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Recreation, Sports, and Leisure Activity Guide

Summer Camps • Art • Gymnastics • Camp Monocacy • Flag Football • FC Ultimate Sports • Soccer • History • Basketball • Cooking • Nature • Children’s Chorus • Dance and much more...

Special Events Egg Hunts • Rose Hill Eggstravaganza • Spring Festival • Bark In The Park • Hershey’s Track and Field • Colonial Days • Civil War Encampment

Spring Programs Gymnastics • Nature • Basketball • Art & Drawing • History • Soccer • Fitness • Spring Break Camps • Legos • Kinderdance • Volleyball • Cooking • Tennis • Flag Football • Preschool • Karate • Manners • Ballroom Dance • etc.

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6th Annual

Civil War Encampment July 10 & 11, 2010 Saturday 10-4 & Sunday 10-3 Admission $3 per spectator Living History Demonstrations, Music, Manor Tours, and Children’s Activities Reenactors register now at rosehillmuseum.com

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Rose Hill Manor Park

1611 N. Market Street • Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 600-1650 • www.rosehillmuseum.com Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation

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Welcome to the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Spring and Summer 2010 Recreater activity guide. Inside you’ll find great opportunities for you and your family from now until August.

Enjoy the Spring/Summer 2010 season!

Dance Rose Hill Camp Monocacy Nature Camps

To register call 301-600-2936

History Camps

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Summer Camps

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Puppy Training

Special Events............................4-5 Trips............................................6 Preschool....................................7-12 Youth..........................................13-16 Recreation Centers.....................17 Hershey’s Track and Field..........18 Youth Sports...............................19-22 Nature.........................................23-25 Martial Arts..................................26 Cooking......................................27-30 Outdoor.......................................31-32 Teen & Adults..............................33-35 Fitness........................................36-37 Tennis.........................................38-40 Dance.........................................41 Bark in the Park..........................42-43 Puppy Training............................44 Rose Hill.....................................45-47 Camp Monocacy.........................48 Nature Camps............................49-50 History Camps............................51 Summer Camps..........................52-61 Recreation Councils...................62 Program Locations.....................63-65 Registration Form.......................67

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Celebrate Frederick’s agricultural history with the Frederick County Farm Museum Association and Rose Hill Manor Park. Enjoy a hay ride around the park and witness the spring planting. Visit our barns to view the farm animals and learn how milk gets to your table. Enjoy a variety of crafts and help plant the children’s garden in the Manor’s backyard.

Other activities include antique and kiddie tractor pulls, music, craft vendors, and homestyle food. See our Arts Academy Section for information on our special Flower Pounding workshops on Saturday.

Ages: All ages.

Cost: Free.

Rose Hill Manor Saturday 4/24 10:00am-4:00 pm Sunday 4/25 Noon-4:00pm

March

Spring Egg Hunts

Hunt for eggs and enjoy games and prizes.

Each egg hunt will be divided into different age groups. There will be fun for the whole family.

Bring your own basket and don’t be late.

Approximate Egg Hunt Start Times: 2-3 years 10:30 am 4-5 years 10:45 am 6-8 years 11:00 am 9-10 years 11:15 am Ages: 2-10 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 9893 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 3/27 $5 Centerville Rec Center 9894 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 3/27 $5 Oakdale Rec Center 9895 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 3/27 $5 Tuscarora Rec Center 9896 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 3/27 $5

April

Join The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor as we celebrate spring with our Eggstravaganza. Bring a grass filled Easter basket to fill with crafts. Participate with stories, songs, and games and enter the age-appropriate eggroll. Pre-registration suggested.

Ages: 2-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10388 Sa 1:00-3:00 pm 4/3 $5

Bark In The Park

Enjoy a fantastic afternoon with your furry, four-legged friend, at the fourth annual Bark in the Park. Your pooch will have an opportunity to run free in one of our off-leash areas, test and sharpen his or her skills on the agility course, participate in doggy contests, make new friends and much more! Bark in the Park provides great opportunities for families to adopt a dog, learn different training techniques, sample dog related products, and visit exhibit booths. This event is sure to be a dog-gone good time! Beat the rush by preregistering now or register on site the day of the event!! Dog owners must bring a collar, leash, and proof of rabies vaccination for entry.

Ages: All ages.

Cost: $5 per dog. Limit two dogs per owner.

Utica District Park Saturday 5/8, 10308 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Doggy Contests

*Sign up to enter a contest on-site the day of the event. Free with admission to Bark in the Park. Contest start at noon. Prizes will be rewarded to winners in each category.

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Best Trick Best Kisser Best Tail Wagger Best Singer Smallest Dog/Biggest Dog Costume Contest Owner Dog Look Alike

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Rose Hill Day Festival & Antique Car Show

Join re-enactors and living historians from across the region to celebrate the role Rose Hill Manor played as an encampment site for both Union and Confederate soldiers.

Explore what life was like for both soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Activities and demonstrations include military exercises, flag signaling, cannon firing, cooking, and much more. Battles at 2pm on Saturday & Sunday.

Church service 10:30am Sunday.

Ages: All ages Cost: $3 per person each day. Fees collected on-site.

Rose Hill Manor Saturday 7/10 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday 7/11 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Antique Car Show 10:00 am-3:00 pm. FREE to spectators.

Rose Hill Manor Park Saturday 6/5 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday 6/6 Noon-4:00 pm

Colonial Re-enactor Information

6th Annual Civil War Encampment

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Ice Cream Social Noon-3:00 pm. Cost: $1 per large ice cream scoop plus 50¢ per topping

per person. Registration fee applies for Watercolor Journaling class and Mistress of the Manor program.) Fees collected on-site.

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For more information to register as a re-enactor or living historian for this event, please call 301-600-2743, or see our website www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Celebrate Frederick’s transportation history!

Visit Rose Hill Manor for a special look at the role of travel and transportation in the development of the American colonies and the growth of Frederick. Refresh with a bowl of ice cream and wander back in time with a stroll through the antique car show. Enjoy the shade of the trees on the lawn of the manor house while playing with old-fashioned toys and experiencing early American-style games. Kids-be sure to participate in the “imagination station” where you can create your own inspired craft from recycled supplies.

The Antique Car Show is sponsored by the Francis Scott Key Car Club of Frederick and features food, a car parts flea market, and car sale corral.

Ages: All ages.

Rose Hill Manor Sunday 8/15,

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Discover Frederick’s colonial heritage with living history demonstrations and activities.

Enjoy learning about daily life in the 18th century as you visit with tradesmen, Native Americans, soldiers and other pioneers. Make your own candle, learn to write with a quill pen and much more.

Ages: All ages.

Cost: Free (Manor house open for tours $3.00

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NEW! Colonial Days

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Manor House tours Noon-3:30pm. Cost: $3.00/person.

Camp Monocacy

Candlelight Camp Tours

Nature Camps

Experience what life was like for the Civil War soldier when not in battle and military exercises. This special evening candlelight tour of the Union and Confederate camps will provide living history vignettes for a look at life beyond the battlefield.

Ages: All ages Cost: $5 per person. Fees collected on-site.

Rose Hill Manor Saturday 7/10 7:00-9:00 pm

History Camps

Civil War Re-enactor Information

For more information to register as a re-enactor or living historian for this event, please call 301-600-2743, or see our website www.rosehillmuseum.com.

Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

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New York City, Your Way

Visit the “Big Apple” your way! Shop, sightsee, dine, or see a show. You decide how to spend the day in one of the greatest cities in the world. The bus will drop you off near Macy’s and then you’re on your own. Bus leaves NYC at 6 pm. Cost includes transportation and tourist information. The bus will make a brief food stop on the way there and back.

Registration closes on May 28, 2010.

Ages: All ages, a paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 18 years.

Depart from T.J. Middle School 10305 Sa 6:00am-11:00 pm 6/5 $70

Orioles Game

Let’s go O’s! There’s nothing quite like being at Camden Yards, enjoying our national pastimes. Spend an afternoon cheering for your favorite team. Cost includes ticket and transportation. Don’t forget your glove to catch a fly ball and money for a ballpark frank!

Seats in section 96 and 97.

Ages: All ages, a paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 18 years.

Depart from T.J. Middle School

vs. Washington Nationals Registration closes on June 21, 2010.

10306 Su 11:30am-6:00 pm 6/27 $50

vs. New York Yankees Registration closes on September 19, 2010.

10307 Su 11:30am-6:00 pm 9/19 $60

STOMP

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. See what all the noise is about. Show time for the 1 hour 30 minute production is 1:00 pm. The bus will leave Baltimore directly after the show.

Cost includes admission to the show and transportation. Seats are located in the middle balcony. Registration closes on March 15, 2010.

Ages: All ages, a paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 18 years.

Depart from T.J. Middle School 9785 Su 11:00-4:00 pm 3/21 $65

Amusement Park Tickets On Sale April 2010 Tickets are Cash Only & Must be purchased at: 118 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701

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The Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation will be offering discount tickets to local amusement parks Details: 301-600-2936 www.Recreater.com 6

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Art Abrakadoodle Twoosy

Tennis

This special parent/child 6-week class is often the first educational program for our Twoosys.

Children learn about color, texture and more while experimenting with new and innovative materials. Please bring $12 materials fee to first class.

Ages: 20 months-36 months.

Fountain Rock Park 9735 Tu 9:30-10:05 am 3/2 $75 9736 Tu 10:15-10:50 am 3/2 $75 10777 Tu 9:30-10:05 am 4/20 $75 10778 Tu 10:15-10:50 am 4/20 $75 Middletown Rec Center 9738 Tu 4:30-5:05 pm 3/2 $75 10781 Tu 4:30-5:05 pm 4/20 $75

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Kids get hands-on with our easy to use clay to create their favorite animals or characters before painting them.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10792 Tu 5:30-6:30 pm 4/27 $12 Emmitsburg Community Center 10793 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 5/15 $12

Young Rembrandts

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Summer Camps

Young students are so eager to learn, and a joy to teach. During our 6-week sessions, we teach your children skills that will help them grow, develop and excel while creating memories that will last a lifetime. We provide a nurturing and strong learning environment that expands Preschoolers’ image vocabulary as they draw familiar images such as fish, teddy bears, rainbows and cowboys. We’ll concentrate on the skills of drawing and coloring while we develop fine motor skills, focus, listening, staying on task, patience and spatial organization.

Ages: 3½ -5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center (No Class 5/14) 10898 F 4:30-5:30 pm 4/16 $75 Centerville Rec Center 10899 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/17 $75

History Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

Play with Clay

Nature Camps

Learning about art and how to draw is like learning a new language with DISCOVER! in this 6-week course. Much of DISCOVER! centers around teaching our preschoolers to slow down, to focus, and to see — perhaps for the first time — how the world around them is put together. They learn how they can create recognizable forms from the ‘language’ of art they are learning. We will work with high quality media and materials such as; Prisma Watercolors and Markers, Acrylics, and professional artist chalks. Sessions do not repeat. $20 supply fee due at first class.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center Session 1 (6 weeks) 10112 M 4:45-5:45 pm 3/22 $50 Session 2 (5 weeks) 10789 M 4:45-5:45 pm 5/10 $45

Children can experience art through this 3-week hands-on class. Create modern masterpieces while discovering colors, textures, and shapes. Dress for a mess (old clothes) and bring a smock.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10862 Sa 10:30-11:30 am 6/5 $25

Camp Monocacy

KidzArt: Discover!

Messy Masterpieces

Rose Hill

Join us for a “Foam-tastic” time. Make all kinds of fun foam crafts to take home.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10802 W 4:30-5:30 pm 4/14 $12

Puppy Training

Foam Creations

Dance

Abrakadoodle Mini Doodlers

Mini Doodlers gleefully create their own masterpieces using a wide range of high quality art materials in this 6-week program.

Children develop important school readiness skills such as fine motor skills, ability to listen and follow directions, cognitive skills, language and more in an enchanting environment that develops individual creativity. Please bring $12 materials fee to first class.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park 9741 Tu 11:00-11:45 am 3/2 $75 9742 Tu 11:55-12:40 pm 3/2 $75 10783 Tu 11:00-11:45 am 4/20 $75 Middletown Rec Center 10787 Tu 5:15-6:00 pm 4/20 $75

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Dance Kinderdance® Level 1

Kinderdance® Level 1 is a quality developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. This 6-week program helps develop gross motor skills, movement creativity, fitness, and body awareness. Parents may observe during the final class. Ballet shoes are required and tap shoes are optional for this class.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10828 M 4:30-5:30 pm 4/26 $58 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10832 W 4:30-5:30 pm 4/28 $58 10840 W 5:30-6:30 pm 4/28 $58 Oakdale Rec Center (no class 3/25 & 5/27) 9829 Th 4:30-5:30 pm 3/11 $58 10829 Th 4:30-5:30 pm 4/29 $58 Tuscarora Rec Center 10204 F 4:30-5:30 pm 3/12 $58 10830 F 4:30-5:30 pm 4/30 $58

Kinderdance® Level 2

Kinderdance® Level 2 is for the student who has completed at least three Kinderdance Level 1, 6-week sessions. The 6-week program teaches the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. This program builds on the skills learned in level 1, and focuses more on ballet and tap technique.

Parents may observe during the final class.

Ballet and tap shoes are required for this class.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Centerville Rec Center 9837 M 4:30-5:30 pm 3/8 $58 Oakdale Rec Center (no class 3/25 & 5/27) 9834 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 3/11 $58 10834 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 4/29 $58 Tuscarora Rec Center 10205 F 5:30-6:30 pm 3/12 $58 10833 F 5:30-6:30 pm 4/30 $58

Discovery Lil Einstein’s

Let your future scientist investigate and experience the wonderful world of science through hands-on projects in this 4-week program. Explore the weather, investigate magnets, identify the five senses, and much more.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10859 M 4:30-5:15 pm 4/5 $32 Middletown Rec Center 10860 M 5:00-5:45 pm 4/5 $32 Emmitsburg Community Center 10861 Th 5:30-6:15 pm 5/6 $32

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History Turn the Page: First Friday Fiction

Join us on the 1st Friday of each month for a story hour. We’ll read a children’s story and you’ll become part of the story as we act out parts of the book, sing-along with the characters, play games and make a craft.

Visit our website (www.rosehillmuseum.com) for the list of stories for each month. Walk-in program, fees collected on-site.

Ages: 3 and up.

Cost: $3 per child.

Rose Hill Manor 1st Friday April-December 9:30 am -10:30 am

Playtime Mondays

Come play with us! Children are encouraged to explore the museum and learn through hands-on creative play. Walk in program.

Ages: All ages. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

Cost: $3 per child. Fees collected on-site.

Rose Hill Manor 2nd & 4th Mondays April-November 9:30 am -12:30 pm

Wee Historians: Just Like Laura

Learn about life in pioneer America. Discover how children such as Laura Ingalls Wilder worked and played on America’s frontier.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10394 Sa 9:30-10:30am 5/8 $10

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Phone: 301-600-2936

Wee Historians: How does my garden grow?

Toddler Time

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Camp Monocacy

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Nature Camps

Ages: 1-4 years.

Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) 9805 M 11:00-11:45 am 3/8 9808 W 11:00-11:45 am 3/3 10813 M 11:00-11:45 am 4/26 10825 W 11:00-11:45 am 4/28 Centerville Rec Center 9816 Th 5:00-5:45 pm 3/4 9817 Th 5:45-6:30 pm 3/4 10826 Th 5:00-5:45 pm 4/29 10822 Th 5:45-6:30 pm 4/29 Oakdale Rec Center 9815 Tu 5:45-6:30 pm 3/2 10811 Tu 5:45-6:30 pm 4/27 Tuscarora Rec Center 9819 W 5:30-6:15 pm 3/3 10824 W 5:30-6:15 pm 4/28

$51 $51

Rose Hill

Ages: 2-3 years Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) 9804 M 10:15-11:00 am 3/8 9807 W 10:15-11:00 am 3/3 10817 M 10:15-11:00 am 4/26 10805 W 10:15-11:00 am 4/28

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Puppy Training

Toddlers will explore color, shapes and the world around them in these interactive programs. Programs will encourage development of language, math and motor skills while incorporating group play. Themes vary please see our website (rosehillmuseum. com) for list of upcoming programs. Preregistration suggested. $8 /Adult & Child pair and $4/each additional person.

Ages: 2-3 years.

Rose Hill Manor 11053 F 9:30-10:30 pm 4/16 $8/$4 11054 F 9:30-10:30 pm 5/21 $8/$4 11055 F 9:30-10:30 pm 6/18 $8/$4 11056 F 9:30-10:30 pm 7/16 $8/$4 11057 F 9:30-10:30 pm 8/20 $8/$4 11058 F 9:30-10:30 pm 9/17 $8/$4 11059 F 9:30-10:30 pm 10/15 $8/$4 11060 F 9:30-10:30 pm 11/19 $8/$4

Ages: 1-2 years.

Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) 9803 M 9:30-10:15 am 3/8 9806 W 9:30-10:15 am 3/3 10816 M 9:30-10:15 am 4/26 10804 W 9:30-10:15 am 4/28 Oakdale Rec Center 9814 Tu 5:00-5:45 pm 3/2 10812 Tu 5:00-5:45 pm 4/27 Tuscarora Rec Center 9818 W 4:45-5:30 pm 3/3 10823 W 4:45-5:30 pm 4/28

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Celebrate our Nation’s birthday and learn about our Founding Fathers such as Thomas Johnson. We’ll discuss important American symbols such as our flag and make a patriotic craft.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10397 F 10:30-Noon 7/2 $10

Fitness

Wee Historians: Patriotic Party

This class brings fitness to a whole new level of fun. Using balls, parachutes, instruments and more, you and your child will get a heart-healthy workout in an exciting, stressfree session. Kids will build self-confidence, socialization, coordination, balance, language, and cognitive development. One adult must attend with child(ren), who must be walking.

The 1-4 year old age group is designed for family participation; a parent may have one or more children in this class. Adult participation is required for all classes. Classes run for 6-weeks.

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Gardening was the best source of food in early America. Learn about seeds and flowers in the Rose Hill Children’s Garden. Plant your own miniature garden to take home.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10396 Sa 9:30-10:30am 6/12 $10

Movement Funfit®

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History Camps Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

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Munchkin Movers – Creative Movement & Music

Sports Exploring Sports

Preschool Readiness Get Ready for Preschool!

Little All-Stars

Tiny tots move to music, create their own rhythms, play with instruments and have story time each session. Mat play, tumbling, dancing and motor-skill enhancing games included in this 4-week program.

Catoctin Rec Center Ages: 2 years.

10904 Sa 10:00-10:45 am 6/5 $24 Ages: 3 years.

10905 Sa 11:00-11:45 am 6/5 $24

During this 6-week program your child will practice skills to prepare him or her for preschool. We will focus on turn-taking with peers during play, following directions in a group setting, imitating actions to songs and finger plays during circle time, and having fun with friends. Our daily schedule includes free play, circle time, movement, snack, and story time. This inclusive group will be taught by staff from the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program.

Ages: 2 ½-3 ½ years.

Browning Building- (Pinecliff Park) 11069 F 10:00-11:30 am 4/9 $30

Moving and Shaking

Children will participate in various music and movement activities, including learning songs, playing instruments, and playing with parachutes and scarves. This 6-week class will focus on coordination, listening skills, and socialization. This inclusive group will be taught by staff from the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program.

Ages: 2 ½ - 3 ½ years.

Browning Building- (Pinecliff Park) 11070 F 12:30-1:30 pm 4/9 $30

Write on Kids…

This 6-week program uses fun and engaging activities that teach kids about letters, body awareness, numbers, sequencing and sharing to help build a solid foundation for school success. We will prepare their little hands for school using hands-on manipulatives. The focus of this program will be to develop prewriting and pre-cutting skills. This inclusive group will be taught by staff from the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Browning Building- (Pinecliff Park) 11071 Tu 10:00-11:00 am 4/6 $30

Little athletes discover a variety of sports through drills and games in this 4-week program. This program will teach fundamental motor skills used in sports. Tee-ball, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, and basketball skill stations will keep your child active for the duration.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10800 S 10:00-10:45 am 4/24 $21 10801 S 11:00-11:45 am 4/24 $21 Help your little all-star learn a variety of sports through drills and games in this 6-week program. Parent and child will be guided through skill stations and games.

Fee includes a t-shirt for children. Adult participation is required for all classes.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center Saturday starting 4/10, 10849 Sa 9:00-9:45 am 4/10 $40 10850 Sa 10:00-10:45 am 4/10 $40 10851 Sa 11:00-11:45 am 4/10 $40 Middletown Rec Center 10852 Th 4:30-5:15 pm 5/13 $40 10853 Th 5:30-6:15 pm 5/13 $40 10854 Th 6:30-7:15 pm 5/13 $40

Mini Hoopsters

Bring your little “baller” out to the gym to practice their motor skills and have fun playing basketball based games and activities. This 4-week program is designed for preschool aged children.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10864 M 5:15-6:00 pm 4/12 $32 10865 M 6:15-7:00 pm 4/12 $32

Preschool Gymnastics

In this 6-week introduction to gymnastics, boys and girls can develop strength, coordination, locomotor movement, listening skills and cooperation. Prerequisite: Child must be at least three years old when the program begins and toilet-trained. No diapers.

This is a parent/child program.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10872 Tu 6:00-6:45 pm 4/13 $48 Middletown Rec Center 10873 W 6:00-6:45 pm 4/14 $48 Tuscarora Rec Center 10871 Sa 10:00-10:45 am 4/10 $48

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Preschool Tee Ball Skills

1st Kicks Tot Soccer

Puppy Training

Designed just for preschoolers to begin learning the fundamentals of soccer and teamwork. Complete with skill stations and scrimmages. Bring shinguards for this 5-week program. Fee includes a shirt. Class will be held outside so dress weather appropriate.

