students who need to learn basic water adjustment skills. Class size is limited to 5 students.

6 Sessions

$59

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10:20am -10:50am 9:30am -10:00am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 4:50pm - 5:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 3:30pm - 4:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:40am -10:10am 10:20am -10:50am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:20am -10:50am 12:20pm -12:50pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:30am -10:00am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 4:50pm - 5:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:30am -11:00am 3:30pm - 4:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 10:30am -11:00am 10:00am -10:30am 10:00am -10:30am 9:40am -10:10am 10:20am -10:50am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:00am - 9:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Pre-Beginner-Level 2 Designed for children 4-6 years old. Parents DO NOT accompany children. This class is for students who are already water adjusted. Students must be able to submerge for 3 seconds and float on their front. Class size is limited to 6 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325338 325339 325340 325329 325330 325331 325332 325333 325334 325335 325336 325337 325341 325342 325343 325344 325345 325346 325359 325360 325358 325347 325349 325350 325351 325352 325353 325354 325355 325356 325357 325361 325362 325348

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321826 321827 321828 321829 321831 321830 321818 321819 321820 321821 321822 321823 321824 321825 321840 321842 321843 321845 321844 321832 321833 321834 321835 321836 321837 321838 321839

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M Tu Tu W Th F Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su M Tu W Th F Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su

5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:30am -10:00am 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 4:10pm - 4:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 9:00am - 9:30am 9:40am -10:10am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:40am -10:10am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 4:10pm - 4:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 9:00am - 9:30am 9:40am -10:10am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:40am -10:10am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325800 325801 325802 325803 325805 325804 325806 325807 325794 325795 325796 325797 325798 325799 325812 325813 325811 325814 325815 325816 325817 325818 325819 325820 325808 325809 325810

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4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 10:00am -10:30am 11:20am -11:50am 12:00pm -12:30pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 10:10am -10:40am 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 10:00am -10:30am 12:00pm -12:30pm 9:15am - 9:45am

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Olney Swim Center 6 Sessions

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Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su Su Tu Tu Th Th Th M M M W W Tu Tu Tu Th Th Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su Su Su M M M M W W

$57

9:30am -10:10am 10:10am -10:50am 10:50am -11:20am 11:30am -12:00pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 11:30am -12:00pm 11:30am -12:00pm 5:55pm - 6:25pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:55pm - 6:25pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:15pm - 5:45pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 5:55pm - 6:25pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:15pm - 4:45pm 5:55pm - 6:25pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 12:10pm -12:40pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 11:30am -12:00pm 11:30am -12:00pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 6:20pm - 6:50pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Pre-Beginner-Level 3 Designed for children 4-6 years old. Parents DO NOT accompany children. This class is for students who can already swim a combined stroke on their front and back, using a kick and arm stroke for a minimum of 5 yards.

Class size is limited to 6 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325371 325364 325365 325366 325367 325368 325369 325370 325372 325373 325374 325375 325376 325377 325385 325378 325379 325380 325381 325382 325383 325384 325386 325387 325388

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M Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th M Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Tu, Th Tu, Th Tu, Th

5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:45am -10:15am 10:25am -10:55am 12:25pm -12:55pm 1:05pm - 1:35pm 10:25am -10:55am 11:05am -11:35am 11:45am -12:15pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:45am -10:15am 10:25am -10:55am 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 11:05am -11:35am 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 4:50pm - 5:20pm

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montgomerycountymd.gov/rec Aquatics 240.777.6860

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325824 325825 325821 325822 325823 325826 325827 325831 325832 325828 325829 325830 325833

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Olney Swim Center

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321798 321799 321800 321801 321803 321804 321802 321791 321792 321793 321794 321795 321796 321797 321812 321813 321814 321815 321816 321817 321805 321806 321807 321808 321809 321810 321811

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M Tu W W Th Th F Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su M Tu W W Th Th Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su Su

5:30pm - 6:00pm 4:10pm - 4:40pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 4:50pm - 5:20pm 10:30am -11:00am 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:40am -10:10am 10:20am -10:50am 11:00am -11:30am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 4:10pm - 4:40pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 4:50pm - 5:20pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:40am -10:10am 10:20am -10:50am 11:00am -11:30am 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Tu Th Sa Sa Su Tu Tu Th Th Sa Sa Su Su

7:10pm - 7:40pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 10:15am -10:45am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 11:20am -11:50am 7:10pm - 7:40pm 7:50pm - 8:20pm 5:50pm - 6:20pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 10:15am -10:45am 12:20pm -12:50pm 10:40am -11:10am 12:00pm -12:30pm

Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su M W W Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su M M W W

9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 12:10pm -12:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 10:50am -11:20am 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Adapted Aquatics

This is a learn-to-swim program for children ages 4 to 15 who have special needs. These classes are taught in a small group environment. Each child will have an assigned volunteer with them at all times. All participants must fill out and sign the information and release form at the first class. Students will not be able to participate until this form is on file. Students are allowed to be registered for ONLY one (1) class per session. Class size is limited to 8 students.

6 Sessions

$55

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321513 321514 321515 321516

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Sa Sa Sa Sa

9:45am -10:25am 10:35am -11:15am 10:35am -11:15am 9:45am -10:25am

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Pre-Beginner-Level 4

Youth-Level 1

6 Sessions

6 Sessions

Designed for children 4-6 years old. Parents DO NOT accompany children. This class is for students who can already swim a coordinated front and back crawl for 15 yards (across the width of the pool) and are comfortable in deep water. Class size is limited to 6 students. $57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325393 325394 325395 325396 325397

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Sa Sa Su Sa Su

11:45am -12:15pm 1:05pm - 1:35pm 11:05am -11:35am 11:05am -11:35am 11:05am -11:35am

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Th Sa Sa Su Su Th Sa Sa Su Su

6:10pm - 6:40pm 11:00am -11:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 11:00am -11:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325835 325836 325834 325837 325839 325838

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Olney Swim Center 324255 324256 324257 324258 324259 324260

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Tu Th Su Th Sa Su

7:10pm - 7:40pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 10:40am -11:10am 7:10pm - 7:40pm 10:15am -10:45am 11:20am -11:50am

Sa Su W Sa Su M

12:10pm -12:40pm 10:50am -11:20am 7:00pm - 8:00pm 12:10pm -12:40pm 9:30am -10:00am 7:00pm - 8:00pm

“My son can’t wait for his next lesson. They are just sooo much fun!”

Aquatics 240.777.6860

Designed for children at least 7 years old. These classes are primarily taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). This class is for students who need to learn basic water adjustment skills. Class size is limited to 8 students. $52

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M Sa Sa Su Su M Sa Sa Su

6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:25am -10:55am 12:25pm -12:55pm 10:25am -10:55am 11:05am -11:35am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:25am -10:55am 1:05pm - 1:35pm 10:25am -10:55am

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M Sa Su M Sa Su

6:10pm - 6:40pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:40am -10:10am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 9:40am -10:10am

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325869 325870 325867 325871 325868 325872 325873 325874 325875 325876 325877

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Olney Swim Center 324281 324282 325683 324283 324285 325684 324284 324288 324286 324287

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Tu W Sa Sa Su M Tu Th Th Sa Su

6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 10:40am -11:10am 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 5:10pm - 5:40pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 10:40am -11:10am

Sa Su Tu M Tu Th Sa Sa W W

9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 5:15pm - 5:45pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:15pm - 5:45pm 9:30am -10:00am 9:30am -10:00am 7:30pm - 8:00am 6:20pm - 6:50pm

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Youth-Level 2

Designed for children at least 7 years old. These classes are primarily taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). This class is for students who are already water adjusted. Students must be able to submerge for 3 seconds and float on their front. Class size is limited to 8 students.

6 Sessions

$52

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325125 325121 325122 325123 325124 325130 325126 325127 325128 325129

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W Sa Sa Su Su W Sa Sa Su Su

5:30pm - 6:00pm 9:45am -10:15am 11:05am -11:35am 9:45am -10:15am 11:45am -12:15pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 1:05pm - 1:35pm 9:45am -10:15am 11:45am -12:15pm

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Tu Sa Sa Su Su Tu Sa Sa Su Su

5:30pm - 6:00pm 10:20am -10:50am 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 10:20am -10:50am 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:40am -12:10pm 12:20pm -12:50pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325881 325878 325879 325880 325883 325884 325885 325882

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Olney Swim Center 324289 324290 324291 324292 325685 324293 326854 324297 325686 324294 324295 324296 324298

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W Sa Sa Su Tu Th Sa Su

4:30pm - 5:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 1:00pm - 1:30pm 12:00pm -12:30pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 11:40am -12:10pm 11:20am -11:50am

Sa Sa Su Su Th M W Th Th Sa Sa Su M

10:50am -11:20am 12:50pm - 1:20pm 9:30am -10:00am 10:10am -10:40am 5:15pm - 5:45pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 5:15pm - 5:45pm 10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 9:30am -10:00am 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Youth-Level 3

Designed for children at least 7 years old. These classes are primarily taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). This class is for students who can already swim a combined stroke on their front and back, using a kick and arm stroke for a minimum of 5 yards. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$50

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325161 325157 325158 325159 325160 325165 325162 325163 325164

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W Sa Sa Su Su W Sa Sa Su

6:10pm - 6:40pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 1:05pm - 1:35pm 10:25am -10:55am 12:25pm -12:55pm 6:10pm - 6:40pm 9:45am -10:15am 11:05am -11:35am 10:25am -10:55am

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321728 321729 321730 321731 321732 321733 321734 321735 321736 321737

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Sa Sa Sa Su Su Sa Sa Sa Su Su

9:40am -10:10am 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 10:20am -10:50am 11:00am -11:30am 9:40am -10:10am 11:00am -11:30am 11:40am -12:10pm 10:20am -10:50am 11:00am -11:30am

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325889 325886 325887 325888 325894 325891 325892 325893 325890

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Olney Swim Center 324300 324301 324302 324303 324304 324305 324306 324312 324307 324308 324309 324310

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Th Sa Sa Su Su Th Sa Sa Su

7:50pm - 8:20pm 10:15am -10:45am 11:40am -12:10pm 11:20am -11:50am 10:40am -11:10am 7:50pm - 8:20pm 11:40am -12:10pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 11:20am -11:50am

Sa Sa Su Su W Sa Sa Sa Su Su M W

10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 10:10am -10:40am 11:30am -12:00pm 9:00am - 9:30am 10:10am -10:40am 10:50am -11:20am 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm

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Youth-Level 4

Designed for children at least 7 years old; these classes are taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). For students who can already swim a coordinated front and back crawl for 15 yards (across the width of the pool) and are comfortable in deep water. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$50

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325166 325167 325168 325178 325169 325170 325171

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Sa Sa Su Su Sa Sa Su

11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 11:05am -11:35am 12:25pm -12:55pm 1:05pm - 1:35pm 12:25pm -12:55pm

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321720 321721 321722 321723 321724 321725 321726 321727

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325897 325895 325901 325896 325899 325900 325898

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Olney Swim Center 324313 324314 324315 324316 324320 324317 324318 324319 324322 324321

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7:50pm - 8:20pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 10:15am -10:45am 10:00am -10:30am 10:15am -10:45am 12:20pm -12:50pm 12:00pm -12:30pm

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Youth-Level 5

Designed for children at least 7 years old. These classes are primarily taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). This class is for students who can swim 1 length of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary backstroke in good form, tread water, and dive into and swim in deep water. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$50

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325172 325173 325174 325363 325175 325176 325177

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Sa Sa Su Su Sa Sa Su

11:05am -11:35am 11:45am -12:15pm 11:05am -11:35am 9:45am -10:15am 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 11:05am -11:35am

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321716 321717 321718 321719

2/25 2/26 4/14 4/15

Sa Su Sa Su

1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325904 325902 325905 325903 325906 325907 325908

2/23 2/25 2/25 2/26 4/10 4/14 4/14

Olney Swim Center 324323 324324 324330 324325 324326 324327 324328 324329

2/18 2/19 2/27 2/29 4/14 4/14 4/15 4/16

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7:50pm - 8:20pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 11:00am -11:30am 10:40am -11:10am 7:50pm - 8:20pm 11:00am -11:30am 12:20pm -12:50pm

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12:10pm -12:40pm 10:50am -11:20am 7:30pm - 8:00pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 12:10pm -12:40pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 11:30am -12:00pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm

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Youth-Level 6

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center

Designed for children at least 7 years old. These classes are primarily taught in the Main Pool (3 1/2 ft and deeper). This class is for students who can swim 2 lengths of front and back crawl in good form and 15 yards of breaststroke. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$50

2/21 2/25 2/26 4/10 4/14 4/15

Tu Sa Su Tu Sa Su

8:30pm - 9:00pm 10:15am -10:45am 11:20am -11:50am 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:30am -10:00am 9:15am - 9:45am

Sa Th Sa W

10:50am -11:20am 7:10pm - 7:40pm 10:50am -11:20am 7:30pm - 8:00pm

Germantown Indoor Swim Center

Olney Swim Center

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center

Adult-Level 2

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12:25pm -12:55pm 11:45am -12:15pm 12:25pm -12:55pm 9:45am -10:15am

12:20pm -12:50pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 12:20pm -12:50pm 12:20pm -12:50pm

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Olney Swim Center 324331 324332 324333 324334

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Tu Sa Su Th Sa

7:50pm - 8:20pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 12:00pm -12:30pm 7:50pm - 8:20pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Sa Su Sa Su

12:10pm -12:40pm 11:30am -12:00pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm 11:30am -12:00pm

Adult-Level 1

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who are fearful of the water and/or may have had a bad experience in the water. Basic water adjustment skills will be taught. Class size is limited to 6 students.

6 Sessions

$59

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 324898 324896 324897 324900 324899 324901

2/20 3/3 3/4 4/16 4/28 4/29

M Sa Su M Sa Su

5:30pm - 6:00pm 11:05am -11:35am 10:25am -10:55am 5:30pm - 6:00pm 11:05am -11:35am 10:25am -10:55am

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Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who are already water adjusted. Students must be able to submerge for 3 seconds and float on their front. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center

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8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 10:20am -10:50am 8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 10:20am -10:50am

$57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 324904 324902 324903 324907 324905 324906

2/20 3/3 3/4 4/16 4/28 4/29

M Sa Su M Sa Su

6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:25am -10:55am 9:45am -10:15am 6:10pm - 6:40pm 10:25am -10:55am 9:45am -10:15am

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325735 325736 325737 325739 325738

2/23 2/26 4/12 4/14 4/15

Th Su Th Sa Su

8:30pm - 9:00pm 10:00am -10:30am 8:30pm - 9:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 10:00am -10:30am

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321523 321524

2/25 4/14

Olney Swim Center 324128 324129 324131 324130

2/18 2/21 4/10 4/14

Sa Sa

10:20am -10:50am 10:20am -10:50am

Sa Tu Tu Sa

11:30am -12:00pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm 11:30am -12:00pm

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Adult-Level 3

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who can already swim a combined stroke on their front and back, using a kick and arm stroke for a minimum of 5 yards. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325058 325059 325060 325061

3/3 3/4 4/28 4/29

Sa Su Sa Su

9:45am -10:15am 12:25pm -12:55pm 9:45am -10:15am 12:25pm -12:55pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325741 325740 325742 325743

2/21 2/25 4/10 4/14

Tu Sa Tu Sa

8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:00am -11:30am 8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:00am -11:30am

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321525 321526

2/25 4/14

Olney Swim Center 324132 324133 324135 324134

2/18 2/23 4/10 4/14

Sa Sa

9:40am -10:10am 9:40am -10:10am

Sa Th Tu Sa

12:10pm -12:50pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 7:10pm - 7:40pm 12:10pm -12:40pm

Adult-Level 4

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who can already swim a coordinated front and back crawl for 15 yards (across the width of the pool) and are comfortable in deep water. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Germantown Indoor Swim Center 325108 325109 325110 325111

3/3 3/4 4/28 4/29

Sa Su Sa Su

11:45am -12:15pm 11:45am -12:15pm 11:45am -12:15pm 11:45am -12:15pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center 325744 325745

2/23 4/12

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Adult-Level 5

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who can swim 1 length of front and back crawl, 15 yards of elementary back stroke in good form, tread water, and dive into and swim in deep water. Class size is limited to 10 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321531 321532

2/22 4/11

Olney Swim Center 324140

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8:30pm - 9:00pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm

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7:45pm - 8:15pm

Adult-Swim for Conditioning 1

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who can swim 25 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke. Students will further refine technical skills and learn to develop their own conditioning program.

Class size limited to 15 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321533 321534

2/20 4/9

M M

8:30pm - 9:00pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm

Adult-Swim for Conditioning 2

Designed for teenagers and adults (14 years and older) who can swim 50 meters of freestyle. This class will provide technical training and is an opportunity for prospective lifeguards to establish swimming proficiency.

Class size limited to 15 students.

6 Sessions

$57

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321912 321913

2/20 4/9

M M

8:30pm - 9:00pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm

Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center 321528 321527 321530 321529

2/21 2/26 4/10 4/15

Olney Swim Center 324136 324137 324139 324138

2/18 2/23 4/12 4/14

Tu Su Tu Su

8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:40am -12:10pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 11:40am -12:10pm

Sa Th Th Sa

12:50pm - 1:20pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm 7:45pm - 8:15pm 12:50pm - 1:20pm

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The Recreation Department offers four ways to register for activities: RecWeb internet registration, walk-in registration, mail, and fax.

See page 170 for more information about each of these registration procedures.

A note about fax and mailed registrations: Our Customer Service representatives process faxed and mailed registrations as quickly as possible; but we cannot guarantee that these registrations will be processed immediately upon receipt. If there are walk-in customers at the Customer Service window when faxed or mailed registrations are received, the walk-in customers are served before the faxed or mailed registrations are processed. If faxed or mailed registration forms are received prior to the first official day of registration, these forms will be secured in a safe until registration begins. At that time, the faxed or mailed registrations will be processed, but may not necessarily be processed in the strict order that they were received, and all will be treated as if they arrived on the first day of registration.

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Part-time Staff are needed to lead a wide variety of activities.

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Call 240-777-6840 for information.

Contractual Instructors are needed to instruct professional quality classes for all ages. Send a resume and class proposal to: Montgomery County Recreation Contracts 4010 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Classes will not meet April 1 - 9 (Spring Break) and May 28.

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Coach Doug Club Holiday

Spring Break Classes Horseback Riding: Spring Break Camp

Ages 7-15: We are pleased to offer our popular horseback riding camp during spring break for children. All levels and abilities are welcomed. The children will begin each day with balance and coordination exercises. They will groom, ride, watch educational videos, plus much more.

It’s a week FULL of horse fun! Participants must wear long pants and smooth, hard soled shoes required--no tennis shoes, hiking boots, sandals, or open toe shoes.

Weight limit 200 pounds.

5 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327594 Camp Olympia 327595 Camp Olympia

$365 4/2 4/9

M-F 9:00am - 3:00pm M-F 9:00am - 3:00pm

Horseback Riding: One Day Camp

Ages 8-15: Enjoy the experience of horseback riding camp on your day off of school a great opportunity to try something new and exciting! Your child will learn how to work safely around horses, groom them, saddle them up, lead them, and basics of riding these beautiful animals.

Long pants and smooth, hard soled shoes are required.

No tennis shoes or hiking boots or anything that looks like either one.

1 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327597 Camp Olympia 327596 Camp Olympia

$75 3/30 F 4/9 M

9:00am - 3:00pm 9:00am - 3:00pm

One On One Spring break All-Sports Camp

Ages 6-12: This will be a one week camp during Spring Break 2012 which will combine different sports such as Basketball, and Capture the Flag into one fun-filled week.

The camp will be run by One on One’s expert instructors and will include instruction, contests, and games. There will be prizes and every camper will receive a T-shirt.

Class will not meet Tuesday, April 3rd.

4 Sessions Instructor: One on One Basketball 329107 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/2

Ages 3-13: Your Director will provide time to enjoy age appropriate sports, games, arts & crafts plus time to hang out with your friends. Features organized activities as well as special events. Club Holiday fits into everyone’s schedule! Participants choose the activities based on their own needs. Sports include soccer, basketball, kickball and others. In addition, we’ll have games as well as non-competitive activities designed for everyone’s enjoyment. Bring a bag lunch. Price includes all materials. Note: Ages 3-5 will rotate through age appropriate activities and may only register for the halfday session! For more information go to www.ctikids.com.

No class on Tuesday, April 3rd.

Ages 3-5

4 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 4/2 327097 Potomac CC 327099 Burning Tree ES 4/2

Ages 5-13

4 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327098 Potomac CC 4/2 327100 Burning Tree ES 4/2

$72 M-F 9:30am -12:30pm M-F 9:30am -12:30pm $144 M-F 9:30am - 3:30pm M-F 9:30am - 3:30pm

Coach Doug Club Holiday Extended Day

Ages 3-12: Children registered for Club Holiday, are eligible to register for an extended day program for an additional fee. The extended program provides supervised informal recreational activities for participants before and after Club Holiday. Half day participants are eligible for AM sessions only. For more information go to ctikids.com.

Camp will not meet on Tuseday, April 3rd.

4 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327181 Potomac CC 4/2 327183 Burning Tree ES 4/2 4 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327182 Potomac CC 4/2 327184 Burning Tree ES 4/2

$21 M-F 7:30am - 9:30am M-F 7:30am - 9:30am $26 M-F 3:30pm - 6:00pm M-F 3:30pm - 6:00pm

$148 M-F 10:00am - 4:00pm

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Arts and Crafts Youth Art Studio

Ages 7-12: Students will work with a variety of media and techniques while creating exciting projects. Special attention will be paid to composition, perspective, and color application. During this dynamic class students will gain and reinforce many skills which help them to produce high quality art work. 5$ material fee is due to instructor on first day additional supply list will be provided at the first class.

7 Sessions Instructor: Mrs. B 326892 Longwood CC

$63 4/21 Sa

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Draw and Clay

Ages 4-9: In this class we will study Penguins and their natural habitat. We will draw, paint, and sculpt out projects. May start date: Woolly Mammoth that’s right we will talk about and study this Jurassic animal; it’s habitat and other animals that live during the same time period. $10 material fee due to instructor for each session.

4 Sessions Instructor: Yolanda Prinsloo 327695 Bauer Drive CC 327696 Bauer Drive CC

Fine Arts

Right Brain Drawing Beginner

Ages 12 and Up: Discover how to unhinge preconception and draw what you see. Sharpen your powers of observation with a variety of exercises and see what you can create! Bring drawing paper, pencils (HB,B1,B4), ruler, erasers or $20 for materials fee due to instructor. $5 hand out fee due to instructor at class.

7 Sessions Instructor: Yolanda Prinsloo 327701 Potomac CC

7 Sessions Instructor: Yolanda Prinsloo 327699 Potomac CC

$119 4/16 M

7:15pm - 8:45pm

$39 4/18 W 5/16 W

5:30pm - 6:30pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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“Go Green” with Recreation!

$63 4/16 M 4/21 Sa

6:30pm - 7:30pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adventures in Art

Ages 5-10: Create exciting works of art using different types of media and techniques. Focus on drawing, painting, and composition. $5 material fee due on first day, additional supply list provided on first day. $63 4/21 Sa 10:15am -11:15am

Modern Masterpieces (painting)

Ages 5-10: Use color, shape and line to express emotions and creative ideas; objects are simplified and deconstructed. The art that results is very personal and unique. Draw, paint and voila - a masterpiece! $10 material fee due to instructor at class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Pyper H. Dixon 327726 Germantown CC

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Ages 12 and Up: If you have taken a beginner class with Yolanda Prinsloo in the past or have drawing experience.

Build on perceptions of drawing and explore new techniques in pencil, color pencil and/or watercolor. $20 material fee due to instructor at first class.

Ages 5-10: Fun lessons guide you step by step to draw awesome pictures and learn important skills. Please bring crayons, colored pencils, No. 2 pencils, erasers and paper to the first class. Warning - this class fills quickly! $10 material fee due to instructor at first class.

7 Sessions Instructor: Mrs. B 326890 Longwood CC

4/16 M

Right Brain Drawing Advanced

Drawing Made Easy

7 Sessions Instructor: Pyper H. Dixon 327723 Germantown CC 327722 East County CC

$119

$64 4/17 Tu 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Beginning Drawing with Kritt

Ages 18 and Up: All levels: No talent? No problem!

Buildings, landscapes, people and animals are all hiding in your pencil. I’ll show you how to get them out! If you can draw a stick figure, you’ve got all the skill you need.

All you’re missing is how to ‘see like an artist’, and I can teach you that. Call 301/989-1799 for supply list.

8 Sessions Instructor: Penny Kritt 327690 Kritt Studio 327691 Kritt Studio

$136 4/17 Tu 10:00am -12:00pm 4/17 Tu 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Beginning Painting with Kritt

Ages 18 and Up: Beg/Intermediate: Fast and fun, this class will get you off to a great start. Learn the basics, then everything is easier! See what paints are worth your money and how to use them the right way. We’ll paint easy things, from trees to a vase of flowers. Watercolor or acrylics. Call 301/989-1799 for supply list.

7 Sessions Instructor: Penny Kritt 327688 Kritt Studio 327689 Kritt Studio

$119 4/16 M 10:00am -12:00pm 4/16 M 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Chinese Watercolors

18 and Up: All levels are welcome. Join a local Chinese artist as she teaches you the essential brush strokes needed to paint the ‘Four Gentlemen’ of Chinese art and their variations. $28 material fee due to instructor at first class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Helene Sze McCarthy 327683 Blair, Montgomery HS 4/18 W

$136 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Acrylic Painting Techniques

Ages 14 and Up: All ability levels are welcome. Discover how to use a step by step approach that makes acrylics resemble the lush look of oils. Learn to create a painting you will be proud to hang in your home. You will love the results! Please bring several pictures of what you would like to paint. $8 material fee covers palette paper and extra paints due to instructor. Please call Margaret at 301-318.8319 for supply list.

7 Sessions Instructor: Margaret Deskin 327664 Bauer Drive CC

Oil or Acrylic Painting- Your Choice

Ages 18 and Up: Beginners/Intermediate Learn how to prepare the palette, how to start a painting, and how to mix and blend colors. Subjects include still life, landscape, figure or abstract. Frequent demonstrations and care of materials also included. This popular class fills quickly! Materials discussed at first class.

7 Sessions Instructor: Doris Haskel 327749 Norwood Local Park 8 Sessions Instructor: Doris Haskel 327750 Norwood Local Park 327751 Norwood Local Park

$119 4/16 M

9:45am -11:45am $136

4/17 Tu 9:45am -11:45am 4/18 W 9:45am -11:45am

Watercolor or Oil Painting Your Choice from A to Z

Ages 12 and Up: All levels are welcome. Beginners will be given structured lessons in composition, value, color mixing, different ways to start paintings, and will explore various oil painting techniques and materials; experienced painters can work independently. Individualized attention will be given in order to refine techniques and develop a personal style. Bring a sketch pad and a 4B pencil or charcoal to the first class. Materials discussed in the first class.

6 Sessions Instructor: Vivienne Cho 327684 Mid County CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Vivienne Cho 327685 Bauer Drive CC

$99 4/16 M

6:45pm - 8:45pm $132

4/17 Tu 12:40pm - 2:40pm

Let’s Draw! Beginning/Intermediate

Ages 10 and Up: A perfect class for older kids and adults to explore different drawing skills. Come find the artist in you! Great fun for families. Please register quickly for this popular class. Contact Pyper at 240-593-4404 for supply list.

7 Sessions Instructor: Pyper H. Dixon 327720 East County CC

$112 4/21 Sa 10:15am -12:15pm

$115 4/21 Sa 10:30am -12:30pm

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Pottery

Handcrafted Pottery All Levels

Pottery 1-2-3 (teen/adult)

Ages 14 and Up: Home schooled, homemaker, retired, self-employed or anyone else who wants to learn pottery.

Pottery has been know to calm even the worst bad day, come and see why. Hand-building and wheel work with low fire clay and glazes. Last class all glazing and no clay work, pick up two weeks after last class. $30 material fee includes clay, tools, firing and glazes.

4 Sessions Instructor: Abigail Dion 327712 Damascus CRC

$74 4/25 W

2:00am - 4:00pm

Introduction to Pottery

Ages 16 and Up: If you ever wanted to try pottery, this is the for you! Designed as an introductory class, you will learn handbuilding and wheel throwing, decorating, and glazing. $25 material fee due to instructor at class. Covers 25lbs of clay, glazes, slips and other consumables.

8 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Reid 327631 East County CC

$136 4/18 W

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Handcrafted Pottery Beginner/ intermediate

Ages 16 and Up: Introduction to techniques used in hand building pieces of functional and decorative pottery, and use of potter’s wheel. Basic information on clay bodies, firing, glazing, under glazes and slips. $25 material fee due to instructor at class.

10 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Reid 327638 Wheaton CC

$170 4/18 W 10:00am -12:00pm

Pottery at Sligo Creek

Ages 17 and Up: All levels and experience. Explore handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing techniques using mid-range stoneware (cone 6) with the instructor’s guidance. Fully equipped studio affords you the opportunity to discover and work toward your own creative goals. All artists have access to a potter’s wheel. $25 material fee due to instructor at class.

12 Sessions Instructor: Angela Schreiber 327667 Sligo Creek ES 3/6 327669 Sligo Creek ES 3/6 327668 Sligo Creek ES 3/8 Instructor: Margaret Dickerson 327670 Sligo Creek ES 2/27

$288 Tu 7:00pm -10:00pm Tu 9:30am -12:30pm Th 9:30am -12:30pm M

7:00pm -10:00pm

Ages 16 and Up: Int/Adv: Previous experience with clay, wheelworking or handbuilding required. Discover clay and glazes in a creative, friendly environment. Work on individual projects with instructor’s guidance. Bring clay tools and old towel. $25 material fee due to instructor at the first class.

10 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Reid 327639 Wheaton CC

$170 4/19 Th 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Pottery Open Studio

Ages 16 and Up: Intermediate/Advanced: Handbuilding, heel-throwing, decorating and glazing techniques for experienced students. Studio is equipped with wheels, extruders and slabroller. Instructor is available for demonstration and assistance. $25 material fee due at first class.

10 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Reid 327645 Ross Boddy CC 327646 Ross Boddy CC

$220 4/17 Tu 10:00am - 2:00pm 4/17 Tu 6:00pm -10:00pm

Pottery 1-2-3 for Kids

Ages 8 and Up: Join the fun and discover hand-building and wheel work with low fire clay and glazes. Last class all glazing and no clay work, pick up two week after last class. $30 material fee includes clay, tools, firing and glazes.

4 Sessions Instructor: Abigail Dion 327711 Damascus CRC

$69 4/25 W

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Family Pottery with CREATE

Ages 16 and Up: Registration fee includes adult participant and one child. Adult participant must register.

Child must be 6 or older before the start of the program.

Learn the hand building methods of clay construction such as pinch, coil, and slab work. Create sculptures and pottery using these methods, and finish them with decorative techniques and glazing. Projects are fired in a kiln on our premises. You will produce several finished works of art. Older children and adults can work together or independently. Younger students will need help and supervision from the parent, while the instructor teaches the parents. $25 material fee per person due to instructor at the beginning of the first class. No wheel instruction.

8 Sessions Instructor: Create Art Center 326863 Create Arts Center 4/15 Su

$219

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5:30pm - 7:00pm

Pottery at Lawton

Ages 12 and Up: All levels: Pottery for Everyone. Includes basic skills and techniques for coiling, sculpting and the wheel. Instruction on clay bodies, slips, glazes, underglazes and texture. $25 material fee due instructor at first class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Yolanda Prinsloo 327697 Jane E. Lawton CC

$140 4/19 Th 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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Jewelry Basics

Ages 12 and Up: Learn the basics of making necklaces and bracelets from using crimp beads to choosing stringing material. Then make a double strand necklace. Once you know the basics, you can make your own one of a kind designs. Bring small needle nosed pliers and wire cutters if you have them. $8 material fee due to instructor in class.

1 Sessions Instructor: Donna Weeks 327713 Bauer Drive CC

$35 4/25 W

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Beginning Wire Work

Ages 12 and Up: Learn how to work with wire to make loops, spirals, coils and more for all your jewelry projects. Discover what tools are required, how to select wire, and where to purchase your materials. After practicing the various techniques, make an easy to do wire bracelet with glass beads, finished with a handmade clasp. $10 material fee due to instructor at class.

1 Sessions Instructor: Donna Weeks 327714 Bauer Drive CC

$43 5/2

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7:00pm - 9:30pm

Earrings, Earrings, Earrings!

Age 12 and Up: Tired of never having just the right earrings to go with your favorite clothes? Learn the basics of earring construction from making loops, choosing the tools to making some one-of-a-kind earrings to add to your jewelry collection. Complete several pairs in class. $10 material fee due to instructor at class.

1 Sessions Instructor: Donna Weeks 327716 Bauer Drive CC

$35 5/16 W

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Multi Strand Illusion Necklace

Ages 12 and Up: If you can tie a knot, you can make this necklace - it’s that simple! You’ll be using mono filament string, lots of beads and your nimble fingers to create this multi strand necklace. Once you’ve completed several strands, attach a clasp and learn how to use crimp beads to finish it off. Easy to do, as long as you remember how to tie a knot! $10 material fee due to instructor at class.

1 Sessions Instructor: Donna Weeks 327715 Bauer Drive CC

$43 5/9

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7:00pm - 9:30pm

Youth

Pre Ballet by Jazzmatazz

Grades K-1: An introductory class that includes creative movement, beginning technical exercises, floor exercise and a performance dance. Leotards, tights and well fitted all leather ballet slippers, in the colors of your choice, are the dress requirements for class. No lace tutus, and only short dance skirts.

9 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 327682 Long Branch CC

$81 4/14 Sa 11:15am -12:00pm

Ballet

Ages 5-8: Beginner: This class introduces the young dancer to the basic movements of ballet and ballet terminology. This class is perfect for the dancer that needs the fundamental introductory training to begin a ballet program.

8 Sessions Instructor: Grace Oleson 326192 Potomac CC 326194 Germantown CC 326193 Wheaton CC

$72 4/17 Tu 4:30pm - 5:15pm 4/18 W 4:30pm - 5:15pm 4/19 Th 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Tap, Ballet & Jazz Beginner

Ages 4-6 and 7-14: This is a combination class introducing tap, ballet and jazz dance. Class requires comfortable clothes to move in. Soft slippers for ballet and jazz, and hard, closed toed shoes for tap. Three routines will be introduced during the session. A performance for family and friends will be held on the last day of class. Fun, fitness, and a great way to find out if your child really wants to dance. For online registration please look at the details for specific age group and time. Questions call Rowena DeLuca at 301-467-3535.

7 Sessions Instructor: Rowena DeLuca

$63

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327768 Mid County CC 4/16 M 6:00pm - 7:00pm 327767 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/21 Sa 10:15am -11:15am

Ages 7-14

327769 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/21 Sa 11:15am -12:15pm

Tap, Ballet & Jazz Int

Ages 6-15: Intermediate: This is a continuing class for those who have taken the beginning level. Before registering contact Rowena 301-467-3535 for clarification of placement.

7 Sessions $63 Instructor: Rowena DeLuca 327773 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/21 Sa 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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Breakin’ & Poppin’

Ages 8-12: The breakdancing and popping dance genres provide specialized hip hop moves necessary to give kids the chance to develop and learn style, power moves, and everything in between. This class is perfect for guys and girls that want to learn the popular dance moves in a class that focuses on kids feeling good, having fun, and developing a positive attitude! Comfortable clothing is the dress code for the class (i.e. sneakers, t-shirt, lightweight pants / shorts).

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Vincent Subramaniam Bauer Drive CC 327703 4/17 Tu 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Hip Hop for Kids!

Ages 6-8 : This is a high energy, fun filled dance class, packed with the latest hip hop choreography. Let your child come move and groove to the latest hip hop music while learning this fun style of dance.

7 Sessions Instructor: Vincent Subramaniam 327707 Potomac CC 4/16 M 8 Sessions Instructor: Vincent Subramaniam 327710 Upper County CC 4/18 W

$63 4:30pm - 5:15pm $72 6:45pm - 7:30pm

Hip Hop for KidZ!

Ages 9-12 : A high energy, fun filled dance class, packed with the latest hip hop choreography. Let your child come move and groove to the latest hip hop music while learning this fun style of dance.

7 Sessions Instructor: Vincent Subramaniam 327704 Potomac CC 4/16 M

$63 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Bollywood Kids

Ages 6-10: Bollywood style dance is the latest craze among the young kids. Learn a dance on Oscar winning sound track `Jai ho’ from movie Slumdog Millionaire or other current popular soundtracks. These dances are set to very catchy tunes and have a fast, vibrant beat. The dance moves also help kids with motor coordination, better focus, and confidence. Questions: Call Kumud Mathur at 301-299-3334.

8 Sessions Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326993 Potomac CC

$72 4/17 Tu 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Ballroom

Instructors: Joe Kim/Lily..................... 301-801-5926 Tony Seleme..................... 202-386-2060 Rebecca McKinney.............. 202-669-7723 Thomas Woll..................... 703-591-3839

Registration is per person.

Ballroom I Beginners (Couples)

Ages 16 and Up: Beginner: Learn the basics of Ballroom Dancing for the student with no prior level of instruction.

Learn proper dance position, how to lead and follow, and at least three patterns for Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha and Swing. Depending on the students’ progress, additional dances may be included. Registration is per student, must have a partner registered in the class to attend.

8 Sessions Instructor: Joe Kim 327079 Olney ES 4/20 Instructor: Tony Seleme 327075 Bauer Drive CC 4/16 Instructor: Rebecca McKinney 327078 Bethesda ES 4/16 Instructor: Thomas Woll/Ann Basso 327077 Mid County CC 4/18

$72 F

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Ballroom II (Couples)

Ages 16 and Up: Intermediate: Prerequisite: Beginner ballroom course. After a brief review of the Ballroom I Dances, reinforce and build your confidence by learning additional variations for these dances, including Tango and Merengue. Emphasis is placed on maintaining proper dance position and improved pattern execution to perfect each move. Depending on the class’s progress additional dances may be included. For further information please contact your instructor directly. Registration is per student.

8 Sessions Instructor: Joe Kim 327067 Olney ES 4/20 Instructor: Tony Seleme 327068 Bauer Drive CC 4/16 Instructor: Rebecca McKinney 327069 Bethesda ES 4/16 Instructor: Thomas Woll/Ann Basso 327066 Mid County CC 4/19

$72 F

8:30pm - 9:30pm

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8:15pm - 9:15pm

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Ballroom III (Couples)

Ages 16 and Up: Intermediate/Advanced: Prerequisite: Ballroom Dance II or equivalent. Students will further develop a firm foundation in dancing ability in the ballroom dances covered in Ballroom I and II. Learn additional patterns in each dance with an emphasis on proper execution and technique. Classes may specialize in 3 or 4 dances per session. Registration fee is per student, each student must have a registered to participate in the class.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Thomas Woll/Ann Basso 327616 Gwendolyn Coffield CC 4/17 Tu 7:45pm - 8:45pm

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Ballroom IV (Couples)

Ages 16 and Up: Prerequisite: Completion of Ballroom I, Intermediate or Intermediate Advanced: Students will further develop dancing skills by learning additional patterns in each dance, improving dancing technique and execution. Classes may specialize in 3 or 4 dances per session. For further information please contact your instructor directly. All registration fees are per person, a registered partner is required for this class.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Thomas Woll/Ann Basso 327629 Mid County CC 4/19 Th 7:45pm - 8:45pm

Ballroom Practice & Party (Couples)

Age 17 and Up: Intermediate/Advanced: Learn ballroom variations the first hour and then add to your enjoyment with a two-hour practice and party. One potluck dinner during the course. $20 per couple parties set-up fee due instructor. For further information please contact your instructor directly. Instructor: Tony Seleme 202-3862060. Registration is per person, students must have a registered partner to attend the class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Tony Seleme 327107 Holiday Park SC

$96 4/20 F

7:00pm -10:00pm

Ballroom Wedding Dance (Couples)

Ages 18 and Up: Beginner: Learn to dance for that special occasion, your wedding, or just take the course to learn the three of most common ballroom wedding dances, the Waltz, Foxtrot, or Rumba. These are the three basic slow dances that couples usually chose for their special first dance together. Instruction will focus on proper dance position, how to lead and follow, and some basic patterns that you can use to form a routine for your dance.

Registration fee is per person, must have a registered partner to attend the class.

7 Sessions Instructor: Thomas Woll/Tony Dunn 327605 Potomac CC 4/16 M

$63 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Swing (Couples)

Ages 17 and Up: Beginner: Single and Triple Swing. Learn underarm turns, swivels using swing variations. This class is a East Coast Swing starting with Single Swing for an easy start, then progress to Triple Swing. Registration fee is per person, students must have a registered partner to attend.

8 Sessions Instructor: Tony Seleme 327102 Holiday Park SC

$72 4/17 Tu 7:00pm - 8:00pm

DC Hand Dancing (Singles and Couples)

Ages 18 and Up: Proclaimed the official dance of the Nation’s Capital, learn this smooth style of 6-count Swing featuring various circular and slotted patterns. DC Hand Dancing is done to moderate and fast Motown, Blues and Disco music. No partner required. Students change patterns frequently. For singles, couples, trios, and bring your friends.

8 Sessions Instructor: Thomas Woll/Tony Dunn 327618 Potomac CC 4/18 W

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$72 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ballroom Waltz (Couples)

Ages 16 and Up: Learn this classical slow dance that is the opening to all formal dance. This beautiful dance is the oldest and most graceful of the social dances.

Registration fee is per person, must have a registered partner to participate.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Rebecca McKinney 327604 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/19 Th 6:45pm - 7:45pm

International Folk Bhangra/ Bollywood

Beginner/Intermediate: Ages 11 and Up: Enjoy and learn the latest dance craze. Bhangra is a vigorous and rhythmic dance for social parties, while Bollywood is a hip hop low impact dance mixed with classical and folk dances of India. These dances are set to very catchy tunes with romantic lyrics and fast beat. Stay in shape while learning an art. Questions: Call Kumud Mathur at 301-299-3334.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326996 Potomac CC 4/17 Tu 7:30pm - 8:30pm

International Folk Dancing

Ages 17 and Up: Beginner/Advanced. The first part of class will be devoted to assisting beginners experience the culture, music and folk dances from Bulgaria, Hungary, Armenia, Romania, Greece, Israel and more.

The intermediate/ advanced level dancers add dances from Macedonia, Turkey, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and other countries. Students may begin any time during the session by registering, and then taking their receipt to class to receive their passes from the instructor. Classes are offered continually, from season to season and you may use your passes for any class. There are no refunds for unused passes. Questions: call 301-871-8788 or e-mail diamonddancecircle@comcast.net.

8 Sessions Instructor: Phyllis Diamond 327676 Jane E. Lawton CC 6 Sessions Instructor: Phyllis Diamond 327677 Jane E. Lawton CC 4 Sessions Instructor: Phyllis Diamond 327678 Jane E. Lawton CC

$56 4/16 M

7:30pm - 9:45pm $42

4/30 M

7:30pm - 9:45pm $28

5/14 M

7:30pm - 9:45pm

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Latin

More Dance

Latin Salsa (Couples)

Ages 17 and Up: This hot dance sizzles with rhythms and movement making Salsa a fun and popular dance for beginners.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Tony Seleme 327105 Holiday Park SC 4/17 Tu 8:00pm - 9:00pm Instructor: Rebecca McKinney 327104 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/19 Th 7:45pm - 8:45pm

Latin Salsa (Singles & Couples)

Ages 17 and Up: Learn today’s hottest dance-Salsa!

Learn a unique technique to dance Salsa, the difference between studio and night club styles, lead and follow, the ‘get out of jail’, steps to get your partner back on beat, and when to do the Mambo instead. Registration fee for single registrants, sign up with a friend to ensure a balance. Students change partners frequently. Tom Woll may be reached for further information at 703-5913839.

8 Sessions Instructor: Thomas Woll/Tony Dunn 327620 Potomac CC 4/18 W

$72 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Latin Tango (Couples)

Age 17 and Up: Beginner/Intermediate. American and International Standard Tango. For further information the instructor, Rebecca McKinney may be reached at 202669-7723.

8 Sessions Instructor: Rebecca McKinney 327603 Bethesda ES 4/16 M

$72 9:00pm -10:00pm

Latin Salsa & Merengue Beginner (Single & Couples)

Ages 17 and Up: Beginner. This class is popular worldwide. The class will includes partner dance, solo free style, and practice to mini choreographed routine.

Students will be learn night club style, street style, and formal dance style. Students will change partners frequently. Program does not require a partner to attend.

8 Sessions Instructor: Joe Kim 327081 Barnsley, Lucy ES

$72 4/18 W

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Latin Salsa & Merengue Inter/Adv (Single & Couples)

Chicago Steppin

18 and Up: Steppin is a form of Swing Dance. The design of the dance employs a leader and follower synchronizing their steps in a smooth, soulful and complementary manner. Emphasis is placed on dancing to the beat and rhythm of the music. Materials fee of $2 is due to the instructor at the first class.

4 Sessions Instructor: Jeff Brown 327653 East County CC 327654 East County CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Jeff Brown 327652 East County CC

$33 4/18 W 5/16 W

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Tap

Tap Dance for Adults Beginners

Ages 16 and up. An introduction to the basics of tap and its terminology. For further information and to clarify correct class placement, please call Rowena at 301-4673535.

8 Sessions Instructor: Rowena DeLuca 327775 Capital View-Hmd Park 4/18 W

$72 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tap Dance for Adults Intermediate

Ages 16 and up. A continuation for anyone who has had the beginner class. For further information, or to clarify correct placement, please call Rowena at 301-4673535.

8 Sessions $72 Instructor: Rowena DeLuca 327776 Capital View-Hmd Park 4/18 W 7:00pm - 8:00pm 327777 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/20 F 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Tap Dance for Adults Advanced

Ages 16 and Up: This course is for dances with considrable experience or who is ready to move from the intermediate level. For clarification of what level is appropriate, please call Rowena Deluca at 301-467-3535.

8 Sessions Instructor: Rowena DeLuca 327774 Capital View-Hmd Park 4/18 W

$72 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Ages 17 and Up: Intermediate/Advanced: Prerequisite: Salsa beginner class or solid basic knowledge. Initially review beginner Salsa and quickly add on advanced Salsa skills with emphasis on turning technique. Students will also enjoy fun loaded show off Shine Steps newly added to this class. Students will be taught night club style, street style, and formal dance style. Students change partners frequently. For further information the instructor, Joe Kim may be reached on 301-774-3126.

This class does not require a partner.

8 Sessions Instructor: Joe Kim 327087 Barnsley, Lucy ES

$72 4/18 W

8:30pm - 9:30pm

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Ages 9 and Up: Beginner: Tune up and start playing your favorite songs without learning how to read music. Learn several songs utilizing strumming, bass strumming and finger picking techniques. Please bring a fully strung guitar (preferably acoustic), electronic tuner and a pencil. Price includes instructional songbook.

Questions: Call Brian Gross at 301-320-6999.

8 Sessions $124 Instructor: Brian Gross 327743 Potomac CC 4/17 Tu 6:00pm - 7:00pm 327744 Bauer Drive CC 4/18 W 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Ages 9 and Up: Prerequisite, Level I or new students with applicable experience/knowledge welcome. Love to play your favorites and learn new songs to add to your favorite’s collections?

Come cover new chords including barre and power chords. Please bring the songs you want to play, a fully strung guitar (acoustic or electric), electronic tuner and a pencil. Price includes all materials. Questions: Brian Gross at 301-320-6999.

8 Sessions Instructor: Brian Gross 327747 Bauer Drive CC

$124

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Piano

Group Piano Intermediate

Exploring Music and Piano Level IB

Ages 5-10: Prerequisite Level IA. A progressive program for the older participant. Contains all the elements of Exploring Music and Piano classes with additional emphasis on expressive technique. Digital pianos are provided for participants use. Adult participation is required and children should have access to a piano for practice outside of class. $10 material fee due to instructor.

7 Sessions $151 Instructor: Geiza Dourado 327759 Golden School of Music 4/16 M 5:15pm - 6:15pm 327758 Golden School of Music 4/21 Sa 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Exploring Music and Piano Level IC

Ages 5-10: Prerequisite Level IA & IB. A progressive program for the older participant. Contains all the elements of Exploring Music and Piano classes with additional emphasis on expressive technique. Digital pianos are provided for participants use. Adult participation is required and children should have access to a piano for practice outside of class. $10 material fee due to instructor.

7 Sessions $151 Instructor: Geiza Dourado 327762 Golden School of Music 4/16 M 5:45pm - 6:45pm 327765 Golden School of Music 4/21 Sa 12:30pm - 1:30pm 8 Sessions $172 Instructor: Geiza Dourado 327761 Golden School of Music 4/19 Th 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Group Piano Beginner

Ages 18 and Up: Explore theory, technique and analysis of music through individual and ensemble practice and performance. Theory is taught at all levels in conjunction with music performed. You must have a piano or keyboard available for practice. Note: Textbooks are required and used in all courses. Book costs are in addition to course fees. Books will be available for purchase at first class.

No previous musical background is needed. Note reading, rhythm, beginning technique of five-finger position and harmonization of simple melodies are covered.

Ages 18 and Up: Students are required to have some piano skills and knowledge of note reading, theory and rhythm patterns. Improve your ability to move freely over the keyboard and develop rhythmic, harmonic, and theoretical concepts. Major and minor scales are taught progressively. Duet, ensemble and solo literature will be performed in all classes.

8 Sessions Instructor: Jeffrey Binckes 327737 Holiday Park SC 327738 Holiday Park SC 327741 Holiday Park SC Instructor: Elizabeth Duncan 327739 Holiday Park SC 327740 Holiday Park SC

$120 4/16 M 8:00pm - 8:50pm 4/16 M 7:00pm - 7:50pm 4/16 M 11:15am -12:05pm 4/17 Tu 11:15am -12:05pm 4/17 Tu 7:00pm - 7:50pm

Group Piano Advanced

Ages 18 and Up: Continued development of performance techniques in advanced literature through the study of stylistic differences of the master composers from various periods of music. Emphasis on duet and two piano literature as well as solo performance.

8 Sessions Instructor: Jeffrey Binckes 327732 Holiday Park SC

$120 4/16 M

1:30pm - 2:20pm

Group Piano Popular Piano Favorites

Ages 18 and Up: A fun and exciting approach to music and piano! No need to be able to read music, you’ll absorb that as you begin to play easy popular songs. Students should have a piano or keyboard available to them for practice.

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Elizabeth Duncan 327742 Holiday Park SC 4/17 Tu 1:15pm - 2:05pm

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Jeffrey Binckes 327735 Holiday Park SC 4/16 M 2:30pm - 3:20pm Instructor: Elizabeth Duncan 327733 Holiday Park SC 4/17 Tu 2:15pm - 3:05pm 327734 Holiday Park SC 4/17 Tu 8:00pm - 8:50pm

Group Piano Adv. Beg

Ages 18 and Up: Students should have a basic knowledge of reading music, playing easy rhythms and playing with both hands with the use of chords in the C and G hand positions. Covers progression toward playing in the major keys of C, G, and F and the minor keys of A and D. 8 Sessions Instructor: Jeffrey Binckes 327728 Holiday Park SC 327731 Holiday Park SC Instructor: Elizabeth Duncan 327729 Holiday Park SC 327730 Holiday Park SC

$120 4/16 M 10:15am -11:05am 4/16 M 12:30pm - 1:20pm 4/17 Tu 10:15am -11:05am 4/17 Tu 12:15pm - 1:05pm

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Cooking Cooking Skills Advanced Cooking Skills

Ages 15 and Up: Emphasize cooking skills including presentations. We will be preparing two different appetizers, a soup course, a main course and a dessert.

The appetizers will include shrimp and chicken, the soup will be a French potato leek soup made with homemade chicken stock and the entrée will be individual Beef Wellingtons (beef filet mignon in puff pastry with mushrooms) with a red wine sauce accompanied by a potato gratin. A pear and walnut tarte tatin will cover dessert. Remember, in this, as in all of our classes, we eat what we fix. Take home recipes are provided. A $ 20 food fee due to the instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327785 Ross Boddy CC

$65 6/23 Sa 10:30am - 2:20pm

Knife Skills

Ages 18 and Up: The Cutting Edge! The proper use of the chef’s knife in the kitchen will do as much to improve your cooking ability as anything else you can do. This is a hands-on class that emphasizes proper technique, safety, selection of proper knives and care and upkeep. You can use our knives, bring your own to use (we’ll evaluate them for you) or purchase new ones from the complete line of professional knives that we have available (and you even get a discount!). You will peel, slice and chop vegetables and fruits as well as separate and de-bone a chicken. You will use a peeler, chef’s knife, paring knife and boning knife during the course of the class Lunch will be prepared from the fruits of your labors, so bring an appetite. $15 food fee due Instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327771 Ross Boddy CC

$65 5/19 Sa 10:30am - 2:30pm

Cooking Skills I Spring

Ages 15 and Up: Your First Step in the Kitchen! The best way to feel more comfortable in the kitchen is to be more familiar with some of the basic cooking techniques that make all tasks just a little easier. You will learn knife skills including how to slice different foods, dice and chop onions and even how to hone and sharpen your knives. Cooking techniques will include how to know the difference between sauté, stew, roast and braise. And you will fix a first class lunch in the process. The menu includes a wonderful Tuscan Roast Pork (that you will roll and tie) with Apples and Vegetables), and a homemade salad dressing with a fruit cobbler for dessert. This class features take home recipes as well as plenty to eat! $15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327763 Ross Boddy CC

$65 4/14 Sa 10:30am - 2:30pm

Cooking Skills II Spring

Ages 15 and Up: Your next best comfort step in the kitchen with more knife skills along with techniques to ease your time in the kitchen and great food to go with it. You will prepare an appetizer recipe of Spiced Crispies and an entrée of Ancho Chili and Coffee Braised Short Ribs of Beef accompanied by Smushed Oven Fried Potatoes, and to top it off, a Fresh Apple galette.

Kitchen Skills One is not a pre-requisite, but this class is not for the novice or beginner cook. We eat what we fix so bring an appetite. Take home recipes. $ 15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327780 Ross Boddy CC

4/28 Sa 10:30am - 2:30pm

Intermediate Cooking

Ages 15 and Up: Now you can take that next move up to improve your culinary skills. We’ll spend some more time on your knife skills and we’ll be working with limited recipes. This will be a class where I will bring in a ‘market basket’ of goodies, and you get to cook from that basket (think ‘Chopped’ on the Food Network, but you won’t have to leave!). It may be beef or pork or seafood or shellfish or even all veggies, but I guarantee that it will be good and you will enjoy the experience.

This is a real working class so it will be rather intense and move quickly, but the results will be worth it.

Remember, in this class we eat what we fix so bring an appetite. Take home recipes. A $15 food fee due to the instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327783 Ross Boddy CC

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General Cooking

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Family Chefs

Ages 4-15: ‘One Bite Won’t Hurt You!’ Cooking facts & fun based on the successful Tiny Hands Chefs classes.

Tired of microwave fast foods? Simplistic ingredients are combined to create mouth watering dishes that everyone will love! Come create, consume and of course, clean up in this exciting class that makes food preparation a ‘family affair’. Parent participation required. $35 family cooking fee (covers parent and one child’s materials) due to instructor. Price is per child, no charge for parent participation.

4 Sessions Instructor: Abigail Dion 326457 Potomac CC

$52 4/16 M

4:00pm - 5:00pm

The Freshest Seafood We Can Find

Ages 15 and Up: We will certainly have salmon and a white fish (maybe snapper, depending on availability).

Shrimp and catfish will be available so that we can prepare an appetizer or two, maybe some spicy catfish fingers with a real New Orleans remoulade sauce. We’ll have a smoker available so we might just smoke some white fish and have a smoked fish salad. This is a full participation class with a full dinner meal as part of the experience, so come with an appetite. Take home recipes are provided. $15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327784 Ross Boddy CC

Ages 15 and Up: Up and down the boot, the best food is found in the backroads of Italy. In this class, we will make simple yet extraordinary dishes that will enhance your recipe repertoire. We will be making Focaccia with Lemon and Garlic, Pasta with Dill Pesto Ricotta and Golden Breadcrumbs, Chicken in Limoncello and Thyme. A $15 food fee is due to the instructor at class.

1 Sessions Instructor: Alba Johnson 327397 Mid County CC

$50 4/19 Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Grill Cooking, become the Master of your own Grill!

Ages 15 and Up: Do you have problems with consistently turning out good food from your grill? We will fire up both the big charcoal grill and the gas grill and use both in preparing a wonderful meal that we will enjoy at the end of the class. We are going to do a Brined and Grilled Whole Cut Up Chicken with homemade barbecue sauce, a Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad and of course you cannot light a grill and not do a sausage of some kind. We eat what we cook, so come with an appetite. Take home recipes provided. $18 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327772 Ross Boddy CC

$65 6/2

Sa 10:30am - 2:30pm

$50 6/19 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Italian-Greek Fusion

Ages 15 and Up: Enjoy an artful feast by melding delicious Italian and Greek dishes. Take pleasure in the flavors, taste, and aromas of this fusion cuisine while making Roasted Mushrooms Alla Feta and Thyme, Meatballs with Lemon-Red Onion and Yogurt Salsa, Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice Mint Feta and Parmesan. $15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: Alba Johnson 327398 Mid County CC

$50 5/24 Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Be Your Own Personal Chef!

Ages 15 and Up: ‘The secrets of economical ‘fix ahead food.’ You will cook and learn how to prepare 2 weeks worth of food at a time AND how to save money in the process. How to schedule your every other-Saturday cook day; shop, cook, package, label and store a 2 week supply of Really Good Food for your family. A heavy emphasis is placed on organization, food safety and safe food storage.

