Summer Outdoor Activity Guide

FREDERICK COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Join us for a fun-filled morning of games, crafts, and more!

Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of exciting challenges, learn new games, make new friends, and create a one-of-a-kind craft. With a new theme each week, there is no telling how much fun we have in store! This is an outdoor only program. All CDC, State of Maryland, and Frederick County guidelines will be followed along with proper physical distancing. Please come prepared with weather appropriate attire, a nonperishable snack, and a water bottle. A welcome email with full details will be sent out prior to the start of the program.

SPLASHTASTIC BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$12 23050 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Mon 7/13 URBANA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23052 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Wed 7/15 LIBERTYTOWN PARK FEE:$12 23064 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 7/21 UTICA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23065 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 7/23 LET THE GAMES BEGIN BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$12 23057 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Mon 7/27 URBANA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23058 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Wed 7/29 LIBERTYTOWN PARK FEE:$12 23054 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 8/4 UTICA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23060 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 8/6 CRAZY CHALLENGES BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$12 23061 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Mon 8/10 URBANA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23063 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Wed 8/12 LIBERTYTOWN PARK FEE:$12 23059 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 8/18 UTICA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$12 23056 6-10 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 8/20

ADVENTURE GAMES

Fun and challenging team-building activities await the outdoor adventurer. New games each day! Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather we will be outside.

PINECLIFF PARK FEE:$69 23082 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/13-7/17

CREEK EXPLORERS

This program is designed for participants who love wading in the creek and searching for creek creatures large and small including crayfish, frogs, and salamanders. During the week, participants will be exploring the park, enjoying water activities, and more.

CATOCTIN CREEK PARK FEE:$69 23075 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/10-8/14

MAD SCIENCE

Is science one of your happy thoughts? We have the class for you!

Conduct science experiments with your friends at the park. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather we will be outside!

CATOCTIN CREEK PARK FEE:$69 23083 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/20-7/24 PINECLIFF PARK FEE:$69 23077 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/24-8/28

PIRATES OF THE MONOCACY

Did pirates really have treasure? Who created “the code”? What did they do all day? Join us for pirate themed games and activities with friends. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather we will be outside!

PINECLIFF PARK FEE:$69 23095 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/3-8/7

UNDERGROUND WONDER

Discover what creatures live underground. Outdoor exploration, shelter building, activities, and games will be used to learn about how these creatures survive and thrive. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather we will be outside.

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK FEE:$69 23096 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/17-8/21

WILDERNESS SKILLS

Outdoor skills including: wildlife tracking, mapping, survival shelter building, archery and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather we will be outside!

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK FEE:$69 23085 6-12 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/27-7/31

In case of inclement weather, programs are subject to change.

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SELF-GUIDED PARK CHALLENGES

FIELD SPORTS

WALK AND WATCH CHALLENGE

END ZONE CHAMPIONS

Magic is always everywhere. Challenge yourself to be in search of something extraordinary, even in the most ordinary of things!

You, your family, and your masks are invited to join us this summer as we feature a completely FREE and definitely FUN bi-weekly challenge to get out and play in your parks! We hope these challenges provide you with an exciting and unique way to enjoy nature, fitness, and fun in our parks! Participation in FCPR’s “Walk and Watch Challenge” is voluntary, free of cost, and all activities can be done simply through physical movement and visual identification of items (no touch!). Registration for each challenge is required. Email with full details will be sent out at 8am on the first day of the challenge.

LADYBUG LOOKOUT Ancient folklore states that seeing a ladybug is a symbol of good luck and prosperity - and when one is spotted, you are to make a wish!

Between the dates of July 13th and July 29th, you and your family will be on the search for ladybugs in a select few of our parks. Take a walk on our mapped “walk and watch trails” and enjoy the thrill of the search and positive conversation with family! Want to be in the running to win a prize? Share a photo of your family and one of our hidden ladybugs on Frederick County Parks and Recreation’s Facebook Page or email sdelise@frederickcountymd.gov. (3) lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, 7/29/20 evening by 4pm and will receive a FCPR Swag Bag! Registration is required. Email with full details will be sent out at 8am on the first day of the challenge.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS FREE 23051 All Ages 7/13-7/29 CAPTURE THE OLYMPIC FLAG The summer Olympics may have been postponed in Tokyo, but not in Frederick County! See how many Olympic flags you and your family can find while walking in our beautiful parks! Between the dates of August 3rd and August 19th, Olympic flags will be hidden in a select number of our parks for you and your family to search for while enjoying positive conversations and the great outdoors. Want to be in the running to win a prize? Share a photo of your family and one of our Olympic flags on Frederick County Parks and Recreation’s Facebook Page or email sdelise@frederickcountymd.gov. (3) lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, 08/19/20 evening by 4pm and will receive a FCPR Swag Bag! Registration is required. Email with full details be sent out at 8am on the first day of the challenge.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS FREE 23053 All Ages 8/3-8/19 INFINITY STONE SCAVENGER HUNT Thanos has landed on earth and is looking for the six Infinity Stones to complete his gauntlet to conquer the world! Between the dates of August 24th and September 9th, Captain America, Iron Man, and the rest of the Avengers need your help to find the Infinity Stones at a few of our parks before Thanos can find them! In this riddle-styled scavenger hunt, you will have to find the first infinity stone before going to find the next one. All Infinity Stones will be located along the park path. Want to be in the running to win a prize? Share a photo of your family and one of our Infinity Stones on Frederick County Parks and Recreation’s Facebook Page or email sdelise@frederickcountymd.gov. (3) lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, 09/09/20 evening by 4pm and will receive a FCPR Swag Bag!! Registration is required. Email with full details be sent out at 8am on the first day of the challenge.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS FREE 23055 All Ages 8/24-9/9