This is a not a league.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Utica District Park – Field #2 10900 Su 10:00-11:00am 4/25 $40 10901 Su 11:15-12:15pm 4/25 $40 Ballenger Creek Park – Field #2 10902 Sa 10:00-11:00am 4/24 $40 10903 Sa 11:15-12:15pm 4/24 $40

Dance

Learn basic skills such as throwing, catching, batting, and team play in this fun and active program. Practice the fundamentals for 3-weeks then play 2-weeks of games.

Bring a glove. Fee includes a shirt.

Rain or shine. Program will be held outside weather permitting. This is a not a league.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10876 F 4:30-5:30 pm 4/9 $40 Oakdale Rec Center 10877 F 4:30-5:30 pm 4/9 $40 10878 F 5:45-6:45 pm 4/9 $40 Tuscarora Rec Center 10879 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/17 $40 10880 Sa 10:15-11:15 am 4/17 $40

A fun 6-week introduction for 3 and 4 year olds to the world of soccer through activity based programs. The emphasis is on a “Games Based” approach to coaching soccer within a fun learning environment. Taught by UK Elite.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Urbana Park 10885 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 4/13 $80 10886 Tu 2:00-3:00 pm 4/13 $80 Middletown Rec Center 10890 Tu 4:30-5:30 pm 4/13 $80 10891 Tu 5:30-6:30pm 4/13 $80 Old National Pike District Park 10887 Th 1:00-2:00 pm 4/15 $80 10888 Th 2:00-3:00 pm 4/15 $80 10889 Th 4:00-5:00 pm 4/15 $80 10892 Th 5:00-6:00 pm 4/15 $80

Fitness

Instructional Tee Ball

UK Petite

Tennis

Designed just for preschoolers to begin learning the fundamentals of tee-ball and teamwork. Complete with skill stations and scrimmages. Bring a glove for this 5-week program. Fee includes a shirt. This is a not a league.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Utica District Park (No class 5/8 and 5/29) 10874 Sa 11:00am-Noon 4/24 $40 10875 Sa 12:15-1:15pm 4/24 $40

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Rose Hill Camp Monocacy

Egg Hunts March 27, 2010

Nature Camps History Camps

10:00-Noon $5 per child

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

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Summer Camps

Each Hunt will be divided into different age groups.

There will be games, crafts, hunts, and fun for the whole family.

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Preschool Craft Series

Preschool Crafts Series (One-day programs) In these one-day preschool programs your child will have story time, make a theme related craft, color, play program theme games, and socialize with other preschoolers. These preschool programs are parent drop-off and pickup however; there will be a waiting area close to the Rec Room for parent convenience. Program descriptions aviable online.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Middletown Rec Center

Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) Dinosaurs Galore 10797 Th 10:00-11:00 am Earth Day Celebration 10799 Th 10:00-11:00 am Let’s Celebrate Mom! 10846 Th 10:00-11:00 am Under the Sea 10893 Th 10:00-11:00 am Let’s Celebrate Dad! 10842 Th 10:00-11:00 am

4/8

$12

4/22

$12

5/6

$12

5/27

$12

Fiesta Fun 10803 W 4:30-5:30 pm 3/31 Space Aces 10884 W 4:30-5:30 pm 4/7 Lil Princesses 10856 Tu 4:30-5:30 pm 4/13 High Tide with Pizza and Pirates 10870 F 5:00-6:00 pm 5/21

6/17

$12

Oakdale Rec Center

Catoctin Rec Center

Lil Green-Thumbs 10881 W 5:15-6:00 pm Let’s Celebrate Mom! 10848 F 6:00-7:00 pm Lil Princesses 10858 F 6:00-7:00 pm Let’s Celebrate Dad! 10844 Sa 9:00-10:00am

4/28

$12

5/7

$12

5/14

$12

6/19

$12

Centerville Rec Center

Junior Jungle 10883 F 5:00-6:00 pm Let’s Celebrate Mom! 10847 F 5:00-6:00 pm Let’s Celebrate Dad! 10843 F 5:00-6:00 pm Wild, Wild West 10897 F 5:00-6:00 pm

4/23

$12

5/7

$12

6/11

$12

7/23

$12

Outdoor

Emmitsburg Community Center Dinosaurs Galore 10794 Sa 11:00am-Noon 4/24 High Tide with Pizza and Pirates 10868 F 5:30-6:30 pm 5/21 Lil Princesses 10855 F 6:00-7:00 pm 5/28

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Lil Princesses 10857 W 5:00-6:00 pm 3/24 Dinosaurs Galore 10796 W 5:00-6:00 pm 4/7 Earth Day Celebration 10798 W 5:00-6:00 pm 4/21 High Tide with Pizza and Pirates 10869 W 5:00-6:00 pm 4/28 Let’s Celebrate Mom! 10845 M 4:30-5:30 pm 5/3 Fiesta Fun Cinco De Mayo 10803 W 5:00-6:00 pm 5/5 Junior Jungle 10882 W 5:00-6:00 pm 5/12 Wild, Wild West 10895 W 5:00-6:00 pm 5/19 Under the Sea 10894 W 5:00-6:00 pm 5/26 Let’s Celebrate Dad! 10841 W 5:00-6:00 pm 6/16

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Point of Rocks Comm Center $12 $15

Dinosaurs Galore 10795 Th 10:00-11:00 am 4/29 Wild, Wild West 10896 Tu 2:00-3:00 pm 5/11

$12 $12

$12

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Phone: 301-600-2936

Parents’ Night Out

Arts & Crafts Art Expressions at Emmitsburg CC

Rose Hill Camp Monocacy

Cartoon Drawing

Nature Camps History Camps

Learning to draw can be fun, especially when we create silly characters, funny expressions and drawing sequences that tell a joke! This delightful 6-week program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative, step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations.

Instructor: Young Rembrants Ages: 6-12 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 11117 F 5:30-6:30 pm 4/16 $75

During KidzArt students will have fun learning to draw naturally. We help students have fun using their imagination while experiencing the joy of practicing new techniques working in multiple artistic media. KidzArt helps students develop the ability to work with others while building their own self confidence through artistic expression. We will work with artist level media and materials such as; Prisma Watercolors and Markers, Acrylics, Charcoal, Pastel Chalks and more. Sessions never repeat. $20 supply fee due at first class.

Ages: 5-11 years.

Session 1 (6 weeks) Catoctin Rec Center 10104 W 5:30-6:30 pm 3/17 $50 10105 W 6:45-7:45 pm 3/17 $50 Centerville Rec Center 10106 W 4:00-5:00 pm 3/17 $50 10089 W 5:15-6:15 pm 3/17 $50 10110 Sa 1:15-2:15 pm 3/20 $50 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10101 Tu 4:30-5:30 pm 3/16 $50 10102 Tu 5:45-6:45 pm 3/16 $50 Middletown Rec Center 10090 Th 4:30-5:30 pm 3/18 $50 10091 Th 5:45-6:45 pm 3/18 $50 Tuscarora Rec Center 10100 M 3:30-4:30 pm 3/22 $50 Session 2 (5 weeks) Catoctin Rec Center 10594 W 5:30-6:30 pm 5/5 $45 10595 W 6:45-7:45 pm 5/5 $45 Centerville Rec Center 10582 W 4:00-5:00 pm 5/5 $45 10586 W 5:15-6:15 pm 5/5 $45 10592 Sa 1:15-2:15 pm 5/8 $45 Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/18 & 5/25) 10583 Tu 4:30-5:30 pm 4/27 $45 10588 Tu 5:45-6:45 pm 4/27 $45 Middletown Rec Center 10584 Th 4:30-5:30 pm 5/6 $45 10587 Th 5:45-6:45 pm 5/6 $45 Tuscarora Rec Center (3 weeks & $10 supply fee) 10593 M 3:30-4:30 pm 5/17 $25

Puppy Training

Kids learn how to bring out their inner artist with hands-on instruction. Dorothea Barrick, our highly acclaimed, professional artist, will focus on a different style and technique of art each session. All materials will be provided.

Ages: 7-13 years.

Emmitsburg Community Center Drawing (2 weeks) Covers basic skills of contour line and creating form with shading. Will be taught using pencils and charcoal.

10568 W 3:30-5:00 pm 4/21 $20 Painting (2 weeks) Using watercolor tube paints students will experiment with mixing color, application of brush strokes, and expression on watercolor paper.

10569 W 3:30-5:00 pm 5/5 $20 Printmaking (2 weeks) Two different techniques of printmaking will be taught with water base ink and specific brayers to create one-of-a-kind prints on special paper.

10570 W 3:30-5:00 pm 5/19 $20

KidzArt

Dance

Come on out and join the Adventure. This 8-week after school program will offer students a variety of fun activities to learn and have fun. Space is limited. *Participants must be picked up no later than 5:45 pm.

Ages: Grades 1-5.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10567 Tu 3:25-5:45 pm 4/13 $35

Our 6-week elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Learn the skills necessary to express creativity in a positive and nurturing environment. You’ll see increased art abilities, learning skills, selfconfidence and self-esteem.

Instructor: Young Rembrants Ages: 6-12 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10601 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 4/17 $75

Fitness

After School After School Adventures

Elementary School Drawing

Tennis

Come drop your kids off with us for a fun night of games, movies, pizza, crafts, and much more!

Ages: 5-10 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10613 Sa 5:30-9:00 pm 5/15 $19 Oakdale Rec Center 10612 Sa 5:30-9:00 pm 6/12 $19

Teen & Adults

Youth

Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

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“Fimo” Fun

Gain knowledge and new experiences through creating art with “fimo”. Use this clay like material to create a masterpiece.

Ages: 6-8 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10596 M 4:30-5:30 pm 5/17 $12

Wonderful Wednesdays: Fun with Socks

Socks help to keep your feet warm but they can also be used for fun and games. In this program we’ll learn about how socks were made in the past and about some popular toys such as sock monkeys that were made from socks. Make your own sock puppet to take home.

Ages: 5-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10389 W 4:00-5:00 pm 4/21 $10

Chess Let’s Play Chess

Compete against others your age and learn the strategic game of chess in this 6-week program. We’ll have a blast!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10729 F 4:30-5:30pm 4/9 $15

Discovery & Science Greenhouse Gardens

As the warm months approach us, you can keep plants alive indoors with a terrarium!

This miniature greenhouse will let you enjoy your plants until they have been nurtured enough to be transplanted outdoors. Find out how during this one-day program.

Ages: 6-9 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10603 F 6:00-7:00 pm 4/30 $12

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Cooking

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LEGO Adventures

Afterschool LEGO Adventures

Sticky Slimy Science

Wonderful Wednesdays: All Creatures Great & Small

Do you know why bees, sheep and cows are important? Learn about some of the animals on the farm and the products they produce that we use every day.

Ages: 5-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10391 W 4:00-5:00 pm 6/16 $10

Recycle & Give

History Camps

Everyone knows recycling is important and our ancestors knew it too so they would reuse fabric to make new clothes, crafts and other objects. Learn how you can use some of the things you have at home with felted fabric to make great gifts. We’ll make a Father’s Day gift for you to take home and give to dad.

Rose Hill Manor Ages: 5-8 years.

10402 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm 6/19 $15 Ages: 9-12 10403 Sa 1:00-2:30pm 6/19 $15

Nature Camps

Kindercombo™ is a quality developmentally designed Ballet, Tap Dance, and Fitness program. The 6-week class is broken up into 20 minutes of Ballet, 20 minutes of Tap dance, and 20 minutes of warm-up, gross motor skills, and fitness. Ballet and tap shoes are required for this class. No prior dance experience is necessary.

Ages: 6-9 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10118 M 5:30-6:30 pm 3/8 $58 10604 M 5:30-6:30 pm 4/26 $58 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10119 W 5:30-6:30 pm 3/10 $58 10605 W 5:30-6:30 pm 4/28 $58 Tuscarora Rec Center 10122 F 5:30-6:30 pm 3/12 $58 10606 F 5:30-6:30 pm 4/30 $58

Come meet the mistress of Rose Hill Manor.

Ann Grahame received the property of Rose Hill as a wedding gift and lived in the manor from the time of its construction until her death. Learn about the Grahame family and enjoy morning tea and a tour with Mrs. Grahame. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages: 8 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10401 Su 2:00-3:30 pm 6/6 $15

Camp Monocacy

Dance Kindercombo™ by Karen

Mistress of the Manor

Rose Hill

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with icky, sticky, messy goop. Be sure to wear old clothes so you can squish, squash, and mold some homemade slime. Experiment with making slime and goop.

Oakdale Rec Center Ages: 5-6 years.

10614 W 4:30-5:30 pm 6/2 $12 Ages: 6-8 years 10615 W 5:45-6:45 pm 6/2 $12

One of the popular pastimes in 19th century America was creating silhouettes. Learn how the shadows were made into art and make your own silhouette to take home.

Ages: 5-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10390 W 4:00-5:00 pm 5/19 $10

Puppy Training

Kids get a chance to experiment early during this 3-week program. Hands-on projects and cool experiments will help your child gain interest in scientific occurrences. Always dress for a mess.

Ages: 6-9 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10602 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 5/1 $25

Wonderful Wednesdays: Shadow Art

Dance

Science Explorers

Come learn about the art of felting and how felt can be used to make “flowers” and fashion items that mom will love. We’ll use felt to make a special gift for Mother’s Day. Rose Hill Manor Ages: 5-8 years.

10398 Sa 11:00 am-12:30pm 5/8 $15 Ages: 9-12 10399 Sa 1:00-2:30pm 5/8 $15

Fitness

Come join us for this great afterschool program. Children will have hands on fun, building and learning how LEGO’s can be used. They will enjoy a wide variety of activities, lesson plans and free play to help them have fun and stay on task in this 4-week program.

Ages: 8-12 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10608 F 3:45-5:45 pm 4/9 $55

History Felt, Flowers, & Fashion

Tennis

Children will have hands on fun, building and learning how LEGO’s can be used. They will enjoy a wide variety of activities, lesson plans and free play to help them have fun and stay on task in this 4-week program.

Ages: 8-12 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10607 M 5:00-7:00 pm 5/3 $55

Teen & Adults

Youth

Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

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Wonderful Wednesdays: A Turtle’s Mishap

No one likes trash especially when it gets tangled around a bird, fish or turtle. Join our sea creature puppets to learn about the importance of keeping our waterways clean and how you can help protect sea animals by keeping our oceans clean.

Ages: 5-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10392 W 4:00-5:00 pm 7/21 $10

Weaving Wonders

Weaving is an ancient art form used to make blankets, rugs, and clothing. Learn about the history of weaving; see a rug being made on our loom and practice weaving on our miniature loom. Make your own woven potholder to take home.

Rose Hill Manor Ages: 5-8 years.

10404 Sa 11:00-12:30 pm 7/31 $15 Ages: 9-12 10405 Sa 1:00-2:30 pm 7/31 $15

Samplers for kids

Children in Early America often practiced their letters and numbers, with sewing samplers.

Learn fun facts about samplers and practice basic stitches. Students will make their own sampler.

Ages: 6-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10406 Th 1:00-2:30 pm 8/5 $15

Manners Manners Can Be Fun!

Good manners and behaviors start at a young age and last a lifetime. This 2-week interactive class will teach children about being an good host and guest, telephone manners, greetings, gift giving and receiving, behavior in public places, showing respect and so much more! We will learn table manners and table settings too. Learn how to WOW your parents and teachers in this fun-filled class.

Ages: 6-8 years.

Centerville Rec Center (5/6, 5/11, 5/13, 5/18) 10609 Th/Tu 4:00-5:00 pm 5/6 $50

Manners and More

In this 4-week course, children will participate in hands on activities and be involved in role-playing through mock classroom activities. We will cover proper greetings, shaking hands, common courtesies, listening skills, telephone etiquette, and good host/guest behavior. In addition, students will learn styles of dining, table settings, behavior at the table and practice the skills they learned by eating during the last class!

Ages: 8-12 years.

Deer Crossng Rec Center(4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) 10610 Th 4:15-5:30 pm 4/8 $60

Digging History

Can you dig it? Discover how archeology helps museums identify materials from the past. See and touch artifacts from Rose Hill’s past excavation and dig up your own replica piece of history in our excavation pit.

Ages: 10-14 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10407 Sa 10:00-11:00am 8/14 $10

Wonderful Wednesdays: Kaleidoscopes

Kaleidoscopes have been treasured toys since the early 1800s. Explore the history and science behind these colorful playthings. We’ll discuss prisms and the color wheel and create our own unique kaleidoscopes.

Ages: 5-10 years.

Rose Hill Manor 10393 W 4:00-5:00 pm 8/18 $10

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Players of all abilities and levels are welcome to attend drop-in programs. There is no formal instruction during any drop-in program. All necessary equipment is provided. The Center Coordinator will monitor drop-in programs. All participants must sign a waiver and code of conduct agreement upon entering a drop-in program for the first time.

Fitness

Ages: All ages, unless otherwise noted. Children under 8 years must be supervised by an adult.

One adult may supervise up to 6 children. All programs are co-ed unless otherwise specified.

Tennis

Catoctin, Centerville, Deer Crossing, Middletown, Oakdale, and Tuscarora Recreation Centers are built through a cooperative arrangement called the “Park/School Agreement” between the Frederick County Government (on behalf of Parks and Recreation) and the Frederick County Public School System.

Teen & Adults

Recreation Centers

Cost: $2 per person per program per day. For Family & Friends, a group of three or more in a family pays a flat $5 entrance fee.

Over 18 Basketball 7:30-9:30 pm Over 18 Basketball 7:30-9:30 pm

Sun: Sun: Mon:

Friends & Family 4:30-6:30 pm Over 30 Basketball 7:00-9:00 pm Over 16 Volleyball 7:00-9:00 pm

Mon: Tues: Thurs: Sun: Sun:

Over 25 Basketball Baton Over 18 Volleyball Friends & Family Over 16 Basketball

7:00-9:00 pm 4:30-6:30 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 5:00-7:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm

Tue: Wed:

Over 18 Basketball 6:00-8:00 pm Over 18 Basketball 6:00-8:00 pm

7:15-9:15 pm 7:15-9:15 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 7:30-9:30 pm

Oakdale Rec Center (Oakdale Elementary School)

Thurs: Over 35 Basketball 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuscarora Rec Center (Tuscarora Elementary School)

Sun: Mon:

Over 30 Basketball 7:00-9:00 pm Over 16 Volleyball 7:00-9:00 pm

For an updated schedule of Drop-ins go to Recreater.com

Camp Monocacy

Emmitsburg Community Center

Over 18 Basketball Over 30 Basketball Under 18 Basketball Volleyball

Updates are listed under Recreation, Recreation Centers, and Schedules.

Nature Camps

Are you planning a Birthday Party?

History Camps

Are you tired of the same old birthday parties? Do you stress over entertaining your guests and dealing with the afterparty mess? If so, let us show you why the Frederick County Rec Centers are THE locations for your next birthday party bash!

We provide the room on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, for two hours, with plenty of space for activities/games of your choice for you to play with your guests, plus we take care of ALL the clean-up. Everyone has one; it’s how you celebrate it that counts! Call 301-600-1646 today to book.

Summer Camps

A 30 day notice is required “Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

Rose Hill

Deer Crossing Rec Center (Deer Crossing Elementary School)

Mon: Wed: Fri: Fri:

Puppy Training

Centerville Rec Center (Centerville Elementary School)

Middletown Rec Center (Middletown Primary School)

Dance

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Catoctin Rec Center (Thurmont Middle School)

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If you are a kid between 9 and 14 who loves to run, jump and throw, these games are for you!

Come on out and join in the fun by competing in basic track and field events and have a chance of a lifetime to receive an all expense paid trip to compete in the annual North American Final Meet held in Hershey, PA each year. Beginners and track enthusiasts all welcome. Everyone’s a winner because you are making the choice to get fit! The Hershey’s Track and Field Games is endorsed by the National Recreation and Park Association, USA Track & Field, and Athletics Canada, and has been solely funded by The Hershey Company since 1978. Each participant is allowed to compete in Up to 3 events. (2 running events and 1 field event or 2 field events and 1 running event) Participant’s age is determined by how old they will be on December 31, 2010.

Proof of age required at event. No cleats or track shoes allowed.

Preregistration: $3 per event.

On-site registration: $5 per event.

Check in and On-site registration: 11:00-12:00 pm Thomas Johnson High Sunday 4/18, Ages: 9-10 years.

Standing Long Jump 10733 Girls Softball Throw 10734 Girls 50 Meter 10737 Girls 100 Meter 10739 Girls 200 Meter 10741 Girls 400 Meter 10743 Girls 4 x 100 Relay 10745 Girls Ages: 11-12 years.

Standing Long Jump 10747 Girls Softball Throw 10749 Girls 100 Meter 10751 Girls 200 Meter 10753 Girls 400 Meter 10755 Girls 800 Meter 10757 Girls 4 x 100 Relay 10759 Girls

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Boys

10735

Boys

10738

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10740

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10742

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10744

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10746

Boys

10748

Boys

10750

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10752

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10754

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10756

Boys

10758

Boys

10760

Boys

Ages: 13-14 years.