We will prepare a full lunch as part of the experience, so come with an appetite. Take home recipes for 2 weeks worth of meals including side dishes. $15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327766 Ross Boddy CC

$65 5/12 Sa 10:30am - 2:30pm

A Night for Tapas

Ages 15 and Up: In Spain the tapas experience goes handin-hand with hospitality, friendship and conversation.

A tapa is a bite of soothing and delicious savory treat which we will be making in this class, such as Rosti of Asparagus, Zucchini Frittata, Shrimp and Corn Frittelle, Arugula and Herb Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. $15 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: Alba Johnson 327396 Mid County CC

$50 3/27 Tu 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Real Sweets, Real Good

Ages 15 and Up: There’s nothing that spells ‘real good home cook’ better than a beautiful dessert after dinner has been completed. In this class we will take on a very humble French free form apple galette (made with three different kinds of apples and cinnamon), followed with a savory Spiced Short Bread Cookie and finally a showpiece of a dessert, Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Crème Anglaise. Remember, in this class we eat what we fix so bring an appetite. Take home recipes. A $15 food fee due to the instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327770 Ross Boddy CC

$50 5/15 Tu 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Real Thai, Real Good

Ages 15 and Up: Always one of the most popular classes we offer, with wonderful recipes that you can easily duplicate at home. This class features all new, never done in one of our classes before recipes. We will begin with Fried Quail Egg Wontons for an appetizer, served with a delightfully spicy and smooth dipping sauce, your choice of Pad Thai with pork, chicken or shrimp (or any combination). Finally, a traditional Thai dessert, Sweet Sticky Rice with fresh Mango. Remember, in this class we eat what we fix so bring an appetite. Take home recipes.

A $15 food fee due to the instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327764 Ross Boddy CC

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$50 4/17 Tu

6:30am - 9:30pm

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Wine and Dine

Italian Wines and Real Italian Food

California Central Coacst Wines and Food

Ages 21 and Up: In this class we will visit the Central Coast of California, one of the most productive and quality oriented wine growing regions in the entire nation. Many of the world’s largest winemakers are located here, including Ernest and Julio Gallo and Robert Mondavi. In this class we will make mini roasted pobalno mac and cheese pies with three Central Coast wines to taste; then Grilled Pork Tenderloin in Tomato Creole Cream Sauced with another three wines and finally beef and lamb kofte and the last three wines. We will close out with chocolates, paired with the last wine tasted.

The students first prepare three different dishes in a full participation cooking class, each of which is then paired with three different wines. This class features take home recipes as well as plenty to eat! So bring an appetite and join us. $20 food fee due instructor at class time 1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327760 Ross Boddy CC

$55 6/1

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7:00pm -10:00pm

Ages 21 and Up: We are going to take trip; we’ll visit three different regions and experience both the food and the wines of each of the three areas. Each food dish will be matched with three of the wines chosen for the class from that region. The food will be prepared using original Italian recipes with products available locally that most closely compares to the products available in Italy. We will start with lighter white wines and then progress to heavier red wines as we progress through the menu, we will prepare the three different foods from the regions and then match each food with wines from the same region.

Recipes haven’t been selected yet, but you are guaranteed that each recipe from Tuscany, Fruilli and Puglia (the boot heel of Italy) will be great and the matching wines will be wonderful! You can contact the instructor by e-mail two weeks prior to the class at jdavis@jimthewineguy.com to get the menu. The students first prepare three different dishes in a full participation cooking class, each of which is then paired with three different wines. That’s nine wines total that will be tasted during the course of the evenings class. This class features take home recipes as well as plenty to eat! So bring an appetite and join us; a great, guaranteed fun Friday night out. $20 food fee due instructor at class time.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327754 Ross Boddy CC

$55 4/6

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7:00pm -10:00pm

Australian Wines and Real Australian Food

Ages 21 and Up: We will go half way around the world, ‘down-under’ to Australia. Know for its fine wines, kangaroos and ‘shrimp on the Barbie.’ We are going to start with Murray Cod with Lemon, Tomato and Onions from the famous Mildura Grand Hotel in Mildura, Victoria.

A wonderful dish that will set you all abuzz and we’ll have three wines from Victoria to taste with this unique dish. Our next dish will be ‘The One Only Restaurant’s’ Mini Spring Rolls with spicy dipping sauce from Springvale, Western Australia along with three matching wines from that region. Then on to South Australia for Roast Leg of Lamb, served with the traditional roasted vegetables, peas, gravy and mint jelly; and of course three marvelous wines from South Australia to match the roast lamb. If you have wondered about the great wines of Australia, this is your chance to sample nine different wines from three regions of Australia paired with foods from the same regions where the grapes are grown and the wine is made. All wines selections are, of course, dependent on availability in the local county liquor and wine stores. The students first prepare three different dishes in a full participation cooking class, each of which is then paired with three different wines. This class features take home recipes as well as plenty to eat! $20 food fee due instructor.

1 Sessions Instructor: James Davis 327756 Ross Boddy CC

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Aerobic Dance

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Dance & Fitness

Ages 16 and Up: (13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ guardian). Complete cardiovascular aerobic workout for all those who love music and movement - women and men! Includes flexibility and leg routines leading into a full aerobic workout and final cool down, weights, abdominal work and cool down stretch. Varied music and interesting choreography from trained, experienced and CPR certified instructors. Wear supportive athletic shoes, bring a mat/blanket for floor work, and hand weights (optional). Questions email at dancenfitness@verizon.net

Youth

Baton 1 Beginner

Ages 4-10: Fundamental twirling, marching, and basic dance techniques. Batons for class use are provided by instructor, however, purchase is recommended. Custom fit batons may be ordered at first class. Participants will demonstrate their skills in an informal parent performance at last class. Questions: Call Juli Duda at 240-422-6789 (cell), 301-865-5553 (phone) or email at: zipjld@aol.com 8 Sessions Instructor: Julianna Duda 327040 Belmont ES 327037 Damascus CRC 327038 Germantown CC 327036 Clemente, Roberto MS

$50 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/16

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Cheerleading 1

Ages 5-14: Don’t miss this exciting 4 week cheerleading program! Students will learn new cheers and chants, proper motions, tumbling, safe stunting, and dynamic choreography. Questions: Call Phil Brudner at (301) 865-0666 4 Sessions Instructor: Philip Brudner 327516 Germantown CC 327517 Olney ES

$71 4/17 Tu 5:00pm - 7:00pm 4/18 W 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Zumbatomics - Zukossa Fitness

Ages 6-12: Designed exclusively for kids Zumbatomic classes are a rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love to groove to in a group, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. For more information contact Janet Awokoya at zumbawithjanet@gmail.com.

10 Sessions $70 Instructor: Zukossa Fitness Team 327508 Burtonsville ES 4/17 Tu 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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18 Sessions Instructor: Elaine Waldstreicher 326781 Mid County CC 4/11 Instructor: Jinjer Azurée 326780 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/11 20 Sessions Instructor: Lois Antos 326776 Veirs Mill Local Park 4/10 Instructor: Trish Baker 326777 Bauer Drive CC 4/10 Instructor: Alice Donnelly 326778 Potomac CC 4/10 Instructor: Katy Weimers 326779 Rock View ES 4/10

$126 W, M 7:30pm - 8:30pm W, M 6:00pm - 7:00pm $140 Tu,Th 9:30am -10:30am Tu,Th 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tu,Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tu,Th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dance & Fitness Add a Class

Ages 16 and Up: Add a THIRD day to your workout routine and see your strength and endurance improve!

Pick any day Monday -Thursday or Saturday during our regular classes and keep dancing at a different location!

Questions contact dancenfitness@verizon.net 10 Sessions $70 Instructor: Katy Weimers 326793 Veirs Mill Local Park 4/14 Sa 9:00am -10:00am Instructor: See classes above 326794 See classes above See classes above

Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dance

Ages 16 and Up: Complete, safe, effective and fun fitness program that burns calories and increases flexibility, strength and endurance. All routines are adaptable to low impact and low intensity levels through self pacing. Heart rate monitoring and ‘on your feet’ muscle strengthening. Bring mat and hand and/or ankle weights (optional). Questions call Karin at:(240)-207-3091 10 Sessions Instructor: Karin Baker 326871 Potomac CC 326872 Potomac CC

$70 4/10 Tu 9:00am -10:00am 4/12 Th 9:00am -10:00am

Zumba Fitness with Definition

Ages 16 and Up: Zumba is a dance-like type of fitness that gets your whole body moving, is fun, and burns calories!

It mixes Latin and International rhythms, music, and steps to get energy levels pumping. It is cardiovascular aerobic exercise that is sure to give you a great workout!

Varied music and interesting choreography from trained, experienced and CPR certified instructors. Questions please contact Juliet Rodman at (301) 229-7555 or Juliet@wellnesscorporatesolutions.com 18 Sessions Instructor: Juliet Rodman 326870 Clara Barton CC

$126 4/13 F, M 9:15am -10:15am

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Zumba

Ages 16 and Up: (13-15yrs if accompanied by parent or guardian). Beginner/Intermediate: Fitness combine mesmerizing latin rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. One invigorating hour of caloric-burning, and body-energizing. Zumba provides an opportunity to creatively exercise while dancing your stress away! For more information contact Melissa Moreira at: (301) 318-9379 or email at: info@myzumba.n.u@ gmail.com.

8 Sessions Instructor: Halo Dance Studio 326840 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 9 Sessions Instructor: Halo Dance Studio 326844 Bauer Drive CC 10 Sessions Instructor: Halo Dance Studio 326842 Wisconsin Place CRC 326845 Wisconsin Place CRC 326846 Germantown CC 326847 Germantown CC 326848 Germantown CC 326849 Germantown CC 326841 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 326843 Wisconsin Place CRC

$80 4/16 M

6:00pm - 7:00pm $90

4/14 Sa 9:15am -10:15am $100 4/10 4/12 4/10 4/12 4/10 4/12 4/11 4/13

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6:00pm - 7:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:30am -10:30am 9:30am -10:30am 7:15pm - 8:15pm 7:15pm - 8:15pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:45am -10:45am

Zumba with Zukossa Fitness

Ages 16 and Up: (13-15 if accompanied by a parent or guardian). Zumba is a fun, aerobic dance workout that incorporates salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and other international music that works the body and lifts the spirit. The Zukossa Fitness team, lead by Janet Awokoya, infuses various African and Caribbean dance movements for an even greater, dynamic workout!

The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Burn 400-1000 calories in one hour! For more information contact Janet Awokoya at: zumbawithjanet@ gmail.com 8 Sessions $80 Instructor: Zukossa Fitness Team 327026 Schweinhaut SC 4/10 Tu 7:30pm - 8:30pm 327027 Schweinhaut SC 4/12 Th 7:30pm - 8:30pm 327028 Mid County CC 4/14 Sa 10:30am -11:30am

Aerobic Exercise Better Bodies by Jerry

Ages 30-65: This fun, effective and safe workout is designed for everyone (co-ed) and incorporates some Zumba, kickboxing and traditional aerobic moves.

Participants will bun fat, tone muscles and strengthen bones - all while having FUN! This is a low impact, high energy workout, so bring a mat, hand weights and a resistance band. This class includes warm-up, cardio, strength training and a relaxing cool-down. For questions please contact GettingFitwithJerry@comcast.net.

8 Sessions $56 Instructor: Jerry Palazzo 326999 Churchill, Winston HS 4/10 Tu 5:45pm - 6:45pm 327001 Churchill, Winston HS 4/12 Th 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Dynaerobics

Ages 16 and Up:(Ages 13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ guardian): A total program, perfect for cross trainers.

Energizing warm up, choreographed, safe high and low impact aerobics, strengthening and toning exercises with resistance bands and a relaxing cool down stretch.

Bring a mat/towel. Owned and choreographed by Ferhan Kiper Doyle. Questions contact Ferhan Kiper Doyle at FerhanDoyle@aol.com 20 Sessions Instructor: Gail Oring 327527 Bauer Drive CC 16 Sessions Instructor: Lee Berry 327525 Wyngate ES Instructor: Nancy Dameron 327526 Cloverly ES 10 Sessions Instructor: Regina Gaither 327529 Bauer Drive CC

$140 4/10 Tu,Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm $112 4/11 W, M 6:00pm - 7:00pm 4/11 W, M 6:30pm - 7:30pm $70 4/14 Sa 10:00am -11:00am

Jacki Sorensen’s Strong Step

Ages 16 and Up: A high energy low impact fitness class; a blend of exercise, bench and resistance training providing a full body workout. Students can adjust step level to vary intensity. Participants provide own step and exercise mat 1-6 lbs. hand weights (optional). Limited steps available for class use, call instructor to verify availability at (240)-207-3091 10 Sessions Instructor: Karin Baker 326873 Potomac CC

$70 4/13 F

9:00am -10:00am

Jazzmatazz Low Impact Aerobics

Ages 16 and Up: A terrific combination of Pilates Mat Work plus a low impact/high intensity aerobic workout.

Gain core strength, general muscular strength and flexibility in addition to cardiovascular and respiratory improvement through lively music and carefully choreographed routines. Students are strongly urged to register for both Tuesday & Thursday to achieve the best results.

10 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 326875 Wheaton CC 326876 Wheaton CC

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$70 4/10 Tu 7:15pm - 8:15pm 4/12 Th 7:15pm - 8:15pm

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Jazzmatazz Aerobics Light

Ages 16 and Up: Dance in an energetic, fun filled workout choreographed to great music! This class emphasizes both cardiovascular strength & endurance (moderate level low impact aerobic dancing) along with muscular strength & flexibility (floor exercises). To achieve best results, students are strongly encouraged to register for both Tuesday & Thursday.

10 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 326881 Bauer Drive CC 326882 Bauer Drive CC

$70 4/10 Tu 9:30am -10:30am 4/12 Th 9:30am -10:30am

Kelley’s Complete Fitness Workout

Ages 13 and Up: A safe,effective program that strengthens and tones ALL major muscle groups. The instructor incorporates elements of Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, and traditional exercise into a total body workout that is choreographed to appropriate music.

Emphasis is placed on proper execution, body alignment, and posture; each class concludes with a relaxation segment. Bring a towel or mat to class; light hand weights are optional. Instructor has a BS degree in Physical Education and over 20 years of experience.

Questions contact Pam at: 301-774-6342 8 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Kelley 326818 Wheaton CC 326822 Longwood CC 9 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Kelley 326820 Bauer Drive CC 326821 Longwood CC 326819 Wheaton CC

$66 4/16 M 4/16 M

9:15am -10:30am 7:15pm - 8:30pm $74

4/18 W 9:10am -10:25am 4/18 W 7:15pm - 8:30pm 4/19 Th 9:15am -10:30am

Movin’ with Millie: Aerobic & Exercise

Ages 16 and Up: A unique exercise experience opening with a total body warm up, aerobic conditioning for cardiovascular fitness and floor exercises for toning hips, thighs, abdominals and gluteals. Program provides flexibility, endurance, strength training. Please bring mat, dynaband, and hand weights to class. Questions call Millie at: 301-588-3577.

10 Sessions Instructor: Mildred Norwood Trimble 327024 Pilgrim Hills Local Park 4/11 W 327025 Pilgrim Hills Local Park 4/13 F

$77 9:30am -10:45am 9:30am -10:45am

Meditation Meditation Practice

Ages 18 and Up: For those who want to establish a regular non-denominational meditation practice. In each session, we will practice different forms of guided meditation, with short periods of silence woven through and time for reflection afterwards. Meditation techniques will include awareness of thoughts, breath, body, and words or mantras. Some meditation experience is helpful, but not required. Come join us to practice meditation in this peaceful environment. For further information please contact instructor at joy@seeking-peace.com.

6 Sessions $54 Instructor: Joy Rain 327533 Davis Community Lib 4/19 Th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Seeking Peace

Ages 18 and Up: For those seeking greater peace of mind and body, this course will teach two meditation techniques for releasing anxious thoughts and one comprehensive muscle relaxation technique for releasing physical tension. These methods are interspersed with teachings from illustrative stories, and time for questions and reflection. Come to this course to learn how to release anxiety and live a more peaceful life. For further information please contact instructor at joy@seekingpeace.com.

2 Sessions Instructor: Joy Rain 328354 Davis Community Lib 4/23 M

$39 7:00pm -8:00pm

Meditation and Qigong for Health

Ages 16 and Up: (Children ages 13-15 permitted with parent or guardian who also takes the class). Learn the secrets of Qigong and Meditation in this special class.

You will learn how to use guided imagery and breathing techniques to relax your mind and rejuvenate you energy.

We will use selected Qigong movements to gently stretch and strengthen the body. You will find something here to deepen your practice and enrich your life. This class will feature a gentle workout. No experience required. Class taught by TCCII Instructors.

8 Sessions $80 Instructor: Traditional Chinese Culture Institute 327023 Wisconsin Place CRC 4/10 Tu 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Meditation for Health and Wellbeing

Ages 15 and Up: Feel more alive and vital as you learn the art and science of meditation. Practiced throughout the world for over 5,000 years, meditation offers health benefits for the brain, lungs, heart and nervous system.

Join us as we learn mind-body techniques to calm the mind and gain peace and contentment, while enhancing overall health and well-being. This class is appropriate for both the beginning student and one interested in deepening a current meditation practice. Please bring to class a yoga mat and sweater/blanket. For more information email jschulzi@comcast.net or phone at: 301869-1629.

4 Sessions Instructor: Jeri Schulzinger 327523 Upper County CC 327524 Upper County CC

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$50 4/16 M 10:00am -11:15am 4/17 Tu 8:00pm - 9:15pm

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The Dynamic Ab Challenge for Youth and Adults

Laughter Fitness

Ages 13 and Up: As we know, laugher is the best medicine, this workout includes laughing exercise, breathing and memory enhancement techniques which rejuvenate brain power and enrich overall health. This is the fun way to be happy and healthy. It reduces stress, anxiety and depression, calms mind, increase energy level and improves concentration. This is not a traditional yoga class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326496 Potomac CC

$76 4/17 Tu 11:15am -12:00pm

Ballet Exercise

Ages 16 and Up: Stretching, toning, balance, coordination and low impact cardio workout to classical music.

Increase energy and flexibility, improve posture and body awareness. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring light hand weights, a mat, soft ballet shoes (or barefeet) and tennis shoes. Instructor: former professional dancer, ACE certified, owner Fitness Care LLC and 30 years experience. Question call 301-942-5168 8 Sessions Instructor: Esther Brunner 327649 Luxmanor ES

$64 3/20 Tu 7:15pm - 8:15pm

The Ultimate Boxing Boot Camp for Youth and Adults

Youth 10-15 and Adult 16 and Up: BeginnersAdvanced Students.

Introduction to a boxer’s workout and continued skill development.

Teaches students offense and self defense techniques, allowing students to gain confidence and improve skill level by working at several skill stations.

No physical contact. Instructor is a former kickboxing champion with 28 years experience. Light sparring with instructor ONLY. All protective equipment provided. Use it alone or as a complement to The Dynamic Ab Workout for Youth and Adults. Questions call Larry Johnson at: 301-681-3344 or 240-424-1306 or email at Johnson-L@ hotmail.com 8 Sessions Instructor: Larry Johnson 327632 Upper County CC 327633 Wheaton CC 327634 Mid County CC 327635 Kingsview MS 327636 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 327637 Bethesda-CC HS

Youth 6-15 and Adult 16 and Up: Beginners-Advanced Students. Improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen abdominal region, and burn calories through a fun aerobic workout. Learn stretches, crunches and exercise that will focus on Abs. Use of medicine ball and abdominal exercise equipment. An added bonus instructor will also supply jump ropes that will optimize cardiovascular conditioning and maximizes athletic skills combining agility, coordination, timing, and endurance. Both focus on fat burning, calorie-blasting that can easily be incorporated into anyone’s lifestyle. A great activity that the whole family can do together and get fit! (Bethesda/ Chevy Chase HS-location please bring a mat to class for floor work). Use it alone or as a complement to The Ultimate Boxing Workout for Youth and Adult. Questions call Larry Johnson at: 301-681-3344 or 240-424-1306 or email at Johnson-L@hotmail.com 8 Sessions Instructor: Larry Johnson 327640 Upper County CC 327641 Mid County CC 327644 Kingsview MS 327642 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 327643 Bethesda-CC HS

$45 4/10 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/16

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7:00pm - 7:45pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm 5:30pm - 6:15pm 12:30pm - 1:15pm 7:30pm - 8:15pm

Group Personal Training

Ages 14 and Up: For Youth and Adults-Small group instruction designed to teach individuals safe & effective exercises that work all major muscle groups using machines, free weights and dumbbells. Assistance in developing a personal program, monitoring clients progress, motivating clients, and more. Instructors are Certified Trainers. Question call Fred Mosby at (240)5522227 or email at: fmosby@verizon.net or Doug Schwanke at(240) 460-2205 or douglas.c.schwanke@cbp.dhs.gov 4 Sessions Instructor: Douglas Schwanke 327034 Potomac CC 327035 Jane E. Lawton CC 327032 Bauer Drive CC 327033 Mid County CC Instructor: Fred Mosby 327029 Germantown CC 327030 Germantown CC

$70 4/14 4/14 5/19 5/19

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4/14 Sa 11:00am -12:00pm 5/19 Sa 11:00am -12:00pm

$83 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/16

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5:45pm - 7:00pm 5:30pm - 6:45pm 5:30pm - 6:45pm 6:30pm - 7:45pm 11:15am -12:30pm 6:15pm - 7:30pm

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Health Back Exercises

Ages 16-75: From the very sedentary to the athlete. Have you ever suffered from low back pain? Would you like to prevent future injuries and live with a healthier back?

Dr. Sheila Amon, a chiropractor practicing for 25 years in Montgomery County, has returned to teach a low back and core exercise class. She will teach and supervise proper core strengthening and low back stretching exercises. Most of the exercises are on the floor so bring a mat or towel. Any questions, please contact Dr. Amon at amonfam1@verizon.net.

6 Sessions Instructor: Sheila Amon 328861 Longwood CC 328859 Mid County CC

$100 4/17 Tu 5:00pm - 6:00pm 4/19 Th 11:00am -12:00pm

HoopFit! Level I

Ages 16 and Up (13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ guardian): It’s a new revolution in fitness. Add an adult-sized hoop and you’ve got a body-sculpting fitness tool integrated into your favorite workouts. This class combines hoop moves and skills with cardio dance, aerobics, pilates, yoga, strength training and stretching for a slender, toned and defined physique. Go a little wild and put a new spin on your workout! Hoops provided in class, optional to purchase from instructor or bring your own. Bring a mat. Weighted gloves optional. For more information, email hoopflair@hulalafit.com or visit www.hulalafit.com.

8 Sessions $64 Instructor: Jeanne M. Lieder 326866 Bauer Drive CC 4/12 Th 7:15pm - 8:15pm

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Pilates PILOXING ® Ages 16 and Up (13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ NEW

guardian): PILOXING blends the beautiful sculpting and flexibility of Pilates, the power, speed and agility of boxing, and the sleek and sassy movements of cardio dance into a high-energy interval workout. Fun and effective movements from each discipline flow seamlessly from one to the next, creating the optimal calorieburning and muscle-toning regimen. You’ll feel sleek, sexy, and powerful!

8 Sessions $64 Instructor: Jeanne M. Lieder 326867 Bauer Drive CC 4/10 Tu 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Group Workout Pilates On The Ball

Ages 16 and Up: A non-aerobic, new and different approach to total fitness. Experience balance, core stabilization, flexibility, plyometrics, weight loss and strength training through an integrated training model designed to systematically progress the student.

Instructor is a certified personal trainer. Bring a mat/ towel and 65 cm exercise ball to class. For more information contact Fred Mosby at (240)552-2227 or email at: fmosby@verizon.net 12 Sessions Instructor: Fred Mosby 327518 Germantown CC

$120 4/17 Tu,Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jazzmatazz Pilates

Age 16 and Up: A Pilates based exercise program rooted in modern/jazz dance consisting of a series of choreographed, but gentle, non-impact exercises.

Designed to develop core abdominal muscles for spinal and lower back stabilization, to strengthen the body while lengthening muscles, and to increase overall flexibility. Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory, as key techniques are taught. For maximum benefit, students are strongly urged to register for both Monday & Wednesday.

8 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 326877 Sligo MS 10 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 326878 Sligo MS

$79 4/16 M

7:00pm - 8:15pm $97

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7:00pm - 8:15pm

Pilates (Stretch & Strengthen)

This new class combines strengthening poses, breathing techniques and body alignment to strengthen and lengthen the muscles. It is a perfect way to increase mind-body awareness, decreae stress, and relax the spirit. Please bring mat or purchase at class for $25.00.

Strength Training and Body Sculpting Body Sculpting

Ages 14 and Up: A land-based class designed for cross training with water fitness classes. Focus is on Abs, Glutes, legs and upper body 9 Sessions $48 Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326664 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/20 Tu 6:30pm - 7:20pm 326665 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 Th 6:30pm - 7:20pm

Bone Builders - Plus

Ages 40 and Up: Have fun improving and building your bone health, in a coed class designed to improve bone density, while preventing /slowing down further bone loss. The class is organized to strengthen all major muscle groups, to gain better balance and to improve posture. A variety of exercises will be done standing or sitting, using provided weights and exercise bands, while receiving personalized attention tailored to your body’s needs. Signing up for two classes per week will achieve optimal results. If you want to improve you bone health, this is the class for you! Questions contact: GettingFitwithJerry@comcast.net.

8 Sessions Instructor: Jerry Palazzo 327018 Jane E. Lawton CC 327017 Jane E. Lawton CC 327020 Jane E. Lawton CC 327019 Jane E. Lawton CC

$56 4/11 4/16 4/11 4/16

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10:00am -11:00am 10:00am -11:00am 11:15am -12:15pm 11:15am -12:15pm

8 Sessions $69 Instructor: Sally Dimsdale 326668 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/17 Sa 8:30am - 9:30am Instructor: Network, Inc Wellness 326669 Olney Swim Center 3/20 Tu 7:00pm - 8:00pm 326667 Olney Swim Center 3/22 Th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Definition Body Sculpting

Ages 16 and Up: Gain body strength, flexibility and endurance using free weights. A perfect opportunity to learn proper form for weight bearing exercises.

Initial 5 min. body warm-up with 40 min. of strength training, 5 min. abdominal work and 10 min. cool down using stretching and yoga positions. Bring mat/towel and light hand weights. Body composition (body fat) measurements will be offered at the beginning and end of classes for free. Participants will be able to track their individual progress! Instructor ACE & CPR certified.

Questions call Juliet Rodman at: (301) 229-7555 or email at Juliet@wellnesscorporatesolutions.com 20 Sessions Instructor: Juliet Rodman 326868 Clara Barton CC 326869 Clara Barton CC

$140 4/10 Tu,Th 9:15am -10:15am 4/10 Tu,Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dynaerobics Body Sculpting

Ages 16 and Up: (Ages 13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ guardian): A serious workout to firm all major muscle groups. Special attention given to the abdominals, hips, thighs and gluteals. Includes strength and toning exercises with resistance bands and a relaxing cool down stretch. Bring a mat. Resistance bands provided and hand weights optional. Owned and choreographed by Ferhan Kiper Doyle. Questions contact Ferhan Kiper Doyle at FerhanDoyle@aol.com 16 Sessions $112 Instructor: Ferhan Kiper Doyle, Gina Dols 327530 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 W, M 6:00pm - 7:00pm 10 Sessions $70 Instructor: Regina Gaither 327531 Bauer Drive CC 4/14 Sa 11:00am -12:00pm

ACT The Workout

Ages 16 and Up: A vigorous, easy to follow coed class. Choreographed to strengthen and tone all muscle groups and improve cardiovascular fitness. Bring hand and/or ankle weights (optional). Program is designed to allow self pacing for those who wish to work at low impact steps. Heart rates monitored throughout the hour. Plan your workout around your schedule and attend class at any location. Register Anytime! Enjoy workouts at locations and times convenient to your schedule. Take your receipt to any class location below to pick up your session pass from the instructor. Your pass is valid for 3 months from the first class attended at any ACT location.

Class Locations Days Times Wheaton CC M, Tu,W,Th 6:00-7:00pm Bauer CC M, W 5:00-6:00pm Marilyn J. Praisner CC M,W 7:00-8:00pm Wayside ES M,W 7:00-8:00pm Potomac CC T,Th 7:00-8:00pm Wheaton CC Sat 9:00-10:00am Wayside ES Sun 9:30-10:30am

ACT The Workout 36 Pass 327622 327623 327624 327625 327626 327627 327628 328555

Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Bauer Drive CC Marilyn J. Praisner CC Wayside ES Potomac CC Wheaton CC Wayside ES

4/11 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/10 4/14 4/11

ACT The Workout 24 Pass 327609 327610 327611 327612 327613 327614 327615

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Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Bauer Drive CC Marilyn J. Praisner CC Potomac CC Wayside ES

4/1 4/10 4/14 4/11 4/11 4/10 4/15

$189 ACT The Workout 18 Pass

W, M 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tu,Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm W, M 5:00pm - 6:00pm W, M 7:00pm - 8:00pm W, M 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tu,Th 7:00pm - 8:00pm Sa 9:00am -10:00am Su 9:30am -10:30am W, M Tu,Th Sa W,M W,M Tu,Th Su

$132

6:00pm - 7:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00am -10:00am 5:00pm - 6:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am -10:30am

327544 327545 327546 327547 327548 327549 327550 327551 328355

Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Marilyn J. Praisner CC Marilyn J. Praisner CC Bauer Drive CC Wayside ES Potomac CC Wayside ES

4/11 4/10 4/14 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/10 4/15

W, M Tu,Th Sa W, M W, M W, M W, M Tu,Th Su

ACT The Workout 12 Pass

327535 327536 327537 327538 327539 327540 327541 327542

Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Wheaton CC Bauer Drive CC Marilyn J. Praisner CC Wayside ES Potomac CC Wayside ES

4/11 4/10 4/14 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/10 4/15

W, M Tu,Th Sa W, M W, M W, M Tu,Th Su

$104

6:00pm - 7:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 9:00am -10:00am 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am-10:30am

$72

6:00pm - 7:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00am -10:00am 5:00pm - 6:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am -10:30am

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi, Beginning

Ages 16 and Up: (Ages 13-15 if accompanied by a parent/ guardian). An ancient Chinese exercise form practiced by millions for both physical and spiritual development.

Benefits the top athlete or someone recovering from injuries or back problems. Tai Chi is a graceful, flowing form benefiting posture, strength and over all vitality.

Wear loose clothing. People interested in observing a class before registering are welcome.

8 Sessions Instructor: Andy Schettino 327510 Bauer Drive CC 9 Sessions Instructor: Andy Schettino 327512 Potomac CC Instructor: Lon Holland 327511 Wheaton CC

$80 4/16 M

7:00pm - 8:00pm $90

4/10 Tu 6:45pm - 7:45pm 4/11 W

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Tai Chi, Continuing

Ages 16 and Up: (13-15 if accompanied by a parent or guardian). Continuing Students Level II. 8 Sessions Instructor: Andy Schettino 327513 Bauer Drive CC 9 Sessions Instructor: Andy Schettino 327515 Potomac CC Instructor: Lon Holland 327514 Wheaton CC

$80 4/16 M

8:00pm - 9:00pm $90

4/10 Tu 7:45pm - 8:45pm 4/11 W

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Mind-Body Connection

Ages 16 and Up: (Children ages 13-15 permitted with parent or guardian who also takes the class). Come and experience Tai Chi, a special combination of Internal Kung Fu and Qi Gong, which develops strong connections between your mind and your body’s internal energy.

You will learn authentic Tai Chi forms, drills and Qigong techniques for developing agility, stamina, mental sharpness and awareness. This class will have light body contact and feature a light to moderate workout.

Class taught by TCCII Instructors. Class taught by TCCII Instructors. For more information contact TCCII at info@ tccii.com

Ages 18 and Up: A set of naturally flowing movements performed slowly in a sequence with a spirit of calmness, balance, and awareness. It teaches ways of relaxation and is excellent for stress reduction. Regular practice develops strength and flexibilty of the joints, muscles and ligaments, while enhancing the performances of the cardiovascular system with a minimum of strain on the body. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and flat sole shoes. Questions contact Jack at: jrvivona@yahoo.com or Linda at: lindalazarus@starpower.net.

8 Sessions Instructor: Jack Vivona 326893 Damascus CRC 9 Sessions Instructor: Linda Lazarus 329068 Damascus CRC 329069 Damascus CRC

$80 4/11 W

8:00pm - 9:00pm $90

4/10 Tu 12:30pm - 1:30pm 4/12 Th 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong

Ages 18 and Up:This unique class combines three different branches of Chinese exercises to promote overall well being. A warm-up consists of the therapeutic stretch exercises of Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa and the holistic exercises of Ba Duan Jin Qigong to promote internal health and unblock the meridians in the body. This is followed by step-by-step instruction of the 24 form simplified Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, which focuses on breathing, directing the mind, stretching and aligning the body, and developing ‘Qi’ or energy. Regular practice helps alleviates existing ailments and prevent health issues, such as arthritis and back pain. It is beneficial and suitable for people of all ages. Note: Due to the nature of the program, this class is offered in three parts of 8 sections each - Part I during the Fall, Part II during the Winter & Part III during the Spring.

8 Sessions Instructor: Louise Liu 326825 Germantown CC 326823 Lawton CC 326824 Germantown CC

$144 4/14 Sa 9:30am -11:00am 4/17 Tu 6:00pm - 7:30pm 4/19 Th 9:30am -11:00am

8 Sessions $80 Instructor: Traditional Chinese Culture Institute 327022 Wisconsin Place CRC 4/10 Tu 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Essential Yoga for Beginners

Ages 16 and Up: This is a beginning yoga class that is suitable for new students and students wanting a simpler class. Classes focus on the fundamentals, including posture, alignment, breath and foundational yogic concepts. Perfect for first time and continuing students.

Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Wear comfortable clothes.

Bare feet are essential. Contact Tamara at (301) 891-1247 or tljhealth@earthlink.net for further information.

10 Sessions $100 Instructor: Tamara Johnson 327532 Gwendolyn Coffield CC 4/12 Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Prenatal Yoga at Divine Life Yoga

Ages 16 and Up: Honor yourself and the life within.

Instruction includes: breathing and relaxation techniques; stretching and toning muscle groups used during labor and delivery; techniques to relieve lower back pain; posture awareness; and visualization techniques that connect you with the life within. Wear comfortable clothing. You do not need to bring a mat or pillows to class. All equipment is provided. For more information, you can contact Hillary Blackton at 301-924-5164 or hillary@divinelifeyoga.com.

10 Sessions Instructor: Hillary Blackton 327021 Divine Life Yoga Studio 4/18 W

$150 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Classical Hatha Yoga

For 18 and Up: This class concentrates on the learning of traditional asana (postures), breathing, mindfulness, and listening to the body.

Emphasis is placed on longer held poses, core strength, flexibility, balance and concentration. Class will include seated, as well as standing postures. This is a moderately vigorous class aimed towards physical strength, vitality and mental clarity and a sense of well being. Classes begin with brief centering, moves into the heart of the class with asanas, and ends with deep relaxation and meditation. We will explore a bit of the philosophy of yoga and the eight fold path. Wear comfortable clothing that is non-restrictive and bring a mat and a blanket. Questions contact Sherry at: massageworks3@verizon.net, or (30l) 461-3376 6 Sessions Instructor: Sherry Weber 327651 Mid County CC 327650 Mid County CC

Ages 16 and Up: (14-15 yrs if accompanied by a parent or guardian). For beginning and continuing students.

Combines warm-ups, gentle postures, and yogic breathing to improve mobility and reduce stress. We will learn the basic principles of body alignment and breathe awareness, inspired by a meaningful intention and a joyful attitude. Each class consists of gentle postures that stretch, strengthen, and balance your body, ending in deep relaxation. The instructor encourages students to listen to their bodies and progress at their own pace. Wear nonrestrictive, comfortable clothes. Bare feet are essential.

Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Contact the instructor in advance of first class with any questions or to purchase materials: (Irene Bopp) Irene54@aol.com or (Robin Morris) at robin.michele.morris@gmail.com or (Linda Lazarus) at lindalazarus@starpower.net.

9 Sessions Instructor: Irene Bopp 326770 Bauer Drive CC Instructor: Robin Morris 326769 Wisconsin Place CRC 326771 Wisconsin Place CRC Instructor: Linda Lazarus 329058 Damascus CRC 329059 Damascus CRC

$90 4/10 Tu 6:15pm - 7:15pm 4/11 W 4/11 W

9:30am -10:30am 5:45pm - 6:45pm

4/10 Tu 11:30am - 12:30pm 4/12 Th 11:30am - 12:30pm

Yoga for Beginners

Ages 16 and Up: A physically vigorous class with benefits for your body, mind and spirit.

Stretch and tone muscle, release chronic tension, de-stress and refresh. Calm restless thoughts, cultivate concentration, and support mental clarity and confidence. Encourage self-acceptance, honor inner wisdom, and invite deep peace. Classes begin with warm-up movements and breath awareness to prepare you for yoga postures. The heart of each class is a sequence of postures that stretch, strengthen, and balance your body. Each class ends with deep relaxation and meditation. Wear nonrestrictive clothing and bring a blanket, mat and bare feet to class. Questions contact Nancy at: info@yogatribe.us 10 Sessions Instructor: Yoga Tribe LLC 326874 Bauer Drive CC

$127

4/10 Tu 10:45am -12:00pm

$75 4/12 Th 6:00pm - 7:15pm 4/16 M 10:15am -11:30am

Easy Yoga with Moira Martin

Ages 16 and Up: A slower pace for mixed levels that modifies basic yoga poses to enhance each individual experience. Relaxation techniques and easy going dynamic movement coordinated with simple rhythmic breathing. Increase energy, stamina, muscle strength and flexibility, and learn to release tension. Introduction to meditation. Bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. Questions call Moira at 301-493-9065 8 Sessions Instructor: Moira Martin 326765 Jane E. Lawton CC

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$97 4/12 Th 9:30am -10:45am

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Hatha Yoga and Stress Management

Age 18 and Up Beginner : Postures and exercises to tone, firm and realign body; relaxation, visualization and stress management. Bring blanket or mat to class.

10 Sessions Instructor: Suzana Cooper 327656 Jane E. Lawton CC

$100 4/13 F 10:45am -11:45am

Hatha Yoga and Stress Management 2

Age 18 and Up Intermediate/Advanced: Prerequisitebeginner class with Cooper.

10 Sessions Instructor: Suzana Cooper 327657 Jane E. Lawton CC

$125 4/13 F

Age 18 and Up Continuing Students & Beginners : Postures and exercises to tone, firm and realign body; relaxation visualization and stress management. Bring blanket or mat to class. $125 4/14 Sa 9:30am -10:45am 4/11 W 9:30am -10:45am

Vini Yoga

Ages 14 and Up: For continuing and beginning students.

Relaxation techniques and easy going dynamic movement coordinated with simple rhythmic breathing. Increase energy, stamina, muscle strength and flexibility, and learn to release tension. Introduction to meditation. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Questions contact Pat at: 301-251-1058 9 Sessions Instructor: Patricia Miller 327520 Potomac CC 327521 Potomac CC

$113 4/19 Th 9:15am -10:30am 4/19 Th 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Vini Yoga Intermediate

Ages 14 and Up: For continuing students. Previous yoga experience required. More emphasis on sequences, breathing, & meditation. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Questions contact Pat at: 301-251-1058 8 Sessions Instructor: Patricia Miller 327522 Potomac CC

$100 4/16 M

Ages 14 and Up: For continuing and beginning students.

Relaxation techniques and easy going movements coordinated with simple rhythmic breathing. Increase energy, stamina, muscle strength and flexibility; release tension. Introduces meditation. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. Questions contact Pat at: 301251-1058 9 Sessions Instructor: Patricia Miller 327519 Potomac CC

$113 4/19 Th 10:45am -12:00pm

9:30am -10:45am

Hatha Yoga and Stress Management Beg/ Con

10 Sessions Instructor: Suzana Cooper 327658 Wisconsin Place CRC 327659 Jane E. Lawton CC

Vini Easy Going Yoga

6:30pm - 7:45pm

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Call for more information at 240-777-6810.

Positions are available in our Camps and Summer Fun Centers, and we need strong candidates who are mature, capable and serious about their commitment to children. Teachers and teacher assistants are welcomed; as are college students with a knack for interacting with children.

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Flowing Yoga Vinyasa Style

Ages 18 and Up: In a Flowing Yoga Vinyasa Style class, expect movement and stretching. The word Vinyasa means ‘breath-synchronized movement.’ You will move from pose to pose on an inhale, or an exhale. Besides feeling fabulous you will be performing sequences of yoga postures in ways that balance and counter balance your body. Flowing Yoga Vinyasa Style, is a form of Yoga that segues poses, so they run together and become dance-like. You will get a an enjoyable, rigorous workout, and at the end of every class there is a relaxing guided visualization that will send you home with a feeling of well-being and a smile, so besides bringing a yoga mat and a bottle of water, please bring an extra layer of clothing. If there are any questions please call 240-7776870, or email at jcverdi@gmail.com.

10 Sessions Instructor: Juliet Verdi 327778 Holiday Park SC 327779 Holiday Park SC

$125 4/10 Tu 7:00pm - 8:20pm 4/14 Sa 10:00am -11:20am

Yoga Basics

“Yoga ...

Relax and manage your stress.”

Ages 16 and Up: (14-15 yrs if accompanied by parent or guardian). Introduces beginning and continuing students to yogic principles of body alignment and breath awareness, inspired by a meaningful intention and a joyful attitude.

Emphasis is placed on standing poses and strengthening and stretching the legs, back, and shoulders. Benefits of this practice include improved muscle tone, increased circulation, better concentration, and deeper relaxation.

Wear comfortable clothes such as t-shirts, shorts, tights, or leggings. Bare feet are essential. Bring a sticky yoga mat and a yoga blanket. Contact the instructor in advance of first class with any questions or to purchase materials: (Irene Bopp) Irene54@aol.com or (Sherry Weber) massageworks3@verizon.net or Contact Tamara at (301) 891-1247 or tljhealth@earthlink.net or (Linda Lazarus) at lindalazarus@starpower.net.

8 Sessions Instructor: Tamara Johnson 326887 Wisconsin Place CRC 9 Sessions Instructor: Irene Bopp 326883 Bauer Drive CC 326884 Mid County CC 326885 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 326886 Paint Branch HS Instructor: Linda Lazarus 329064 Damascus CRC 329065 Damascus CRC

$80 4/10 Tu 7:00pm - 8:00pm $90 4/10 4/11 4/12 4/12

Tu W Th Th

7:30pm - 8:30pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 10:30am -11:30am 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4/10 Tu 10:15am - 11:15am 4/12 Th 10:15am - 11:15am

Evening Yoga

Ages 18 and Up: For beginning and continuing students.

Learn to bring your mind, body and spirit into harmony and balance. Relax, relieve tension and create a sense of calmness and well being as you improve flexibility, strength and energy. Classes begin with warm-up movements and breath awareness, followed by a sequence of yoga postures and end with deep relaxation.

Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and blanket. Bare feet are essential. Contact the instructor in advance of first class with any questions at: robin.michele.morris@gmail.com.

9 Sessions Instructor: Robin Morris 326774 Wisconsin Place CRC

$90 4/11 W

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Mixed Level Yoga

Ages 16 and Up: This class is ideal for beginner as well as continuing students, because the instructor, Nathan Young, is dedicated to observing, understanding and fulfilling the needs of each individual participant. His yoga is one of moderation, that seeks to match breathing to movement as the poses are woven together for a seamless, flowing practice. The results are improved flexibility, strength, balance and peace of mind. Please wear non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat to class (or call in advance to reserve a mat). Class location: Potomac Methodist Church, 9908 South Glen Road. For more information about the class please call Maggie Wong 301-365-2424 , email Maggie@yogaplus.com or yoga20854@gmail.com or visit our website yogaplus.com.

8 Sessions Instructor: Nathan Young 326859 Yoga Plus - Potomac

$120 4/10 Tu 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Yoga for Scoliosis & Healthy Back

Ages 16 and Up: The instructor, Maggie Wong, knows yoga’s healing potential, first hand. Diagnosed with scoliois as a teenager, she uses yoga to manage her condition and the help others. The class is dedicated to strengthening the core muscles (abs and lower back) that are essential for supporting the back. People with scoliosis, back pain, posture issues or desk-bound computer users will benefit from this class. Instruction includes simple exercises for strengthening the body’s natural back support structures, addressing inflexibility and pain, and calming the mind. A segment of this class employs the Body Massage Ball, which is a homebased self massage tool to relieve tension and promote relaxation. Wear non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat to class (or call in advance to reserve a mat).

Class location: Potomac Methodist Church, 9908 South Glen Road. For more information please call Maggie Wong 301-365-2424, or email Maggie@yogaplus.com or visit website at: www.yogaplus.com 8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Oi Kam Maggie Wong 326865 Yoga Plus - Potomac 4/12 Th 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Karate/Jujitsu

Martial Arts

Karate Do and Iaido Beginners

Aikido

Aikido Beginning

Ages 12 and Up: A defensive martial art that redirects an attacker’s energy through evasions, throws, escapes, and pins. By learning the principles and practice of Aikido, one can learn to manage conflict in one’s personal life. Be non-aggressive without being a victim. Coordinate mind and body, and deal effectively with stress and tension.

Emphasis on Ki development.

9 Sessions Instructor: William Fairweather 326497 Ross Boddy CC 4/16 M

$64 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Aikido Continuing

Ages 12 and Up: Students must have the instructor’s permission before registering. Builds on the Beginner class and is adapted to the level of the students. Covers additional defensive techniques when faced with multiple attackers and or weapons.

8 Sessions Instructor: William Fairweather 326498 Ross Boddy CC 4/18 W

$87 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Ages 6-13: Discover a way to overcome your daily stress.

Iaido is described as cultivation of patience to keep you from conflict. Control of body, as well as mind, are the desired results. Additional benefits include discipline and respect, balance and patience and fitness and energy. Participants will need to purchase a GI. For more information, contact Salvador Cortes at bskofmc@gmail.com 7 Sessions $56 Instructor: Salvador Cortes 326451 Kensington-Parkwd ES 4/17 Tu 7:00pm - 8:00pm 326452 Kensington-Parkwd ES 4/19 Th 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Karate Do and Iaido II Intermediate

Ages 13 and Up:Discover a way to overcome your daily stress. Iaido is described as cultivation of patience to keep you from conflict. Control of body, as well as mind, are the desired results. Additional benefits include discipline and respect, balance and patience and fitness and energy. Participants will need to purchase a GI. For more information, contact Salvador Cortes at bskofmc@ gmail.com 7 Sessions $56 Instructor: Salvador Cortes 326454 Kensington-Parkwd ES 4/17 Tu 8:05pm - 9:00pm 326455 Kensington-Parkwd ES 4/19 Th 8:05pm - 9:00pm

Teens Sports Academies

Join your friends for after-school fun at Blair, Einstein, Paint Branch, Wheaton or Springbrook.

Basketball, Soccer and special events keep teens connected during out-of-school hours. Homework help is also available.

RecExtra...For MSs

Not ready for the day to end? Need a little more time with your friends? RecExtra, available at a limited number of MCPS MSs, offers sports, arts, babysitting instruction, step dance and other fun, engaging activities. Check with your school’s AfterSchool Activities Coordinator for more information.

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After-Hours MS Fun

Spend time with your friends at the After-Hours program! Enjoy dancing, sports, video games and special events at your neighborhood recreation center.

Teen Escape Club

Where Artists Play This East County Teen Event offers a safe youth space for fun and creativity. Open Mic Nights, Talent Shows, Contests and prizes are all a part of the fun for High School Montgomery County Teens! Visit our website for more information!

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Karate/Jujitsu

Ages 6-12 (Students must be 6 at the start of class): Instruction in the physical and psychological aspects of Tang Soo Do style Korean Karate and Jujitsu. Lecture, exercise, drills and competition with promotional exams available. Instructors from Tompkins Karate Association (TKA). New students accepted prior to the 3rd class of each session. *All locations accept Beginning through Advanced students. Beginners; if your chosen location offers a 6pm class, you must register for that 6pm class time. Beginners must attend 6pm at Upper County CC, Bauer CC, Damascus CC, Resnik ES, Praisner CC, Rolling Terr. ES, Germantown CC, Montgomery Village MS & Dufief ES. Beginners may attend the later time at all other sites.

8 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326795 Longwood CC 4/16 326796 Upper County CC 4/16 326797 Upper County CC 4/16 326798 Wheaton CC 4/16 10 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326799 Germantown CC 4/10 326800 Germantown CC 4/10 326853 Mid County CC 4/10 326801 Damascus CRC 4/11 326802 Damascus CRC 4/11 326803 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 326804 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 326805 Potomac CC 4/11 326806 Resnik, Judith A. ES 4/11 326807 Resnik, Judith A. ES 4/11 326808 Clara Barton CC 4/11 326809 Montgomery Village MS 4/11 326828 Montgomery Village MS 4/11 326810 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/12 326811 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/12 326812 DuFief ES 4/12 326813 DuFief ES 4/12 326814 Poole, John MS 4/12 326815 Rolling Terrace ES 4/12 326816 Rolling Terrace ES 4/12 326817 Bethesda ES 4/12

$48 M M M M

7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm $54

Tu Tu Tu W W W W W W W W W W Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th

6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Kendo Kendo

Ages 12 and Up: Beginner/Intermediate. Modern sword training is done using bamboo swords as opposed to bladed swords. Protection for chest, head and hands are worn. Kendo benefits both mind and body through quick thought, quick reflexes, determination, self control and positive physical expression.

The goal is not necessarily to defeat the opponent but to gain inner strength and mental confidence. Explore the ancient samurai, their philosophy and values. Optional to purchase shinai from instructor for $30. Questions email: tsir.office@verizon.net.

8 Sessions Instructor: Shiri Shintakue 327805 Tilden MS

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Karate/Jujitsu Adults

Ages 13 and Up: Instruction in the physical and psychological aspects of Tang Soo Do style Korean Karate and Jujitsu. Lecture, exercise, drills and competition with promotional exams available. Instructors from Tompkins Karate Association (TKA). All locations accept beginning through advanced students. New students accepted before the 3rd class of each session.

8 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326829 Upper County CC 4/16 326830 Wheaton CC 4/16 10 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326831 Germantown CC 4/10 326832 Damascus CRC 4/11 326833 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 326834 Potomac CC 4/11 326835 Montgomery Village MS 4/11 326836 Bethesda ES 4/12 326837 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/12 326838 DuFief ES 4/12 326839 Rolling Terrace ES 4/12

$64 M M

8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm $71

Tu W W W W Th Th Th Th

8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Karate/Jujitsu Club

Ages 13 and Up: Open to brown and black belt TKA students. Practice with each other and develop skills under supervision of select instructors. No formal instruction during Club sessions. Participants registered in the 7:00pm class must be registered in a regular TKA class during the same season.

10 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326851 Holiday Park SC 4/13 F

$27 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Karate/Jujitsu Club 2

Ages 13-Adult: Open to brown and black belt TKA students. Practice with each other and develop skills under supervision of select instructors. No formal instruction during Club sessions.

10 Sessions Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 326852 Holiday Park SC 4/13 F

$40 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Kung Fu Basics-Shaolin

Ages 16 and Up (13-15 year old allowed with parent) Train in basic kicks, stances, jumps and stretches of traditional Shaolin Temple kung fu for increased strength, flexibility and agility. All levels of experience are welcome to join in on the weekly Shaolin workout. Relieve stress by following the Chan Buddhist philosophy of ‘action meditation!’ Wear loose comfortable clothes and martial arts sneakers (or any type of sneakers that allow for quick pivoting).

8 Sessions Instructor: Bess Siegal 327359 Bells Mill ES

$55 4/17 Tu 8:30pm - 9:30pm

$75 4/19 Th

7:00pm -8:00pm

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Messes and Masterpieces

Tiny Tots Arts and Crafts Tiny Hands Crafts

Ages 2-8: Come and see what tiny hands can do! This ‘hands on’ class encourages children to be creative, get messy, and have fun with paint, glue, glitter, foam, fabric, wood items, and more. Kids will make at least 2 projects per class...most of them keepers! Crafts will change each session. Please bring a smock. $28 material due to instructor. Adult participation required.

7 Sessions Instructor: Abigail Dion 326944 Germantown CC 326945 Bauer Drive CC 326995 Mid County CC 326946 Germantown CC 326948 Jane E. Lawton CC 326950 Potomac CC 326951 Jane E. Lawton CC 326997 Mid County CC 326952 Bauer Drive CC 326953 Germantown CC 326994 Germantown CC 326943 Potomac CC

$61 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/14 4/16

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10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 9:30am -10:15am 10:30am -11:15am 9:30am -10:15am 10:15am -11:00am

Young Rembrandts for Tiny Tots

Ages 3 1/2-5: April showers bring May flowers and springtime is the right time for signing your preschooler for a Young Rembrandts class! The spring months will blast off with excitement as we draw a wonderful astronaut. But it’s not all space adventures; your student’s feet will be firmly planted back on planet Earth with a drawing of a tree house.

And don’t let those May flowers go unnotices; the month of May wil bloom with our flower basket drawing. We will concentrate on skills of drawing and coloring while developing fine motor skills, focusing, listening, and spatial development.

Adult participation is not required.

6 Sessions Instructor: Young Rembrandts 326789 Wheaton CC 326790 Damascus CRC 326791 Potomac CC 326792 Wheaton CC 326788 Germantown CC

$68 4/10 4/12 4/12 4/14 4/16

Tu Th Th Sa M

10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 6:15pm - 7:00pm 11:00am -11:45am 10:15am -11:00am

Sunday Studio with CREATE

Ages 4-6: Kids will explore a variety of media in this beginner class that encourages and focuses their natural interest in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Shape, texture, and color will be explored through two and three-dimensinal forms. A$15 material fee is required.

8 Sessions $109 Instructor: Create Art Center 326888 Create Arts Center 4/15 Su 11:30am -12:30pm 326889 Create Arts Center 4/15 Su 10:00am -11:00am

Countywide Programs 240.777.6870

Ages 2-5: Enjoy a fun-filled exploration of colors, textures, paints, glitter and glue designed to spark your child’s imagination. Theme based classes combine stories, music and art as we experience seasons and holidays. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock. $20 material fee due to instructor. Adult participation required.

7 Sessions Instructor: Joan E. Clowes 324998 Longwood CC 324999 Longwood CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Joan E. Clowes 325000 Potomac CC 325001 Potomac CC 325004 Wisconsin Place CRC 325005 Wisconsin Place CRC

Dance

$63 4/16 M 10:15am -11:00am 4/16 M 11:15am -12:00pm $72 4/11 4/11 4/13 4/13

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10:00am -10:45am 11:00am -11:45am 10:15am -11:00am 11:00am -11:45am

Kidz Dance

Ages 3-4: Children will love this fun introduction to ballet dance. Children will explore dance, rhythm and coordination. Parent participation may be required.

8 Sessions Instructor: Grace Oleson 325480 Potomac CC 325481 Germantown CC 325482 Wheaton CC

$72 4/17 Tu 3:30pm - 4:15pm 4/18 W 3:30pm - 4:15pm 4/19 Th 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Preschool Dance by Jazzmatazz

Ages 3-4: An introduction to dance through creative movement using a variety of musical styles that children love.

Leotards, tights and well fitted all leather ballet slippers, in the colors of your choice, are the dress requirements for class. No lace tutus and only short dance skirts please.

9 Sessions Instructor: Betsy Saunders 326273 Long Branch CC

$81 4/14 Sa 10:15am -11:00am

Bollywood for Tots

Ages 1.5-5: The dance movements provide Tots better motor coordination and concentration, sense of rhythm and self confidence. They also learn math by forming rhythmic patterns and team work. Bollywood is named after a Bombay industry that produces 500 musical movies every year. Adult participation is welcomed. For more information call Kumud Mathur at 301-299-3334.

Ages 1.5-3

6 Sessions Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326343 Potomac CC

Ages 3-5

7 Sessions Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326344 Potomac CC

Ages 2-4

7 Sessions Instructor: Kumud Mathur 326345 Potomac CC

$84 4/12 Th 11:15am -12:00pm $96 4/10 Tu 5:30pm - 6:15pm $96 4/10 Tu 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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Exploring Music & Piano Prep

Creative Kids

Ages 3-4 years: Creative Kids is an innovative and dynamic literature based drama program. A professional actor/ teacher leads the class in exploring and dramatizing specially selected children’s stories. The students then create and act out their own original stories based on these books. These stories come from all over the world and are carefully chosen for each age group. Creative Kids introduces students to acting, increases their love of books, and is loads of fun - a perfect mix for a great enrichment program!

8 Sessions $89 Instructor: Creative Kids Lenore Blank Kelner 326260 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/11 W 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Tiny Hands Chefs

Ages 3 -8: ‘One Bite Won’t Hurt You!’ Tiny hands love to cook! Make quick and easy recipes kids will love to prepare and eat. Bring your ‘picky eater’ and come join the fun! $28 material fee due to instructor. Adult participation required.

4 Sessions Instructor: Abigail Dion 326342 Potomac CC

$42 4/23 M

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Music

Discovering Music for Toddlers

Ages 1-3: A fun, creative, and enjoyable way to develop coordination and gross motor skills, an inner beat for music, balance and reinforce cognitive learning. Activities include singing, rhyming, moving to different rhythms, playing simple percussion and melodic instruments.