Frederick County Parks and Recreation

Test your skills on the gridiron with this all-around skills program!

Modeled after the skills that the pros practice and compete in during the Pro-Bowl Skills Showdown, players will learn basic and advanced skills with passing, agility, catching, and punting in a fun atmosphere. Participants must bring their own water bottle.

Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities. All activities take place outside.

BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$69 23041 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/20-7/24 OLD NATIONAL PIKE PARK FEE:$69 23046 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/27-7/31 URBANA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$69 23044 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/3-8/7 OTHELLO REGIONAL PARK FEE:$69 23049 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/24-8/28

SPORTS N’ MORE

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and play a variety of sports. The instructors will lead participants in fun drills and game play to enhance each players’ skills in the sport. All skill levels are welcome! Participants must bring their own water bottle. Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities. All activities take place outside.

UTICA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$69 23040 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/13-7/17 MIDDLETOWN PARK FEE:$69 23042 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/27-7/31 OTHELLO REGIONAL PARK FEE:$69 23045 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/10-8/14 BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$69 23047 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/17-8/21

GOAL GETTER SOCCER

This program is designed for eager and active players that want to develop their soccer skills. We will emphasize the fundamental skills needed for soccer through fun games and exciting drills.

Our goal is to better your child’s soccer, physical, and social skills.

Participants must bring their own water bottle. Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities. All activities take place outside.

MIDDLETOWN PARK FEE:$69 23043 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/13-7/17 URBANA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$69 23038 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 7/20-7/24 OLD NATIONAL PIKE PARK FEE:$69 23048 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/3-8/7 UTICA DISTRICT PARK FEE:$69 23039 6-10 yrs 8:30am-11:30am M-F 8/10-8/14

7V7 WOMEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT

$200 team fee. Maximum of 12 players/roster. If interest allows, there will be 2 divisions of play. Open (18+) and Masters (30+).

25 min. games. Game times/number of games played will be determined by the amount of teams registered. Winners receive championship t-shirts. Registration deadline is end of business Wednesday, July 29 2020. All activities take place outside.

BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$200 21991 18+ yrs 8:00am-6:00pm Sat 8/8 www.recreater.com • 301-600-2936

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

BARRE

WOMEN’S WELLNESS HIKE: ANNAPOLIS ROCKS/BLACK ROCK CLIFFS

Join staff and recharge in nature with like-minded outdoor women as we hike the Appalachian Trail towards Annapolis Rocks and Black Rock Cliffs. An 8 mile in-and-out trail with a 800’ elevation gain, this hike serves as one of the most popular in Maryland, with stunning vistas overlooking Greenbrier at Annapolis Rocks and an 180 degree panorama west at Black Rock Cliff. The trail is a mostly pleasant hike with brief encounters with steep elevation differences. This hike will require the ability to complete the hike at a fast moving, group pace in allotted hiking time of 3.5 hours. Program details and meeting information will be sent a week prior. Transportation is not provided. Please pack water and lunch/snacks. Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities.

TBD FEE:$9 23066 18+ yrs 8:30am-12:00pm Wed 7/22

23105

16+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Wed

7/22

23106

16+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Wed

7/29

23107

16+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Wed

8/5

23108

16+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Wed

8/12

23109

16+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Wed

8/19

FOREST THERAPY WALK

ACTIVE ADULT HIKE: C&O CANAL

Enjoy social time with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts as we appreciate yesterday’s lifeline, today’s gem by foot. We will do our best to accommodate each person’s fitness as we explore the Lander to Brunswick section, approx. 8.2 miles, 4 hours.