Standing Long Jump 10761 Girls Softball Throw 10763 Girls 100 Meter 10765 Girls 200 Meter 10767 Girls 400 Meter 10769 Girls 800 Meter 10771 Girls 1600 Meter 10773 Girls 4 x 100 Relay 10775 Girls

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10764

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10766

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10770

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Instructional Basketball League

4/17

$55

4/17

$55

4/17

$55

4/17

$55

4/17

$55

Basketball Skills

Ages: 7-9 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10656 F 5:30-6:15 pm Middletown Rec Center 10666 Tu 5:00-5:45 pm Oakdale Rec Center 10659 Th 5:00-5:45 pm Ages: 10-12 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10667 Tu 6:00-6:45 pm Oakdale Rec Center 10658 Th 6:00-6:45 pm

4/23

$27

5/11

$27

4/22

$27

5/11

$27

4/22

$27

Camp Monocacy Nature Camps

Ages: 6-8 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10653 Th 5:30-6:15 pm 4/22 $27 Centerville Rec Center 10632 M 5:30-6:15 pm 4/19 $27 Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/7, 5/21) 10634 F 5:30-6:15 pm 4/16 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10642 Tu 5:00-5:45 pm 4/6 $27 Oakdale Rec Center 10637 M 5:30-6:15 pm 4/12 $27 Tuscarora Rec Center 10647 W 5:30-6:15 pm 4/21 $27

History Camps Summer Camps

Ages: 9-12 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10652 Th 6:30-7:15 pm 4/22 $27 Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/7, 5/21) 10635 F 6:30-7:15 pm 4/16 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10650 Tu 6:00-6:45 pm 4/6 $27 Tuscarora Rec Center 10651 W 6:30-7:15 pm 4/21 $27 “Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

Rose Hill

Enjoy learning the fundamentals of this fun, lifelong sport. Our dedicated instructors will show you how to shoot for the stars in this 5-week program.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10631 M 4:30-5:15 pm 4/19 $27 Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/7, 5/21) 10648 F 4:30-5:15 pm 4/16 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10641 Tu 4:00-4:45 pm 4/6 $27 Oakdale Rec Center 10636 M 4:30-5:15 pm 4/12 $27 Tuscarora Rec Center 10646 W 4:30-5:15 pm 4/21 $27

Down! Set! Hike! Learn basic skills like throwing and catching while having fun in this 5-week program. Come prepared to play inside or outside. Sneakers required for indoor play.

Ages: 5-6 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10660 F 4:30-5:15 pm 4/23 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10665 Tu 4:00-4:45 pm 5/11 $27 Oakdale Rec Center 10662 Th 4:00-4:45 pm 4/22 $27

Puppy Training

$55

Flag Football Flag Football Skills

Dance

Ages: 8½-10 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10624 Sa 11:30-12:30 pm Middletown Rec Center 10621 Sa 11:30-12:30 pm Oakdale Rec Center 10618 Sa 11:30-12:30 pm

4/17

Learn fundamental twirling skills, marching, and basic dance techniques in this 6-week program. The last class will feature a performance. Parents or legal guardian must be present during all activities. Batons are available at a reduced cost from the instructor.

Ages: 4-12 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/18, 5/25) 10655 Tu 4:30-5:15 pm 4/20 $40

Fitness

Ages: 7-9½ years.

Centerville Rec Center 10623 Sa 10:15-11:15 am Middletown Rec Center 10620 Sa 10:15-11:15 am Oakdale Rec Center 10627 Sa 10:15-11:15 am

Baton Baton Twirling

Tennis

Designed for first-time players or those wishing to improve fundamental skills, this program includes basic skill development through drills and scrimmages. Practice for five weeks; then, play three weeks of minigames against other locations listed (locations and game times TBA). Fee includes tee shirt.

Ages: 6-7 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10622 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/17 $55 Middletown Rec Center 10619 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/17 $55 Oakdale Rec Center 10626 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/17 $55

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NFL Youth Flag Football League

In this 8-week flag football league your child will enjoy learning new skills and have a blast. This is a 5 vs 5 league, with teams of up to 10 players. Jersey and flag belts will be provided. All games will be played at Utica Park on Saturdays. Registration deadline is Monday, March 22nd. Volunteer coaches needed. Volunteer coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 30th at 6pm at Utica Park. Games will be played on Saturdays, game times TBA. Practices will be made available during the week and will be held at coaches’ discretion. All participants must wear a mouthpiece. Team requests must be made at time of registration and will only be accepted at time of registration. Participant’s age is determined by how old they will be on September 1, 2010.

Ages: 5-14 years, please see below.

Cost: $55 per participant. $35 per head coaches’ child Utica Park Saturdays starting 4/10, game times vary between 9:00 am-6:00 pm (depending on team schedule)

Spring League Participants 10142 Ages 5-6 10143 Ages 7-8 10144 Ages 9-11 10148 Ages 12-14 boys 10149 Ages 12-14 girls

4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10

$55 $55 $55 $55 $55

Coaches Child (Must be head coach.)

10145 Ages 5-6 4/10 $35 10146 Ages 7-8 4/10 $35 10147 Ages 9-11 4/10 $35 10150 Ages 12-14 boys 4/10 $35 10151 Ages 12-14 girls 4/10 $35

Fall League Participants 11119 Ages 5-6 11120 Ages 7-8 11121 Ages 9-11 11125 Ages 12-14 boys

9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11

$55 $55 $55 $55

Coaches Child (Must be head coach.)

11122 Ages 5-6 9/11 $35 11123 Ages 7-8 9/11 $35 11124 Ages 9-11 9/11 $35 11127 Ages 12-14 boys 9/11 $35

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Flag-n-Tag Mini-Football Clinic

Learn basic skills and practice fundamentals including various aspects of the game of football during this 5-week program. Skill specific drills will enhance your child’s ability and confidence each week. Drills and instruction will cover passing, catching, blocking, kicking, etc. Non-contact instruction and all equipment provided for this outdoor program. Flags will be used for any game like drills or activities. Cleats or sneakers may be worn for all activities.

Ages: 6-8 years.

Utica Park 10668 W 5:00-6:00 pm 4/28 $32 Ballenger Creek Park 10670 Th 5:00-6:00 pm 4/29 $32 Ages: 9-11 years.

Utica Park 10669 W 6:15-7:15pm Ballenger Creek Park 10671 Th 6:15-7:15pm

4/28 $32 4/29 $32

Floor Hockey World of Floor Hockey

In this 5-week program your little Gretzky will learn the fundamentals of this world famous sport! Learn about the rules of hockey, basic skills and play fun small-sided games to help reinforce the skills learned. It’ll leave them wanting more!

Ages: 5-7 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10728 F 4:30-5:30 pm 5/14 $27

Gymnastics

Gymnastics This 8-week class will have participants tumblin’, jumpin’, and flippin’ for more. Our instructors teach skills on the floor, beam, and vault. Equipment may vary at each location.

Parents may only observe during the 1st, 4th, and final class sessions.

Ages: 4-14 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10674 Tu 5:00-6:00 pm 4/13 $65 Deer Crossing Rec Center (no class 5/31) 10673 M 5:00-6:00 pm 4/12 $65 Middletown Rec Center 10675 W 5:00-6:00 pm 4/14 $65 Tuscarora Rec Center 10672 Th 5:00-6:00 pm 4/15 $65 Tumbling for Cheerleading This 8-week program will have participants tumblin’, jumpin’, and flippin’ for more. Our instructors teach skills on cartwheels, back handspring, and other power tumbling.

Parents may observe during the 1st, 4th, and final class sessions.

Ages: 5-16 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10676 Tu 6:00-7:00 pm 4/13 $65 Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/31) 10677 M 6:00-7:00 pm 4/12 $65 Middletown Rec Center 10678 W 6:00-7:00 pm 4/14 $65 Tuscarora Rec Center 10679 Th 6:00-7:00 pm 4/15 $65

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Ages: 9-12 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10706 W 5:30-6:15 pm Middletown Rec Center 10721 Th 6:30-7:15 pm Tuscarora Rec Center 10710 M 5:30-6:15 pm

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Ages: 6-8 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10712 W 5:30-6:15 pm Deer Crossing Rec Center 10705 W 4:30-5:15 pm Middletown Rec Center 10708 Th 5:30-6:15 pm Oakdale Rec Center 10718 Tu 5:30-6:15 pm Tuscarora Rec Center 10709 M 4:30-5:15 pm

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Ages: 9-10 years.

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This 5-week skills class teaches the important skills necessary to play this great game.

Come prepared to play inside or outside.

Sneakers required for indoor play. Rain or shine!

Ages: 4-5 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10711 W 4:30-5:15 pm 4/21 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10707 Th 4:30-5:15 pm 4/8 $27 Oakdale Rec Center 10717 Tu 4:30-5:15 pm 4/27 $27

Puppy Training

Ages: 6-8 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10692 W 5:30-6:15 pm Middletown Rec Center 10700 M 5:00-5:45 pm Tuscarora Rec Center 10698 Tu 5:30-6:15 pm

Soccer Skills

Dance

This 5-week program introduces catching, throwing, kicking, and many other fun skills.

Activities include basketball, soccer, tee-ball, and more. Come prepared to play inside or outside.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10691 W 4:30-5:15 pm 4/14 $27 Middletown Rec Center 10699 M 4:00-4:45 pm 5/10 $27 Tuscarora Rec Center 10697 Tu 4:30-5:15 pm 4/20 $27

Fitness

Multi-Sport Sports Bonanza

First-time players or those wishing to improve fundamental skills can play small-side games in this clinic style program. Focus on skill development through drills, game rules and scrimmages. Program will run for 5-weeks.

This program is not a league and play is outside depending on weather.

Ages: 5-10 years, please see below.

Emmitsburg Community Center Ages: 5-6 years.

10702 Sa 9:00-9:45 am 4/24 $32 Ages: 7-8 years.

10703 Sa 10:00-10:45 am 4/24 $32 Ages: 9-10 years.

10704 Sa 11:00-11:45 am 4/24 $32

Tennis

Be introduced to the basics of the golf swing, game etiquette, and golf rules in these 4-week programs. Course is taught by a PGA Professional, who will cover the fundamentals of grip, aim, stance, and posture while making the game of golf fun. Equipment is available for use, but feel free to bring your own.

Ages: 6-13 years.

I-70 Golf Center Session I (Spring) 10680 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 4/3 $75 10683 Su 10:00-11:00 am 4/4 $75 Session II (Spring) 10681 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 5/1 $75 10682 Su 10:00-11:00 am 5/2 $75 Session III (Summer) 10687 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 6/5 $75 10684 Su 10:00-11:00 am 6/6 $75 Session IV (Summer) 10685 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 7/10 $75 10686 Su 10:00-11:00 am 7/11 $75 Session V (Summer) 10689 Sa 10:00-11:00 am 8/7 $75 10688 Su 10:00-11:00 am 8/8 $75

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After your child has completed Soccer Skills come and join our 3-week instructional game play follow up program. Game play will consist of 5 vs 5 soccer where the instructor will manage each game so that the children can focus on skills and rules of the game.

Ages: 4-5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10722 Tu 4:30-5:15 pm 6/1 $17 Ages: 6-8 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10724 W 4:30-5:15 pm Oakdale Rec Center 10723 Tu 5:30-6:15 pm Ages: 9-12 years.

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UK Elite Soccer Steps 2 Success

This 6-week program is taught by UK Elite Soccer’s professional British teachers and coaches. Working within their ‘STEPS2Success’ age appropriate curriculum, each child will develop a better understanding of soccer techniques and tactics, and will leave a better more confident player...and have a lot of fun too! Shin guards are required.

Ages: 5-6 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10727 Tu 6:30-7:30 pm 4/13 $80 Old National Pike District Park: Field 4 10726 Th 6:00-7:00 pm 4/15 $80

Tennis QuickStart Tennis

This 5-week QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment and shorter court dimensions all tailored to age and size.

Age: 5-8 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10730 M 4:00-4:45 pm 4/5 $27 10731 M 5:00-5:45 pm 4/5 $27 10732 M 6:00-6:45 pm 4/5 $27

Volleyball Pro Advantage Volleyball Prep

This program is designed to educate and prepare middle school aged participants for the game of high school volleyball. This 8-week class concentrates on basic passing, setting, hitting, serving, and team play.

Ages: 12-16 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center (No class 5/20) 10690 Th 5:30-7:00 pm 4/15 $50

Volleyball Instruction

This program is designed to accommodate each participant’s level of skill and knowledge of the sport. This 6-week program will teach offense, defense, serving, blocking and other important volleyball techniques.

Ages: 10-14 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10424 M 7:00-8:00 pm 4/12 $30

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Buzzing Honeybees

Campfire - Parachutes and Fireflies

Friendly Acre Farm Babies

Join Kim Crum and her baby farm animals at the Nature Center. Learn what it takes to feed and raise young animals. Special guests may include baby chicks, ducks, and bunnies, to name a few! You will be able to pet many of the animals during this hands-on program.

Ages: 3-6 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10324 W 9:30-10:15 am 5/5 $12 10325 W 11:00-11:45 am 5/5 $12 10326 W 12:30-1:15 pm 5/5 $12

Home School Days

Looking for ways to enhance your curriculum?

Allow our experienced naturalists to enrich your child’s studies through a multi-disciplinary approach using nature as a focus. April “Wild Wildflowers”, May “Honeybees” For the spring programs, ages will be combined - 5-12 years.

Parents are encouraged to attend, but are also required to register and pay $5.

Fountain Rock Park Ages: 5-12 years.

10328 W 10:30 am-Noon 4/21 $4/$5 10329 W 1:00-2:30 pm 4/21 $4/$5 10330 W 10:30 am-Noon 5/19 $4/$5 10331 W 1:00-2:30 pm 5/19 $4/$5 CLICK on

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“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

We have the dirt. You be the paleontologist!

You will swish, dump, and sort buckets of mud,always on the lookout for fossils and lignite (100,000,000 year old mineral from trees that were present when dinosaurs roamed)! Wear old clothes and shoes that can get wet. Paleontologists get dirty!

Ages: 6-16 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10322 Sa 10:00-11:30 am 5/8 $12 10338 Sa 10:00-11:30am 8/21 $12

History Camps

Celebrate summer with a family campfire event. Play parachute games, catch fireflies, listen to night sounds, and gather around the fire to roast marshmallows! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Children under 3 are free.

Ages: All ages.

Fountain Rock Park 10316 Sa 8:00-9:30 pm 6/26 $3 10317 Sa 8:00-9:30 pm 7/10 $3

Fossil Dirt

Nature Camps

Explore the observation hive in the Nature Center with magnifying glasses and learn about the life cycle of honeybees! Then take a short walk to view the support hives in the park. Share the fascination of honeybees!

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10314 Sa 1:00-2:30 pm 5/22 $12 10315 Sa 10:00-11:30 am 6/26 $12

Who’s a meat-eater? Plant-eater? Omnivore?

No, we’re not talking dinosaurs, but snakes, turtles, roaches, tarantulas, and the critters in the quarry pond. Get a behind the scenes look at how the staff care for the animal residents of Fountain Rock Nature Center.

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10321 Su 4:00-5:00 pm 6/27 $12

Camp Monocacy

This delightful program will be all hands-on with fun activities. Bring your imagination and a colorful bath towel to learn the life cycle of the butterfly!

Ages: 3-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10312 W 11:00-12:15 pm 6/2 $12 10313 W 1:00-2:15 pm 6/2 $12

Feeding Time

Rose Hill

Born to Be a Butterfly

Enjoy this wonderful story time about birds.

Watch and identify birds at the nature center bird feeders and take a small hike to help monitor the bluebird boxes and see who is nesting!

Ages: 4-7 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10320 Th 10:30-Noon 8/12 $12

Puppy Training

Wake up early! The birds are flying at Fountain Rock Park. Learn the basics for this fast growing hobby. With the help of the Park Naturalist, see how many birds you can identify on a leisurely walk through the park.

Bagels and juice will be served at the end of the program.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Fountain Rock Park 10311 Sa 7:30-9:00 am 5/8 $12

Feathers for Lunch

Dance

Seek out some of the most interesting creatures on earth in the meadows and woods! You’ll view them, hold them and learn how to identify them! Explore the fascinating world of insects in this fun, hands-on program.

Ages: 6-10 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10310 Sa 10:00-11:30 am 7/10 $12

Wear your old sneakers and join the Park Naturalist to explore the critters in Glade Creek. This is a hands on program!

Ages: 6-10 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10318 W 10:00-11:30 am 7/7 $12 10319 Tu 10:00-11:30 am 8/3 $12

Fitness

Beasty Bug Hunt

Critters in the Creek

Tennis

This program is created for infants! With baby in a backpack or “pouch”, the park naturalist will take parents on a leisurely walk in the park to help baby discover nature. They will use their sense of sight, smell, and touch.

Older siblings are welcome, but need to be registered also.

Ages: 0-3 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10309 Su 10:00-10:45 am 6/27 $12

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Nature

Special Events Trips Preschool Youth Youth Sports

Kids with Cameras

Seek out some of the most interesting creatures at Fountain Rock Park for great photo opportunities. Junior photographers will be able to photograph the nature center animals up close and personal. We will also take a walk through the park for some great scenic shots. All participants must bring a camera.

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10332 Sa 10:00-11:30 am 4/24 $12

Nature Babies

Explore inside and outside the nature center with your baby using his/her senses while singing along to fun songs and rhymes.

Ages: 0-2 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10333 Sa 10:00-10:45 am 7/24 $12

New! Rockin’ Rocks

You would be surprised to learn what is in your own backyard! Join spelunker, John Powers, to share his interest of rocks and minerals.

Come feel, hold, and admire the geology collection at Fountain Rock Park.

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10334 Su 1:00-2:30 pm 8/15 $12

New! Romp in the Swamp

Come join us for a romping good time as we learn to identify different frog calls, and investigate Glade Creek for critters as they come out at night! Wear old sneakers and dress to get wet. Adults are invited. Parents are free if accompanying a registered child.

Ages: 7-Adult.

Fountain Rock Park 10335 Sa 7:00-8:30 pm 5/8 $12

New! Signs of Nature

American Sign Language is a great way to communicate and has many proven benefits when taught to babies and toddlers! Come to the nature center and enjoy learning how to sign! Ages include toddlers through adults.

Parents are free if accompanying a registered child.

Ages: All Ages.

Fountain Rock Park 10336 Sa 2:00-2:45 pm 8/14 $12

Slimy or Scaly?

We’ll become biologists and investigate the slithery & slimy or dry & scaly animals at Fountain Rock Nature Center. Come and learn about our amphibian and reptile friends.

Let the animals at the nature center join you up close and personal with fun learning activities!

Ages: 3-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park 11131 Tu 10:00-11:15am 4/14 $12

Spring Campfire

Enjoy fun stories, games, and learning about the nocturnal animals of Fountain Rock Park.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a campfire without roasting marshmallows. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Children under 3 are free.

Ages: All ages.

Fountain Rock Park 10339 Sa 7:30-9:00pm 4/17 $3 10340 Sa 7:30-9:00pm 5/22 $3

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Come to the Nature Center for a hands-on party that’s full of fun and learning!

To schedule your unforgettable birthday party, call us at

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Parties held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

A 30 day notice is required.

The Little Seed

Trees Are Tremendous

Wiggly Worms

Explore composting with worms!

Help the Nature Center create its own composting bin by combining table scraps, paper, water, and red wigglers!. Come have some fun with this hands-on program and learn how to duplicate your own composter at home! Parents are free.

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10360 Sa 1:00-2:30pm 7/24 $12

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Come and enjoy learning about the many species of amphibians and reptiles that call Fountain Rock Nature Center and Park their home. Help exercise several snakes outside in the grass. Careful, don’t let them get away!

Ages: 6-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10361 F 10:00-11:30am 8/13 $12

History Camps

This story time will explore the wonders of trees, and will be especially nice on a hot, summer day! Learn to appreciate trees through stories, games, and a scavenger hunt in the park – under the tall cool trees. Indoor/ outdoor program.

Ages: 3-8 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10348 Sa 10:00-11:15 am 8/14 $12

Here’s your chance to wade into Glade Creek.

A field microscope will be used to discover tiny critters. Wear outdoor clothing and old sneakers. Parents are free!

Ages: 9-13 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10358 Sa 10:00-Noon 7/24 $12 10359 Sa 10:00-Noon 7/31 $12

Nature Camps

Visitors to Fountain Rock have always been fascinated by the turtles that live in the park - especially Toby, the nature center mascot.

The program will end with feeding the turtles in the quarry pond!

Ages: 6-10 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10346 W 10:00-11:30 am 8/11 $12 10347 Sa 2:00-3:00 pm 7/31 $12

Wetlands Adventure

Camp Monocacy

Totally Terrific Turtles

Come join us for this popular series of programs for our youngest nature lovers! In this parent/child program, we’ll explore the natural world through songs, stories, puppets, and the live animals at the Nature Center!

Each session will feature a different theme.

Sign up for one or all three! Parents are free!

Ages: 2-3 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10352 W 10:00-10:45am 4/28 $12 10349 W 11:15-Noon 4/28 $12 10350 W 1:00-1:45pm 4/28 $12 10351 W 10:00-10:45am 5/26 $12 10353 W 11:15 am-Noon 5/26 $12 10354 W 1:00-1:45pm 5/26 $12 10356 W 10:00-10:45am 6/9 $12 10357 W 11:15 am-Noon 6/9 $12 10355 W 1:00-1:45pm 6/9 $12

Rose Hill

Have your little gardener join the Park Naturalist to learn about how seeds grow with a story time. Then plant some seeds and watch them grow at home! Supplies provided.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10344 Th 11:00-12:15 pm 4/29 $12 10345 Th 1:00-2:15 pm 4/29 $12

Wee One Fun

Puppy Training

Spring has sprung and it is a busy world outside the nature center! Come and discover what’s busting out. Take a mininature hike and make a teeny tiny craft.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park 10341 Tu 11:00-12:15 pm 5/25 $12 10342 Tu 1:00-2:15 pm 5/25 $12 10343 Sa 10:00-11:15 am 6/12 $12

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Aikido Demonstration- FREE

Aikido is one of the most modern forms of the Japanese martial arts. It has been called a “gentle” martial art because it uses strictly defensive techniques of evasion, redirection, and immobilization to avoid and control the attacker. Aikido focuses on minimum effort/ maximum effect, which makes it well suited for all people regardless of age, size or gender.

This demonstration is a wonderful way to learn some basic, effective self-defense, and discover more about Aikido!