Siblings 0-8 months may attend at no charge and are not required to be registered. After 8 months, siblings must register and pay class fee. On line registration not available for 8-12 months, call 240-777-6870. Adult participation required. $15 material fee due to instructor.

7 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326346 Germantown CC 4/16 326347 Germantown CC 4/16 326348 Golden School of Music 4/16 326349 Golden School of Music 4/16 326350 Wheaton Regional Lib 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326365 Golden School of Music 4/14 326366 Longwood CC 4/14 9 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326352 QO Valley Park 4/10 326353 QO Valley Park 4/10 326354 Wisconsin Place CRC 4/10 326355 Wisconsin Place CRC 4/10 326356 Golden School of Music 4/11 326357 Marilyn J. Praisner CC 4/11 326358 Upper County CC 4/12 326361 Gwendolyn Coffield CC 4/13 326362 Gwendolyn Coffield CC 4/13 326363 Potomac CC 4/13 326364 Potomac CC 4/13

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$86 M M M M M

10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm 10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm 10:30am -11:15am $98

Ages 3-5: Discover and explore musical aspects and concepts. Covers rhythm, singing, ear training, movement, motor coordination and motor skills. Children play more complex percussion and melodic instruments as class progresses. Full parent participation and attention is required. $15 material fee due to instructor.

7 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326368 Golden School of Music 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326370 Longwood CC 4/14 326371 Golden School of Music 4/14 9 Sessions Instructor: Geiza Dourado 326369 Golden School of Music 4/12

$119 M 12:45pm - 1:45pm $136 Sa 12:15pm - 1:15pm Sa 11:00am -12:00pm $153 Th 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Music Together - Montgomery

Ages 0-5: A fun, interactive family music experience, which includes a variety of musical styles, tonalities and rhythms.

Activities include singing, chanting, props, instrument exploration, improvisation and large movement. Adults discover their power as role models for their children just by having fun, making music themselves, regardless of their musical ability. Each child is free to participate at their own level in this mixed-age, developmentally appropriate setting. Price is per child. Award-winning Music Together® CDs and Songbook are required for each family at a cost of $42 payable by cash or check to Music Together Montgomery and are due to the instructor at the first class. For more information, go to www. musictogethermontgomery.com or call the instructor at 301-879-6988. Infants under 8 months may attend free with a paying sibling, but must register. Please call 240-7776870 to let us know you plan to bring a sibling.

8 Sessions Instructor: Music Together Montgomery 326262 Mid County CC 4/10 Tu 326263 Mid County CC 4/10 Tu 326264 Wheaton-Claridge Park 4/11 W 326265 Wheaton-Claridge Park 4/11 W 326268 Mid County CC 4/14 Sa 326269 Mid County CC 4/14 Sa

$125 10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm 9:30am -10:15am 10:30am -11:15am 10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm

Sa 10:00am -10:45am Sa 11:15am -12:15pm $110 Tu Tu Tu Tu W W Th F F F F

10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm 10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:00am -10:45am 11:00am -11:45am 10:15am -11:00am 11:15am -12:00pm

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Playtime and Movement

Challenger Sports Lil Lions Soccer Program

Conductor Voyage’s Magical Sneaker Parade

Ages 3-5: Conductor Voyage’s Magical Sneaker Parade Join Conductor Voyage as she takes your preschooler on all kinds of wonderful adventures with nothing more than magical footwear (and a little imagination)! When Conductor Voyage reveals the power of these enchanted soft soled wonders, there are no limits to the places she and her procession of pre-schoolers will discover together: Journey to a Lost City, discover a hidden sea, take passage on a mystical ship…the world is your child’s oyster and their imagination will guide the way in this exploratory creative drama PlayLab! Class offered as part of Adventure Theatre’s satellite programming.

8 Sessions $80 Instructor: Adventure Theatre 326378 Mid County CC 4/18 W 11:00am -11:45am

Mama Goose on the Loose

Ages 6 months - 36 months : What a time for a rhyme!

Stories, games, music, movement and much more! Have fun and meet new friends while enriching your child’s language, large motor skills and social development. Price includes all materials. Adult participation required. For more information go to mamagoose@verizon.net 8 Sessions Instructor: Laura Lunking 326253 Bauer Drive CC 326251 Mid County CC 326252 Bauer Drive CC

$76 4/10 Tu 1:00pm - 1:45pm 4/11 W 11:00am -11:45am 4/12 Th 9:45am -10:30am

Sports and Fitness Coach Doug Pre Wee Wanna Be

Ages 18 mo-30 mo: Boys and Girls get a great start in enjoying sports working with their Moms, Dads, or Guardians. They will be introduced to agility training, sports including soccer, and other age appropriate sports through supervised play sessions with their Moms, Dads or Guardians. Each child is guided thru sports and play sessions and can participate at his/her own pace. A wonderful program to introduce tots to the joy of sports; and Moms, Dads and Guardians, too. Adult participation required. $5.00 Materials Fee is due to Instructor. Call 301-983-2690 or email CoachDoug@CTIKids.com for more info.

7 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327060 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327062 Germantown CC 4/10 327063 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 327064 Potomac CC 4/12 327080 Damascus CRC 4/13

Ages 4-5: Lil Lions Program olds using soccer as the medium to develop their balance, agility, coordination and color recognition and numerical learning along with increased confidence and social skills in a fun and relaxed environment. These sessions develop the use of right and left foot along with differing foot surfaces for kicking.

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Gary Hodgson Challenger Sports British Soccer 326759 Olney Family Park 4/10 Tu 11:00am -11:45am 326760 Meadowbrook Park 4/13 F 11:00am -11:45am 326761 Darnestown Park 4/13 F 11:00am -11:45am

Challenger Sports Cubs Soccer Program

Ages 2-3: Use soccer as the medium for children to develop their balance, agility, coordination, color recognition and numerical learning along with increasing their confidence and social skills in a fun and relaxed environment (parent participation required) 8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Gary Hodgson Challenger Sports British Soccer 326756 Olney Family Park 4/10 Tu 10:00am -10:45am 326757 Meadowbrook Park 4/13 F 10:00am -10:45am 326758 Darnestown Local Park 4/13 F 10:00am -10:45am

Coach Doug Wee Wanna Be Soccer and Tennis

Ages 3-5: based on the principles developed by Coach Doug for the very successful Wee Wanna Be program.

By concentrating on these two sports, the children have a greater opportunity to comfortably develop their interest and abilities. They will be introduced to soccer and tennis, through age appropriate skill training in play sessions with their Moms, Dads or Guardian. A great way for children to develop new skills using their arms and legs. Adult participation required. $5.00 Materials Fee is due to Instructor. Call 301-983-2690 or email CoachDoug@CTIKids.com for more info.

7 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327089 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327090 Germantown CC 4/10 327094 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 327095 Potomac CC 4/12 327096 Damascus CRC 4/13 327601 Cold Spring ES 4/14

$61 M 11:00am -11:45am $69 Tu W Th F Sa

11:00am -11:45am 11:00am -11:45am 11:00am -11:45am 11:00am -11:45am 3:45pm - 4:30pm

$51 M

9:30am -10:15am $59

Tu W Th F

9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am

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Coach Doug Wee Wanna Be

Ages 2 - 5 Which Sports players do your kids pretend to be? Boys and Girls and their Moms, Dads or Guardians will be introduced to agility training soccer, lacrosse, golf, T- ball and other seasonal sports through supervised non competitive play sessions with their Moms, Dads, or Guardian. Each child can participate at his/her own pace. (Parent Participation Required) * $5.00 Materials Fee is due to Instructor. Call 301-983-2690 or email CoachDoug@CTIKids.com for more info.

7 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327000 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/16 4/16 328304 Jane E. Lawton CC 8 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327004 Germantown CC 4/10 327005 Germantown CC 4/10 327006 Bauer Drive CC 4/11 327009 Potomac CC 4/12 327011 Potomac CC 4/12 327083 Damascus CRC 4/13 327084 Damascus CRC 4/13 327014 Oakland Terrace ES 4/14 327015 Oakland Terrace ES 4/14 327503 Cold Spring ES 4/14

$62 M 10:15am -11:00am M 1:30pm -2:15pm $77 Tu Tu W Th Th F F Sa Sa Sa

10:15am -11:00am 1:30pm - 2:15pm 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 1:30pm - 2:15pm 10:15am -11:00am 1:30pm - 2:15pm 9:30am -10:15am 10:15am -11:00am 1:15pm - 2:00pm

COACH DOUG SPORTS SCHOOL

Ages 4-7: Join us as we have kept our victorious formula of offering classes which treat each child as a winner; building self-esteem, enhancing cooperation, focusing on skills and fitness in a fun and positive environment.

Classes will focus on specific sports for a longer period of time to allow children an opportunity to comfortably develop their interest and abilities. Sports change each session and include: agility training, soccer, lacrosse, Tball and more. No Parent Participation required, Children participate on their own under the guidance of Coach Doug. $5.00 Materials Fee due to Instructor. Call 301-9832690 or email CoachDoug@CTIKids.com for more info.

7 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327043 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327046 Germantown CC 4/10 327049 Potomac CC 4/12 327085 Damascus CRC 4/13 327051 Oakland Terrace ES 4/14 327052 Cold Spring ES 4/14

$62 M Tu Th F Sa Sa

4:15pm - 5:00pm $77 4:15pm - 5:00pm 4:15pm - 5:00pm 4:15pm - 5:00pm 11:00am -11:45am 2:00pm - 2:45pm

COACH DOUG SOCCER

Ages 3-6: Kick it off with soccer instruction the Coach Doug way; fundamental soccer skills in a fun and friendly environment with emphasis on building techniques and self confidence. We cover skill development, soccer rules and playing strategies. By concentrating on soccer, children have a greater opportunity to comfortably develop individual skills in a team concept. No Parent Participation required, Children participate on their own under the guidance of Coach Doug. $5.00 Materials Fee due to Instructor. Call 301-983-2690 or email CoachDoug@CTIKids.com for more info.

7 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327054 Potomac CC 4/12 327053 Jane E. Lawton CC 4/16 8 Sessions Instructor: CTI Kids-Coach Doug 327086 Damascus CRC 4/13 327057 Oakland Terrace ES 4/14 327058 Cold Spring ES 4/14 327059 Germantown CC 4/10

$68 Th 5:00pm - 5:45pm M 5:00pm - 5:45pm $77 F Sa Sa Tu

5:00pm - 5:45pm 11:45am -12:45pm 3:00pm - 3:45pm 5:00pm - 5:45pm

UK Elite & UK Elite Petite Soccer

Ages 2-10: A fun guide to soccer utilizing maximum activity and participation and highly stimulating fantasy games. The focus is creating a fun learning environment in which children develop basic ball manipulation skills, using their feet. Instruction is provided by professional British coaches and teachers. U.K. Elite will provide balls for use by all participants.

6 Sessions Instructor: U.K. Elite Soccer 326743 Falls Road Local Park 4/16 326744 Falls Road Local Park 4/16 326745 Falls Road Local Park 4/16 326752 Falls Road Local Park 4/16 326753 Falls Road Local Park 4/16 326749 Maplwd-Alta Vista Park 4/18 326750 Maplwd-Alta Vista Park 4/18 326751 Maplwd-Alta Vista Park 4/18 326754 Maplwd-Alta Vista Park 4/18 326755 Maplwd-Alta Vista Park 4/18

$119 M M M M M W W W W W

3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Gymnastics Tumbling Format

Ages 3-6 Beginner: Practice tumbling skills while gaining self esteem. Animal walks, forward rolls, backward rolls and bridges are taught. Movements will enhance balance, large muscle control, and muscular strength. Parents are requested to wait outside the room during class time.

5 Sessions $68 Instructor: Denise Schattenberg 326292 QO Valley Park 4/16 M 11:00am -11:45am 326293 Upper County CC 4/16 M 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Gymnastics - Parent & Child

Ages 2-3 1/2yrs: Parents learn to help their toddler develop beginning gymnastics skills. Children learn to follow directions and cooperate utilizing an obstacle course, trampoline, balance beam and the foam pit.

7 Sessions $130 Instructor: Mofid, Boz Gymnastics of America, Inc. 327494 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 10:00am -10:45am 327495 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 6:15pm - 7:15pm

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Gymnastics - Pre School

Ages 3 1/2-4 and Ages 4-6: Tumbling skills such as front & back rolls, cartwheel, bridge and handstand, Balance beam skills such as front and backward walk and more, Bar skills such as: skin the cat, front roll and more. Also trampoline skills such as tuck jump, Straddle jump, sit droop and more. This class will develop children’s strength, coordination, flexibility, mental processing and self confidence 7 Sessions $130 Instructor: Mofid, Boz Gymnastics of America, Inc. 327497 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 10:45am -11:30am 327498 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 3:30pm - 4:15pm 327499 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 4:15pm - 5:15pm 327500 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

Ages 3mos-10mos: Meet new friends and bond with your baby in a nurturing class designed to support your baby’s development. Discover new ways to improve baby’s sleep, digestion, and more. No yoga experience required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or mat. Adult participation required. Babies should be pre-walkers. Itsy Bitsy is a registered trademark of Spirit Into Life Inc. For more information about Helen Garabediean’s Itsy Bitsy Yoga program, visit www.itsybitsyyoga.com.

6 Sessions Instructor: Laura Lunking 326257 Bauer Drive CC

$59 4/12 Th 10:45am -11:30am

Funfit Tots®

A fun-filled adult/child high-energy activity class that includes songs, stories, parachutes, games, balls, music, and more.

Develops motor skills, coordination, socialization, cooperation, and reinforces cognitive development. A great workout for both you and your child. Child must be walking. Price includes all materials. Adult participation required!

Ages 1 -2 years

7 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326401 Tilden MS 326390 Wheaton CC 326391 Germantown CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326392 Bauer Drive CC 326393 Potomac CC 326394 Potomac CC 326396 Jane E. Lawton CC 326397 Wisconsin Place CRC 326402 Mid County CC 326432 Potomac CC 326403 Jane E. Lawton CC

$77 4/14 Sa 9:30am -10:15am 4/16 M 9:30am -10:15am 4/16 M 10:15am -11:00am $88 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13

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Ages 2 - 3 years

7 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326418 Tilden MS 326409 Germantown CC 326420 Wheaton CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326410 Bauer Drive CC 326411 Potomac CC 326413 Jane E. Lawton CC 326421 Wisconsin Place CRC 326456 Mid County CC 326415 Jane E. Lawton CC 326416 Potomac CC

$77 4/14 Sa 10:15am -11:00am 4/16 M 11:00am -11:45am 4/16 M 10:15am -11:00am $88 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13

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Ages 18 months - 4 years 7 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326436 QO Valley Park 8 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326405 Bauer Drive CC 326406 Jane E. Lawton CC 326407 Damascus CRC 327509 Wisconsin Place CRC

Countywide Programs 240.777.6870

9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am 10:15am -11:00am 9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am 9:30am -10:15am 10:15am -11:00am 9:30am -10:15am

10:15am -11:00am 11:00am -11:45am 11:00am -11:45am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 11:00am -11:45am $88

Funfit Tots - En Espanol!

Ages 18 mos - 4years: Una actividad llena de diversión que incluye juegos, canciones, cuentos, música, paracaídas, pelotas y mucho más. Un gran entrenamiento para toda la familia. Un requisito es la participación de adultos. Los niños deben estar en edad de caminar. El costo de la clase es por cada niño. El costo incluye todos los materiales.

8 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326445 Jane E. Lawton CC 7 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326444 Wheaton CC

$88 4/13 F 11:00am -11:45am $77 4/16 M 11:00am -11:45am

FUNky Monkeys Sports & Games

Ages: 3-5: Action packed and full of fun, kids will recieve a heart-healthy workout without even knowing it! With loads of age-appropriate, non-competitive active games, such as tag, stick hockey, ball play, parachute and more, kids learn to play by game rules, follow simple instruction, advance coordination, muscle tone and function, socialization, and cognitive development.

Parents welcome, but not required.

7 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326428 Tilden MS 326429 QO Valley Park 326423 Germantown CC 8 Sessions Instructor: Celia Kibler 326424 Damascus CRC 326427 Potomac CC

$77 4/14 Sa 11:00am -11:45am 4/14 Sa 9:30am -10:15am 4/16 M 9:30am -10:15am $88 4/11 W 11:00am -11:45am 4/13 F 9:30am -10:15am

4/14 Sa 10:15am -11:00am $88 4/10 4/11 4/11 4/12

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11:00am -11:45am 10:15am -11:00am 10:15am -11:00am 11:00am -11:45am

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Horseback Riding

Xciting Xtras

Tiny Tots Horseback Riding

Dog Obedience

Dog Obedience 1 Puppy Kindergarten

Ages Trainers:12 and Up/Puppies 2-5 months: Prevent problems before they start. The puppy will explore and be trained to adjust to new sights, sounds, people, and dogs. Instruction in housebreaking, lead breaking and general discipline of puppy. No retractable leashes.

Questions: Call Wortley Ganoe at 301-946-5645.

8 Sessions Instructor: Wortley Ganoe 326492 MCRD Offices

$65 4/14 Sa 9:30am -10:30am

Dog Obedience 2 Basic

Ages Trainer 12 and Up/Dogs 5 months and Up:For the beginning dog and handler. Learn how to teach your dog the following: sit, down, stay, stand, come, heel, and other useful commands. Various training techniques, responsible dog ownership, etc. will be discussed.

Students Will need to practice outside class for best results. All work on lead. No retractable leashes. Call Wortley Ganoe at 301-946-5645.

8 Sessions Instructor: Wortley Ganoe 326493 MCRD Offices

$65 4/14 Sa 10:30am -11:30am

Dog Obedience 3 Intermediate

Ages Trainer: 12 and Up/Dog 6 months and Up: Prerequisite: a basic course. Building on the basic commands, handlers will teach correct heel position, get reliable responses to first command, learn more about canine psychology, training goals, etc. Students will need to practice Questions contact Wortley Ganoe at 301-9465645.

8 Sessions Instructor: Wortley Ganoe 326494 MCRD Offices

$65 4/14 Sa 11:30am -12:30pm

Ages 3-5 years: This exciting parent/ child class will be an introduction for young children to explore grooming, tacking, saddling, and horseback riding specifically geared for this young age group. The first class provides a basic orientation so there is no riding. Each registered student must have the same adult accompany them each week.

Children and adults must wear long pants and hard-soled shoes to every class. To keep a safe environment and minimize distractions only 1 adult may accompany each student and no unregistered siblings may attend.

8 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327598 Camp Olympia

$320 4/17 Tu 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Young Riders

Ages 6-12:An introduction to horseback riding. Learn how to groom, saddle, stop, start, and steer at the walk and trot with the safety of an adult leading the horse. Horse preparation takes time and is an important part of the instruction. One parent or adult (only) must be prepared to walk beside the horse, and jogging is involved. For safety reasons, long pants and smooth, hard soled shoes are required. No sandals or tennis shoes for students or parents, and students/ parents without proper footwear and long pants will not be able to participate.

8 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327599 Camp Olympia

$320 4/17 Tu 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Beginner Ages 9-14

Ages 9-14: Beginning horseback riding instruction includes grooming, saddling, leading, and riding at walk and trot.

For safety reasons, long pants and smooth, hard soled shoes are required. No sandals or tennis shoes; students without proper footwear and long pants will not be able to participate. Weight limit 200 pounds.

8 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327602 Camp Olympia

$320 4/14 Sa 9:00am -10:00am

Horseback Riding Class

Ages 13 and Up:This introductory course is perfect for those who have never ridden, have limited experience, or have not ridden in many years. Course will include grooming, saddling, leading, and riding at walk and trot.

For safety reasons, long pants and smooth, hard soled shoes are required. No sandals or tennis shoes, and students without proper footwear and long pants will not be able to participate. Weight limit 200 pounds.

8 Sessions Instructor: Camp Olympia 327600 Camp Olympia

$320 4/14 Sa 11:00am -12:00pm

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More Xciting Xtras ®Monitoring Today’s Teen

Mad Science’s Guide to the Galaxy ® Ages 5-12: This NASA-approved and endorsed program

Ages 18 and Up: Take a moment and think about all the technology your teen uses on a regular basis. Computers, televisions, cell phones, gaming devices, iPods and iPhones may come to your mind. Have you ever asked yourself, ‘What does my teen do with all of this stuff?’

That’s a VERY good question! You’ve probably seen your teen doing homework, sending Instant Messages to friends and listening to iPods all at the same time. Multi-tasking at its finest-or is it? Monitoring options, keyloggers, carrier usage options, advice and resources will all be explored in this very informative seminar

6 Sessions $119 Instructor: Ali Kilpatrick Mad Science 327655 Cashell ES 4/12 Th 3:30pm - 4:30pm 327675 Wisconsin Place CRC 4/17 Tu 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Technology

1 Sessions 327607 Germantown CC

$40 4/24 Tu 7:00pm - 9:00pm

®Today’s Technology for Baby NEW

Boomers, Adults & Seniors

Ages 50+: Confused about all the technology that society is using? Want to learn how to use cell phones, computers, digital cameras, GPS, other mapping systems and other devices more effectively? Want to explore these questions in a user friendly environment with others looking to support one another while learning?

10 Sessions 327606 Holiday Park SC

4/13 F

$115 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Gemology I Introductory

Ages 18 and Up: Want to know about those gems you have on your rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches? Curious about how gemstones came to be? Beginning Gemology, organized around the Mohs’ scale of hardness, is an introduction to gemstone study. Hands-on specimens and examples to examine during each class. Perhaps a guest speaker, maybe even a field trip.

10 Sessions Instructor: Timothy Morgan 326858 Potomac CC

$97 4/12 Th 10:00am -12:15pm

Gemology (Advanced)

Adults: Prerequisite: Beginner Class - Interested in gemstones, but already know a little something about them? Want to learn more? Curious about gemstone lore and stories? This class examines gemstones and gemstone groups. Examples and hands-on specimens to ‘play’ with each morning. Perhaps a guest speaker, maybe even a field trip.

10 Sessions Instructor: Timothy Morgan 326860 Potomac CC

$97

NEW

takes children on a tour of the universe! Participants will go home with interesting information and take-homes, so they can continue their explorations. Children will learn about Space Travel, Energy, Dry Ice, Space Technology, Living in Space, Motion, and Planets and Moons.

Performing Arts Act It Out (Class)

Ages 4-6: Take an adventure every week through storybooks in this acting class that uses theater arts to teach kids about relevant social issues and character education topics such as respect, truth, peace, etc. Each week, these young actors will learn various improvisation theater games as well as a story that they will act out using costumes and props. This class will present their favorite story on the last day of class!

8 Sessions Instructor: Pooja Chawla 327248 Jane E. Lawton CC 327247 Potomac CC 327249 Ross Boddy CC

$79 4/14 Sa 10:15am -11:00am 4/15 Su 2:45pm - 3:30pm 4/17 Tu 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Dramatic Kids!

Ages 7-10:This theater arts class for elementary age students is bound to keep you up on your feet and down on the ground with fun and laughter as we learn improvisational theater techniques and social issues.

Throughout the class, these fine actors will combine their theatrical know how and expertise on a subject into artistic expressions employing the dramatic techniques they have learned (such as, but not limited to improvisation, scene study, and monologue study). There will be a final presentation on the last day of class! $5 material fee payable to instructor at the first class.

8 Sessions Instructor: Pooja Chawla 327252 Jane E. Lawton CC 327251 Potomac CC 327253 Ross Boddy CC

$95 4/14 Sa 11:15am -12:15pm 4/15 Su 3:45pm - 4:45pm 4/17 Tu 6:00pm - 7:00pm

4/11 W 10:00am -12:15pm

Play Bridge

Ages 18 and Up: The course is tailored for novices and advancing bridge players. It will cover bidding, playing, and defending a bridge hand. Several conventions will be discussed including Stayman, Jacoby, Michaels, Gerber, and Blackwood. So sign up and enjoy the game.$5 material fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

6 Sessions Instructor: Aaron Navarro 327543 Potomac CC

$110 4/23 M

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Sports Pages Badminton

Badminton Beginner/Advanced Beginner

Ages 9 and Up: Emphasis on learning individual skills, body movement, concepts, tactics, strategies, history, rules, court etiquette and athletic psychology.

Competitive techniques of both singles and doubles play.

Students must provide their own racquet. $10 material fee due to instructor. $65 4/14 Sa 9:30am -10:45am

Badminton Intermediate

Ages 12 and Up: Continued emphasis on learning individual skills, body movement, concepts, tactics, strategies, history, rules, court etiquette and athletic psychology. Competitive techniques of both singles and doubles play. The first class will be an assessment of the player’s levels. The instructor reserves the right to reassign students to another level. Students must provide their own racquet. $25 material fee due to instructor.

8 Sessions Instructor: Gary Chao 326431 Bauer Drive CC

$90 4/14 Sa 10:45am -12:45pm

Badminton Advanced

Ages 12 and Up: Prerequisite Intermediate/Advanced Level. Small class instruction. Continued emphasis on learning Advanced individual skills, body movement, concepts, tactics, strategies and athletic psychology.

Competitive techniques of both singles and doubles play.

The first class will be an assessment of the player’s levels.

The instructor reserves the right to reassign students to another level. $25 material fee due to instructor.

8 Sessions Instructor: Gary Chao 326434 Bauer Drive CC

Fencing with Mohebban Beginner I

Ages 9 and Up: Basic foil techniques. Equipment provided: foil, mask,and jacket. Instructor is former Olympian, Gitty Mohebban. No age exceptions without instructor approval. $20 material fee due to instructor.

8 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327255 Frost, Robert MS 4/16 M 9 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327257 Parkland MS 4/13 F 10 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327256 Clemente, Roberto MS 4/11 W

Instructional Sports

8 Sessions Instructor: Gary Chao 326430 Bauer Drive CC

Fencing

$120 4/14 Sa 12:45pm - 1:45pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm $95 5:30pm - 6:30pm $104 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Fencing with Mohebban Beginner II Ages 9 and Up: Curriculum will be student skill dependent. $20 material fee due to instructor.

8 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327258 Frost, Robert MS 4/16 M 9 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327260 Parkland MS 4/13 F 10 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327259 Clemente, Roberto MS 4/11 W

$86 6:30pm - 7:30pm $95 6:30pm - 7:30pm $104 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fencing with Mohebban Intermediate

Ages 9 and Up: More advanced foil techniques: riposte direct, doublement, compound attacks with footwork, beat disengage, compound riposte and pris de fer opposition, lier, croise, and envelopment. No age exceptions without instructor approval.$20 material fee due to the instructor.

8 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327261 Frost, Robert MS 4/16 M 9 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327263 Parkland MS 4/13 F 10 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327262 Clemente, Roberto MS 4/11 W

$86 7:30pm - 8:30pm $95 7:30pm - 8:30pm $104 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Fencing with Mohebban Practices & Club Ages 13 and Up: An opportunity for the beginner, intermediate and advanced fencer to practice with each other and develop their skills. No formal instruction will be given during Club sessions. Foil, epee and saber fencers welcome. Equipment provided: foil, mask, and jacket. Classes may feature electric fencing apparatus.

No age exceptions will be granted without instructor approval. $20 material fee due to the instructor.

10 Sessions Instructor: Gitty Mohebban 327264 Bauer Drive CC

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Basketball

COACH RICH BASKETBALL FOR AGES 7-9

MD Sports Hoop Star Basketball Clinics

Grades K-5: Jazz Perazic’s MD Sports presents a program designed to provide participants with fundamental basketball skills instruction, as well as exposure to how the game is played through drills and controlled scrimmages. Our goal is to teach a basic understanding of the game in a fun environment in preperation for and support needed for traditional recreation basketball leagues. Our knowledgeable, experienced and caring staff’s primary goal is to teach both sports and life skills of respect, commitment and teamwork.

6 Sessions Instructor: Jazz Perazic’s MD Sports 327266 Luxmanor ES 4/16 327269 Bells Mill ES 4/17 327265 Olney ES 4/18 327267 Flower Valley ES 4/20

$90 M Tu W F

3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:05pm - 4:20pm

One On One After School Hoops

Ages 6-12: Have fun learning to become a better basketball player! Join our experienced and positive One on One instructors for our weekly basketball clinic at your school. Basketball fundamental skills will be taught through proven drills, exercises, fun competitions and games. One on One instructors strive to teach all participants the value of work, respect for authority and how to function as part of a team.

8 Sessions Instructor: One on One Basketball 327350 Wayside ES 4/11 327349 Glen Haven ES 4/12 327351 Sligo Creek ES 4/12 327353 Greenwood ES 4/12 327352 Woodlin ES 4/13 327348 Wisconsin Place CC 4/16 327344 Clopper Mill ES 4/17 327345 Jackson Road ES 4/17 327346 DuFief ES 4/17 327347 Potomac ES 4/20

$93 W Th Th Th F M Tu Tu Tu F

3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:05pm - 4:05pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:45pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:15pm - 4:15pm 3:15pm - 4:15pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm

True 2 the Game Fundamentals of Basketball

Ages 6-12: Join our experienced staff and learn the fundamentals of basketball in order to compete at a high level. This class will enhance your self confidence through skill development, proper training, physical conditioning and mental toughness.

Ages 7-9: Each one--hour class is divided into two, 30--minute halves. The first half of each class is a specific fundamental skill building component, with drills and activities designed to teach and develop the primary building blocks of basketball. The second half of each class will be live game scrimmaging, allowing players to apply these fundamentals within real game scenarios. This program will equally combine fundamental instruction with full court game experience. Many young players are overwhelmed by the speed and complexity of basketball, and this program will convey to players that basketball is a game of specific fundamentals, each with its own name, technique and purpose.

9 Sessions Instructor: Rich Sandler 326864 Damascus CC

$130 4/17 Tu 5:30pm - 6:30pm

MD Sports Rim Rockers

Ages 7-9: Introductory basketball course. Lower baskets will be used. Through innovative and fun drills, every child will learn basic basketball skills. Higher level of confidence and self-esteem will be achieved. This MD Sports class is sure to leave every child with a smile.

Participants will receive a T-shirt and a participation award.

6 Sessions $90 Instructor: Jazz Perazic’s MD Sports 327270 Bauer Drive CC 4/14 Sa 4:00pm - 5:00pm 327271 Darnestown ES 4/18 W 6:00pm - 7:00pm 327272 Oakland Terrace ES 4/19 Th 6:30pm - 7:30pm

MD Sports All Star Skills Clinic

Ages 8-17: Jazz Perazic’s MD Sports All Star Skills Basketball Clinic. Learn the correct basketball fundamental techniques, brush up on your skills, learn new moves and improve your footwork for a great jump shot. Participants will learn how to improve agility, explosiveness, first step quickness and jumping ability.

Team defensive concepts will be covered.

6 Sessions Instructor: Jazz Perazic’s MD Sports 327395 Bethesda-CC HS 4/15 Su 327394 Kingsview MS 4/20 F

$145 2:00pm - 4:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

6 Sessions $100 Instructor: Cornell Saddler True 2 The Game 327244 Germantown CC 4/18 W 4:00pm - 5:15pm 327245 Matsunaga ES 4/19 Th 3:45pm - 4:55pm 327246 Darnestown ES 4/19 Th 3:30pm - 4:40pm

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Challenger Sports Advanced Player Development Soccer

Women Who Play

If you are a woman over 25 who would love an opportunity to play a team sport with other woman in a recreational, informal, fun, safe and comfortable environment. This is going to be a fun experience of team play. We are going to play whiffleball, kickball and catch volleyball. You are going to have your turn to get in the game and play. Play for fun, move your body and have some fun.

4 Sessions Instructor: Brenda Loube 327660 Wisconsin Place CC

$50 4/26 Th 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Total Golf Adventures Class

Ages 5-12: Kids can get a grip on this wonderful lifetime sport in an extremely fun and non-competitive environment. Each day brings a new adventure in the fundamentals of golf; driving, chipping putting and more! Children are engaged in exciting games and activities which will introduce them to the basics of the sport. Rules, etiquette and safety are also emphasized by trained instructors who are experts in dealing with children who master skills quickly or those who need more attention. All equipment is provided.

Ages 10-12: Advanced Player Development Emphasis is placed upon skill development and mastery of core techniques through individual and small group practices and coached games.

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Gary Hodgson Challenger Sports British Soccer 326773 Olney Family Park 4/10 Tu 6:00pm - 7:00pm 326775 Meadowbrook Park 4/13 F 6:00pm - 7:00pm 326782 Darnestown Park 4/13 F 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gymnastics- Gilrs and Boys

Ages 7-12: Introduction to gymnastics. Utilizes all apparatus including floor, balance beam, vault, uneven bars and trampoline. Examples of skills: Cartwheel, Round off, Walkovers.

7 Sessions $140 Instructor: Mofid, Boz Gymnastics of America, Inc. 327501 Gymnastics of America 4/13 F 7:00pm - 8:00pm

6 Sessions $105 Instructor: Mark Szematowicz Parboy, Inc 326855 Germantown CC 4/23 M 4:00pm - 5:00pm 326856 Longwood CC 4/25 W 5:00pm - 6:00pm 326857 Wisconsin Place CC 4/26 Th 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MSA Fitness and Nutrition

Age 5-12 Our goal is to improve the children’s eating habits and to encourage physical exercises and to improve the BMI ratio for each kid and to reduce obesity among the participants. The Physical activities include: jumprope, physical exercises, running, aerobics, etc..

8 Sessions $150 Instructor: Sharon Nagia Montgomery Sports Association 327505 Cashell ES 4/18 W 3:30pm - 4:45pm 327506 Stonegate ES 4/19 Th 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Challenger Sports Mini Kickers Soccer

Ages 5-6: Mini Kickers Programs using individual skill-based exercises to increase balance, agility, coordination and confidence. It the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to define his or her technique or learn for the first time.

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Gary Hodgson Challenger Sports British Soccer 326762 Olney Family Park 4/10 Tu 4:00pm - 5:00pm 326763 Meadowbrook Park 4/13 F 4:00pm - 5:00pm 326764 Darnestown Park 4/13 F 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Challenger Sports PLayer Development Soccer

Ages 6-9: Player Development Emphasis is placed upon skill development and mastery of core techniques through individual and small group practices and coached games.

8 Sessions $120 Instructor: Gary Hodgson Challenger Sports British Soccer 326766 Olney Family Park 4/10 Tu 5:00pm - 6:00pm 326767 Meadowbrook Park 4/13 F 5:00pm - 6:00pm 326772 Darnestown Park 4/13 F 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Register by March 25, 2012 Register as a team Playing Men, Women, CoRec Leagues for Adults and Seniors Play begins in April

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For more information visit us at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec or contact Countywide Programs Office at (240) 777-6870.

A c t i v e Ol de r A d u l t Spring 2012

The Montgomery County Recreation has many diverse ways for Boomers and older adults to be active, whether working, semi-retired or fully retired. From full service senior center’s to extensive trips, to our Countywide Senior Sneakers Fitness Program, the opportunities are bountiful. Include our programs and activities in your Spring line up!

Senior Centers

Senior Centers are full-service facilities with a wide range of activities that are open five days a week. They also provide a weekday luncheon program, educational seminars, entertainment, and fitness classes. Transportation is available on a limited basis to Senior Centers and Active Adult that have nutrition programs. Call 240-777-4980 for more information.

Damascus Senior Center

(M-W&F, 9:00am-2:00pm, Th 9:00am-4:00pm) 9701 Main Street, Damascus 240-777-6995

Holiday Park Senior Center (M-F, 8:45am-4:00pm) 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton 240-777-4999

Long Branch Senior Center (M-F, 10:00am-2:00pm) 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring 240-777-6975

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center (M-Th, 8:15am-4:00pm, F CLOSED, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm) 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring 240-777-8085

Other County Recreation and Education Resources for Older Adults: • The Lifelong Learning Institute of Montgomery College provides many intellectually stimulating courses for Montgomery County residents age 50 and over.

Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu or call Program Director, Ann Evans at 240-5671828.

• Jewish Council for the Aging, www.accessjca.org offers numerous programs for older adults.

• Senior Info Pages at: montgomerycountymd.gov/seniors. For telephone assistance and information, call the Senior Resource Line at 240-777-3000.

• OASIS offers challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service for mature adults. For more information call (Bethesda) 301-4696800 press 1, then extension 211 or (Chevy Chase/DC Area) 202-686-9760.

• Volunteer: Visit the Montgomery County Volunteer Center at montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteer

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Programs (Age 55+) Senior Sneaker Exercise Program Montgomery County Recreation’s popular Senior Sneaker Program helps adults age 55 and older have access to quality exercise/weight rooms across the County at a very affordable $50 annual membership fee. For this low fee, members can use the exercise/weight rooms until 3pm Monday through Friday. For those wanting more flexibility, a full Exercise/Weight Rooms Membership is available. Call 240-777-4980 for details. The Senior Sneakers Program is available at the following Community Centers:

Clara Barton CC

Coffield CC

Germantown CC

Longwood CC

Marilyn J. Praisner CC

Bauer Drive CC Damascus CC Lawton CC MID-COUNTY CC Upper County CC Wisconsin Place CC

Ross Boddy CC East County CC Long Branch CC Potomac CC Wheaton CC

Walk . . . for the health of it!

Indoor Walking Program Check out these great opportunities for indoor walking that are offered at your local Community Centers where you can walk in climate controlled, secure buildings!

3 Beat the cold and avoid the rain in these heated facilities, free of dogs, cold and uneven walking surfaces.

3 Access Card recommended or sign-in required. Just check in at the front desk, swipe your card and do your walking.

3 Bring a friend and talk or maybe just listen to your radio with earphones.

This free activity is a public service of Montgomery County Recreation and offered at the following sites. (If the Gym is unavailable, the Social Hall may be used, if not in use):

Clara Barton CC Damascus CC Lawton CC Upper County CC

Bauer Drive CC East County CC Long Branch CC Wheaton CC

Ross Boddy CC Germantown CC Longwood CC Wisconsin Place CC

Community Facilities and Programs 240.777.4980

Coffield CC Good Hope CC Potomac CC MID COUNTY CC

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Senior Exercise Classes at Community Centers In addition to exercise classes offered at Recreation Senior Centers, many Community Centers (CC) offer senior exercise classes. To learn about availability and to sign up, call the Community Center for which you are interested.

Senior Fit

A partnership with Holy Cross Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Montgomery County Recreation. These free classes help participants to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility. Participants must have a doctor’s permission note. Call 301-754-7895 for registration information.

Bauer CC – M, W, F, 9:15am-10:00am Ross Boddy CC – T, Th, 9:00am-9:45am Coffield CC – T, Th, 10:30am-11:15am East County CC – M, W, 10:30am-11:15am, F, 10:30am-11:30am Long Branch SC – M, W, 12:00pm-12:45pm Mid County CC - F, 11:00am-11:45am Praisner CC – M, F, 9:00am-9:45am, M, W, 10:00am-10:45am Schweinhaut SC - M, W, 8:30am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:15am T, Th, 9:00am-9:45am, Sa, 9:30am-10:15am Wheaton CC - M, W, 11:00am-11:45am

Senior Shape

A partnership between Suburban Hospital and Montgomery County Recreation.

These classes provide strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercise training. You must have a doctor’s permission and there is a $30 fee for 3 months.

Classes are currently being offered at Clara Barton, Potomac and Lawton Community Centers. Call Suburban Hospital at 301-896-3939 or the centers for more information.

55+ Active Adult Programs Montgomery County Recreation started its 55+ Active Adult Programs (formerly called Neighborhood Senior Programs) in the late 1950’s, before there were five-day a week senior centers. The Wheaton Senior group had over 300 participants before the Margaret Schweinhaut and Holiday Park Senior Centers opened. Active Adult Programs are a wonderful opportunity for individuals 55+ to gather for educational, social, sports, and entertainment programs, and places to make lasting friendships. After losing most of our programs due to budget reductions last year; WE ARE BACK!! We are offering programs two days per week at the sites listed below and we have a new program at the Mid-County Community Center, which opened in July 2011. A BRAND new site, the White Oak Community Center, which is scheduled to open this spring, will also have programs for adults 55+.

We are excited about growing at these new locations and reaching more Active Adults. We encourage input and feedback from every source, and new ideas are always welcome. All of our groups are diverse and offer exciting programs for participates in the communities they serve. Along with exercise, dance, educational, and social activities, we also offer a variety of special programs and events. A sampling of these events include: • Senior Theater is bringing two new productions, featuring two wonderful female actors, portraying two fascinating and influential women, Babe Dickenson Zaharis and Margaret Sanger, to our centers this year.

• On Wednesday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m., there will be a program on “The History of Women in Sports,” at the MidCounty Community Center, followed by the Senior Theatre production, “Babe,” at 12:30 p.m.

• On Thursday, April 26, at 11:00 a.m., the “History of Women in Sports” program will be repeated at the Praisner Community Center, followed by the Senior Theatre program, “Babe” at 12:30 p.m.

• Montgomery College Lifelong Learning classes are offered at a number of locations. Everything from lectures on current events to Art History and appreciation are offered.

Check us out at any of our locations. We’re sure to have something for everyone!

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Bauer Drive Seniors

M & W 10:00am–2:00pm Bauer Drive Community Center 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville 240-777-6922

Bethesda/Chevy Chase Seniors M & W 10:00am–2:00pm Jane E. Lawton Community Center 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase 240-777-6855

Clar a Barton Seniors

Mon. & Wed. 10:00am–2:00pm Clara Barton Community Center 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John 301-229-0010

Clarksburg Seniors**

Community of Faith United Methodist Church 22420 Frederick Road, Clarksburg 301-916-3899

Coffield Seniors

Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:00am–2:00pm Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring 240-777-4900 *The Wednesday program is a partnership with the Jewish Community Center and MCR. Lunch is available on Wednesdays only by calling 301-230-3751 for reservations.

Potomac Seniors

Tues. 10:00am–2:00pm & Fri. 10:00am–1:00pm Potomac Community Center 11315 Falls Road, Potomac 240-777-6960

Pr aisner Seniors * +

Tues. & Thurs. 10:00am–2:00pm Marilyn J. Praisner Community Center 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville 240-777-4970

Ross Boddy/Sandy Spring Seniors * + Wed. & Thurs. 10:00am–2:00pm Ross Boddy Community Center 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring 240-777-8050

White Oak Seniors * +

Seniors Today!

Watch Seniors Today, a program for and about seniors produced by the Commission on Aging.

Please call 240-777-4980 for more information.

White Oak Community Center 1700 April Way, White Oak

Tune in to Cable Montgomery Channel 6.

+ Limited tr ansportation available on progr am meeting days. * Includes a nutrition lunch progr am on meeting days. ** This progr am is in partnership between MCR and the Community of Faith UMC.

East County Seniors* +

Tues. & Fri. 10:00 am–2:00pm East County Community Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring 240-777-8093

Germantown Seniors +

Mon. & Thurs. 10:00am–2:00pm Germantown Community Center 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown 240-777-8098

Longwood/Olney Seniors Mon. & Wed. 10:00am–2:00pm Longwood Community Center 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville 240-777-6920

Mid-County Seniors*

Tues. & Thurs. 10:30am–2:30pm Mid-County Community Center 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring 240-777-6813

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Special Activities and Events Damascus Senior Center

9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 240-777-6995 Hours: M, Tu, W, F 9:00am-2:00pm, Th 9:00am-4:00pm The center has exercise classes, entertainment programs, workshops, a gift shop; exercise room, craft and art rooms for craft classes of all kinds; billiards, ping-pong, shuffleboard and a sunny dining area where daily lunches are served every weekday.

Special Activities St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, Noon Chef Sue will make this day memorable to all of the Irish who have come to eat and celebrate. The menu will be available at the reception desk one month prior to the event! Call the Damascus Senior Center for reservations.

Price for the Meal age 55 – 59 is $7.00 60+ Donations requested.

The Golden Aires Band

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 1:00pm The Golden Aires who plays music from the big band era of the 1930’s and 40’s will be here to entertain our seniors. Cost: FREE

Cholesterol Screening

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 9:30am – 11:30am.

Shady Grove Hospital will have its screening here at Damascus Senior Center. You must register in advance by phone 1-800-542-5096 there is no drop in registration.

Cinco de Mayo Luncheon

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, Noon Chef Sue prepares a wonderful meal for our annual celebration. The menu will be available at the reception desk one month prior to the event! Call the Damascus Senior Center for reservations.

Price for the Meal age 55 – 59 is $7.00 60+ Donations requested.

Ice Cream Social

Tuesday May 22nd, 2012, 1:00pm.

The Damascus Senior Center will have an Ice Cream Social with all of your favorite toppings. Cost: FREE

Garden Party Luncheon

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, Noon Chef Sue will have a great meal prepared for our Damascus Senior Gardeners. The menu will be available at the reception desk one month prior to the event! Call the Damascus Senior Center for reservations.

Price for the Meal age 55 – 59 is $7.00 60+ Donations requested.

Anna Pappas “A Class Act”

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, 1:00pm.

Anna Pappas returns with her friends to perform “A Class Act”. Cost: FREE

Damascus Senior Center Sponsors, Incorporated (DSCSI), Trip Information:

Smithsonian Castle and Museum Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 9:00am – 3:00pm The Damascus Senior Center Sponsors Incorporated (DSCSI) will sponsor today’s trip to the Smithsonian. For more information please contact Diane Kavanagh at 240777-6995. Cost: $25.00

About the Montgomery County Senior Luncheon Program Adequate nutrition is critical to the health, functioning, and quality of life of everyone. It is an important component of home and community-based services for older people. This US Administration on Aging funded program improves the dietary intakes of participants and offers participants opportunities to form new friendships and create support networks. The legislative intent is to make community-based services available to aging in place adults who may be at risk of losing their independence. Meals served under the program provide at least one-third of the recommended dietary allowances established by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, as well as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, issued by the Secretaries of Departments of Health and Human Services. Menus are available at each Nutrition Program site. Lunch reservations must be made two working days in advance. Cancellations should be made directly to the site manager. A volunteer contribution is requested from persons age 60 and over. The cost of the meal is $5.92. Contributions are used to purchase more meals. Participants are asked to contribute what they can.

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Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 240-777-4999 Hours: 8:45am-4:00pm, M-F The Center has social and educational programs every day with programs and classes in exercise, music, art, dance, travel, health and consumer education, plus drop-in discussions on the news and current events. Call for session dates, registration information and fees or visit us on the web at holidaypark.us.

Aging Well Lectures

No registration necessary for this series. All health & wellness lectures begin at 1:15 p.m. and usually last an hour.

MARCH WITHOUT MADNESS AMERICA’S FIRST LADIES

Thursday, March 22, 2012, 1:15 p.m. FREE. No registration necessary. Presented by Activities to Go. Who were the favorites? What political role have first ladies played through the years? What do we know about the private lives of the first ladies of yesteryear?

MAY: OLDER AMERICAN’S MONTH SENIOR DRIVERS: THE TOP TEN ISSUES

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 1:15 p.m.

Sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. FREE. No Preregistration required.

HEART DISEASE CAN BE MANAGED

Thursday, May 10, 2012, 1:15 p.m.

A cardiologist with Suburban Hospital. Sponsored by John Hopkins Medicine

Musical Memories by Great Performers • • • •

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 1:15 p.m. Leisure World Chorale & Dancers. FREE. Monday, May 7, 2012, 1:15 p.m. Andrea & Chyp Bebop & Hop. FREE. Monday, May 14, 2012, 1:15 p.m. Singer Christiana Drapkin sings songs to Mom & Mother’s Day. FREE. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 1:15 p.m. Isis: Flute, Cello & Piano. Amy Thomas on flute, Virginia Lum on piano & Marion Baker on cello. FREE. A Classical music program by outstanding local performers.

BETTER BREATHING FOR A BETTER LIFE

Monday, March 26, 2012 1:15 p.m.

Elsie Ferguson, Ph.D., Sponsored by the Pain Connection.

NO FOOLS AT HOLIDAY PARK- APRIL INCONTINENCE: IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT WOMEN Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 1:15 p.m.

Sponsored by Suburban Hospital. No registration necessary.

SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES FOR MYO-FACIAL PAIN

Monday, April 23, 2012, 1:15 p.m.

Dr. Jay Shah, NIH. Sponsored by the Pain Connection

Senior Talent Show!

Holiday Park Seniors, Inc. Classes Tai Chi v Zumba Gold Zumba Wake Up Call v Yoga Line Dancing v Bone Building Strength Training vChair Fitness Bollywood Dance and Yoga Ballroom Dancing Call 240-777-4999 for Spring session information.

Community Facilities and Programs 240.777.4980

Friday, May 18, 1:15-3:15pm “Noted Seniors of Montgomery County” Enjoy performances by senior singers, dancers, musicians, comics, and actors. The deadline for performer entries is March 16th. tickets will be available beginning May 1 ($6 per person) at Holiday Park. This event is co-sponsored by GROWS and several area businesses. Proceeds will benefit NAMI.

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Long Branch Senior Center

8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 240-777-6975 Hours:10:00am-2:00pm, M-F The Long Branch Senior Center provides ample social opportunities, health and wellness programs, lifelong learning and educational programs, exercise classes and fun! Take a look below at a sampling of our upcoming programs and classes, or stop by and visit with us!

Walking Competitions

Each month we sponsor a walking competition to a different destination. Laps around the gym are substituted for miles on your journey. The first 5 seniors to complete 500 laps get a prize, bragging rights and your picture on our wall of champions!!

Keep Moving

If walking is not your passion, we offer a variety of exercise classes including Tai Chi every Friday at 10:30, Seated Volleyball and “Senior Fit” on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 and 12, and “ Stay Active and Move” classes on Tuesdays at 10:30 and Fridays at 10:15. All classes are Free and can be adapted to any level.

Going Green Fashion Show

Tuesday March 20, 11 am.

Do you shop at thrift stores? If you do, you are actually helping the planet by recycling clothing. For our fashion show this year, you can be as creative as you wish: You can show off your best outfit, your favorite recycled clothing, or your choice green clothes for St. Patrick’s Day. Musical entertainment included. Light refreshments served. Free

Speaking of Green …

The Long Branch Seniors will be expanding our outdoor garden this year. We are looking for donations of vegetable or herb seeds, premium soil, garden gloves and small garden tools. With or without a green thumb, we will also need folks who don’t mind getting their hands dirty to help us plant, maintain and harvest our bounty.

Happy Mother’s Day Party

The annual Mother’s Day Celebration will take place on Thursday May 10th, from 11 – 2. Lunch will be catered and dancing and music will take center stage. The cost is $5.00.

Movies and Bingo Mondays

Mondays at 11, we alternate movies and Bingo. There is a $1.00 fee to play bingo – with prizes for the winners.

Movies are free. This spring, the movies will reflect our nature and garden theme with showings of “The Secret Garden”, on Monday April 2nd, and “Greenfingers” – the story of a prison inmate whose life is changed by working in a garden – on April 16th.

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Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center

1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 240-777-8085 Hours: 8:15am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday

Closed Friday

9:00am-3:00pm Saturday The Center offers an attractive and accommodating setting with ample parking and weekly entertainment programs, health screening and education, exercise classes, craft projects, informational speakers, dances, theme parties, and special events.

Music, Maestro, If You Please……

Good Times Show Band

Monday, April 2, 1 p.m.

Let’s have a “Spring Fling’ with the upbeat sound of this fun band. We guarantee an afternoon of entertainment and a boppin’ beat for all to enjoy. Fee: $1.00 in advance/$2.00 at the door. Tickets available at Schweinhaut Reception Desk. Space limited.

‘Nancy Sings Sinatra’ in the Garden Room

Monday, April 23, 1 p.m.

Nancy is a wonderful, personable, versatile and energetic vocalist who will delight you with her fabulous Frank Sinatra repertoire. Watching and listening to Nancy is like being at your own personal cabaret. Nancy’s vibrant personality and terrific talent will keep you smiling and singin’ along. A wonderful afternoon of music is in store.

By popular demand, Nancy is back at Schweinhaut with accolades galore. Free.

Memories, Memories….

‘I Love New York’

Presented by Activities To Go Wednesday, April 18, 1 p.m.

From Brooklyn to the Bronx, from Central Park to SoHo, stroll through the neighborhoods of New York and take a juicy bite of all that The Big Apple has to offer, without leaving the comfort of your chair. This trip down Memory Lane will be presented in a unique inter-active format. Be sure to sign up early so you can join in the fun! Presented by Activities to Go – a group you will long remember. Fee: $1.00 in advance/ $2.00 at the door.

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Get Organized Now! Organize Your Paperwork

Wednesday, April 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Are you suffering from paper overload? Learn strategies for managing your paperwork by attending this interactive session. Professional Organizer and Productivity consultant Marcie Lovett, author of The Clutter Book: When You Can’t Let Go, will clarify what you should keep and what you can toss. As a bonus, you will receive worksheets to keep trank of all the important papers in your life. Fee: $2.00.

(Coming in July – Organize Your Memorabilia and Collections)

Marvelous Mondays at the Movies in the Garden Room.

Bridges of Madison County –

Monday, March 5, 1 p.m.

This movie is emotional, sentimental and romantic. When vaguely discontented Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson (Meryl Streep) meets National Geographic shutterbug Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood), what begins as a guarded friendship soon erupts into an intense affair that rekindles Francesca’s forgotten passions. This Oscar-nominated drama is based on the best –selling novel by Robert James Waller.

It’s Complicated

Monday, April 30, 1 p.m.

Ten years after their divorce, Jane (Meryl Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin) Adler unite for their son’s college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together.

But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect, Adam (Steve Martin. Now, she has to sort out her life – just when she thought she had it all figured out. A romantic comedy you are sure to enjoy.

The Devil Wears Prada

Monday, May 7, 1 p.m.

After taking a job in the Big Apple as assistant to powerful fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep, in an Oscar-nominated role), small-town girl Andrea Sachs (Ann Hathaway) is thrilled – until the magic wears off, and she’s left feeling battered and used. But at least she looks fabulous, right? This clever comedy will keep you laughing.

A Healthier and More Knowledgeable You….

Four Session Series on Memory Loss

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Washington • Know The 10 Signs: Early detection matters.

Thursday, March 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

• The Basics of Alzheimer’s.

Thursday, April 26, 1 – 3 p.m.

• Safety issues with Alzheimer’s.

Thursday, May 24, 1 - 3 p.m.

• Legal and Financial Planning for those affected by Alzheimer’s. Thursday, June 28, 1 – 3 p.m.

‘Right to Sight’

Montgomery County Salutes Aging Eyes Wednesday, May 16, 1 p.m.

In partnership with the Prevention of Blindness Society of the Metropolitan Area, an outstanding sight saving seminar.

HeartWell In Action Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Suburban Hospital introduces an exciting concept in health education. Leni Barry, a nurse of extraordinary knowledge, energy and health promotion will provide blood pressure and health counseling from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 2 p.m., Leni will educate you on a new topic each month.

• April 14, 1 p.m.– “Sweet Dreams” Join The Suburban Hospital HeartWell Nurse in a discussion on strategies for a restful nights sleep.

• May 1, 1 p.m. – “Stroke Awareness” May is Stroke Awareness Month. Participate in a discussion about reducing the risk for stroke.

• June 6, 1 p.m. - “Summer Safety” Learn tips to stay safe and healthy this summer.

Included will be strategies for travel, entertaining, exercise, and managing in the heat.

Stay tuned for more topics as summer 2012 comes upon us!

Discussion Group – Maximizing You!

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.

Join this enlightening discussion group to discuss issues on aging.

• Maximize your quality of life • Emphasize the positive • Create satisfaction everyday Led by Edie Mahlamann, LCSW-C . Free.

Go Safely!

AARP Driver Education Class

Monday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A one-day classroom, safe-driving course which focuses on defensive driving. Pre-reg. req. Make $12.00 check to AARP. No cash please.

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Shape Up Now….

For The Fun Of It…..

Senior Fit

Duplicate Bridge At The Schweinhaut Center

Monday, Wednesday, 8:30 and 9:30 or Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 and Saturday, 9:30. Designed especially for seniors – this exercise program focuses on increasing strength and muscle endurance while improving balance and flexibility.

Sponsored by Holy Cross Hospital and Kaiser Permanente.

Call 301-754-7895 to request a permission form to be filled out by your physician in order to participate in Senior Fit. Free.

Tai Chi Chuan

Thursdays, 10:00 Tai Chi is an ancient system of physical and mental harmony – gentle exercise that emphasizes relaxation, balance, and coordination. This class is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome.

Instructors: Fred Nee and A.M. Carey. Free.

Qi Gong

Saturdays, Noon. Qi Gong aims to relax your body, calm your mind, and refresh your heart with these easy-tolearn exercises that can be done using a chair for balance and stability. Directed meditation ends each session.

Instructor: Mike Kornely. Free.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Fee: $5.00 Duplicate bridge is the most widely used variation of contract bridge in club and tournament settings. Duplicate Bridge is thriving at this Center. ACBL sanctioned.

Coordinated by Roz Dixon.

Read It! “People of the Book: A Novel” by Geraldine Brooks

Thursday, March 15, 9:45 to 11:00 a.m.

In 1996, Hanna Heath, an Australian rare book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime – analysis and conversation of the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, which has been rescued from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. The book is one of the earliest Jewish volumes with illuminated images. Hanna discovers a series of tiny artifacts in its ancient binding and she begins to unlock the book’s mysteries which go back to the 15th century. Evelyn Block will lead the discussion.

Poetry of Emily Dickinson

Thursday, April 19, 9:45 to 11:00 a.m.

Join our book group when we will discuss and read some of the poems of Emily Dickinson. Led by Carol Sokolski.

4th Annual Active Aging Expo Monday, May 7, 2012 9:00am-2:00pm Activity Center at Boeher Park

Sponsored by The City of Gaithersburg Information on programs and services available in the County is provided by over 80 business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Call 301-258-6380 for more information.

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Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation Plan to SOAR this Spring!

The Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) program may be just the thing for you. Awaken that spirit of adventure. This is a day trip program for active adults, age 55 and over. Trips are specifically designed for this age group. Each activity or trip requires a substantial amount of walking and/or physical exertion. Program participants should be in good physical condition and consult their physician if they have any concerns before registering/ participating in an activity. All travel is by motor coach unless otherwise noted. Interested individuals should call 240-777-6870 to have a SOAR brochure mailed to them in order to access DETAILS FOR EACH TRIP, INCLUDING REFUND POLICIES.

Cherry Blossom Cruise and Lunch on the Spirit Cruise Line, plus a Visit to the Newseum

Trip number: 325556 Thursday, March 29 We’ll begin our day by cruising along the Potomac River and enjoying a relaxing lunch (included) on the Spirit Cruise Line as we enjoy the sights of Washington with the Cherry Blossoms in bloom. Then we’ll tour the Newseum which offers an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. It is one of the most technologically advanced museums in the world.

Fee: $92 Leave 10:15am, Return 6:15pm

Tour of Famous Hillwood Museum & Gardens

Trip number: 325557 Thursday, April 12 An audio assisted self-guided tour of Hillwood Museum and Gardens in DC features the most comprehensive assemblage of Imperial Russian fine and decorative arts outside Russia, and an extensive collection of 18th century French works of art. Founded by Marjorie Merriweather Post, the 25-acre estate features magnificent gardens. Lunch menu of soup, roast turkey breast sandwich, cookies, and soft drink included in Hillwood café.

Fee: $60 Leave 8:45am, Return 3:45pm

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Guided Walking and Riding Tour of Historic Harrisburg, State Capital of Pennsylvania

Trip number: 325559 Tuesday, April 17 Trip number: 325560 Wednesday, April 18 We have scheduled this tour to accommodate all of those on the large waiting lists from previous years and for those who heard from their friends how much they enjoyed this tour! A local authority will guide us through this historic city which originated in 1719 with 30 people. We’ll begin with a bus tour of the city, island, residential businesses, and Capitol District. We’ll learn about the relationship between William Penn and John Harris who established the city which was a “crossroads” of 7000 years of American Indian culture. Then we’ll tour the Capitol where you will marvel at the Rotunda which is modeled after St. Peters in Rome, the exquisite chandeliers, the mosaic tile floor, and the incredible Carrara marble grand staircase.

Lunch (on own) in the Capitol building cafeteria. A tour of the National Civil War Museum with 12,000 historical documents, artifacts, high definition videos, dioramas, and life sized mannequins comes next. We’ll end with a walking tour of the origins of Harrisburg, the “Shipoke” section, where we’ll see Harrisburg as it was in the 1800’s.

Leave 7:00 am, Return 6:00 pm Fee: $54

Walking Tour of Historic Frederick, MD, and Riding/Walking Tour of Monocacy National Battlefield

Trip number: 325562 Thursday, April 26 We start the day with a guided walking tour of the historic district of Frederick – a town that dates back to the 18th Century. George Washington slept here and Abe Lincoln visited here. A buffet lunch is included at the Golden Capital Corral Restaurant. Then enjoy a Park Service Ranger guided tour of the Monocacy Civil War Battlefield. Known as the “Battle that Saved Washington,” the Battle of Monocacy marked the last campaign of the Confederacy to carry the war into the North.

Fee: $50 Leave 8:30am, Return 4:30pm

®Tour the Civil War Battle of Bristol Station plus Visit to the National Museum NEW

of the Marine Corps with Ed Bearss, Acclaimed Historian

Trip number: 325563 Tuesday, May 1 Trip number: 325564 Tuesday, May 8 Trip number: 325565 Wednesday, May 9 Three months after General Robert E. Lee’s defeat at Gettysburg, he again took the offensive crossing the Rapidan River in a bold sweep causing General George Meade to retreat.The Battle of Bristol Station was then begun. The battlefield was recently preserved and is included within the Bristol Station Battlefield Heritage Park. Listen to the narrative of the battle as only Ed Bearss can bring it to life. We will then go to lunch, on own, at the cafeteria in the Museum of the Marine Corps. After lunch, we will be guided through the museum by Ed Bearss, who knows war intimately as a wounded Marine Corps veteran of the WWII Battles of Guadalcanal and New Britain. See and experience the Marine’s story through multi-media presentations and “immersive experiences” that give visitors a ground-level feel of life in combat.

Visit the Boot camp, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Global War on Terror, and Marine Corps Combat Art Galleries. View vignettes that depict scenes from Marine Corps History. See artifacts such as the famous American Flag hoisted on Iwo Jima.

Designed to be equally enjoyed by non-veterans as well as veterans.

Fee: $54 Leave 7:45am, Return 5:00pm

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®Riding Tour of Old Town Alexandria NEW

Trip number: 325566 Wednesday, May 2 Trip number: 325567 Thursday, May 3 Experience colonial history with a local guide who will narrate an one and a half hour riding tour of historic Old Town. Be entertained with anecdotes and gossip from the 18th and 19th Centuries. Founded in 1749 as a port for area planters, Alexandria was laid out by a young surveyor named George Washington. In the streets of Alexandria, history lives. Entire city blocks evoke a time long ago. Also, browse the Torpedo Factory Art Galleries and lunch, on own, at a local restaurant or at Gadsby’s Tavern.

Fee: $40 Leave 8:30am, Return 4:30pm

Backroads To Freedom – Eastern Shore Underground RR and Harriet Tubman Riding Tour

Trip number: 325569 Wednesday, May 16 Trip number: 325570 Thursday, May 17 Our Eastern Shore guide Sherri, will relate stories of early to mid-nineteenth century farm life where Harriet Tubman was born and worked as a young slave girl. We will hear stories of free black communities. Sites include Bucktown, Brodess, Plantation, Church Creek, and Madison. We will follow their flight to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Our guide will relate stories of the fleeing slaves and the assistance by courageous abolitionists. We will see the Historic Courthouse where slave traders bought slaves. We will see where runaway slaves hid while waiting for transportation north. We will travel north along the Underground RR route through Secretary, East New Market and Preston. You will hear stories of the escapes and the bounty hunters who chased the fugitives. You will see sites made famous by Harriet Tubman in her 13 attempts to rescue friends and family. Lunch, included at a local restaurant.

Leave 7:30am, Return 6:30pm Fee: $66

Visit the Fort McHenry National Park on the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, and the Inner Harbor in Baltimore Trip number: 325572 Thursday, May 24 Visit historic Fort McHenry, the War of 1812 battle site that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem. The tour begins with a film, a narration by a National Park Ranger, and a tour of the Fort. This was the only battle on the Eastern Seaboard the British did not win. Afterward, enjoy lunch and sightseeing (on own) at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Fee: $39

Leave 8:15am, Return 3:30pm

Our Annual Sailing Trip on Chesapeake Bay

Both trips are on: Thursday, May 31 Trip number: 325573 Leave 8:15 am, Return 3:30 pm Trip number: 325574 Leave 12:30 pm, Return 7:30 pm Our ever popular sailing trip out of Annapolis is a great way to spend a relaxing day! Enjoy 4 hours under sail on a 76 foot-long sailboat with a professional captain and crew. A picnic lunch on board is included.

Fee: $76

White Water Rafting Trip on the Shenandoah River

Trip number: 325575 Wednesday, June 6 This popular two and half-hour rafting trip on the Shenandoah River is being offered again this year. An expert guide in each raft will lead our group through White Horse Rapids, down the famed Shenandoah Staircase and over Bull Falls (rated class II-III, which are easy to moderate in difficulty). Recommended attire is shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers. No hard-soled shoes. No experience required. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. A delicious fried chicken lunch is included.

Fee: $76 Leave 8:00am, Return 4:15pm Countywide Programs 240.777.6870

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®Walking tour of Historic New Castle, DE, Original Capital of NEW

Delaware

Trip Number: 325576 Wednesday, June 13 Trip Number: 325577 Thursday, June 14 Take a guided walking tour of New Castle, Delaware which was originally settled by the Dutch in 1651. New Castle’s historic core is a National Historic Landmark District containing some of the country’s finest examples of vernacular and fine architecture from the 17th Century through today. We will visit the old court house, Amstel/Dutch Houses, and Read House. If you enjoyed our trip to Dover, Delaware, this trip is for you! Lunch, included at a local restaurant.

Fee: $70 Leave 7:30am, Return 5:30pm

Exploring in Benjamin Franklin’s Footsteps - A Walking and Riding Tour of Historic Philadelphia, PA, with Optional Tour of the New National Museum of American Jewish History

Trip number: 325578 Incl. Independence Hall Thursday, June 21 Trip number: 325579 Incl. Jewish Museum We have scheduled this tour to accommodate all of those on the large waiting lists from previous years, and for those who heard from their friends how much they enjoyed this tour! We’ll meet our local professional guides, and begin our tour either inside historic Independence Hall, or at the new National Museum of Jewish History. Then we’ll lunch, on own, at the famous Bourse Food Court. Next, we’ll walk in “Franklin’s Footsteps” to view the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, U.S. Mint, Elfreth’s Alley, and more. We will continue with a ninety minute riding tour to see more highlights of the City of Philadelphia.

Fee: $54 # 325578 Incl. Independence Hall Leave 7:00am, Return 7:00pm $67 # 325579 Incl. Jewish Museum

SOAR Baseball 2012 Batter up! It’s Baseball Time Again!

Join us for one or more of our baseball game trips this year.

We will enjoy trips to two Nationals and two Orioles games this season. All games this year are $44.00 per person and include upper deck reserved seating (between first or third base and home plate) and chartered motor coach transportation. (Note: there is walking and step climbing required at each game). All trips leave from the rear parking lot of Holiday Park Senior center and return immediately after the games.

Trip No. Date Teams Depart 325633 May 23 (Wed Aft.) Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox 10:00 am 325634 June 7 (Thur Aft.) Nationals vs. NY Mets 11:00 am 325635 July 26 (Thur Aft.) Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays 10:00 am 325636 Aug 2 (Thur Nite) Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies 5:00 pm

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Family Entertainment & Exciting Trips Whatever your age, we have a trip for you!

Let the Family Memories Begin!

Family Entertainment & Exciting Trips (FEET)offers trips for all ages, including a variety of destinations. This is a day trip program planned with your interests in mind. Join us for our Fun Family and Adult trips being offered throughout each season and leave the driving to us.

Get ready to explore some of the most exciting destinations in the Mid-Atlantic! New York, Philadelphia, Ocean City and Virginia, here we come! Take in museums, sports events, theaters, festivals, special events and amusement parks. Whether it’s a day ay the beach or a Kennedy Center show, you will want to register early, as seats go fast.

Go by yourself, with friends, or take the whole family. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Flyers are available with more detailed information at all MCR-operated Senior and Community Centers and on-line. For additional information on these and other trips, please call Trips and Tours Coordinator at 240-777-4933.

Unless you are notified in advance, all trips depart and return to the rear parking lot of the Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure as all trips depart promptly at the confirmed departure time.

The Philadelphia International Flower Show

Trip number: 327194 Friday, March 9th Transport yourself to the “Islands of Aloha.” The Hawaiian motif will feature six main islands; oversize waterfalls, waves, rainbows, bamboo, lava and murals; plus large screens projecting wide island vistas. Be carried away to a floral hula fest, romantic beach wedding, tropical ranch house, surfers’ retreat and a rocky garden of the gods. The 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii.

You’ll have 5-6 hours to visit the many displays, exhibits and Kiosks at this fabulous show. Cost includes: Round trip charter bus transportation and general admission ticket.

Meals are on your own.

Fee: $82.00 Leave 8:00am, Return 7:00pm

Majestic Theatre Celtic Nights - Journey of Hope & Pre-Show Dinner Buffet in Patrons’ Lounge Trip Number: 327195 Sunday, March 18 Direct from Ireland, this show features the finest male and female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a thundering backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship. This glittering production creates an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big and doggedly carved out a home in the New World.

Before the show, we will enjoy a delicious Buffet Dinner complete with Dessert and Coffee Station. The cost includes: Round trip charter bus transportation, pre show dinner buffet and the show admission.

Fee: $114.00 Leave 10:45am, Return 6:45pm

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Sports Emporium (The Place to Play)Year Round Interactive Family Entertainment Complex (Fun For All Ages)

Trip Number: 327196 Saturday, March 31 Sports Emporium-your place to play! Visit Central Pennsylvania’s year-round interactive entertainment center!

The Sports Emporium has assembled at one location an entertainment mall that offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor. There is something for everyone to do at the Sports Emporium. It is the place to play a game of miniature golf (weather permitting) or laser tag, roller skate or drive go-karts and have much more fun in between. Our outdoor activities provide interactive entertainment to groups and individuals.

The 70,000 square foot, air-conditioned, indoor entertainment complex houses state of the art entertainment that provides hours of enjoyment regardless of your age! There is something for everyone at Sports Emporium-Moms, Dads, Grandparents and kids will find their favorite activities at one location! The cost of the trip includes: Round trip charter bus transportation and Fantastic Play Pack - 1 lasertron Full Session ( Four six minute games), $3.00 Reloadable Play card for arcades), 1 fastrack or Gran prix Ride , Your choice of: 3 Rounds of batting cages or 1 Go Kart Ride or 1 Miniature Golf or 1 Skate Admission.

All meals are on your own at The Sports Emporium Victory Lane Café which offers a wide variety of snack menu items including fresh baked pizza, hot wings, pretzels, nachos, hot dogs, ice cream, and cold beverages.

Fee: $68.00 Leave 8:00am, Return 5:00pm

New York City Day Trip On Your Own

Trip number: 327197 Wednesday, April 4 Enjoy a Day on your Own in the Big Apple! The bus will drop you off at Bryant Park, in back of the New York Public Library on 6th Avenue, between 40-41sts. The day is yours to plan.

Go Shopping- get theatre tickets for a matinee- go out to lunch or visit the museums have a great day! Fun for all ages, bring the whole family. The trip includes round trip motor coach transportation.

Fee: $60.00 Leave 7:00am, Return 11:00pm

Sights & Sounds Millennium Theatre “Jonah”

Number: 327198 Wednesday April 25 The Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania presents a brand new Biblical production of the story of “Jonah”. Be prepared to set sail on an exhilarating journey with one of the Bible’s most colorful prophets! A massive production, “Jonah” features breathtaking effects including a multifaceted 40-foot-tall ship that breaks apart right before your eyes and an immersive underwater scene with a shocking reveal of the big fish that swallows God’s misguided prophet. This sweeping musical intertwines powerful themes of love, mercy, obedience and second chances. Have your heart and spirit moved as you witness Jonah’s remarkable journey of rediscovery where he eventually finds himself and the allmerciful heart of God! Before the show, enjoy a delicious lunch at the “Old Country Buffet”. The Cost of the trip includes: Round trip charter bus transportation, Lunch before the show and the Show admission.

Fee: $108.00 Leave 8:00am, Return 7:00pm

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The 85th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival- Kickoff Event “Bloomin’ Wine Fest”

Trip Number: 327199 Saturday, April 28 The official kick-off event of the 85th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Week … attendees of the United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest will enjoy a traditional wine tasting atmosphere, at this event held on the Loudoun Street Walking Mall in historic Old Town Winchester. Saturday, April 28th, this event will feature numerous Virginia wineries in two “Wine Gardens”. Also, over 30 artisans and vendors will be setup along the Old Town Mall along with the local merchants, offering a wide variety of art, jewelry, bags, pottery and much, much more. Live musical entertainment will be ongoing on two stages thru-out the event. Food vendors will be located in the two food courts on the mall, offering a wide variety of food and snacks for every taste. Trip cost includes: Round trip charter bus transportation and admission to the wine festival. Meals are on your own.

Leave 9:15am, Return 6:15pm Fee: $72.00

The Ocean City Annual “Springfest”

Trip Number: 327200 Friday, May 4 Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, great food, entertainment, arts & crafts. You’ll have 5-6 hours to explore the “Springfest”, at your own pace. Visit the four huge big top tents located at the Inlet Lot at the South end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk. Food vendors will be serving up Eastern Shore delicacies and a wide assortment of foods for your tasting pleasure. Cost includes: Round trip charter bus transportation.

Fee: $56.00 Leave 7:30am, Return 8:30pm

Arena Stage the Mead Center for American Theatre Presents- A Giant American Musical “The Music Man”, Meredith Willson’s

Trip Number: 314201 Saturday, May 19 Fresh off her success with Oklahoma!, Artistic Director Molly Smith tackles five-time Tony Award winner The Music Man. Having exhausted all 102 counties in Illinois, “Professor” Harold Hill gives Iowa a try and soon enough convinces River City of its trouble with the “sin and corruption” of the pool hall, trouble that can only be stopped by forming a boys’ band. Marian the librarian suspects he’s a con man, but she begins to trust him after seeing how he’s given confidence to her shy younger brother. Soon, this “Music Man” has transformed the entire town, not only turning the bickering school board into a barbershop quartet, but himself into an honest man. When the stage erupts with “76 Trombones,” you’ll be cheering along with River City for Harold Hill! Trip cost includes: Round Trip, charter bus transportation and show admission.

Fee: $112.00 Leave 12:30pm, Return 5:00pm

“Memphis”, at the Kennedy Center

Trip Number: 327202 Saturday, June 23 This four-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, begs you to turn up the dial. Inspired by actual events, Memphis introduces a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.

Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves--filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards(r) including Best Musical, Memphis features a Tony(r)-winning book

by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony(r)-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony(r) nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Trip cost includes: Round trip charter bus transportation and show admission.

Fee: $136.00 Leave 11:45am, Return 6:00pm

Countywide Programs 240.777.6870

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The Therapeutic Recreation Team provides accessible leisure, educational and personal development activities for individuals with disabilities through mainstreaming and adaptive programs.

Karate for Individuals with Disabilities

Ages 6 and Up: Introduction to traditional Korean Karate (Tang So Do) with emphasis on improving motor coordination . Classes will include stretching, arm & leg movements and drills. Wear loose fitting clothes or white GI(uniform). New students attend 9:00 class.

10 Sessions $90 Instructor: Company Staff: TKA, Inc. 327135 Holiday Park SC 3/31 Sa 9:00am - 9:45am 327136 Holiday Park SC 3/31 Sa 10:00am -10:45am

Kaleidoscope Art

Ages 13 and Up with disabilities: A structured program offering arts and crafts using various media to create one of a kind art. Class is taught by certified Art teacher with experience working with individual with disabilities.

Participants should be able to follow simple instructions, understand basic rules, and express needs. 1 staff to 4 participants. 6 Sessions $45 327133 Germantown CC

Volunteers Needed!

Support an individual with a disability in a mainstream recreation program.

Provide assistance in a Therapeutic Recreation program. Student volunteers are eligible for SSL hours. Training provided.

Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 240-777-6870.

3/24 Sa 12:30pm - 2:00pm

TR BIG Game Nights

Ages 13 and Up with disabilities: Have fun playing oversized games with your friends, and come make new friends too! Board games, cards, bingo, and more!

Program meets second and fourth Friday of the month.

1 staff to 5 participants; no personal care. Meets 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 6/8, 6/22.

5 Sessions 327157 Holiday Park SC

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$40 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Slow ‘n Easy Aerobics

Ages 15 and Up with disabilities: Exercise to music and get fit through movement, stretching, and coordination.

Participants should be able to follow one- and two-step instructions. 1 staff to 10 participants.

8 Sessions 327150 Potomac CC 327153 Longwood CC 327151 Damascus CC 327152 Bauer Drive CC 327149 Wheaton CC

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Ages 15 and Up with disabilities: Introduction to basic rhythm and movement for social dancing. Learn line and group dance for all occasions. Participants should be able to follow one- and two-step instructions. 1 staff to 10 participants.

8 Sessions 327163 Good Hope CC 327164 Upper County CC

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$35 7:00pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm

On The Move

Ages 16-21 who attend Learning For Independence (LFI) in high school. Center/ Community based activities that include cooking, games, trips on Ride-On (should purchase smart card) and more. Participants must have communication skills, basic money management skills, ability to travel safely and know how to have fun! All fees are to be paid by EACH participant. 1 staff to 5 participants.

6 Sessions 327139 Bauer Drive CC

$80 3/31 Sa 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Beginning Handbuilt Pottery for Adults

Ages 18 and Up with disabilities: Hand building techniques includes decorating, firing, slab, coil and pinch methods.

Participants must be able to indicate wants and needs. $15 materials fee due instructor. 1staff to 10 participants. No personal care provided.

8 Sessions Instructor: Pamela Reid 327124 Wheaton CC 327125 Wheaton CC

$70 3/21 W 3/21 W

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M ainstreaming O pportunities Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register for programs. To facilitate your inclusion, you may request auxiliary aids and services.

Interpreters, large or braille print, other auxiliary aids or services, or companions must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program.

Please call 240-777-6870,TTY 240-777-6974, to schedule an intake for accommodations needed.

Email: rec.mainstream@

montgomerycountymd.gov.

Companions provide one-to-one assistance to facilitate participation and assimilation into the program. Most companions are volunteers and placements are limited, and not guaranteed.

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R ecreation Moving With Multiple Sclerosis

Ages 18 and Up: Multiple Sclerosis, Exercise helps maintain flexibility in joints and muscle strength, relaxes the body,and promotes a sense of well being. Discussions will focus on ways to keep exercising outside of the class.

6 Sessions 327137 Germantown CC

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Water Aerobics - TR

Ages 18 and Up with disabilities: If you need to get into shape, then this slow paced aerobics class done in shallow water to cushion feet, knees and back is for you. Workout include using balls, noodles to encourage movement and exercise. Emphasis is on fun and improving your cardiovascular conditioning.

8 Sessions Instructor: Peggy Brower 327165 MLK Swim Center

$63 3/18 Su

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fun Rhythm & Roll

Ages 15 and Up with disabilities: Engage in playful rhythmic movement for fitness and coordination.

Includes line dances, circle dances, folk dances, and just plain fun dances. Movements are also individually adapted for individuals who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Participants should be able to follow two-step instructions.

10 Sessions Instructor: Sue E. Green 327131 Holiday Park SC

Adult Swim

Adults with disabilities.Adapted aquatics and swim instruction in a group setting.Participants should be able to indicate basic wants and needs and have minimal self help skills. 1 staff to 7 participants. No personal care assistance provided.

8 Sessions 327120 MLK Swim Center 3/20 327122 Germantown ISC 3/21 327121 Kennedy Shriver Aq Ctr 3/22 327123 Olney Swim Center 3/23

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E-Z Hip Hop

Ages 15 and Up with disabilities: Join the FRESH and EXCITING dance moves to the beat of hip hop music. Designed especially for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Movements are adapted for people who use wheelchairs too. Participants should be able to follow two-step instructions.

8 Sessions Instructor: Sue E. Green 327128 Mid County CC 10 Sessions Instructor: Sue E. Green 327129 Holiday Park SC

$60 4/20 F 11:30am -12:15pm $75 3/31 Sa 11:00am -11:45am

$75 3/31 Sa 10:00am -10:45am

Therapeutic Recreation Dances

Exciting Dances for Teens and Ad ults, by a DJ, light refreshments, and op ages 15 and up, with disabilities. Listen to the latest hits spun portunities to have fun with old and new friends! Do the YMCA, ELECTRIC SLIDE, CHA- CHA SLIDE and more! Doors open at 7:00pm. arranged prior to the event, with Transportation must be pick-up at 10:00pm. Bring ID for check in. A registration form is now required. Please pre-register . Cost: $8 club members; $10 non-c

Spring Fling

Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:00pm -10:00pm Holiday Park Senior Center Course #327159

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Community Recreation Centers (CRC) and Neighborhood Recreation Area II Centers (NRC) are located throughout Montgomery County. A variety of activities and programs are offered for participants of all ages. Each 9 Jane E. Lawton CRC 240-777-6855 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase center is unique and may have some or all of the following: gymnasium, social hall with dance floor and kitchen, game and billiards room or 10 Long Branch CRC 240-777-6965 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring area, weight and exercise room, arts and craft room, and meeting 240-777-8088 room. Rooms of various sizes at the CRC/NCRs can also be rented. Call 11 Wisconsin Place CRC 5311 Friendship Boulevard, Chevy Chase for specific hours and availability.

Area III

Area I 1 Clara Barton NRC 301-229-0010 7425 MacArthur Boulevard, Cabin John 2 Bauer Drive CRC 240-777-6922 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville 3 Damascus CRC 240-777-6930 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus 4 Germantown CRC 240-777-8095 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown 5 Potomac CRC 240-777-6960 11315 Falls Road, Potomac for 6 Plum Gar NRC Closed 240-777-4919 Renovations 19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown for 7 Scotland NRC Closed 301-983-4455 Renovations 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac 8 Upper County CRC 240-777-8077 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg Community Facilities and Programs 240.777.4980

12 Ross J. Boddy CRC 240-777-8050 18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring 13 Gwendolyn Coffield CRC 240-777-4900 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring 14 East County CRC 240-777-8090 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring 15 Good Hope NRC 240-777-8055 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring 16 Longwood CRC 240-777-6920 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville 17 Mid-County CRC 240-777-6820 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring 18 Marilyn J. Praisner CRC 240-777-4970 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville 19 Wheaton NRC 240-777-8057 11711 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton 20 White Oak CRC 240-777-6940 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring

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Argyle Middle School-2400 Bel Pre RD, Silver Spring, 20906 Banneker Middle School-14800 Perrywood DR, Burtonsville, 20866 Barnsley, Lucy Elementary School-14516 Nadine DR, Rockville, 20853 Bells Mill Elementary School-8225 Bells Mill RD, Potomac, 20854 Belmont Elementary School-19528 Olney Mill RD, Olney, 20832 Bethesda Elementary School-5011 Moorland LN, Bethesda, 20814 Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS-4301 East West Highway, Bethesda, 20814 Blair, Montgomery High School-51 University BLVD E, Silver Spring,20901 Burning Tree Elementary School-7900 Beach Tree RD, Bethesda, 20817 Burtonsville Elementary School-15516 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, 20866 Cashell Elementary School-17101 Cashell RD, Rockville, 20853 Churchill High School-11300 Gainsborough RD, Potomac,20854 Clemente, Roberto Middle School-18808 Waring Station RD, Germantown, 20874 Clopper Mill Elementary School-18501 Cinnamon DR, Germantown, 20874 Cloverly Elementary School-800 Briggs Chaney RD, Silver Spring, 20904 Cold Spring Elementary School-9201 Falls Chapel WAY, Potomac, 20854 Darnestown Elementary School-15030 Turkey Foot RD, Gaithersburg, 20878 DuFief Elementary School-15001 DuFief DR, Gaithersburg, 20878 Eastern Middle School-300 University BLVD, Silver Spring, 20901 Farquhar Middle School-16915 Batchellors Forest RD, Olney, 20832 Flower Valley Elementary School-4615 Sunflower DR, Rockville, 20853 Frost, Robert Middle School-9201 Scott DR, Rockville, 20850 Glen Haven Elementary School-10900 Inwood AVE, Silver Spring, 20902 Greenwood Elementary School-3336 Gold Mine RD, Brookeville, 20833 Jackson Road Elementary School-900 Jackson RD, Silver Spring, 20904 Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School-710 Saul RD, Kensington, 20895 Kingsview Middle School-18909 Kingsview RD, Germantown, 20874 Loiederman Middle School-12701 Goodhill RD, Silver Spring, 20906 Luxmanor Elementary School-6201 Tilden LN, Rockville, 20852 Matsunaga Elementary School-13902 Broomfield RD, Germantown, 20874 Montgomery Village Middle School-19300 Watkins Mill RD, Gaithersburg, 20879 Oakland Terrace Elementary School-2720 Plyers Mill RD, Silver Spring, 20902 Olney Elementary School-3401 Queen Mary DR, Olney, 20832 Paint Branch High School-14121 Old Columbia PIKE, Burtonsville, 20866 Parkland Middle School-4610 West Frankford DR, Rockville, 20853 Parks, Rosa Middle School-19200 Olney Mill RD, Olney, 20832 Poole, John Middle School-17014 Tom Fox AVE, Poolesville, 20837 Potomac Elementary School-10311 River RD, Rockville, 20854 Quince Orchard High School-15800 Quince Orchard RD, Gaithersburg, 20878 Resnik Elementary School-7301 Hadley Farms DR, Gaithersburg, 20879 Rock View Elementary School-3901 Denfeld AVE, Kensington, 20895 Rolling Terrace Elementary School-705 Bayfield ST, Takoma Park, 20912 Silver Spring International Middle School-313 Wayne AVE, Silver Spring, 20910 Sligo Creek Elementary School-500 Schuyler RD, Silver Spring, 20910 Springbrook High School-201 Valleybrook DR, Silver Spring, 20904 Stonegate Elementary School-14811 Notley RD, Silver Spring, 20905 Takoma Park Middle School-611 Piney Branch RD, Silver Spring, 20910 Tilden Middle School-11211 Old Georgetown RD, Rockville, 20852 Wayside Elementary School-10011 Glen RD, Potomac, 20854 Weller Road Elementary School-3301 Weller RD, Silver Spring, 20906 Wheaton High School-12601 Dalewood DR, Wheaton, 20906 Woodlin Elementary School-2101 Luzerne AVE, Silver Spring, 20910 Wyngate Elementary School-9300 Wadsworth DR, Bethesda, 20817

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Capital View-Homewood Local Park-2929 Edgewood RD, Kensington, 20895 Darnestown Local Park-14211 Darnestown RD, Darnestown, Falls Road Local Park-12600 Falls Road RD, Potomac, Maplewood-Alta Vista Local Park-5209 Alta Vista RD, Bethesda, Meadowbrook Local Park-7901 Meadowbrook LN, Chevy Chase, Norwood Local Park-4700 Norwood DR, Chevy Chase, 20815 Olney Family Neigh Park-19117 Willow Grove RD, Olney, Pilgrim Hills Local Park-1615 E Randolph RD, Colesville, 20904 Quince Orchard Valley Neighborhood Park-12015 Suffolk TER, Gaithersburg, Veirs Mill Local Park-4425 Garrett Park RD, Wheaton, 20906 Wheaton-Claridge Local Park-11901 Claridge RD, Wheaton, 20902

Recreation Facilities

Bauer Drive Comm Center-14625 Bauer DR, Rockville, 20853 Clara Barton Comm Center-7425 MacArthur BLVD, Cabin John, 20818 Damascus Comm Recreation Center-25520 Oak DR, Damascus, 20872 East County Comm Center-3310 Gateshead Manor WAY, Silver Spring, 20904 Germantown Comm Center-18905 Kingsview DR, Germantown, 20874 Germantown Indoor Swim Center-18000 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 20841 Good Hope Comm Center-14715 Good Hope RD, Silver Spring, 20905 Gwendolyn Coffield Comm Center-2450 Lyttonsville RD, Silver Spring, 20910 Holiday Park Senior Center-3950 Ferrara DR, Wheaton, 20906 Jane E. Lawton Comm Center-4301 Willow LN, Chevy Chase, 20815 Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center-5900 Executive BLVD, N. Bethesda, 20852 Long Branch Comm Center-8700 Piney Branch RD, Silver Spring, 20901 Longwood Community Center-19300 Georgia AVE, Brookeville, 20833 Martin Luther King Swim Center-1201 Jackson RD, Silver Spring, 20904 MCRD Offices-4010 Randolph RD, Silver Spring, 20902 Marilyn J. Praisner CommCenter-14906 Old Columbia PKY, Burtonsville, 20866 Mid County Comm Center-2004 Queensguard RD, Silver Spring, 20906 Olney Swim Center-16605 Georgia AVE, Olney, 20832 Potomac Comm Center-11315 Falls RD, Potomac, 20854 Ross Boddy Comm Center-18529 Brooke RD, Sandy Spring, 20860 Schweinhaut Senior Center-1000 Forest Glen RD, Silver Spring, 20901 Upper County Comm Center-8201 Emory Grove RD, Gaithersburg, 20877 Wheaton Comm Center-11711 Georgia AVE, Wheaton, 20902 Wisconsin Place Comm Recreation Ctr-5311 Friendship BLVD, Chevy Chase, 20815

Other Facilities

Camp Olympia-5511 Muncaster Mill RD, Rockville, 20855 Create Arts Center-816 Thayer AVE, Silver Spring, 20910 Davis Community Library-6400 Democracy BLVD, Bethesda, 20817 Divine Life Yoga Studio-19008 High Point DR, Gaithersburg, 20878 Golden School of Music-8004 A Norfolk AVE, Bethesda, 20814 Gymnastics of America, Inc.-9168 Gaither RD, Gaithersburg, 20877 Kritt Studio-14817 Brownstone DR, Burtonsville, 20866 Silver Spring Civic Center-1 Veterans PL, Silver Spring, 20910 Wheaton Regional Library-11701 Georgia AVE, Wheaton, 20902 Yoga Plus - Potomac-9908 S Glen RD, Potomac, 20854

Register online at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

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History in the Parks: Spring Events Montgomery Parks RegistraƟon InformaƟon Montgomery Parks SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER CAMP RegistraƟon Info & Indexes Picnic in the Parks!

Parks & RecreaƟon RegistraƟon Form

REGISTRATION OPENS for BROOKSIDE GARDENS, NATURE CENTERS, EVENT CENTERS, OLNEY MANOR SKATE PARK, OUTDOOR TENNIS, and SOUTH GERMANTOWN DRIVING RANGE ... on FEBRUARY 14/15 for ICE SKATING...

APRIL/MAY classes...

APRIL 17/18 for INDOOR TENNIS...

MARCH/APRIL classes...

MARCH 3/4* MAY classes...

APRIL 23/24* * Registration is open to Montgomery County residents one day early for all classes; next day registration is open to all. See specific sections for more registration information.

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Lonesome for the trains in Montgomery Parks?

They missed you, too! Take a trip or two on the C.P. Huntington through the beautiful spring woods in Cabin John and Wheaton Regional Parks.

Next Stop

It’s spring and the trains are back on track!

Both trains will run every day from

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Saturday, March 31 – Sunday, april 8 10am-6pm The trains can’t run when tracks are wet, so please check their Facebook pages for up-to-date running info.

Summer

Spring Schedule

Wheaton Spring Schedule

april & May & Memorial Day Train runs SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 10am-6pm

april Train runs SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 10am-6pm

Beginning June 1 Train runs 7 DAYS A WEEK 10am-6pm

Beginning May 1 Train runs 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-7pm

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Have a Party!

What a great place to have a party! Both Cabin John and Wheaton Train stations feature party spaces and packages that your children will love.

All in-season parties include: • Tickets good for train/carousel rides • Use of tables, chairs and fridge • Photo op for the birthday child on the locomotive engine • Special “no-wait” priority seating for your party on the train Rates are very affordable for 2-hour party packages. For more information, download the Party Room brochure on each train’s website.

Call 301-650-2880 (M-F 10am-4pm) beginning Wednesday, February 15 to make your reservation for spring and summer parties!

www.CabinJohntrain.com • www.WheatontrainandCarousel.com

MONTGOMERY PARKS Directory BOATING & FISHING

EVENT CENTERS

Black Hill Boats

Black Hill Regional Park • 20920 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841 301-972-6157 weekends • 301-528-3490 Monday-Friday www.BlackHillBoats.com

Lake Needwood Boats

Rock Creek Regional Park 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 301-762-9500 info • 301-948-0501 Park Manager www.LakeNeedwoodBoats.com

camping Little Bennett Campground • Little Bennett Regional Park 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-528-3430 • www.LittleBennettCampground.com

Looking for the perfect spot for a retreat, business meeting, workshop, wedding, family reunion, birthday, anniversary or retirement celebration? Montgomery Parks is the natural choice! Visit www.ParkEventCenters.com for more information.

Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 301-299-5026 information & reservations • 301-670-4661 www.ParkEventCenters.com or www.AgHistoryFarm.org Email: EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org Open for Parks-sponsored special events and camps/classes, and available for private rentals. See both websites for details.

Brookside Gardens • Wheaton Regional Park 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1404 information & reservations Email: Event.Manager@MontgomeryParks.org Lodge at Little Seneca Creek

Carousel Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel • Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-942-6703 • 301-495-2538 party rentals www.WheatonTrainandCarousel.com

CULTURAL & HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS Visit HistoryintheParks.org for more information and sites of interest.

Agricultural History Farm Park Oakley Cabin

See “Event Centers”

3610 Brookeville Road, Olney, MD 20832 301-650-4373 • www.OakleyCabin.org

Underground Railroad Experience Trail Sandy Spring, MD • 301-650-4373 • UndergroundRRExperience.org

Woodlawn Manor House

16501 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-650-4373 • 301-570-5722 • www.HistoricWoodlawnManor.org

DOG PARKS Black Hill Regional Park Dog Park

20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841 On Picnic Lane, SE of boat rentals on Lake Ridge Dr.

Cabin John Regional Park Dog Park

10900 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20876

Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832

Near Ballfield #4, across from the concession stand.

Ridge Road Recreational Park Dog Park

14500-A Clopper Road, Boyds, MD 20841 301-299-5026 information & reservations Email: EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

Rockwood Manor ParkPASS 11001 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-5026 information & reservations Email: EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

Woodlawn Manor Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-299-5026 information & reservations Email: EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

GARDENS Brookside Gardens

• Wheaton Regional Park ParkPASS 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1400 general information • 301-962-1404 event rentals www.BrooksideGardens.org

McCrillis Gardens

ParkPASS*

6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-962-1455 • www.McCrillisGardens.org * ParkPASS registration help available for botanical illustration classes.

GOLF South Germantown Driving Range ParkPASS South Germantown Recreational Park 18045 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 301-670-4670 • www.SGDrivingRange.com

HORSEBACK RIDING & STABLES

North of the soccer field, west of the in-line hockey rink.

Equestrian facilities are managed by private operators through partnerships with the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

Wheaton Regional Park Dog Park

Callithea Farm Park

21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20876

11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902

East of Wheaton Outdoor Rink; use Orebaugh Avenue entrance to park.

15000 River Rd., Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-977-8010

Meadowbrook Riding Stables

8200 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-589-9026 • www.MeadowbrookStables.com

Potomac Horse Center

14211 Quince Orchard Rd., N. Potomac, MD 20878 301-208-0200 • www.PotomacHorse.com

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Rickman Farm Horse Park

17320 Moore Rd., Boyds, MD 20841 1-301-349-0075 • www.GreatandSmallDC .org

Wheaton Regional Park Stables

1101 Glenallen Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-622-2424 • www.WheatonParkStables.com

Woodstock Equestrian Park

20100 Darnestown Rd., Beallsville, MD 20839 301-767-0002 • www.EquestrianPark.org

ParkPASS

Cabin John Regional Park 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 301-765-8620 • www.CabinJohnIce.com Classes for all ages and skill levels, private instruction, camps, public skating sessions, party rooms and more.

Wheaton Ice Arena ParkPASS Wheaton Regional Park 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3000 • www.WheatonIceArena.com Classes for all ages and skill levels, private instruction, camps, public skating sessions, party rooms, fitness/exercise center.

South Germantown Regional Park 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 301-670-4680 • www.SplashandGolf.com

SKATE PARK Olney Manor Skate Park

TENNIS (Indoor) Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center

ParkPASS

at Cabin John Regional Park 7801 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-765-8650 • www.CabinJohnTennis.com

Wheaton Indoor Tennis ParkPASS Wheaton Regional Park 11715 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3030 • www.WheatonTennis.com

TENNIS (Outdoor)

MINIATURE GOLF South Germantown Miniature Golf South Germantown Recreational Park 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 301-670-4680 • www.SplashandGolf.com

NATURE CENTERS Black Hill Visitor Center

South Germantown Splash Playground

Olney Manor Regional Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 301-905-3095 • www.OlneyManorSkate.com

ICE SKATING Cabin John Ice Rink

CONTACT

SPLASH PLAYGROUND

ParkPASS

Black Hill Regional Park 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD 20841 301-528-3492 • www.BlackHillNature.org

Brookside Nature Center ParkPASS Wheaton Regional Park 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1480 • www.BrooksideNature.org

Locust Grove Nature Center

ParkPASS

Cabin John Regional Park 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-765-8660 • www.LocustGroveNature.org

Meadowside Nature Center ParkPASS Rock Creek Regional Park 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20855 301-258-4030 • www.MeadowsideNature.org

Outdoor courts are available to use free of charge on a first-come, first served basis in 127 Montgomery Parks (unless they’ve been reserved through Park Permits). Lessons are held on selected courts in the spring, summer and fall.

Complete court list: www.MontgomeryParks.org Outdoor tennis lesson info: www.ParkPASS.org Reserve a court: www.ParkPermits.org

TRAILS Visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org for maps and detailed information about the 200 miles of trails in the Parks.

TRAINS (Miniature) Cabin John Miniature Train Cabin John Regional Park 7410 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 301-765-8670 • 301-650-2880 party rentals www.CabinJohnTrain.com

Wheaton Miniature Train Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 301-942-6703 • 301-650-2880 party rentals www.WheatonTrainandCarousel.com

CUPF Schedules All Athletic Fields

All scheduling for Montgomery Parks athletic fields is managed by the Office of Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF). All other existing Parks policies and procedures will remain in place for the 2011 spring/summer season. To reserve a ballfield, please visit www.MontgomeryCountyMD.gov/CUPF or call 240-777-0311.

• T o report maintenance issues or problems in a park: 301-670-8080 • T o reserve a picnic shelter or Park Activity building: www.ParkPermits.org 301-495-2525 • Athletic Field Rainout number: 301-765-8787 • P ark Police: 301-949-3010 • F or info on a Montgomery Parks class or program: 301-495-2580 www.ParkPASS.org MCP-ParkPassHelp@ MontgomeryParks.org o volunteer in the Parks: • T www.ParksVolunteers.org • G eneral Information: 301-495-2595 www.MontgomeryParks.org • F or info about a specific park: www.MontgomeryParks.org Click on “Contact Us” • B ecome a fan of Montgomery Parks on Facebook • Follow MontgomeryParks on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ MontgomeryParks • Support MontgomeryParks!

Visit www.Montgomery ParksFoundation.org

What is ParkPASS? ParkPASS is Montgomery Parks' free online registration system for classes and programs.

When you see “ParkPASS” next to a facility name in this directory, it means there are people at that facilty who can help you register for programs offered at any Parks facility using the ParkPASS online registration system).

You can also open a ParkPASS account at these locations. ParkPASS facility hours vary; please call before stopping by.

To open your free ParkPASS account online, visit www.ParkPASS.org

1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902 www.BrooksideGardens.org 301-962-1400

On the High Line: The New Nature of Urban Parks and Community Places with Rick Darke – An Event to Benefit Brookside Gardens and Montgomery Parks Community Gardens

Join author, photographer, lecturer and design consultant Rick Darke as he details creation of the remarkable High Line, a unique new park on New York’s West Side that was previously an abandoned elevated rail line. Journey though the High Line’s inception, its stunning success, and a look at related projects as Rick speaks about “The New Nature of Urban Parks and Community Places.” Fresh off the presses, the new book On the High Line featuring Rick’s magnificent photography and insightful writing will be available for purchase. A reception, book signing and plant sale follow the lecture.

Thursday, May 3, 6:30-9:00pm; Fee: $40/FOBG: $30; Course #189199 Register at www.ParkPASS.org

Wings of Fancy

Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit May 5 –September 16, 10:00am-4:00pm Daily Fees: $6 adults; $4 ages 3-12

GREEN MATTERS Symposium: Urban Farming Pioneers *seats still available!

Friday, February 24, 8:30am-4:00pm; Course #159849 $89 or webinar only $45, Course #193149, Register at www.ParkPASS.org

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW BUS TRIP March 6, 7:00am-7:00pm – Course #150902 March 8, 10:30am-10:30pm – Course #150904 $89, Register at www.ParkPASS.org

CONSERVATORY SPRING DISPLAY

Open daily through Sunday, April 15, 10:00am-5:00pm, FREE

3rd ANNUAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL Sunday April 22, 12:00-4:00pm, FREE www.brooksidegreen.org for details

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Registration for all programs listed in Xperience opens February 14 for Montgomery and Prince George’s County residents and February 15 for all.

Get your copy at the Gardens!

g i s t e r fo r s u m m e r c a m p s n ow

MontgomeryParks.org 1800 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1400 • www.BrooksideGardens.org

Adult Programs Rain Garden Workshop

Transform your yard into a natural ecosystem that will help soil capture and filter rainwater! A representative from Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection will talk about how to use native plants and enhanced soils to create a watershed-friendly rain garden full of beauty and life. You'll develop a planting plan and materials list to create your garden, and get info on a County rebate program that can help you fund your project.

182150 182151

18 & up 1 Class $10 3/9 F 10:00am-1:00pm 18 & up 1 Class $10 3/10 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Join horticulturist Carol Allen to learn the basics of starting your own home vegetable garden in this 3-part lecture series. Register for all three sessions or choose the class that best suits your level of gardening interest and skill. FOBG: $15

Soil & Seeds

187099 18 & up 1 Class $18 3/21 W

Plants, Mulches & Watering

187100 18 & up 1 Class $18 4/4 W

Harvest & Succession

187101 18 & up 1 Class $18 4/25 W

6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm

Establishing New Woody Plants in the Garden

Want to give new trees and shrubs a better chance of making the transition into your yard? Brookside Gardens' Phil Normandy will show the proper steps to take at planting time, how to assess a plant's structure, and how to make the right pruning cuts in the right places. He'll also discuss preferred pruning tools, how pruning affects the growth of both evergreen and deciduous species, and share the latest researchbased approach for preparing rootballs of both container-grown and field-dug plants. FOBG: $25 183550

18 & up 1 Class $28 4/4 W

10:00am-Noon

New Ways with Market Bouquets

We all like to pick up fresh flowers at the grocery store, but few of us know what to do with them when we get home. In this fun, hands-on workshop, learn how to transform simple bouquets into exceptional arrangements. Fee includes all materials. FOBG: $44 188649

18 & up 1 Class $49 4/12 Th 6:30pm-8:00pm

Make & Take Rain Barrels Gather water from your rooftops, help control stormwater impacts from your yard, and store water to use in your landscape. Learn about watershed health in the County and how you can help, starting at your own home. Rain barrel with fittings and easy instructions provided. Limit one 55-gallon rain barrel per household. FOBG: $25 182100 18 & up 182101 18 & up

1 Class 1 Class

$10 4/20 F 10:00am-1:00pm $10 4/21 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm

Floral Design Demonstration

Join Karen Nelson Kent for this simple floral demonstration meant to spark your creativity and inspire you to fill your home with the beauty of fresh flowers. FOBG: $10

188699 18 & up

1 Class

$15 4/26 Th

6:30pm-8:00pm

Simply Modern Flowers

Nothing brightens a home like fresh flowers. Learn a number of quick and easy techniques to create stunning, simple arrangements with commonly available flowers in this 4-part workshop. Fee covers materials for one arrangement each week. FOBG: $165 188600 18 & up

4 Classes $185 5/1 Tu

6:30pm-8:00pm

Inspired by Spring: Poetry in the Garden

Attention all lovers of words and flowers! In this workshop, students will write poems inspired by the blooming of nature in springtime. In the gardens, students will create drafts of poems while observing flowers and plants, in the way artists create sketches.

Indoor class sessions will take the form of a poetry workshop, with guidance on honing images and language, creating metaphor and deepening meaning in students' draft poems. The workshop will culminate in a poetry reading (participation optional) to be held in the Gardens on June 2 at 1pm. FOBG: $130 183449 18 & up

6 Classes $140 5/1 Tu

6:30pm-8:00pm

Hanging Basket Workshop

Create your very own display of flowers and foliage in a hanging basket. Beautiful new plant colors will add an element of surprise to this perennial favorite.

Instructions include how to line a 14-inch wire basket with sphagnum moss, and planting tips for best results. Fee includes all materials. FOBG: $49 183000

18 & up 1 Class $54 5/11 F

2:00pm-3:30pm

Focus on Butterflies!

Bring your tripod and enjoy two quiet hours of photography in our "Wings of Fancy" Live Butterfly and Caterpillar Exhibit before it opens to the public.

Register for one or all sessions. FOBG: $27 183561 18 & up 1 Class $30 5/20 Su 183552 18 & up 1 Class $30 5/26 Sa

8:00am-10:00am 8:00am-10:00am

Browse the eGuide at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, and register for Parks classes at www.ParkPASS.org

Saturday Storytimes Encourage your child’s imagination and creativity at our free nature story and craft.

We'll read a different story each week, followed by a hands-on craft. Join us on Saturdays, March 3 through June 9, 10-10:30am.

For children ages 3-6.

No registration required—just show up and enjoy!

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Cooking in the All Yum Alliums

They're a tonic to flagging digestion and some people even eat them out of hand, like sweet apples. Be prepared to be charmed by members of the onion family in this cooking class. FOBG: $28 183399 18 & up 1 Class $32

3/28 W 12:00pm-1:30pm

Greening of Spring

The best of greens arrive in spring—everything from crisp, fresh mesclun greens to dense, rich kales and chards. Find new ways to prepare them all! FOBG: $28 183400 18 & up 1 Class $32

4/11 W 12:00pm-1:30pm

Asparagus Inspirations

The sweet-nutty flavor of fresh-picked asparagus is the essence of spring. Get ready for an exciting look at this perennial favorite. FOBG: $28 183401 18 & up 1 Class $32

4/25 W 12:00pm-1:30pm

Peas and Their Peeps

Snaps, snows, English or garden, the sweetness and crunch of peas enliven any dish. Try something new in this exciting cooking class. FOBG: $28 183402 18 & up 1 Class $32

5/9 W 12:00pm-1:30pm

Berry Blast

The jewels of early summer—blueberries, raspberries, strawberries—will be showcased in dishes savory and sweet. FOBG: $28 183403 18 & up 1 Class $32

Dig-in, Dig-out!

It's Spring Break

It's spring! Get outside this week and get inspired by one of our "Dig-in, Dig-out" activity tables. Discover interesting fruit and vegetable plant facts, and plant a seed that you can transplant and grow in your vegetable garden. Meet outside next to the Visitor Center (we'll move indoors if the weather's bad).

Free; no registration required.

Monday-Friday, April 2-6 Drop in anytime between 10am-1pm

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5/23 W 12-1:30pm

Strawberry Jar Hostas

We gardeners love what Hosta can do for shady areas in our gardens, but we hate how much the deer love it. Try your luck with miniature Hostas in a unique strawberry jar container—you can keep these Hosta on a shady patio and away from the deer! FOBG: $40 183051 18 & up 1 Class $44 183052 18 & up 1 Class $44

5/15 Tu 10:00am-11:30am 5/16 W 10:00am-11:30am

Butterfly Container Workshop

Native butterflies need more than just nectar from flowers to establish healthy populations in our gardens. Come learn how to create a beautiful, functional container garden that will attract native butterflies to your garden home, and support the butterfly throughout its entire life cycle. Fee includes a 14-inch container, butterfly plants, and instructions on butterfly gardening. FOBG: $40 183199 18 & up 1 Class $44

5/16 W

1:30pm-3:00pm

Conservation Landscaping Techniques

Learn how conservation-based landscaping techniques can beautify your yard and neighborhood, restore native habitats, help improve the environment, and save you time and money. We'll go over turf removal techniques, help you develop a site design tailored to your yard, and provide information on the County's rebate program to help fund your project.

188801 18 & up 1 Class 188802 18 & up 1 Class

$10 $10

5/18 F 10:00am-1:00pm 5/19 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm

Miniature Rock Garden

Enjoy planting your very own miniature rock garden in a shallow dish, sure to provide years of low-maintenance delight! Joan O'Rourke has selected some of her favorite succulents for you to use to create this colorful and resilient container garden. FOBG: $44 183053 18 & up 1 Class 183054 18 & up 1 Class

$49 $49

5/29 Tu 10:00am-11:30am 5/30 W 10:00am-11:30am

Children’s Programs

Garden Nature Club for Families

Join us the first Friday of every month for fun gardening activities and walks through the Gardens.

Strengthen social and family bonds while enjoying the health benefits of experiencing some of nature's many learning opportunities. FOBG: $22 183949 3 & up 6 Classes $24 3/2

F

4:30pm-6:00pm

Flower Buds

Gardening activities, stories, crafts and garden walks for children age 3-5, accompanied by a parent.

183906 3-5yrs 1 Class 183907 3-5yrs 1 Class 183908 3-5yrs 1 Class

$5 $5 $5

3/12 M 10:30am-12:00pm 4/9 M 10:30am-12:00pm 5/14 M 10:30am-12:00pm

Mother's Day Butterfly Container Garden

Spend a little parent-child quality time learning about butterflies and planting a beautiful container garden!

First, get a private tour of Brookside Gardens "Wings of Fancy" Live Butterfly Exhibit; then plant a 14-inch container garden that will grow and attract butterflies at home. One plant per family. FOBG: $30 184050 5 & up 1 Class

$32

5/9

W

4:00pm-6:00pm

St. Patrick's Day Green & Growing Scavenger Hunt

Follow the giant green leprechaun footsteps through the Garden for some St. Patrick's Day fun!

He's left some clues to help you through— to find where he's going is all up to you!

Along the way, leprechaun helpers will charm you into doing some fun, healthy activities, too. First guided garden walk starts at 10am; last walk leaves at 12:30pm. An adult must walk with each child and help in the activities.

183950 183951 183952 183953 183954 183955

2-6yrs 2-6yrs 2-6yrs 2-6yrs 2-6yrs 2-6yrs

1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class

$5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5

3/16 3/16 3/16 3/16 3/16 3/16

F F F F F F

10:00am-10:30am 10:30am-11:00am 11:00am-11:30am 11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 12:30pm-1:00pm

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Volunteers In Parks? Naturally!

Brookside Nature Center Help us with these long term opportunities. (Ages 14+) • Birdfeeders • Nature Exploration Area Stewards • Gardeners • Student Interns • Log Cabin Stewards • Summer Camp Counselors • Naturalist Aides • Trail Groundskeepers • Nature Center Hosts • Volunteer Naturalists MCP-Bksdvolunteer@montgomeryparks.org or 301-962-1480

Meadowside Nature Center

Locust Grove Nature Center

40th Anniversary Celebration, April 6 (Ages 14+) Help with hand-on activities, crafts and games and with set-up/clean-up.

• Summer Camp Counselors, end of July-August (Ages 16+) Glenn.Rice@MontgomeryParks.org or 301-258-4032

Energetic volunteers needed to teach others about the wonders of nature! Join us for: • Spring Break Opportunities, April 3 – 6, (Ages14+)* • Migratory Bird Day, May 12, (Ages 18+) *Volunteer one or more days this week. Topics include Stream Exploration, Watershed Wildlife, Wetland Amphibians and a Community Campfire.

Marta.Potter@MontgomeryParks.org or 301-765-8661

Earth Month April 2012

Help get trash out of our parks at these important watershed cleanup days: • Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Day, April 14 • Earth Day/Anacostia Watershed Cleanup Day, April 21 & 22 Lynn.Vismara@MontgomeryParks.org or 301-495-2504

Brookside Gardens

Wings of Fancy Volunteers, May 5-Sept. 16 Help others learn about butterflies, while surrounded by butterflies flying freely inside a conservatory.

• Flight Attendant or Ticket Taker (Ages 14+, Ages 11-13 with a parent volunteer).

• Tour Guides (Ages 16+) Lead small groups of students on an informative tour of the exhibit.

Training for volunteers begins in April. Join us for an information session on April 11th, 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m MCP-GardenVolunteer@MontgomeryParks.org or 301-962-1429

Cultural Resources Help lead hikes, explore old fashioned farm life and demonstrate traditional crafts and more as part of our History in the Parks Program.

• Underground Railroad Volunteer Conductors (2-part training) Training dates: Saturdays, May 5 & May 12 • Oakley Cabin African American Museum (2-part training) Training Dates: Saturday, July 14 & July 21 Shirl.Spicer@MontgomeryParks.org or 301-650-4373

Attention groups! Help us care for newly planted trees in our Parks’ stream valley reforestation areas throughout the park system. Groups will be shown how to build and install deer protection cages; remove invasives from young trees; water and mulch to keep these trees healthy.

Katherine.Nelson@MontgomeryPlanning.org or 301-495-4622

Weed Warrior Spring Pulls

Help control non-native invasive plants without making a long-term commitment; we’ll train and supervise you on site. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; some group opportunities available!

• Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park • Underground Railroad Trail at Woodlawn Manor

• Capital Crescent Trail

Reforestation Projects

• Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park • Meadowbrook Local Park • Little Falls Stream Valley Park • Brookside Nature Center

Certified WEED WARRIORS

Certified Weed Warriors, complete an online course and participate in a two-hour field training session with a forest ecologist, then work anywhere in Montgomery Parks at their own schedule. Field training is offered once each month from April – October. Minimum age 16.

Contact Paul.Carlson@MontgomeryParks.org, 301-962-1343. For more information, visit WeedWarrior.org

For more information or to apply, visit our website or call:

www.ParksVolunteers.org 301-495-2504

Things to Do at Relax • Make hobo stew • Explore 20+ miles of trails • Go orienteering • Look for woodpeckers • Stargaze • Sing around

the campfire •

Read a book with a flashlight •

Take a guided

trail hike • Kayak, Regional Park

canoe or fish at Black Hill • Eat s’mores • Cool off at South

Germantown Splash Playground • Play soccer, football, tag, hopscotch, foursquare, basketball or volleyball • under the stars • Make Catch fireflies

We’ll set up your campsite for you with a tent, 2 chairs, a stove and lantern. Just $25 more!

a craft with us •

• Breathe

91 private, wooded campsites in a beautiful 3,700 acre park Weekend camping on Friday & Saturday nights begins March 2; see website for details Full-facility daily camping begins April 1, with weekend activities for campers

Little Bennett Campground 23701 Frederick Rd. | Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-528-3430 | LittleBennettCampground.com

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No tent?

