Winter 2018 Recreater

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OFFICIAL ACTIVITY GUIDE OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION

IT’S A NEW YEAR FOR A NEW YOU!

Crush your resolutions with over 300 programs inside!

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WINTER 2018

5 Ways to Register!

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1 GO TO WWW.RECREATER.COM

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Log on to www.recreater.com, create an account and register online.

2 MAIL REGISTRATION FORM

Mail completed registration form with your check (payable to Frederick County Treasurer), to: Frederick County Parks & Recreation, C/O Registration, 355 Montevue Lane, Suite 100, Frederick, Maryland 21702

3 VISIT THE MAIN OFFICE

Walk in with completed registration forms and your cash, check (payable to Frederick County Treasurer), or credit card information to: Frederick County Parks & Recreation, 355 Montevue Lane, Suite 100, Frederick, Maryland 21702, 8am4pm weekdays. After hours, leave your forms and check in the night drop box.

4 REGISTER BY PHONE

Call 301-600-2936 and have your completed registration form and credit card number ready

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5 FAX COMPLETED FORMS

Fax registration forms to 301-600-2595, ATTN: Frederick County Parks & Recreation

Explore the

Recreater The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation is committed to the highest level of care for our natural and historic resources, while making the park facilities and the recreational programs available to all.

We believe that the benefits of parks and of recreation are far reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

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5 Sports 8 Sports Leagues 9 Drop Ins 10 Martial Arts 12 Fitness & Health

11 Teen Library Programs 16 It’s All About Preschool!

18 Cooking & Nutrition 29 Movement & Readiness 30 Enrichment

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Family Events Pg. 36

4 School’s Out Day Camps 20 History 21 Therapeutic Recreation 23 Nature 27 Arts & Crafts 32 Active Adults (50+)

Daddy Daughter Dance Easter Egg Roll Nature Fest Superhero Training Day Spring Festival Bark in the Park

2/2, 2/3 3/31 4/21 4/28 4/28, 4/29 5/12

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School’s Out

Have fun with Frederick County Parks & Rec on your day off!

SILVER KNIGHTS CHESS CAMP SNAPOLOGY: AWESOME

SNAPOLOGY: NINJAS

Spend time playing and learning about ADVENTURE ROBOTICS Design a new dojo for Snapology chess! Each camper receives a t-shirt Work in teams under guided made from LEGO® bricks and train and a tournament-style chess set. instructions to build and program your men/women to battle with the Activities include learning openings, your models, such as giants, best. Go through ninja training and tactics, endgames, studying master earn your black belt, Snaploglogy games, playing games against fellow soccer players, and boats, for a fun style. adventure. students, and analyzing the students 5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 5-10 yrs / 1 class / $39 games.

Oakdale Rec Center Deer Crossing Rec Center 5-12 yrs / 3 classes / $207 14039 M 1-4 PM 1/29 13950 F 1-4 PM 12/29 Oakdale Rec Center 13961 W-F 9 AM-4 PM 12/27-12/29

SNAPOLOGY: ADVENTURES IN STAR WARS

Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks. Build different robots each day and learn about space and space travel!

8-11 yrs / 1 class / $39 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13940 W 1-4 PM 12/27

SNAPOLOGY: SUPERHEROES

To the Batcave, Snapology fans!

Design your own superhero using LEGO® bricks, create your own adventure and comic strip. Have a blast as you create your own fantasy world of superheroes.

5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13949 Th 1-4 PM 12/28

BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: INTERESTING INVENTIONS

SNAPOLOGY: ROBOTICS

Build a robotic zoo featuring models with working motors and sensors!

Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program LEGO® models.

5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 Oakdale Rec Center 14041 M 9 AM-12 PM 1/29

Find out the origins of things like the hand mixer, windshield wipers and conveyor belts. We will use Bricks 4 Kidz® model plans and LEGO® bricks to construct different familiar objects each week. Each model is motorized for maximum movement and fascination!

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Rose Hill Manor Park BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: USA LANDMARKS 14334 M 9 AM-3 PM 1/15 This program will take us from Washington, D.C. to the lighthouses SCHOOL’S OUT SPORTS CAMP that dot our coastlines and many Sports and games such as soccer, more. basketball, flag football, baseball, 5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 ultimate frisbee, wiffle ball, lacrosse Rose Hill Manor Park and more will be played! All skill levels 14335 M 9 AM-3 PM 2/19 welcome! Bring a non-perishable lunch. Activities take place indoors and MONOCACY CAMP outside if weather allows.

Enjoy daily activities that include games, crafts, and sports! Bring a 6-12 yrs / 1 day / $39 non-perishable lunch. Activities take Centerville Rec Center 13278 M 7 AM-6 PM 1/15 place indoors and outside if weather 13279 M 7 AM-6 PM 2/19 allows.

6-12 yrs / 1 day / $39 Centerville Rec Center 13252 F 7 AM-6 PM 3/30 14387 M 7 AM-6 PM 4/2

INTERESTED IN WORKING DURING THE SUMMER? We are looking for Directors, Assistant Directors and Camp Counselors.

Half day and full day camp positions are available:

Nature, History, Preschool, Sports & General Day Camps Accepting applications starting January 2018 • frederickcountymd.gov/jobs

YOUTH

SPORTS PROGRESSION INTRODUCTION (PRESCHOOL):

Skill stations and small games will help children get comfortable with equipment, sports skills and team work. Children will learn motor skills and fundamentals. Parent participation may be required for some activities.

TECHNICAL (INSTRUCTIONAL):

TEAM BASED

SKILLS (SPORTS SKILLS/ ELEMENTARY):

Children will enhance skills they have learned during the introduction level. These classes are for children just beginning or still learning the sport.

Small games will help reinforce motor skills required to play the game.

TECHNICAL

These instructional programs focus on techniques of the game.

Programs are dedicated to developing beginners and also challenging experienced player. Some programs may require equipment.

TEAM-BASED (LEAGUES): This level is team driven and includes leagues, as well as intermediate sports programs.

SKILLS

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION 1ST KICKS SOCCER

MINI WORLD OF SPORTS

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 13577 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 1/25-3/1 Yellow Springs Elementary School 14045 Tu 5:00-5:45 PM 1/23-2/27

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Brunswick Elementary School 14047 M 5-5:45 PM 1/22-2/26 Oakdale Rec Center 13256 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/24-2/28

DOWN, SET, HIKE, MINI QB

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $65 3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center Tuscarora Rec Center 14044 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/24-2/28 13272 Tu 6-6:45 PM 1/16-2/20 Walkersville Rec Center 13273 W 5-5:45 PM 1/17-2/21 LITTLE STICKS LACROSSE 3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 13235 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/24-2/28 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13236 F 5:30-6:15 PM 1/26-3/9 Middletown Rec Center 13237 M 5:30-6:15 PM 1/29-3/5

UK PETITE SOCCER

2-3 yrs / 6 classes / $95 Centerville Rec Center 14195 Su 10-11 AM 1/14-2/18 3-6 yrs / 6 classes / $95 Centerville Rec Center 14196 Su 11AM-12 PM 1/14-2/18

MINI HOOPSTERS

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 13580 F 5:30-6:15 PM Middletown Rec Center 13581 Th 5:30-6:15 PM

1/26-3/2 1/25-3/1

SKILLS ACES TENNIS

4-7 yrs / 4 classes / $88 West Winds Tennis Center 13964 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/20-2/10 13965 Su 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/21-2/11 13966 Su 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 2/25-3/18 13967 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2/24-3/17

FLAG FOOTBALL SKILLS

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Tuscarora Rec Center 13103 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/28

FLOOR HOCKEY

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 14006 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/22-2/26

HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 BATON TWIRLING Centerville Rec Center 4-12 yrs / 5 classes / $45 14040 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/26-3/2 Deer Crossing Rec Center Middletown Rec Center 13038 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 1/16-2/13 14042 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-3/1 13039 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 3/6-4/3

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LACROSSE SCOOPERS

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 13209 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/28 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13210 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/26-3/9 Middletown Rec Center 13211 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/29-3/5

SNAG GOLF

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 14198 W 4:30-5:15 PM 3/14-4/18

NEW! FREDERICK COUNTY QUIDDITCH SHOWDOWN

SOCCER STRIKERS

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Yellow Springs Elementary 14011 Tu 4:00-4:45 PM 1/23-2/20 Centerville Rec Center 13575 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-3/1 Middletown Rec Center 14009 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/26-2/23

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 8:00 AM-6:00 PM CHUCK FOREMAN FIELD 18+ YRS / $100 TEAM #14197

WORLD OF SPORTS

6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Brunswick Elementary School 14017 M 4:00-4:45 PM 1/22-2/26 Thurmont Rec Center 14016 Tu 4:00-4:45 PM 1/23-2/27 Oakdale Rec Center 13345 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/28

TECHNICAL FLOOR HOCKEY

9-11 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 14007 M 5:30-6:15 PM

SOCCER STRIKERS

1/22-2/26

GYMNASTICS

4-14 yrs / 8 classes / $90 Middletown Rec Center 13136 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 13137 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM Walkersville Rec Center 13140 W 6:00-7:00 PM Tuscarora Rec Center 13138 Th 5:00-6:00 PM 13139 Th 6:00-7:00 PM Deer Crossing Rec Center 13135 M 5:00-6:00 PM Centerville Rec Center 13134 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM

1/16-3/6 1/16-3/6 1/17-3/7 1/18-3/8 1/18-3/8 1/22-3/12 1/23-3/13

1/21-2/11 2/25-3/18 2/24-3/17 1/20-2/10

SNAG GOLF

9-11 yrs / 6 classes / $46 Centerville Rec Center 14199 W 5:30-6:15 PM

1/26-2/23

SPEED AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING

HOT SHOTS TENNIS

9-11 yrs / 4 classes / $88 West Winds Tennis Center 13968 Su 12:30-1:30 PM 13969 Su 12:30-1:30 PM 13970 Sa 12:00-1:00 PM 13971 Sa 12:00-1:00 PM

9-11 yrs / 6 weeks / $46 Middletown Rec Center 14051 F 5:30-6:15 PM

8-13 yrs / 5 classes / $70 Oakdale Rec Center 13304 Tu 5:30-6:30 PM 13306 Tu 4:30-5:30 PM

NEW! WINTER FOOTBALL KICKING CAMP 1/16-2/13 1/16-2/13

TUMBLING FOR CHEERLEADING

4-16 yrs / 8 classes / $90 Tuscarora Rec Center 13333 Th 6:00-7:00 PM Deer Crossing Rec Center 13332 M 6:00-7:00 PM Centerville Rec Center 13331 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM

1/18-3/8 1/22-3/12 1/23-3/13

The following are intense, one day developmental programs for experienced players looking to perfect their skills and learn position specific techniques.