Ages: 13 years and older.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10193 Sa 10:45-11:45 am 4/17 Free

Aikido

Aikido has been called a “gentle” martial art because it uses strictly defensive techniques of evasion, redirection, and immobilization to avoid and control the attacker. Aikido focuses on minimum effort/ maximum effect, which makes it well suited for all people regardless of age, size, or gender.

This class is a wonderful way to learn some basic, effective self-defense.

Ages: 13 years and older.

Beginner Class 6-weeks Deer Crossing Rec Center 10196 Sa 10:45-11:45 am 4/24 $20 Regular Class 8-weeks Deer Crossing Rec Center 10197 Sa 9:00-10:30 am

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Fencing

In this 8-week program students will learn the footwork required to participate in fencing, along with foil introductory skills. Parents are encouraged to enroll with their children. In addition to the course fee, there is a one-time equipment fee, payable to the instructors, $10 for men and $18 for women.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center (No Class 5/31) 10234 M 7:00-8:00 pm 4/12 $55

Jodo

In this traditional Japanese martial art, develop your mind and body while learning how to use a short staff and wooden sword. Beginners learn 12 basic solo movements during this 8-week program. Advanced students combine these basic movements in response to a partner armed with a wooden sword.

Ages: 18 years and older.

Oakdale Middle Beginners 10236 Tu 7:30-8:30 pm 4/6 $15 Advanced 10237 Tu 7:30-9:30 pm 4/6 $25

Pee Wee Karate

Introductory 8-week program teaches the fundamental basic movements and exercises of Korean Karate. Emphasis is on developing concentration skills and coordination. Parents may join for an additional fee. A $12 contractor fee for insurance paid to Central Maryland Martial Arts is due at the first class.

Ages: 5-7 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10238 Tu 6:00-6:30 pm 4/6 $45

Junior Karate

This Introductory 8-week program is for 8–14 year olds teaching the fundamental basic movements and exercises of Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate). Program focuses on personal development, practical self-defense and physical fitness. Uniforms and belts are optional and may be purchased through the instructor for an additional fee. Parents may join in for an additional fee. Bring a $12 contractor fee for insurance paid to Central Maryland Martial Arts on the first class night.

Ages: 8-14 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center (No Class 5/18, 5/25) 10239 Tu 7:00-8:00 pm 4/6 $45 Middletown Rec Center 10240 Th 7:00-8:00 pm 4/8 $45 Tuscarora Rec Center 10241 Tu 6:45-7:45 pm 4/6 $45

Advanced-Beginner Fencing

In this 8-week program designed for students with prior fencing experience or who have taken the Beginners’ class, students will learn intermediate saber techniques and refine their skills. Students will have ample opportunity to practice their skills in cooperation with their classmates. If students have paid the equipment fee from the beginners’ class or have their own gear, there is no additional fee for the class.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center (No Class 5/31) 10235 M 8:00-9:00 pm 4/12 $55

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Cooking Come and join us as we offer residents of Frederick County some fun and exciting new cooking classes. These classes are economical and perfect for the working parent or the novice chef at home. See you in the kitchen!

NEW! Cake Basics

In this one day class you will spend some quality with Daddy in the kitchen. You and your daddy will make some yummy food to eat. Don’t worry about the mess, it’s all part of the fun!

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $10 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 4-7 years and older. (Adults are free) Middletown Cooking Studio 11045 Sa 10:00-1:00 pm 4/17 $25

Cooking for Kids

Join us for this fun 6-week class. Your child will learn cooking techniques, secrets, and kitchen safety. Learn how to make snacks, meals, desserts, and much more. There’s a tasting session in every class. This program is sure to satisfy your appetite.

9 Hrs. / Program $44/ Food and Supplies $24 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 10-13 years.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10219 Tu 4:30-6:00 pm 4/20 $68

NEW! Everyday Organics

History Camps

Eating organic doesn’t have to be expensive or inconvenient. In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn which organic foods give you the most for your money, where to shop, and what to cook!

3 Hrs. /Program $20 /Food and Supplies $15 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10230 M 6:00-9:00 pm 5/17 $35

Nature Camps

Learn basic cake baking, icing, and decorating techniques in this 2-week class. We’ll prepare everyday cake recipes as well as special occasion cakes.

5 Hrs. /Program $25 /Food and Supplies $25 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10228 Th 6:30-9:00 pm 4/8 $50

NEW! Daddy & Me Cooking

Camp Monocacy

Roll, pat, vent, flute, raise, and cut your way to yummy breads, pies, cookies, cakes, and other desserts. This 6-week program features baking techniques, kitchen safety, and a tasting session in every class.

9 Hrs. /Program $44/Food and Supplies $24 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 10-13 years.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10216 W 4:30-6:00 pm 5/5 $68

You and your mommy will create some yummy food in this one day class. You’ll have a blast learning about the basics of cooking, and best of all you get to eat what you make!

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $10 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 4-7 years and older. (Adults are free) Middletown Cooking Studio 11044 Sa 10:00-1:00 pm 4/10 $25

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Baking for Kids

NEW! Mommy & Me Cooking

Puppy Training

In these one day workshops we will prepare appetizers that will impress your quests. This class is a hands-on course where you get to create easy and delicious appetizers for your next occasion.

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $15 Instructor: Carla Lemons Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10227 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 5/15 $30 11040 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 5/22 $30 11041 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 5/29 $30 11042 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 6/5 $30

Learn techniques used in making stir fries in this one day workshop. We’ll prepare delicious dishes you can prepare with ease in your own home.

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $10 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 11043 Th 6:30-9:00 pm 4/22 $25

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Appetizers for Any Occasion

NEW! Stir Fry Workshop

Fitness

In this 4-week course we will be concentrating on advanced cooking practices to help the student increase their knowledge of the culinary arts. Working with formulas and guidelines we will be exploring how to use the basic cooking techniques to create complete meals without even using a recipe. Everyone who completes this class will gain a better understanding of how to prepare food.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $40 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10217 Tu 6:30-9:00 pm 4/20 $85

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Cooking French Cuisine for Everyone

In this 4-week class learn the cooking techniques that made French cooking the envy of the world. Our Chef will be discussing the different regions, their history, influences, native ingredients and together we will prepare complete meals that you will be able to make in your own home. Don’t miss out on this terrific new class.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $40 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10249 Tu 6:30-9:00 pm 6/15 $85

NEW! Go Gluten Free

Eating gluten free is easier than it used to be, but gluten lurks everywhere in prepared foods! If you or a family member has a gluten intolerance, sign up to learn how to prepare tasty, budget conscious, gluten free recipes.

In this 2-week class we’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes. We’ll also talk about how to recognize “hidden” gluten product labels, and where to shop for gluten free ingredients.

5 Hrs. /Program $25 /Food and Supplies $25 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10229 Sa 6:30-9:00 pm 4/24 $50

Turn off the TV and let’s cook! In this handson class, kids will explore a variety of foods and expand their cooking knowledge. This camp will cover more advanced cooking skills and techniques. Dining etiquette, knife skills and nutrition will all be covered. Participants will learn nutritious recipes for every meal of the day that they can prepare and serve themselves.

15 Hrs. /Program $100 /Food & Supplies $40 Middletown Cooking Studio Ages: 7-10 years.

10251 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 6/28-7/2 $140 Ages: 11-14 years.

10252 M-F 5:30-8:30 pm 7/19-7/23 $140

Culinary Boot Camp

In these one day workshops we will cover the basics for the beginner cook. We will cover kitchen equipment and basic knife skills. This class will include demonstrations as well as hands-on participation.

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $15 Instructor: Carla Lemons Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10226 M 6:30-9:00 pm 4/5 $30 11046 M 6:30-9:00 pm 4/12 $30 11047 M 6:30-9:00 pm 4/19 $30 11048 M 6:30-9:00 pm 4/26 $30

Grilling for Everybody

NEW! Kitchen Basics for Teens

Healthy Cooking for Everyone

Simply Seafood

Join us for 4-weeks as we gain hands-on experience using a smoker, propane, and charcoal grills. Of course we eat what we cook.

10 Hrs. /Program$45 /Food and Supplies $60 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Old National Pike District Park- Shelter 1 10214 M 6:30-9:00 pm 5/3 $105 Forget the fad diets and join our Chef as we discover different ideas to healthy eating. In this 4-week class learn how to cut the fat and sugar out of your diet and create meals that are simple to prepare and delicious to eat.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $40 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10223 Tu 6:30-9:00 pm 5/18 $85

More Grilling for Everybody

This is the perfect place to start for the teen that is old enough to cook alone but doesn’t know where to start. In this 4-week class we’ll learn basic cooking techniques, and simple, versatile recipes for every meal.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $35 Instructor: Kate O’Leary Ages: 14-17 years Middletown Cooking Studio 10231 F 6:30-9:00 pm 5/14 $80 Love seafood but feel too intimidated trying to cook it? Join us for this 2-week course and learn to prepare seafood like a professional.

This course will cover everything from choosing the best seafood, nutrition and the easy techniques for preparing some truly memorable meals.

5 Hrs. /Program $23 /Food and Supplies $30 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10250 W 6:30-9:00 pm 6/23 $53

Get a second helping of tasty treats from the grill in this 4-week class everyone can enjoy and learn from.

10 Hrs. /Program$45 /Food and Supplies $60 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Old National Pike District Park- Shelter 1 10248 M 6:30-9:00 pm 6/7 $105

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The Flavors of Asia

NEW! Date Night

Grab your significant other and join us for a night of cooking. You and your partner will work together to create a delicious meal and dessert that will be both memorable and romantic. Cost is per couple.

2.5 Hrs. /Program $30 /Food and Supplies $30 Instructor: Carla Lemons Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 11051 F 6:30-9:00 pm 4/9 $60 11052 F 6:30-9:00 pm 4/16 $60

Dance

In this 4-week class we will be exploring the exotic tastes of the Far East. Learning these simple cooking techniques will help you recreate these wonderful dishes from China, Philippines, Thailand and more, all in your own home.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $40 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10218 W 6:30-9:00 pm 4/28 $85

Entertaining guests can be more fun when focused around a theme. In these one day workshops you will be preparing recipes that are the perfect companions for events such as a deck party or a cozy cocktail party.

2.5 Hrs. /Program $15 /Food and Supplies $15 Instructor: Carla Lemons Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10225 F 6:30-9:00 pm 4/23 $30 11050 F 6:30-9:00 pm 4/30 $30

Fitness

Themed Entertaining

Eating a salad every day offers numerous health benefits. It is one of the simplest and healthiest foods you can eat. In this 2-week class we will focus on a variety of soups and salads and flavorful homemade dressings.

5 Hrs. /Program $25 /Food and Supplies $25 Instructor: Carla Lemons Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10224 Th 6:30-9:00 pm 5/13 $50 11049 Th 6:30-9:00 pm 5/27 $50

Tennis

Summer Salad Series

Teen & Adults

Cooking

The Italian Table

Puppy Training

After teaching Italian Regional cooking for 15 years our Chef knows a thing or two about the cuisine of the fascinating and diverse country.

Join us for this 4-week class as he shares the very best of the dishes he has mastered and the tricks and techniques used to bring these meals into your home. Tiramisu, Chicken Marsala, Shrimp Scampi are but a few of the dishes he is ready to help introduce into your home.

10 Hrs. /Program $45 /Food and Supplies $40 Instructor: Buck Reed Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Cooking Studio 10221 W 6:30-9:00 pm 5/26 $85

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Muffin Batter • 2 c flour • 1/2 c sugar • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 eggs, slightly beaten • 1 c yogurt (lemon or vanilla – or experiment!)

• 1/2 c vegetable oil (or unsweetened applesauce) • 1 c fresh blueberries, rinsed

Streusel Topping • 1/4 c flour • 1/3 c sugar • 2 T butter

Baking Instructions Heat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, and oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture all at once, and stir until just moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill 14-16 lined muffin cups.

For streusel, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles small crumbs. Top each muffin with about 1 Tablespoon streusel. Bake 18-20 minutes, cool in pan 10 minutes.

Nature

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“Best Blueberry Muffins Ever” from Kate O’Leary

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Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375°, grease a 9×9 baking dish, and bake 25-30 minutes to make blueberry coffee cake.

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River Adventure Trips

Ages: 6 years and older. Enjoy the peaceful and scenic Monocacy River as we put in near Thurmont and take-out near Walkersville.

Meeting Location TBD 10374 Sa 9:30 am- appx. 3:30 pm 5/15 Ages: 6 years and older. We’ll be paddling through the heart of Frederick to Pine Cliff park on the south side.

Meeting Location TBD 10375 Su 9:30 am- appx. 3:30 pm 5/23

Puppy Training

Lower Monocacy

Ages: 6 years and older. We will be riding the Potomac current from Brunswick south past Point of Rocks to the Mouth of the Monocacy River near Dickerson, MD. This is an excellent trip for first time paddlers, those looking take a dip and those with cameras.

The river along this section is usually teeming with wildlife and quite possibly we’ll spot a bald eagle or two. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $63 per canoe, non-refundable.

Meeting Location TBD 10377 Su 10:00 am- appx. 3:30 pm 6/27 10378 Sa 10:00 am- appx. 3:30 pm 7/24

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Middle Monocacy

Middle Potomac

Fitness

Upper Monocacy

Tennis

Join us for the entire day as we embark on a journey in the great outdoors. Learn the basics of navigating a canoe, enjoy lunch on the river bank, and meet new friends all while getting a great workout. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up for as many of these trips as you like. All you need is a lunch and appropriate clothing for each daily activity. Detailed trip info will be mailed or received via phone call prior to the trip date. Inclement Weather Program Cancellation Line: 301-600-6291.

Ages: 6 years and older. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Cost: $63 per canoe, non-refundable. (canoe capacity: 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child).

Teen & Adults

Outdoor

Ages: 6 years and older. We’ll put in near Buckeystown and take-out near at the Mouth of the Monocacy.

Meeting Location TBD 10376 Su 9:30 am- appx. 3:30 pm 6/6

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Hikes

General Information: We will be transporting hikers via county vans. Dress weather appropriate and bring water/snacks in backpack. Hike info will be emailed 3 days prior to hike date.

Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

Hike Description: Approx 8.0 mile rocky circuit hike from West View via White Trail to Northern Peaks Trail to White Rocks and back via the Blue Trail around the summit.

Highlights: West View, White Rocks View, Bill Lambert Overlook Difficulty: moderate Ages: 16 years and older. (Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult) Meet at Rose Hill Manor Park Individual 10362 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm 4/17 $20 Parent/Child Pair 10363 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm 4/17 $30

Greenbrier State Park Hike

Hike Description: Approx 8.0 mile circuit Highlights: views of Greenbrier Lake Difficulty: easy to moderate Ages: 16 years and older. (Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.)

Meet at Rose Hill Manor Park Individual 10364 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm 5/22 $20 Parent/Child Pair 10365 Sa 9:00am-4:00pm 5/22 $30

Frederick Watershed Hike

Hike Description: 9 mile- hilly, rocky, wooded circuit hike from White Rocks along Catoctin Trail and other connecting trails. Bail-out point possible along hike route for the weak and weary.

Highlights: Scenic streamside lunch (must bring your own lunch), Mt Laurel blooming, White Rocks view Difficulty: moderate Ages: 16 years and older. (Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.)

Meet at Rose Hill Manor Park Individual 10366 Su 9:00am- 4:00pm 6/13 $20 Parent/Child Pair 10367 Su 9:00am-4:00pm 6/13 $30

Orienteering 101- Map & Compass

Whether you are going hiking, boating, fishing or hunting; you should always know how to get where you want to go. Even more important, how to return. This 4 hour program will teach you the basics of how to read a map and use a compass. Then refine your skills as we hike around the park.

Ages: 12 years and older. (Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).

Fountain Rock Park Individual 10368 Sa 11:00am- 3:00pm 6/26 $25 Parent/Child Pair 10369 Sa 11:00am- 3:00pm 6/26 $40

Family Camp-Outs in our Parks

Give your child an introduction to camping in this Parent/Child program. Go on a flashlight night walk and enjoy campfire activities. Learn the “leave no trace” ethics that help the enviroment. Bring your own tent and sleeping bags. Evening snack and breakfast will be provided. Registration is for parent/child pair.

Ages: 5-12 years.

Pinecliff Park 10370 F/Sa 6:30pm-9:00am 4/23 $30 10371 F/Sa 6:30pm-9:00am 7/16 $30 Fountain Rock Park 10372 Sa/Su 6:30pm-9:00am 6/12 $30 10373 Sa/Su 6:30pm-9:00am 8/7 $30

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Arts Crash Course in Guitar-Rock & Roll

Our newest route: #65/Walkersville Connector with Saturday Service

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shopping centers in Frederick.

Puppy Training

• 9 Connector Routes serve medical, employment, education and

Dance

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Fitness

TeenzArt / ASPIRE students will work with artist quality materials packed full of design projects encouraging creative potential to the max. Classes will cover Still Life, Self Portraits, Abstract Design and Studies of Different Artists’ Techniques. To create fabulous works of art we will use artist quality media and materials such as; Prisma Watercolors and Markers, Acrylics, Charcoal, Pastel Chalks and more. Every class will be challenging to help improve artistic techniques, style and creativity. Each student receives a personal sketch book to use during the sessions.

Sessions don’t repeat. Supply fee: $20 collected on site.

Ages: 11-17 years.

Session 1 (6 weeks) Centerville Rec Center 10115 W 6:30-7:30 pm 3/17 $50 10116 Sa Noon-1:00 pm 3/20 $50 Session 2 (5 weeks) 11036 W 6:30-7:30 pm 5/5 $45 11037 Sa Noon-1:00 pm 5/8 $45

Tennis

This 8-week course is designed for the beginner or early novice guitar student.

Students will learn the fundamentals of playing the instrument, with an emphasis on Rock & Roll styling (from the roots of the genre to its newest expressions). Instruction will include fingering exercises, open string and movable chord forms and positioning, strumming and rhythm patterns, and scales and soloing.

Students will be introduced to guitar tablature and the ability to read music. Students are encouraged to select specific songs they want to learn to play for study examples during the course. Students must supply their own guitar (and amplification if playing an electric guitar).

Ages: 11 years and older Catoctin Rec Center 10418 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 4/15 $48 10419 Th 6:40-7:40 pm 4/15 $48

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Teen & Adults

Teen & Adults

• 6 commuter shuttles travel between Frederick and the MARC train

• Connector and shuttle fares are $1.10, with reduced fares for students,

Nature Camps

stations (downtown and Point of Rocks), the Route 85 business corridor, Spring Ridge, Emmitsburg/Thurmont, and Brunswick/Jefferson. seniors, and persons with disabilities. Free transfers between routes.

their homes to medical appointments for $1.50 each way! Transportation for other needs is provided at a cost of $2.50 each way. Prepaid tickets offered at reduced rates.

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Come take a ride, meet our award-winning drivers, and find out what nearly 792,000 riders already know ~

History Camps

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Special Events Trips

Golf Golf Instruction

These 4-week programs are designed for the beginner golfer who has no experience playing the game. Learn the fundamentals of grip, aim, stance, and posture. We’ll give you the foundation for a good golf experience.

Equipment is available for use, but feel free to bring your own.

Ages: 14 years and older.

I-70 Golf Center 10435 Su 11:00-Noon 4/4 $75 10434 Su 11:00-Noon 5/2 $75 10436 Su 11:00-Noon 6/6 $75 10437 Su 11:00-Noon 7/11 $75 10438 Su 11:00-Noon 8/8 $75

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Preschool

Teen & Adults Leagues CO-ED Flag Football League- 18+ Social

Sign-up early for this semi-competitive COED league. Play is 7 vs. 7 with a minimum of 2 females required on field at all times.

Maximum of 15 players per team roster. All 7 games and playoffs are played at Utica District Park on Saturday mornings. Game times and dates will vary each week depending on team schedule. Team registration deadline is 4/2. Team Captain’s will be sent complete information packet to share with entire team.

Individual sign-ups will be placed on a team by the League Coordinator.

Utica District Park Ages: 18 years and older.

Individuals 10174 Sa 8:00-1:00 pm 4/10 $35 Teams 10175 Sa 8:00-1:00 pm 4/10 $350

Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Spring 4’s (May – June)

Rec Centers

Youth Sports

If you love sand volleyball and meeting new people this is the league for you. Sign up a team of friends or by yourself. Teams must have a minimum of 4 total players with 1 female on the court at all times. All games are self officiated. If you do not register with a team we will put you on one. A minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 8 players per roster is required. Team registration deadline is 5/4.

Utica District Park Ages: 18 years and older.

Individuals 10177 Tu/Th 5:30-Dusk 5/11 $27 Teams 10176 Tu/Th 5:30-Dusk 5/11 $159

CO-ED Sand Volleyball Summer 4’s

Martial Arts

(June – August)

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Cooking

Nature

All teams in this 4 vs.4 CO-ED recreational league will play at least 8 regular season games and then compete in the championship tournament. Teams must have a minimum of 4 total players with 1 female on the court at all times. All games are self officiated. If you do not register with a team we will put you on one. A minimum of 6 players listed and a maximum of 10 players per roster is required.

Team registration deadline is 6/11.

Utica District Park Ages: 18 years and older.

Individuals 10426 Tu/Th 6:00-Dusk 6/22 $32 Teams 10425 Tu/Th 6:00-Dusk 6/22 $200

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Teen & Adults

Teen & Adults SPRING CO-ED Middle School Volleyball League

Summer Friday Night Rec

This 4-week summer program is designed for persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. Join us Friday nights for fun. Visit a favorite recreational spot, see a movie, play great games, go swimming, and much more.

There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. The first activity for the summer will be held on a Wednesday night at the pool in Baker Park. All other programs will be held the next three Fridays. Call 301-600-2936 for schedule.

Ages: 14 years and older.