Get Camper-Ready Camping!

Enjoy family films

MontgomeryParks.org

Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Dr. • Boyds, MD 20841 • 301-528-3492 • www.BlackHillNature.org Please check our website for Visitor Center hours. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.

Toddlers & Preschool Registration is required, and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Possum and the Peeper

Peep! Peep! Peep! Possum wonders who's making the awful racket that keeps waking him up! Hear a story and take a hike to see who else wakes up in the spring. FOBH $4 185399 3-5yrs

1 Class $5

3/22 Th

11:00am- Noon

Time For Tots

Enjoy a story, then go outside to explore nature with a Black Hill Park Naturalist. FOBH $4 • Slimy

Frog Eggs

It's spring, and frogs and salamanders are busy laying jelly-like, slimy eggs!

Join us for a story and see some real jelly eggs.

Please call 301-528-3492 to let us know if your child has any food allergies.

Children Ages 6-12 (cont.)

Nature's Explorers

Homeschooled children (ages 6-12) are invited to learn about different seasonal aspects of nature and science. Programs are mostly outdoors (rain or shine), so please dress appropriately for hiking. FOBH $5 185114 6-12yrs 185115 6-12yrs 185116 6-12yrs

After begin stuck indoors at school most of the day, here's your chance to get outside and explore what the season offers! FOBH $4 • Vernal

Pool Hike

Today we'll head into the woods of Little Bennett Regional Park and explore vernal pools there, which should be filled with the jelly-like eggs of frogs and salamanders by now. Meet at the Hyattstown Mill parking area on Rt. 355/Frederick Rd. 185499 3/29

You My Mommy?

We'll read a story about animals and their babies, then hike and look for baby animals.

185402 18-36mo 1 Class $5 5/23 W 11:00am-11:45am

Children Ages 6-12 Registration is required, and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Today we'll head into Little Seneca Creek with nets to see what kinds of critters we can find living in the stream. Wear your rain boots or waterproof shoes if you have them, because the water may still be chilly. Meet at the Black Hill Contact Station.

185500 6-12yrs 1 Class $5 4/25 W 4:00pm- 5:00pm • Stream

Splash: Little Bennett Creek

Let's head to Little Bennett Creek with our nets and see what kinds of critters we can find living there.

Wear your rain boots or waterproof shoes if you have them, because the water may still be chilly.

Meet at Kingsley Schoolhouse Trail parking lot off Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park.

185501 6-12yrs 1 Class $5 5/18 F

All About Eagles

Learn all about eagles and their habitats, and get to know the history of the bald eagles that call Little Seneca Lake home. If we're really lucky, we may see them flying over the lake. Even if we don't spot an eagle, we'll make a memorable craft. FOBH $5 1 Class $6

6-12yrs 1 Class $5 Th 4:00pm- 5:00pm

Splash: Little Seneca Creek

Eggs

185401 18-36mo 1 Class $5 4/11 W 11:00am-11:45am

185350 6-12yrs

3/22 Th 1:30pm- 3:00pm 4/26 Th 1:30pm- 3:00pm 5/24 Th 1:30pm- 3:00pm

• Stream

Read a story, go on a hike and learn all about animals that hatch from eggs.

• Are

1 Class $6 1 Class $6 1 Class $6

Afterschool Adventures

185400 18-36mo 1 Class $5 3/23 Fr 10:00am-10:45am • Egg-citing

Black Hill Visitor Center

Ages 6 & under

3/4 Su

2:00pm- 3:00pm

4:00pm- 5:30pm

Vernal Pool Trek

Many amphibians rely on these shallow woodland pools that fill over the winter to lay their eggs. Take a short walk to see who's already visited. Meet at the Black Hill Contact Station. FOBH $5 185549 6-12yrs

1 Class $6

3/30 F

2:00pm- 3:30pm

Browse the eGuide at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, and register for Parks classes at www.ParkPASS.org

Friends of Black Hill (FOBH) SPRING 2012 Meetings Tuesdays, March 27, April 24 & May 22 6:30-8:30pm

Want to be a FOBH? Visit

BlackHill Nature.org and join today!

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Ladies Paddle

Mixed Ages Ages 1-17 Registration is required, and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Homeschool Adventures with Black Hill Get together with other homeschoolers and have fun exploring nature! FOBH $4 • Stream

Walk in Little Bennett

Black Hill Visitor Center

Bring your wading boots today to explore one of the most beautiful and pristine streams in the county. Volunteer Naturalist: Krisna Becker. Meet at the Wilson Mill parking area on Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park.

187151 5-8yrs 187152 5-8yrs 187153 5-8yrs

1 Class $5 3/26 M 10:00am-11:00am 1 Class $5 4/30 M 10:00am-11:00am 1 Class $5 5/21 M 10:00am-11:00am

Wind's Wonders

Through experiments and a craft, we'll explore wind and how it affects our lives. FOBH $5 185564

2-12yrs 1 Class

$6

4/3 Tu 2:00pm- 3:00pm

Spring Has Sprung Hike

The spring equinox has come and gone and, boy, do the plants and animals know it. Go for a hike looking for all the new things that the longer days and warmer temperatures of spring have sprung. FOBH $5 185599

3-12yrs 1 Class

$6

4/5 Th 2:00pm- 3:30pm

Green & Growing

Learn all about why plants are important. We'll go on a hike to see what's growing around the Visitor Center, and you'll get to take a plant home with you for your garden. FOBH $6 185604

2-12yrs 1 Class

$7

4/14 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm

Adults Ages 18 & up Ladies Trek

Want to hike but don't quite know where to go? Meet other women and hike some park trails together with Park Naturalist Tina Stachura. Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Wear hiking boots or other sturdy shoes.

Magruder Trail

We'll explore a portion of the Lower Magruder Branch Trail. Meet at the parking area on Log House Road in Damascus, MD.

185301 18 & up 1 Class $7 • Black

3/3

Sa

9:00am-11:00am

Hill's Cabin Branch Area

Let's explore the Cabin Branch area in Black Hill Regional Park. Meet at the gravel parking area across from the public boat ramp on Black Hill Rd. 185302 18 & up 1 Class $7

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• After

5/17 Th

6:30pm- 8:00pm

Work on Little Seneca Lake

Take an after-work paddle in lovely Little Seneca Lake. Meet at the Black Hill boat docks, below the Visitor Center.

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6:00pm- 8:00pm

Explore a Park

New to the area or just want to get out for a hike?

Explore different parks in Montgomery County with an experienced Black Hill Naturalist as your guide.

Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Please dress for the weather in appropriate hiking gear.

• South

Germantown Recreational/ Hoyles Mill Conservation Parks

Meet in South Germantown Recreational Park, and we'll hike north into Hoyles Mill Conservation Park.

Please park in lot by soccer fields 14 - 17, and meet up between fields 15 and 16.

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Su 9:00am-11:00am

Programs for All Registration is required, and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Skunk Cabbage Spring Walk

Search for blooming skunk cabbage and other signs of spring's arrival as you hike on an easy to moderate trail. Wear shoes for soggy ground. FOBH $4 185303

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

• Lower

If you enjoy kayaking, come meet other like-minded outdoorswomen and paddle the waters together!

Basic paddling experience necessary. We'll supply boats, paddles, and PFD's. Reservations required.

FOBH $12

6 & up 1 Class

$6

3/2 F

1:30pm- 3:00pm

Beautiful Bluebirds

Learn where these special native birds live, how they nest, and how to attract them to your yard and help them survive. Get instructions on how to build and monitor your own bluebird nest box. Homeowners and bluebird fans welcome! Volunteer Naturalists: Ed Escalante and Donna Marino. FOBH: $1 187001

10 & up 1 Class $2

3/3 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm

Family Trek

Looking for fun places to explore with your family?

These are the hikes for you! Please register all participants; younger siblings welcome. Children should be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles, or be in a carrier.

• Rachel

Carson Conservation Park

Let's hike in Rachel Carson Conservation Park.

Meet at the parking area on Zion Rd, just south of Sundown Rd. in Brookeville, MD. 185349 3 & up 1 Class Free 3/4

Su

9:30am-11:30am

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Programs for All (cont.)

The Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree

Night Hikes: Up County

Take a hike by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for creatures that are most active at night.

Print your ParkPASS confirmation receipt for meeting location and directions. Hikes are approximately one mile. FOBH $4 • Little

Bennett Regional Park

Tonight we'll hike in the Hyattstown Mill area of Little Bennett Regional Park. Meet at the Hyattstown Mill parking area on Rt. 355/Frederick Rd. 185351 8 & up 1 Class $5

3/7

Hill Regional Park

W

6:30pm- 7:30pm

Tonight we'll explore the Cabin Branch area in Black Hill Regional Park. Meet at the gravel parking area across from the public boat ramp on Black Hill Rd. 185352 8 & up 1 Class $5

4/5

Th

7:45pm- 8:45pm

Little Seneca Lake attracts many species of water birds every winter that can still be found on the lake in March, including (if we're lucky) bald eagles. Meet at the Visitor Center for an introduction. Then, after scanning the lake from the deck, we'll carpool to other good viewing areas. Bring binoculars if you have them; spotting scope provided. Volunteer Naturalists: Tim Geir and Ed Escalante. FOBH $7 1 Class $8

3/10 Sa 8:00am-10:00am

An Evening with Flying Squirrels

Most wooded areas have flying squirrels–but they're nocturnal, so we often don't see them. So just after sunset, we'll lure them to a feeder with peanuts. After a brief talk, we'll walk to the woods to watch these elusive squirrels glide in to grab a bite. Led by Volunteer Naturalists Karen and Ed Escalante, or a Park Naturalist. FOBH $4 187102 6 & up 187103 6 & up 187104 6 & up

1 Class $5 1 Class $5 1 Class $5

3/17 Sa 7:30pm- 8:30pm 4/21 Sa 8:00pm- 9:00pm 5/19 Sa 8:30pm- 9:30pm

Orion and the Winter Circle

Volunteer Naturalist Jim Cook will lead us on a tour of the winter night sky. We'll find such constellations as Orion the Great Hunter and Taurus the Bull, and trace out the Winter Circle. We'll also view star clusters, the Great Orion Nebula, the planet Venus and more through volunteer operated telescopes. If we're lucky, we'll spot a satellite or two! FOBH $5 187000 1 & up

1 Class $6

3/23 F

7:30pm- 9:15pm

A History of Black Hill's Bald Eagles

Black Hill Regional Park is honored to be a home to our national bird, the bald eagle. Come to the Visitor Center to learn the local history behind our resident eagles. We'll also visit a few of their favorite perches around Little Seneca Lake and try to catch a glimpse of one of these magnificent birds. FOBH $5

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1 Class $6 1 Class $6 1 Class $6

1 Class $6

3/24 Sa 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Mole Salamander Search

Join salamander enthusiast and guest herpetologist Elmore Brown to observe huge spotted and marble salamanders! Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation before heading into the field. We'll travel by van to their secret habitats. Wear waterproof boots or shoes you don't mind messing up! Please register and pay for all participants. FOBH $12 186604 6 & up

1 Class $14 3/25 Su 12:00pm- 3:30pm

Lake Hike

Birding Little Seneca Lake

186949 16 & up

187199 10 & up

Who's living at Little Seneca Lake right now? We'll hike around the lake edge looking for seasonal wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.

Reservations required for all. FOBH $4 185449 5 & up

1 Class $5

3/27 Tu 5:00pm- 6:00pm

Woodcock Watching Hike

Moonshine will illuminate the "sky dance" spring courtship ritual of these unusual-looking, seldom seen birds. To enjoy the display, bring binoculars and a lightweight folding chair, and dress for the weather. We'll introduce you to the woodcock's life story, and lead you on a short walk to a natural arena. Meet at Kingsley Schoolhouse Trail parking lot off Clarksburg Rd. in Little Bennett Regional Park. FOBH $5 185603 8 & up 185570 8 & up

1 Class $6 1 Class $6

Black Hill Visitor Center

• Black

Learn about the restoration of the American chestnut tree in the 20th century, and current efforts to return the chestnut to the American landscape. Afterwards we'll visit the American chestnut forest in Black Hill Regional Park. Dress for the outdoors. FOBH $5

3/28 W 6:00pm- 7:30pm 4/3 Tu 7:15pm- 8:45pm

Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly Project

The beautiful Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly is the official Maryland State insect and its populations are in decline. Learn what our volunteer group is doing to "bring back the Baltimores" in wetland habitats on parklands in Montgomery County. Meet at the Visitor Center for a short orientation, then caravan to the rearing tents to see the caterpillars and learn how we grow and release them. Participants may also help feed the caterpillars. Volunteer Naturalist and Project Leader: Barbara Kreiley. Free; registration required.

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10 & up 10 & up 10 & up 10 & up 10 & up

1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class

Free Free Free Free Free

3/29 4/12 4/26 5/10 5/24

Th Th Th Th Th

9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am

3/24 Sa 10:00am-11:30am 4/25 W 4:00pm- 5:30pm 5/30 W 4:30pm- 6:00pm

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Turtle Trails

There's no school today, so join Naturalist Lynette Lenz on the trail of newly emerged turtles. We'll hike near the head of the Cabin Branch finger of Little Seneca Lake to find turtles basking on logs in the sun.

Children must be accompanied by adult. FOBH $4.

185250 5 & up

1 Class $5

3/30 F 11:00am-12:00pm

Black Hill Visitor Center

Hummingbirds: Flying Jewels

Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz to learn about these amazing "flying jewels" in our gardens. We'll discover their favorite flowers, observe their behavior, and then each family will make a hummingbird feeder to take home. Register and pay for one person for each family. FOBH $5 184950 3 & up 184951 3 & up

1 Class $6 1 Class $6

3/30 F 1:00pm- 2:00pm 4/22 Su 3:00pm- 4:00pm

Spring Walk at Hyattstown Mill

Join us to watch spring unfold in a quiet section of Little Bennett Regional Park. We'll explore a vernal pool to look for spring peepers, wood frogs, salamanders and toads. We'll also look for early butterflies and listen for migrating birds. One- to 1.5-mile walk on a gravel trail with one steep section. Meet at Hyattstown Mill parking area off Frederick Rd. (Rt. 355)

186649 1 & up 186650 1 & up 186651 1 & up

1 Class $6 1 Class $6 1 Class $6

3/31 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm 4/21 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm 5/19 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm

Salamanders Went Out on a Rainy Night!

Once a year, on warm, rainy nights, elusive spotted salamanders migrate to breeding pools to mate and lay eggs. Sign up now to join us on that to-be-determined March date and we'll call you the day of the hike. Meet at Little Bennett Regional Park, Hyattstown Mill parking area, just off Rt. 355. Registration required for all. Please wear shoes or boots that can get muddy, dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight. Children should be comfortable walking in the woods at night. (Disregard the "March 31" date you'll

see in ParkPASS. We'll call you on the program day since it's weather dependent.)

185249 All Ages 1 Class Free 3/?? Sa 7:30pm- 8:30pm

Random Weave Birdbath Basket

Create a birdbath basket for your garden using random weaving techniques. Easy enough for a novice basket maker. Especially good for children ages 8-13, with a parent there to help. FOBH $16 185159 8 & up

1 Class $18 4/5

Th 10:30am-12:30pm

Snakes

Budding naturalists are invited to come and learn about snakes and why they're important in the balance of nature. Learn how to recognize a poisonous snake, and meet a non-venomous snake. FOBH $4 185120 3 & up

1 Class $5

4/6

F 11:00am-12:00pm

Life in a Vernal Pool

Vernal pools are springtime occurrences. Although short-lived, they offer critical breeding grounds for our local amphibians. We'll trek into Little Bennett Regional Park to a local vernal pool and look for tadpoles, frogs and salamanders and talk about the ecology of these fleeting pools. Meeting location TBD. FOBH $7 186499 8 & up

4/7

Sa 10:00am-12:00pm

Sounds of Spring Campfire

Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. Let's celebrate by enjoying the sounds of the springtime night. We'll imitate frogs, toads and other night creatures, then roast marshmallows! Meet in the parking lot across from the public boat launch area on Black Hill Rd. FOBH $4 186549 1 & up

1 Class $5

4/7

Sa 7:30pm- 8:30pm

Birding Basics for Families

Are you always watching birds and wondering what species they are? Come and learn how to identify some of the more common birds you see in your neighborhood and in the parks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Please register and pay for all participants. FOBH $4 185601 4 & up

1 Class $5

4/14 Sa 9:00am-10:00am

Earth Day Garlic Mustard Pull

Celebrate Earth Day by coming to Black Hill and helping to rid the park of the invasive garlic mustard plant. We'll provide bags and gloves, and educate you on what it looks like. Young people can earn student learning hours while helping Mother Earth! Sign in at the Visitor Center and get directions for a good pulling spot. Please register so that we'll be sure to have enough supplies on hand.

184949 3 & up

1 Class Free 4/22 Su 11:00am- 2:00pm

Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise

Use our binoculars to find beaver lodges and feeding sites, and (hopefully) beavers! Insectivorous bats will be out, and our ultrasonic transducer bat detector will tell us where they're feeding and flying. Please register and pay for all participants. FOBH $5 184849 184850 184851 184852

6 & up 6 & up 6 & up 6 & up

1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class

$6 $6 $6 $6

4/25 5/7 5/17 5/24

W M Th Th

6:30pm- 8:00pm 6:30pm- 8:00pm 7:00pm- 8:30pm 7:00pm- 8:30pm

Astronomy Night

Join Volunteer Naturalist Jim Cook for an indoor survey of tonight's sky, as winter constellations set in the west and we welcome spring constellations. Then we'll head outside for some evening stargazing. We'll look for Leo the Lion and Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

The planets Venus, Mars and Saturn will be visible, as well as the first quarter moon.

We'll see all this and more close-up in volunteer operated telescopes. In the event of overcast skies or rain, a video will be shown.

Registration required. FOBH $5 187049 1 & up

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1 Class $8

1 Class $6

4/28 Sa 8:00pm-10:00pm

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MontgomeryParks.org Beginning Recreational Kayaking

Kayaking is even more fun that it looks! Come learn how to paddle on flat water in recreational solo kayaks on Little Seneca Lake. Learn basic strokes, entries and exits, boat control, and more. We won't roll, but you'll get wet, so dress accordingly. You must be able to swim. All necessary equipment provided. Please wear water-friendly clothing and hat, strap-on water sandals or shoes (no slip-on sandals, please), and bring water and sunscreen. FOBH $10 185104 12 & up 185105 12 & up 185106 12 & up

1 Class $12 5/8 Tu 6:30pm- 8:30pm 1 Class $12 5/23 W 6:30pm- 8:30pm 1 Class $12 5/29 Tu 6:30pm- 8:30pm

If you've ever wondered what birding is all about, come find out!

Meet in the Visitor Center, where we'll go over some bird watching basics and how to get started. Then we'll carpool to a good birding area in the park and do some real-time bird watching.

Volunteer Naturalists: Tim Gier and Ed Escalante. FOBH $7 186999 16 & up

1 Class $6

5/19 Sa 9:00am-11:00am

Wild Encounters

Enter the wild and wonderful world of amphibians and reptiles with guest herpetologist Elmore Brown. Elmore will share his exotic collection of live frogs, toads, lizards and snakes from all over the globe. Don't miss this fascinating experience! FOBH $5.

186605 1 & up

Nature is awakening from its winter sleep. Early flowering plants, budding trees, insects, birds and animals are starting their magical cycle of life—the rites of spring. We'll take a walk through a meadow and forest looking for these early signs of nature as it bursts back into action. Meet at the gravel parking lot above the boat ramp at Black Hill Regional Park. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult, and the trail is not suitable for strollers. Volunteer Naturalists: Ed & Karen Escalante. FOBH $5 186899 1 & up

1 Class $8

1 Class $6

5/19 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm

Come on a free hike led by a Naturalist from Black Hill Visitor Center this spring! Registration required; see p.117 for more details.

Osprey Loop & Lake View Trails Hike Thurs. March 8, 10am-Noon ParkPASS #185556 Hike on Froggy Hollow Trail Thurs. March 22, 1-3pm ParkPASS #185600

5/12 Sa 1:00pm- 2:30pm

Cool Spring Run Trail Hike Wed. April 18, 1-3pm ParkPASS #185566 Hike at Purdum Trail Wed. May 23, 1-3pm ParkPASS #185569

Bluebirds Forever Festival

Black Hill Visitor Center

A Walk Through Spring

Bring on the Birds: Beginning Birding

Come celebrate the beautiful Eastern Bluebird with us at Black Hill Visitor Center! Park Naturalists, Friends, and Volunteers of Black Hill Visitor Center, along with members of the Maryland Bluebird Society, have put together an afternoon of fascinating special programs, exhibits and demonstrations, all designed to enlighten you as they extol the virtues and champion the conservation of this special bird. The programs shown here are all free, and require pre-registration. Please see page 112 for the complete list of exhibits and demonstrations going on this afternoon, many of which do not require registration.

1-2pm R Beautiful Bluebirds

Learn where these special native birds live, how they nest, how to attract them to your yard and help them survive. Get instructions on how to build and monitor your own bluebird nest box and other useful information.

FREE Ages 7 & up; register for ParkPASS # 187352

2-3pm R The Quest for a Nest

A special bluebird play presented by children, for children, directed by Kathy Kremnitzer, Maryland Bluebird Society County Coordinator for Frederick and Washington Counties.

FREE Ages 5 & up; register for ParkPASS # 187399

R Who's nesting in your box? (or, So what if the bird's not blue?)

Learn to recognize the nests of various birds that will use bluebird nest boxes. FREE Ages 10 & up; register for ParkPASS# 187449

3-4pm

R planting for bluebirds

Learn which plants, flowers and shrubs you can plant in your yard to attract Eastern Bluebirds.

FREE Ages 10 & up; register for ParkPASS #187401

R The Joy of Photography A presentation by professional photographer Michael Smith. FREE Ages 10 & up; register for ParkPASS #187400

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Come celebrate the Eastern Bluebird with us at Black Hill Visitor Center!

Sunday, May 20 • 1-4 pm • FREE • All ages are welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of fascinating programs, exhibits and demonstrations all designed to enlighten you about, and champion the conservation of, this delightful bird.

Hands-On Programs: Bluebird Trail Hikes, Bluebird Storytime, Games and Music, Bluebird Crafts Scheduled Programs: Registration required for these programs. See pg 111 for details.

Exhibits and Demonstrations: MD Bluebird Society, North American Bluebird Society (NABS), Sparrow Spookers, Nestbox Cameras, Hassles with House Sparrows, Monitoring a Bluebird Trail, Preventing Predators-Baffles, Guards, etc., Nature Programs by the Friends of Black Hill, Wild Birds Unlimited, Backyard Naturalist

BLACK HILL VISITOR CENTER 20926 Lake Ridge Dr. • Boyds, MD 20841 301-528-3492 • www.BlackHillNature.org

Celebrate Arbor Day at Brookside Nature Center’s

Forest Friends Festival Here's your chance to learn how to be a forest’s 'BFF' (Best Friend Forever!)

Sunday, April 29 • 11am-4 pm Enjoy the many treasures of trees with forest-friendly crafts and games, canopy explorations, and tree-climbing opportunities!

Visit those who use trees, from woodworkers to musicians to the owls who nest in them.

For event updates please visit our website BrooksideNature.org

Ages 2 and up • $5 admission

Please register at ParkPASS.org (#182653)

BROOKSIDE NATURE CENTER

1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

301-962-1480 • www.BrooksideNature.org

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Brookside Nature Center 1400 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-1480 • BrooksideNature.org Open Tuesday–Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.

Toddlers & Preschool Ages 0-6 Sunday Nature Storytimes

Join our Nature Center volunteers every Sunday to enjoy wonderful stories about different kinds of plants and animals and how they live.

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3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs 3-5yrs

1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25 4/1 4/8 4/15 4/22 4/29 5/6 5/13 5/20 5/27

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3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm 3:30pm- 4:00pm

Discovery Hikes

Our outdoor discovery hikes are designed specifically for "senior" preschoolers, and cater to their insatiable curiosity and sense of wonder. Who could ask for a better companion on a nature walk?

• Weather

Wonders

April showers bring May flowers, but what do March showers bring? Join us for a "rainy" chat to see what else grows in the spring.

182660 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 • Marsh

Madness

3/6

Tu 10:30am-11:30am

It's the "big dance" of spring, when the waters come alive after a long winter nap. Brackets of rackets emanate from shallow waters, splashes and dunks abound, and nature nuts go crazy over the start of this season as they experience a new sight or familiar sound. Join us to explore the amphibian big four: ponds, swales, vernal pools and marshes.

We'll get muddy as we probe the murky waters, so bring some old shoes or boots to wear.

181949 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 • Woodsy

the Owl

3/27 Tu

1:00pm- 2:00pm

Celebrate Earth Day early by taking a scavenger hike and discovering the living things in the sky, land and water.

181950 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

4/17 Tu 10:30am-11:30am

• Spring

Flowers and Trees

Explore the beauty of spring flowers and trees in our woodlands. Look for different colors, shapes and leaves. Find out how flowers and trees help people and animals, and how you can help keep our flowers and forests safe.

182601 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 • Spring

Has Sprung!

4/27 F

1:30pm- 2:30pm

Let's hike, scramble and scuffle through the park taking in all of the new sights and sounds spring has to offer.

181999 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

5/10 Th

1:00pm- 2:00pm

Brookside Tot Times

Explore nature with your youngest naturalist! Learn, create, hike and discover our wonder-filled world during these highly interactive sessions.

• Baby

Animals

So many baby animals are born in the spring: birds, squirrels, chipmunks and deer. Find out what they look like, how they change as they grow, and how their parents help them.

182350 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 • Wet

and Wild Water!

3/14 W

Brookside Nature Center

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discovery Hikes (cont.)

1:30pm- 2:30pm

Drip, drop, splish, splash! Let's get a little wet as we learn about the ways of water and the animals that make their way in it!

181049 2-3yrs 1 Class $5

5/25 F

10:30am-11:15am

Make It from a Tree

Trees help people in so many ways. We'll take a spring tree walk and look for things that are made from trees, and then make a tree craft out of wood that you decorate yourself.

182399 3-5yrs

1 Class $6

3/21 W

1:30pm- 2:30pm

Big Little Nature Series

Learn about big animals and little animals, big plants and little plants, and things that are old or new. We'll look in the trees, on the ground and in the water for living things that make the outdoors their home.

• Birds

182606 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

5/9

W

1:30pm- 2:30pm

182607 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

5/16 W

1:30pm- 2:30pm

182608 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

5/23 W

1:30pm- 2:30pm

• Animals • Water

Creatures

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Children & Youth Ages 6–12 Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Brookside Nature Center

Homeschool Series: Nature and Art Explorations

What happens when you start looking at nature through the eyes of an artist? An explosion of creativity and curiosity! In this monthly series of three separate classes, we'll combine a profusion of media, from oil pastels and seeds to paints and paper, to help us represent the animals, colors, textures, and impressions of Brookside Nature Center's wild side. Course fee covers the cost of all three classes in the series.

Class meets on March 7, April 11 and May 16.

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W 10:30am-12:00pm

Geology in Your Neighborhood

Your neighborhood Nature Center has all sorts of interesting rocks and minerals. Make a specimen card, identify local rocks and minerals, and visit our stream to make a rock collection. Find out how rocks and minerals affect the land and people, and how Brookside Nature Center's landscape got its shape.

182349 6-12yrs 1 Class

$6

3/13

Tu

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Water in Your Neighborhood

Explore the stream; catch, investigate and release stream critters; and enjoy the spring weather. Please wear water shoes or old sneakers. Nets and collection tubs will be provided.

182605 6-12yrs 1 Class

$5

5/8

Tu

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Homeschool Special: Stream Study

Search for minnows, crayfish and water striders in our stream, and learn about their suburban stream habitat and why they live there. Find out how streams change their shape and what you can do to help keep our local streams healthy. Please wear water shoes or old sneakers.

182610 6-12yrs 1 Class

$10 5/30

W 10:30am-12:00pm

Mixed Ages Ages 1 – 17 Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Adult must accompany children ages 8 and younger.

Puppet Shows at Brookside Nature Center

Our lively puppet shows highlight the current season and help young audiences learn about nature.

• Hurrah

for Spring!

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3/15 Th 10:30am-11:15am 4/22 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm

182249 2-8yrs 1 Class $4

3/18 Su

2:00pm- 2:30pm

182300 2-8yrs 1 Class $4

5/13 Su

2:00pm- 2:30pm

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and Polliwogs

You My Mommy?

Adults

Registration required unless otherwise noted.

Ladies Hike Out

Ladies, start the weekend off with an immersion into nature as we hike some of the premier trails this county has to offer. Our pace will be vigorous, but we'll stop intermittently to observe, listen and learn.

Bring water and a snack, and wear your hiking boots.

Please call for directions to the trailhead.

• Northwest

Branch

Today we'll explore the Northwest Branch trail starting from Brookside Nature Center. Meet in the Nature Center parking lot.

179800 18 & up 1 Class Free 3/10 Sa • Magruder

Branch Trail

9:30am-11:00am

Celebrate and explore spring by hiking the Magruder Branch trail off Log House Rd. in Damascus.

179801 18 & up 1 Class Free 4/21 Sa • Blockhouse

Point

9:30am-11:00am

We'll explore Blockhouse Point and peek through the leaves for an exemplary view of the Potomac, or scan the understory for coy mayapple blossoms.

179802 18 & up 1 Class Free 5/18 F 10:30am-12:00pm

Spring Wildflowers Along the Canal

A walk along the C & O Canal in mid-spring can yield a count of over 30 wildflower species.

Most spectacular will be drifts of azure bluebells, patches of creamy toothworts, and sprays of bright buttercups.

We'll walk to absorb their visual splendor, and also learn their names and folklore. Please bring your field guides, bag lunch and water, and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Transportation provided from the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown to and from Noland's Ferry.

180399 18 & up 1 Class $15

4/18 W 10:00am- 1:00pm

Programs for All Registration and payment required for all attendees unless otherwise noted. An adult must accompany children ages 8 and younger.

Early Spring Lunch Bunch

Bring your hot dogs, tofu burgers, papusas or whatever strikes your fancy, because we're cooking out!

Spring is not quite here, but we'll encourage it on with a cheerful fire and warm spirits. We’ll provide fixings for a simple cook-it-yourself dessert, and, of course, marshmallows for those who can't enjoy a fire without them! After lunch, a short hike is in order to search for the first clues of spring's approach.

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$3

3/2

F 11:30am-12:30pm

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Join the Full Moon Club and experience nature at night with a mildly strenuous 2-mile hike through the meadows and woods to Pine Lake. We'll look and listen for signs of animals, and end the hike with marshmallows around a campfire at the Harper Cabin.

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

• Little

Frog Moon

Th

6:30pm- 8:00pm

182200 6 & up 1 Class $10 4/5

Th

7:30pm- 9:00pm

182201 6 & up 1 Class $10 5/6

Su

7:30pm- 9:00pm

• Pink

Bud Moon

• Flowering

Moon

Wide-Eyed Weekends at Brookside Nature Center

• Birds!

What makes a bird special? Is it just their ability to fly, or is there something else? Come learn about and celebrate these amazing airborne animals.

• Environmental

3/10 Sa 3/11 Su

Awareness

182599 2 & up 1 Class $6

3/20

Tu

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Early Morning Birdwalk

Morning is one of the best times to watch birds. We'll look for migrating and familiar birds that stay at the Nature Center year-round, and learn some springtime birding basics. Borrow our binoculars and field guides or bring your own. Beginners are very welcome!

179699 8 & up 1 Class $5 179700 8 & up 1 Class $5 179701 8 & up 1 Class $5

3/24 4/14 5/19

Sa Sa Sa

8:00am- 9:00am 8:00am- 9:00am 8:00am- 9:00am

Naturally Fun Day: Herps!

Every now and then, Brookside Nature Center opens its treasure chest to reveal some of the marvelous teaching tools and natural specimens collected over the past 50 years. Come explore these collections, make a craft, play a game, read a story, and learn about the topic of the day at your own pace. Our mini-museum displays are specifically geared for ages 4 and up with parental guidance. Walk-ins welcome!

180149 4 & up 1 Class $2 191949 4 & up 1 Class $2

Find out how seeds grow, and plant some native flower seeds in a pretty pot that you decorate yourself. Afterward we'll take a short hike to look for new spring plants. Please register each person who'd like to make one flower pot craft.

1:00- 4:00pm 1:00- 4:00pm

Come by any time between 10am and 3pm and explore at your own pace. This is your chance to learn about reptiles and amphibians in a relaxed manner. Maybe you’ll meet a slippery friend or create a snaky craft, read a hoppy story, or put together a polliwog puzzle. Designed for ages 4 and up with parental guidance. Registration appreciated; walk-ins welcome.

183249 4 & up 1 Class $3

4/3

Tu 10:00am- 3:00pm

Wildflowers in Your Neighborhood

Wildflowers live in all sorts of places in the suburbs, and Brookside Nature Center is one of them. Learn to identify some of our beautiful native wildflowers and why they're important to people and animals.

182549 8 & up 1 Class $5

4/19

Th

4:00pm- 5:00pm

April has Environmental Awareness Week, Earth and Arbor Days, and more. Drop in to learn new ways to improve and support the local environment and beyond!

181050 4 & up 1 Class $2 191951 4 & up 1 Class $2 • Migratory

Bird Day

4/14 Sa 4/15 Su

1:00- 4:00pm 1:00- 4:00pm

It's International Migratory Bird Day's 20th Anniversary. Test your birding IQ, learn birding basics, check out the latest in bird news, learn ways to make your backyard bird-friendly and more!

182099 4 & up 1 Class $2 191952 4 & up 1 Class $2 • Pioneer

Pastimes

5/12 Sa 5/13 Su

1:00- 4:00pm 1:00- 4:00pm

Come engage in pioneer pastimes and other old time activities at our cabin!

180199 4 & up 1 Class $2 191950 4 & up 1 Class $2

5/19 Sa 5/20 Su

1:00- 4:00pm 1:00- 4:00pm

Fox Family in Spring

Find out what foxes do in spring and where they live, hunt and play. What do baby foxes look like, and how do their parents help them grow up? We'll visit a fox den and learn how we can help foxes. Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes for the half-mile walk.

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

183599 1 & up 1 Class $3

3/17

Sa

5:30pm- 6:30pm

with Brookside

Brookside Nature Center

182199 6 & up 1 Class $10 3/8

Planting Spring Flowers

Nature Center

All programs are free and require registration. Print your ParkPASS confirmation receipt for directions, and see page 117 for more information.

Feed the Birds

What do birds eat for a mid-morning snack? Not Cheerios, that's for sure! Find out as you help fill the feeders, learning our seedeaters' preferences, names and behaviors in the process.

192049 1 & up 1 Class Free

3/3 Sa

9:30am -10am

Spring Family Fossil Foray

Come fossil hunting at the Chesapeake Bay shore! We'll search for fossil shark teeth, sea ray dental plates, whalebone and more. Meet at fieldtrip site; directions will be provided. Please bring cash for any park entrance fees.

192099 1 & up 1 Class Free

4/9 M 1:00pm- 3:00pm

Flying Squirrels!

Catch a glimpse of these elusive but surprisingly common nighttime gliders. Learn about their secretive ways and how they live.

Rain cancels program.

191999 18 & up 1 Class Free

5/18 F 8:15pm- 9:00pm

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Forest Friends Festival!

Programs for All (cont.)

A Gift for Nature

I love nature, you love nature, we all love nature— right? Well, here's our chance to prove it! On Earth Day weekend, come out and love nature in an active way! There's an abundance of invasive plants here that need to be removed to make way for more beneficial native plants. We'll give you a bag and gloves, and a quick lesson in plant ID. Then you can tug and pull to your heart's content, restoring our forest habitat in a way that pleases everyone.

Brookside Nature Center

187499 4 & up 1 Class Free

4/21 Sa

2:00pm- 4:00pm

182653 2 & up 1 Class $5

Learn a little about the history of rocks and minerals.

Find out what makes fluorescent rocks shine in the dark, then watch the excitement as we turn out the lights and our fluorescent rocks begin to glow with beautiful, bright colors.

182603 1 & up 1 Class Free

4/28 Sa

2:00pm- 3:00pm

4/29 Su

11:00am- 4:00pm

May at Maydale

Let's hike around the Maydale pond looking for birds, frogs and other boisterous signs of spring. Meet at Maydale Park, 1638 Maydale Drive, Silver Spring 20905 (off Briggs Chaney Rd. and Claude Lane).

182154 1 & up 1 Class Free

Glowing Rocks

5/22 Tu

1:00pm- 2:00pm

Growing Spring Flowers

Take a small plant and learn how to transplant it to a bigger home so that it can grow big and strong. Paint a beautiful pot for your flower that you can bring home and treasure. Please register each person who would like to paint one flower pot.

182609 2 & up 1 Class $6

5/22 Tu

4:00pm- 5:00pm

Volunteer Naturalists Calling all current and prospective Volunteer Naturalists!

We want to share our knowledge and give you information and tools that will help you share your love of nature.

Training courses cover a wide range of natural history topics, provide an overview of Piedmont ecology and introduce the prime habitats in this county. You'll improve your teaching skills and learn techniques of effective interpretation...and as your knowledge and confidence grows, you'll get opportunities to contribute to our environmental literacy mission.

at Brookside Nature Center

Classes are free for any Volunteer Naturalist serving with the Parks; please contact BNC's Volunteer Coordinators to register.

Other adults are welcome to register and pay online at www.ParkPASS.org. Let the adventure begin!

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Volunteer Training for Naturalist Aides, Hosts and Hostesses Spring is full of new life: newborn animals, leaves, flowers, frog eggs and more. Get ready to help Brookside Nature Center visitors at the front desk or during programs by learning some basic information about what happens in the forest during spring. If you're a Parks volunteer, please call Brookside Nature Center at 301-962-1480 to register for this course at no cost. Not a Parks volunteer?

You're welcome to attend; just register and pay online.

182449

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Here's your chance to be a "BFF" (best friend forever) to birds, bats, bees and trees! Join us to explore and enjoy a native plant sale, tree activities, forest-friendly crafts, forest critters and much more! For event updates and to preorder native plants, visit www.BrooksideNature.org.

14 & up 1 Class $5

4/16

M

6:00- 7:00pm

Stream Splash Programs

Help our visitors learn about stream ecology. Learn how to prepare for and lead this hands-on program for all ages.

182604 18 & up 1 Class •

$5

4/30

M

6:00pm- 7:00pm

Spring Wildflowers

For most people, springtime means flower time! We'll teach features and folklore to help you remember the lovely spring flowers that adorn our parks. Hike location will be determined closer to May 5; we'll let you know where to meet.

180953 18 & up 1 Class •

$10

5/5

Sa

1:00pm- 3:00pm

Trailside Tips & Tricks

You and sixteen first graders are heading outside to learn about nature. Soon the kids are running down the hill, wandering off the trail, poking each other with sticks. Help!

How do you hold their interest and help them explore their surroundings in a meaningful way? This short tutorial, based on many years of naturalist experience, will show you how.

180955 18 & up 1 Class

$10

5/10

Th

4:00pm- 6:00pm

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Explore

Explore wild Montgomery County with a Montgomery Parks Naturalist or Natural Resource Specialist! Discover beautiful public places close to home, and learn fascinating natural history from Park experts.

march

april (cont.)

Saturday, March 3 • Brookside Nature Center

friday, april 13 • Locust Grove Nature Center

Feed the Birds

Friday Foray: Wildflowers at McKee-Beshers

What do birds eat for a mid-morning snack? Not Cheerios, that's for sure! Find out as you help fill the feeders, learning our seed-eaters' preferences, names and behaviors in the process.

Enjoy the spectacular spring wildflower display as we walk a couple miles along the C&O Canal. Learn the names of native wildflowers as we stroll along the Potomac in search of Virginia Bluebells, Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, Toadshade and more.

192049

1 & up

Free

9:30am– 10am

Thursday, March 8 • Black Hill Visitor Center

189349

18 & up Free

10am– 11:30am

Hike Osprey Loop & Lake View Trails

wEDNESDAY, april 18 • Black Hill Visitor Center

Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz for a two-mile hike on the Osprey Loop/Lake View Trail, looking for early wildflowers. Meet at the Visitor Center and dress for the weather.

Cool Spring Run Trail Hike

185556

18 & up

Free 10am– Noon

Thursday, March 22 • Black Hill Visitor Center

Hike on Froggy Hollow Trail Come on a hilly hike in Little Bennett Regional Park.

Wear good shoes for hiking in damp/muddy areas.

185600

6 & up Free 1pm– 3pm

Friday, March 30 • Locust Grove Nature Center

School's Out Hike Enjoy a moderate hike on Section C of the Billy Goat Trail in the Carderock Recreation Area. We'll enjoy stunning views of the Potomac and spring wildflowers.

181149

6-12 years Free 10am– Noon

Take a one-mile hike with Naturalist Lynette Lenz, looking for early spring birds and some later-blooming wildflowers off Route 121. Meet at the Visitor Center to go by van together to the trail.

185566

18 & up

Gone Fishin' Let's go fishing on the shoreline of Lake Needwood! We'll supply the fishing poles. Meet at the Lake Needwood boathouse.

186214

7-10 years

Gone Fishin' See description for April 20, above.

Flying Squirrels!

4 & up Free 3pm– 4pm

Monday, April 9 • Brookside Nature Center

Spring Family Fossil Foray Come fossil hunting at the Chesapeake Bay shore!

We'll search for fossil shark teeth, sea ray dental plates, whalebone and more. Meet at fieldtrip site; directions will be provided. Please bring cash for any park entrance fees.

192099 1 & up Free 1pm– 3pm

6pm– 7pm

friDAY, May 18 • Meadowside Nature Center

saturday, April 7 • Meadowside Nature Center

186400

Free

may

april We'll hike about 1.5 miles exploring the wooded trails and vernal pools around Maydale Park looking for amphibians and their eggs. Join us to see what's out and about. Meet at Maydale Park.

1pm– 3pm

friDAY, april 20 • Meadowside Nature Center

187549

Maydale Park Hike

Free

7-10 years

Free

6pm– 7pm

friday, may 18 • Brookside Nature Center

Catch a glimpse of these elusive but surprisingly common nighttime gliders. Learn about their secretive ways and how they live. Rain cancels program.

191999

18 & up Free

8:15pm– 9pm

wednesday, may 23 • Black Hill Visitor Center

Hike at Purdum Trail Take a hilly hike on Purdum Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park with Naturalist Lynette Lenz. Meet at the Burnt Hill parking area off Burnt Hill Road and Rt. 121. Please dress for the weather.

185569

18 & up Free

1pm– 3pm

All programs are free and require advance registration. Register online at www.ParkPASS.org For directions to the meeting spots, print your ParkPASS registration confirmation receipt.

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Locust Grove Nature Center

Locust Grove Nature Center

7777 Democracy Blvd. • Bethesda, MD 20817 • 301-765-8660 • LocustGroveNature.org Call or visit our webpage for Nature Center hours. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.

Toddlers & Preschool Ages 0-6

Mixed Ages Ages 1 – 17

Registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Tot Time!

Full Moon Hike

Explore the sights, sounds, textures and movements of the natural world. Each session will feature a different topic specially selected to engage young minds. Outdoor activities are included in every program, so please dress for the weather.

• Dirt

and Worms

187999 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

3/14 W 10:00am-10:45am

188002 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

3/28 W 10:00am-10:45am

188003 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

4/11 W 10:00am-10:45am

188004 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

4/25 W 10:00am-10:45am

188005 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

5/9

188006 2-4yrs 1 Class $5

5/30 W 10:00am-10:45am

• Frog

and Toad

• Bees

& Other Pollinators

• Dinosaurs

• Butterflies

• Spider

Grow your world...

Volunteer!

Have fun and put your skills to good use at Locust Grove Nature Center!

We're looking for...

Volunteer Naturalists and

Volunteer Gardeners Visit ParksVolunteers.org for more info

Time

W 10:00am-10:45am

Children & Youth Ages 6 – 12 Registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.

Homeschool Science: Spring

Spring is a fascinating time. The combination of pounding rains, melting snow, warming soil and blooming flowers wakes some of our local amphibians and insects.

• Spring

in the Pools

In this session, we'll explore amphibian life cycles and seasonal rhythms, and get muddy in the process. Please make sure children dress appropriately for the weather and have waterproof boots. Children 8 years and older may attend without an adult.

188199 6-12yrs 1 Class $12 3/22 Th 10:00am-12:00pm • Insects

In-Depth

You know the basics—now learn characteristics of the major insect orders and insect identification.

Test your insect ID skills as we catch and release insects in the meadow.

189549 8-12yrs 1 Class $8

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5/23 W 10:00am-11:30am

Enjoy an early spring walk through the woods and meadow by the light of the full moon. We'll look and listen for night creatures, including spring peepers and wood frogs.

188049 5-12yrs 1 Class $5

3/8

Th

7:00pm- 8:00pm

Cabin John Creek Days: Spring Break

Spend part of your Spring Break by going up the creek with us! We'll learn and do exciting new things, and celebrate the importance of the Cabin John watershed.

• Stream

Exploration

Welcome to your neighborhood creek! Use our stream nets to catch water critters living in Cabin John Creek, and microscopes to view them up close. Learn how to tell healthy from unhealthy water with cool test kits and instruments. Please wear rain boots or closed-toe water shoes. Join us anytime between 10am and noon—we'll be at the creek waiting for you!

188200 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 • Watershed

Wildlife

4/3

Tu 10:00am-12:00pm

Animals need water just like we do! We'll explore the woods and meadow for birds and mammals that quench their thirst in Cabin John Creek, and look for frogs that need water to lay their eggs.

188202 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 • Wetland

Amphibians

4/4

W

1:00pm- 2:00pm

Celebrate the lovely amphibian! Visit our wetland in search of amphibian eggs and tadpoles. Learn to monitor frogs and toads by listening for their distinctive calls. Discover the silent salamander's secrets, and figure out whether toads jump or bump!

188203 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 192499 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 • Community

Campfire

4/5 4/5

Th Th

1:00pm- 2:00pm 2:00pm- 3:00pm

Join our campfire celebration along Cabin John Creek. Meet us at the creekside fire ring by the giant sycamore tree. Bring a picnic lunch, and we'll provide all you need to roast marshmallows. Join us anytime between 11am and 1pm.

188205 3-12yrs 1 Class $5

4/6

F

11:00am- 1:00pm

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Mixed Ages (cont.)

Cabin John Night Hike

188349 5-12yrs 1 Class $5

4/27

F

7:30pm- 8:30pm

Welcome Back, Bats!

Join us to welcome another group of winged migrants, the bats!

We'll also give a hearty hello to the ones who stuck it out for the winter and hibernated right here.Bats are rapidly disappearing from our night skies, so come learn about ways to help them. We need our bats because they consume tons of insects every year! Program is not appropriate for children younger than 5 years old.

188400 5-12yrs 1 Class $5

5/18

F

8:00pm- 9:00pm

Programs for All Unless otherwise noted, please register and pay for all participants (children and adults).

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday in the Park

Join a Naturalist at the Cabin John playground off Tuckerman Lane to explore what's happening outside!

No registration required.

189499 1 & up 1 Class Free 189500 1 & up 1 Class Free 189501 1 & up 1 Class Free

Grove Nature Center

Explore WILD Montgomery County with a Park Naturalist or a Natural Resource Specialist. Discover beautiful public places close to home and learn fascinating natural history from Park experts. All programs are free and require registration. For detailed directions, print confirmation receipt when registering.

School's Out Hike

Enjoy a moderate hike on Section C of the Billy Goat trail in the Carderock Recreation Area. We'll enjoy stunning views of the Potomac and spring wildflowers.

181149 6-12yrs 1 Class Free 3/30 F

10:00am-Noon

Friday Foray: Wildflowers at McKee -Beshers

Enjoy the spectacular spring wildflower display at McKee-Beshers as we walk a couple of miles along the C&O Canal towpath. Learn the names of native wildflowers as we stroll along the Potomac in search of Virginia Bluebells, Dutchman's Breeches, Trout Lily, Toadshade and more.

189349 18 & up 1 Class Free 4/13 F

10:00-11:30am

See more free Wild Montgomery activities on page 117 of this Guide.

3/13 Tu 11:00am-12:00pm 3/27 Tu 11:00am-12:00pm 4/10 Tu 11:00am-12:00pm

Migratory Bird Day

Come join us as we welcome migratory birds who have made their way back to Locust Grove Nature Center from Central and South America. We'll have a relaxing time watching birds in the meadow, learning about the nesting behavior of familiar backyard birds, and making anti-collision devices to keep our birds safe from windows! Most activities will be self-guided and ongoing. This is a family program and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register and pay for all participants.

188499 2 & up 1 Class $5

with Locust

Locust Grove Nature Center

We'll explore the campground pond at night and hopefully catch the peeper chorus, hear an owl or two, and maybe catch a glimpse of fox or even coyote!

Please dress for mud and practice your night vision.

Activities are geared for children who are at least 5 years old, so please leave younger siblings at home this time (check out Tot Time on page 118 for them!).

Meet at Cabin John Campground, 7701 Tuckerman Lane in Potomac, MD 20854.

5/12

Sa 10:00am-12:00pm

Birthday Parties at Locust Grove Nature Center

Host your child's party at Locust Grove Nature Center!

It's fun, educational and affordable. Each party includes: 4A one-hour nature-themed program for 20 children, led by a Locust Grove Naturalist. Choose from: [ Frog & Toad Spring; includes a tadpole hunt! [ Dinosaurs Make models and go on a dinosaur hunt [ Woodland Fairies Look for fairies behind toadstools [ First Peoples Native American theme [ Remarkable Reptiles Resident snakes join the party [ The Monarch's Court Late summer/early fall; butterflies [ Your Idea Here Create a new nature-themed party with us!

4 In the second hour of your party, the room's yours to celebrate! Serve ice cream and cake, dance, have fun.

4$225 fee covers all of the above, plus 30 minutes before your party to set up and 30 minutes after to clean up (3 hours total).

Visit www.LocustGroveNature.org or call us at 301-765-8668 for more information.

Browse the eGuide at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, and register for Parks classes at www.ParkPASS.org

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MEADOWSIDE NATURE CENTER’S

It’s our 40th Anniversary!

Help us celebrate with raptor-filled fun.* Explore the world of owls, hawks, and eagles through raptor themed activities, crafts and refreshments!

Visit our resident raptors and meet our mascot “Otus the Owl”.

Friday, April 6th

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:  Bubble  Owl

fun

All ages • FREE

cupcakes

 Hooting  Fill

10AM-1PM

showcase

the Bill game

 Raptor

snacks

 The

Migration Game

 Bird

Olympics

 Owl

pellet dissection

 Raptor

crafts

 Bring

your camera for a photo op with our mascot “Otus the Owl”

 Meet

live raptors

Enter our

Raptor-Themed Kite Decorating Contest!

Entry deadline—March 17th.

Pick up entry information at the nature center.

You could be a WINNER!

For more information, contact:

301-258-4030 MeadowsideNature.org 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20855

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*No Registration Required. Go to www.MeadowsideNature.org for more information on this event and other special programs being held in celebration of our 40th anniversary.

MontgomeryParks.org

Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Lane • Rockville, MD 20855 • 301-258-4030 • MeadowsideNature.org Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Trails open daily dawn to dusk.

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tiny Talon Tales

Children will spread their wings as they listen to stories about raptors, meet Meadowside's resident raptors, and make a craft to take home.

3/6 4/3 5/8

Tu 10:30am-11:30am Tu 10:30am-11:30am Tu 10:30am-11:30am

Explore these amazing builders through fun activities.

We'll take a walk to find out how and why beavers are always so busy!

3/15 Th

1:30pm-2:30pm

Tyke Hike

Come and discover the bustling world around the Nature Center. Take a nature mini-hike and make a craft to take home.

184955 2-3yrs 1 Class $5 184956 2-3yrs 1 Class $5 184957 2-3yrs 1 Class $5

3/21 W 10:30am-11:15am 4/11 W 10:30am-11:15am 5/16 W 10:30am-11:15am

Squish, Squash, Squirt: Mud!

Spring brings lots of rain showers, and that means mud. From birds to bugs, lots of animals love mud.

Discover the fun in mud through stories and activities —we'll even make mud art!

185109 3-6yrs 1 Class $5

4/24 Tu

1:30pm-2:30pm

Ever marveled at the lightning bugs you see at night?

Join in for an exploration of lightning bugs. Through stories and a craft we'll explore the world of this illuminating beetle!

4/25 W

1:30pm-2:30pm

Join us as we explore a pond and the animals that live there through stories, a craft, and a hike to the pond at Meadowside.

5/9

W 10:30am-11:30am

Dragonflies

Discover the wonder of these darting dragons through a hike, story, and craft.

185112 3-6yrs 1 Class $5

Tu

1:30pm-2:30pm

Children & Youth Ages 6-12

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Create great memories with your grandchildren by participating in these fun natural and cultural history programs, with hikes, games, crafts, and more. Register and pay for the grandkids; grandparents are free!

• Radical

Raptors

Bring the grandkids to explore and admire some of Meadowside's resident raptors up close, and participate in games and activities to learn about these amazing hunters. In the evening we'll roast hotdogs and s'mores over a campfire for dinner.

185110 6-12yrs 1 Class $20 3/30 F • Build

a Bird Feeder

5:00pm-7:30pm

Come learn common birds you might see in spring, then build and paint a feeder with your grandchild. Put it up at home and watch together to see all the birds you're helping!

185111 8-12yrs 1 Class $10 5/3

Th

3:30pm-5:00pm

Homeschool Programs Homeschool Days

These courses are designed especially for homeschoolers, to give them the opportunity to explore Montgomery County's natural and cultural past though hikes, games, and field experiences.

•

Pond Explorers

186202 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

5/22

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Lightning Bugs

186201 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

185113 3-6yrs 1 Class $5

Grandkids and Me

Busy Beavers

184958 3-6yrs 1 Class $5

Humans are experts of construction, but so are many animals! Discover some industrious animal builders such as spiders, birds, insects, and more, then try some natural construction of your own.

5/15

Tu

1:30pm-2:30pm

Birds and Bernoulli

Through experiments and observation of Meadowside's resident raptors, learn how the shape of a bird's wing enables it to fly, glide and dive.

186204 7-10yrs 1 Class $5 3/21 W • Life

in a Stream

2:00pm-3:00pm

Discover life in a stream habitat! Perform stream tests and use aquatic nets to hunt for stream critters that can tell us about the health of our stream.

Wear closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting wet.

185117 7-10yrs

1 Class

$7

5/24

YEARS

184952 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 184953 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 184954 3-5yrs 1 Class $5

Animal Architects

Meadowside Nature Center

Toddlers & Preschool Ages 0-6

MEADOWSIDE

N AT U R E C E N T E R

2012 marks our 40th year! Please visit MeadowsideNature.org throughout the year for more information on our special anniversary programs.

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Meadowside’s

Celebration

Meadowside Nature Center

YEARS

Join us during spring break and help us kick off our year of special 40th anniversary programs! All week long we’ll feature our resident raptors and birds, as Meadowside Nature Center begins its transition to a new overall focus on avian education. Registration required unless otherwise noted.

MEADOWSIDE 2:00pm-3:30pm

N AT U R E C E N T E R

Tiny Talon Tales

Children will spread their wings as they listen to stories about raptors, meet Meadowside's resident raptors, and make a craft to take home.

184953 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 Tues. April 3

10:30-11:30am

Owls, Hawks & Eagle Lunchtime & Talk

Observe and ask questions about Meadowside's hawks, owls, vulture, and bald eagle during their feeding time!

Get a chance to speak with a Naturalist about our birds of prey, and learn some of the stories about Meadowside's own raptors on exhibit. Meet at the Raptor Walkway behind the Nature Center.

185051 2 & up 1 Class FREE Tues. April 3 185052 2 & up 1 Class FREE Wed. April 4 185099 2 & up 1 Class FREE Thurs. April 5

Noon-12:30pm Noon-12:30pm Noon-12:30pm

Bird Splash

The birds in your backyard will make a big splash in this do-it-yourself bird bath! Build a small bird bath out of a flower pot, decorate, then take it home and watch birds drink, preen and splash.

185101 3 & up 1 Class $5 Tues. April 3

2:00-3:00pm

Owls, Hawks & Eagles

Explore the amazing adaptations and characteristics of Maryland's birds of prey. Experience these birds live and up close along our Raptor Walkway, and learn about their feeding habits with a fascinating activity.

187599 7-12yrs 1 Class $5 Wed. April 4

9:30-11:00am

Make Way for Ducklings Campfire

Let's celebrate our feathered friends around the campfire tonight! First we'll watch the short (11 minutes) film Make Way for Ducklings. What special attributes do ducks and other water birds have for their life on the water? Then we'll take a walk to the pond, make a special craft to take home, and make s'mores! We'll supply the marshmallows and graham crackers, you bring your favorite chocolate. Please register and pay for all participants.

185102 3 & up 1 Class $6

We'll hike about 1.5 miles exploring the wooded trails and vernal pools around Maydale Park looking for amphibians and their eggs. Join us to see what's out and about. Registration required. Meet at Maydale Park (1638 Maydale Dr., Silver Spring 20905, off Briggs Chaney Rd. and Claude Lane).

186400 4 & up 1 Class FREE 4/7 Sa 3:00pm-4:00pm

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For the Birds Family Hike

First we'll make our own binoculars, and then we'll hike the trails in search of feathered friends.

186203 8 & up 1 Class $3

Thurs. April 5

9:30-11:30am

Animals from Eggs

Learn which animals hatch from eggs, and go on a hike to search for hidden eggs.