Timeframe is an estimation based on average hiking speed on the C&O Canal. Program details and meeting information will be sent a week prior. Transportation is not provided. Please pack water and lunch/snacks. Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities.

TBD FEE:$9 23062 50 + yrs 8:30am-12:30pm Tue 8/11

ADULT SOCIAL HIKE: CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN EXTENDED LOOP

Join staff and like-minded outdoor enthusiasts as we hike an 8.5 mile loop of Catoctin Mountain with a 1700’ elevation gain.

This loop is a combination of all of the three major loops in the Catoctin Mountain Park, including Cunningham Falls, Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit, Thurmont Vista, Wolf Rock, and Chimney Rock. Ranges from an easy walk to a challenging uphill hike, but the spectacular vistas make it well worth the climb. This hike will require the ability to complete the hike at a fast-moving, group pace in allotted hiking time of 4.5 hours. Program details and meeting information will be sent a week prior. Transportation is not provided. Please pack water and lunch/snacks. Proper physical distancing and CDC guidelines are in effect for all activities.

TBD FEE:$9 23067 18+ yrs 8:30am-1:00pm Tue 9/1

BANG POWER DANCE

Bang Power Dance is a dance fitness fusion format that blends cardio activity and HIIT intervals to increase the workout.

It includes some boxing, Hip Hop, along with Latin and American dance rhythms. Weighted gloves and water bottle is recommended, but optional. This is an OUTDOOR Program, proper physical distancing and CDC safety guidelines will be mandatory. Welcome email will be sent with detailed information.

BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$5 22440 18+ yrs 7:00pm-8:00pm Tue 7/28 23102

18+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Tue

8/4

23103

18+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Tue

8/11

23104

18+ yrs

7:00pm-8:00pm

Tue

8/18

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Barre is a total body toning, strengthening and flexibility workout using hand weights, and a mat. The simple movements and fantastic results will help make you feel fabulous. Participants will need to bring their own water bottles, mats, and hand weights.

This is an OUTDOOR Program, proper physical distancing and CDC safety guidelines will be mandatory. Welcome email will be sent with detailed information.

BALLENGER CREEK PARK FEE:$5 23068 16+ yrs 7:00pm-8:00pm Wed 7/15

Trying to survive in our fast paced and demanding society can be challenging. This can cause stress, depression and anxiety. Nature & Forest Therapy walks are designed to help open up our senses, slow down and reconnect with nature in a way that lowers our blood pressure and cortisol levels. We are more productive in all areas of our life when we experience the benefits of Nature & Forest Therapy. Taught by a Certified Forest Therapy Guide.

Please bring a water bottle. This is an OUTDOOR Program, proper physical distancing and CDC safety guidelines will be mandatory.

Welcome email will be sent with detailed information.

KEMPTOWN PARK FEE:$5 23091 16+ yrs 11:00am-12:00pm Sat 7/18 CATOCTIN CREEK PARK FEE:$5 23092 16+ yrs 10:00am-11:00am Sun 7/26 OLD NATIONAL PIKE PARK FEE:$5 23093 16+ yrs 10:00am-11:00am Sat 8/1

VINYASA FLOW YOGA

Vinyasa Flow is a practice where postures or Asanas are connected through the breath for a trans-formative and balancing effect. Classes build heat, endurance, flexibility, strength. This well-rounded, moderately paced class is great for beginners with an active lifestyle or those with some basic yoga experience. We ask that you please bring a water bottle and mat.

Welcome email will be sent with detailed information.

MIDDLETOWN PARK FEE:$5 23087 18+ yrs 6:00pm-7:00pm Thu 7/16 23098

18+ yrs

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thu

7/23

23099

18+ yrs

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thu

7/30

23100

18+ yrs

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thu

8/6

23101

18+ yrs

6:00pm-7:00pm

Thu

8/13

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STRONG BY ZUMBA

STRONG by Zumba combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Please bring a mat and water bottle. This is an OUTDOOR Program, proper physical distancing and CDC safety guidelines will be mandatory.

Welcome email will be sent with detailed information.

URBANA COMMUNITY PARK FEE:$5 23094 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am Sat 7/18 23125

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

7/25

23126

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

8/1

23127

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

8/8

GENTLE YOGA

Explore Yoga’s most essential postures safely and effectively.

These well-rounded classes consist of held and moving postures.

Focus will be on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, linked with conscious breathing techniques, bringing balance to the nervous system. Beginners and continuing yoga students will benefit from these challenging yet accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet individuals needs. Strengthen and renew with the healthgiving benefits of Yoga. This is an OUTDOOR Program, proper physical distancing and CDC safety guidelines will be mandatory.