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“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

This 8-week spring program is designed for persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. Join us Friday nights for fun. Visit a favorite recreational spot, see a movie, play great games, and much more. There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. Call 301-600-2936 for schedule.

Ages: 14 years and older.

Various Locations 10427 F 7:00-9:00 pm 4/23 $20

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This program is designed to accommodate each participant’s level of skill and knowledge of the sport. This 6-week program will teach offense, defense, serving, blocking and other important volleyball techniques.

Ages: 10-14 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10424 M 7:00-8:00 pm 4/12 $30

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Volleyball Instruction

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Middletown Oakdale Middletown Oakdale

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Schedule: Volleyball Kickball Dodgeball 3 V 3 Basketball

Dance

Come and join us for our 8 week “pure social” format league for Coed’s 21 years and older.

This “pure social” format is intended for individuals and couples to meet new people, play, and have fun in a friendly environment.

This league will take place on Saturdays from 6-7:30 pm. There will be a game coordinator that will organize games and teams. Games will take place in the Middletown and New Market areas. Kickball will be played outdoors weather permitting. T-shirts will be provided.

Register by March 31.

Ages: 21 years and older.

Various Locations (No program 5/29) 10433 Sa 6:00-7:30 pm 4/10 $36

Fitness

Frederick Area Social League

Tennis

Come have fun and join us for an 8-week spring volleyball league. Boys and girls entering grades 6-8th will learn basic volleyball skills, practice weekly, play regular season games and then compete in a league tournament. This exciting league will help prepare players for the fall Middle School Volleyball League. Space is limited and the Parks & Rec Division will create teams.

Fee includes t-shirts, refs, staff, equipment, facility rental, and administration. Volunteer coaches are needed and will receive a participant discount. Games at Tuscarora on Saturdays, from 12:00-5:00 pm.

Registration deadline is 4/8.

Ages: Grades 6-8.

Cost: $75 per participant $50 per head coaches’ child Tuscarora Rec Center Practices, Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm First Practice 4/13, 10429 Individual 10430 Head Coaches’ child Centerville Rec Center Practices, Fridays, 7:00-9:00 pm First Practice 4/16, 10431 Individual 10432 Head Coaches’ child

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NEW! NXS Fitness Boot Camp

Feeling bored with your current fitness routine? Spice it up with NXS Fitness boot camp! Get out and enjoy this experience with family, friends and neighbors. Encouragement from your fellow boot campers will help you achieve your fitness goals. It will simply push you to limits not capable in an ordinary gym. NXS Fitness Boot Camp is a 6-week fitness program taught by an ISSA certified fitness trainer. This program is a 50 minute program that incorporates cardio, resistance and core exercise. We use a very specific interval training system that is broken down into 30 second segments that simply challenge all fitness levels, to get the results you desire. Get started today on your road to fitness!

Ages: 18 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center 10906 Sa 8:00-9:00 am 4/10 $65 10907 Sa 8:00-9:00 am 5/29 $65

Cardio, Core and More

by Body Boost Fitness

This energizing 8-week program incorporates dance, high/low impact aerobics, and cardio kickboxing for a total body workout. A toning, strengthening, and stretching component includes free weights and stability ball. All fitness levels are welcome. While not required, the following basic items will make your workout more productive and comfortable: exercise mat or towel, hand weights, and a stability ball (instructor will assist you with choosing the proper equipment). A paying adult must accompany participants under 18 years old. A nationally certified fitness instructor teaches this class. For optimum physical and cardiovascular benefits, participants are encouraged to register for 2 days/week.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Centerville Rec Center 10908 M 7:00-8:00 pm 4/12 $35 10909 W 7:00-8:00 pm 4/14 $35

Cardio Kickboxing

This 8-week class combines boxing, karatetype punches, kicks, and motivating moves for a total body workout! Floor work will also be included. You can choose between high and low impact workouts. All fitness level are welcome. This is not a sparring or contact activity. A paying adult must accompany participants under 18 years old.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Spring Ridge Elementary 10910 Tu/Th 7:00-8:00 pm 4/6 $70 Middletown Rec Center 10911 W 7:00-8:00 pm 4/7 $35

Mighty Fit Pilates

Pilates exercises are performed in balanced sequence to give you a complete total body conditioning experience. Please join us for this 6-week program. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Tuscarora Rec Center 9958 W 6:30-7:30 pm 3/3 $54 10912 W 6:30-7:30 pm 4/21 $54

Mighty Fit “Gentle Flowing Yoga”

A practice of physical postures, integrated with the breath, to release tension and promote strength and flexibility of body, mind, and emotions. Yoga can alleviate many common problems that leave you feeling tired and drained of energy. Please join us for this 6-week program. A paying adult must accompany participants under 18 years old.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center 9960 Tu 6:30-7:30 pm 3/2 $54 10914 Tu 6:30-7:30 pm 4/27 $54

Yoga and Pilates Fusion by Michelle

This 8-week Yoga and Pilates Fusion class combines two of the hottest exercise techniques - Hatha yoga and Pilates - in a single body development technique that provides strength, grace, focus and flexibility.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center 9962 Th 7:00-8:00 pm 4/1 $56

NEW! Power Circle Pilates by Michelle

This 8-week Pilates class challenges your core strength and will improve overall body tone, balance and strength. The Pilates circle is equipment that adds resistance to the Pilates mat exercises.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center (No Class 4/20) 10916 Tu 7:45-8:45 pm 4/6 $56

Yoga for Kids

In this 8-week Yoga class children will learn animated poses, breathing, and basic stretching exercises. This will promote concentration, focus, strength, body awareness and stimulate imagination and help release energy Ages: 5-8 years.

Browning Building 9964 Th 5:30-6:15 pm 4/1 $50

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Zumba

Zumba Gold for Active Older Adults

NEW! Cardio & Strength Fitness

Dance Puppy Training

Our traditional 8-week fitness program includes a balanced workout of cardio, strength and flexibility routines in true Body & Soul style. Individual Instructors may design their cardio section to include a flair of cardio kickboxing and fitness dance moves. Use hand held weights or elastic resistance for a strength training workout that will hit all major muscle groups. The short flexibility section finishes the workout with basic stretch moves that will leave you relaxed.

Ages: 18 years and older.

Middletown Rec Center (8 wks) 10925 Su 4:30-5:30 pm 4/11 $40

Fitness

Fun, Latin inspired dance/fitness program for the active older adult, “true beginner” participant, or another special participant that may want additional modifications to the basics to ensure success! ZUMBA Gold strives for a party like atmosphere that makes the total body workout not only effective but FUN. Learning basics of the merengue, salsa, cha cha, cumbia, flamenco, etc, in a fun fitness format. A great choice for mind, body & soul.

Ditch the routine & join the PARTY! Ages: 55 years and older.

Emmitsburg Community Center (8 wks) 10919 Tu 9:30-10:15 am 4/13 $35

Tennis

“Ditch the routine join the party!” Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away. Join this program to achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! No previous aerobic or dance experience necessary. No rhythm? No problem....Just come...move fast ..have FUN...you’ll see!

Ages: 14 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center (8wks) 10917 Sa 9:00-10:00 am 4/10 $35 Middletown Rec Center (8wks) 10918 M 7:00-8:00 pm 4/12 $35 Catoctin Rec Center (10wks) 10920 M 6:30-7:30 pm 4/12 $50 10921 M 7:40-8:40 pm 4/12 $50 Catoctin Rec Center (10wks) 10922 Th 6:30-7:30 pm 4/15 $50 10923 Th 7:40-8:40 pm 4/15 $50 Emmitsburg Comm Center (10 wks) 10924 F 9:30-10:30 am 4/16 $50

Teen & Adults

Fitness

Rose Hill Camp Monocacy Nature Camps

Friday, May 21, 15, 2010 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30 am sponsored by:

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Transit Center, 100 S. East St., Frederick Free food, t-shirt, helmet check, tune-up, and prizes

History Camps

Bike to Work Day

Special Events Trips Preschool Youth Youth Sports

Tennis Instruction

This program is designed to accommodate each participant’s level of skill and knowledge of the sport. All classes will meet Monday through Thursday for 1-week. Friday will be used as a rain date.

Ages: 8-12 years.

10-15 years.

Cost: $34 per participant.

Session I June14-June 18 Middletown Middle 10955 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10972 Ages 10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session II June 21-June 25 Brunswick High 10959 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10976 Ages 10-15 9:45-11:15 am Ballenger Creek Middle 10960 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10982 Ages 10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session III June 28-July 2 Tuscarora High 10956 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10973 Ages 10-15 9:45-11:15 am Urbana Park 10957 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10974 Ages 10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session IV July 5-July 9 Middletown Middle 10958 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10975 Ages10-15 9:45-11:15 am Lake Linganore 10966 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10983 Ages10-15 7:00-8:30 pm

Session V July 12-July 16 Ballenger Creek Middle 10965 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10977 10-15 years 9:45-11:15 am Oakdale High 10964 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10985 Ages10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session VI July 19-July 23 Urbana Park 10962 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10979 Ages10-15 9:45-11:15 am Walkersville High 10963 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10980 Ages10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session VII July 26-July 30 Lake Linganore 10967 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10984 Ages 10-15 9:45-11:15 am Urbana Park 10970 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10986 Ages 10-15 7:00-8:30 pm Session VIII August 2-August 6 Walkersville High 10968 Ages 8-12 8:00-9:30 am 10987 Ages 10-15 9:45-11:15 am Brunswick High 10969 Ages 8-12 5:30-7:00 pm 10988 Ages 10-15 7:00-8:30 pm

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Pee Wee Tennis

Youth Tennis Tiny Tots (Ages 4-7)

Young Beginner (Ages 7-10)

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Over a 4-week period, our certified professional instructors work on more advanced instruction and stressing form and strategy, our players learn the tools necessary to play on a junior league tennis team.

Ages: 10-14 years.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 10999 Su Noon-1:00 pm 4/11 $78 11000 Su Noon-1:00 pm 5/9 $78 11001 Su Noon-1:00 pm 6/6 $78 11002 Su Noon-1:00 pm 7/11 $78 11003 Su Noon-1:00 pm 8/8 $78

Puppy Training

Low Intermediate (Ages 10-14)

Dance

Over a 4-week period, our certified professional instructors will continue to develop eye-hand coordination and begin stressing better technique and understanding how the game is played.

Ages: 7-10 years.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 10994 Su 11:00am-Noon 4/11 $78 10995 Su 11:00am-Noon 5/9 $78 10996 Su 11:00am-Noon 6/6 $78 10997 Su 11:00am-Noon 7/11 $78 10998 Su 11:00am-Noon 8/8 $78

Fitness

Over a 4-week period, our certified professional instructors will emphasize fun and developing eye-hand coordination and the foundation for the sport of a lifetime.

Ages: 4-7 years.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 10989 Su 10:00-11:00 am 4/11 $78 10990 Su 10:00-11:00 am 5/9 $78 10991 Su 10:00-11:00 am 6/6 $78 10992 Su 10:00-11:00 am 7/11 $78 10993 Su 10:00-11:00 am 8/8 $78

Tennis Nature Camps

Smaller rackets, foam balls, and a smaller court make this the right class for you to learn the game. All equipment is provided for this fun and enjoyable program. All classes will meet Monday through Thursday for 2-weeks.

Friday will be used as a rain date.

Ages: 5-8 years.

Cost: $34 per participant.

Session I June 14-June 25 Ballenger Creek Middle 10930 Pee Wee Prep 5:15-6:00 pm 10931 Pee Wee 6:15-7:00 pm 10936 Pee Wee 7:15-8:00 pm Session II June 21-June 25 Middletown Middle (one week) $17 10927 Pee Wee Prep 9:00-9:45 am 10928 Pee Wee 10:00-10:45 am 10929 Pee Wee 11:00-11:45 am Session III June 28-July 9 Lake Linganore 10938 Pee Wee Prep 9:00-9:45 am 10932 Pee Wee 10:00-10:45 am 10933 Pee Wee 11:00-11:45 am Kemptown Park 10937 Pee Wee Prep 5:15-6:00 pm 10940 Pee Wee 6:15-7:00 pm 10943 Pee Wee 7:15-8:00 pm Session IV July 12-July 23 Walkersville High 10944 Pee Wee Prep 5:15-6:00 pm 10945 Pee Wee 6:15-7:00 pm 10946 Pee Wee 7:15-8:00 pm Urbana Park 10935 Pee Wee Prep 9:00-9:45 am 10942 Pee Wee 10:00-10:45 am 10941 Pee Wee 11:00-11:45 am Session V July 26-August 6 Middletown Middle 10947 Pee Wee Prep 5:15-6:00 pm 10948 Pee Wee 6:15-7:00 pm 10949 Pee Wee 7:15-8:00 pm Ballenger Creek Middle 10950 Pee Wee Prep 9:00-9:45 am 10951 Pee Wee 10:00-10:45 am 10952 Pee Wee 11:00-11:45 am

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USTA Recreational Workshop

Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

History Camps

This one-day workshop, presented by the United States Tennis Association, is designed to help coaches and instructors learn the fundamentals of teaching tennis. Lunch provided. Program held rain or shine. We will use Centerville Rec Center rec center in the event of rain.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Urbana Park - Tennis Courts 10953 Sa 9:00-4:00 pm 6/12 $15

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Pre-School Tennis Mommy & Me Quick Start Tennis

A fun fast moving introduction to tennis for toddlers and their parents. We use smaller nets and racquets and large foam tennis balls that will help your little ones learn hand-eye coordination, and develop coordination and balance. The court size is also much smaller than a full size tennis court. Parents and their children will be on the court together having fun and playing games. Scaling things down to their size, helps preschoolers learn easier and makes the game fun. It’s a great way to spend time with the little ones and get some exercise too! We can provide racquets. Athletic attire, including sneakers will be required. Adult participation is required for all classes in this 4-week program. $30 each additional sibling Ages: 3-6 years.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 11004 Tu 12:15-1:00pm 4/6 $60 11005 Th 12:15-1:00pm 4/8 $60 11006 Tu 12:15-1:00pm 5/4 $60 11007 Th 12:15-1:00pm 5/6 $60 11008 Tu 12:15-1:00pm 6/1 $60 11009 Th 12:15-1:00pm 6/3 $60 11010 Tu 12:15-1:00pm 7/6 $60 11011 Th 12:15-1:00pm 7/8 $60 11012 Tu 12:15-1:00pm 8/3 $60 11013 Th 12:15-1:00pm 8/5 $60

Home School Tennis Group Tennis Classes for Home School Students

Attention home school parents! Are you looking for a group class for your home schooled children? We have the class for you. Our certified instructors will take your children through all the basics of tennis instruction. We will help them develop handeye coordination, learn the correct techniques and have fun. Over a 4 week period, we will cover all the basic strokes in tennis, give them an understanding of how the game is played and work on footwork and strategy.

We will group the students into different age levels if necessary. At the end of the 4-week session, each student will receive a certificate of completion to use toward their home school requirement for physical education. We will also offer discounts for multiple siblings.

Parent will be able to utilize fitness facility during classes for a nominal fee.

Ages: 4-17 years.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 11014 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 4/6 $75* 11015 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 5/4 $75* 11016 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 6/1 $75* 11017 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 7/6 $75* 11018 Tu 1:00-2:00 pm 8/3 $75* * $75 for 1st child, $50 each for 2nd-4th sibling, $40 each for 5th-6th sibling, $35 each for 7th or more sibling.

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Adult Tennis Beginner Tennis Clinic

Tennis is the sport of a lifetime! Have some fun and get a great workout while you learn the game of tennis! This adult beginner clinic will cover all the basic strokes of the gave and start you off with the proper foundation to start enjoying recreational play. Over a 4 week period, our certified instructors will get you moving on court, and each week you will cover a different aspect of the game.

Ages: 18 years and older.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 11019 M 8:00 -9:30 am 4/12 $120 11020 M 8:00 -9:30 am 5/10 $120 11021 M 8:00 -9:30 am 6/7 $120 11022 M 8:00 -9:30 am 7/12 $120 11023 M 8:00 -9:30 am 8/9 $120

Cardio Tennis Clinic

Have you been looking for a new, fun way to exercise? We have the class for you. Cardio Tennis is a fast moving, fun way to get that cardio workout you are looking for. This one hour class is about getting you moving with footwork drills, rope ladders and hitting some tennis balls. We offer both a beginner class as well as an intermediate class. If you have never played tennis before, the beginner class is for you. This class is more about movement and a fun cardio workout. You will get to hit a lot of tennis balls too! If you have played tennis before, then sign up for the intermediate class. You’ll also get a great workout, run through some footwork drills, and hit a lot of balls. The class will be taught by our certified tennis professionals to some fast-paced music! Each session is 4-weeks, and we can also offer daycare services for a nominal fee upon request at West Winds.

Ages: 18 years and older.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 11030 F 1:00-2:00 pm 4/9 $60 11032 F 1:00-2:00 pm 5/7 $60 11031 F 1:00-2:00 pm 6/4 $60 11033 F 1:00-2:00 pm 7/12 $60 11034 F 1:00-2:00 pm 8/9 $60

Ladies Adult Group Tennis Clinic

This is a 4-week tennis clinic made just for the ladies. It is designed for the player that wants to take their game to the next level. It is also designed for those who have played before, but have not been on the courts for a while.

In this group setting, you will work on all the major strokes, footwork drills, shot selection and strategizing. You will get to hit a lot of balls and we will keep you moving! Daycare services are available for a nominal fee upon request.

Ages: 18 years and older.

West Winds Tennis & Fitness Center 11024 Th 11:00 -12:30 pm 4/8 $120 11025 Th 11:00 -12:30 pm 5/6 $120 11027 Th 11:00 -12:30 pm 6/7 $120 11028 Th 11:00 -12:30 pm 7/12 $120 11029 Th 11:00 -12:30 pm 8/9 $120

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Belly Dancing- Beginner

Puppy Training Rose Hill Camp Monocacy Nature Camps

Have you always wanted to learn to dance?

Is there a wedding you’re attending this spring? Do you need a date night away from the kids? Are you looking for a fun and easy way to stay fit and trim? Then these classes are for you! Sign up for one or more of these fun and informal 8-week classes and you’ll learn enough Foxtrot and Waltz, Cha-Cha and Rumba, or East Coast Swing steps to look great dancing across any ballroom floor! Each class focuses on only one or two dances so you learn more than just the basic footwork!

Must sign up with a partner. Cost is per person.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Ballenger Creek Middle Wedding Ballroom 10379 M 6:30-7:30pm 4/5 $60 Latin Ballroom (Cha-cha and Rumba) 10380 M 7:30-8:30pm 4/5 $60 East Coast Swing 10381 M 8:30-9:30pm 4/5 $60

Dance

Ballroom Dance Classes

Continuation Class students will continue the study of technique but now add steps and fun combinations, graceful transitions between moves, students will also learn the framework for building exciting choreographies by enhancing skills in layering movements, level changes, directional changes and emphasizing movement to match the music.

Part of this 8-week class will be dedicated to warms ups and will be devoted to warmup, strength conditioning and learning the combinations for a set choreography.

Students will expand their repertoire of rhythm knowledge, and music vocabulary and may wish to purchase their own zills (finger cymbals) for use in class. Additional props may be used in this class such as canes or veils. No special clothing needed wear comfortable clothing like Yoga Wear which allows you to move freely. Bare feet (preferred), ballet or jazz slippers and socks acceptable. No street shoes are not allowed.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center 10387 W 7:30-8:30 pm 4/7 $55

Fitness

Belly Dancing- Continuation

Tennis

This 8-week class is where the foundations are taught. This class trains the student to maintain a healthy dance posture. The classes focus on developing flexibility and learning how to move the parts of the body which are often ignored in day-to-day living.

Classes include a warm-up; basic posture, hip work such as lifts and drops figure 8s, circles, pushes and snaps, arm movements, shimmies, turns and traveling steps, and cool down. Music and rhythms used in belly dance will be introduced. Group improvisation plus if time permits a specific choreography will be taught. No special clothing needed wear comfortable clothing like Yoga Wear which allows you to move freely. Bare feet (preferred), ballet or jazz slippers and socks acceptable. No street shoes.

Ages: 16 years and older.

Oakdale Rec Center 10386 W 6:30-7:30 pm 4/7 $55

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Saturday, May 8th

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10 am - 2 pm

U T I C A D I S T R I C T PA R K 10200-B Old Frederick Road • Frederick, MD 21701

Agility Courses, Off-Leash Areas, Local Vendors, Doggie Contests, Food and Fun for Everyone!

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Sign up to enter your dog in the Bark in the Park Doggie Contest the day of the event. Contest will start at noon. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each catagory below.

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BEST TRICK BEST KISSER BEST TAIL WAGGER BEST SINGER SMALLEST/BIGGEST DOG BEST COSTUME OWNER/DOG LOOK ALIKE

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PRE-REGISTER NOW!

Call 301-600-2936 or go to www.recreater.com.

On-site registeration available the day of the event.

COST: $5 per dog Limit two dogs per owner.

All dog owners must bring a collar, leash, and proof of rabies vaccination for entry!

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Proof of Rabies Vaccination Required for Entry

May 8, 2010

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Event Registration Form

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Owner Information: First Name: Last Name: Street Address Home #: Work # Email:

*For safety and control purposes, no more than 2 dogs per owner can register.

Dog #2

Does this dog have any medical problems? If so, please explain:

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Dog’s Name: Breed: Color: DOB: Gender: Medical History RV (Rabies) Date Given: Where Given: Rabies Tag #:

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Signature: Date: (Owner’s signature. Owner must be over the age of 18 years.)

History Camps

Waiver of Liability: By my signature below, I acknowledge that there are inherent risks and dangers associated with dog parks/activities and therefore, I hold Frederick County Commissioners harmless from all claims of injury, damage, or loss, which may result from my, my child, or my dog’s participation in the program(s) listed above.