186352 3-6yrs 1 Class $7 186353 3-6yrs 1 Class $7

Thurs. April 5 10:00 -10:45am Thurs. April 5 11:00 -11:45am

Bird Olympics

Think you can flap as fast or eat as much as a bird?

Join our bird vs. human challenge and see how you stack up against "Team Bird."

186399 2-12yrs 1 Class $5

Thurs. April 5

1:30- 2:30pm

Meadowside Nature Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

Help us celebrate our 40th anniversary with raptorfilled fun! Explore the world of owls, hawks, and eagles through raptor-themed activities, crafts and refreshments! Visit our resident raptors and meet our mascot, Otus the Owl. No registration required. Visit www.MeadowsideNature.org for more information on this and other special programs we're hosting this year.

189649 All ages 1 Class FREE Friday, April 6 10:00am-1:00pm

with Meadowside

Maydale Park Hike

Wed. April 4

Discover beautiful places and learn fascinating natural history from a Park Naturalist! All Wild Montgomery activities are free; register online at www.ParkPASS.org.

Nature Center

Gone Fishin'

Let's go fishing on the shoreline of Lake Needwood! We'll supply the fishing poles. Meet at the Lake Needwood Boat House (15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855).

186214 7-10yrs 1 Class FREE 4/20 F 6:00pm-7:00pm 187549 7-10yrs 1 Class FREE 5/18 F 6:00pm-7:00pm

See more free Wild Montgomery activities on page 117 of this Guide.

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Programs for All Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Alien Invaders

Our park's native plants are being choked and overgrown by alien invasive plants. You, your family, or your group can help give the park's native plants room to grow by removing the invasive non-natives.

Bring leather gloves if you have them or borrow ours.

No registration required, but please call in advance if you’re bringing a group. SSL-approved

Amphibians at Maydale

We'll hike a mile or two along a dirt trail searching woodland vernal pools for salamander and frog eggs.

Dress to get muddy! Meet at Maydale Park, 1638 Maydale Dr., Silver Spring, off Briggs Chaney Road and Claude Lane. Please register all participants; adults are free.

186351 3 & up 1 Class $5

3/10 Sa

2:00pm-3:00pm

Kite Flying Time!

Take advantage of the March winds! Make and decorate your own kite to fly over the windswept fields at the Agricultural Farm Park (18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood 20855). Meet at the green and white farm house atop the hill. Please register child only.

186200 2 & up 1 Class $8

3/20

Tu

3:30pm-4:30pm

Meadowside Movies by the Fire

Spend an evening around Meadowside's campfire ring to enjoy a tasty treat and a short film. We'll supply marshmallows and graham crackers, you bring your chocolate of choice, and we'll make s'mores! Please register and pay for all participants.

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185000 3 & up 1 Class

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185001 3 & up 1 Class

$3 4/26 Th 7:30pm-8:30pm

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Owls, Hawks & Eagle Lunchtime & Talk Observe and ask questions about Meadowside's hawks, owls, vulture, and bald eagle during their feeding time! Get a chance to speak with a Naturalist about our birds of prey, and learn some of the stories about Meadowside's own raptors on exhibit. Meet at the Raptor Walkway behind the nature center.

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Modern-day treasure hunting happens right here in our parks! Geocaches are hidden containers that you track using GPS units. Learn how to use a GPS unit and spend the day on a geocaching adventure around the Agricultural History Farm Park. We'll be hiking, so long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. If you don't have a GPS unit, one will be provided. Meet at the Agricultural History Farm Park (18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855). Please register and pay for all participants.

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Meadowside Nature Center

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Family Geocaching Adventure on the Farm

1:30pm-3:30pm

Wildflower Walk

Enjoy a stroll through our woods looking for and learning about our native late spring wildflowers.

Please register and pay for all participants.

186405 10 & up 1 Class $5

5/5

Sa

1:00pm-2:00pm

Scouts Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Webelos: Geologist Activity Badge

While earning this badge, you'll find out how the earth is formed and what's in it. You'll learn what fossils are and what they can tell us about the earth.

186199 7-10yrs 1 Class $25

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9:30am-12:00pm

Girl Scout Brownies: Bugs Badge

Explore the amazing world of bugs while earning your Bugs Legacy Badge! Meet Meadowside's live bugs up close, explore bug homes and make your own bug habitat, take a bug hike, make a buggy craft and more.

185103 6-10yrs 1 Class $15

4/19 Th

4:00pm-5:30pm

Girl Scout Brownies: Hiker Badge

Hit the trail for this badge! We'll look at trail maps to decide our route, decorate our own hiking backpacks, make our own trail mix, and take a hike to see what kinds of plants and animals we can find on our trails.

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4:00pm-5:30pm

Girl Scout Juniors: Geocacher Badge

Earn your Geocacher Badge by finding hidden geocaches right here in our parks. Learn the rules of geocaching and how to use a GPS unit, and spend the afternoon on a geocaching adventure. It's a hike, so please wear long pants and sturdy shoes.

If you don't have a GPS unit, one will be provided.

Meet at the Lake Needwood Boat House (15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855).

185118 9-12yrs 1 Class

$20 5/19 Sa 9:00am-11:00am

Browse the eGuide at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, and register for Parks classes at www.ParkPASS.org

We Want You! Summer Camp Counselors We’re looking for paid summer help for Meadowside Nature Center's Summer Camps and programs.

Please visit MeadowsideNature.org for details.

Volunteers Get great experience and have fun helping out with our 40th Anniversary Celebration!

For details, email Lisa.Droubi@ MontgomeryParks.org

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Teens Ages 14–17

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required unless otherwise noted.

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We'll travel to the Potomac River and walk along the C & O Canal towpath enjoying the spectacular native wildflower display. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring a bag lunch and water.

Transportation included.

186402 18 & up 1 Class $25

4/10 Tu

10:00am-2:00pm

Champion Trees of Montgomery County Parks

Join Joe Howard of the Montgomery County Forestry Board and Montgomery Parks Forest Ecologist Carole Bergmann for a tour of champion trees growing in and near the Rock Creek watershed, including Maryland's Millennium Tree and the amazing TripleTrunked Tulip tree. Fee includes transportation. Wear appropriate walking shoes since we'll hike along natural surface trails to see the trees.

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Spend an evening with researchers and conservationists for an intriguing lecture series focused on local nature and conservation topics. Check-in and refreshments at 6:30 pm; one-hour lecture begins at 7 pm, followed by Q & A.

A Stinker at the Window: The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Originally thought to be only a nuisance pest, the brown marmorated stink bug has become one of the most serious pests of agriculture in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn the history of BMSB in North America, its biology and ecology, and what you can do to manage this exotic invader in and around your home. We are thrilled to have renowned University of MD entomology professor, Dr. Mike Raupp, also known as The Bug Guy, as our speaker this month.

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Voices of the Next Generation

Join us for an illuminating evening of presentations from the next generation of environmental stewards. Each year, seniors from Poolesville High School's Global Ecology Program identify environmental issues, then design and implement projects to address these problems. Senior projects are diverse—from research and documentaries to the arts—and we're very excited to welcome some of the students to share their discoveries with us.

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These trips are lead by experienced Park Naturalists and Horticulturists who will share special insights into the natural history, culture, flora and fauna of your journey.

Brookside Gardens Philadelphia Flower Show

Black Hill Visitor Center

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Plants of the Piedmont The Appalachian Piedmont region, sandwiched between the Appalachian Mountains to the west and the Coastal Plain to the east, is home to a tremendous variety of our best native plants. Mt. Cuba Center, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, is a rich and vibrant landscape that features these extraordinary plants exclusively. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens at peak bloom time, followed by a visit to North Creek Nurseries, one of the region’s best growers of native plants. Registration fee includes transportation, admission, tours and a boxed lunch.

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$95

4/25

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Meadowside Nature Center Wildflowers Along the C&O Canal

We'll travel to the Potomac River and walk along the C & O Canal towpath, enjoying the spectacular native wildflower display. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring a bag lunch and water.

Meadowside Nature Center 186402 18 & up 1 Class $25

4/10

Tu 10:00am- 2:00pm

Champion Trees of Montgomery Co. Parks

Join Joe Howard of the Montgomery County Forestry Board and Montgomery Parks Forest Ecologist Carole Bergmann for a tour of champion trees growing in and near the Rock Creek watershed including Maryland's Millennium Tree and the amazing Triple-Trunked Tulip tree. Fee includes transportation. We'll hike along natural surface trails to see the trees, so wear your walking shoes.

Meadowside Nature Center 186404 18 & up 1 Class $25

4/25

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Blackwater Wildlife Refuge's Eagle Festival

Spend the day with us at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge's 11th Annual Eagle Festival on the Eastern Shore! The event offers live raptor programs and demonstrations, an eagle prowl, photography workshop and more. Please dress for the outdoors (it's a rain or shine event). Bring a bag lunch and money for a quick dinner on the way home. Round-trip van transportation provided. FOBH $40 Black Hill Visitor Center 188201 18 & up 1 Class $45

3/10

Sa

6:30am- 7:00pm

Boyds Area Van Trip

Enjoy the first full day of spring by exploring the Boyds area surrounding Black Hill Regional Park. We'll travel by van to more than a dozen local sites, including the Boyds Negro School, and learn their history. We'll do some light hiking, so please wear your walking shoes and bring water and a bagged lunch. FOBH $18 Black Hill Visitor Center 186700 18 & up 1 Class $20

3/21

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10:00am- 2:00pm

Trips & Excursions

A perennial favorite, the Philadelphia International Flower Show is always a crowd-pleaser. This March, “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha” promises to deliver a tropical experience.

From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets, the 2012 Flower Show is an immersion in the dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. Be carried away to a floral hula fest, romantic beach wedding, tropical ranch house, surfers' retreat, and a rocky garden of the gods. In addition to the world-class garden displays, attend a free lecture or shop the Marketplace. Fee includes coach transportation and entrance fee. Your lunch and/or dinner may be purchased at the show.

Spring Photography Van Trip

It's time for our annual spring photography trip to Sugarloaf Mountain! Naturalist Lynette Lenz will lead the way to view mountain laurels and spring wildflowers. Bring a picnic lunch and money for ice cream. FOBH $18 Black Hill Visitor Center 188204 18 & up 1 Class $20

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10:00am- 2:00pm

Potomac River Heritage Kayak Trip

The "Nation's River" is an amazing waterway that maintains a near-wilderness quality as it flows between Maryland and Virginia to Georgetown and beyond. Each of our kayaking trips focuses on a section of the Potomac or a tributary, giving us the time and luxury of taking a closer look at its natural and cultural history. The exact location of this trip will depend on weather and river conditions on that day. We'll paddle for 3-4 hours on moving water, so you should be proficient at basic strokes and comfortable paddling flat water for a few hours at a time. This is not an instructional course, so if you've never paddled, try our Beginning Kayaking course first (see page 111). We will, however, do a quick review of moving water safety tips and maneuvers. Fee covers kayaks, paddles, PFDs, a dry bag, and round-trip transportation from Black Hill Regional Park to the river location. FOBH $60.

Black Hill Visitor Center 185304 18 & up 1 Class $65

5/12

Sa

8:00am- 5:00pm

9:30am-12:30pm

If you see a trip you like, don’t delay—register at www.ParkPASS.org today!

Some great trips have been cancelled because we didn't hear from enough folks in time.

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Party in the Parks!

Host your next event at a Montgomery Parks Event Center.

Get away

from it all. Our venues are just off the beaten path, but their beautiful park settings make you feel like you’re out in the country.

Get funky

Parks Event Centers aren’t for everyone... but one may be perfect for you.

They’re beautiful, but not in a stuffy or stiff way. Think funky elegance, or comfy chic.

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Money’s tight. Our venues are affordable. Let us put together a package that will work for your personal or business budget.

Brookside Gardens | Wheaton, MD Rockwood Manor | Potomac, MD Woodlawn Manor | Sandy Spring, MD Agricultural History Farm Park | Derwood, MD Seneca Lodge | Boyds, MD

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Get floor plans ∙ photos ∙ rates ∙ more information at www.ParkEventCenters.com 301-299-5026/301-962-1404 (Brookside Gardens) EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

Montgomery Parks Get on the Bus and See All Five Montgomery Parks Event Centers in a Day!

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We're Engaged! Now What?

Congratulations! You're engaged. Get a jump on your wedding plans and join us at Rockwood Manor the first Wednesday of the month for a helpful overview of the process. We'll share the scoop on the hottest trends in weddings today, as well as wedding planning tips, timelines and contingency plans. Learn how to make the most of your venue, choose the right wedding vendors, stretch your wedding dollar, and more! All workshops are FREE to clients with a confirmed contract for an upcoming wedding at one of our Event Centers—just call us at 301-299-5026 to register. Others are welcome, too—register and pay online at ParkPASS.org.

Wedding Workshops

Sunday, April 1, 10am-6pm* Brides-to-be, here's your chance to visit five uniquely wonderful Montgomery Parks Event Centers—and leave the driving to us! Board the bus at either Brookside Gardens in Wheaton or Seneca Lodge in Boyds, MD, and we'll take you on a magical guided tour of: Rockwood Manor, a charming 1920s estate with overnight accommodations for 100 guests, nestled in the woods of Potomac Seneca Lodge, a handsome log cabin with stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling and panoramic views Woodlawn Manor, an elegant Georgian-style house, tent and stone barn perched on top of rolling pastures in Sandy Spring Brookside Gardens, with its breathtaking gardens and versatile indoor/outdoor settings Agricultural History Farm Park, a turn-ofthe-century farm and barn on 410 acres of meadowland in Derwood.

Meet Montgomery Parks representatives and wedding vendors at each stop, sample food and get info on venues, music, photography, and other wedding services. Register today at ParkPASS.org!

Leave from Brookside Gardens ParkPASS #191349 $15 Leave from Seneca Lodge ParkPASS #191350 $15

*Open House Hours April 1 Drive yourself and drop in on April 1 (no fee)

Brookside Gardens & Seneca Lodge: 10am-2pm Woodlawn Manor: 11am-3pm Ag History Farm Park: 2pm-5pm Rockwood Manor: 2pm-6pm

Ag History Farm Park

Brookside Gardens

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3/7 4/4

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D.I.Y. Wedding Specialty Workshops Meet at Rockwood Manor in Potomac the third Wednesday of each month to learn more about specific wedding planning topics.

Designing an Unforgettable Wedding We'll take a virtual stroll through the many flower options, share some good questions to ask potential videographers and photographers, talk about different kinds of ceremonies (nondenominational, religious, blended) and trends in décor, and discuss entertainment options (DJs, live bands, dancers, etc.).

Rockwood Manor 174308 18 & up 1 Class $10

2/15

W

6:30pm- 8:30pm

Here Come the Guests!

You want your wedding party and guests to be comfortable and have as much fun as you do! So tonight's workshop will cover overnight accommodations (Rockwood Manor has them on site), the rehearsal dinner, seating arrangements for the ceremony and reception, wedding weekends, and creative ideas for showing your appreciation to family and friends.

Rockwood Manor 174309 18 & up 1 Class $10

3/21

W

6:30pm- 8:30pm

Plan A...and Plan B

A good plan and a contingency plan are both needed for a picture-perfect wedding day. We'll talk about how to be ready for inclement weather, find a seat at the reception for guests who don't RSVP, deal with vendors who are late or don't show at all, and other potential wedding day disasters. We'll also talk about how to know when to let things go, and how to enjoy your big day even if everything doesn't go exactly as planned.

Rockwood Manor 174310 18 & up 1 Class $10

Rockwood Manor

4/18

W

6:30pm- 8:30pm

Seneca Lodge

Woodlawn Manor

18045 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841 | 301-670-4670 www.SGDrivingRange.com | Open for the season March 1

Golf • Driving Range

Let's Golf! Clinics

Want to learn or brush up on your golf skills, but can't commit to a full camp or program? Come to one of our clinics! Every weekend we'll teach you a different golf skill. The schedule varies, but we'll definitely cover chipping, putting, pitching, full swing, and more.

You'll get personalized instruction, use all the golf balls you need, and can borrow a club if you need one. Saturday Clinics are open to all junior golfers; by popular demand, Sundays are for girls only. Save $5 when you register online! (Same-day registration $35) • Beginner/Intermediate

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Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp

This 5-day camp is just the ticket for kids 8-13 years who have expressed interest in and/or shown talent for golf. They'll learn the basics of golf with a pro instructor 9am-Noon the first four days at the driving range. On Friday, we'll head to a nearby golf course to play a 9-hole tournament. $175 fee includes video swing analysis and personal DVD, balls, tees, and divot repair tool.

Camps run June 18-22, July 2-6 (4-day camp, $160) and August 20-24.

Golf & So Much More!

See p. 153 for full descriptio ns and details

For kids who want to try golf but don’t want to spend all day at it, this great combo camp will keep them active and interested all day long. They’ll spend the morning learning golf with a pro, then let loose in the afternoon with group activities like tennis, basketball, archery, and mini-golf. Camp runs June 25-29, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10 and August 13-17. Fee is $325 for 5 days, 9am-4pm each day.

Beginning Golf for Adults

This adult beginners class will give you a great overall introduction to the game of golf. You'll work on golf fundamentals, including full swings, chipping, pitching, putting, strategy and etiquette.

Get a free video analysis of your swing throughout the course (very helpful!), and lots of personal attention, too. Classes are taught by a team of professional golf instructors.

184800 18 & up 5 Classes $180 4/28 Sa 11:30am-12:45pm

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Updated clubhouse Complete with restroom!

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Not New in 2012 Prices!

Get this year’s range balls and discount cards at last year’s prices.

Range Balls Regular (52 balls) $7 Large (104 balls) $11 Jumbo (169 balls) $16 Range Ball Discount Cards Convenience Card $20 minimum (qualifies card holder for Early Bird and Lunch Specials) Tee Card $50 (5 large buckets; save 10%) Par Card $110 (11 large buckets; save 10%) Birdie Card $250 (29 large buckets; save 25%) Eagle Card $500 (64 large buckets; save 40%)

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Early Bird Special Half-price buckets of balls Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-9am Lunch Special Half-price buckets of balls Monday-Friday, 11am-1pm

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Driving Range OpeninG thurSday March 1 See ad on page 129. www.SGDrivingRange.com

Little Bennett Campground OpeninG March 2 for weekend camping Full-service camping starts april 1 See ad on page 106 www.LittleBennettCampground.com

Olney Manor Skate Park OpeninG Friday, March 30 don’t miss the Sk8Fest april 21! See page 138. www.OlneyManorSkate.com

Cabin John Train and Wheaton Train & Carousel OpeninG March 31-april 8 for Spring Break Open weekends in april See page 99 for more info.

Lake Needwood Boats OpeninG Saturday, april 28 lake needwood opens with a bang april 28 for the annual run amuck Mud run! the dredging project is complete, and the lake will once again be open for boating, fishing and fun. look for a celebration in June! Boathouse open weekends only until Memorial day; mooring sites go on sale February 27. www.LakeNeedwoodBoats.com

Black Hill Boats OpeninG Saturday, May 5 Boathouse open weekends only until Memorial day; mooring sites go on sale February 25. www.BlackHillBoats.com

South Germantown

Splash Playground & Mini-Golf OpeninG Saturday, May 26 for Memorial day Weekend look for a great new slide and new shade areas! Mark your calendars for the 10th anniversary “Big Splash” on Saturday, June 23. www.SplashandGolf.com

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MontgomeryParks.org Wheaton Ice Arena 11717 Orebaugh Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3000 WheatonIceArena.com

Cabin John Ice Rink 10610 Westlake Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-765-8620 CabinJohnIce.com

8 REGISTRATION DATES 7

8 PLEASE NOTE 7

• For classes starting in April/May 2012: Register April 17/18* thru April 25.

• Beginning April 26, register in person at the rink offering your class (additional $10 service fee applies).

• Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee.

• Online at www.ParkPASS.org • By phone (automated) at 301-670-6858 (have your ParkPASS account information handy).

• In person at the rinks until 9pm daily (no phone registrations can be taken at the rinks).

• Mail registration form and payment to the rinks.

(Checks/money orders only; no cash or credit cards)

Tot

Tot 2

The Tot ice skating curriculum is designed for children ages 3-4 who would like to gain skating experience.

Classes cover falling down and getting up, marching, swizzles, two-foot glide and snow plow stop. Bicycle helmets are strongly recommended for beginners.

Tot 1

Learn the proper way to fall down and stand up, march in place, and march while moving. Proper skate fitting will be covered also. Bicycle helmets are strongly recommended for beginners.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184366 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184365 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184370 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184367 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184368 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184369 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184371 3-4yrs 6 Classes 187774 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184364 3-4yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187705 3-4yrs 6 Classes 187706 3-4yrs 6 Classes 187707 3-4yrs 6 Classes

8 COURSE FEES COVER 7 • Six lessons (15, 30 or 45 minutes, depending on class) • A practice card good for admission to 3, 6 or 9 practice sessions (depending on your class) during public skating sessions. Practice cards are valid during the 6-week lesson period until the start of the next lesson period.

Practice cards are non-transferable and non-refundable, and lost cards cannot be replaced.

• Use of rental skates for lessons and practices.

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2

F 9:45am-10:15am F 1:00pm- 1:30pm Sa 8:30am- 9:00am Sa 11:00am-11:30am Sa 2:30pm- 3:00pm Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm M 3:45pm- 4:15pm Tu 1:30pm- 2:00pm W 1:30pm- 2:00pm

$96 $96 $96

4/28 Sa 10:15am-10:45am 4/29 Su 11:00am-11:30am 5/3 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm

Prerequisite:Tot 1

Learn two-foot jump in place, forward swizzles (moving and standing still), two-foot glide, and backwards wiggling. Bicycle helmets recommended.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184372 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184373 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184378 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184374 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184375 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184379 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184376 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184377 3-4yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187708 3-4yrs 6 Classes 187709 3-4yrs 6 Classes

Tot 3

Ice Skating

8 FOUR WAYS TO REGISTER 7

• There are no make-ups or refunds for missed lessons.

• Please read course descriptions carefully, and select courses that match students’ ability and experience.

• Both rinks will be closed April 8 and May 26-28.

• No classes at either rink March 31-April 9 and May 25-28.

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/1

F 1:30pm- 2:00pm Sa 8:30am- 9:00am Sa 11:45am-12:15pm Su 11:30am-12:00pm Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm M 1:00pm- 1:30pm M 4:15pm- 4:45pm Tu 10:00am-10:30am

$96 $96

4/28 Sa 10:15am-10:45am 4/29 Su 11:00am-11:30am

Prerequisite: Tot 2

Learn backward swizzles, one-foot glides, push and glide stroking, and stopping.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184384 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184381 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184382 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184383 3-4yrs 6 Classes 184380 3-4yrs 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/28 4/28 4/29 5/1 5/2

Sa 9:00am- 9:30am Sa 12:45pm- 1:15pm Su 2:15pm- 2:45pm Tu 10:30am-11:00am W 1:00pm- 1:30pm

*Registration opens April 17 for Montgomery County residents, and April 18 for everyone.

On Your first day of Class...

• Wear one pair of thin socks • Wear a hat and gloves for safety • Arrive at the rink 30 minutes early (and 15-20 minutes early for subsequent classes).

• Helmets are highly recommended for beginning skaters.

• Pick up your practice card at the front desk.

• Pick up your skates at the skate exchange. Ask for one size smaller than your sneaker size. You'll have better balance and protection against injuries!

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Parent & Tot Ice Skating

Skating is lots of fun, and great exercise for you and your child! This class teaches toddlers (ages 3-5) beginning skating skills, with Mom or Dad right there to help them feel safe. We’ll teach your child how to fall down and get up, march, and march while moving on the ice.

You’ll need basic skating skills to participate with your child on ice. Bicycle helmets recommended. Fee covers one child and one parent; register the child only.

Ice Skating

Cabin John Ice Rink 184358 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184356 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184359 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184357 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184360 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184361 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184362 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184363 3-5yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187703 3-5yrs 6 Classes 187704 3-5yrs 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 5/1

F Sa Sa Sa Sa Su Su Tu

9:45am-10:15am 9:00am- 9:30am 10:00am-10:30am 11:45am-12:15pm 2:00pm- 2:30pm 11:30am-12:00pm 2:45pm- 3:15pm 1:00pm- 1:30pm

$96 4/28 Sa 11:15am-11:45am $96 4/29 Su 11:30am-12:00pm

Pre-Alpha (Level 1) Pre-Alpha classes are designed for beginners, or people with minimal ice skating experience, age 4 and up.

Learn how to properly tie and fit skates, fall down and get up, march and glide on two feet, swizzle forward and in place, hop, and wiggle backward.

Pre-Alpha, Preschool (Level 1)

St. Patrick's Day Skate Get your green on (or wear something Irish) and skate for just $6.50 (covers admission and skates).

WHEATON ICE FRIDAY, MARCH 16

4:15-6PM

CABIN JOHN SATURDAY, MARCH 17

4-6PM

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Cabin John Ice Rink 184404 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184405 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184406 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184407 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184388 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184389 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184390 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184391 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184392 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184393 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184394 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184395 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184396 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184397 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184399 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184400 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184401 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184408 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184402 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184403 4-6yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187715 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187716 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187717 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187719 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187720 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187721 4-6yrs 6 Classes

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4/27 4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/3

F 1:00pm- 1:30pm F 4:00pm- 4:30pm F 5:00pm- 5:30pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 1:15pm- 1:45pm Sa 3:00pm- 3:30pm Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm Su 2:45pm- 3:15pm Su 3:45pm- 4:15pm M 1:30pm- 2:00pm M 3:45pm- 4:15pm M 4:45pm- 5:15pm Tu 10:00am-10:30am Tu 4:00pm- 4:30pm Tu 5:00pm- 5:30pm W 1:30pm- 2:00pm W 3:45pm- 4:15pm W 5:15pm- 5:45pm Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm Th 5:30pm- 6:00pm

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 5/3

F 4:30pm- 5:00pm Sa 10:15am-10:45am Sa 11:45am-12:15pm Su 11:30am-12:00pm Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm

Pre-Alpha, Youth (Level 1) Cabin John Ice Rink 184413 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184414 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184415 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184416 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184417 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184418 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184425 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184419 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184420 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184409 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184411 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184410 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184422 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184421 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184423 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184412 6-12yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187725 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187726 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187727 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187728 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187729 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187749 6-12yrs 6 Classes

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4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/3 5/3

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm F 5:00pm- 5:30pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 12:45pm- 1:15pm Sa 3:00pm- 3:30pm Su 12:00pm-12:30pm Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm Su 3:45pm- 4:15pm M 4:15pm- 4:45pm M 5:15pm- 5:45pm Tu 4:00pm- 4:30pm Tu 5:00pm- 5:30pm W 4:15pm- 4:45pm W 5:45pm- 6:15pm Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 5/3

F 4:30pm- 5:00pm Sa 10:15am-10:45am Sa 11:45am-12:15pm Su 11:30am-12:00pm Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm

Pre-Alpha, Teen/Adult (Level 1) Cabin John Ice Rink 184426 12 & up 6 Classes 184427 12 & up 6 Classes 184428 12 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187751 12 & up 6 Classes

$96 4/28 Sa 8:30am- 9:00am $96 4/30 M 12:30pm- 1:00pm $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm $96 4/28 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm

Pre-Alpha PLUS (Level 2) Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha (Level 1)

Learn one-foot glides, forward swizzles with a two-foot glide, backward swizzles, two-foot turns, alternating one-foot pumping, and snowplow stops.

Pre-Alpha PLUS, Preschool (Level 2) Cabin John Ice Rink 184443 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184429 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184430 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184431 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184432 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184433 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184434 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184435 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184436 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184437 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184438 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184439 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184440 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184441 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184442 4-6yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187752 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187753 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187754 4-6yrs 6 Classes 187755 4-6yrs 6 Classes

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4/27 4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/3

F F Sa Sa Sa Su Su Su M M Tu Tu W W Th

4:00pm- 4:30pm 5:00pm- 5:30pm 9:30am-10:00am 11:45am-12:15pm 2:00pm- 2:30pm 11:30am-12:00pm 2:15pm- 2:45pm 4:15pm- 4:45pm 1:00pm- 1:30pm 3:45pm- 4:15pm 10:30am-11:00am 4:00pm- 4:30pm 1:00pm- 1:30pm 3:45pm- 4:15pm 4:30pm- 5:00pm

$96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/29 5/3

F 5:00pm- 5:30pm Sa 11:15am-11:45am Su 12:15pm-12:45pm Th 5:30pm- 6:00pm

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MontgomeryParks.org Pre-Alpha PLUS, Youth (Level 2) $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/2 5/3

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm Sa 9:00am- 9:30am Sa 11:00am-11:30am Sa 1:15pm- 1:45pm Sa 3:00pm- 3:30pm Su 12:00pm-12:30pm Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm Su 3:15pm- 3:45pm M 5:45pm- 6:15pm Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm W 4:45pm- 5:15pm W 5:45pm- 6:15pm Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm

$96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/29 5/3

F 5:00pm- 5:30pm Sa 11:15am-11:45am Su 12:15pm-12:45pm Th 5:30pm- 6:00pm

Pre-Alpha PLUS, Teen/Adult (Level 2) Cabin John Ice Rink 184459 12 & up 6 Classes 184460 12 & up 6 Classes 184461 12 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187760 12 & up 6 Classes

Alpha, All Ages (Level 3) Wheaton Ice Arena 187761 4 & up 6 Classes 187762 4 & up 6 Classes 187763 4 & up 6 Classes 187764 4 & up 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96

Beta, Preschool (Level 4)

$96 4/28 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm

Beta, Youth (Level 4)

Learn forward stroking, forward one-foot pumping and edges on the circle, forward crossovers, backward swizzles to two-foot and one-foot glides, and an optional two-foot spin.

Alpha, Preschool (Level 3) Cabin John Ice Rink 184465 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 4/27 184466 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 4/28 184467 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 4/28 184462 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 4/29 184468 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 4/29 184463 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 5/2 184464 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 5/3

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 12:15pm-12:45pm Su 3:15pm- 3:45pm Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm W 4:45pm- 5:15pm Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm

Alpha, Youth (Level 3) $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 12:15pm-12:45pm Sa 2:30pm- 3:00pm Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm Su 3:15pm- 3:45pm M 4:45pm- 5:15pm Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm W 4:45pm- 5:15pm Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm

F 5:30pm- 6:00pm Sa 10:45am-11:15am Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm

Learn backward stroking, backward one-foot glides, back pumping on the circle, backward crossovers, moving forward to backward two-foot turn, and hockey stops. Review forward crossovers, and begin consecutive forward outside edges on a line.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184484 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184485 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184486 4-6yrs 6 Classes 184483 4-6yrs 6 Classes

Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha Plus (Level 2)

4/27 4/28 4/29 5/3

Beta (Level 4) Prerequisite: Alpha (Level 3)

$96 4/28 Sa 8:30am- 9:00am $96 4/30 M 12:30pm- 1:00pm $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm

Alpha (Level 3)

Cabin John Ice Rink 184476 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184477 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184478 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184479 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184469 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184471 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184473 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184472 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184474 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184475 6-12yrs 6 Classes

Alpha, Teen/Adult (Level 3) Cabin John Ice Rink 184480 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/28 Sa 9:00am- 9:30am 184481 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/30 M 12:00pm-12:30pm 184482 12 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:45pm- 8:15pm

Ice Skating

Cabin John Ice Rink 184448 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184449 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184450 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184458 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184451 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184452 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184453 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184456 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184454 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184446 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184445 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184457 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184455 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184447 6-12yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187756 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187757 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187758 6-12yrs 6 Classes 187759 6-12yrs 6 Classes

Cabin John Ice Rink 184491 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184492 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184493 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184494 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184495 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184496 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184487 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184488 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184489 6-12yrs 6 Classes 184490 6-12yrs 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96

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4/27 4/28 4/29 4/30

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm Sa 9:00am- 9:30am Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm M 5:15pm- 5:45pm

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3

F 4:00pm- 4:30pm Sa 9:00am- 9:30am Sa 12:15pm-12:45pm Sa 2:00pm- 2:30pm Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm Su 2:45pm- 3:15pm M 5:15pm- 5:45pm Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm W 4:15pm- 4:45pm Th 5:30pm- 6:00pm

Beta, Teen/Adult (Level 4) Cabin John Ice Rink 184497 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/28 Sa 9:00am- 9:30am 184498 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/30 M 12:00pm-12:30pm 184499 12 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:45pm- 8:15pm

Beta, All Ages (Level 4) Wheaton Ice Arena 187766 4 & up 6 Classes $96 4/28 Sa 10:45am-11:15am 187767 4 & up 6 Classes $96 4/29 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm 187768 4 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm

Monday, April 2 thru Friday, April 6 Just $6.50 for admission & skates!

Spring Break "Cheep" Skates

at wheaton ice arena

Missed 25 at online registration deadline? Register inand person at the ($10 service fee applies).

Browse the the April eGuide www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, register for rink Parks classes at www.ParkPASS.org

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Gamma (Level 5) Prerequisite: Beta (Level 4) Freestyle

Complete forward outside edges on the line, forward outside 3-turns, backward outside and inside edges on the circle, and backward stopping. Skills for figure skaters: two-foot to one-foot spin, side toe-hop, and forward inside pivots.

Gamma Teen/Adult (Level 5) Cabin John Ice

184510 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/30 M 11:30am-12:00pm 184509 12 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 8:15pm- 8:45pm

Gamma, All Ages (Level 5)

Ice Skating

Cabin John Ice Rink 184503 4 & up 6 Classes 184500 4 & up 6 Classes 184504 4 & up 6 Classes 184505 4 & up 6 Classes 184506 4 & up 6 Classes 184507 4 & up 6 Classes 184508 4 & up 6 Classes 184501 4 & up 6 Classes 184502 4 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187769 4 & up 6 Classes 187770 4 & up 6 Classes 187771 4 & up 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3

F 4:30pm- 5:00pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 12:45pm- 1:15pm Sa 2:30pm- 3:00pm Su 12:00pm-12:30pm Su 3:45pm- 4:15pm M 5:45pm- 6:15pm W 5:15pm- 5:45pm Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm

$96 4/28 Sa 10:45am-11:15am $96 4/29 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm $96 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm

Delta (Level 6) Prerequisite: Gamma (Level 5) Learn backward to forward two-foot turns, forward inside three-turns, forward inside edges on the line, T-stops, lunges, and review of forward and backward crossovers. Skills for figure skaters: bunny-hops, spiral, shoot the duck or lunge, and ballet jump.

Delta Teen/Adult (Level 6)

Cabin John Ice Rink 184519 12 & up 6 Classes $96 4/30 M 11:30am-12:00pm 184518 12 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 8:15pm- 8:45pm

Delta, All Ages (Level 6) Cabin John Ice Rink 184513 4 & up 6 Classes 184514 4 & up 6 Classes 184515 4 & up 6 Classes 184516 4 & up 6 Classes 184517 4 & up 6 Classes 184511 4 & up 6 Classes 184512 4 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187772 4 & up 6 Classes 187773 4 & up 6 Classes 187775 4 & up 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/3

F 4:30pm- 5:00pm Sa 9:30am-10:00am Sa 1:15pm- 1:45pm Su 2:15pm- 2:45pm M 5:45pm- 6:15pm W 5:15pm- 5:45pm Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm

$96 4/28 Sa 10:45am-11:15am $96 4/29 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm $96 5/3 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm

Therapeutic Skating at Cabin John Ice Rink

NEW!

Therapeutic Skating provides a positive learning atmosphere that will promote both recreation and physical development.

Adaptive teaching approaches will help skaters with disabilities improve their skating and learn new skills as well.

188899 4-8yrs 6 Classes $96 188999 9-14yrs 6 Classes $96 189000 15 & up 6 Classes $96

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4/28 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 4/28 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 4/28 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am

Introduction to Freestyle Prerequisite: Delta (Level 6)

This course bridges the gap between basic group lesson skills and Freestyle skating, covering: advanced forward stroking, backward outside edges on the line, mohawks, one-foot spins with crossed-leg position, moving forward outside and inside three-turns, mazurka, landing positions, waltz jumps, and freestyle etiquette.

Emphasis on edges, and flow between elements.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184521 5 & up 6 Classes 184520 5 & up 6 Classes 184522 5 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 188799 5 & up 6 Classes 188800 5 & up 6 Classes

Freestyle 1

$144 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:45am $144 4/28 Sa 3:30pm- 4:15pm $144 4/30 M 6:30pm- 7:15pm $96 $96

4/29 Su 5/3 Th

1:15pm- 1:45pm 6:15pm- 6:45pm

Prerequisite: Intro to Freestyle

We'll cover a 10-step mohawk sequence, forward and backward crossover patterns in a figure 8, backward inside edges on a line, intro to a backward outside three-turn, advanced forward one-foot (scratch) spin, half-flip, and waltz jump from backward crossovers.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184523 5 & up 6 Classes 184524 5 & up 6 Classes 184525 5 & up 6 Classes 184526 5 & up 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 188849 5 & up 6 Classes

Freestyle 2

$144 $144 $144 $144

4/28 4/28 4/30 5/2

Sa 10:15am-11:00am Sa 11:00am-11:45am M 7:15pm- 8:00pm W 6:30pm- 7:15pm

$96

5/3 Th

6:15pm- 6:45pm

Prerequisite: Freestyle 1

Learn forward spirals from outside and inside edges, waltz-jump combination sequence, toe-loop, halflutz, beginning back spin, and backward outside three-turn. Ice dancing skills will also be covered.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184528 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:45am 184529 5 & up 6 Classes $144 5/2 W 7:15pm- 8:00pm Wheaton Ice Arena 188850 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm

Freestyle 3 Prerequisite: Freestyle 2

Learn the waltz eight, backward inside three-turns, a salchow, a new waltz jump combination sequence, forward swing rolls, and master the back spin.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184530 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am 184531 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/30 M 8:00pm- 8:45pm Wheaton Ice Arena 188851 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm

Freestyle 4

Prerequisite: Freestyle 3

Learn forward power three-turns, backward progressive chasse sequence, loop jump, sit spin, and backward spirals (both feet, both edges).

Cabin John Ice Rink 184532 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am 184533 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/30 M 8:45pm- 9:30pm Wheaton Ice Arena 188852 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm

See page 153 for all the great ICE SKATING SUMMER CAMPS at Cabin John and Wheaton Ice rinks!

MontgomeryParks.org Prerequisite: Freestyle 4

Learn the backward mohawk sequence, a spiral sequence, waltz, loop jump combination, flip jump, camel spin, and forward to backward spin.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184534 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:45am 184535 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/30 M 8:45pm- 9:30pm Wheaton Ice Arena 188853 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm

Freestyle 6

Prerequisite: Freestyle 5

Learn alternating back crossovers to back outside extension, five-step mohawk sequence, loop-loop-jump combo, lutz, axel walk-through and preparation, split jump/stag jump/falling leaf, and camel-sit spin combo.

Freestyle 7

Prerequisite: Freestyle 6

Learn advanced jumps and combination spins; practice moves and edges to increase fluidity and grace.

Cabin John Ice Rink 187718 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:45am

Off-Ice Conditioning

pe c i a l t yO f fe r i n Moves/Edges

Moves/Edges, Beginner

Prerequisite: Passed Gamma Cabin John Ice Rink 184544 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am 184543 8 & up 6 Classes $144 5/3 Th 10:00am-10:45am Wheaton Ice Arena 188855 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm

Moves/Edges, Advanced

Prerequisite: Passed Intro to Freestyle Cabin John Ice Rink 184545 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am 184546 5 & up 6 Classes $144 5/3 Th 9:15am-10:00am Wheaton Ice Arena 188856 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm

Moves/Edges, Advanced Adult

Prerequisite: Passed Intro to Freestyle Wheaton Ice Arena 188857 18 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm

Improve your overall health and well-being and enhance your performance on the ice with these two new six-week programs. Develop agility, flexibility, strength, endurance, balance and grace! Allow our professional instructors to lead you through the process in a fun and encouraging group atmosphere.

For skaters of all levels.

Just Axels

Ballet for Skating

Prerequisite: Passed Delta

These classical ballet classes (designed by a skater) will build skills you can take onto the ice, and help you develop confidence and your own personal style.

Cabin John Ice Rink 189003 6 & up 6 Classes 189004 6 & up 6 Classes 189009 6 & up 6 Classes 189001 6 & up 6 Classes 189002 6 & up 6 Classes

$84 $84 $84 $84 $84

4/27 4/29 4/29 5/3 5/3

F Su Su Th Th

4:45pm- 5:30pm 3:45pm- 4:30pm 4:30pm- 5:15pm 5:00pm- 5:45pm 4:15pm- 5:00pm

Please wear skating clothes or a leotard and tights, and ballet slippers or jazz shoes; bring something to tie your hair back.

Balance, Core & Stability

Strength matters in skating! Our instructors will demonstrate and lead you through single joint, multijoint, and power exercises. You'll strengthen your core muscles, which will improve your balance and overall performance on the ice.

Cabin John Ice Rink 189006 8 & up 6 Classes $84 4/28 Sa 9:15am-10:00am 189007 8 & up 6 Classes $84 4/28 Sa 10:00am-10:45am 189008 8 & up 6 Classes $84 4/30 M 6:30pm- 7:15pm

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In this series of classes, skaters will work on power, edge quality, extension of line, quick, precise skating movements, and USFS moves in the field patterns.

Ice Skating

Cabin John Ice Rink 184536 5 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:45am Wheaton Ice Arena 188854 5 & up 6 Classes $96 5/3 Th 7:15pm- 7:45pm

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Freestyle 5

Prerequisite: Freestyle 5 or instructor’s permission

The primary focus of this course is the walk-through, preparation, and execution of the axel jump.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184537 4 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am

Scratch Spins and Spirals This course is designed especially for freestyle skaters to help them master the scratch spin, and enhance their lines on the ice. We recommend taking it along with your current Freestyle class.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184683 4 & up 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 10:15am-11:00am

Spring Bunny Hop

Power Stroking

Prerequisite: Introduction to Freestyle

Take your skating to the next level! This is a great workout for Freestyle skaters—you'll build stamina and strength. Coaches will provide exercise variations so you can tailor workouts to your level and ability.

Wheaton Ice Arena 188858 5 & up 6 Classes $48

4/29 Su 1:45pm- 2:00pm

Spring surprises and fun for all!

Just $6.50 gets you in skates and on the ice.

CABIN JOHN

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 NOON-2PM

WHEATON ICE

Recommended for Freestyle skaters. Please wear skating or workout clothes and tennis shoes; bring something to tie your hair back and keep it off your face and neck.

See page 162 for info on SPRING BREAK "Week in the Park" at Wheaton Ice, and Spring PARK PLAY DAYS at both rinks!

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 4-6PM

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Parent & Tot Hockey

Prerequisite: Passed Tot 1 or 2

Mitey Mites Hockey 2 Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha Plus in hockey skates, or Mighty Mites 1

kids new to hockey skates), knee and elbow pads, and any type of gloves. Rental hockey skates are available; sticks provided.

Equipment required: Caged helmet, flat stick cut to skater's height; shin guards; elbow pads; hockey gloves; hockey skates (rentals available). Recommended: Cup

What’s more fun than learning to pass the puck to Mom or Dad? Parents and their tots will learn basic skating, and stick handling skills will be covered, too.

Register only the child; fee covers one child, one parent. Equipment required: Bike or caged hockey helmet (best for

Cabin John Ice Rink 184550 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184551 3-5yrs 6 Classes 184552 3-5yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187702 3-5yrs 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96

4/28 Sa 9:30am-10:00am 4/28 Sa 10:30am-11:00am 4/29 Su 4:15pm- 4:45pm

$96

4/28 Sa 10:15am-10:45am

Ice Hockey

Pre-Alpha for Hockey

Learn to skate in hockey skates! In this beginning ice skating class designed specifically for people who want to play hockey, you'll learn how to properly tie and fit skates, fall down and get up, march, glide on two feet, swizzle forward and wiggle backward—all in hockey skates. The cost of rental hockey skates included in course fee, or you may bring your own.

Equipment required: Hockey skates (rentals provided).

Recommended: Helmet

Cabin John Ice Rink 188399 4-6yrs 6 Classes 188352 4-6yrs 6 Classes 188353 6-12yrs 6 Classes Wheaton Ice Arena 187710 4 & up 6 Classes 187711 4 & up 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96

4/28 Sa 10:00am-10:30am 4/30 M 4:15pm- 4:45pm 4/28 Sa 11:00am-11:30am

$96 $96

4/28 Sa 10:45am-11:15am 4/29 Su 12:15pm-12:45pm

Mitey Mites Hockey 1

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha or Tot 3 in hockey skates

Learn how to hold a stick correctly, stand in place and hop, forward skate using both feet with a glide, snowplow stop, beginning pushing off inside edge, forward swizzles, back wiggles, one-foot glide and falling down/standing up quickly.

Equipment required: Caged helmet, flat stick cut to skater's height; knee pads (or shin guards) and elbow pads (rollerblading pads ok); any kind of gloves; hockey skates (rentals available).

Cabin John Ice Rink 184553 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184554 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184555 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184556 4-8yrs 6 Classes

$96 $96 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 4/28 5/1

F 4:30pm- 5:00pm Sa 10:30am-11:00am Sa 9:00am- 9:30am Tu 5:00pm- 5:30pm

Learn one-foot strides, one-foot snowplow stops, forward crossover walks, one-foot glides, forward swizzles with glide in-between, back swizzles, and an intro to forward C-cuts.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184557 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184561 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184562 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184560 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184558 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184559 4-8yrs 6 Classes

$144 $144 $144 $144 $96 $96

4/27 4/28 5/1 5/3 4/28 4/28

F 5:30pm- 6:15pm Sa 8:30am- 9:15am Tu 5:30pm- 6:15pm Th 6:00pm- 6:45pm Sa 10:00am-10:30am Sa 10:30am-11:00am

Mitey Mites Hockey 3 Prerequisite: MM2

We'll cover back swizzles with a two-foot glide, forward C-cuts, and forward crossovers; and introduce players to forward power turns, hockey stops, backward C-cuts, and backward skating. Equipment required:

Same as MM 2. Recommended: Cup and hockey pants.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184564 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184566 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184563 4-8yrs 6 Classes 184565 4-8yrs 6 Classes

$144 $144 $144 $144

4/27 4/28 5/1 5/3

F Sa Tu Th

Mitey Mites Hockey 4 Prerequisite: MM3

We'll cover forward crossovers in a figure-8 pattern, back C-cuts, back crossovers on a circle, hockey stop, and back V-stop. Equipment required: Caged helmet, flat

stick cut to skater's height (or curved blade if you prefer); shin guards; elbow and shoulder pads; hockey gloves; hockey pants; hockey skates (rentals available). Recommended: Cup

Cabin John Ice Rink 184567 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 4/27 F 184568 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa

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3:45pm- 4:30pm 7:45am- 8:30am

Mitey Mites Hockey 5 Prerequisite: MM4

We’ll cover forward power skating with proper strides, alternating forward crossovers, back crossovers in a figure-8 pattern and on a circle, forward edges, two-foot turns, back inside mohawks, backward crossovers straight down the ice, and power turns on proper edges. Equipment required: Caged helmet,

curved stick cut to skater's height; shin guards; elbow and shoulder pads; hockey gloves; hockey pants; hockey skates (rentals available). Recommended: Cup

Cabin John Ice Rink 184570 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa

on ICE!

5:30pm- 6:15pm 7:45am- 8:30am 5:30pm- 6:15pm 6:00pm- 6:45pm

7:45am- 8:30am

Let us design a custom ice skating class for your homeschoolers! Call the Skating Director at either rink, and they'll work with you to create a custom ice skating class. Skating is wonderful exercise for the children, will improve their balance, strength and coordination, and is fun to boot. contact Samantha.Hickey@MontgomeryParks. org (Wheaton Ice, 301-905-3000) or Mindy.Shiben@ MontgomeryParks.org (Cabin John Ice, 301-765-8620).

MontgomeryParks.org Hockey 1

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha in hockey skates

Learn forward stroking, one-foot stride with recovery, forward two-foot swizzles with a glide, one-foot glides, walking crossovers, snowplow stop, backward swizzles, forward C-cuts and one-foot stride on a circle. Equipment required: Caged helmet; flat stick cut to

skater's height; shin guards; hockey gloves; elbow pads; hockey skates (rentals available). Recommended: Cup

Cabin John Ice Rink 184572 9-13yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 184573 9-13yrs 6 Classes $144 4/29 Su Wheaton Ice Arena 187712 4 & up 6 Classes $96

8:30am- 9:15am 4:15pm- 5:00pm

4/28 Sa 11:15am-11:45am

See box at right for free hockey equpiment rentals at Wheaton!

Ice Hockey Equipment:

Free Rentals

Thanks to the Washington Capitals, Wheaton Ice has a supply of hockey equipment available for use at no cost at Onlyon Ice for their 6-week Hockey 1 or 2 classes. Equipment fits t kids age 4-6 or 6-8, and includes shoulder and elbow Whearena!

A pads, hockey pants and gloves, shin guards, and adjustable helmet. Contact the rink to confirm correct sizing. Return all equipment after each class, and pick it up again before your next class. Register for equipment right after you register for Hockey 1 or 2 at Wheaton Ice Arena only. Supplies are limited, so register early.

• Ice Hockey Equipment Rental: Small

Hockey 2

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha Plus in hockey skates

Equipment required: Same as Hockey 1, plus cup.

Wheaton Ice Arena only 187713 4-6yrs 6 Classes FREE 187723 4-6yrs 6 Classes FREE

4/28 4/29

Sa 11:15am-11:45am Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm

• Ice Hockey Equipment Rental: Large

Wheaton Ice Arena only; fits kids age 6-8 187714 6-8yrs 6 Classes FREE 4/28 187724 6-8yrs 6 Classes FREE 4/29

Sa Su

8:30am- 9:15am 1:15pm- 1:45pm

Hockey 3

Introduction to Goaltending Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 2 or Hockey 2

Prerequisite: Passed Alpha or above in hockey skates

Interested in becoming a goalie? This introductory level course will teach you the basic skills.

Equipment required: Same as Hockey 2, with curved stick (vs. flat stick). Recommended: Hockey pants, shoulder pads.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184579 4 & up 6 Classes $144 5/1 Tu

We'll cover back C-cuts with a glide, back skating, back crossovers on a circle and straight down the ice, hockey stops, back V-stops, power turns, two-foot 3-turns and backward one-foot glides.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184575 9-13yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa Wheaton Ice Arena 187750 4 & up 6 Classes $144 4/29 Su

11:15am-11:45am 1:15pm- 1:45pm

Equipment required: Caged helmet, curved stick cut to skater's height, shin guards, hockey gloves, elbow pads, cup, hockey skates (rentals available). Recommended: Hockey pants, shoulder pads.

7:15pm- 8:00pm

7:45am- 8:30am

Scrimmage 1

1:45pm- 2:30pm

Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha Plus

Learn by doing in this hands-on instructional class! As players practice in a series of scrimmages, they'll learn the key elements and rules of the game, and enhance their skating and hockey skills at the same time.

Full gear required (rental hockey skates available).

Cabin John Ice Rink 188149 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa 188350 9-13yrs 6 Classes $144 5/1 Tu

Hockey: Teen/Adult Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating, including forward and backward crossovers, stops, stick handling and passing.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184576 11 & up 6 Classes $144 5/3 Th

Ice Hockey

Learn forward skating with recovery alternating feet, forward C-cuts on a circle, forward crossovers, onefoot snowplow stops, back swizzles with a two-foot glide, intro to back C-cuts, forward crossovers on a figure eight, and forward edges.

Cabin John Ice Rink 184574 9-13yrs 6 Classes $144 4/28 Sa Wheaton Ice Arena 187722 4 & up 6 Classes $96 4/29 Su

Thanks to the

Recommended for skaters enrolled in Mitey Mites 3, Hockey 2 or higher

Full gear and caged hockey helmet required.

8:30am- 9:15am 6:15pm- 7:00pm

8:45pm- 9:30pm

Power Skating for Hockey

Prerequisite: Alpha (Level 3) OR Passed Mitey Mites 2 or Hockey 2

Build on the fundamentals of hockey and take your skating skills to the next level! We'll emphasize speed, quickness, power, and technique. Full gear required.

Cabin John Ice Rink 15-minute power drills 184577 4 & up 6 Classes $48 5/1 Tu 7:00pm- 7:15pm 184578 4 & up 6 Classes $48 5/3 Th 6:45pm- 7:00pm Wheaton Ice Arena 187765 4 & up 6 Classes $96 4/29 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm

Mother's Day Skate

Bring Mom out to the rink for a spin on the ice on her big day! She'll skate FREE (including skate rental) during this special session with one paid admission.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 CABIN JOHN ICE 12:30-2:30pm

WHEATON ICE 11am-1pm

Save time money—register for Ice Skating and Hockey and classes onlineforatParks www.ParkPASS.org Browse theand eGuide at www.MontgomeryParks.org/Guide, register classes at www.ParkPASS.org

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Skateboarding

16601 Georgia Avenue • Olney, MD 20832 • 301-905-3095 • www.OlneyManorSkate.com

Same rates as last year!

SKATEBOARD CLASSES

SKATE FEES

Skateboarding for Beginners

Entrance Fees Day Pass (1 Visit) ............................... $ 5.00 15-Visit Pass (FSP) ............................. $33.00 30-Visit Pass (FSP) ............................. $60.00 45-Visit Pass (FSP) ............................. $81.00 2012 Season Pass (unlimited visits for one season) ....... $85.00

This class is xtreme fun for the beginning rider.

Learn how to push, ride, tack turn (Tic-Tac), kick turn, rock-'n'-roll, rock-to-fakie, ride fakie, and make a safe approach to ramps. We'll emphasize skate park safety, and work on increasing your confidence and riding within one’s ability.

Class includes both instruction and skateboard games. No prerequisite. Instructor will work with various levels of beginners. Required equipment: Skateboard, skateboard helmet, knee and elbow pads; wrist guards recommended. Bring water.

Classes canceled due to inclement weather will be made up by adding an additional week. Questions? Call 703-994-7617.

Olney Manor Skate Park 188950 9-12yrs 5 Classes $68 4/15 Su 9:00-10:00am 188949 5-8yrs 5 Classes $68 4/15 Su 10:15-11:15am

• The 15-Visit, 30-Visit and 45-Visit "Frequent

Skater" Passes (FSP) may be used by both you and your guests. You have to be there for your guests to use your pass.

• The 15-Visit, 30-Visit and 45-Visit "Frequent

Skater" Passes have no expiration date and are good from season to season until all visits are used.

ç Bonus Stick around after class and

get FREE admission to the Parent & Child session that same day when you sign up for Skateboarding for Beginners class.

See p.

15 S k a te b 4 f o r oa S um m r d er C am p

The first-ever

Olney Manor Sk8Fest is four contests...

• Highest Ollie

Clear the horizontal. Knock the bar down and you're out. Bar starts at 2.5' high

• The Game is Sk8

Tournament-style bracket game

• Skate Park Bowl Jam

You've got 45 seconds to impress the judges in the park's insane bowl. Go.

• Best 1-MINUTE Skate Park Run

Okay, now you have a minute to show the judges what you can do in the whole park.

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Prizes for 1st & 2nd place winners in each contest.

T-shirts and refreshments for all contestants.

Limited to 50 contestants Two age groups: Under 16 and 16 & Up

$20 gets you entered in all 4 contests if you register online for course #193400

at ParkPASS.org by April 16

After April 16, it's $30. So get on it.

We reserve the right to combine age categories in the competition. Contestants must follow all skate park rules, including helmet requirements. No spectators inside the park during the competition. Raindate April 28.

Co-sponsored by American Inline Skating • www.AmericanInline.com

MontgomeryParks.org Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center at Cabin John Regional Park 7801 Democracy Blvd.

Bethesda, MD 20817 301-765-8650 CabinJohnTennis.com

Wheaton Indoor Tennis Wheaton Regional Park 11715 Orebaugh Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3030 WheatonTennis.com

USTA 10 and Under Tennis It’s not remedial and not just for beginners– it’s real tennis, tailored to a child’s size (just like other youth sports like soccer, basketball and baseball have done for years).

Using the QuickStart Tennis play format, the classes use racquets, balls and courts that are sized just right for kids so they learn, rally, play, compete and enjoy the game right from the start. The courts are smaller (but still to scale); the balls are lighter, slower-moving and easier to hit; and racquets are smaller and lighter.

All classes include warm-up and cooldown activities, skill review and practice, and team games that reinforce tennis skills and tactics. For more information, visit www.10andUnderTennis.com, and sign up for a class today at www.ParkPASS.org

• Ages

4-6

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179315 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179316 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179317 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179318 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179312 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179313 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179314 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179323 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 179324 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 179325 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 179319 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179320 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179321 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179322 4-6yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187804 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 187805 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 187806 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 187807 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 187799 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 187800 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 187801 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187802 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187803 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187810 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 187811 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 187812 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 187813 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 187814 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 187815 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 187816 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 187808 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 187809 4-6yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 M

11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 11:00am- Noon 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 11:00am- Noon 11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 1:00- 2:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 1:00- 2:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 4:00- 5:00pm

• Ages 7-10 Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179328 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 181549 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179329 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 179330 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/21 W 179326 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 F 179327 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 182649 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179332 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 179333 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/9 W 179334 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 F 179335 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 182650 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 179331 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 181550 7-10yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187823 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 187824 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 187825 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 187826 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 187827 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 187818 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 187819 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 187817 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187830 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 187831 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 187821 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 187822 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 187820 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 187828 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 187832 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 187829 7-10yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 M

11:00am- Noon 3:00- 4:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 3:00- 4:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 3:00- 4:00pm 11:00am- Noon 3:00- 4:00pm 11:00am- Noon 3:00- 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 11:00am- Noon 3:00- 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm

Indoor Tennis

This ground-breaking new program from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) gives kids age 10 and under the opportunity to learn real tennis...and have real fun doing it!