9-11 yrs / 1 day / $24

BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT

Centerville Rec Center 14046 Th 5:00-6:30 PM

3/15

Oakdale Rec Center 14049 Tu 5:00-6:30 PM

3/13

Middletown Rec Center 14048 W 5:00-6:30 PM

3/14

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

3/14-4/18

SOCCER DEVELOPMENT

Calling all Harry Potter fans. Grab your broomsticks – Frederick County is proud to present our first annual Quidditch showdown!

Quidditch is a coed sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, basketball, and dodgeball. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times.

While the game can appear chaotic to the casual observer, quidditch is an exciting sport to watch and is even more fun to play! Team registration only. Tournament structure and times TBD. Schedule will be sent to team captains a week prior to the event. Deadline to register: Friday, March 2.

DECEMBER 27-29 9:00 AM-12:00 PM CHUCK FOREMAN FIELD 10-14 YEARS / $45 #14223

Ever wondered what it takes to be a punter or field goal kicker on the football field? Then you’ll be sure to get a kick out of this camp! During this camp, campers will learn the basic skills needed to perform field goals, punts and kickoffs, as well as the proper pre/ post workout techniques needed to be a successful kicker and/or punter on a football team.

Campers will learn, practice, and track their performance on following kicking skills: hang time, get-off time, distance, and accuracy. Each student will leave camp with a kicking evaluation and a camp t-shirt.

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TEAM-BASED

2018 SPRING LEAGUES

10-15 yrs / 5 classes / $60 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13131 Th 5:30-7:00 PM

1/25-2/22

GO GET IT VOLLEYBALLINTERMEDIATE

12-16 yrs / 5 classes / $60 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13132 Th 5:30-7:00 PM

3/15-4/12

MLB Tee Ball (4-6 yrs) MLB Coach-Pitch (6-8 yrs) Ballenger Creek and Utica Parks and Deer Crossing Rec Center Sundays, 4/8-6/3 • 12-4 PM Early registration deadline: Wed, 2/28 Registration Deadline: Wed, 3/14

1/20-2/10 1/21-2/11 2/24-3/17 2/25-3/18

CO-ED Flag Football (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Tuesdays, 4/10-6/12 • 7-10 PM Registration Deadline: Tu, 3/27

HEAVY HITTERS TENNIS

11-14 yrs / 4 classes / $88 West Winds Tennis Center 13972 Sa 1:00-2:00 PM 13974 Su 1:30-2:30 PM 13973 Sa 1:00-2:00 PM 13975 Su 1:30-2:30 PM

INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Jr. NBA (6-9 yrs) Centerville, Oakdale, Tuscarora and Walkersville Rec Center s Saturdays, 4/14-6/9 • 10 AM-12 PM Registration Deadline: Fri, 4/6

5-6 yrs / 7 weeks / $50 Centerville Rec Center 11627 Su 1:00-4:00 PM 1/21-3/4 Tuscarora Rec Center 11628 Su 1:00-4:00 PM 1/21-3/4

Men’s Flag Football (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Sundays, 4/8-6/17 • 8 AM-2 PM Registration Deadline: Fri, 3/23

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

REGISTER NOW

GO GET IT VOLLEYBALLBEGINNER

NFL Youth Flag Football (5-15 yrs) Ballenger Creek, Urbana District and Utica Parks Saturdays, 4/7-6/2 • 9 AM-4 PM Early Registration: Wed, 2/21 Registration Deadline: Wed, 3/7 Women’s Soccer (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Thursdays, 4/12-6/14 • 6-10 PM Registration Deadline: Th, 3/29

NEW: Monocacy Youth Soccer Academy (3-7 yrs) Old National Pike and Urbana District Parks Various Days and Times, 4/3-6/2 3-5 yrs Weeknight practice only 5-7 yrs Weeknight practice and Saturday game.

Registration Deadline: Wed, 3/14 Monocacy Youth Soccer (7-14 yrs) Glade Elementary, Old National and Urbana District Parks Saturdays, 4/7-6/2 • 9 AM-5 PM Early registration Deadline: Wed, 2/28 Registration Deadline: Wed, 3/14 Soccer experience not necessary, but may be helpful for the older age groups.

JANUARY 24 - MARCH 28 ı 7:00-10:00 PM Deer Crossing & Tuscarora Rec Centers

18+ yrs / $495 per team DIVISION I (Advanced) #11629 • DIVISION II (Intermediate) #13542

ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR, FIRST AID, AND AED CERTIFICATION Sunday, March 25 • 1-5 PM Tuscarora Rec Center 12+ yrs • $55

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018

Contact Keith Tapley at ktapley@frederickcountymd.gov for more information.

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Designed to prepare participants to provide CPR, First Aid and AED use in a safe, effective, and timely manner.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED for 2 years.

Card provided.

Drop-In Programs

Players of all abilities and levels are welcome to participate in drop-in programs. There is no formal instruction and all necessary equipment is provided. The Center Coordinator will monitor drop-in programs. All participants must show proof of identification, sign a waiver and code of conduct agreement upon entering a dropin program for the first time. To complete this form electronically, go to http://bit.ly/DropInRegistration. $2 per person per program per day. No organized team practices.

Children under eight years of age must be supervised by an adult. One adult may supervise up to six children.

CENTER

AGES PROGRAM

DAY/TIME

Foreman Field (Ballenger) Over 13

Opens March 20, 2018

Multi-Sports Multi-Sports

Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 pm

Centerville Recreation

All Ages Over 18 Over 30 Over 18

Multi-Sports Women’s Basketball Basketball Volleyball

Sundays, 4:30-6:30 pm Sundays, 4:30-6:30 pm Sundays, 7:00-10:00 pm Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Deer Crossing Recreation

Over 25 All Ages Over 14 Over 18

Basketball Baton Martial Arts Volleyball

Mondays, 7:15-9:15 pm Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Department of Aging Emmitsburg Frederick

Over 50 Over 50

Pickleball (FREE) Pickleball (FREE)

Mondays, 3:30-5:00 pm Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 pm

Middletown Recreation

Over 40 Over 18 Over 30 Under 18

Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball

Sundays, 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm Fridays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Oakdale Recreation

Over 30 Over 50

Basketball Pickleball

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm

Thurmont Recreation

Over 18

Volleyball

Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuscarora Recreation

Over 18

Basketball

Sundays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Walkersville Recreation

Over 50

Pickleball

Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm

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Pickleball Tournament 50+ Division Doubles

$40 per team

Dec 27-29, 2017 • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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MARTIAL ARTS

Aikido

Karate

LITTLE NINJAS

Through the concept of “edutainment”, AIKIDO CHILDREN’S KARATE children will develop the skills of Aikido is one of the most modern forms A high energy class that develops physical, concentration and self-control. Help gain of the Japanese martial arts. It has been mental, and emotional self defense skills. confidence through learning the basic skills called a “gentle” martial art because it Students will sharpen their mental focus of karate in a safe, clean, and professional uses strictly defensive techniques of and learning ability through developing environment. Our 6 to 1 student to teacher evasion, redirection, and immobilization eye contact, enhancing concentration, and by improving listening skills in a fun ratio and safe training mats will ensure that and control an attacker. Aikido focuses on filled atmosphere. We also teach life skills your child has a comfortable and exciting gaining maximum effect from minimum like respect and good citizenship. Our first experience! An official Kicks Karate effort. This class is suitable for all people 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio and ageuniform and belt are included in the fee. regardless of age, size or gender. (No class specific grouping will maximize learning 5-7 yrs / 10 classes / $129 3/31) and fun! Uniform and belt are included.

Kicks Karate-Frederick 8-12 yrs / 10 classes / $129 DEMO 14029 T,Th 6:00-6:40 PM 1/16-2/15 Kicks Karate-Frederick 13+ yrs / 1 class / FREE Kicks Karate-Westview 14018 M,W 7:00-7:50 PM 1/15-2/14 14033 T,Th 6:20-7:00 PM Deer Crossing Rec Center 1/16-2/15 Kicks Karate-Westview 13023 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 1/6 3½-6 yrs / 10 classes / $129 14022 M,W 7:00-7:50 PM 1/15-2/14 BEGINNER Kicks Karate-Urbana 13+ yrs / 6 classes / $30 7-12 yrs / 10 classes / $129 14030 M,W 4:55-5:25 PM 1/15-2/14 Deer Crossing Rec Center Kicks Karate-Urbana Kicks Karate-Urbana 13021 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 1/13-2/17 14020 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 1/15-2/14 14032 T,Th 5:55-6:25 PM 1/16-2/15 13022 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 2/24-4/7 8-12 yrs / 5 classes / $65 3½-6 yrs / 5 classes / $65 INTERMEDIATE Kicks Karate-Frederick Kicks Karate-Urbana 13+ yrs / 8 classes / $40 14019 Sa 11:20 AM-12:10 PM 1/20-2/17 14031 Sa 10:55-11:25 AM 1/20-2/17 Deer Crossing Rec Center Kicks Karate-Westview 13024 Sa 9:00-10:30 AM 1/6-2/24 14023 Sa 11:00-11:50 AM 1/20-2/17 13025 Sa 9:00-10:30 AM 3/3-4/28 7-12 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate-Urbana 14021 Sa 10:00-10:50 AM 1/20-2/17

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TINY TIGERS

An action-packed class that focuses on preskills, we enhance hand eye coordination, agility, balance all while learning basic karate techniques and having fun. We also focus on important life skills such as improving eye contact, concentration and first time listening skills. Our full-time instructors work with kids in a safe, clean and fun environment that features top quality equipment and padded floors for extra safety. An official Kicks Karate uniform and white belt are included in your fee.