Discipline Policy: I understand that the Division has a discipline policy regarding conduct in recreation programs and at their facilities. In the event that I, My child, or my dog is asked to leave a program/facility, I understand that the registration fee will not be refunded to me.

Authorization for use of Photographic Likeness: I agree to allow Frederick County Parks and Recreation to take and utilize photos, slides, and video images of the above registered individuals/dogs for the purpose of promotion and publicizing the Division’s program and/or events.

Nature Camps

All dog participants must have rabies shots and state required tags to participate.

It is highly recommended that dogs have DHLPP-C (Distemper), and Bordatella (Kennel Cough) shots as well.

Camp Monocacy

Payment Method (check one): qCash (walk-in only) qCheck (enclosed) Make checks payable to Frederick County Treasurer qCredit Card (Visa • Mastercard • Discover) Card Number: _________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________

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Reward-based, dog friendly training methods used in all classes. All dogs 5 months and older must have proof of rabies vaccinations before starting any class. Puppies just need to have seen the vet and have had at least one set of vaccines. All classes are 7-weeks. First week of class is owner-only orientation and you will come without your dog. Please provide your dog’s name, age and breed/mix when registering.

Group class is designed for dogs that get along with, or at least tolerate other people and strange dogs. If your dog has shown extremely shy and/or aggressive behaviors towards either people or strange dogs, then please contact us before registering for class.

Level I: Puppy Kindergarten

A puppy’s primary socialization period is approximately 3-13 weeks of age. During this time, he will develop the “blueprint” he will use for the rest of his life. Puppy K will focus on the importance of socializing your puppy to people, friendly dogs and environments and also begin to build the foundations for behaviors such as: • Name Recognition • Watch Me • Touch • Coming When Called • Sit • Down/Settle Down • Off/Leave It • Polite Greetings • Loose Leash Walking We will also discuss the importance of socializing your puppy, housetraining, crate training, chewing and biting, kids and puppies together, and all-around good puppy management.

Ages: Puppies 9 to 20 weeks.

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital 10242 Tu 7:30-8:30 pm 5/18 $130

Level I - Basic Manners

Level II: Intermediate Manners- Well on our Way

A Level 2 class is for dogs that have successfully completed Level 1 or Puppy Kindergarten, or an equivalent beginner level class. We will introduce Stay and improve upon the behaviors learned in Level 1 with more challenges and distractions. We focus on the “Three D’s”: Distance, Duration and Distraction. Things covered in class: • Stay • Sits and Downs for Duration and Distance • Sits and Downs with Distractions • Loose Leash walking • Challenging “Leave Its“ • Polite People Greetings • Passing Another Dog on Lead • Recalls with distraction Prerequisite for Level 2 is a Level 1 class or equivalent.

Ages: Dogs 5 months and older.

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital 10247 Tu 7:30-8:30 pm 7/13 $130

Basic Manners is designed for dog’s that have not yet taken a training class, or for puppies who have completed Puppy Kindergarten or dogs that just need a refresher on the basics. Skills taught will be the same as Puppy Kindergarten.

Ages: Dogs 5 months and older.

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital 10243 Tu 6:30-7:30 pm 5/18 $130 10246 Tu 6:30-7:30 pm 7/13 $130

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Can’t visit the Manor House? Then, why not have Rose Hill staff visit you? Rose Hill Manor offers in class programs and lectures that can be tailored to your audience. Call 301-6001650 for more information about our Outreach programs.

Mistress of the Manor

Come meet the mistress of Rose Hill Manor.

Ann Grahame received the property of Rose Hill as a wedding gift and lived in the manor from the time of its construction until her death. Learn about the Grahame family and enjoy morning tea and a tour with Mrs. Grahame. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages: 8 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10401 Su 2:00-3:30 pm 6/6 $15

History Camps Summer Camps

“Where Frederick County Comes to Play!”

Rose Hill on the Road

Nature Camps

Rose Hill Manor offers specialized workshops to help you meet your Girl Scout and Boy Scout Badge achievement requirements. Visit our website www.rosehillmuseum.com for listing of class opportunities.

Choose the hands-on program that best meets the needs of your scouts and call 301-600-1646 to make a reservation.

A living history exhibition presented by practicing local surveyors which shows surveying equipment, methods and practices from the earliest days in colonial America to the present. See the tools used by Mason and Dixon and learn how surveyors helped to develop our country. Learn how various tools from compass and chain, through transit and steel tape, to total station and electronic distance measurement, and Global Positioning System have been used through time. *Program included in Museum Admission.

Ages: All Ages Rose Hill Manor W 10:00-3:00 pm 6/19 included

Camp Monocacy

Scouts

Surveying through History

Rose Hill

Known as the “Moses of Her People,” Harriet Ross Tubman led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom by way of the Underground Railroad. She served in the Union Army as a spy and scout during the Civil War and nursed the contraband and black soldiers in the Federal City and other southern cities. Ms. Tubman repeatedly risked her life fighting for the freedom that the Constitution guaranteed all Americans. Gwendolyn Briley-Strand will discuss the life of this remarkable woman, illustrated by a photographic presentation.

A question and answer session follows the presentation.

Ages: All Ages.

Rose Hill Manor Sa 1:00-2:00 pm 4/10 Free

Discover the flavor you can grow with herbs.

Learn basic tips for growing and using herbs, including what herbs best complement your favorite foods. Sample herbals from the Rose Hill garden and make your own herbal vinegars to take home.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10400 Sa 10:00-Noon 5/22 $15

Puppy Training

Harriet Tubman: Meet the Woman

Growing Flavor

Dance

Rose Hill joins other historic sites around the county in a free open house weekend. This year Rose Hill will focus on the stories of enslaved African Americans who worked in the home and fields of Rose Hill Manor. The story of slavery and freedom will be further explored through a special presentation made possible by the Maryland Humanities Council “Harriet Tubman: Meet the Woman” by Gwendolyn Birley-Strand at 1pm on Saturday.

Ages: All Ages.

Rose Hill Manor Sa 10:00 am-4:00 pm 4/10 Free Su 1:00-4:00 pm 4/11 Free

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Bell & History Days

Tennis

Rose Hill Manor, the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first elected Governor, serves as a hands-on history museum for children of all ages. The property features a manor house, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection and two barns. Guided tours of the manor house are offered daily. Please allow 1-2 hours to visit the site. First tour begins at 10am. Last tour begins at 3pm.

Tour groups of 10 or more are required to make reservations. Please visit our website for tour themes and additional information. Call 301-600-1646 to schedule a group tour.

Admission: Adults $5; Youth & Seniors $4; Children under 2 are free Manor Hours: April through October: Mon-Sat., 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sun., 1:00-4:00 pm November: Sat., 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sun., 1:00-4:00 pm (Guided tours on weekdays by appointment) Park Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm April –October; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm November-March

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Fiber Arts Series Fiber Arts Series

The Fiber Arts Series provides an introduction to various textile arts and processing techniques.

Classes focus on traditional fiber arts including spinning wool, dying, and felting. Classes are geared toward those who have a beginning or continuing interest in textile production and arts.

Sign up for all or just one of these classes. Pre-registration is required.

Programs held the 2nd Tuesday April-August from6:30-8:30 pm.

Sample History in Needlework

In early America samplers decorated most homes. Many of these samplers included unique touches that reflected the artists’ personality and creativity, and communicated important dates. Students will learn the history of samplers and create their own. Get started early on your Christmas list - samplers make a great gift!

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor House 10408 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 4/13 $35

Felting Fun

Ever heard of ‘upcycled’? Upcycle is another name for recycling when you re-invent something into other very useful items. We know you shrunk some of your favorite sweaters in the wash this winter but don’t throw it away, now it’s felted and can be recreated into a whole new useful item!

Participants will see a list of projects that can be made, some decorative techniques you can use, and be able to make and take an item home. Materials will be provided, however feel free to bring along some of your own. You’ll rethink your closets, yard sales, second hand stores and sale racks!

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor House 10409 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 5/11 $35

Immersion & Hand Painted Dyeing

Students will be using both the immersion and hand painting methods of dyeing wool yarn and fiber using commercial acid dyes.

Students will enjoy discovering the variety of color you can get from the dye pot. We’ll start with the basic solid color and then create an array of color designs using variations of this method. We’ll use the hand painting method to create designs, patterns and drawings on a variety of ‘canvases’ and discuss uses. Fiber and yarn will be provided, or you may bring your own. Yarn can be any natural color from white to light grey. Types of fibers that can be used with this dye are; wool, alpaca, angora, llama. If bringing your own, please be sure to have fiber and yarns free from dirt, lanolin, and any additives.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor House 10412 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 8/10 $35

Stenciled Quilts

Learn the art of stenciling used by our ancestors to decorate quilts and other house wares. Students will practice techniques and create their own stenciled decoration to take home.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor House 10410 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 6/8 $35

Color Creation

Explore your creativity! Learn to create dyes from natural materials just like our ancestors.

Dyes can be used to color a variety of materials including yarn. Materials are provided.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor House 10411 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 7/13 $35

Rose Hill Fiber Guild

The Rose Hill Fiber Guild is a group of individuals interested in fiber arts that meets monthly on the 4th Mondays of each month at noon at Rose Hill Manor. For more information visit their website: www.rosehillfiberguild.wordpress.com

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Crafting Arts Series

Block Printing Greeting Cards

Paper Marbling and Pamphlet Binding

Plein Aire Session

Camp Monocacy

Spend a summer morning on the grounds of the last home of the first governor of Maryland painting the gardens, manor house and out buildings in this lovely and serene setting.

An instructor will be on site to help with composition and other aspects of painting and drawing. Must provide own materials.

Hat, bug repellant and sunscreen strongly suggested.

Ages: All Ages.

Rose Hill Manor 11082 S 9:00am-Noon 8/14 Free

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Marbling has been a method of decorating paper for centuries. Look inside old books and you may see marbled end pages. In this class each participant will make a couple of sheets of marbled paper. While the paper is drying simple pamphlet binding will be demonstrated so you can create your own books. All materials supplied. *A great class for history camp participants and parents.

Ages: 8 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10417 F 1:00-3:00pm 7/23 $15

Puppy Training

History tells us that wood block printing was developed by the Japanese centuries ago.

Artists like Abrecht Durer made many wood block prints in the 15th century. Today many artists and crafters use linoleum blocks as well as wood for printing. In this class we will use carving tools to create a block and print greeting cards.

Bring your own design or use one of ours.

Tools, blocks, ink and paper will be provided.

Ages: 12 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10415 Sa 10:00am-Noon 5/1 $35

Before cameras were in everyone’s pockets, journals were used to record the site of one’s travels as well as the objects of one’s interest.

Join us in the gardens of Rose Hill Manor Park and begin your own watercolor journal. Using a limited amount of colors and techniques you will learn how to capture and record the essence of what you see. Brushes, palettes, basic colors and notebooks will be supplied.

Please bring your own pencils.

Ages: 14 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10416 Sa 10:00am-Noon 6/5 $40

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Watercolor Journaling

In centuries past, actual flowers were used to imprint on cloth and paper as decoration.

In this class taught in the 1790’s era Rose Hill Manor gardens students will learn how to pound designs onto greeting cards and cloth items. Materials and information handout provided. *Note this class will be held during Spring Festival when Rose Hill Gardens are in bloom. Please print and bring your class registration with you in order to avoid the Festival Parking fee.

Ages: 8 years and older.

Rose Hill Manor 10413 Sa 11:00-12:30 pm 4/24 $10 10414 Sa 2:00-3:30 pm 4/24 $10

Fitness

Flower Pounding

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These classes and workshops have been developed for the student to learn artistic crafts used in days of yore (before e-cards and iphone cameras). Crafts such as block printing, flower pounding, and paper decorating will be offered. Materials are provided. Classes are geared toward those who have a beginning or continuing interest in painting and arts. Sign up for all or just one of these classes. Pre-registration is required.

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Camp Monocacy This is a general day camp. Spend your summer vacation with us, enjoying games and crafts that reflect the weekly themes listed below. Weekly water days will be at each location.

Whatever you are interested in there is a week for you. Camp is for participants’ ages 6-11 years.

Locations: Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) Middletown Recreation Center Emmitsburg Community Center Centerville Recreation Center Time: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm Campers must be dropped off between 7:00-9:00 am and picked-up between 4:00-6:00 pm.

Cost: $119 per participant per week.

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Refund Policy: The refund policy for all recreation programs, which includes camps, is stated on the registration information page 62.

Ages: 6-11 years.

Week 1: 6/21-6/25

Week 5: 7/19-7/23

What better way is there to spend the week than to spend it making new friends? We will be doing just that while making crafts and doing activities that build friendships. Come spend the week having fun and leave with new friends!

10253 Pinecliff Park 10261 Middletown Recreation Center 10269 Emmitsburg Community Center 10297 Centerville Recreation Center

The Wild West comes alive. Make bandanas and participate in the camp rodeo! Watch out for those tumble weeds.

10257 Pinecliff Park 10265 Middletown Recreation Center 10273 Emmitsburg Community Center 10301 Centerville Recreation Center

Getting to know you 

Week 2: 6/28-7/2 Out of this world 

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast off! Take a seat in our pretend rocket and explore outer space!

Create your own alien life form. Build a spaceship and discover distant planets. This week is sure to be out of this world!

10254 Pinecliff Park 10262 Middletown Recreation Center 10270 Emmitsburg Community Center 10298 Centerville Recreation Center

Week 3: 7/5-7/9

Wonders of Nature 

Outdoor

Camp Payment Plan: A $20 deposit per camper, per week will hold your child’s space. Balance of registration fees must be paid-in-full by 4 pm, Monday, June 14. Online registrations must be paidin-full at time of registration. Camp Monocacy registrations made after June 15 must be paidin-full at the time of registration.

Join us and explore the wonders of nature at Camp Monocacy. We will take nature walks and make leave prints. Come see what’s in our backyard!

10255 Pinecliff Park 10263 Middletown Recreation Center 10271 Emmitsburg Community Center 10299 Centerville Recreation Center

Week 4: 7/12-7/16 Mad Scientist 

Each day, participants will work on unique hands-on science experiments. Be sure to sign up for this entertaining and educational challenge!

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The Wild Wild West 

Week 6: 7/26-7/30 By the Sea 

Explore life at sea! During the week, we will be learning about seashells, fish, and lighthouses. Come cruise the high seas.

10258 Pinecliff Park 10266 Middletown Recreation Center 10274 Emmitsburg Community Center 10302 Centerville Recreation Center

Week 7: 8/2-8/6

Treasure Hunters 

Join us as we travel around the world uncovering clues about the “hidden treasure”.

Learn how to read a map and use a compass.

Find the treasure before the Pirates do!

10259 Pinecliff Park 10267 Middletown Recreation Center 10275 Emmitsburg Community Center 10303 Centerville Recreation Center

Week 8: 8/9-8/13 Go Green 

Let’s make the earth a better place to live by learning ways to conserve water and energy.

Children will participate in ecological deeds such as recycling, reusing paper, planting flowers, and much more.

10260 Pinecliff Park 10268 Middletown Recreation Center 10276 Emmitsburg Community Center 10304 Centerville Recreation Center

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Nature camp features lively hands-on activities, games, nature walks, wildlife viewing, storytelling, and crafts. Every week will include new adventures as well as weekly favorites.

The boardwalk, limekilns, and nature trails add to the fun at Fountain Rock Park.

Fountain Rock Nature Center

Wings & Wiggly Worms 

Knee-high naturalists will learn about the animal kingdom, including animals above and below the ground! They will enjoy playing nature games with their new friends, and taking mini-hikes to see what they can discover in the park!

Ages: 4-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10282 M-F 10:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $67

Puppy Training

Bring your little one to meet Toby the Turtle, the mascot of Fountain Rock Nature Center.

Campers will learn fun facts about Toby and other animals that call Fountain Rock their home. Crafts and games will be enjoyed every day!

Ages: 4-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10279 M-F 10:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $67 10280 M-F 1:00-3:00pm 6/28-7/2 $67

Have your little nature lover discover the sights and sounds of Fountain Rock Park.

By developing their senses of sight, sound, and touch, they will enjoy meeting some of the friendly animals, playing games, and taking mini-hikes! Come and meet some new friends!

Ages: 4-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10281 M-F 10:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $67

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Adventures with Toby the Turtle 

Nature Time for Tots 

Fitness

Junior naturalists will enjoy this camp as they discover the diversity of the animal world. Campers will spend some time indoors learning about the nature center animals and also explore the great outdoors through games, crafts, and mini-hikes. This camp is for children that love animals and hands-on activities! Come join the fun!

Ages: 4-5 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10277 M-F 10:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $67 10278 M-F 1:00-3:00 pm 6/21-6/25 $67

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Fun for Fledglings 

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Nature Camps The Slimes & Times of Creepy Crawlers 

Young campers will celebrate the love of nature and get the opportunity to explore some of its treasures. Through the use of creative games and socializing with new friends, they will enjoy a week of learning about all kinds of animals. This is a hands-on adventure!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10283 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $67 10284 M-F 1:00-4:00pm 7/5-7/9 $67

Wildlife Super Sleuths 

Campers will become detectives by examining clues to see what animals live in Fountain Rock Park. They will get up close and personal with some of the critters that live in the center and have their picture taken with a snake! Lots of adventures – lots of fun!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10285 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $67 10286 M-F 1:00-4:00pm 7/12-7/16 $67

Bugs, Bats, & Beyond 

This camp is for the inquisitive junior zoologist who loves to learn facts about animals and appreciates their place in nature. Special guest speakers will share their knowledge.

Crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and minihikes will be included in this busy week!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10287 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/23 $67 10288 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm 7/19-7/23 $67

Wonderful Wings & Wetland Things 

Come and enjoy exploring the woods and wetlands of Fountain Rock Park. Learn what animals live in the park by participating in outdoor activities. Examining animal tracks, taking discovery hikes and creek walks, and enjoying special guest speakers will help sharpen the camper’s awareness of nature and its beauty!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10289 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $67 10290 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $67

Animal Quest 

Investigate the habits and characteristics of the “unhuggables”! Slithering snakes, tantalizing toads, and cocky cockroaches are just a few of the creatures that will have center stage. Campers will have fun learning while participating in active games, crafts, and outdoor adventures at the park.

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10291 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $67

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Jaws & Claws 

Come and explore the world of predators!

Discover different predator/prey relationships in the environments around the world and also in Fountain Rock Park. Our animal celebrities in the nature center will be used for great hands-on experiences!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10292 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $67

Science Safari 

For the campers that enjoy science, this camp explores the great outdoors as a living laboratory and explores the natural and physical world. Campers will learn about nature as they accomplish fun activities and interact with the nature center animals. Enjoy learning and having fun at the same time!

Ages: 7-11 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10295 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/23 $67

Creature Feature 

Hike the park! Feed the fish! Catch the bugs! Campers will make various crafts and enjoy becoming “up close and personal” with nature and its animal creatures. During the week, special time will be spent exploring Glade creek and catching butterflies with nets. Come and join in the fun and learning at Fountain Rock Park!

Ages: 7-11 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10294 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $67

Nature Camp for Animal Lovers 

If you like animals, this week is for you! Learn about mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, arachnids, and reptiles. What do these animals eat, and how do they survive? Daily crafts and games will enhance the learning experience. Get ready for an action packed week!

Ages: 6-9 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Kaufman House 10293 M-F 9:00-Noon 8/2-8/6 $67

Surviving & Thriving in Nature 

Campers with a knack for nature will learn about the survival tactics of animals and plants in the wild. What are their strengths and where are their weaknesses? Predator and prey relationships will be explored. What can the campers do to help endangered species?

Hands-on activities will be paramount with a special guest speaker to round out the week!

Ages: 8-12 years.

Fountain Rock Park – Nature Center 10296 M-F 9:00-4:00 pm 8/2-8/6 $130

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Rose Hill History Camps – Bringing history to life through games, crafts, and role play.

Participants are encouraged to bring a snack and drink each day.

Ages: 4-12 years, please see below.

Rose Hill Manor Park

Pioneers 

Students of this program are introduced to a wide array of different puppets, including bag puppets, shadow puppets, human puppets, marionettes, tribbles, sock puppets, improvisational puppets, and so forth.

Emphasis is put on comedy and script writing for the puppets involved. Parents are encouraged to come early Friday to see a performance of what was learned.

Ages: 6-11 years Rose Hill Manor Park 10448 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 8/9-8/13 $195

Civil War Firsts 

Camp Monocacy

Did you know that many of the things first tried during the Civil War continue to influence our lives today? Learn how the Civil War brought improvements to communications, art and medicine that are still being used today.

Ages: 8-12 years 10443 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $67

Blacksmiths, Basketweavers & Beekeepers 

Nature Camps

Enjoy learning and practicing early American trades. Meet the blacksmith and other early artisans who made the goods people needed to survive in the 19th century. Make your own basket and more.

Ages: 8-12 years 10444 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $67

Wee Historians 

History Camps

Enjoy Rose Hill Manor’s own unique look at history geared for preschool age children.

Old-fashioned fun, including games, crafts and stories based on daily themes taken from museum exhibits. Drinks will be served in this one-week program. Program will vary from last year’s offering. Potty-trained participants only.

Ages: 4-5 years.

10445 M-F 9:30-11:30 am 8/2-8/6 $65 10446 M-F 9:30-11:30 am 8/9-8/13 $65 51

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Experience the excitement of the Revolutionary Era! Become a member of the Continental Congress, fight in the War for Independence and celebrate the early history of America as we explore the American Revolution and birth of our nation.

Ages: 8-12 years 10442 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $67

Puppetry 

Puppy Training

It’s Revolutionary 

This course is designed for children who are interested in constructing their own props, tricks and magic apparatus in order to perform magic. Make your own trick cards or learn how to make a magic box! Paint and create your own magic wand! Mixed Medias used in order to foster engineering skills as well as artistic creativity. Along with the creation of prop also comes with instruction on how specifically to use it. This course appeals to a wide range of students. Previous experience is magic is not required.