TENNIS REGISTRATION DATES Registration opens mARCH 3/4* for INDOOR classes starting in MARCH Registration opens aPRIL 23/24* for INDOOR classes starting in MAY Registration opens fEBRUARY 14/15* for all OUTDOOR classes *First registration date listed above is for Montgomery County residents; second date is open to all.

This class will be taught in four languages (English, Spanish, German & French) at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. See p.142 for details.

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Parent & Child Tennis

Bring your 5-8 year-old and have fun learning fundamental tennis skills together! We'll teach Beginner/ Beginner Plus level skills and drills that can be continued outside of class. Fee covers one parent and one child; please register the child only.

Indoor Tennis

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179287 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179284 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/19 M 179285 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/21 W 179286 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/22 Th 179292 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179289 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/9 W 179290 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/10 Th 179293 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 179291 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179288 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/14 M Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187305 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 3/18 Su 187307 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 3/20 Tu 187299 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 3/22 Th 187301 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 3/24 Sa 187303 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 3/24 Sa 187308 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 5/8 Tu 187300 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 5/10 Th 187302 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 5/12 Sa 187304 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 5/12 Sa 187306 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 5/13 Su

2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm

Parent & Pre-Teen Tennis

Apply for court time for the 2012-2013 Indoor Tennis Season!

TENNIS LOTTERIES Pauline Betz Addie • Applications available online & onsite January 31 • Applications due February 27, 9am • Notifications sent

by March 26

Wheaton Indoor Tennis • Applications available online & onsite March 5 • Applications due April 2, 9am • Notifications sent

by April 30 Visit CabinJohnTennis.com or WheatonTennis.com for more information

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3:00- 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 3:00- 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm

For parents and their 9- to 12-year-old children; see “Parent & Child Tennis” for class description. Have fun learning tennis together! Fee covers one parent and one child; register child only.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179296 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/21 W 179299 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 181353 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/9 W 179302 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187315 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/18 Su 187319 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/18 Su 187317 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/20 Tu 187309 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/22 Th 187311 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/24 Sa 187313 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 3/24 Sa 187318 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/8 Tu 187310 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/10 Th 187312 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/12 Sa 187314 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/12 Sa 187316 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/13 Su 187320 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 5/13 Su

6:00- 7:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon Noon- 1:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm

Beginner Tennis

Designed for students who have never played tennis.

You’ll learn warm-up exercises, how to properly grip a racquet; basic stroke techniques for forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and overheads; tennis etiquette and vocabulary; as well as safety rules and how to keep score.

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Beginner, USTA

For pre-teen beginners, we’ve taken the exciting new “10 and Under Tennis” program and adapted it for kids 11-13. The difference between this and other beginning tennis programs? Everything is right-sized for the age group: racquets are lighter and smaller, balls are less bouncy and easier to hit, and courts are smaller (but proportionate) than adult courts. The benefits are immediate. Within an hour kids are rallying, having fun and psyched for more. They’re playing real tennis and having real fun. See p.139 for more details on “10 and Under Tennis,” and sign up today!

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179204 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179200 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 3/19 M 181199 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 F 181200 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 F 180449 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179202 11-13yrs 6 Classes $132 5/14 M Wheaton Indoor Tennis 186752 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 186753 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 186754 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 186749 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 186750 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 186751 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 186756 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 186757 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 186758 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 186759 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 186760 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 186755 11-13yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 M •

11:00am- Noon 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 11:00am- Noon 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm

Beginner, Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179192 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/22 Th 179194 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 F 179193 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/10 Th 179195 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 F Wheaton Indoor Tennis 185203 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 185205 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 185207 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 185209 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 185199 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 185201 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 185208 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 185210 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 185200 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 185202 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 185204 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 185206 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 M

5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 1:00- 2:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

This class will be taught in four languages (English, Spanish, German & French) at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. See p.142 for details.

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Beginner, Adult

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First Intermediate Tennis Noon- 1:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 11:00am- Noon 9:00- 10:00am 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 7:00- 8:00pm 11:00am- Noon 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 7:00- 8:00pm 11:00am- Noon 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 10:00- 11:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 11:00am- Noon 9:00- 10:00am 7:00- 8:00pm

Beginner, Senior

Designed for adults 55 and older who have never played tennis, or have had minimal instruction. Your instructor will go over basic stance, grip, strokes (hitting technique), and court etiquette. We’ll use lowcompression balls that don’t bounce as high or travel as far as standard tennis balls, making the learning experience even more enjoyable and rewarding.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 181500 55 & up 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179185 55 & up 6 Classes $132 3/19 M 181599 55 & up 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 180699 55 & up 6 Classes $132 3/21 W 179450 55 & up 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 181600 55 & up 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 180700 55 & up 6 Classes $132 5/9 W 179499 55 & up 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 181501 55 & up 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su 179449 55 & up 6 Classes $132 5/14 M Wheaton Indoor Tennis 185155 55 & up 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 185151 55 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 185157 55 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 185153 55 & up 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 185149 55 & up 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 185154 55 & up 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 185150 55 & up 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 185156 55 & up 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 185152 55 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14 M 185158 55 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14 M

2:00- 3:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon 11:00am- Noon 6:00- 7:00pm 11:00am- Noon 11:00am- Noon 2:00- 3:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 3:00 - 4:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 3:00 - 4:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 9:00- 10:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

Learn how the game of tennis is played, when and where to hit which stroke, how to keep score, and the difference between doubles and singles. We'll also work on service returns and approach shots.

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First Intermediate, Youth

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 189752 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 189749 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/21 W 189751 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 F 189750 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 189758 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 189760 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/6 Su 189755 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/9 W 189757 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 F 189756 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 189759 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa Wheaton Indoor Tennis 189754 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 190349 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 190351 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 190300 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 190299 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 190350 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 190352 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 190301 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa •

5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 3:00 - 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 3:00- 4:00pm

First Intermediate, Pre-Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 183100 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 183099 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/22 Th 183102 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 183152 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 183150 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 183149 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/10 Th 183151 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 183153 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa Wheaton Indoor Tennis 183108 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 183107 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187862 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 187861 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 M •

1:00- 2:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

Indoor Tennis

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179181 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su 179175 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 179183 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/22 Th 179178 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 179176 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 179184 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/10 Th 182655 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 181449 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su Wheaton Indoor Tennis 183859 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 183861 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 183863 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 183865 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 183867 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 183869 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/21 W 183849 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 183851 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 183853 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 183855 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 183857 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 183866 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 183868 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 183870 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/9 W 183850 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 183852 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 183854 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 183856 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 183858 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 183860 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su 183862 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14 M 183864 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14 M

5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm

First Intermediate, Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 180013 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/19 M 180016 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 181301 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 F 180600 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 181302 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 F 180038 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/14 M Wheaton Indoor Tennis 180017 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su 180019 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 187902 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 187901 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su

4:00- 5:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm

This class will be taught in four languages (English, Spanish, German & French) at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. See p.142 for details.

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First Intermediate, Adult

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 180002 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/18 Su Noon- 1:00pm 180000 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/20 Tu 6:00- 7:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 179999 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 180003 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/24 Sa 9:00- 10:00am 180005 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/8 Tu 6:00- 7:00pm 180001 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/10 Th 11:00am- Noon 180004 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 9:00- 10:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 181750 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/12 Sa 181450 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/13 Su Noon- 1:00pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis 180006 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/18 Su Noon- 1:00pm 180007 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 M 11:00am- Noon 8:00- 9:00pm 180008 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/20 Tu 180009 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/22 Th 8:00- 9:00pm 180010 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/23 F 10:00- 11:00am 11:00am- Noon 187910 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/24 Sa 187907 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/8 Tu 8:00- 9:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 187908 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/10 Th 187909 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/11 F 10:00- 11:00am 180011 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/12 Sa 11:00am- Noon 187905 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/13 Su Noon- 1:00pm 187906 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14 M 11:00am- Noon

Intermediate, Senior Designed for adults 55 and older who have played tennis and taken some lessons in the past, and want to get back into the game or brush up. In Intermediate Tennis, you'll continue to work on stroke development, and learn specialty shots like lobs, drop shots, slices, topspins, kick and flat serves. You'll also learn when and where to use each stroke, how to play strategic tennis, and work on consistency.

Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187921 55 & up 6 Classes 187917 55 & up 6 Classes 187919 55 & up 6 Classes 187923 55 & up 6 Classes 187949 55 & up 6 Classes 187920 55 & up 6 Classes 187924 55 & up 6 Classes 187950 55 & up 6 Classes 187922 55 & up 6 Classes 187918 55 & up 6 Classes

$108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108 $108

3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/23 5/8 5/9 5/11 5/13 5/14

Su M Tu W F Tu W F Su M

9:00- 10:00am 3:00- 4:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 2:00- 3:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 3:00- 4:00pm

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Look for a little blue globe symbol and blue type on these Tennis pages—this marks a class that will be taught in four different languages at the Wheaton Indoor Tennis facility:

ENGLISH GERMAN

SPANISH FRENCH

Second Intermediate Tennis Students will learn how to hit ground strokes, lobs, volleys, serves, service returns and overheads, and rally from the baseline for a total of 10 minutes.

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Second Intermediate, Pre-Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 181649 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 181650 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 181652 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 3/24 181651 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 181653 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 182651 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 5/12 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187899 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 3/18 187863 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 3/21 187864 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 5/9 187900 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 5/13 •

Su W W Su

3:00 - 4:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 3:00 - 4:00pm

M Th F Th F M

6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

Second Intermediate, Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 180033 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/19 180035 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/22 181299 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 3/23 180037 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/10 181300 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/11 180034 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 5/14 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 180031 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/19 187904 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 3/24 180032 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/12 187903 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 5/14 •

Sa 10:00- 11:00am Sa 1:00- 2:00pm Sa 4:00- 5:00pm Sa 10:00- 11:00am Sa 1:00- 2:00pm Sa 4:00- 5:00pm

M 6:00- 7:00pm Sa Noon- 1:00pm Sa Noon- 1:00pm M 6:00- 7:00pm

Second Intermediate, Adult

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 180025 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/18 180023 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/21 180022 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/22 180024 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/23 180026 18 & up 6 Classes $132 3/24 180749 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/9 180550 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/10 181303 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/11 181601 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/12 181499 18 & up 6 Classes $132 5/13 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 180029 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/18 187915 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/19 180027 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/21 180030 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/21 187912 18 & up 6 Classes $108 3/24 187911 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/9 187914 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/9 180028 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/12 187913 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/13 187916 18 & up 6 Classes $108 5/14

Su W Th F Sa W Th F Sa Su

1:00pm-2:00pm Noon- 1:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am Noon- 1:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 1:00pm-2:00pm

Su M W W Sa W W Sa Su M

4:00- 5:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 2:00- 3:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm

If English isn't your first language and you'd like to learn or improve your tennis game, sign up for one of these multiple-language lesson times and have a ball! Also great for people who play tennis and would like to brush up on their skills in one of these languages.

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MontgomeryParks.org Advanced, Adult Wheaton Indoor Tennis (cont.)

Advanced Tennis Learn new strategies to win points, games and matches against a variety of players, as well as positioning and shot placement. We'll work on closing points, match play situation analysis, and mental toughness training, too. Please have a thorough understanding of tennis, including offensive and defensive shots.

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Advanced, Youth

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 182658 5-8yrs 6 Classes $144 3/24 Sa 182659 5-8yrs 6 Classes $144 5/12 Sa •

Advanced, Pre-Teen 1:00- 2:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm

Tu Th Tu Th

4:00- 5:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm 4:00- 5:00pm

Advanced, Teen

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179165 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 3/20 179170 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 3/21 179171 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 3/24 180649 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 5/8 181399 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 5/9 179172 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 5/12 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 183810 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 3/18 183813 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 3/20 183812 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 3/22 183814 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 5/8 183815 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 5/10 183811 13-17yrs 6 Classes $120 5/13 •

Sa Sa

Tu 6:00- 7:00pm W 6:00- 7:00pm Sa Noon- 1:00pm Tu 6:00- 7:00pm W 6:00- 7:00pm Sa Noon- 1:00pm Su Tu Th Tu Th Su

5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm 5:00- 6:00pm

Advanced, Adult

Prerequisite: Mastery of Intermediate level skills

Advanced players will learn offensive and defensive strategies, and how to zero in on positioning and shot placement. We'll pay special attention to closing (ending) points, analysis of match play situations, and introduce you to mental toughness training.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179151 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/22 179153 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/22 179149 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/23 181349 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/23 179150 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/24 179154 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/10 180549 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/10 181350 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/11 181351 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/11 181654 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/12 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 183703 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/18 183715 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/18 183705 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/19

Th 6:00- 7:00pm Th 1:00- 2:00pm F 7:00- 8:00pm F 8:00- 9:00pm Sa 11:00am- Noon Th 1:00- 2:00pm Th 6:00- 7:00pm F 8:00- 9:00pm F 7:00- 8:00pm Sa 11:00am- Noon

18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes 6 Classes

$120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120

3/19 3/20 3/21 3/21 3/23 3/24 5/8 5/9 5/9 5/11 5/12 5/13 5/13 5/14 5/14

M Tu W W F Sa Tu W W F Sa Su Su M M

7:00- 8:00pm 11:00am- Noon 11:00am- Noon 7:00- 8:00pm 11:00am- Noon 1:00- 2:00pm 11:00am- Noon 11:00am- Noon 7:00- 8:00pm 11:00am- Noon 1:00- 2:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 5:00- 6:00pm 10:00- 11:00am 7:00- 8:00pm

Cardio Tennis This fun group tennis activity gives players of all abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout, with warmup, cardio workout and cool-down phases. Looking for a great new way to burn calories and get in shape?

Cardio Tennis is it!

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179212 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/18 179215 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/18 179208 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/21 179209 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/22 179214 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/24 179217 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/24 180799 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/9 180499 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/10 179216 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/12 179218 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/12 179213 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/13 179219 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/13 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 186805 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/18 186807 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/19 186809 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/20 186811 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/20 186813 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/21 186799 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/22 186801 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/24 186803 18 & up 6 Classes $120 3/24 186810 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/8 186812 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/8 186814 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/9 186800 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/10 186802 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/12 186804 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/12 186806 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/13 186808 18 & up 6 Classes $120 5/14

Su 2:00- 3:00pm Su 3:00- 4:00pm W 1:00- 2:00pm Th Noon- 1:00pm Sa 10:00- 11:00am Sa 3:00- 4:00pm W 1:00- 2:00pm Th Noon- 1:00pm Sa 10:00- 11:00am Sa 3:00- 4:00pm Su 2:00- 3:00pm Su 3:00- 4:00pm Su M Tu Tu W Th Sa Sa Tu Tu W Th Sa Sa Su M

Indoor Tennis

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179161 9-12yrs 6 Classes $144 3/24 181699 9-12yrs 6 Classes $144 5/12 Wheaton Indoor Tennis 183749 9-12yrs 6 Classes $120 3/20 183752 9-12yrs 6 Classes $120 3/22 183750 9-12yrs 6 Classes $120 5/8 183751 9-12yrs 6 Classes $120 5/10 •

6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

183707 183709 183711 183713 183699 183701 183710 183712 183714 183700 183702 183704 183716 183706 183708

1:00- 2:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 9:00- 10:00am 3:00- 4:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 9:00- 10:00am 3:00- 4:00pm 1:00- 2:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm

Su 10:00- 11:00am Su 5:00- 6:00pm M 10:00- 11:00am

This class will be taught in four languages (English, Spanish, German & French) at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. See p.142 for details.

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Matchplay Tennis

Indoor/Outdoor Tennis

Prerequisite: Instructor review of student's level of play Warmup and doubles drills first 15-20 minutes, then play out points in doubles matches. Instructor will give tips on shot placement and doubles strategy specific to each player during each match.

For Matchplay Tennis at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center in Cabin John, call Eric Zatman at 301-765-8650.

At Wheaton Indoor Tennis, email Justin.Reid@ MontgomeryParks.org or call 301-905-3030.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 179258 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/19 M 179261 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/19 M 179259 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/20 Tu 179260 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/21 W 179272 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/21 W 179265 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/23 F 179266 18 & up 6 Classes $144 3/23 F 179263 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/8 Tu 179264 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/9 W 181400 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/9 W 179268 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/11 F 179270 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/11 F 179262 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/14 M 179271 18 & up 6 Classes $144 5/14 M

Wheaton Indoor Tennis 187255 18 & up 6 Classes 187257 18 & up 6 Classes 187259 18 & up 6 Classes 187261 18 & up 6 Classes 187249 18 & up 6 Classes 187251 18 & up 6 Classes 187253 18 & up 6 Classes 187258 18 & up 6 Classes 187260 18 & up 6 Classes 187262 18 & up 6 Classes 187250 18 & up 6 Classes 187252 18 & up 6 Classes 187254 18 & up 6 Classes 187256 18 & up 6 Classes

Cabin John Regional Park 10610 Westlake Drive Rockville, MD 20852 Norwood Local Park 4700 Norwood Road Bethesda, MD 20815 Olney Manor Recreational Park 16601 Georgia Avenue Olney, MD 20832

This wonderful new tennis program will change the way kids 10 and under learn and play tennis from here on out.

Basketball, soccer and baseball all modify their fields and equipment to fit younger players. But when it comes to tennis, we ask children to play on adult-sized courts with hard, high-flying balls and adultsized racquets. 10 and Under Tennis uses the QuickStart play format and scales everything to kid-size, making tennis more fun right from the beginning.

The classes listed here are held outdoors; for indoor 10 and Under Tennis classes, see page 139. Visit www.10andUnderTennis.com for more information, and sign up today at www.ParkPASS.org!

8:00- 9:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm 8:00- 9:00pm 7:00- 8:00pm

Outdoor Tennis Court Locations

$120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120

3/19 3/20 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/24 5/8 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/10 5/12 5/14

M 8:00- 9:00pm Tu 10:00- 11:00am Tu 7:00 - 8:00pm W 8:00- 9:00pm Th 7:00- 8:00pm Th 8:00- 9:00pm Sa 3:00 - 4:00pm Tu 10:00- 11:00am Tu 7:00- 8:00pm W 8:00- 9:00pm Th 7:00- 8:00pm Th 8:00- 9:00pm Sa 3:00- 4:00pm M 8:00- 9:00pm

South Germantown Recreational Park 18056 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 Wheaton Regional Park 11717 Orebaugh Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902

In case of inclement weather on your Outdoor Lesson days, please call us at 301-765-8650.

Ages 4-6 Cabin John Regional Park 182706 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184200 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 184199 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184249 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm Norwood Local Park 185951 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/3 Th 4:00- 5:00pm Olney Manor Recreational Park 179373 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184252 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 182707 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184253 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm South Germantown Recreational Park 185502 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 185504 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 185563 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/5 Sa 9:00- 10:00am 185503 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 185505 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm Wheaton Regional Park 182708 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184250 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 182709 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 4:00- 5:00pm 184251 4-6yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm See next page for Outdoor USTA Tennis for ages 7-10.

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Cabin John Regional Park 179374 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/14 179375 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/21 184099 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/28 184149 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/5 184150 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/12 184151 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/19 Olney Manor Recreational Park 184101 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/14 184152 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/21 184153 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/28 184154 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/5 184155 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/12 184156 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/19 Wheaton Regional Park 184103 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/14 184157 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/21 184158 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 4/28 184159 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/5 184160 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/12 184161 4-10yrs 1 Class $5 5/19

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm

Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm 1:00- 3:00pm

Outdoor Tennis

Cabin John Regional Park 184398 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184548 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm 184470 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184549 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm Norwood Local Park 185949 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M 5:00- 6:00pm 185950 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/3 Th 5:00- 6:00pm Olney Manor Recreational Park 184299 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184350 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm 184349 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184351 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm South Germantown Recreational Park 185550 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 185554 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm 185565 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/5 Sa 10:00- 11:00am 185553 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 185555 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm Wheaton Regional Park 184354 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184352 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm 184355 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm 184353 7-10yrs 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm

Parents, bring your kids to a 10 and Under Tennis Play Day! These rally-based events allow kids 10 and under to experience the fun of tennis in a low-key competition and non-threatening atmosphere. With appropriately sized equipment and courts, kids can build confidence, make friends, improve their skills, get active and have fun! No tennis experience needed; racquets provided for kids who need them. Snacks and stickers for everyone, too! Events are weather dependent. All Play Days are held on Saturdays, from 1-3pm. $5 per child per Play Day. Register online at www.ParkPASS.org today!

Let us design a custom tennis class for your homeschoolers! Call us at Wheaton Indoor Tennis or Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center in Bethesda, and we'll work together to create a custom class just for you.

Tennis is excellent cardiovascular exercise, promotes good hand-eye coordination, balance and strength, and kids love it. contact Justin.Reid@MontgomeryParks. org (Wheaton Tennis, 301-905-3030) or John.Metzger@ MontgomeryParks.org (Pauline Betz Addie, 301-765-8650).

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Beginner, Teens & Adults (Outdoor)

If you've never played tennis, this is the course for you! You'll learn warm-up exercises, how to properly grip a racquet, basic stroke technique, and court etiquette. Please bring your own racquet/s, water and appropriate footwear.

Cabin John Regional Park 179351 13 & up 6 Classes $90 179352 13 & up 6 Classes $90 182804 13 & up 6 Classes $90 182803 13 & up 6 Classes $90 182807 13 & up 6 Classes $90 182805 13 & up 6 Classes $90

4/30 4/30 5/1 5/21 5/21 5/22

M&W M&W Tu&Th M&W M&W Tu&Th

9:00- 10:00am 6:00- 7:00pm 9:00- 10:00am 9:00- 10:00am 6:00- 7:00pm 9:00- 10:00am

Olney Manor Recreational Park 179355 13 & up 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 182809 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W

6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

Outdoor Tennis

South Germantown Recreational Park 185557 13 & up 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 185567 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/5 Sa 11:00am- Noon 185558 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm Wheaton Regional Park 179357 13 & up 6 Classes $90 4/30 M&W 182812 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W

6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

Beginner, Adult (Outdoor)

This adult beginner class is a great way to get started in tennis, or get back into the game if it's been a while since you've swung a racquet. Your instructor will go over proper grips, basic stroke technique, and court etiquette.

Norwood Local Park 185953 18 & up 6 Classes $90 4/29 Su 185649 18 & up 6 Classes $90 4/30 M 185952 18 & up 6 Classes $90 5/3 Th

1:00- 2:00pm 11:00am- Noon 6:00- 7:00pm

Intermediate, Teens/Adult (Outdoor)

OUTDOOR LESSON FYIs Please bring your own racquets, water, and appropriate footwear.

Classes that are cancelled due to inclement weather will be made up on Fridays at the same scheduled time.

Questions? Call us at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, 301-765-8650.

Students in Intermediate tennis classes should understand how tennis is played, know when and where to hit which stroke, how to keep score, and the difference between doubles and singles. You'll learn service returns and approach shots. Please bring your own rackets, water and appropriate footwear.

Cabin John Regional Park 179363 13 & up 6 Classes $90 179365 13 & up 6 Classes $90 179369 13 & up 6 Classes $90 179364 13 & up 6 Classes $90 179366 13 & up 6 Classes $90 184599 13 & up 6 Classes $90

4/30 5/1 5/1 5/21 5/22 5/22

M&W 10:00- 11:00am Tu&Th 10:00- 11:00am Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm M&W 10:00- 11:00am Tu&Th 10:00- 11:00am Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm

Olney Manor Recreational Park 179368 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 184601 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm South Germantown Recreational Park 185559 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 185568 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/5 Sa 12:00- 1:00pm 185560 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm Wheaton Regional Park 179370 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/1 Tu&Th 184600 13 & up 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th

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Intermediate, Adult (Outdoor)

Continue your tennis education! You'll learn specific shots (lobs, drop shots, slices, topspins, and kick and flat serves), and work on consistency and strategy.

Norwood Local Park 186050 18 & up 6 Classes 186052 18 & up 6 Classes 186051 18 & up 6 Classes 186100 18 & up 6 Classes

$90 $90 $90 $90

4/29 4/30 5/4 5/4

Su 2:00 - 3:00pm M 6:00- 7:00pm F 10:00- 11:00am F 11:00am- Noon

Teen Matchplay (Outdoor)

Designed for middle- to high school players. The instructor will work with students on tennis strategy, footwork, stroke technique and overall fitness.

Norwood Local Park 185749 12-17yrs 6 Classes 185750 12-17yrs 6 Classes 185999 12-17yrs 6 Classes 186000 12-17yrs 6 Classes 186099 12-17yrs 6 Classes

$90 $90 $90 $90 $90

4/30 4/30 5/4 5/4 5/5

M 3:00- 4:00pm M 4:00 - 5:00pm F 4:00 - 5:00pm F 3:00- 4:00pm Sa 11:00am- Noon

Cardio Tennis (Outdoor)

For players of all levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). This is an aerobic activity which includes serves, volleys and overall tennis strategy.

Cabin John Regional Park 184749 18 & up 6 Classes 184751 18 & up 6 Classes 184750 18 & up 6 Classes 184752 18 & up 6 Classes

$90 $90 $90 $90

4/30 5/1 5/21 5/22

M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm

Norwood Local Park 185900 18 & up 6 Classes 185605 18 & up 6 Classes 185901 18 & up 6 Classes 185899 18 & up 6 Classes

$90 $90 $90 $90

4/29 4/30 5/3 5/5

Su 3:00- 4:00pm M 10:00- 11:00am Th Noon- 1:00pm Sa 10:00- 11:00am

4/30 5/1 5/21 5/22

M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm

Olney Manor Recreational Park 184757 18 & up 6 Classes $90 184759 18 & up 6 Classes $90 184758 18 & up 6 Classes $90 184760 18 & up 6 Classes $90

South Germantown Recreational Park 185562 18 & up 6 Classes $90 5/21 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm 185561 18 & up 6 Classes $90 5/22 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm Wheaton Regional Park 184753 18 & up 6 Classes 184755 18 & up 6 Classes 184754 18 & up 6 Classes 184756 18 & up 6 Classes

$90 $90 $90 $90

4/30 5/1 5/21 5/22

M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm M&W 7:00- 8:00pm Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm

Doubles Strategy (Outdoor)

This course is designed for current doubles partners.

Learn doubles fundamentals and strategies for stroke selection and placement, point scoring, and more.

Norwood Local Park 186150 18 & up 6 Classes $90

5/3 Th 11:00am- Noon

6:00- 7:00pm 6:00- 7:00pm

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Black History Month Celebrations Josiah Henson Special Park 11420 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, MD 20852 * Saturday Guided Tours, “A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps” February 4, 11, 18 & 25 FREE, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Retrace the footsteps of Reverend Josiah Henson from his enslavement to escape on the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Walk the grounds where Henson toiled as a slave on the Isaac Riley plantation. Last tour begins at 3:30 pm.

“Lyrical Rhythms: The Sounds of Freedom” Live Spoken Word Poetry Event February 25 FREE, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Create your own "sounds of freedom" in the form of original poetry.

Come prepared to share your poetry.

Reception with light refreshments immediately follows. Details are online at HistoryintheParks.org Books for Sale Copies of Reverend Henson's autobiography and the new children's book, Working for Freedom: The Story of Josiah Henson, will be available for purchase each Saturday.

Opening Day Celebrations Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road Olney, MD 20832 Guided Cabin Tours and “Songs of the South” Saturday April 14 FREE, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us at Oakley Cabin as the season begins with a special 19th-century musical program.

Explore an archaeology dig with Parks archaeologists.

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Special Night Hike on the Underground Railroad Experience Trail: "Voices of the Underground Railroad" Saturday April 14 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Register at ParkPass.org $5 per person | Course # 192899 Journey back to the 1800s during this special night hike and meet persons of the past. Registration required. Tickets NOT available onsite.

Josiah Henson Special Park 11420 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, MD 20852 * “A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps” Guided Tours Sunday April 15 FREE, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Montgomery County

Heritage Days

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Underground Railroad Experience Trail Guided Hikes Saturday, June 23 FREE, 10:00 am, 11:00 am & 12 :00 pm Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road Olney, MD 20832 - Guided Tours - Living History Demonstrations - Crafts & Activities for children Saturday, June 23 FREE, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Josiah Henson Special Park 11420 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, MD 20852 * Guided Tours, “A Walk in Father Henson’s Footsteps” Sunday, June 24 FREE, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Last tour begins at 3:30 pm.

* Parking for Henson Special Park is available ONLY at the Shriver Aquatic Center 5900 Executive Blvd.

North Bethesda 20852

ArchaeologyDay Ongoing Activities Underground Railroad Experience Guided Trail Hikes Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Saturdays | April 7 – November 3 FREE, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Hikers learn about various techniqes that "freedom seekers" used to elude trackers, find food, and navigate their way North to freedom.

Oakley Cabin Guided Tours Oakley Cabin African American Museum & Park 3610 Brookeville Road, Olney, MD 20832 Second and Fourth Saturdays April 14 - November 3 FREE, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy tours of the historic cabin and learn about the African American experience after the Civil War.

Become a part of history!

If you’re interested in African American history and enjoy interacting with the public, consider becoming a trained volunteer tour guide. Visit our website for more information.

Volunteer opportunities meet requirements for SSL hours.

Dig into the past! at Needwood Mansion 6700 Needwood Road, Derwood, MD 20855 Saturday, May 5 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm $8 per person/$15 family (cash only) Bring a bag lunch & digging clothes!

Tours of the Mansion Storytelling Old-time Games Crafts SPONSORED BY The Archaeology Society of Maryland, Mid-Potomac Chapter and the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks, Montgomery County

Archaeology Camps for Children!

June 25 – July 27 Get a hands-on introduction to archaeology in these 5-day camps. Work side-by-side with Park Archaeologists on a real archaeological site. Registration required.

Visit us online for more information.

301-840-5848 ParksArchaeology.org

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Montgomery Parks Course or Program

BEFORE YOU REGISTER • Visit www.ParkPASS.org to set up a ParkPASS account if you

don’t already have one. The ParkPASS online system is the easiest, quickest, most secure way to register for Montgomery Parks classes and program.

• Please allow up to two (2) business days for your new account to activate and receive the ParkPASS email with your new Login ID/Customer Number and Account PIN. • With a ParkPASS account, you can view and sign up for courses and special programs, make payments, and view your course registration/s.

• Registration for Montgomery Parks classes is open to Montgomery County residents on the first day of any given registration period, then open to all the following day.

READY TO REGISTER? • Online: Register 24 hours a day, seven days a week at

www.ParkPASS.org, beginning at 12:01 a.m. the first day of registration. Have your Login ID/Customer Number and Account PIN on hand. person: Complete the “PARKS” section of the registration form in this Guide, take it to any ParkPASS facility, and we’ll help you get registered. See the “Montgomery Parks Directory” in this Guide for ParkPASS locations.

• In

phone: Call the ParkPASS automated phone registration system at 301-670-6858, and follow the prompts. Phone registration is available 24 hours a day, beginning at 12:01 a.m. the first day of registration. Have your ParkPASS Login ID/Customer Number, Account PIN for each person you wish to register, and ParkPASS course numbers on hand. Phone registration is not available for all programs.

• By

mail: Complete the green “PARKS” section of the registration form in this Guide, and mail it with payment to the facility hosting the course you’d like to take. Please note: Mail is the least reliable method of registration—it does not guarantee a spot in the course you want. Call the hosting facility or ParkPASS Help Desk to check availability before mailing your form.

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QUESTIONS? • If you have a question about a specific course or program,

please call the facility offering the course. See the “Montgomery Parks Directory” in this Guide for ParkPASS locations. If you have a question about the ParkPASS system or your account, call the Help Desk at 301-495-2580 (M-F, 10am-2pm), or email MCP-ParkPASSHelp@MontgomeryParks.org.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION • If you register online, it’s a good idea to print out your

ParkPASS registration confirmation. It often contains important details about your course not found elsewhere (e.g. directions to off-site programs, equipment lists, etc.).

No confirmation letters are mailed. You may also call the facility hosting your course to confirm your registration. See the “Montgomery Parks Directory” in this Guide for facility info.

PAYMENT INFORMATION • Full payment must be made at time of registration.

• VISA or MasterCard is accepted in person at ParkPASS

facilities, by phone (301-670-6858), or online at ParkPASS.org.

• Make checks and money orders payable to M-NCPPC.

Checks and money orders must include name, address, home and work phone numbers, driver’s license number, and participant’s full name. A $35 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

• A fee reduction program is available for eligible

Montgomery County residents. Please visit www.ParkPASS. org for the application form and more information.

• Remember, you can stop by any Montgomery Parks

ParkPASS facility to register and pay for courses in person.

Any funds paid to your ParkPASS account will be available to use the next time you call or log on to ParkPASS to register.

• Be assured that your account information is secure.

Montgomery Parks uses the latest payment security methods. Collection and retention of customer information is confidential. We do not sell, share, give, transfer or rent personal information to third parties.

MONTGOMERY PARKS REFUND POLICY • If Montgomery Parks cancels a course, you will be notified

and receive a full credit on your ParkPASS account; or, at your request, a full refund.

• In order to withdraw from a Montgomery Parks course,

submit a written (letter or email) request to the facility hosting the course. If your written request is received at least five business days before the course begins, you may choose to receive a full credit for the course on your ParkPASS account, or a refund less a 20% administrative fee. For courses with fees of less than $10, you will receive a credit on your ParkPASS account; no refunds will be given.

• If your written withdrawal request is received less than five

days before the start of a course, no refund or credit will be given for that course. No credit or refund is issued after the second class in a series has met.

• No refunds or credits will be issued for classes missed by the

participant. No refund requests will be considered after the last scheduled date of a course.

• All refunds will be issued to the

payer in the same form (check or charge) as the payment that was received. Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive a check refund. Credit card refunds can take from 5-7 days to appear on your account, depending on your bank/credit card company.

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• Some activities have different refund/

withdrawal policies which may supersede this standard policy.

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2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS HELPFUL INFORMATION •

Camps and programs are organized first by their DURATION or LENGTH (i.e.

5-day, then 4-day or less). Both full-day and partial-day camps are grouped together, and arranged chronologically by start date.

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Camps and programs are then grouped by their TYPE or SUBJECT/CONTENT: e.g. Golf, Ice Skating, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, Outdoor Fun, and Tennis, then all our Nature, Science & Outdoor Adventure Camps.

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Within the camp TYPE sections, camps and programs are then organized in chronological order by their START DATE, and then by their AGE group (youngest to oldest).

Montgomery Parks encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. In order to make reasonable accommodations based on individuals’ needs and abilities, please register at least two weeks in advance of the program start date, and request accommodation at that time.

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5-Day Camps:

Page No. Golf ............................................................................. 153 Ice Skating .......................................................... 153, 154 Inline Skating ............................................................. 154 Skateboarding ........................................................... 154 Outdoor Fun ...................................................... 154, 155 Tennis .......................................................................... 155 Nature, Science & Outdoor Adventure ........... 156-160

4-Day Camps:

Nature, Science & Outdoor Adventure ........... 160, 161 Overnight Camps ................................................................... 161 Field Study for Adults ............................................................ 162 Spring Break Programs ......................................................... 162 Scouting Programs ................................................................. 163 Indexes: Camps by DATE .......................................................... 165 Camps by AGE ................................................... 166, 167 Camps by LOCATION ................................................. 168 Registration & Refund Information ............................. 164

Please note The Summer Camps shown here are operated by Montgomery Parks and are not included in the Summer Camp Guide produced by the Montgomery County Department of Recreation.

You'll can browse and download this Montgomery Parks Summer Camp Guide online at www.MontgomeryParks.org/GUIDE

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ICE SKATING

GOLF Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp

Put a little “swing” in your summer! Monday-Thursday 9am-Noon, we’ll work on drills at the Driving Range: chipping, full swing, bunker play, pitch shots and putting. On Friday, meet at the Driving Range at 8:30 am and we’ll go to a nearby golf course to play a 9-hole tournament (Friday’s camp will run 8:30am-1pm). Camp includes pro instruction, video swing analysis with personal DVD, golf balls, tees, and a divot repair tool. Please bring a snack and water bottle.

South Germantown Driving Range 175899 8-13yrs 5 Classes 176000 8-13yrs 4 Classes 176049 8-13yrs 5 Classes

$175 $160 $175

* No camp on Wednesday, July 4

6/18- 6/22 7/2- 7/6* 8/20- 8/24

M-F 9am- Noon# M,Tu,Th,F 9am- Noon# M-F 9am- Noon#

#Friday’s camp will run 8:30am-1pm

Golf & So Much More!

For kids who want to try golf but don’t want to spend all day at it, this great combo camp is a 50/50 split that will keep them interested all day long. They’ll spend the morning learning golf with a pro, then let loose in the afternoon with group activities like tennis, basketball, archery, and mini-golf. At the driving range Monday through Thursday, we’ll cover safety, etiquette, stance, putting, pitching and chipping. On Friday, we’ll go to a nearby golf course to play a real 9-hole round of golf. Golf equipment provided, or bring your own. Each camper will receive a video swing analysis with a personal DVD, golf balls, tees, divot repair tool and a t-shirt. Every afternoon the campers will participate in group activities such as a trip to South Germantown Splash Playground and Miniature Golf, archery, tennis and basketball. Bring a nonperishable lunch and snack, water bottle, and sunscreen.

South Germantown Driving Range 175949 176050 176055 176056 176057 176058

8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs

5 Classes $325 5 Classes $325 5 Classes $325 5 Classes $325 5 Classes $325 5 Classes $325

6/25- 6/29 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 7/30- 8/3 8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm

ICE SKATING Ice Hockey Camp

Our hockey camp will focus on skating, stick handling and off-ice fitness. Players will be assigned to groups according to skill level.

Elements of power skating, passing and shooting, and various games will also be incorporated to make this a fun-filled week!

This camp is designed for players at a Beginner Plus (learning forward crossovers) to Intermediate level (passed Mitey Mites 2 or Hockey 2 and above). Full gear required. Please bring sneakers and workout clothes for off-ice conditioning, and a snack each day.

Cabin John Ice Rink campers will receive a hockey jersey.

Cabin John Ice Rink 173403 6-12yrs 5 Classes 173404 6-12yrs 5 Classes 173405 6-12yrs 5 Classes

$265 $265 $265

6/18- 6/22 7/23-7/27 8/20-8/24

M-F M-F M-F

9:00am- Noon 9:00am- Noon 9:00am- Noon

178303 6-12yrs 5 Classes

$200

7/16-7/20

M-F

9:15am-12:15pm

Wheaton Ice Arena

Sports

Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp: Full-Day

Join us at the coolest camp around! This full-day camp includes a 30-minute ice skating lesson with a professional skating coach, open skating time to practice your new skills, arts and crafts activities, outdoor games, a tennis lesson (weather permitting), and much more. Skaters are grouped according to age and ability; beginning to advanced (Intro to Freestyle) skaters are welcome.

Rental skates and/or tennis racquets will be provided if needed.

Please bring a non-perishable lunch, snack and water bottle.

Cabin John Ice Rink

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6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$300 $300 $240 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300

6/18- 6/22 6/25-6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9-7/13 7/16-7/20 7/23-7/27 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/10 8/13-8/17 8/20-8/24

M-F M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

Please print your ParkPASS registration receipt for important camp information. Also, please be sure to complete your Participant Profile form and Medication form (available at ParkPASS.org) and bring or fax it to the rink before camp begins. Extended care available at Cabin John Ice; see below. * No camp Wednesday, July 4

Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp: Half-Day

This half-day version of the Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp includes open skating and games on the ice, a 30-minute lesson with a professional skating coach, and arts & craft project or other fun (non-skating) activity each day. Skates and/or tennis racquets provided if needed.

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6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$195 $195 $155 $195 $195 $195 $195 $195 $195 $195

6/18- 6/22 6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 7/30- 8/3 8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17 8/20- 8/24

M-F M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm 9am- 2pm

Please print your ParkPASS registration receipt for important camp information. Also, please be sure to complete a Participant Profile form (available at ParkPASS.org) and bring or fax it to the rink before camp begins. * No camp Wednesday, July 4 See next page for...

Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp-Extended Care and more great Ice Skating Camps!

Outdoor Fun

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ICE SKATING Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp-Extended Care

Extended care is offered before and after camp at Cabin John Ice. Individual days ($7) can be paid for and scheduled in person at the facility. Fee for late pickup is $1 per minute.

Extended care is for ice skating campers only.

Cabin John Ice Rink

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5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 4 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$35 $35 $35 $35 $30 $30 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35

6/18- 6/22 6/18- 6/22 6/25- 6/29 6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 7/23- 7/27 7/30- 8/3 7/30- 8/3 8/6- 8/10 8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17 8/13- 8/17 8/20- 8/24 8/20- 8/24

M-F M-F M-F M-F M,Tu,Th,F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am 5pm- 6pm 8am- 9am

* No camp or extended care Wednesday, July 4

Figure Skating Camp Prerequisite: Passed Alpha level

This week of skating fun for intermediate skaters (Beta through Freestyle 1 levels) includes music interpretation, strength building, on-ice and off-ice workouts, and a mini-show at the end of each camp week.

Wheaton Ice Arena 178299 178300

7 & up 7 & up

5 Classes 5 Classes

$225 $225

6/18- 6/22 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm 7/30- 8/3 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm

Summer Inline Skating Camp

Learn how to gear up, stand up, skate, stop, avoid falling down, turn, crossover, skate backwards, negotiate obstacles and skate safely. We’ll play skating games, and take skating tours around the park, too. Required equipment: inline skates, helmet, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards, water and snack. Please print your ParkPASS confirmation for important details re: cancellations, etc.

Olney Manor Skate Park 178399 6-13yrs 5 Classes $170 7/30- 8/3

M-F

8:30am- Noon

Summer Skateboard Camp

Learn or improve your skating skills and have some xtreme fun.

Professional instructors from American Inline Skating will teach beginner through advanced skaters how to push, ride, tack turn olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in and get air. Skaters are grouped by age and ability. Required equipment: Skateboard, helmet designed for skateboarding, elbow and knee pads, wrist guards, water and snack. Please print your ParkPASS registration confirmations for important details regarding cancellations, etc.

Olney Manor Skate Park

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6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs 6-13yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$170 $170 $136 $170 $170 $170 $170 $170 $170 $170

* No camp Wednesday, July 4

6/18- 6/22 6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 7/30- 8/3 8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17 8/20- 8/24

M-F M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon 8:30am- Noon

Synchronized Skating Clinic Prerequisite: Passed Beta level

Come learn the fundamentals of this fast-growing, really fun team sport! Figure skaters will learn the five basic elements of synchronized skating: circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and intersections while skating connected. All skaters may perform in a mini-exhibition the last day of the clinic.

Cabin John Ice Rink 173406

6 & up

5 Classes

$195

7/9-7/13

M-F

178349

6 & up

5 Classes

$195

8/13-8/17

M-F 9:45am-12:15pm

Wheaton Ice Arena

Freestyle Camp

9am-11:30am

Prerequisite: Passed Gamma level

Designed for intermediate and advanced skaters, this camp will feature on-ice training, off-ice workouts, specific jump and spin instruction, power skating drills, and a mini-show at the end of each camp week. Bring sneakers for off-ice workouts, snack, and a water bottle.

Cabin John Ice Rink 173401 173402

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6 & up 6 & up

5 Classes 5 Classes

$260 $260

7/16-7/20 8/6-8/10

M-F 8:30am-12:30pm M-F 8:30am-12:30pm

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Discover the outdoors in this wildly popular, high-adventure day camp! Activities include white water rafting, zip lines, rappelling, aerial obstacle and ropes courses, fishing, canoeing, go-carting, laser tag, amusement water rides, trap & skeet, and swimming.

Activities are subject to change depending on the weather.

Cabin John Ice Rink

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9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$300 $300 $300 $300 $300

6/25- 6/29 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 8/6- 8/10

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm

Bring a non-perishable lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen each day. Meet in the Cabin John Ice Rink lobby (10610 Westlake Dr., Rockville, 20852) for transportation to and from off-site activities. We’ll email all your camp forms and waivers; please make sure your email is current.

Bring your completed forms the first day of camp (don’t send or bring them in before the first day). Please call 301-495-2527 with questions.

Out

MontgomeryParks.org Everyone loves Week in the Park—it’s our most popular camp! This full-day, five-day camp features indoor tennis and ice skating lessons, a field trip to South Germantown Splash Playground and Miniature Golf, nature walks, miniature train and carousel rides, and much more. Meet at Wheaton Ice Arena, and we’ll go from there each day. We do a whole lot of walking and running around in this camp, so wear your most comfortable walking shoes!

Wheaton Ice Arena

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6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs

5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

* No camp Wednesday, July 4

$245 $196 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245 $245

6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27 7/30- 8/3 8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17 8/20- 8/24

M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

TENNIS & Tennis Combos Tennis & Ice Skating Camp

Master the fundamentals of two great sports in one week! Under the direction of a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) coach, we’ll use fun, interactive games on the outdoor courts in the morning to learn the rules, scoring, etiquette, terminology and techniques of tennis. In the afternoon, we’ll move inside to the ice rink to learn basic ice skating techniques—falling down and getting up, marching, swizzles, snowplow stops and more—with open skating sessions and a professional skating lesson each day.

Cabin John Regional Park

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8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs 8-13yrs

5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$250 $200 $250 $250

6/18- 6/22 M-F 7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 7/30- 8/3 M-F 8/13- 8/17 M-F

9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm

Drop campers off at outdoor tennis courts B-2 and B-3 across from Cabin John Ice Rink, and pick up at Cabin John Ice Rink (10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville). We’ll email your camp forms and activity waivers; please make sure your email address is current. Bring your completed forms with you on the first day of camp (please don’t send or bring them in before the first day). Call 301-495-2527 (instead of the ice rink) with questions.

Tennis & Golf Camp

Get into the swing of things this summer with tennis and golf camp!

We’ll start our day at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center learning basic tennis strokes, rules and etiquette. Then we’ll head outside and spend the rest of the day with a golf pro, learning basics like how to hold the club, putting, short chipping, golf etiquette and rules. Golf equipment provided, or bring your own. Sunscreen and hats recommended; please bring a non-perishable lunch and water bottle.

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9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$300 $300 $300 $300

6/25- 6/29 7/16- 7/20 7/30- 8/3 8/13- 8/17

M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm

Drop off/pick up at the Tennis Center (7801 Democracy Blvd., 20817).

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Tennis & So Much More!

There’s something for everyone in this camp! For half of each day, we’ll learn tennis basics with pro instructors at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. The rest of the day will be chock-full of fun, with activities like ice skating at Wheaton Ice Arena, goofing around at the Splash Playground in South Germantown, miniature golf, outdoor games and “so much more.”

Wheaton Indoor Tennis

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6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs 6-12yrs

4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$200 $250 $250 $250

7/2- 7/6* 7/16- 7/20 7/30- 8/3 8/13- 8/17

M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

Transportation provided to offsite locations; drop off/pick up campers at Wheaton Indoor Tennis. Please bring a non-perishable lunch and water bottle.

Tennis Boot Camp

Do you have the right stuff to be a tennis champion? Take a week to really focus on the sport in this fun and challenging week-long camp.

Using games, personal instruction and drills, we’ll teach beginning/ intermediate level players all the basics: forehand, backhand, and overhead strokes, serves and volleys, footwork, scorekeeping, names and meanings of the lines, and more. Add some footwork drills and cardio exercise, and your inner champion is sure to emerge! Please bring a water bottle and non-perishable lunch each day.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John

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9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs

4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$200 $250 $250 $250

7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/23- 7/27 8/6- 8/10

M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm 9am- 4pm

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5-12yrs 5-12yrs 5-12yrs 5-12yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$250 $250 $250 $250

6/25- 6/29 7/9- 7/13 7/23- 7/27 8/6- 8/10

M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

Wheaton Indoor Tennis

* No camp on Wednesday, July 4

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Babes in the Park Camp

A week-long nature camp for young children (ages 2-5) with their parent. We’ll learn about the natural world through crafts, stories, and hikes. You and your child will go fishing, enjoy a pontoon boat ride, hike in the woods, and use nets in the meadow to catch butterflies and insects. Please bring a lunch for each day, and register the child only; no fee for accompanying adult. FOBH $145 Black Hill Visitor Center 176059 176199

2-5yrs 2-5yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$150 $150

6/4- 6/8 6/11- 6/15

M-F M-F

9:30am- 1pm 9:30am- 1pm

Parent & Child Nature Camp

Have summer camp fun with your child as you explore nature together! Investigate the woods, stream, pond and forest edge to discover and learn about the amazing plants and animals that live here. On Friday, we’ll finish out the week with a field trip to hunt for fossil shark teeth at the Chesapeake Bay. On Friday camp will run from 10:30am - 1:30pm; meet at the field trip site.

Brookside Nature Center 175099 3-5yrs 5 Classes $115 6/4- 6/8 *Friday’s camp will run 10:30am-1:30pm

M-F

9am- Noon*

Wee Little Farmers

Join us for some down-home fun on the farm!

Our mornings will be full of stories, activities, crafts, and real farm animals to visit with and pet. Meet at the Agricultural History Farm Park (18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, 20855).

Parents will stay with their children throughout this camp. Register the child only; no fee for accompanying adult.

Hosted by Meadowside Nature Center

177350 3-5yrs 5 Classes $65 6/18- 6/22 M-F 9:30am- 11:00am *This camp meets at the Ag History Farm, but please direct questions and camp forms to Meadowside Nature Center.

Garden Impressionists

Your children will delight in exploring Brookside’s beautiful landscaped gardens as they learn how to train their artist’s eye and seek out natural patterns, shapes and color. With the gardens as our inspiration, we’ll encourage campers to use different artistic techniques and media to create their own works of art depicting nature’s beauty.

Brookside Gardens 178199 178200

6-8yrs 9-11yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$150 $150

6/18- 6/22 6/18- 6/22

M-F M-F

9am-Noon 1pm- 3pm

Outdoor Rangers Camp

Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz for a week of outdoor discovery. We’ll enjoy nature in all its glory by hiking in and around the streams, forests and meadows around Black Hill and Little Bennett Parks. We’ll also go boating and fishing, and explore Little Seneca Lake. FOBH $270.00 Black Hill Visitor Center 176200 6/18- 6/22

9-11yrs M-F

5 Classes 9am- 3:30pm

Outdoor Rangers Camp - Extended Care FOBH $45 176201

156

9-11yrs

5 Classes

$50

6/18- 6/22

Wings of Wonder Camp

From hawks to hummingbirds, this is the camp for kids who like to learn about birds and their amazing adaptations. They’ll help take care of Meadowside’s birds of prey and learn about raptors, find out how to identify local birds, take a field trip to see osprey banding on the Patuxent, follow a bluebird trail, play games, and more.

Meadowside Nature Center 177249

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

5 Classes

$275

6/18- 6/22

Wings of Wonder Camp - Extended Care 177349

9-11yrs

5 Classes

$50

6/18- 6/22

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F

3:30pm- 5:30pm

Archaeology Leader Training Workshop for Teens

Want to become an awesome camp counselor, get hands-on archaeological experience and earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours? Sign up for this ten-day workshop! In the first week, you’ll learn the basics of archaeological methods, get CPR training, and practice creating and planning camp activities. The second week we’ll dig into the real thing! You’ll work with campers, and have an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback in our counselors’ afternoon roundtables. Call 301-840-5848 for more information.

This is a 2-week (10-day) camp.

Needwood Mansion 179049

14 & up

10 Classes

$395

6/18-22 & 6/25-29 M-F

8am- 4pm

In the Garden with Monet & Mozart

In this brand-new camp, your children will get outdoors, get physical and get creative! Heeding the call of First Lady Michelle Obama and her “Let’s Move!” Museums and Gardens national initiative, we’ll use music and art to teach children all about the living things that inhabit Brookside Gardens. We’ll encourage campers to move creatively, use their sense of smell, sight and sound in new ways, and learn new art and musical techniques in a natural setting.

The children will create works of art, fashion nature-inspired instruments, and learn to hear the music that nature plays every day in the Gardens.

Brookside Gardens 178502 178549

6-8yrs 9-11yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$275 $275

6/25- 6/29 6/25- 6/29

M-F M-F

9am- 3:30pm 9am- 3:30pm

In the Garden with Monet & Mozart - Extended Care

189699 6-8yrs 189700 9-11yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$50 $50

6/25- 6/29 6/25- 6/29

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Extreme Nature Camp

Prepare to be amazed by the mind-boggling things animals (and even plants) can do. Learn about extreme adaptations for survival, and find out which animals are record-breakers for being the biggest, smallest, fastest, and most dangerous. Are you stronger than an ant? Can you leap as far as a frog? You might be surprised! Join the active fun as we try to match the awesome abilities of our animal friends, create crazy crafts, and hold our own animal Olympics.

Locust Grove Nature Center 176399

$275

9-11yrs

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275

6/25- 6/29

Extreme Nature - Extended Care 177000 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$50

6/25- 6/29

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

MontgomeryParks.org Forest Acrobats

Animals are natural acrobats—swinging, leaping, gliding, and maneuvering through the forest tree tops and meadow’s edge. We’ll have tons of fun and get plenty of exercise as we run and play like our forest friends, learn about their lives, and find out how and why they travel.

Brookside Nature Center 174899

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275 6/25- 6/29

Forest Acrobats - Extended Care 175749 6-10yrs 175750 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

6/25- 6/29 6/25- 6/29

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F M-F

8am- 9am 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Archaeology Camp for Children

Get a hands-on introduction to archaeology in this 5-day camp. Work side-by-side with Park Archaeologists on a real-live archaeological site, and do what archaeologists do. You’ll dig it!

Call 301-840-5848 for more information.

Needwood Mansion

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9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs

5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$270 $216 $270 $270 $270

6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27

M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F

9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm 9am- 3pm

Archaeology Camp - Extended Care

Kids can practice their atlatl skills (a prehistoric hunting weapon), go on a scavenger hunt, take a paddleboat ride on Lake Needwood, play board games and more during supervised free time.

Needwood Mansion

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9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs 9-13yrs

5 Classes 4 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes 5 Classes

$63 $50 $63 $63 $63

6/25- 6/29 7/2- 7/6* 7/9- 7/13 7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27

* No camp or extended care Wednesday, July 4

M-F M,Tu,Th,F M-F M-F M-F

3pm- 5:30pm 3pm- 5:30pm 3pm- 5:30pm 3pm- 5:30pm 3pm- 5:30pm

Nature Tykes

This half-day camp is just right for preschool explorers! We’ll discover the life story of trees, follow water to see where it goes, dig into soil to discover what the worms are up to, survey an amazing array of bugs, and seek out our wild neighbors’ secrets.

Locust Grove Nature Center

176449 176799

4-5yrs 4-5yrs

4 Classes 5 Classes

* No camp Wednesday, July 4

$120 7/2- 7/6* $150 8/13- 8/17

M,Tu,Th,F M-F

9:am-Noon 9:am-Noon

Expedition Force - Northwest Branch

Where are the headwaters of Northwest Branch and where does this stream end? Who and what inhabits this body of water flowing

by Brookside Nature Center? Join us and find out! Just like intrepid explorers of the past, we’ll venture forth to track the creek from beginning to end, document our sightings, prepare our meals in the “wild,” and learn how early voyagers used natural resources and simple tools to survive their expeditions. Prepare to get wet, prepare to investigate, prepare for adventure!

Brookside Nature Center 174849

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275 7/9- 7/13

Expedition Force - Extended Care

175702 6-10yrs 175703 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

7/9- 7/13 7/9- 7/13

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F M-F

8am- 9am 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Spineless Wonders

Celebrate insects and other invertebrates—from beetles and butterflies to snails and centipedes! We’ll use nets to capture and release bugs in the meadow and aquatic critters in the stream, and search for our spineless friends in the woods. Enjoy five days of buggy bliss as we come to understand the importance of insects through outdoor exploration, crafts and games.

Locust Grove Nature Center 176450

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/9- 7/13

Spineless Wonders-Extended Care 176950 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$50

7/9- 7/13

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F

3:30pm- 5:30pm

Little House on the Prairie Camp

How did Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family live? What did they eat and how did they spend their days? We’ll explore the life and times of Laura and her family through fun activities and crafts. Meet at the Agricultural History Farm Park (18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855) each day. This is a very popular camp, so register soon!

Hosted by Meadowside Nature Center* 177800

8-13yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/9- 7/13

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

Little House on the Prairie Camp-Extended Care

177849 8-13yrs 5 Classes $50 7/9- 7/13 M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm *This camp meets at the Ag History Farm, but please direct questions and camp forms to Meadowside Nature Center.

Wild About Water

It’s a week of water-filled fun! Plan to get wet (and dirty) as we explore our way through our bit of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

We’ll compare fresh and saltwater habitats through hands-on experiences like sampling for water-dwelling animals, and performing simple water tests. Field trips will take us to see where our water comes from, how water is treated before and after we use it, and on a visit to the Chesapeake Bay. We’ll also spend time boating and fishing as we learn all about water, the plants and animals that live there, and how to take better care of our watershed. FOBH $270 Black Hill Visitor Center 177355

9-11yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/9- 7/13

M-F

Wild About Water - Extended Care FOBH $35 177353 9-11yrs

5 Classes

$38

7/9- 7/13

M-F

9am- 4pm

4pm- 5:30pm

A Garden Focus!

Learn the basics of digital nature photography by photographing one of the region’s most beautiful spots—Brookside Gardens. As they’re inspired by trees, flowers, animals, and naturally beautiful landscapes, your children will learn about F stops, shutter speeds, composition and lighting. Please bring a digital camera, spare battery and memory card with you each day.

Spend the whole day with us! Register separately for the Garden Focus Lunch Break (bring your lunch) and Green Thumb Garden Club (see next page) in the afternoon.