3-4 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate-Frederick 14034 T,Th 5:30-6:00 PM 1/16-2/15 Kicks Karate-Westview 14036 T,Th 5:45-6:15 PM 1/16-2/15 3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate-Westview 14035 Sa 10:30-11:00 AM 1/20-2/17

FREE TEEN PROGRAMS

C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St, Frederick 301-600-1630

Emmitsburg Library 300 South Seton Ave, Emmitsburg 301-600-6329

Brunswick Branch Library 915 N Maple Ave, Brunswick 301-834-9065

Thurmont Regional Library 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont 301-600-7200

Edward F. Fry Memorial Library 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks 301-874-4560

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St, Frederick 301-600-7000

Contact the library for additional information TEEN TUTOR ROOM

BOOK RECYCLING 101

For teens who need a quiet place to study, meet with project partners, or work with a retired teacher.

Grades 6-12 / FREE Urbana Regional Library Mondays, starting 12/4 • 3:30-4:30 PM

Give books new life as recycled paper, bowls, bookmarks and beads. Join us for one day or all 3 days.

Grades 6-12 / FREE Brunswick Branch Library W-F, 12/27-12/29 • 3:15-4:30 PM

NATURE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

HELLO HOLIDAYS: ANIME MATSURI

Using pine cones, seeds, tinsel and more, Thurmont’s Green Team will lead us in making unique ornaments to hang on any tree, inside or out.

Grades 5-12 / FREE Thurmont Regional Library Th, 12/7 • 6-7 PM

Matsuri is the Japanese word for festival. Celebrate the holidays anime-style!

Costumes welcome.

11-18 yrs / FREE C. Burr Artz Public Library W, 1/10 • 6-8 PM

MOVIE MATINEE

STEAMPUNK CRAFTS: LEATHER CUFFS

Teens’ Choice: Vote on and watch the latest blockbusters Grades 6-12 / FREE Urbana Regional Library 3rd Thursday of the month, 12/15; 1/19; 2/16 • 3:30- 5:30 PM

Make and decorate your own leather cuffs from belts!

Grades 6-12 / FREE Edward F. Fry Memorial Library Sa, 2/24 • 1-2 PM

DIY HOLIDAY GIFTS

Make fun and frugal gifts.

13-18 yrs / FREE Emmitsburg Branch Library Sa, 12/16 • 1-3 PM

Learn more...fcpl.org

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FITNESS & HEALTH

BARRE

BUTT AND GUT

FITNESS KICK BOXING

A total body toning, strengthening and Concentrate on your favorite spots...your Are you looking for a fast paced, kick-butt, flexibility workout using hand weights, a butt and your gut! This is the year that we bag smashin’, calorie burnin’, adrenaline stabilizer or chair, and a mat. Come see are going to fit better in our jeans and have pumpin’ action packed workout? Our why the simple movements of BARRE that stomach that we always wanted! fitness kick boxing classes combine high give you fantastic results that will make 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 energy music with the kicks, punches you look and feel fabulous. and strikes of kick boxing for the Ballenger Creek Community Building 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 13045 W 7:25-8:10 PM 1/10-2/14 ultimate conditioning workout. You’ll see Ballenger Creek Community Building 13046 W 7:25-8:10 PM 2/28-4/4 greater muscular definition, improved cardiovascular fitness, greater flexibility, 13030 M 7:30-8:30 PM 1/8-2/12 and let’s not forget, the ability to protect 13031 M 7:30-8:30 PM 3/5-4/9 NEW! CORE DE FORCE 13032 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-2/13 Core De Force is a mixed martial arts-in- yourself! Need to lose weight? Train like a 13033 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 3/6-4/10 spired workout combining movements real kick boxer and get in the best shape of from Boxing, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai, your life! Fee includes a free pair of boxing 16+ yrs / 14 classes / $59 and more to teach ANYONE how to move gloves.

Ballenger Creek Community Building 13034 M 7:30-8:30 PM 1/8-4/9 and train like a fighter ---with agility, con- 13+ yrs / 5 classes / $65 13035 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-4/10 trol, balance, and precision. Please bring a Kicks Karate-Urbana 14026 Sa 8:00-8:50 AM 1/20-2/17 mat, towel, and water bottle.

13+ yrs / 10 classes / $129 BODY AND SOUL, CARDIO 16+ yrs / 1 class / FREE Kicks Karate-Urbana Ballenger Creek Community Building STRENGTH CLASS 1/16-2/15 1/11 14024 T,Th 6:00-6:50 PM Get it all done in one well-balanced 14410 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 14025 T,Th 6:00-6:50 PM 2/27-3/29 workout. Start off with 30 minutes of a 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 Kicks Karate-Westview variety of cardio routines, combined with Ballenger Creek Community Building 1/15-2/14 30 minutes of strength work, Pilates, and 14408 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 1/18-2/22 14027 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 14028 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 2/26-3/28 stretching! All taught to music that will lift 14409 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 3/8-4/12 your soul (please bring a pair of 5 pound weights).

HIIT IT This is a high intensity cardio class that 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 is infused with strength and plyometric Middletown Rec Center training.

For the fitness enthusiast who 14088 W 6:00-7:00 PM 1/10-2/14 wants a Tabata type workout with a long 14089 W 6:00-7:00 PM 3/7-4/11 continued after burn.

16+ yrs / 14 classes / $59 18+ yrs / 6 classes / $49 Middletown Rec Center Walkersville Rec Center 14087 W 6:00-7:00 PM 1/10-4/11 14094 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 14095 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/27-4/3 12 www.recreater.com • Winter 2018 • 301-600-2936

FITNESS & HEALTH SPEED AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Athletes that are explosive and fast have a huge competitive advantage over those who simply focus on sport skills.

We create better athletes that have the power, speed, agility, and quickness to make those skills much, much more valuable. Classes will be conducted by the experts at TrueAP. Questions? Contact Josh Daniels jdaniels@trueap.com; 301992-7935 or visit www.trueap.com 8-13 yrs / 5 classes / $70 Oakdale Rec Center 13304 Tu 5:30-6:30 PM 1/16-2/13 13306 Tu 4:30-5:30 PM 1/16-2/13

TOTAL BODY FIT

Get your heart jumping and muscles pumping. Class will include low impact cardio exercises, muscle toning and abdominal exercises. This class is for any fitness levels. *14-16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult. *14+ yrs / 6 classes / $49 Walkersville Rec Center 13325 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 13326 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 2/22-3/29

Dance

Boot Camp

ADULT BALLET

BOOT CAMP FITNESS

Gain a firm foundation of strength, balance, and flexibility in this 6-week ballet session. Open to those who have never danced before as well as those who have and just need to dust off their old dancing shoes!

Athletic training for all fitness levels.

Cardiovascular and body weight exercises taken to a new level. This high intensity class SPIN & CIRCUIT is taught by a trainer for the Navy with over You are sure to sweat with this spin bike 20 years experience. Bring your water bottle and circuit training class. Come join us and friends for a great work out. and burn some calories.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 18+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building Walkersville Rec Center Ballenger Creek Community Building 1/11-2/15 13041 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/8-2/12 13011 Th 7:30-8:30 PM 13307 F 7:40-8:25 PM 1/12-2/16 13012 Th 7:30-8:30 PM 2/22-3/29 13042 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/26-4/2 13308 F 7:40-8:25 PM 3/2-4/6

SMALL GROUP WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

BANG POWER DANCE

FITNESS REBELS

A workout plan that will have you burning A dance fitness fusion format that blends fat, improving cardiovascular endurance as cardio activity and HIIT intervals to Get individual help with a group support. increase the workout. It includes some Once a week fitness class and weekly well as building muscular strength and boxing, Hip Hop, along with Latin and nutritional guidance as well as exercise endurance. This will be an outside American dance rhythms. BANG truly plan. This program will help you make program, weather permitting. offers something for everyone. (Half a life style change and get your overall 18+ yrs / 6 classes / $24 pound weighted gloves optional). health to a better place. We will focus on Oakdale Rec Center the program more than the scale but there 14092 M 5:45-6:30 PM 1/8-2/12 18+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 will be regular weigh-ins. After each class 14093 M 5:45-6:30 PM 2/19-3/26 Myersville Municipal Center there will be a weekly plan discussion. 14090 W 5:45-6:30 PM 1/10-2/14 1/10-2/14 14083 W 7:00-8:00 PM Price includes the Tabata Workout below. 14091 W 5:45-6:30 PM 14084 W 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4 2/28-4/4 Middletown Rec Center 18+ yrs / 10 classes / $250 14442 Sa 8:00-8:45 AM 1/13-2/17 1/9-2/13 Urbana Academy 14443 Sa 8:00-8:45 AM 3/3-4/7 14085 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 14086 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 2/27-4/3 13954 Su 8:00-9:30 AM 1/14-3/18

TABATA WORKOUT

Tabata metabolic training is one of the most effective types of high intensity interval training protocols in the Fitness industry. Through a variety of simple, yet intense exercises, each class will blast the calories and provide noticeable results in a short amount of time. Whether your goal is muscle tone, weight loss, or both, this class will provide what you are looking for.

18+ yrs / 10 classes / $150 Urbana Academy 13953 Su 8:00-9:00 AM 1/14-3/18

NEW! KIDZ BOOT CAMP

Just like the adult version, our boot camp for kids helps kids work together and make small improvements each class. By rotating stations, kids perform a variety of timed exercises using fun equipment and their body weight.

8-12 yrs / 6 classes / $24 Oakdale Rec Center 14391 Sa 9:00-9:45 AM 14392 Sa 9:00-9:45 AM

1/13-2/17 3/3-4/7

BELLY DANCING

This beginner/intermediate belly dancing class focuses on developing flexibility and learning the art form. This level introduces a warm up, variety of body isolations and skills including hip and arm movements, shimmies and steps. Music and rhythms of belly dance will be introduced. No special clothing or shoes needed. It’s recommended to bring some kind of hip scarf.

16+ yrs / 8 classes / $60 Oakdale Rec Center 13040 W 7:15-8:15 PM 1/10-2/28

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FITNESS & HEALTH NEW! DANCE FITNESS WITH ANDREA

Join Andrea for a dance fitness class infused with funky rhythms with an emphasis on R&B and Hip Hop. We’ll be taking it back with old school and having fun with new school flavors while working up a good sweat and burning calories!