Welcome email will be sent with detailed information FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK FEE:$5 23110 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am Fri 7/24

HISTORY & ENRICHMENT AT ROSE HILL MANOR PARK

NATURE SKETCHING

Find inspiration in nature and learn to sketch the beauty of the world around us. All supplies included. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$20 22270 8+ yrs 2:00pm-4:00pm Sun 8/2

TRAVELING BACK IN TIME: CENTURIES OF DISCOVERY

Join us each Monday morning as we explore what life was like through the various time periods of the past. Learn how world events and discoveries shaped national identity. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$49 23016 6-8 yrs 9:00am-11:00am Mon 7/13-8/10 23035

9-12 yrs

9:00am-11:00am

Mon

7/13-8/10

TRAVELING BACK IN TIME: LIFE AT ROSE HILL

Join us each Wednesday morning to explore daily life at Rose Hill from 1740-1960. Explore how the families of Rose Hill lived and responded to the challenges and changes of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$49 23017 6-8 yrs 9:00am-11:00am Wed 7/15-8/12 23036

9-12 yrs

9:00am-11:00am

Wed

7/15-8/12

23111

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Fri

7/31

23112

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Fri

8/7

23113 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am URBANA COMMUNITY PARK 23090 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am

Fri Thu

8/14 FEE:$5 7/16

23115

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Thu

7/23

Discover how music, legends, and comics have shaped the world around us. Explore how pop culture influences our perspectives and inspires cultural change. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23018 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Fri 7/17

23116

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Thu

7/30

23028

23117

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Thu

8/6

23118

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Thu

8/13

23119 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am UTICA DISTRICT PARK 23089 16+ yrs 9:00am-10:00am

Thu Tue

8/20 FEE:$5 7/14

23120

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Tue

7/21

23121

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Tue

7/28

23122

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Tue

8/4

23123

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Tue

8/11

23124

16+ yrs

9:00am-10:00am

Tue

8/18

EXPLORING HISTORY: POP CULTURE

9:00am-12:00pm

Fri

7/17

EXPLORING HISTORY: SPACE

The stars, moon and planets have been studied for centuries and utilized as a guide for travel. From the early race to explore the world an understanding of astronomy was important to the travel by sea. Explore the how the science of astronomy has shaped the way we moved and worked throughout time and learn some basics to star identification. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23020 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 7/21 23032

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Tue

7/21

EXPLORING HISTORY: WOMEN & FLIGHT

Women such as Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Katharine Wright and Katherine Johnson have helped to shape the history of flight.

Discover the stories of these women and how their courage and perseverance made air travel possible. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23019 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 7/23 23031

Frederick County Parks and Recreation

9-12 yrs

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

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Thu

7/23

5

HP BIRTHDAY BASH

EXPLORING HISTORY: WWII

Join us as we celebrate the birthday of one of our favorite fictional wizarding characters. Discover how Harry Potter’s birthday would have been celebrated in history and how the residents of Rose Hill enjoyed celebrating the anniversaries of their births. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23021 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Fri 7/31

Join us as we commemorate the end of World War II with a look at how the war effort impacted the citizens of Frederick County.

From ration stamps to victory gardens discover ways everyday citizens supported the war effort and lessons learned from the Greatest Generation. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23024 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Fri 8/14

23033

23027

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Fri

7/31

EXPLORING HISTORY: TRANSPORTATION

Learn about the history of travel and the movement of goods.

From waterway navigation to flight, discover how transportation provided a way to increase commerce and opened a new world of possibilities. Explore how Thomas Johnson and John Grahame helped to shaped early travel around Maryland and engineer your own “transportation system.” All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23022 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 8/4 23034

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Tue

8/4

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Fri

8/14

EXPLORING HISTORY: WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE

Celebrate 100 years of Women’s Suffrage as we delve into the changing roles of women in society. Learn about women like Abigail Adams, Sojurner Truth, Anna Ella Carroll, and Jeannette Rankin who stressed the importance of women taking an active role in their communities. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23025 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 8/18 23037

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Tue

8/18

EXPLORING HISTORY: INVENTIONS

EXPLORING HISTORY: LIGHT

Discover how architectural design utilized the sun’s natural energy for homes like Rose Hill. Learn about early careers in light production and explore the changing sources and styles of light from candles to electricity. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23023 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 8/6

From the telegraph to the telephone and milling to milking learn how various industries have been changed by the passion for discovery. Explore how some inventions have increased the speed of work, as well as shaped our Frederick County community. All activities take place outside.

ROSE HILL MANOR PARK FEE:$12 23026 6-8 yrs 9:00am-12:00pm Thu 8/20

23030

23029

6

9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Thu

8/6

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9-12 yrs

9:00am-12:00pm

Thu

8/20

Frederick County Parks and Recreation