Brookside Gardens 178649

9-11yrs

5 Classes

$150

A Garden Focus – Lunch Break 189701 9-11yrs

5 Classes

$25

7/9- 7/13

M-F

9am-Noon

7/9- 7/13 M-F

Noon- 1pm

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Green Thumb Garden Club

The Green Thumb Garden Club will challenge campers to explore and investigate different gardens and habitats throughout Brookside Gardens’ beautiful displays and natural areas. Can plants eat insects? Why do some plants have thorns, or fuzzy leaves? How can plants survive in the desert with little water, or in a swamp with standing water? Our expert instructor will teach your children secrets of the plant kingdom: plant-animal interdependence, plant growth and products, plant habitats and adaptations, and specific animals and insects often found in a garden. Campers will plant and take home vegetable, succulent and butterfly container gardens.

Brookside Gardens

178749 178800

9-11yrs 9-14yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$150 $150

7/9- 7/13 7/30- 8/3

M-F M-F

Green Thumb Garden Camp – Extended Care

189799 189800

9-11yrs 9-14yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$38 $38

7/9- 7/13 7/30- 8/3

M-F M-F

1pm- 4pm 1pm- 4pm

4pm- 5:30pm 4pm- 5:30pm

Animal Discovery Camp

Find out about the animals that make our park their home— birds, mammals, fish, insects, reptiles, and more. We’ll explore places where our local animals live, eat, and grow; learn how to be good caretakers of our local wildlife; and create special nature projects to take home and treasure. Spend the whole day with us! Register separately for Animal Discovery Lunch Break (bring your lunch) and Ponds, Puddles & Pools in the afternoon.

Meadowside Nature Center 177900 6-8yrs

5 Classes

$135

7/16- 7/20

Animal Discovery Camp – Lunch Break 177949 6-8yrs

5 Classes

$25

7/16- 7/20

M-F

9am- Noon

M-F

Noon- 1pm

Ponds, Puddles & Pools

Can’t resist getting wet on a hot summer day? Join us in water play and explorations. We’ll learn about and enjoy different types of water habitats and the many animals that swim, hop, or sneak along the water’s edge. Each day we’ll learn about something wet, wild and wonderful!

Meadowside Nature Center 177950 6-8yrs

5 Classes

$135

7/16- 7/20

Ponds, Puddles & Pools – Extended Care 177951 6-8yrs

5 Classes

$38

7/16- 7/20

M-F

1pm- 4pm

M-F

4pm- 5:30pm

Native Ways Camp

Long before Europeans came to this land, the Native Americans knew it, revered it and were shaped by it. Learning through experience, campers will gain an understanding of the Mid-Atlantic tribes’ way of life, their pasttimes, beliefs, diet, traditions, crafts and skills.

Special activities may include primitive fire-starting, weaving, pottery making, wood crafts and fishing. A special full-day trip to a reconstructed Piscataway village on the Patuxent River may also be part of our exploratory journey. Fee covers the cost of the field trip.

Brookside Nature Center 174600

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$285

7/16- 7/20

Native Ways Camp – Extended Care 179549 6-10yrs 179550 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

7/16- 7/20 7/16- 7/20

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 8am- 9am M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Nature Film School Camp

How do nature documentaries get made?

Do animals show up on cue? How does a filmmaker decide what to document, and why? Campers will learn from experts how to design and document natural subjects, and produce a film to screen for friends and family.

Locust Grove Nature Center 176499

5 Classes

$275

7/16- 7/20

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

Nature Film School Camp – Extended Care 176500 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$50

7/16- 7/20

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Camp

Would you like to be a Brookside Nature Center Camp Counselor?

This camp will prepare you for that role! As a CIT, you’ll shadow Park Naturalists, camp teachers and counselors to learn about environmental monitoring, animal tracking, plant/animal identification, and tried-and-true nature crafts. You’ll also practice sharing your new-found knowledge with younger campers, learn about group dynamics, exercise decision-making skills, and learn to effectively lead a group while having fun at camp.

Brookside Nature Center 174900

13-15yrs

5 Classes

$275

CIT Camp – Extended Care

175701 13-15yrs 175704 13-15yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

7/16- 7/20

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

7/16- 7/20 7/16- 7/20

M-F 8am- 9am M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Growing Green Gardening Camp

This camp brings together the worlds of science, nature and art to encourage children to appreciate all things green! Campers will have fun exploring the gardens and learning about the fascinating world of plants and gardening. We’ll make creative gardening crafts using herbs and other natural materials, a cement garden stepping stone, plant a vegetable container garden and terrarium, and much more.

Brookside Gardens

178750 178751

9-11yrs 6-8yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$275 $275

7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27

M-F M-F

9am- 3:30pm 9am- 3:30pm

Growing Green Gardening Camp – Extended Care 189849 9-11yrs 189850 6-8yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$50 $50

7/16- 7/20 7/23- 7/27

M-F M-F

3:30- 5:30pm 3:30- 5:30pm

Nature Tales

Learn how to use puppets to tell important messages nature has to tell! Make your own puppets and a stage or two, while developing a set and script under the guidance of a professional puppeteer.

At the end of camp you’ll put on a show for friends and family!

Brookside Nature Center 190599

8-12yrs

5 Classes

$275

Nature Tales – Extended Care 190649 8-12yrs 190650 8-12yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

7/16- 7/20

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

7/16- 7/20 7/16- 7/20

M-F 8am- 9am M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Wee Little Nature Explorers

Discover the natural world! Reading stories, meeting live animals, catching bugs, and hiking are a few of the fun adventures in store for you and your child. Parents will need to stay with their children all five mornings. Register child only; no fee for accompanying adult.

Meadowside Nature Center 178250

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6-10yrs

3-5yrs

5 Classes

$85

7/23- 7/27

M-F 9:30am-11:30am

MontgomeryParks.org Earthkeepers Camp

Calling young nature lovers! Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz and explore Black Hill Regional Park’s three habitats: forest, lake and meadow. Through crafts, games, stories and hands-on activities, we’ll learn how to help take care of Mother Earth. Dress to be outside; bring water and a non-perishable lunch each day. FOBH: $170 Black Hill Visitor Center 177399

6-8yrs

5 Classes

$175

7/23- 7/27 M-F

9am- 1pm

Come investigate the wonders of water! We’ll explore Brookside Nature Center’s streams and ponds, Pine Lake and Northwest Branch to find out how they were formed and who lives in them.

As junior naturalists we’ll scout for frogs, fish, ducks and dragonflies, and learn how to catch, identify and safely release other aquatic critters. As water admirers, we’ll create artwork and crafts, and study water with simple scientific tools. Bring close-toed shoes and a small towel so we can go wading when the weather is nice.

Brookside Nature Center 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/23- 7/27

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop – Extended Care

175754 175755

6-10yrs 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

7/23- 7/27 7/23- 7/27

M-F 8am- 9am M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Discover how to live on the land in an earth-friendly way! We’ll learn about the original eco-friendly dwellers, find out how animals get the food, water and shelter they need in local habitats, explore amazing animal homes, and even try our hand at “animal architecture.” We’ll also practice skills that Native Americans and pioneers used every day as they made their homes on the land.

Locust Grove Nature Center 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/23- 7/27

Living on The Land – Extended Care 176899 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$50

7/23- 7/27

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Junior Naturalist Outdoor Adventures Camp

Explore unique habitats and see wildlife up close while playing hard at lots of great outdoor adventures. Campers will work with bird researchers in the field; hike; go kayaking; and visit a wild cave where we’ll climb, crawl, and twist through unrivaled cave formations!

Meadowside Nature Center 178249

10-12yrs

5 Classes

$325

7/23- 7/27

M-F

9am- 5pm

Little House in the Big Woods

The recollections of Laura Ingalls Wilder in her “Little House” books give us a glimpse of what it was like to grow up when America was also “growing up.” In this camp we’ll engage in many of the activities Laura did every day, from cooking over a fire and washing clothes on a washboard to making toys out of wood. We’ll also explore America’s story during the late 1800s to find out what life was like beyond the big woods. Fee includes the cost of a back-in-time field trip.

Brookside Nature Center 174799

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$285

7/30- 8/3

M-F

Little House in the Big Woods – Extended Care 175699 6-10yrs 175700 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

176599

6-10yrs

$25 $50

7/30- 8/3 7/30- 8/3

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 8am- 9am M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

5 Classes

$275

7/30- 8/3

Wild in the Woods – Extended Care 5 Classes

$50

7/30- 8/3

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Nature & Science Camp

Explore nature and science through hands-on experiments, field trips and other fun activities. We’ll...

• Experiment with things that bang, pop, and fizz • Learn about the forces of nature and see who can build the best earthquake-resistant building • Perform environmental tests and experiment with oil spill cleanups • Investigate the limits of amusement park physics by building our own roller coasters, and more!

Meadowside Nature Center 178251

8-11yrs

5 Classes

$275

7/30- 8/3

Nature & Science Camp – Extended Care 178252 8-11yrs

Living on the Land

176502

Come to a camp where it’s okay to act like wild animals! We’ll prowl, growl, swim and slither to learn about the lives of our wild neighbors. With a focus on native wildlife, we’ll explore why animals do what they do, and where in the forest they might be found.

Locust Grove Nature Center 177151 6-10yrs

Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop

175149

Wild in the Woods

5 Classes

$50

7/30- 8/3

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Botanical Art Camp

Come learn about Maryland’s natural history through its trees and wildflowers. Botanical art is a superb way of teaching careful observation and respect for nature’s diversity. Through observation techniques and fieldwork in both garden areas and natural forest, campers will learn how to journal, collect and make pressed plant specimens, then sketch, draw and paint what they’ve found.

We’ll provide students with a sketchbook and their choice of media (graphite pencils, colored pencils or watercolors). At the end of the week, students choose a favorite work of art to be matted and framed. Spend the whole day with us! Register separately for the Botanical Lunch Break (bring your lunch) and the Green Thumb Garden Club in the afternoon (see page 158, left-hand column).

Brookside Gardens 178799

9-14yrs

5 Classes

$150

7/30- 8/3

Botanical Art Camp – Lunch Break 189899 9-14yrs

5 Classes

$25

7/30- 8/3

M-F

9am- Noon

M-F

Noon- 1pm

Butterfly Flutterby

What better place to discover butterflies than Brookside Gardens’ “Wings of Fancy” live butterfly exhibit? We’ll make several visits to the exhibit and a get behind-the-scenes tour, create butterfly crafts, listen to stories, play games, plant a container butterfly garden, and learn about the best plants to attract butterflies in your own backyard.

Brookside Gardens 178849 178899

9-11yrs 6-8yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$275 $275

8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17

Butterfly Flutterby – Extended Care

189949 9-11yrs 189950 6-8yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$50 $50

8/6- 8/10 8/13- 8/17

M-F M-F

9am- 3:30pm 9am- 3:30pm

M-F M-F

3:30- 5:30pm 3:30- 5:30pm

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Naturally Creative

Explore nature through art and art through nature! Visit a different habitat each day to investigate who lives there. We’ll go dip netting in the stream, catch insects and butterflies in the meadow, and hike through the forest looking and listening for signs of insects, birds and mammals. Afterwards, we’ll use different media to draw, paint and construct our view of nature.

Projects include a birdfeeder, a gnome home, a tree craft, fish art and rock art. At camp’s end, we’ll send you home with an art supply set so that you can have fun creating nature art all year long!

Brookside Nature Center 175200

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275

8/6- 8/10

Naturally Creative - Extended Care

175751 6-10yrs 175752 6-10yrs

5 Classes 5 Classes

$25 $50

8/6- 8/10 8/6- 8/10

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F M-F

8:00am- 9:00am 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Bookworms

Let your imagination go wild in this camp for book lovers (and anyone who enjoys a good story). We’ll share stories from our favorite animal characters, and let their adventures inspire our activities. Learn about the real animals behind the story, separate animal fact from fiction, and discover what makes animals appealing as characters. Get creative as you bring your own animal characters to life through story-telling, crafts, art, poetry, puppetry, or any other way you’d like to express yourself!

Locust Grove Nature Center

176749

6-10yrs

5 Classes

$275 8/6- 8/10

Bookworms - Extended Care 177199 6-10yrs

5 Classes

$50

8/6- 8/10

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

M-F

3:30pm- 5:30pm

Ancient Pathways

Campers will get a hands-on experience of the ways in which our ancestors used the plants, stones, and bones around them for their housing, hardware store, pharmacy, and grocery. Campers will learn how to: build an emergency shelter as well as more complex variations, make fire by friction and then use fire as a tool, and use available materials to provide not only for needs but comforts.

By week’s end, you’ll know the basics of how to survive comfortably outdoors! FOBH $270.

Black Hill Visitor Center 176051

12-17yrs 5 Classes

$275 8/6- 8/10

M-F

Ancient Pathways - Extended Care FOBH $45 177099 12-17yrs 5 Classes

$50

8/6- 8/10

M-F

9am- 3:30pm

3:30pm- 5:30pm

Nuts About Nature Camp

Join us for a week of fun games, activities and outdoor exploration.

We’ll get wild about wildlife as we search for animal tracks and traces, experience migration mania, look for life under a log and splish splash around the lake and in the creek. FOBH $145 Black Hill Visitor Center 177049

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6-8yrs

5 Classes

$150

8/20- 8/24

M-F

9am- Noon

Beginning Fishing Camp

Enjoy four days of fun and adventure! We’ll teach you how, when and where to catch freshwater fish; and provide expert, hands-on instruction on balanced tackle, live bait, artificial lure selection, knots, casting, and the latest techniques. Trips to waters outside of the park will complement experience gained on Little Seneca Lake. We’ll send out an itinerary and equipment list prior to camp. Meet at the Visitor Center. FOBH $295.

Black Hill Visitor Center 176249 11-17yrs 4 Classes $300

6/26- 6/29

Tu-F

8:30am- 5pm

Dinosaurs Rock!

Step back 65 million years as we get up-close to the fossils of some of the most fascinating animals that ever lived! Have you ever seen the braincase of a T-Rex? How about a tooth or claw of one of the hunting raptors? We’ll hunt for “dinosaur” eggs, make fossils, go on an excavation, and much, much more.

When camp’s over, you’ll see why we say dinosaurs ROCK! Locust Grove Nature Center 176501 6-8yrs

4 Classes $220

7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F

9am- 3:30pm

Dinosaurs Rock - Extended Care

176504 176549

6-8yrs 4 Classes $20 6-8yrs 4 Classes $40

7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 8am- 9am 7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Fire Works Camp

Every time you strike a match or light a candle you’re receiving a gift from our ancient ancestors—fire! We’ll explore the remarkable role this gift has played in shaping civilization and how different cultures have used fire to heat, cook, fight, manufacture, and illuminate their world. We’ll start a fire without matches, dissect a firecracker, cook our own food over open flames, and bake our own clay pots—and in the meantime, learn what fire actually is. Most importantly, we’ll hear from experts how to use fire safely. Fee includes the cost of a field trip.

Brookside Nature Center 174549 6-10yrs

4 Classes $230

7/2- 7/6*

M,Tu,Th,F 9am- 3:30pm

Fire Works Camp - Extended Care 176099 6-10yrs 176149 6-10yrs

4 Classes 4 Classes

$20 7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 8am- 9am $40 7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

American Girl Camp

Enjoy crafts, games, adventures, food and fun just like the American Girls! Activities include Kit’s hobo village, Samantha’s day in the park, Molly’s “We Can Do It” recycling hike, and lots more. Most days include field trips to local sites; van transportation provided. Four-day camp (no camp Wednesday, July 4).

Meadowside Nature Center 177749 8-11yrs

4 Classes $250

7/2- 7/6*

M,Tu,Th,F

9am-3:30pm

American Girl Camp - Extended Care 177799

8-11yrs

4 Classes $40

7/2- 7/6* M,Tu,Th,F 3:30pm- 5:30pm

* No camp or extended care for these camps on Wednesday, July 4

MontgomeryParks.org Advanced Fishing Camp

Prerequisite: Beginning Fishing Camp, or experience with overhead and sidearm casting, mastery of at least one reliable knot to attach tackle to line, and ability to rig plastic worms and grubs to jig heads.

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This advanced camp will focus on building skills and techniques to effectively use a wider variety of artificial lures, and better understand fish behavior and fishing strategies. Campers will also learn care, maintenance and selection of equipment. We’ll fish a wide variety of waters, both on and off-site. Fee includes a tackle pack full of a variety of lures to use and take home. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 175999

12-17yrs

4 Classes

$300

7/2- 7/6*

M,Tu,Th,F 8:30am- 5pm

Spend four days and three nights in the great outdoors, learning all about your county parks while doing meaningful service projects (SSL-approved). By day, you’ll meet the folks who keep the parks running, from Park Managers and Park Police to natural resource experts. By night, you’ll swing through the trees at the Go Ape rope course; enjoy night hikes, campfires, and lots more! We’ll spend each night camping in beautiful Little Bennett Park. Come find out more about the big wide world Montgomery Parks has to offer!

Meadowside Nature Center

* No camp Wednesday, July 4

177499

River Adventures Kayak Camp

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Kayaking is even more fun than it looks! Learn the basics of successful kayaking on flat and gentle river waters in this beginners’ camp. We’ll cover equipment, safety, basic strokes, entries and exits (wet and dry), boat control, self-rescue, how to read the water, river hazards, safe transport of kayaks, knots and hitches, features/uses of kayaks and equipment, and more, using American Canoe Association-approved manuals and certified kayak instructors. We’ll spend our first day on Little Seneca Lake learning how to kayak on flatwater, and the other three days on local rivers (Class I moving water). Four-day camp. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 176850 12-17yrs 4 Classes $300 7/16- 7/20* M,Tu,Th,F 8:30am- 5pm 176851 12-17yrs 4 Classes $300 7/30- 8/3* M,Tu,Th,F 8:30am- 5pm Fee includes kayak rental, personal floatation devices (PFDs), and all other necessary equipment. You must be able to swim. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and bring water shoes or strapon sandals, brimmed hat, sunglasses with strap, and sunscreen. * No camp Wednesday, July 18 or Wednesday, August 1

Parent & Child Nature Art Camp

Share nature and art with your child! Together you’ll discover the plants and animals of the forest, stream and meadow while creating nature artwork and projects to treasure. We’ll send each camper home with an art set, so they can continue to explore and create nature art throughout the year.

Brookside Nature Center 175199

4-6yrs

4 Classes

$100

8/13- 8/16 M-Th

9am- Noon

Grandparent-Grandchild Nature Camp Create great memories with your grandchild as you participate together in fun outdoor activities and field trips like fishing, catching bugs, hiking, boating, and more. Please register and pay for each camper (both the young, and young at heart).

Meadowside Nature Center 178449 6 & up

4 Classes

$125

14-17yrs

4 Classes

$350

6/26- 6/29 9am Tuesday - 2pm Friday

Come with us to hike the entire Maryland section of the Appalachian Trail! We’ll start our 40-mile hike on the Maryland/Pennsylvania state line and head south along South Mountain, covering about 10 miles a day. During the day we’ll take in all the trail has to offer, including breathtaking views, local history, and some beautiful state parks. For two of the three nights, we’ll camp in shelters along the trail. On our second night, we’ll get some well-earned R&R when we tent camp at Greenbrier State Park, where we’ll enjoy swimming, canoeing and hot showers. Are you up for the challenge?

Meadowside Nature Center 177899

15-17yrs

4 Classes

$400

7/10- 7/13 9:30am Tuesday - 5pm Friday

Chesapeake Week

Explore the Chesapeake Bay and the watershed region by sailing, camping, canoeing and more! We’ll begin the week exploring the Bay by boat as we hoist our sails, trawl for fish, and analyze water samples looking for microscopic life forms. Mid-week, we’ll hop into canoes to get a more intimate look at the Bay’s waterways, camp for two nights, and go fossil hunting. We’ll close out the week by examining the lives of people who’ve made the Bay their home throughout the years, including early American colonists and Native Americans living in long house villages.

Meadowside Nature Center 178253 12-14yrs 5 Classes $385 8/6- 8/10 8am-5pm M/Tu, and 8am Wed. - 5pm Fri.

Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe Camp

Parents, do you have a secret wish to go to summer camp just like your kids? Here’s your chance! Enjoy four days of canoeing or kayaking and one overnight camping expedition with your children. In the first two days, we’ll cover the basics of flatwater and Class I moving water kayaking and canoeing, including gear, safety, basic strokes, entries and exits (wet and dry), how to read the water, and more.

On Thursday and Friday, we’ll take our boats and sleeping bags to the Chesapeake Bay to paddle and enjoy this fabulous natural resource. Fee includes kayak rental, personal flotation devices, and other necessary equipment. FOBH $295 Black Hill Visitor Center 177999 8 & up 4 Classes $300 8/13- 8/17* M & Tu 8:30am-5pm; Th & F 10am-4pm (*no camp Wed.; camp overnight Thurs.)

8/14- 8/17

Tu-F

9am- 2:30pm

You must be able to swim, and provide your own bedding (such as a sleeping bag). Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and bring water shoes or secure sandals (no flip-flops), a brimmed hat, sunglasses with keeper strap, water, and sunscreen. At least one parent/guardian (or responsible adult) per family must register with and accompany their children.

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FIELD STUDY FOR ADULTS

SPRING BREAK Spring Week in the Park

Dragonflies for Beginners

Ancient dragonflies (Protodonata) were here before the dinosaurs, with fossils dated from over 325 million years ago.

These flying predatory insects had wingspans up to 2½ feet wide! Modern-day dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) are smaller, and beautifully diverse. Dragonflies have captured the imagination of people throughout human history, and appear in the art and mythology of American Indians as well as many other cultures. In this course, we’ll identify local dragonflies and learn their natural history, folklore and mythology.

We’ll visit and take short, easy walks at several natural and man-made wetland habitats in Wheaton Regional Park, as well as other county parks. The weather may be hot, so we’ll move at a naturalist’s pace, with ample time for observation and photography. Registration fee includes instruction, van transportation, dragonfly field guide, magnifying lens, and resource notebook. Meet at Brookside Gardens each day; a detailed itinerary will be sent in advance to each registrant. Naturalist: Denise Gibbs. Rain dates: Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27.

Hosted by Black Hill Visitor Center*

189149

18 & up 3 Classes

$150 7/23- 7/25

M-W

10am- 3pm

* This class meets at Brookside Gardens, but please direct questions and correspondence to Black Hill Visitor Center.

Butterflies of the Maryland Piedmont

This 3-day (15-hour) course/workshop was created especially for adults who would like to learn or improve their butterfly identification skills, and explore the life histories of local butterflies. Our workshop will emphasize outdoor field study through visits to wild habitats in local parks, butterfly gardens, and a butterfly-rearing facility. You’ll learn how to safely handle live butterflies for close examination, rear butterflies, and scientific methods for monitoring butterflies.

We’ll also focus on butterfly conservation, discussing and demonstrating ways you can help butterflies at schools, parks, churches and backyards. Fee includes van transportation, butterfly field guide, caterpillar field guide, and caterpillar rearing cage. Space is limited to 10 individuals. Park Naturalist: Denise Gibbs.

For a detailed itinerary, please email Denise.Gibbs@MontgomeryParks.org Rain dates: Thursday, August 9 and Friday, August 10 Black Hill Visitor Center 178050

18 & up 3 Classes

$150

8/6- 8/8

M-W

9:30am- 3pm

It’s time for spring fun and games at Week in the Park! Kids will enjoy professional tennis and ice skating lessons, take nature walks, visit the Wheaton Miniature Train and Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel, and much more. Be sure to wear your walking shoes!

Wheaton Ice Arena 173550 6-12yrs 5 Classes $245 4/2-4/6 M-F 9am- 5pm

No school? No problem! On many of the days Montgomery County Public Schools are off (teacher training days, etc.), Park Play Days are on. Bring your kids for a Park Play Day full of activities, including ice skating and tennis lessons (weather permitting), arts & crafts, and fun team games and sports. Extended care is available at Cabin John for an additional fee.

Cabin John Ice Rink 173599 6-12yrs 1 Class 173600 6-12yrs 1 Class 173601 6-12yrs 1 Class 173602 6-12yrs 1 Class 173603 6-12yrs 1 Class Wheaton Ice Arena 173549 6-12yrs 1 Class 173551 6-12yrs 1 Class

$40 $40 $40 $40 $40

4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6

$40 3/30 $40 4/9

M Tu W Th F

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

F M

9am- 5pm 9am- 5pm

Park Play Day - Extended Care

Extended care is available after each Park Play Day (5-6 pm); cost is $7/hour. Please pick up your child on time (the after-hours late fee is $1/minute). Extended care is designed for children registered for Park Play Days only (not regular ice skating programs).

Cabin John Ice Rink 173604 6-12yrs 1 Class 173605 6-12yrs 1 Class 173606 6-12yrs 1 Class 173607 6-12yrs 1 Class 173608 6-12yrs 1 Class

$7 $7 $7 $7 $7

4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6

M Tu W Th F

5pm- 6pm 5pm- 6pm 5pm- 6pm 5pm- 6pm 5pm- 6pm

all aboard!

Cabin John and Wheaton Miniature Trains Saturday, March 31 - Sunday, April 8, 10am-6:00pm

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www.CabinJohnTrain.com www.WheatonTrainandCarousel.com

Both miniature trains are ready to roll through the awakening woods during Spring Break. Please check the trains’ websites or Facebook pages for weather-related updates.

Tickets are $1.75, and children under age 2 ride free with a paying adult. See p.99 for more train info!

MontgomeryParks.org

BOY SCOUT BADGES

Boy Scout Merit Badges at Brookside Nature Center

Earn your Boy Scout Badges at Brookside Nature Center! Some badges require assignments you’ll need to do before or after class time. When that’s the case, we’ll sign off on the badge once the necessary requirements are documented by the Scout and reviewed by the Park Naturalist. Please bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather.

Boy Scout Merit Badges at Meadowside Nature Center

Take some time out of your summer to get some hands-on fun and earn your Boy Scout badges at the same time! All programs are led by experienced and knowledgeable Park Naturalists at Meadowside Nature Center. Please bring a bag lunch, and dress for the weather.

Chemistry Merit Badge

Learn how chemistry is used to improve our lives and the planet’s health with hands-on experiments. Please bring a bag lunch.

Meadowside Nature Center 178499

10-17yrs 1 Class

$45

8/21

Tu

10am- 2:30pm

Environmental Science Merit Badge

Join us while we study people’s impact on the environment, and learn what we can do to reduce this impact as we examine different forms of pollution. Please remember to bring a bag lunch.

Meadowside Nature Center 178500

10-17yrs 1 Classes $45

8/22

W

10am- 2:30pm

Geology Merit Badge: Wild Cave Excursion

Come learn about cave formations, cave life, and cave complexities! On Thursday, we’ll explore geology in the classroom through hands-on activities and experiments. Then on Friday, we’ll head underground with a field trip to a wild cave in Shepherdstown WV, where we’ll climb, crawl, and twist through passages that few others venture to see. Please remember your bag lunch both days.

Meadowside Nature Center 178501

10-17yrs 2 Classes $110

8/23-8/24

Th. 10am-2pm, and Fri. 9am-5pm

Birds

Start your Boy Scout birding life here! Bring your eagle-eyed vision and keen listening skills; we’ll provide binoculars. Learn to identify common birds in the field, and how to protect birds globally.

Brookside Nature Center 174949

10-17yrs 1 Class

$50

6/19

Tu

9:30am- 3:30pm

Geology

Find out how area rocks and minerals formed millions of years ago, and what lies thousands of miles underneath. Scavenge for quartz and golden and silver schist, explore erosion and volcanism with hands-on activities, pan for minerals, explore an abandoned mica mine...and earn your badge in the process!

Brookside Nature Center 174950

10-17yrs 1 Class

$50

6/20

W

9:30am- 3:30pm

Nature

Be a scientist and explorer as you investigate the various habitats of Brookside Nature Center and share your findings with others.

Brookside Nature Center 174951

10-17yrs 1 Class

$50

6/21

Th

9:30am- 3:30pm

Environmental Science

Learn and practice skills and methods you’ll need to independently earn this badge (needed to make Eagle Scout) with intensive at-home projects. You’ll learn how to conduct experiments to find out how living things respond to changes in the environment.

Brookside Nature Center 174952

10-17yrs 1 Class

$75

6/22

F

9:30am- 3:30pm

Please Note: In accordance with the Boy Scout Advancement Policy, 10-year-old children may participate in any of the above Boy Scout Badge courses if they have completed the 5th grade, or earned the Arrow of Light Award.

Got your

ParkPASS account?

ParkPASS is the free online system you can use to sign up for Montgomery Parks classes, programs and more.

1. Go to www.ParkPASS.org 2. Click on the “My Account” tab at top right.

3. Click on the “Create New Account” button.

4. Fill in the requested information for your account’s “Main Contact.” Don’t hit the “Add Family Member” button yet.

5. Fill out your address, phone and email first, then go back up and hit the “Add Family Member” button to enter the names of your children, spouse, etc. so that each member of your family will get their own ParkPASS Customer Number.

6. Important: If you check the “Private” box on this screen, we won’t be able to send you emails about upcoming Parks special events, or anything else. We never share, rent or trade your personal information with any outside business or agency (other than the Recreation Department, which mails the Guide to both Parks and Recreation customers).

7. After you’ve filled in all the blanks, hit “Submit.”

8. Within two business days, you’ll get an email from “MCP-ParkPASS Help” with your Customer Number(s) (one for each person registered), and one Account PIN for the whole account.

9. You’re finished! Now you can use ParkPASS to register for Montgomery Parks (M-NCPPC) classes, camps, programs and more.

10. Problems or questions? Call us at 301-495-2580 (M-F, 10-2), or email MCP-ParkPassHelp@MontgomeryParks.org.

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Set up your ParkPASS account:

• Visit www.ParkPASS.org to set up your account online. See p.16 for step-by-step directions.

Please note: It can take up to two business days to activate a new account.

• If you need help, contact the ParkPASS Help Desk at 301-495-2580 (M-F, 10am-2pm), or email us at MCP-ParkPASSHelp@MontgomeryParks.org.

• Visit one of our ParkPASS facilities (see the Montgomery Parks Directory in this catalog), and they can help you set up a ParkPASS account on site.

Register for your camp(s):

Online: Register 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.ParkPASS.org • In person: Visit a ParkPASS facility (see the “Index by Location” in this catalog, and look for the facilities with “PP” next to their name).

• By phone: Use the ParkPASS automated phone registration system at 301-670-6858 (not available for all programs). Have your ParkPASS Login ID/Customer Number and Account PIN for each person you wish to register on hand.

• By mail: Fill out the registration form on the next page and mail it with payment to the facility hosting the camp you’d like to attend. *Important: Submitting this form does not guarantee a space in the requested camp or program. Please call the ParkPASS Help Desk or the facility offering the camp to make sure there are openings in the camp you want before mailing in your form. Many camps fill up very quickly—so online registration is your best bet if you’re concerned about getting into a particular camp.

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• All participants will need to complete a “Day Camp Participant Profile” form (.pdf), available to download from www.ParkPASS.org, or at the facility offering the camp you want.

• If your child requires any medication to be administered during camp hours, you’ll also need to fill out a “Day Camp Medication Form” (also available at www.ParkPASS.org).

• Submit your form/s via mail or in person at the facility offering the camp you want.

Montgomery Parks SUMMER CAMP Refund Policy If Montgomery Parks has to cancel a Summer Camp, you will be notified and receive a full credit on your ParkPASS account, or at your request, a full refund (issued in the same form as received).

To withdraw from a Montgomery Parks Summer Camp, please submit a written request to the facility hosting your camp or program at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the camp. Most facilities accept email as a “written request,” but please check with the facility hosting your camp or program.

You may choose to receive a 100% credit to your ParkPASS account for future programs or classes, or receive a refund (issued in the same form as received), less a 20% administrative fee.

If your written request is received less than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the camp, no credit or refund will be issued unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist. If your spot is filled, you may choose to receive a 100% credit to your ParkPASS account for future programs or classes, or receive a refund (issued in the same form as received), less a 20% administrative fee.

Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive a check refund. Credit card refunds can take 5-7 days to appear on your credit card account, depending on the policies of your bank/credit card company.

MontgomeryParks.org Week of... April 2-6

Spring Break Park Play Days (6-12yrs), p.162 Spring Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.162

Week of... July 9-13 (cont.)

Week of... June 4-8

Babes in the Park (2-5yrs), p.156 Parent & Child Nature Camp (3-5yrs), p.156

Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic (6 & up), p.154 Tennis Boot Camp (5-12 & 9-13yrs), p.155 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155 Wild about Water (9-11yrs), p.157

Week of... June 11-15

Week of... July 16-20

Babes in the Park (2-5yrs), p.156

Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm. (8-13yrs), p.153 Fire Works Camp (6-10yrs), p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced (12-17yrs), p.161 Nature Tykes (4-5yrs), p.157 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp (8-13yrs), p.155 Tennis & So Much More! (6-12yrs), p.155 Tennis Boot Camp (9-13yrs), p.155 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155

Week of... July 9-13

Archaeology Camp for Children (9-13), p.157 Expedition Force-NW Branch (6-10yrs), p.157 Garden Focus (9-11yrs), p.157 Green Thumb Garden Club (9-11yrs), p.158 iHike Camp (7/10-13, 15-17yrs), p.161 Little House on the Prairie (8-13yrs), p.157 Outdoor Adventure Camp (9-13yrs), p.154 Spineless Wonders (6-10yrs), p.157 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153

Week of... July 30-August 3

Botanical Art Camp (9-14yrs), p.159 Figure Skating Camp (7 & up), p.154 Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Green Thumb Garden Club (9-14yrs), p.158 Little House in the Big Woods (6-10yrs), p.159 Nature & Science Camp (8-11yrs), p.159

River Adventures Kayak Camp (4-day camp, 12-17yrs), p.161 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp (8-13yrs), p.155 Tennis & Golf Camp (9-13yrs), p.155 Tennis & So Much More! (6-12yrs), p.155 Wild in the Woods (6-10yrs), p.159 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155

Week of... August 6-10

Ancient Pathways (12-17yrs), p.160 Bookworms (6-10yrs), p.160 Butterflies-MD Pied. (8/6-8, 18 & up), p.162 Butterfly Flutterby (9-11yrs), p.159 Chesapeake Week (12-14yrs), p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp (6 & up), p.154 Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Naturally Creative (6-10yrs), p.160 Outdoor Adventure Camp (9-13yrs), p.154 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Tennis Boot Camp (5-12 & 9-13yrs), p.155 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155

Week of... August 13-17

Butterfly Flutterby (6-8yrs), p.159 Family Adv. Kayak & Canoe (8/13-17, 8 & up), p.161 Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Grandparent-Child Nature (8/14-17, 6 & up), p.161 Nature Tykes (4-5yrs), p.157 Parent & Child Nature Art (8/13-16, 4-6yrs), p.161 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic (6 & up), p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp (9-13yrs), p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp (8-13yrs), p.155 Tennis & So Much More! (6-12yrs), p.155 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155

Week of... August 20-24

Boy Scout Badges at Meadowside Nature Center (MNC), (10-17yrs), p.163 Nuts about Nature (6-8yrs), p.160 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155

Montgomery Parks Summer Camp Notes • No camps will be held on July 4 , so all 5-day camps during the week of July 4 will run four days, from July 5-8 (rates are adjusted accordingly).

• Please remember to print your ParkPASS confirmation receipt when you register online...it often contains additional information about camp locations, things to bring to camp, and more.

• All Camps require a “Day Camp Participant Profile” and “Day Camp Medication Form” to be completed and received at the camp location before camp begins (except where noted). Find both forms on ParkPASS.org, or at the hosting facility.

Index: Camps by DATE

Animal Discovery Camp (6-8yrs), p.158 Archaeology Camp for Children (9-13), p.157 Week of... June 18-22 Counselor-in-Training Camp (13-15yrs), p.158 Archaeology Leader Training (14 & up), p.156 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp (6 & up), p.154 Boy Scout Badges at Brookside Nature Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Center (BNC) (10-17yrs), p.163 Growing Green Gardening (9-11yrs), p.158 Figure Skating Camp (7 & up), p.154 Ice Hockey Camp (6-12yrs), p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm. (8-13yrs), p.153 Native Ways Camp (6-10yrs), p.158 Garden Impressionists (6-8 & 9-11yrs), p.156 Nature Film School Camp (6-10yrs), p.158 Ice Hockey Camp (6-12yrs), p.153 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Outdoor Adventure Camp (9-13yrs), p.154 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Ponds, Puddles & Pools (6-8yrs), p.158 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 River Adventures Kayak Camp Tennis & Ice Skating Camp (8-13yrs), p.155 (4-day camp, 12-17yrs), p.161 Wee Little Farmers (3-5yrs), p.156 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Wings of Wonder (9-11yrs), p.156 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Week of... June 25-29 Tennis & Golf Camp (9-13yrs), p.155 Archaeology Camp for Children (9-13), p.157 Tennis & So Much More! (6-12yrs), p.155 Archaeology Leader Training (14 & up), p.156 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155 Fishing Camp, Beg. (6/26-29, 11-17yrs), p.160 Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Week of... July 23-27 iHelp Camp (6/26-29, 14-17yrs), p.161 Archaeology Camp for Children (9-13), p.157 In the Garden w/Monet..(6-8 & 9-11yrs.), p.156 Dragonflies for Beg. (7/23-25, 18 & up), p.162 Extreme Nature Camp (6-10yrs), p.156 Earthkeepers Camp (6-8yrs), p.159 Forest Acrobats (6-10yrs), p.157 Golf & So Much More! (8-13yrs), p.153 Outdoor Adventure Camp (9-13yrs), p.154 Growing Green Gardening (6-8yrs), p.158 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Ice Hockey Camp (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Jr. Naturalist Outdoor Advent. (10-12yrs), p.159 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Living on the Land (6-10yrs), p.159 Tennis & Golf Camp (9-13yrs), p.155 Outdoor Adventure Camp (9-13yrs), p.154 Tennis Boot Camp (5-12yrs), p.155 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop (6-10yrs), p.159 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Half-Day (6-12yrs), p.153 Summer Skateboard Camp (6-13yrs), p.154 Week of... July 2-July 6 (no camps 7/4) Tennis Boot Camp (5-12 & 9-13yrs), p.155 American Girl Camp (8-11yrs), p.160 Wee Little Nature Explorers (3-5yrs), p.158 Archaeology Camp for Children (9-13), p.157 Week in the Park (6-12yrs), p.155 Dinosaurs Rock! (6-8yrs), p.160

Week of... July 30-August 3 (cont.)

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Babes in the Park, p.156

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Babes in the Park, p.156 Parent & Child Nature Camp, p.156 Wee Little Farmers, p.156 Wee Little Nature Explorers, p.158

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Babes in the Park, p.156 Nature Tykes, p.157 Parent & Child Nature Art Camp, p.161 Parent & Child Nature Camp, p.156 Wee Little Farmers, p.156 Wee Little Nature Explorers, p.158

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Babes in the Park, p.156 Nature Tykes, p.157 Parent & Child Nature Art Camp, p.161 Parent & Child Nature Camp, p.156 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Wee Little Farmers, p.156 Wee Little Nature Explorers, p.158

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Animal Discovery Camp, p.158 Bookworms, p.160 Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Dinosaurs Rock! p.160 Earthkeepers Camp, p.159 Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 Fire Works Camp, p.160 Forest Acrobats, p.157 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 Living on the Land, p.159 Native Ways Camp, p.158 Naturally Creative, p.160 Nature Film School Camp, p.158 Nuts about Nature, p.160 Parent & Child Nature Art Camp, p.161 Ponds, Puddles & Pools, p.158 Spineless Wonders, p.157 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild in the Woods, p.159

Seven (7)

Animal Discovery Camp, p.158 Bookworms, p.160 Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Dinosaurs Rock! p.160 Earthkeepers Camp, p.159 Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fire Works Camp, p.160 Forest Acrobats, p.157

Seven (7) (cont.)

Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 Living on the Land, p.159 Native Ways Camp, p.158 Naturally Creative, p.160 Nature Film School Camp, p.158 Nuts about Nature, p.160 Ponds, Puddles & Pools, p.158 Spineless Wonders, p.157 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild in the Woods, p.159

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American Girl Camp, p.160 Animal Discovery Camp, p.158 Bookworms, p.160 Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Dinosaurs Rock! p.160 Earthkeepers Camp, p.159 Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fire Works Camp, p.160 Forest Acrobats, p.157 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Living on the Land, p.159 Native Ways Camp, p.158 Naturally Creative, p.160 Nature & Science Camp, p.159 Nature Film School Camp, p.158 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Nuts about Nature, p.160 Ponds, Puddles & Pools, p.158 Spineless Wonders, p.157 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild in the Woods, p.159

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American Girl Camp, p.160 Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157 Bookworms, p.160 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fire Works Camp, p.160 Forest Acrobats, p.157 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Focus, p.157 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Living on the Land, p.159 Native Ways Camp, p.158 Naturally Creative, p.160 Nature & Science Camp, p.159 Nature Film School Camp, p.158 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 Outdoor Rangers Camp, p.156 Spineless Wonders, p.157 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159 Spring Break Park Play Days p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild about Water, p.157 Wild in the Woods, p.159 Wings of Wonder Camp, p.156

Ten (10)

American Girl Camp, p.160 Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157 Bookworms, p.160 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163

Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fire Works Camp, p.160 Forest Acrobats, p.157 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Focus, p.157 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158

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Eleven (11)

American Girl Camp, p.160 Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Boy Scout Badges at BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Garden Focus, p.157 Garden Impressionists, p.156 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Grandparent-Child Nature Camp, p.161 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Jr. Naturalist Outdoor Adventures, p.159 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Nature & Science Camp, p.159 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 Outdoor Rangers Camp, p.156 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild about Water, p.157 Wings of Wonder Camp, p.156

Twelve (12)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Chesapeake Week, p.161 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 Jr. Naturalist Outdoor Adventures, p.159 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155

Thirteen (13)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Chesapeake Week, p.161 Counselor-in-Training Camp, p.158 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Golf & So Much More!, p.153 Golf Camp, Beginner/Interm., p.153 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis Boot Camp (9-13yrs), p.155

Fourteen (14)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Leader Training, p.156 Botanical Art Camp, p.159 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Chesapeake Week, p.161 Counselor-in-Training Camp, p.158 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe , p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160

Fourteen (14) (cont.)

Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 iHelp Camp, p.161 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Fifteen (15)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Leader Training, p.156 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Counselor-in-Training Camp, p.158 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 iHelp Camp, p.161 iHike Camp, p.161 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Sixteen (16)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Leader Training, p.156 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 iHelp Camp, p.161 iHike Camp, p.161 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Seventeen (17)

Ancient Pathways, p.160 Archaeology Leader Training, p.156 Boy Scout Badges @ BNC, p.163 Boy Scout Badges @ MNC, p.163 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Fishing Camp, Beginner, p.160 Fishing Camp, Advanced, p.161 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 iHelp Camp, p.161 iHike Camp, p.161 River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Eighteen & up (18)

Archaeology Leader Training, p.156 Butterflies of the Maryland Piedmont, p.162 Dragonflies for Beginners, p.162 Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 Figure Skating Camp, p.154 Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Index: Camps by AGE

Growing Green Gardening, p.158 Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Jr. Naturalist Outdoor Adventures, p.159 Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 Little House on the Prairie, p.157 Living on the Land, p.159 Native Ways Camp, p.158 Naturally Creative, p.160 Nature & Science Camp, p.159 Nature Film School Camp, p.158 Nature Tales (8-12yrs), p.158 Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 Outdoor Rangers Camp, p.156 Spineless Wonders, p.157 Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159 Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 Spring Week in the Park, p.162 Summer Fun Ice Skating, Full/Half-Day, p.153 Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Tennis & So Much More! p.155 Tennis Boot Camp, p.155 Week in the Park, p.155 Wild about Water, p.157 Wild in the Woods, p.159 Wings of Wonder Camp, p.156

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Agricultural History Farm Park 18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855 301-670-4661 • www.AgHistoryFarm.org • Little House on the Prairie Camp, p.157 • Wee Little Farmers, p.156 Please send all correspondence and forms to Meadowside Nature Center for these camps.

Black Hill Visitor Center 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD 20841 301-916-0220 • 301-515-9520 fax www.BlackHillNature.org • Advanced Fishing Camp, p.161 • Ancient Pathways, p.160 • Babes in the Park Camp, p.156 • Beginning Fishing Camp, p.160 • Butterflies of the MD Piedmont, p.162 • Dragonflies for Beginners, p.162 (meets at Brookside Gardens)

Cabin John Ice Rink

PP

10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 301-765-8620 • 301-469-6196 fax www.CabinJohnIce.com • Freestyle (Ice Skating) Camp, p.154 • Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 • Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 • Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp, p.153 • Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154

Cabin John Regional Park 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 Call 301-495-2527 with questions.

• Outdoor Adventure Camp, p.154 • Tennis & Ice Skating Camp, p.155 Please bring your paperwork with you the first day of camp (please don’t send it earlier). See the individual camp listings for your meeting place in the park for these two camps, and additional important details.

• Earthkeepers Camp, p.159 • Family Adventures Kayak & Canoe, p.161 • Nuts About Nature, p.160 Locust Grove Nature Center PP • Outdoor Rangers Camp, p.156 • River Adventures Kayak Camp, p.161 Cabin John Regional Park • Wild About Water, p.157 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-765-8660 • 301-469-0759 fax www.LocustGroveNature.org PP Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1400 • 301-962-7878 fax www.BrooksideGardens.org

• Bookworms, p.160 • Dinosaurs Rock! p.160 • Extreme Nature Camp, p.156 • Living on the Land, p.159 • Nature Film School Camp, p.158 • Nature Tykes, p.157 • Spineless Wonders, p.157 • Wild in the Woods, p.159

• Botanical Art Camp, p.159 • Butterfly Flutterby, p.159 • Dragonflies for Beginners, p.162* • Garden Focus p.157 • Garden Impressionists, p.156 • Green Thumb Garden Club, p.158 Meadowside Nature Center PP • Growing Green Gardening Camp, p.158 • In the Garden w/Monet & Mozart, p.156 Rock Creek Regional Park * Please direct all inquiries and correspondence 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20855 301-258-4030 • 301-924-1034 fax for this course to Black Hill Visitor Center. www.MeadowsideNature.org

Brookside Nature Center

PP

1400 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-962-1480 • 301-962-8476 fax www.BrooksideNature.org • Boy Scout Merit Badges, p.163 • Counselor-in-Training Camp, p.158 • Expedition Force-NW Branch, p.157 • Fire Works Camp, p.160 • Forest Acrobats, p.157 • Little House in the Big Woods, p.159 • Native Ways Camp, p.158 • Nature Tales, p.158 • Naturally Creative, p.160 • Parent & Child Nature Art Camp, p.161 • Parent & Child Nature Camp, p.156 • Splish, Splash, Drip, Drop, p.159

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• American Girl Camp, p.160 • Animal Discovery Camp, p.158 • Boy Scout Merit Badges, p.163 • Chesapeake Week, p.161 • Grandparent-Grandchild Nature Camp, p.161 • iHelp Camp, p.161 • iHike Camp, p.161 • Junior Naturalist Outdoor Adventures Camp, p.159 • Little House on the Prairie, p.157 (meets at Ag History Farm Park) • Nature & Science Camp, p.159 • Ponds, Puddles & Pools, p.158 • Wee Little Farmers, p.156 (meets at Ag History Farm Park) • Wee Little Nature Explorers, p.158 • Wings of Wonder Camp, p.156

Needwood Mansion Rock Creek Regional Park • 301-840-5848 6700 Needwood Rd,. Derwood, MD 20855 For information on registration and programs at Needwood Mansion, please contact Meadowside Nature Center at 301-258-4030.

• Archaeology Leader Training Workshop for Teens, p.156 • Archaeology Camp for Children, p.157

Olney Manor Skate Park PP Olney Manor Recreational Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 Call 301-905-3095 with questions. www.OlneyManorSkate.com • Summer Inline Skating Camp, p.154 • Summer Skateboard Camp, p.154 Please bring your paperwork with you the first day of camp (please don’t send it earlier).

See the individual camp listings for additional important details.

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center PP Cabin John Regional Park 7801 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 301-765-8650 • 301-365-7572 fax www.CabinJohnTennis.com • Tennis & Golf Camp, p.155 • Tennis Boot Camp, p.155

S. Germantown Driving Range

PP

South Germantown Recreational Park 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 301-601-3580 • www.SGDrivingRange.com • Beginner/Intermediate Golf Camp, p.153 • Golf & So Much More! p.153

Wheaton Ice Arena

PP

11717 Orebaugh Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3000 • www.WheatonIceArena.com • Figure Skating Camp, p.154 • Ice Hockey Camp, p.153 • Spring Break Park Play Days, p.162 • Spring Week in the Park, p.162 • Synchronized Skating Clinic, p.154 • Week in the Park, p.155

Wheaton Indoor Tennis

PP

11715 Orebaugh Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902 301-905-3030 • 301-649-1576 fax www.WheatonTennis.com • Tennis & So Much More! p.155 • Tennis Boot Camp, p.155

“LOCATION” = Where camp meets at start time. Please read camp descriptions carefully for details on where to call and submit paperwork when the hosting facility is different than the camp location.

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Registration Information Montgomery County Recreation Four Ways to Register Online registration at 8 RecWeb recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov.

• Full payment must be made at time of registration. Do not submit registrations and/

or payments to the instructor at the program.

• Non-county residents must pay an additional $15.00 per participant per activity.

• Make checks and money orders payable to MCRD. Checks and money orders must include

240-777-6818 7 Fax Faxed registrations must be paid by VISA

or MasterCard. Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of faxes. To avoid duplication, do not mail your original form.

- Mail or drop off Service in person J Full Montgomery County Recreation Attention: Registrar 4010 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20902-1099 Phone: 240-777-6840 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Payment Information

name, address, home and work telephone numbers, driver’s license number, and participant’s full name. VISA or MasterCard payments are accepted. Registration form must include correct credit card number, expiration date, authorized signature, and authorized amount.

• The next opportunity to apply for financial assistance is June 18, 2012; however, it will not be available to use until July 1, 2012. Financial assistance will then be available to county residents who are recipients of assistance from other Montgomery County agencies. Eligibility is based on proof of that assistance. On June 18th, financial assistance application forms will be made available. You may obtain an application by going online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec, calling 240-777-6840, or visiting any recreation office, community center, or swim center.

• The Department of Recreation reserves the right to pursue all available options to collect any funds owed as the result of a dishonored check or credit card, charges incurred due to un­substantiated credit card disputes, or any outstanding debt.

If your check is returned unpaid, your account will be debited electronically for the original check amount and electronically or via paper for the state’s maximum allowable service fee. Payment by check constitutes authorization of these transactions. You may revoke your authorization by calling 800-666-5222 ext. 2 to arrange payment due for any outstanding checks and service fees due.

Withdrawal and Refund Guidelines Cancellation Policy: Montgomery

County Recreation (MCR) holds programs in Department community, senior and aquatic centers, public schools, park facilities and private facilities. The cancellation of MCRD scheduled programs is determined by the Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) and is announced on WTOP FM 103.5 and AM 820 and WMAL AM 630. Weekdays and weekends when schools community activities are closed due to weather conditions or other emergencies all programs are cancelled, regardless of facility.

Announce­ments will be made on the radio stations noted above.

Community centers and Aquatic centers will open for drop-in activities as conditions permit. Please call the centers directly for information.

The MCRD program message line is 240-777-6889. This recording will be updated regarding cancellations for MCRD classes, activities and sports programs.

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The withdrawal and refund policy pertains to all Recreation Department programs unless otherwise noted in the program description or facility rental agreement.

Withdrawal Request Received: Submit a Written Request: Withdrawal

Fee Charged: Mail: MCRD, Attention Refund Request No Fee Eight (8) days or more before the start 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 date of the program…

Fax: 240-777-6818 E-mail: rec.refund@montgomerycountymd.gov Online: recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov Seven (7) days or less before the start By mail, fax, or e-mail. $20 Fee per Online withdrawal not available program date of the program…

On or after the start date of By mail, fax, or e-mail. $20 Fee per the program…

Online withdrawal not available. program plus

a prorated

charge for the

number of

classes that

have met.

No requests will be considered.

No Refund After the last scheduled date of the program…

If the Department cancels a program, changes a location or time and you cannot attend, or the program is full, you will receive a full credit to your Recreation Department account or a refund. Your written request must include the participant’s name, payer’s name, address, phone number, course number, and reason for withdrawal.

All credits will be posted to your Recreation Department account unless a refund is specifically requested. All refunds will be issued to the payer in the same form (check or charge) as the payment was received. Refunds will be processed within 2-3 weeks of receipt of your written request.

MCR Registration Information

Don’t Be Confused!

Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County Parks are two separate agencies, with separate customer records, course enrollment guidelines, etc.

But we publish this catalog together, so that you can get information about all the great Montgomery County courses in one handy Program Guide.

• The Guide is color-coded for ease of use: RECREATION courses are on the YELLOW pages.

PARKS courses are on the GREEN tabbed pages.

• The Guide’s registration form is also color-coded: RECREATION = YELLOW, PARKS = GREEN

YELLOW =

Montgomery County

GREEN =

Recreation

Want to enroll in a RECREATION course?

Read the registration information on page 170, then fill out the YELLOW section of the registration form.

Want to enroll in BOTH a RECREATION course and a PARKS course?

Want to enroll in a PARKS course?

Read the registration information on page 169, then fill out the GREEN section of the registration form.

1. Make a copy of the registration form.

2. Fill out the GREEN section for the PARKS course and mail or bring it to the appropriate Parks facility with your payment (see page 169 for details).

3. Fill out the YELLOW section for the RECREATION course, and fax, mail, or bring the form to the appropriate Recreation location (see page 170 for details).

Got a question?

Call us!

240-777-6840 RECREATION

301-495-2580 PARKS

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Recreation Registration Form Main Contact (18 Years +) Last Name

First Name

Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Email

Gender

Street Address

City

Home Phone

ZIP

State Cell Phone

Work Phone

Payer Information (If different than Main Contact) Last Name

Email

Street Address

Participant’s Name (Last, First)

City

Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Check or Money Order (payable to MCRD) VISA

Please check if this is a new address/ phone/email.

First Name

Home Phone

ZIP

State

Gender (M/F)

Class/Activity Number

Title

Location

Fee

Non-County Residents include an additional $15 per participant, per activity.

MasterCard

Cardholder Name (print)

Number

Signature

Date

Program Fee Total

Exp.

Mail to: MCRD, attn: Registrar, 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 For registration assistance, please call (240) 777-6840.

FAX to: (240) 777-6818 (Credit Card Payment Only)

Online: recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov

The participant assumes all risks associated with participation in the program; the County assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in the program. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, the County encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fitness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to the County’s use of the participant’s image and likeness as shown in any photographs, videotapes, motion picture film, or electronic images and any audio recordings made of the participant’s voice in whatever way the County desires, including television print and Internet websites. Furthermore, the participant consents that such photographs, films, recordings, electronic images shall be the sole property of the County. If the participant is a minor, the parent of guardian approves his or her participation in the program. Neither the instructor nor any staff are responsible for children prior to or after scheduled program.

Participant or Parent/Guardian Signature

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Date

Parks Registration Form

Main Contact Last Name

First Name

Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Email

Gender

Street Address

City

Home Phone

State ZIP

Cell Phone

Work Phone

Payer Information (If different than Main Contact; no third-party payments or credit cards, please) Last Name

Email

Street Address

Participant’s Name (Last, First)

Please check if this is a new address/ phone/email.

First Name

Home Phone City

Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Gender (M/F)

State

Title

ZIP

Class/Activity Number

Location

Fee

Program Fee Total Save time and money! Register online at ParkPASS.org. To register for a Parks class using this form, fill in the Parks section completely, make your check or money order payable to M-NCPPC, and mail or bring both to the ParkPASS facility offering the course(s) you’d like to take. See the Parks Directory in this Guide for facility locations, or visit www.MontgomeryParks.org for more information. For help with Parks courses or registration, call us at (301) 495-2580 M-F, 10am-2pm.

The participant assumes all risks associated with participation in the program; Montgomery Parks/M-NCPPC assumes no liability for injury or damages arising from participation in the program. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, Montgomery Parks/M-NCPPC encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fitness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to Montgomery Parks/M-NCPPC’s use of the participant’s image and likeness as shown in any photographs, videotapes, motion picture film, or electronic images and any audio recordings made of the participant’s voice in whatever way Montgomery Parks/M-NCPPC desires, including television print and Internet websites. Furthermore, the participant consents that such photographs, films, recordings, electronic images shall be the sole property of Montgomery Parks/M-NCPPC. If the participant is a minor, the parent of guardian approves his or her participation in the program. Neither the instructor nor any staff are responsible for children prior to or after scheduled program.

Participant or Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

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Mail checks payable to: Montgomery Parks Foundation 9500 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20901 • 301-495-2490

Montgomery County Recreation 4010 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20902

PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Rockville, MD Permit No.138

or current resident

White Oak Community Recreation Center

Climbing wall

Located at 1700 April Lane, this 46,000 square foot center offers: • A state-of-the art exercise room • A large social hall with patio and full kitchen • A game room • A community lounge • A conference room • A classroom • An art room • A ceramics room complete with kilns • A full size gymnasium • And most exciting, White Oak has an auxiliary gymnasium featuring a climbing wall!

2 Playgrounds

Opening this Spring!

For more information, visit us at montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

White Oak also has spectacular exterior features, including: • A multipurpose field which can be used for soccer and lacrosse • A basketball court • Two outside playgrounds • And a “skate spot” with ramps and other features to challenge skaters and skateboarders

Programs will begin this summer!