14+ yrs old / 6 classes / $39 Tuscarora Rec Center 14388 Th 6:45-7:45 PM 1/11-2/15 14389 Th 6:45-7:45 PM 3/1-4/5

MIGHTY FIT YOGA

YOGA

Yoga can alleviate many common Explore Yoga’s most essential postures problems that leave you feeling tired safely and effectively. These welland drained of energy. Physical postures rounded classes consist of held and integrated with controlled breath, to moving postures. Focus will be on release tension, promote strength, alignment of the muscular and skeletal flexibility of body, mind, and emotions structures, linked with conscious are practiced in this class. Modifications breathing techniques, bringing balance will be made to ensure the success of to the nervous system. Beginners and all participants. *A paying adult must continuing yoga students will benefit accompany participants under the age of from these challenging yet accessible 18 years. classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet individuals needs. *12+ yrs / 6 classes / $60 GENTLE YOGA Strengthen and renew with the healthOakdale Rec Center Explore Yoga’s most essential postures 13244 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 1/16-2/20 giving benefits of Yoga. safely and effectively. These well-rounded 3/6-4/10 50+ yrs / 6 classes / $21 classes consist of held and moving 13245 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM Emmitsburg Senior Center postures. Focus will be on alignment of the 13354 W 10:00 AM-11:00 AM 1/10-2/14 VINYASA FLOW YOGA muscular and skeletal structures, linked Vinyasa Flow is a practice where postures or 50+ yrs / 10 classes / $35 with conscious breathing techniques, bringing balance to the nervous system. Asanas are connected through the breath Frederick Senior Center Beginners and continuing yoga students for a trans-formative and balancing effect. 14098 W 4:30-5:45 PM 1/3-3/7 will benefit from these challenging yet Classes build heat, endurance, flexibility, accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and strength. The creative sequencing found YOGAFIT postures are adjusted to meet individuals in a Vinyasa class is often built around This class will work on balance, strength needs. Strengthen and renew with the Surya Namaskar (sun salutations). This and flexibility at the same time. health-giving benefits of Yoga. well-rounded, moderately paced class is Participants will be moving through great for beginners with an active lifestyle different poses working the entire body 16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 or those with some basic yoga experience. while stretching and re-aligning at the Middletown Rec Center 13122 M 6:00-7:00 PM 1/8-2/12 18+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 same time. Participants need to bring 13123 M 6:00-7:00 PM 2/19-3/26 Middletown Rec Center their own mat.

Tuscarora Rec Center 13338 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 1/11-2/15 18+ yrs / 3 classes / $45 13124 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 13337 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 3/1-4/5 Urbana Academy 13125 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/20-3/27 11639 Su 8:00-9:00 AM 12/3-12/17 NEW! Deer Crossing Rec Center 14406 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 14407 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 2/22-4/5

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FITNESS & HEALTH

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! Pre-registration required. A paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 18 years.

ZUMBA GOLD

If you’ve heard of ZUMBA, this class is a spin-off, but geared to a group that you may call active adults or who may have to be more cautious with their body; injuries to ankles, knees, hips, back or neck issues. It is a fun and energizing Latin based fitness class that will be fun and exciting as you learn the various Latin rhythms, but will reduce the impact and speed found in a ZUMBA basic class! The toning portion 10+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Spring Ridge Elementary School you can use Zumba Toning sticks or Ballenger Creek Community Building 13394 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 other handheld weights (you provide) 13362 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/8-2/19 13395 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/20-3/27 that are no more that 2.5 pounds each.

13364 M 6:30-7:30 PM 3/5-4/9 Thurmont Rec Center 50+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 13368 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 1/9-2/13 13398 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/8-2/12 Middletown Rec Center 13369 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 3/6-4/10 13399 M 6:30-7:30 PM 2/26-4/2 13411 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 1/11-2/15 13366 W 6:15-7:15 PM 1/10-2/14 13400 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 13412 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 2/22-3/29 13363 W 6:15-7:15 PM 3/7-4/11 13401 W 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4 Walkersville Rec Center Brunswick Elementary School Tuscarora Rec Center 13413 M 4:30-5:30 PM 1/15-2/19 14402 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/16-2/20 13402 W 6:45-7:45 PM 1/10-2/14 13414 M 4:30-5:30 PM 2/26-4/2 Centerville Rec Center 13403 W 6:45-7:45 PM 2/21-3/28

13371 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 Walkersville Rec Center ZUMBA TONING 13374 W 7:00-8:00 PM 2/21-3/28 13404 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/17-2/21 Rockin Party. Rock Hard Body. When 13372 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 13405 W 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4 it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® 13375 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 2/22-3/29 Yellow Springs Elementary School Toning raises the bar (or rather, 13373 Sa 7:45-8:45 AM 1/13-2/17 14402 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 1/18-2/22 the toning stick). Learn how to use 13376 Sa 7:45-8:45 AM 2/24-3/31 10+ yrs / 14 classes / $59 lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks Deer Crossing Rec Center 13377 W 6:45-7:45 PM 1/10-2/14 Ballenger Creek Community Building to enhance rhythm and tone all the 1/8-4/9 target zones, including arms, abs and 13378 W 6:45-7:45 PM 3/7-4/11 13365 M 6:30-7:30 PM 13370 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 1/9-4/10 thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect Middletown Rec Center 1/10-4/11 way to sculpt your body naturally while 13380 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/8-2/12 13367 W 6:15-7:15 PM having a total blast.

13381 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/19-3/26 Deer Crossing Rec Center 1/10-4/11 13384 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 13379 W 6:45-7:45 PM 10+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 13385 W 7:00-8:00 PM 2/21-3/28 Centerville Rec Center 13382 Sa 8:00 AM-9:00 AM 1/13-2/17 STRONG BY ZUMBA 13415 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/8-2/12 13383 Sa 8:00 AM-9:00 AM 3/3-4/7 Combines high intensity interval training 13416 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/19-3/26 Myersville Municipal Center with the science of Synced Music Deer Crossing Rec Center 13388 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-2/13 Motivation.

13417 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 1/9-2/13 13389 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 2/27-4/3 10+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 13418 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 2/20-3/27 Oakdale Rec Center Centerville Rec Center 13391 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 13314 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 13392 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 2/22-3/29 13315 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/27-4/3

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It’s all about H

Learning

H Fun H

Creativity

P R E

Arts & Crafts. . . . . . pg 27 Cooking . . . . . . . . . pg 19 ABRAKADOODLE MINI DOODLER CUTE AND CUDDLY ART!

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 13980 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 1/18-3/1

ABRAKADOODLE MINI DOODLER LITTLE KIDS ON CANVAS

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 13977 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 3/15-4/19

YOUNG REMBRANDTS PRESCHOOL DRAWING

H

Socialization

PLUS much more!

3½-5 yrs / 6 classes / $70 Centerville Rec Center 13987 Sa 10:00-10:45 AM 13988 Sa 10:00-10:45 AM Oakdale Rec Center 13360 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 13983 Th 4:30-5:15 PM Walkersville Rec Center 13984 W 4:30-5:15 PM 3½-5 yrs / 5 classes / $59 Walkersville Rec Center 13361 W 4:30-5:15 PM

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LITTLE HANDS COOKING

2½-5 yrs / 1 class / $24 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13229 F 10:00-11:30 AM 13227 F 10:00-11:30 AM 13228 F 10:00-11:30 AM

1/19 2/16 3/16

History . . . . . . . . . . pg 20 FIRST FRIDAY FUN

2-4 yrs / 1 class / $4 Rose Hill Manor Park 14078 F 9:30-10:30 AM 14079 F 9:30-10:30 AM

2/2 3/2

LITTLE ARTISANS

1/20-2/24 3/10-4/14

3-5½ yrs / 10 classes / $72 Rose Hill Manor Park 14081 Tu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

1/9-3/13

1/18-2/22 3/8-4/12 3/7-4/11 1/17-2/14

MUSEUM ACADEMY

3-5 yrs / 10 classes / $99 Rose Hill Manor Park 14072 M 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/8-3/12 14073 W 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/10-3/14 14074 M 12:30-3:00 PM 1/8-3/12 14075 W 12:30-3:00 PM 1/10-3/14

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C H O O L

Martial Arts . . . . . . pg 10 TINY TIGERS

3-4 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate-Frederick 14034 T,Th 5:30-6:00 PM 1/16-2/15 Kicks Karate-Westview 14036 T,Th 5:45-6:15 PM 1/16-2/15 3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate-Westview 14035 Sa 10:30-11:00 AM 1/20-2/17

Nature. . . . . . . . . . . pg 23 WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY

3-5 yrs / 3 classes / $28 Catoctin Creek Park 13342 Sa 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

CREEK CHUBS CLUB

NATURE ACADEMY

FUR, FEATHER, AND FRIENDS

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 WHAT’S THAT SOUND Catoctin Creek Park 3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $40 13341 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 2/1-2/22 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 13340 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2/6-2/27

SPIDERS, INSECTS & CRUSTACEANS

1/6-3/3

3-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Catoctin Creek Park 13126 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

I LOVE NATURE

1/4-1/25

2-3 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 13069 F 10:00-10:45 AM 2/9-3/23 14057 F 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 2/9-3/23

Movement & Readiness . . . . . . . pg 29

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 14100 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 3/8-3/29

GET READY FOR GROUNDHOG DAY

ANIMAL IN WINTER

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 13026 Th 1:00-2:00 PM

FUN AT THE FARM

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $40 3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $59 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park 13344 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/9-1/30 14336 M 1:00-3:00 PM 1/8-2/26 14337 W 1:00-3:00 PM 1/10-2/28

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2-4 yrs / 1 class / $8 parent/child pair Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 14338 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 1/11 14339 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 1/25 14340 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 2/8 14341 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 2/22

Preschool Sports . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 6

SNAPOLOGY: ABC’s AND 123’s

2-5 yrs / 4 classes / $44 Walkersville Rec Center 14037 Sa 10:30-11:30 AM 2/3-2/24

FUNFIT 2’s

2-3 yrs / 8 classes / $120 Ballenger Creek Community Building 14053 W 10:00-10:45 AM 1/17-3/7

GET READY FOR PRESCHOOL!