Ages: 6-11 years Rose Hill Manor Park 10447 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 8/2-8/6 $195

Dance

Circle your wagons to learn about how areas like Frederick were settled. Discover the challenges faced by early settlers and think about how you would handle these challenges today. Explore the importance of agriculture and teamwork to surviving in early America.

Ages: 6-8 years.

10440 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $67 Ages: 8-14 years.

10441 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/23 $67

Magical Arts &Crafts 

Fitness

Explore life through the eyes of the children who lived at Rose Hill during the 18th & 19th centuries. From chores to play you’ll experience what life was like as a child over 200 year ago.

Ages: 6-8 years.

10439 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $67

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Rose Hill Manor through the Ages 

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Special Events Trips Preschool Youth Youth Sports Rec Centers Martial Arts Nature Cooking Outdoor

Summer Camps ART Animals- by Air, Land, & Water

Comic Book Cartooning

Enjoy a medley of birds, zoo animals, and underwater creatures as you master multimedia! Outside of practicing and refining your standard drawing and coloring skills, you will also learn a style of cross hatching, cutpaper mosaic, cartooning, and chalk pastel techniques.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10464 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/14-6/18 $130

Pow! Bang! Wow! Along with some basic, fun cartooning you will learn to draw your own comic book superhero as well as Anime style heroes. You will learn to draw action and movement while you complete the scenes around your characters, using pencils, markers and Sharpies™. Your collection of drawings will be impressive!

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10465 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $130

Art Extravaganza

Crafty Kids

Explore your visual talents, as you learn techniques of many forms of visual art at this 5-day camp. Art forms may include painting, drawing, scratchboard and clay in this camp.

The week will culminate in an art show for friends and family on the last day.

Ages: 8-11 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10449 M-F 9:00 am-Noon 6/28-7/2 $68 10450 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm 6/28-7/2 $68

Art Extravaganza -Advanced

Join us again for this one week advanced art extravaganza. Art media may include watercolors, pen & ink, oil/chalk pastels, and painting. All masterpieces will be on display the last day of camp for friends and family.

(Pre-requisite of Art Extravaganza is required).

Ages: 8-11 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10451 M-F 9:00 am-Noon 7/5-7/9 $68

Art Rocks!

We will be making a fun variety of crafts, including t-shirt painting, clay modeling, beads and other exciting projects.

Ages: 6-10 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10454 M-F 9:00am-Noon 7/19-7/23 $68

Dreaming of the Future Camp

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a super sleuth, a super hero or heroine, race car driver, architect or space explorer - this is the Abrakadoodle camp for you! There will be future focused games, music and a new adventure every day! $24 supply fee due on first day.

Instructor: Abrakadoodle Catoctin Rec Center Ages: 3-5 years.

11105 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/8 $120 Ages: 6-12 years.

11106 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/8 $120

Fine Arts for Young Artists at Emmitsburg

The stage is set for rock artists everywhere!

Art Rocks combines fun music and energetic art for a wildly creative adventure. These rock artists will create their own musical instruments, design a concert poster, as well as a unique label for a new CD. So come into the spotlight for a rocking good time!! $24 supply fee due on first day.

Instructor: Abrakadoodle Oakdale Rec Center Ages: 3-5 years.

11101 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/15 $120 Ages: 6-12 years.

11102 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/15 $120

Great program for beginners or advanced.

Discover your inner artist by joining us for a week of art expression with Dorothea Barrick, our experienced art teacher. We will be coordinating drawing skills with acrylic and watercolor paintings – both figurative and abstract. Kids will have fun rolling out ink with printmaking and creating original prints. A variety of craft activities will round out this fine arts experience.

Ages: 9-14 years.

Emmitsburg Community Center 10453 M-F 9:00am-Noon 7/12-7/16 $79

Beach Party

Go on an adventure! You will explore the exciting lands and many animals that inhabit Africa as well as experience the land Down Under as you take a ride through Australia.

You will also learn to draw various types of vehicles to take on your adventure. Your artistic talents will be challenged utilizing markers, colored pencils, and pastel chalks.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10466 M-Th 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/24 $110

Get ready for some wet and sandy fun!

Design your own sun visor, move to the party music and create some incredible underwater art! Learn about the world-famous sidewalk chalk artist Julian Beevers while we create unique sidewalk designs.

Instructor: Abrakadoodle Myersville Elementary Ages: 3-5 years.

11103 M-Th 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/24 $120 Ages: 6-12 years.

11104 M-Th 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/24 $120

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KidzArt Camps

It’s all about scale in this creative camp that will delight kids as they create art that challenges dimensions – from enormous to miniature. We’ll be making murals, geometric sculptures, as well as playing creativity games with music to help set the tone, and much more. We’re not a teeny, tiny bit shy about saying that this camp promises big, gigantic, huge, and rewarding FUN! $24 supply fee due on first day.

Instructor: Abrakadoodle Liberty Elementary Ages: 3-5 years.

11099 M-Th 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/1 $120 Ages: 6-12 years.

11100 M-Th 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/1 $120

Rose Hill

Calling all princes and princesses! Enter the enchanted kingdom of Abrakadoodle Land filled with castles, dragons, fairies and stories of magic and surprise! We’ll create our own royalty gear, design our own castles and sprinkle fairy dust to create colorful and whimsical art. You’ll get the regal treatment in a camp filled with music, games, wonder and enchantment! $24 supply fee due on first day.

Instructor: Abrakadoodle Middletown Rec Center Ages: 3-5 years.

11111 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/22 $120 Ages: 6-12 years.

11112 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/22 $120

Puppy Training

Let’s go for a swim! What do we see? Shells, turtles, lobsters, sea stars, and mermaids looking at me! We will learn to draw and color some original characters from under the sea, while incorporating popular books and music into this fun and exciting week.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10467 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/14-6/18 $130

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Under the Sea

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Once Upon A Time Camp

Really Big, Gigantic and Teeny Tiny Art!

Tennis

During camps, kids will learn to draw naturally and experience the joy of practicing new techniques while working in multiple artistic media. KidzArt helps students develop the ability to work with others while at the same time building their own self-confidence through artistic expression. Daily activities will include drawing, painting, clay works, while working on a wide variety of projects. We will work with high quality products such as; Prisma Watercolors and Markers, Acrylics, and professional artist chalks. We will also have one framed artwork for each participant and a personalized portfolio for each participant to store their artwork. Supply Fee: $30 supply fee to the first class.

Instructor: KidzArt Ages: 6-11 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10456 M-F 8:30-12:30 pm 7/5-7/9 $155 Tuscarora Rec Center 10458 M-F 8:30-12:30 pm 7/12-7/16 $155 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10457 M-F 8:30-12:30 pm 7/19-7/23 $155 Middletown Rec Center 10463 M-F 8:30-12:30 pm 7/26-7/30 $155 Centerville Rec Center 10459 M-F 8:30-12:30 pm 8/2-8/6 $155

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Summer Camps

Camp Monocacy

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Nature Camps

Driving can be fun at any age! This week we will learn how to get around town by drawing and coloring busses, cars, trains, helicopters and more. Some reading and singing will also help us get to where we need to be!

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Urbana Elementary 10468 M-Th 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/22 $110

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Zoo Animals

Learn to draw and color many of the animals in the zoo we will also be learning about the animals and their habitats through reading and dramatization.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts Ages: 6-12 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10469 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $130

BASKETBALL Basketball Development

During this camp we will be focusing on developing specific skills needed to play basketball. No matter the child’s skill level we will have drills and games to help them feel more confident playing basketball.

Ages: 6-11 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10470 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/14-6/18 $65

Five-Star Basketball Camp 

Learn the fundamental skills of ball handling, shooting, offense, defense, rebounding and station drills. Each activity develops your basketball skills to improve performance and make you a better player. Camp is offered in conjunction with the Five-Star Foundation.

Camp Directors are current or former High School and College coaches.

Ages: 8-14 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10472 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/21-6/25 $175 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10475 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/28-7/2 $175 Tuscarora Rec Center 10473 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/19-7/23 $175 Middletown Rec Center 10474 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $175

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BASEBALL America’s Pastime Baseball Camp 

These camps are designed to suit players ages 6-12 and are great for all skill levels.

Each morning campers rotate through various skill stations designed to improve every facet of the game. Baseball skill stations include hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, base running, rules, signs/signals and sportsmanship. In the afternoon campers put their skills to work in a game situation.

Participants will be grouped according to age and skill level. Learn baseball from the America’s Pastime staff as well as guest appearances from local High School/College coaches and players. Each participant will receive an America’s Pastime t-shirt.

America’s Pastime also offers “bring a friend” and sibling discounts of $25 off per camper (offer good for one additional child only).

Ages: 6-12 years.

Old National Park 10477 M-Th 9:00-2:00 pm 6/28-7/1 $150 Urbana Park 10476 M-Th 9:00-2:00 pm 7/12-7/15 $150 Ballenger Creek Park 10480 M-Th 9:00-2:00 pm 7/19-7/22 $150 Libertytown Park 10479 M-Th 9:00-2:00 pm 8/2-8/5 $150 Middletown Park 10478 M-Th 9:00-2:00 pm 8/9-8/12 $150

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CHEERLEADING Cheerleading Clinic 

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Turn off the TV and let’s cook! In this handson class, kids will explore a variety of foods and expand their cooking knowledge. This camp will cover more advanced cooking skills and techniques. Dining etiquette, knife skills and nutrition will all be covered. Participants will learn nutritious recipes for every meal of the day that they can prepare and serve themselves.

15 Hrs. /Program $100 /Food & Supplies $40 Middletown Cooking Studio Ages: 7-10 years.

10251 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 6/28-7/2 $140 Ages: 11-14 years.

10252 M-F 5:30-8:30 pm 7/19-7/23 $140

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Develop your cheerleading talents! This oneweek clinic includes backhand spring, safe stunting, dynamic choreography, and loads of fun. Beginners through advanced, individuals or teams are welcome. Participants are grouped by skill level.

Ages: 5-14 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10481 M-F 9:00am-Noon 6/21-6/25 $75 Oakdale Rec Center 10482 M-F 9:00am-Noon 6/28-7/2 $75 Centerville Rec Center 10483 M-F 9:00am-Noon 7/12-7/16 $75

COOKING NEW! Kids Cooking Camp 

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

All ages • 11:00-4:00pm • $65 per person • Register by 3/15/10 Buses Depart from TJ Middle • Show at Baltimore Hippodrome

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STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

Special Events Trips Preschool Youth Youth Sports Rec Centers

DANCE Dance Camp

Join us for a ballet/jazz one-week dance camp this summer. Emphasis on basic techniques, movements, and step that will be choreographed into a dance routine performed at the end of the week. Campers will also bring out their creativity by designing dance costumes.

Ages: 7-11 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10484 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $68

NEW! Tot’s Dance Camp

In this one week creative movement camp your preschoolers will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. They will exercise their creativity through movement games, enjoy making a craft every day, learn basic dance steps, and a small dance routine. In a small performance at the end of the week parents will be welcome to come see what your little dancers have learned.

Ages: 4-6 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10487 M-F 5:30-7:30pm 6/21-6/25 $48

DAY CAMP Camp Monocacy Encore 

This is a general recreation camp. Daily activities include games, crafts, and sports.

Celebrate the end of summer with a party on Friday.

Ages: 6-11 years.

Browning Building (Pinecliff Park) 10488 M-F 8:00-5:00 pm 8/16-8/20 $119

NEW! Around the World Schools Out Camp

During this one week camp kids will enjoy learning about different continents and cultures from around the world. Children will also enjoy crafts, games, playground time and much more! Please don’t forget your lunch!

Ages: 6-11 years.

Oakdale Recreation Center 10489 W-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/16-6/18 $72

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FLAG FOOTBALL NEW! NFL Youth Flag Football Camp

Children will be broken down into the NFL Youth Flag Football League age groups (5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-14) and will work on fundamentals, position specific drills and other techniques used in flag football. This is a non-contact camp but we ask that you please provide your child with a mouth guard.

Ages: 5-14 years.

Utica District Park M-F 5:30-7:30 pm 6/14-6/18 $55 10490 5-6 years 10491 7-8 years 10492 9-11 years 10493 12-14 years M-F 5:30-7:30 pm 8/9-8/13 $55 10494 5-6 years 10495 7-8 years 10496 9-11 years 10497 12-14 years

GOLF Golf Camp

Learn how to address the ball, swing fundamentals, grip, follow through, basic rules, and etiquette. Equipment is available for use, but feel free to bring your own.

Ages: 6-12 years.

I-70 Golf Center 10498 Tu-Th 10:00-Noon 6/22-6/24 $75 10499 Tu-Th 10:00-Noon 7/6-7/8 $75 10500 Tu-Th 10:00-Noon 7/13-7/15 $75 10501 Tu-Th 10:00-Noon 7/20-7/22 $75

GYMNASTICS Gymnastics Clinic 

Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination as you learn and develop a variety of gymnastics skills. Floor exercises, balance beam, uneven bars, and vaulting are covered.

Participants are grouped by age and skill level in this one-week program.

Ages: 5-14 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10502 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $75 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10503 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $75 Middletown Rec Center 10504 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $75

Tumbling for Cheerleading Camp 

This one-week camp will have participants tumblin’, jumpin’, and flippin’ for more.

Instruction will cover cartwheels, round offs, back handspring, and back tuck. Beginners through advanced, individuals or teams are welcome. Participants are grouped by skill level.

Ages: 7-14 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10505 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $75

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FC Ultimate Games Camp is a “fun camp” where we put an interesting twist on traditional games. We’ll play tons of games some are traditional and some are wacky. In this co-ed camp the focus is on having fun, sports skill building, staying fit, building character and boosting self-esteem. Bring a non-perishable lunch (no peanut products) and a water bottle.

Ages: 6-8 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10514 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 6/21-6/25 $119 Centerville Rec Center 10515 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 6/28-7/2 $119 Tuscarora Rec Center 10517 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 7/5-7/9 $119 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10516 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 7/12-7/16 $119 Middletown Rec Center 10518 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 7/19-7/23 $119 Centerville Rec Center 10519 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 7/26-7/30 $119

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STARTALK LIFE & Discovery for Exploratory World Languages offers beginning Chinese and Arabic language and culture instruction for young children. Following a “Junior Ambassadors” theme, the program will introduce children to basic Chinese or Arabic language skills (e.g., greetings, numbers, etc.), while integrating culture (music, art, history, geography) through games and other activities, and will include a field trip to a foreign embassy/office and a closing ceremony for students to share with their families what they have learned. The twoweek foundational summer program will be followed by fifteen semi-monthly after-school extension classes (Wed., 3:30 - 4:30pm, 9/8 3/30).

Ages: entering grade 1 or 2, fall 2010.

Middletown Primary School (Chinese) 10507 M-F 8:30am-Noon 8/9-8/13 Free Middletown Primary School (Arabic) 10508 M-F 8:30am-Noon 8/9-8/13 Free

Children will have hands-on fun, building and learning how LEGO’s can be used. Children will enjoy a wide variety of activities, lesson plans and free play to help them have fun and stay on task.

Ages: 8-12 years.

Middletown Rec Center 10509 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $120 10510 M-F 5:00-8:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $120 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10511 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $120 10512 M-F 5:00-8:00 pm 7/5-7/9 $120 Tuscarora Rec Center 10513 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $120

Camp Monocacy

LANGUAGE NEW! Chinese & Arabic Language & Culture

Pass, Shoot, and Score your way to a fantastic time during this one week camp.

Two local youth lacrosse coaches will provide the in depth hands-on training each and every day. Participants will learn and enhance basic fundamental skills through drills and simulated game play. All participants are required to provide their own equipment. Required equipment includes: Helmet, stick, arm, elbow pads, and athletic shoes.

Ages: 7-11 years. (Boy’s only) Old National Pike Park 10506 M-F 9:00-Noon 8/9-8/13 $68

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FC Ultimate Sports & Games Camp

Have fun this summer. Using the games approach, campers develop their skills in basketball, flag football, kickball, soccer, and other fun games co-ed camp. Campers rotate activities in age- and skill-appropriate groups. The focus is on sports skills, having fun, staying fit, building character and boosting self-esteem. Bring a non-perishable lunch (no peanut products) and a water bottle.

Ages: 8-11 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10557 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/21-6/25 $119 Centerville Rec Center 10558 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/28-7/2 $119 Tuscarora Rec Center 10559 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/5-7/9 $119 Deer Crossing Rec Center 10560 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/12-7/16 $119 Middletown Rec Center 10561 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 7/19-7/23 $119 Centerville Rec Center 10562 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $119

Funfit Sports and Games- Mini Movers 

Get a start on becoming a superstar! Spend the morning developing basic athletic skills such as running, jumping, and throwing while participating in our wacky sports program.

You’ll also learn some basic soccer skills during this fun-filled program.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Cost: $115 per participant plus bring a $15 supply fee to the first class.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10520 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 6/28-7/2 $115 Tuscarora Rec Center 10521 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 7/5-7/9 $115 Oakdale Rec Center 10522 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 7/12-7/16 $115 Centerville Rec Center 10523 M-F 9:30-12:30pm 7/19-7/23 $115 Tuscarora Rec Center 10524 M-F 9:30-12:30 pm 7/26-7/30 $115

Sports Discovery Camp

Help your little athlete discover a variety of sports through drills and games this summer.

This program will teach fundamental motor skills such as throwing, kicking and catching.

Tee ball, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and skill stations will keep your child active for the duration.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Catoctin Rec Center 10525 M-F 9:00-11:00 am 6/28-7/2 $65

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PREFORMING ARTS Children’s Chorus Camp 

Develop an ear for blending your voice with others through unison and part singing while experiencing the thrill of singing in a choir.

Compose and perform complex rhythms on African Drums. Receive instruction from the directors of the Frederick Children’s Chorus.

All campers will perform in the culminating fully staged performance. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Ages: 8-11 years.

Tuscarora Rec Center 10526 M-F 9:00-3:00pm 6/21-6/25 $116 Oakdale Rec Center 10527 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 7/5-7/9 $116

Junior Carnival 

Have fun and experience a carnival atmosphere. Campers learn to speak though a puppet, play a carnival game, juggle handkerchiefs, and paint your face to look like a tiger, or even learn a magic trick! All these things happen at Junior Carnival. So bring your happy face and get ready to have fun! All supplies included in the cost.

Ages: 5-7 years.

Deer Crossing Rec Center 10528 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/21-6/25 $195

Magic Fun 

Attention Beginning Wizards! Younger children learn magic tricks as well as puppetry and magic-themed craft projects. This course aims to develop art appreciation, overcome stage fright, and build kinesthetic skills with magic props. Each child will develop their imagination and confidence while learning magic effects.

All supplies included in cost.

Ages: 5-7 years Tuscarora Rec Center 10529 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/14-6/18 $195

Magic Performance 

Focusing primarily on the Performance Art of Magic, students train in a variety of forms of magic: sleight of hand, mentalism, apparatus, coin, card, wand and handkerchief magic, and learn- ing the basic of what it means to be a magician. A variety of magical games, craft projects and activities accompany serious magic instruction. A culminating performance allows students to perform an effect they have mastered in a close-up setting for parents and friends. All supplies included in the cost.

Ages: 8-11 years Tuscarora Rec Center 10530 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 6/14-6/18 $195

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Is your little one full of energy? Daily fun includes a specialized activity, games, arts and crafts, movement, discovery stations, and stories all based on the daily theme. Snack included in this one-week program. Pottytrained participants only.

Ages: 3-5 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10532 M-F 9:30-11:30am 7/12-7/16 $68 10533 M-F 9:30-11:30am 7/19-7/23 $68 10534 M-F 9:30-11:30am 7/26-7/30 $68 Middletown Rec Center 10535 W-F 9:30-11:30am 6/14-6/18 $41 10536 M-F 9:30-11:30am 6/21-6/25 $68 10537 M-F 9:30-11:30am 6/28-7/2 $68

Travel around the soccer world with U.K. Elite Soccer’s professional British trainers and their “Global Curriculum.” Learn different skills from Brazil, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, Britain and the USA through the proven teaching methods upon which U.K. Elite built its reputation. The daily schedule includes highly stimulating maximum activity practices and games, ending in a mini-World Cup tournament. Campers will be grouped by age and skill level.

Ages: 5-14 years.

Middletown Park 10539 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $150 Old National Pike District Park 10540 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $150 Urbana Community Park 11137 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $150 Ballenger Creek Park 10541 M-F 9:00-Noon 8/9-8/13 $150 Old National Pike District Park 10542 M-F 5:30-8:30 pm 8/9-8/13 $150

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Students of this program are introduced to a wide array of different puppets, including bag puppets, shadow puppets, human puppets, marionettes, tribbles, sock puppets, improvisational puppets, and so forth.

Emphasis is put on comedy and script writing for the puppets involved. Parents are encouraged to come early Friday to see a performance of what was learned.

Ages: 6-11 years.

Rose Hill Manor Park 10448 M-F 9:00-3:00 pm 8/9-8/13 $195

Learn basic skills and fundamentals of the game including trapping, passing, shooting, and rules in this one-week clinic. All participants are required to wear shin guards, sneakers or soccer cleats, and weather appropriate clothing. Bring a water bottle and small snack if needed.

Ages: 5-9 years.

Ballenger Creek Park 10538 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $65 Emmitsburg Community Center 10563 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/14-6/18 $65 10564 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $65 Utica District Park 10565 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $65 Middletown Rec Center 10566 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/28-7/2 $65

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This course is designed for children who are interested in constructing their own props, tricks and magic apparatus in order to perform magic. Make your own trick cards or learn how to make a magic box! Paint and create your own magic wand! Mixed media is used in order to foster engineering skills as well as artistic creativity. Along with the creation of prop also comes with instruction on how specifically to use it. This course appeals to a wide range of students. Previous experience is magic is not required.