2½-3 yrs / 8 classes / $59 Frederick County Health Department 13955 F 9:00-10:30 AM 1/5-2/23 13956 F 9:00-10:30 AM 3/9-5/4 13957 F 1:00-2:30 PM 1/5-2/23 13958 F 1:00-2:30 PM 3/9-5/4

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COOKING & NUTRITION

BAKING FOR KIDS

Kids explore the world of baking while learning the basic techniques, ingredients and equipment used in baking. In this fun filled class we will also emphasize safety needed to work in a hands-on kitchen. Every class will have a wonderful treat to share.

5-7 yrs / 1 class / $31 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13212 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 1/27 13214 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 2/24 13217 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 3/24 8-12 yrs / 1 class / $31 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13213 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/27 13215 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 2/24 13216 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 3/24

CAST IRON COOKING

Learn basic techniques for both cooking with and properly caring for your cast iron cookware, as well as learn some of the tried and true home-style cooking methods - just like Grandma used to make!

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13056 W 6:30-9:00 PM 1/24

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COMFORTING CASSEROLES

This deliciously fun class will expand your cookbook with some new ideas and tips for making the perfect tasty casserole. Great for family gatherings and weeknight meals.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13065 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 1/11

COOKING FOR KIDS

Kids will love cooking up a storm in our kitchen! We’ll make sure they learn all the necessary techniques, secrets and kitchen safety. Our cooking storm includes how to make snacks, meals, desserts, and much more. Best of all they get to taste what they make. Sign up early to join us for this delicious class.

5-9 yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13219 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 1/13 13220 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 2/10 13223 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 3/3 10-13 yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13218 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/13 13221 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 2/10 13222 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 3/3

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DATE NIGHT

Couples who cook together, stay together!

Grab your significant other and join us for a night of fun. You and your partner will work together to create a delicious meal and dessert that will be both memorable and romantic. (Price is per couple) 18+ yrs / 1 class / $68 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen

ITALIAN

13074 F 6:30-9:00 PM

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13075 F 6:30-9:00 PM

2/16

13076 F 6:30-9:00 PM

3/16

CHOCOLATE IRELAND

DE-LITE-FUL ONE POT MEALS

We will test a variety of recipes that not only are light on the dishes but also on the diet.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13078 W 6:30-9:00 PM 3/28

COOKING & NUTRITION TAKE THE CHILL OFF WITH CHILI NIGHT

What better way to warm up on a cold winter night than with a nice hot bowl of chili? Well what about with a variety of ones to choose from? We will test multiple types of chili from around the country to find your favorite.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13319 W 6:30-9:00 PM 3/7

EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS

We’ll help take the stress out of weeknight cooking, while exploring tips and ideas for easy preparation and quick delicious meals.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 14332 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM

2/13

FONDUE

Join us as we enjoy a memorable night creating our entire meal fondue style.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 14333 W 6:30-9:00 PM 2/21

HEARTY STEWS

In this class, we will delve into the history and techniques of stew. This basic, yet filling dish is not only perfect for warming the body but also our hearts and souls.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13142 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM 1/16

MEATLESS MONDAY MEALS

Learn new recipes without breaking your budget as we create health delicious meals.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13067 M 6:30-9:00 PM 2/5

SPRING INTO THE KITCHEN

Get a head start on spring as we thaw out.

In this new class we will make light and easy meals with foods to help cure your cabin fever.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $41 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13310 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM 3/20

THE SENIOR CHEF

Join us for a class designed for participants 50 years and older. Class will focus on cooking for one or two people, and making healthy food tasty! Come for the class and stay around to enjoy a meal together with other seniors.

50+ yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 14097 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 3/1

TOUR OF THE WORLD

Enjoy the evening as we make authentic dishes to provide us with a sample of the country’s cuisine. Hop aboard and experience the food, flair and flavor.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $49 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen

GERMANY

13327 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM

1/30

13329 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM

2/27

13328 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM

3/13

SPAIN

IRELAND

Preschool

LITTLE HANDS COOKING

Enroll your preschooler in this exciting program designed to accommodate your littlest chef! This class incorporates recipes, age appropriate culinary skills, basic nutrition, literature, and movement into a class designed for the preschool attention span. Colors, shapes, numbers, counting, and physical development are just a few of the skills learned from cooking. Come explore them all!

2½-5 yrs / 1 class / $24 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen 13229 F 10:00 AM-11:30 AM 1/19 13227 F 10:00 AM-11:30 AM 2/16 13228 F 10:00 AM-11:30 AM 3/16

Home School and Scout Cooking programs are available upon request.

Call 301-600-1646 for details.

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HISTORY

Rose Hill Manor Park

1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: USA LANDMARKS

MONDAY MOMMY MEET-UP JAN. 8, FEB. 5, MARCH 5 9:00 -11:30 am

Moms can enjoy conversation and morning coffee/tea hour in our parlor while little ones play and explore the music, art and games of the area with developmentally appropriate toys.

Infants & Toddlers / $1 per child

PLAYGROUP MONDAY

JAN. 15, FEB. 19, MARCH 19 9:30 am -12:00 pm

Play in the Museum – bring your playgroup and friends and enjoy free play throughout the Manor house at a special rate.

Ages: 2+ / $2 per child

For more info, call 301-600-1650

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Pack your LEGO® bags for a virtual vacation to some of our nation’s famous buildings.

This Bricks 4 Kidz program will take us from Washington, D.C. to the lighthouses that dot our coastlines, New York City to the Kennedy Space Center. We’ll build some familiar landmarks using common 2x2 and 2x4 bricks and discover some notso-familiar facts about what makes each site special.

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Rose Hill Manor Park 14335 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 2/19

HOME SCHOOL HISTORY: OPEN HOUSE

Step back in time with us as you try your hand at candle dipping, quilling, and much more. Pre-registration recommended.

5+ yrs / 1 day / $5 Rose Hill Manor Park 14080 Tu 10:00 AM-3:00 PM 3/13

BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: INTERESTING INVENTIONS

Find out the origins of things like the hand mixer, windshield wipers and conveyor belts. During this unit, students will discuss the difference between an invention and a discovery, learn how inventions solve problems, and find out how inventors get their ideas patented. Students are encouraged to think of what they could invent, or improvements they could make to an existing object to solve a problem. We will use Bricks 4 Kidz model plans and LEGO ® bricks to construct different familiar objects each week such as a hand mixer, windshield wipers and a conveyor belt. Each model is motorized for maximum movement and fascination!

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Rose Hill Manor Park 14334 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 1/15

Weather got you down?

Call our program cancellation line to see if your program is running! Please note that Parks and Recreation program updates do not always follow the Frederick County Public Schools weather cancellations or schedule. Call: 301-600-6291 (option 2 for programs) or check Frederick County

Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page for periodic updates.

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HISTORY FIRST FRIDAY FUN

Join us for a fun filled story and art exploration program. Pre-registration recommended.

2-4 yrs / 1 class / $4 Rose Hill Manor Park 14078 F 9:30-10:30 AM 2/2 14079 F 9:30-10:30 AM 3/2

LITTLE ARTISANS

Explore history through the arts of America. Each week we will explore the art and artists of America and the natural materials used for creating these works of art from pottery to paintings. We will explore the exhibits of the manor and look at the materials and resources available during the 1800s-1940s. We’ll practice our hands at various creative arts.

3-5½ yrs / 10 classes / $72 Rose Hill Manor Park 14081 Tu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/9-3/13

SWEETHEART DAY: PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

Kids explore history of the holiday, celebrate friendship and craft their own valentines while parents enjoy a few hours out. Children will spend time learning, crafting and playing in Museum spaces. Parents can drop off between 5-6 pm and pick up between 8-9 pm.

3-13 yrs / 1 day / $10 Rose Hill Manor Park 14400 F 5:00-9:00 PM 2/14

MUSEUM ACADEMY

Students will begin each day by examining an artifact from the Museum’s collection that will lead them to discover concepts in history and science. Activities are designed to engage students in active learning of numbers, colors, shapes, letter and more. Daily craft time from painting to stamping will encourage creativity and development of artistic and fine motors skills. As a Baby Signs Facility we will utilize sign language in daily songs and play.

This supplemental preschool program is designed to encourage socialization and skill development as we use our senses to explore our world and develop an understanding of our past and present.

Weekly Parent Newsletter provided.

3-5 yrs / 10 classes / $99 Rose Hill Manor Park 14072 M 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/8-3/12 14073 W 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/10-3/14 14074 M 12:30-3:00 PM 1/8-3/12 14075 W 12:30-3:00 PM 1/10-3/14

Therapeutic Recreation

ADULT SOCIAL CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT REC

Designed for participants with various disabilities to enhance their social skills and expand their communications. Join us Friday nights for fun. Visit a favorite recreational spot within Frederick County, see a movie, go bowling, enjoy cooking and crafts and much more. There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. Some activities may require additional fees. Caregivers/Aides must pay to participate in activities that require an entry fee. Call 301-6002936 for schedule.

16+ yrs / 8 classes / $30 Various Locations 14069 F 7:00-9:00 PM 1/5-2/23

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Saturday, March 31st 10am-4pm Rose Hill Manor Park

1611 North Market St, Frederick Fun for the whole family!

Games, crafts, petting zoo, face painting and more! $5 per person (cash/check only)

Name________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________

Bring or mail your completed coloring page to our main office (355 Montevue Lane, Suite 100, Frederick, MD 21702) for a chance to win a family 4-pack to the Easter Egg Roll!

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS 3/1/18.

NATURE

CRITTER CARE DAY

Catoctin Creek Park November-March Nature Center Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 12-5 pm Sat: 10 am-5 pm, Sun: 12-5 pm Park Hours: 8 am-5 pm CatoctinCreek.blogspot.com Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center

Fountain Rock Park YEAR ROUND Nature Center Hours: Sat: 10 am-4 pm, Sun: 1-4 pm Park Hours: 8 am-Sunset Fountainrock.wordpress.com Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center

Have fun taking care of and interacting with our Nature Center animals! Help check the health of our animals including weighing and measuring, adding mulch to their terrariums, cleaning their tanks, feeding them, refreshing their water, and learn some neat animal facts. Wear old clothes.

6-8 yrs / 1 class / $12 Catoctin Creek Park 13070 Sa 1:00-3:00 PM 1/13 9-11 yrs / 1 class / $12 Catoctin Creek Park 14058 Sa 1:00-3:00 PM 1/20

ROCKIN’ ROCKS & FABULOUS FOSSILS

Join Spelunker John Powers and learn about the many rocks and minerals in the collections at Catoctin Creek Park.

8-12 yrs / 1 class / $10 Catoctin Creek Park 13275 Sa 1:00-3:00 PM 2/3

WINTER CAMPFIRE

Celebrate the New Year with an evening outside! We have stories to tell and songs to sing around the campfire. Feel free to bring your own outdoor chairs and be ready to have some fun!

All Ages / 1 class / $5 per family Shelter at Fountain Rock Park 14343 F 6:00-8:00 PM 1/5

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY

Join us as we celebrate the wonderful winter season! We’ll enjoy games, crafts, and meet some of the nature center residents!

3-5 yrs / 3 classes / $28 Catoctin Creek Park 13342 Sa 11:00-12:15 PM 1/6, 2/3, 3/3

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Reptiles 411

EASTERN RAT SNAKE

BEARDED DRAGON

They grow back lost teeth, but cannot regrow its tail or other body parts if lost.

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If scared they can flatten out their head to look more like a venomous snake. Along with head morphing it can emit a foul odor.

• Bearded Dragons can hold their legs in a locked position and sleep standing up.

• Despite their large size they are relatively gentle snakes as long as they don’t feel threatened.

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The Bearded Dragon name comes from the ability to make its throat look like a beard when it is angry, excited, in love, or accidently drank too much water.

• Bearded Dragons can only run 9mph so they have to be wary of predators.

Eastern Rat Snakes are arboreal, meaning they can climb and live in trees. In the wild they often retreat into tree hollows.

• Juvenile Eastern Rat Snakes are

shades of grey. Their pattern mimics a baby venomous snake for protection.

ADULT WOOD TURTLE

Though they can be found throughout the northeast from Canada to Maryland, they are not common due to habitat loss, fragmentation and being taken as pets. Removing wild animals from their native habitats will have impact on the population and some are more affected than others. The wood turtle at the nature center is very active and likes to walk around and dig.

When it wants to rest, it will rest in the water bowl or burrow below the mulch. The wood turtle eats little meals of fruits and veggies and protein and usually eats everything that it gets.

Visit the exhibits at Fountain Rock and Catoctin Creek Nature Centers to see these and other animals.

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NATURE Home School

Outdoor

Allow our experienced naturalists to enrich your child’s studies through a multidisciplinary approach using nature as a focus. Sessions include an information session and activities based on our theme for that day. Dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities.

Whether you are going hiking, boating, fishing or hunting; you should always know how to get where you want to go and even more important, how to return.

This 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.

8+ yrs / 1 class / $10 Catoctin Creek Park 14064 Sa 1:00-3:00 PM 3/10

HOME SCHOOL DAYS

ROCKIN’ ROCKS

5-7 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 13153 F 1:00-3:00 PM 8-12 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 14060 F 1:00-3:00 PM

SCIENCE OF CRYSTALS

5-7 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 13154 F 1:00-3:00 PM 8-12 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 14061 F 1:00-3:00 PM

CLOUDS ARE COOL!

5-7 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 13155 F 1:00-3:00 PM 8-12 yrs / 1 class / $9 14062 F 1:00-3:00 PM

WONDERS OF WATER

5-7 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 13156 F 1:00-3:00 PM 8-12 yrs / 1 class / $9 Catoctin Creek Park 14063 F 1:00-3:00 PM

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MAP & COMPASS CLASS

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SPIDERS, INSECTS & CRUSTACEANS

We will learn all about invertebrates (animals without backbones). Using live animal observations, crafts, puppets and stories, children will explore the fascinating world of invertebrates. This is a parent/child class.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 14100 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 3/8-3/29

Preschool

BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: FUN AT THE FARM

2/16

3/2

FUR, FEATHER, AND FRIENDS

Children will learn all about animals through puppet shows, animal crafts, games, and interactive live animal presentations. This is a parent/child class.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 13341 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 2/1-2/22

Parent & Child ANIMAL IN WINTER

What do animals do in winter? Do they move away? Build a house? Freeze? Find out how local animals adapt to winter temperatures through stories, role plays, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 13026 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 1/4-1/25

CREEK CHUBS CLUB

These programs are designed for little nature lovers! Your child will learn about the natural world through stories, live animals, nature walks, hands-on crafts, and games. Parents are Free! Dress appropriately for outdoor activities.

Classes held on the second and fourth Fridays in February and March: 2/9, 2/23, 3/9 and 3/23.

2-3 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Catoctin Creek Park 13069 F 10:00-10:45 AM 2/9-3/23 14057 F 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 2/9-3/23

Cock a doodle doo! Children will feel like farmers as they learn about a few animals that are found on farms around the world.

Using Bricks 4 Kidz models and LEGO® DUPLO® bricks children will learn how each animal plays an important role on a farm. Letter recognition, size comparison, shape and color identification, counting, placement vocabulary, and patterning will all be part of this Fun at the Farm preschool unit!

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $40 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 13344 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/9-1/30

GET READY FOR GROUNDHOG DAY

Learn about this furry weather predictor, play a game with shadows, and make your own groundhog puppet. Along the way, we will learn about hibernation and weather permitting, look for animal tracks in the snow! Dress accordingly.

3-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Catoctin Creek Park 13126 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/27

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NATURE I LOVE NATURE

BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: JURASSIC BRICK LAND

A parent and child class to discover nature together. We will have a story, live animals, and a nature craft to enjoy together.

2-4 yrs / 1 class / $8 parent/child pair Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 14338 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 1/11 14339 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 1/25 14340 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 2/8 14341 Th 10:00-11:00 AM 2/22

Science and Discovery

CLUB SCIENTIFIC - CREEPY CRAWLIES

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Bricks 4 Kidz®? Put on your hiking boots and camouflage...you’re about to enter Jurassic Brick Land! Students will use LEGO® Bricks to build a world that comes to life with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Velociraptor, terrifying T-Rex, and more.

We’ll learn fascinating facts about amazing dinosaurs and other extinct animals that roamed the earth and swam the seas during the age of dinosaurs.

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 13191 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 1/29

We will experience the great outdoors and have hands on experience with what little bugs do and how important they NATURE ACADEMY are to our ecosystem. We will learn their BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: Discover where the animals are in the gestation timelines and see the differences winter, make snowflakes, and learn about in appearance from beginning to end. Call SPACE ADVENTURES the natural world during this fantastic 240-285-3114 with any questions about our Many children dream of being an season. Dress for the weather, we are going Multi-Sibling discounts off supply fees (they astronaut and traveling to space, so Bricks outside! can be combined with KidzArt Programs). 4 Kidz® created an entire unit around space! Students will learn about real-life Please bring $40 supply fee to first class.

3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $59 space exploration and build models from Fountain Rock Park 5-10 yrs / 4 classes / $45 LEGO® bricks that are related to the NASA 14336 M 1:00-3:00 PM 1/8-2/26 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park space program. During this unit, students 14337 W 1:00-3:00 PM 1/10-2/28 13064 W 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/3-1/24 will learn some of the science behind launching things into orbit, will hear about ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BRICKS 4 KIDZ®: the most-distant man-made object in the MERIT BADGE WHAT’S THAT SOUND universe, and discuss what it is like to be There are so many different sounds in The badge requirements include topics an astronaut in space. Are you a budding the world! No one was around to hear on Ecology, Air, Water, Land Pollution, astronaut? An adventurer who loves space Endangered Species, & Conservation issues. the sounds dinosaurs made, but can If you are interested in learning more, then exploration? Then you’ll love our Space you guess what they may have sounded join us for an Environmental day at the park. theme projects. We’ll be building NASA like? Using Bricks 4 Kidz models and You do not need to be a registered scout astronaut training equipment, a space LEGO® DUPLO® bricks they will practice to be included in the class. Please bring a robot and more in this exciting session. Let letter recognition, size comparison, bag lunch, a water bottle and dress for the Bricks 4 Kidz® launch your imagination to shape and color identification, counting, weather. We are going outside! outer-space and beyond! placement vocabulary, and patterning. 12-18 yrs / 1 class / $20 5-12 yrs / 6 classes / $60 3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $40 Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 14342 Sa 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 3/24 13225 Tu 12:30-1:30 PM Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 1/9-2/13 13340 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2/6-2/27

Facility Coordinators Sports Coaches Program Instructors Apply Online: frederickcountymd.gov/jobs All positions are part-time, based on facility and program demands. Qualified applicants must be able to work evenings and weekends.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

ABRAKADOODLE MINI DOODLER

ABRAKADOODLE TWOOSY

ART CLINICS WITH DOROTHEA

Mini Doodlers gleefully create their own DOODLER Looking for something new and fun to masterpieces using a wide range of This special parent/child class is a highly do on Saturday mornings?! Join local quality art materials. Mini Doodlers in recommended first Toddler Art Class. artist Dorothea Barrick for these one our Preschool Art Classes develop skills Twoosy Doodlers develop their sensory of a kind art clinics! These classes are important for school success such as fine skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. designed for all skill levels from novice motor skills, language, cognitive skills and They learn about color, texture and more to experienced. Learn art techniques and the ability to listen and follow directions while experimenting with new, engaging immerse yourself in a different medium in our enchanting environment. Mini materials. Twoosy Doodlers develop fine at each class. All materials are provided.

Doodlers develop school readiness skills, and gross motor skills, language, social new language, brain power, creativity, skills, and the ability to experiment while 14+ yrs / 1 class / $30 imagination, and more! For specific having fun! For specific class descriptions Emmitsburg Community Center 1/13 class descriptions please logon to www. please logon to www.recreater.com $30 13027 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 13028 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 2/10 material fee due first class. recreater.com $30 material fee due first 13029 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/10 class.

1½-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 13978 Th 10:00-10:35 AM 1/18-3/1 Ballenger Creek Community Building 13979 Th 10:00-10:35 AM 3/15-4/19 13980 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 1/18-3/1 13977 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 3/15-4/19

Weather got you down?