Ages: 6-11 years.

Rose Hill Manor Park 10531 M-F 9:00-3:00 8/2-8/6 $195

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Summer Camps NEW! Challenger British Soccer A friendly low key introduction to the basics of soccer through games, stories and fun. First Kicks Camps last one hour each day for five days.

Ages: 3-4 years.

Urbana Community Park 11072 M-F 9:00-10:00 am 7/26-7/30 $85 Ballenger Creek 11073 M-F 9:00-10:00 am 8/2-8/6 $85

Minisoccer

Fun games, competitions and challenging skillbuilding activities will captivate and enlighten your young players. Minisoccer camps last either two hours, or one and a half hours each day for five days.

Ages: 4-6 years.

Urbana Community Park 11074 M-F 10:15-11:45 am 7/26-7/30 $105 Ballenger Creek 11075 M-F 10:15-11:45 am 8/2-8/6 $105

Half-Day Player Development Camps

Gain technical and tactical instruction in all areas of the game. Emphasis is placed upon individual skill development and fundamental tactical awareness through our coaching mix of maximum participation, progressive practices and small-sided games. Half-Day Camps last three hours a day for five days.

Ages: 6-16 years.

Urbana Community Park 11076 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $140 11077 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $140 Ballenger Creek 11078 M-F 9:00-Noon 8/2-8/6 $140 11079 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm 8/2-8/6 $140

Full-Day Advanced Camp

A more advanced camp for serious players, Full-Day camps focus on game-related techniques, tactical development and coached match play. Each camp lasts six hours a day for five days.

Ages: 10 to 18 years.

Urbana Community Park 11080 M-F 9:00-4:00 pm 7/26-7/30 $199 Ballenger Creek 11081 M-F 9:00-4:00 pm 8/2-8/6 $199

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Placement is limited. All youth must fill out an application and be interviewed.

L.I.T.s must commit for the entire time period (one-two weeks). All youth selected must attend an orientation. Community service hours may be earned through this program.

This program is designed to teach participants the skills needed to play volleyball. This oneweek clinic concentrates on basic passing, setting, hitting, serving, and team play.

Participants are grouped by age and skill level.

Ages: 10-14 years.

Centerville Rec Center 10547 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $68 Tuscarora Rec Center 10548 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $68 Middletown Rec Center 10549 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/5-7/9 $68 Oakdale Rec Center 10550 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/19-7/23 $68 10551 M-F 5:00-8:00pm 7/19-7/23 $68 Catoctin Rec Center 10552 M-F 9:00-Noon 6/21-6/25 $68

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This program is targeted for experienced volleyball players. This one-week clinic will cover many advanced skills and drills, such as diving, rolling, jump serving, and advanced passing and hitting. Participants are grouped by age and skill level.

Ages: 14-18 years.

Oakdale Rec Center 10553 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/26-7/30 $68 10554 M-F 5:00-8:00pm 7/26-7/30 $68

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Advanced Volleyball Skills Clinic

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This clinic is great for rookie players to learn fundamentals and for experienced players to polish their skills. Participants are required to bring their own glove. Bring water bottle and small snack if needed.

Ages: 7-14 years.

Pinecliff Park 10546 M-F 9:00-Noon 7/12-7/16 $68

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Join us for a fun and interactive camp covering social etiquette, communication skills and table manners. Children will participate in activities to build confidence in areas such as hand shaking, eye contact, introductions, common courtesies, gift giving/receiving, telephone etiquette and much more. Learn more about doing presentations, speaking to a group, listening skills and nonverbal communication. We will also discuss behavior at the table, table settings and practice eating! It’s a great way for children to develop skills that are used everyday and hear it from someone other than a parent. Children will have fun while learning skills that will last a lifetime.

Ages: 8-12 years.

Urbana Elementary 10545 M-Th 9:00-11:30am 7/12-7/15 $115 Tuscarora Rec Center 10544 M-Th 9:00-11:30am 7/19-7/22 $115

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Applications are available online at recreater.com or at the Recreation Office, 118 N. Market St., 301-600-2936. The application deadline is Friday, April 9, 2010.

Interviews will be held in late April/early May. If you are selected for the program, there will be a $30 fee payable at the time of selection. Frederick County Parks and Recreation reserves the right to terminate a Leader-in-Training from the program at any time.

Ages: 13-15 years.

Cost: $30 per person.

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The Leader-in-Training (L.I.T.) Program is a voluntary training program for youth ages 13-15. L.I.T.s assist summer camp staff in the areas of general sports and games, arts and crafts, and other recreational activities. Positions are available at Nature Camp, History Camp, FC Ultimate Sport Camp, Wee Adventures, Art Extravaganza, Lego Camp, Dance Camp, Crafty Kids, Soccer Camp, Cooking, and Camp Monocacy.

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Recreation Councils The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation recognizes eleven different volunteer recreation councils in Frederick County that are approved by the Board of County Commissioners as extensions of the Division to provide complementary and cooperative recreation and park opportunities to citizens. Councils consist of volunteers who coordinate special events, sports leagues, recreation programs, and more. These non-profit groups are made up of caring citizens like you. Recreation councils can always use your helping hand. For information on various councils, or to lend your support, please call 301-600-2936.

Ballenger Creek

The Ballenger Creek Recreation Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at Tuscarora Rec Center at 7:00 pm, (except for the months of July, August and December).

Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at the Brunswick High School Library at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in helping out please contact Bob Ward at 301-834-8215. www.barcmd.com

Catoctin

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at Thurmont Public Library in Thurmont at 7:00 pm. To volunteer, call 301600-1784.

Fountain Rock Nature

Meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month (except for November and December) at Fountain Rock Nature Center in Walkersville. Email: fountainrocknaturecouncil@gmail.com.

Libertytown

Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm, St. Peter’s Church in Libertytown. Visit our website at www.libertyreccouncil.com.

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Middletown Fire Company, 13 South Church Street at 7:00 pm. For more information or to volunteer, please call Jon King at 240-674-2203 or go to www.middletownrec.com

Rose Hill Museum

Meetings are held in Rose Hill Manor at 9:00 am on the second Thursday of every month.

For more information call 301-600-1650. www.rosehillmuseum.com

Senior

The Senior Recreation Council serves County residents 50 years and older. Meetings are held at the William R. Talley Recreation Center the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am.

Urbana

This council meets the first Tuesday of each month at Centerville Rec Center at 7:00 pm, (except for the months of August & December). Visit the website at www.urbanarec.com

Woodsboro/New Midway

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at the St. John’s Church in Woodsboro at 7:00 pm.

Volunteer Opportunities Recreation Councils

Councils are looking for volunteers to assist and lead various activities. If you are interested in getting involved, call 301-600-6640 for information or attend a Recreation Council meeting in your area.

Parks & Recreation

Volunteers are a very important resource for the Division. We depend heavily on the knowledge and skill that they provide. Call 301-600-6640 today!

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All directions start from the intersection of Rt. 15/I-70 and I-270.

Buckeystown Vet Hospital, 3820 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD, Take I-270 South to exit 31B for MD-85 S/ Buckeystown. Merge onto Buckeystown Pike/ MD-85 South.

Middletown Middle, 100 High St, Middletown.

Take Rt. 270 N, to Rt. 15 N. Take exit Rt. 40 W (exit #13B). Continue on Rt. 40 approx. 5 miles. Turn right onto High Street to school.

Middletown Rec Center, 403 Franklin St, Middletown: US 40 W. Bear left onto US alt. 40 W. approx. 4 miles. Turn left onto Middletown Pkwy; turn right onto Holter Rd. School is on right. The Rec Center is located on the left side of the school.

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Middletown Cooking Studio, 7628 Coblentz Rd., Middletown, Follow direction to Middletown Community Park. Studio is next to Baseball/Softball fields.

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Deer Crossing Recreation Center, 10601 Finn Dr., New Market: I-70 E towards Baltimore, at Exit #62 turn left on MD 75 toward Libertytown. Turn left at the 1st stop light on MD 144. After passing through New Market turn right on Boyers Mill Rd. Go approx.

1 mile, turn left on Finn Dr. (Summerfield Subdivision). The Recreation Center is at the back of Deer Crossing Elementary School.

Libertytown Park, 12201 Liberty Rd, Frederick: US 15 N., right onto Rt. 26 towards Walkersville. Follow Rt. 26 through Libertytown. Just after Libertytown, park will be on the right.

Nature Camps

Centerville Recreation Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Dr., Frederick: From Frederick, take Rt. 270 South to Rt. 80 East. Cross over Rt. 355 and continue for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Carriage Hill Drive. School will be on your right. Rec Center entrance is located at the North end of the school.

Lake Linganore,6718 Coldstream Dr., New Market: I-70 E towards Baltimore, at Exit #62 turn left on MD 75 toward Libertytown.

Turn left at stop light on MD 144. Pass through New Market; turn right on Boyers Mill Rd. Turn left on Eaglehead Dr. Turn left on Coldstream Dr.

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Catoctin Recreation Center, 408 E Main St., Thurmont: Take US 15 North to Rt. 77 exit (approximately 14 miles). Make left turn off exit onto Main St. in Thurmont. After about one mile go right on Summit Ave. The Recreation Center is on the right in the back of Thurmont Middle School.

I-70 Golf Center, 8400 E. Patrick St., Frederick: Follow Patrick St. east out of Frederick. Crossover I-70 and go through one light. The Golf Center will be on the left before the bridge.

Rose Hill

Brunswick High, 101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick: Take US-340 S to exit 2 for State Hwy 17 toward Burkittsville/Brunswick. Turn left at Burkittsville Rd/MD-17. At Burkittsville Rd, take the 2nd exit and stay on Burkittsville Rd/MD-17. Continue on MD-464/Souder Rd. Continue on Cummings Dr.

Green Valley Elementary, 11501 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia: Take I-70 E/US-40 East.

Merge onto MD-75 S/Green Valley Rd. via EXIT 62 toward Monrovia/Hyattstown. Turn RIGHT onto MD-75/Baldwin Rd. Turn LEFT onto MD-75/Green Valley Rd. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto Fingerboard Rd./MD-75/MD-80.

Continue to follow Fingerboard RD/MD-80 school will be on right.

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Browning Building (Pinecliff Park), 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd., Frederick: I-70 E to Exit #55 to South St. At stop sign turn left on Reich’s Ford Rd, proceed approx. 2 miles.

After crossing the Monocacy River bridge turn left on Pinecliff Park Rd. The park is at the end of the road.

Frederick County Fairgrounds (Null Building), 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD: I-70 E toward Baltimore.

Take exit 56 for MD-144 toward Patrick St. Sharp right at Main St/MD-144 W/Old National Pike. Continue to follow MD-144 W. Destination will be on the right

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Ballenger Creek Park, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick: US 15 South to US 340 West, Exit #5 onto the ramp for MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Pike), go right off the exit onto MD 351 for approximately one mile. Park is on the right just past Ballenger Creek Middle School.

Fountain Rock Park/Nature Center, 8516 Fountain Rock Ct., Walkersville: US 15 N approx. 2 miles outside the Frederick City Limits. Turn right on Biggs Ford Rd. Go approx. 1 mile. Turn right on Fountain Rock Rd, park is on the left.

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Ballenger Creek Middle, 5525 Ballenger Creek Pk, Frederick.: US 15 S to US 340 West, Exit #5 onto the ramp for MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Pike). Go right on MD 351 for approx. 3/4 mile.

School is on left.

Emmitsburg Community Center, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg: Take 15 N. Turn left on S. Seton Ave. Center is on left next to Emmitsburg Elementary.

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Parks and Recreation Main Office, 118 N. Market St, Frederick: Follow the “Frederick Historic District” signs to Market St. The office is on the first floor in the Division of Public Works Building between Church and Second St.

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Program Locations All directions start from the intersection of Rt. 15/I-70 and I-270.

Oakdale High, 5850 Eaglehead Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754, From 70 E. take exit #56. Follow MD 144 E. underneath I-70.

Continue to roundabout. Take 3rd exit to school complex.

Oakdale Recreation Center, 9850 Old National Pk, Ijamsville: From 70 E. take exit #56.

Follow MD 144 E. underneath I-70. At top of hill turn left into the School complex. Drive past Middle School to the Elementary School.

The Rec Center is located on the right side of the Elementary School.

Pinecliff Park (see Browning Building).

Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick: US 15 N, take Motter Ave exit. Turn onto Motter Ave. Turn left onto 14th St. Turn left onto N Market St. The park entrance is on the left, just past Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.

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Point of Rocks Park/Community Building, 1637 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks: US 15 S to Point of Rocks. Turn left at Rt. 464.

Take immediate right onto MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Pike). Park is on the left, behind the red brick Community Building.

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Oakdale Middle, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville: Follow Oakdale Recreation Center directions.

Old National Pike District Park, 12406 Old National Pk (Highway 144), Mount Airy: Take I-70 E. to Rt. 75 N. (exit 62). Proceed North, approximately ¼ mile to Rt. 144 E. (Old National Pike). Park is on left approx. 1 mile.

Spring Ridge Elementary, 9051 Ridgefield Dr., Ijamsville: From I-70 E take exit 56. Follow MD 144 E. Turn left on Ridgeville Dr. Thomas Johnson High, 1501 N Market StFrederick, MD 21701, US 15 N, take Motter Ave exit. Turn left on Motter Ave. Turn left onto 14th St. Turn left onto N Market St. School on left.

Thomas Johnson Middle, 1799 Schifferstadt Boulevard, Frederick. US 15 N, take Motter Ave exit. Turn left on Motter Ave. Turn left onto 14th St. Turn left onto N Market St. Turn right on Schifferstadt Boulevard.

Tuscarora High, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. US 15 S to US 340 West, Exit #5 onto the ramp for MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Pike). Go right on MD 351 for approx. 3/4 mile.

School is on the right.

Twin Ridge Elementary, 1106 Leafy Hollow Circle, Mt. Airy, MD 21771, take 70 East to exit 68 for MD-27 N toward Mt. Airy. Turn left at MD-27 N/Ridge Rd. Turn left at Main St. Turn left at MD-144. Turn right at Rising Ridge Rd. Turn left at Deer Hollow Dr. Turn left at Leafy Hollow Circle.

Urbana Elementary, 3554 Urbana Pike, Urbana: Take I-270 S to Exit #26 to Fingerboard Rd. Enter next roundabout and take 1st exit onto MD-80 E/Fingerboard Rd. Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto MD-355/Urbana Pike. At light turn left onto MD-355/Urbana Pike North. Urbana Elementary School will be on left.

Urbana High, 3471 Campus Dr, Ijamsville, MD 21754, take I-270 South to the Urbana Exit (Exit 26). Stay to the right around the exit ramp, taking 80 (Fingerboard Road) east.

Continue through the light at the Cracked Claw. Turn right at light onto Campus Drive.

Urbana Middle, 3511 Pontius Court Ijamsville, MD 21754, take I-270 South to the Urbana Exit (Exit 26). Stay to the right around the exit ramp, taking 80 (Fingerboard Road) east.

Continue through the light at the Cracked Claw and through the light at Campus Drive to the light at Pontius Court. Turn right onto Pontius Court.

Urbana Park, Urbana Pike, Urbana: I-270 S to Exit #26 to Fingerboard Rd., bear right off the exit. Turn left on MD 355. Park is on the left just past Urbana Elementary School.

Utica District Park, 10200-B Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont: From Frederick take Rt. 15 North, to Old Frederick Rd. Follow Old Frederick Rd. to stop sign. Park will be on left.

Walkersville High, 81 Frederick St, Walkersville. Take Route 15 N to Rt. 26 E. Go approx. 2 miles, at the 4th traffic light & just after crossing the Monocacy River, the road bears left/North onto Rt. 194. Continue North on Rt. 194 for 1.4 miles and turn left at the 2nd traffic light. Take the first driveway to the right to the High School.

West Winds Tennis Center, 11411 Gas House Pk., New Market: Take I-70 East toward Mt. Airy to Exit 62 (New Market). Turn right on Route 75 (North) and take a left the second time you come to Old New London Road (it does a “U”). Take a right on Gas House Pike and go less than 1 mile to San Andrew Drive and turn left. The center is immediately on your left.

Tuscarora Recreation Center, 6321 Lambert Dr., Frederick: From Frederick take US 340 West, Exit #5 onto the ramp for MD 351 (Ballenger Creek Pike), go right off the exit onto MD 351 for approximately two miles.

Turn left on to Lambert Drive. School is immediately on right.

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16. Middletown Recreation Center 17. Oakdale Recreation Center 18. Old National Pike District Park 19. Point of Rocks Park &

Community Center 20. Pinecliff Park 21. Rocky Ridge 22. Rose Hill Manor Park 23. Roddy Road Park 24. Tuscarora Recreation Center 25. Urbana Park 26. Urbana District Park

(Future Park) 27. Utica Park

Nature Camps History Camps Summer Camps

1. Ballenger Creek Park 2. Buckeystown Park 3. Catoctin Recreation Center 4. Catoctin Creek Park (Future Park) 5. Centerville Recreation Center 6. Creagerstown Park 7. Deer Crossing Recreation Center 8. Devilbiss Bridge 9. Fountain Rock Park 10. Fountaindale Park 11. Green Hill Park 12. Kemptown Park 13. Libertytown Park 14. Loy’s Station Park 15. Middletown Park

For Park Amenities please visit www.Recreater.com.

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Registration Info & Policies 5 Easy Ways to Register...

Internet at www.recreater.com: To get your pin number just log on to www.recreater.com

get an automated response via e-mail.

2) Mail: completed registration form with your check (payable to Frederick County Treasurer),

or credit card information to: Frederick County Parks & Recreation, C/O Registration, 118

North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701.

3) Walk-in: your completed registration form and your cash, check (payable to Frederick County

Treasurer), or credit card information to: Frederick County Parks & Recreation, 118 North

Market Street, 8:00 am-4:30 pm weekdays.

4) Call 301-600-2936: Please have your completed registration form and credit card number ready 5) Fax: completed registration form with credit card information to: Frederick County Parks &

Recreation, 301-600-2595.

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Register Early Early program registration is encouraged since roster size is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration required unless otherwise indicated.

Registration Confirmation Confirmation will be sent via e-mail. Otherwise your cancelled check or credit card statement is your receipt. You will be notified if there is a problem processing your registration or if the program is cancelled. Please make a note of your program start date.

Refund Policy If you want to withdraw from a program call 301600-2936. All requests for refunds must be made 2-weeks prior to the start of the program. A $4 processing fee will be charged for each participant per program refunded. All refund requests must be approved by the Recreation Superintendent.

Refunds will be issued according to the original method of payment. Registrations for trips that require pre-purchased tickets are not refundable.

Returned Checks A $25 fee will be charged for checks returned for non-payment.

Financial Assistance Financial Assistance is available to those who qualify. For information, visit Recreater.com or call 301-600-2391.

Age Policy Program participants must be the advertised age for a program before the program ends. All age requirements are set to benefit the participants and to make the instruction consistent and safe.

Discipline The Division has a discipline policy for program participants. In the event the participant is asked to leave a program/facility, no refund will be issued.

Americans With Disabilities Act The Division is committed to providing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and strives to provide equal, integrated participation in all programs, activities, and services. The Division’s policy is to reasonably accommodate all qualified program applicants in accordance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We welcome questions, comments, and concerns of interested citizens regarding ADA compliance.

Alcohol Policy Please remember that we strive to have a family atmosphere on our trips. If you choose to drink alcohol while on one of our trips please do so responsibly and make arrangements to have a designated driver for your trip home from the bus drop off area.

Program Cancellations Please see your instructor on the first day of your program for a schedule. If there is an exception, you will be informed by the Parks and Recreation staff on the program schedule. If you are not sure whether a program will be held, call our program cancellation line 301-600-6291. During inclement weather, outdoor programs may be cancelled. Every effort will be made to makeup missed classes. Refunds will not be granted for rescheduled classes that are missed due to conflicts with personal schedules. The Division may cancel a program for any reasonable cause.

Weather Related Closures If you are not sure whether a program will be held, call our program cancellation line 301-600-6291. During inclement weather, outdoor programs may be cancelled. Every effort will be made to make-up missed classes.

Equal Opportunity Clause Frederick County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and/or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Camp Form  All camps that have a 2 icon next to them require a camper health information form to be filled out and brought to camp on the first day. A camper who will be attending more than one camp location will need to fill out multiple “Camp Forms”. To receive a form please visit www.recreater.com to download one or call 301-600-2936.

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Registration Form Frederick County Parks and Recreation Registration Form 118 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701

Phone: 301-600-2936

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Address State

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Name of participant listed above.

Medical conditions (including allergies) if applicable.

Method of Payment: Cash Check or money order enclosed (Make checks payable to Frederick County Treasurer) Check # ___________ o Master Card o Visa o Discover Card # __ __ __ __- __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __

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Waiver of Liability: By my signature below, I acknowledge that there are inherent risks and dangers associated with recreation program(s) and therefore, I hold Frederick County Commissioners harmless from all claims of injury, damage, or loss which may result from my, or my child(ren)’s participation in the program(s) listed above.

Discipline Policy: I understand that the Division has a discipline policy regarding conduct in recreation programs and facilities. In the event that I/my child is asked to leave a program/facility, I understand that the registration fee will not be refunded to me.

Authorization for use of Photographic Likeness: I agree to allow Frederick County Parks and Recreation to take and utilize photos, slides, and video images of the above registered individual(s) for the purpose of promotion and publicizing of the Division’s programs and/or events. If I prefer to not allow the above registered individual(s) to be photographed, I will call 301-600-1684 to register my request.

Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: ______________ (Parent /Guardian’s signature if participant is under 18 years of age)