Call our program cancellation line to see if your program is running! Please note that Parks and Recreation program updates do not always follow the Frederick County Public Schools weather cancellations or schedule.

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Take your princess on a date to remember...Dress to impress while dancing the night away!

Friday, February 2nd 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Saturday, February 3rd 4:00 - 6:00 PM • 7:30 - 9:30 pm FREDERICK FAIRGROUNDS Null Building

4-12 years old

$50 per couple

$25 for each additional child Free 4x6 souvenir portrait, door prizes, great music and light refreshments!

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Provides the tools this age-group needs to succeed at drawing — a teaching tool from which the majority of learners prefer and ALL learners benefit! Our program works because its not only hands-on and visual... it’s simply fun. Add to this our innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love and relate to, and instructors that know how to reach this group; we take kids from thinking they’re not artists to knowing they can achieve this, and anything else, they put their minds to.

5½-12 yrs / 6 classes / $80 Centerville Rec Center 13356 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/20-2/24 13982 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 3/10-4/14 Oakdale Rec Center 13357 Th 5:30-6:30 PM 1/18-2/22 13981 Th 5:30-6:30 PM 3/8-4/12 Walkersville Rec Center 13985 W 5:30-6:30 PM 3/7-4/11 5½-12 yrs / 5 classes / $59 Walkersville Rec Center 13358 W 5:30-6:30 PM 1/17-2/14

YOUNG REMBRANDTS PRESCHOOL DRAWING

Your preschoolers mind is hard at work building the knowledge and skills it will use for a lifetime. Now, more than ever, its important to challenge their curious minds with activities that will keep them engaged and eager to learn! This program is specifically designed with the needs of our youngest learners in mind. We use subjects they’re familiar with such as animals and toys, as well as their favorite learning tools – pictures, stories, touching, and doing – to enhance social and conflict resolution skills while improving listening, fine-motor skills, and time-ontask. Give your preschooler the information they’re hungry for and be amazed by what they’ll create!

3½-5 yrs / 6 classes / $70 Centerville Rec Center 13987 Sa 10:00-10:45 AM 1/20-2/24 13988 Sa 10:00-10:45 AM 3/10-4/14 Oakdale Rec Center 13360 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 1/18-2/22 13983 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 3/8-4/12 Walkersville Rec Center 13984 W 4:30-5:15 PM 3/7-4/11 3½-5 yrs / 5 classes / $59 Walkersville Rec Center 13361 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/17-2/14

MOVEMENT & READINESS

SNAPOLOGY: ABC’s AND 123’s

FUNFIT 2’s

GET READY FOR PRESCHOOL!

Children will learn their colors, shapes, Join us for this fun-filled, full of energy, During this program your child will letters and numbers using DUPLO bricks active games class emphasizing creative practice skills to prepare him or her for and other interactive learning toys during movement, parachute, balls, and loads preschool. Our daily schedule includes this fun program. This program is designed of active fun! Develops self-confidence, free play, circle time, art, movement, to reinforce the current curriculum being motor skills, coordination, socialization, snack and story time. In an attempt to taught to preschoolers. To strengthen cooperation, and reinforces cognitive provide equal opportunities to families their knowledge in a playful manner, learning. Parent/Guardian is required in Frederick County, groups will be filled children are engaged in both structured to participate with their child(ren). with first time participants and then the and imaginative play during each session. Participating adult burns approx. 500 waiting list will be used to fill groups as Parent participation is required. calories! needed.

2-5 yrs / 4 classes / $44 2-4 yrs / 8 classes / $120 2½-3 yrs / 8 classes / $59 Walkersville Rec Center Ballenger Creek Community Building Frederick County Health Department 14037 Sa 10:30-11:30 AM 2/3-2/24 14053 W 10:00-10:45 AM 1/17-3/7 13955 F 9:00-10:30 AM 1/5-2/23 13956 F 9:00-10:30 AM 3/9-5/4 13957 F 1:00-2:30 PM 1/5-2/23 WINTER TODDLER PLAYGROUP FUNFIT TOTS 3/9-5/4 You and your child will have an Join us for this fun-filled, full of energy, 13958 F 1:00-2:30 PM opportunity to make new friends while active games class emphasizing creative participating in theme-based stations movement, parachute, balls, and loads MOMS MORNING OUT with some activities facilitated by of active fun! Develops self-confidence, Need a couple of hours for yourself? will enjoy jumping and developmental specialists from the local motor skills, coordination, socialization, Children Frederick Infants and Toddlers Program. cooperation, and reinforces cognitive bouncing on gigantic inflatables, and (no makeup dates for weather related learning. Parent/Guardian participation playing structured games and activities. cancellations) No class on 2/5/18. required with child(ren). Participating 3+ yrs / 6 classes / $90 adult burns approx. 500 calories!

Pump It Up 1½-2 yrs / 9 classes / $27 13990 Tu 10:00-11:30 AM 1/16-2/20 Ballenger Creek Community Building 11m-2 yrs / 8 classes / $120 13991 Tu 10:00-11:30 AM 2/27-4/3 14404 M 10:00-11:00 AM 1/22-3/26 Ballenger Creek Community Building 13992 W 10:00-11:30 AM 2/28-4/4 14054 W 10:45-11:30 AM 1/17-3/7 13993 W 10:00-11:30 AM 1/17-2/21

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ENRICHMENT

Chess

CHESS CLUB

Compete against others your age and learn the strategic game of chess. We’ll have a blast in this program! Children should already have a basic knowledge of chess rules and strategy.

8-10 yrs / 4 classes / $24 Middletown Rec Center 13057 F 5:00-6:00 PM 3/2-3/23

Etiquette

EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE FOR KIDS

An interactive, hands-on two session program designed to increase children’s confidence and boost their communication skills. Program includes the following topics: shaking hands, greetings, eye contact, telephone manners, thank you notes, school etiquette, and what your face and body say even when you are not speaking. In addition, table manners including setting the table, passing food, and napkin placement.

5-10 yrs / 2 classes / $50 Walkersville Rec Center 13962 W 4:00-5:30 PM 2/21-2/28

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Take one or both of these classes that are designed for children to learn lifetime skills. In Social Etiquette, children will participate in activities to build confidence in areas such as hand shaking, eye contact, gift giving/ receiving and telephone/electronic etiquette. We will cover common courtesies, showing respect, and listening skills. In Table Manners, children will learn different styles of dining, how to properly set the table, napkin placement, how to correctly pass food, handling utensils and practice eating!

7-12 yrs / 1 class / $38 SOCIAL ETIQUETTE Deer Crossing Rec Center 13769 Su 4:00-6:00 PM 3/18

TABLE MANNERS

Language

ITALIAN BEGINNER 1

If you only know a few words in Italian, but really don’t know any grammar or have much vocabulary, this is your chance to learn the fascinating language of the culture, of the music, and maybe the language of your grandparents! You will learn how to pronounce words properly, how to introduce yourself, how to describe things using the present tense, how to ask for information and directions while traveling.

18+ yrs / 8 classes / $190 Tuscarora Rec Center 13178 M 6:30-8:30 PM 1/15-2/26 13179 M 6:30-8:30 PM 3/5-4/23

Centerville Rec Center 13963 Sa 4:00-6:00 PM 3/17 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13241 Sa 4:00-6:00 PM 3/24

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ENRICHMENT Science and Discovery PROGRAMMING WITH MINECRAFT

Using a custom mod called‘Computercraft’ students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside the word of Minecreaft. In this class, students will be introduced to LUA, a simple scripting language used to develop games such as Angry Birds. Kids will utilize problem solving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various tasks such as programming their “Turtles” to automatically build, mine and craft items and structures.

6-9 yrs / 6 classes / $144 Tuscarora Rec Center 13247 Sa 9:30-10:30 AM 1/20-2/24 10-14 yrs / 6 classes / $144 Tuscarora Rec Center 13248 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 1/20-2/24

SNAPOLOGY: ADVENTURES IN STAR WARS

SNAPOLOGY: NINJAS

Sensei Wu needs you! Design a new dojo for Snapology made from LEGO® bricks and train your men/women to battle with the best. Go through ninja training and earn your black belt, Snaploglogy style. Get ready to have fun and become a Master Ninja.

5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 Oakdale Rec Center 14039 M 1:00-4:00 PM 1/29 5-10 yrs / 6 classes / $72 Oakdale Rec Center 14038 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 2/1-3/15

SNAPOLOGY: ROBOTICS WORKSHOP

Build a robotic zoo featuring models with working motors and sensors! Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program LEGO® models. Learning is enhanced through use of laptops.

5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 Oakdale Rec Center 14041 M 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/29

Robotics inspired by StarWars® and space travel! Come on an adventure building and programming functional robots SNAPOLOGY: SUPERHEROES using LEGO® bricks in this super fun To the Batcave, Snapology fans! Design program. Learn about space, space travel your own superhero using LEGO® bricks, and, of course Star Wars®! Build different create your own adventure and comic robots each day! Learning is enhanced strip. Have a blast as you create your own through the use of laptops in this class! fantasy world of superheroes. What kind of super powers do you have?

8-11 yrs / 1 class / $39 Deer Crossing Rec Center 5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 13940 W 1:00-4:00 PM 12/27 Deer Crossing Rec Center 13949 Th 1:00-4:00 PM 12/28

SNAPOLOGY: AWESOME ADVENTURE ROBOTICS

GAMES & INITIATIVES FOR TEACHERS & TEAM

This class will give you a whole library of games and initiatives for all ages. Physical and cognitive activities all while playing with a purpose. At the end of each class the student will have the confidence and instruments to conduct games and initiatives for their group.

13+ yrs / 2 classes / $50 Middletown Rec Center 13998 Tu 6:30-8:30 PM 1/16-1/23 13999 Tu 6:30-8:30 PM 3/13-3/20

GAMES & INITIATIVES FOR TEAMS

This program is for coworkers, teams, and groups. Games and initiatives to help personnel bond classes together towards a given goal. The individual will be able to conduct a class of students in activities that will sequence to more complex initiatives for all sorts of classes.

16+ yrs / 1 class / $45 Middletown Rec Center 14000 Sa 10:00-11:00 AM 1/20 14001 Sa 10:00-11:00 AM 3/17

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Take off on a robotics adventure featuring LEGO® models with working motors and sensors! Work in teams under guided instructions to build and program your models, such as giants, soccer players, and boats, for a fun adventure. Build a different model each class! Learning is Find out everything you need to know about Frederick County Parks & Recreation! enhanced through use of laptops.

5-10 yrs / 1 class / $33 Join our email list to get bi-weekly updates.

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Active Adults 50+ programming offered in partnership with the Frederick County Department of Aging and Frederick County Parks & Recreation

FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING 50+ SENIOR CENTERS Opportunities for fitness, recreation, education and socialization are available at the following senior centers.

Here is just a sample of the many programs offered each month. For the current calendar of events and activities, please visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/aging.

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Brunswick Senior Center

Frederick Senior Center

12 East A Street • Brunswick, MD 21716 301-834-8115

1440 Taney Avenue • Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-3525

Emmitsburg Senior Center

Urbana Senior Center

300 South Seton Avenue • Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-600-6350

9020 Amelung Drive • Frederick, MD 21704 301-600-7020

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ONGOING CRAFT CLUB

Participants make and take a seasonal decorative item under the guidance of instructor. Supplies for one completed project are included in the registration fee. To register, please call 301-600-6350.

50+ yrs / $10 Emmitsburg Senior Center 2nd Wednesday of the month; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

STRENGTH TRAINING

Seated and standing exercise to improve strength, range of motion and endurance.

Use of hand weights is included.

Participants may attend as many days as desired.

50+ yrs / $3 per class Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Mondays, 9:30-10:30 AM Tuesdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM Thursdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Fridays, 9:30 -10:30 AM Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM

MOVEMENT & MOTION

A gentle movement program for those coping with arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other health conditions limiting mobility, or for people who haven’t exercised and want to start. Participants may attend as many days as desired. To register, please call 301-600-3525.

50+ yrs / $1 suggested contribution Frederick Senior Center Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

MOVIE MATINEE

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Last Wednesday of the month; 1:00 PM

DAILY EXERCISE

Join others for exercise with video programs designed specifically for older adults to improve strength, balance, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility.

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Mondays, 9:30-10:15 AM Mondays, 10:45-11:30 AM Tuesdays, 10:45-11:30 AM Wednesdays, 10:45-11:30 AM Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 AM Thursdays, 10:45-11:30 AM Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM

WII SPORTS

Drop-in and play any of these Wii games: bowling, golf, tennis.

50+ yrs / FREE Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 Daily, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Fridays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

BOOK CLUBS

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 1st Monday of the month; 1:15 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 2nd Thursday of the month; 2:30 PM

LANGUAGE CLASSES

PICKLEBALL

A fun, indoor sport combining tennis, ping pong and badminton into one sport. Play singles or doubles. Occasional instruction offered.

50+ yrs / FREE Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Fridays, 2:00-4:00 PM

ART/PAINTING/ADULT COLORING

50+ yrs / FREE Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 Mondays, 1:30 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Tuesdays, 1:00 PM Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Tuesdays, 3:00 PM Thursdays (coloring), 9:30 AM Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 Fridays (coloring), 11:00 AM

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 English Conversation Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Beginning English Wednesdays, 12:30-3:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 English Conversation Thursdays, 11:00 AM

YARN & FABRIC ARTS

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center Stitching Post To register, please call 301-600-7020 Mondays, 10:00 PM Tuesdays, 1:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month (Knitting Group), 1:30 PM Thursdays (Quilt Group), 9:00 AM

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CARDS AND GAMES

CHAT WITH JOY, MAP

MAH JONG 50+ yrs / FREE Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Tuesdays, 11:30 AM Fridays, 1:00 PM Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Tuesdays, 1:00 PM BRIDGE Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Mondays, 12:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Mondays, 12:30 PM Wednesdays, 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 12:00 PM CARD PARTY Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 5:00 PM CANASTA Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Fridays, 12:30 PM RUMMY Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM RUMMIKUB Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Mondays, 1:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Wednesdays, 10:00 AM PINOCHLE Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Wednesdays, 12:30 PM

Maryland Access Point, (MAP) provides information and assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Each month, Joy Rowe, MAP Coordinator visits each Department of Aging Senior Center to talk about a specific program or service.

50+ yrs / FREE Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 3rd Thursday of the month, 11:00 AM Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11:00 AM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:00 AM Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM

INSIDE SCOOP: EDUCATION AND ICE CREAM

All skill levels welcome at this introductory class lead by instructor. Friendship set to music. No partner needed. To register, please call 301-600-3525.

50+ yrs / $25 Frederick Senior Center Th, 1/11 • 3:00-4.00 PM

Education Program and Ice Cream! To register, please call 301-600-7020 50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center 3rd Tuesday of the month; 6:00 PM

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DECEMBER

LANDLOCKED CRUISE TO THE TROPICS

Boarding the SS Emmitsburg for deck games, corn-hole, bingo, a photo booth, and mocktails at the piano bar. Register to win seats at the Captain’s table, and enjoy a sumptuous lunch of crispy tropic chicken, scallop potatoes, peas with pearl onions, baked pineapple, roll, dessert and beverages. Don’t miss Elvis as he takes the stage, before we return to port. To register, please call 301-600-6350.

50+ yrs / $10 (due 12/1/17) Emmitsburg Senior Center F, 12/8 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

JANUARY

SQUARE DANCING

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TAI CHI BASIC

Improve balance and improve body strength. Achieve clarity and focus as you gain calmness and lighten your spirit.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $30 Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Mondays, starting 1/8, Noon-1:00 PM Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Thursdays, starting 1/11 • 1:30-2:30 PM no class 1/25 Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-6350 Fridays, starting 1/12 • 1:00-2:00 PM

TAI CHI ADVANCED

Improve balance and improve body strength. Achieve clarity and focus as you gain calmness and lighten your spirit. For experienced participants with instructor’s permission. To register, please call 301-600-7020.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $45 Urbana Senior Center Mondays, starting 1/8 • 1:00-2:00 PM Thursdays, starting 1/11 • 1:30-2:30 PM

CHAIR YOGA

Seated and standing yoga to improve fitness, circulation, mobility and overall well-being.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / Varies $30 (1 X per week), $60 (2 X per week) Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Tuesdays, starting 1/9 • 12:15-1:15 PM Thursdays, starting 1/11 • 12:15-1:15 PM Brunswick Senior Center To register, please call 301-834-8115 Fridays, starting 1/12 • 11:00 AM-Noon

LINE DANCING

A fun time while learning dance steps repeated in a pattern to popular music. No partner needed.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / Fee varies (see below) $30 (1 X per week), $60 (2 X per week), $90 (3 X per week) Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Wednesdays, starting 1/10 • 1:30-2:45 PM Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM

TRADITIONAL YOGA

Traditional yoga helps to improve fitness, circulation, mobility and overall wellbeing. This class offers precise instruction in yoga postures and breathing. Bring a yoga mat for floor work.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $30 Urbana Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-7020 Wednesdays, starting 1/10 • 12:30-1:30 PM 50+ yrs / 6 weeks / $21 Emmitsburg Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Wednesdays, starting 1/10 • 10:00-11:00 AM 50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $35 Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Wednesdays, starting 1/3 • 4:30-5:45 PM

ZUMBA GOLD

Low impact, Latin-inspired dance to improve flexibility, strength and balance.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / Varies $30 (1 X per week), $60 (2 X per week), $90 (3 X per week) Frederick Senior Center To register, please call 301-600-3525 Mondays, starting 1/8 • 12:30-1:30 PM Mondays , starting 1/8 • 4:30-5:30 PM Wednesdays , starting 1/10 • 12:30-1:30 PM Fridays, starting 1/12 • 12:30-1:30 PM 50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $34 Middletown Rec Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Thursdays, starting 1/11 • 4:30-5:30 PM Walkersville Rec Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Mondays, starting 1/15 • 4:30-5:30 PM

EXPLORING GENEALOGY

During this three session class, participants will be introduced to organizational methods and resources for tracing and recording their family history. The last session will be a bus trip to the C. Burr Artz Library and Maryland Room for a tour of local resources. To register, please call 301600-3525.

50+ yrs / $5 Frederick Senior Center Th, 1/11 and 1/25 • 9:30-11:00 AM F, 2/2 • 10:00-11:30 AM

FEBRUARY

ROBOTICS WORKSHOP

Hands-on opportunity to build and operate a robot. To register, please call 301-600-7020.

50+ yrs / FREE Urbana Senior Center W, 2/7 • 1:00 PM

HUGS, KISSES, AND MURDER

Are you a Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, or Columbo fan? Join us for a special valentine themed meal and help to solve the mystery of “who dun it?” when someone stumbles into the party and dies. To register, please call 301-6003525.

50+ yrs / $15 (due 2/6) Frederick Senior Center W, 2/14 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

ZUMBA GOLD

Low impact, Latin-inspired dance to improve flexibility, strength and balance.

50+ yrs / 10 weeks / $34 Middletown Rec Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Thursdays, starting 2/22 • 4:30-5:30 PM Walkersville Rec Center To register, please call 301-600-2936 Mondays, starting 2/26 • 4:30-5:30 PM

MARCH

PAJAMA PARTY

Does winter feel like it’s dragging on, and you just don’t feel like getting out of your jammies? Then don’t! Enjoy fun, games, and Breakfast for Lunch. A special gift for those who wear their PJ’s. To register, please call 301-600-7020.

50+ yrs / $7 Urbana Senior Center Tu, 3/20 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

THE SENIOR CHEF

This class will focus on cooking for one or two people, and making healthy food tasty! Come for the class and stay around to enjoy a meal together with other seniors. To register, please call 301-6002936.

50+ yrs / $29 Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen Th, 3/1 • 6:30-9:00 PM

Middletown Branch Library 101 Prospect St, Middletown 301-371-7560 Thurmont Regional Library 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont 301-600-7200

Contact the library for additional information KNIT 2GETHER

Join Fiber Artist, Sue Cavendish, for fiber arts. Bring your own or come learn something new.

50+ yrs / FREE Middletown Branch Library 1st Wednesday of the month, 1/3; 2/7; 3/7 • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

FRIENDS BOOK CLUB

Open to adult readers in the community who are interested in discussing books.

50+ yrs / FREE Thurmont Regional Library M, 1/8 • 7:00-8:30 PM

QUICK CRAFT

Join local craft artist, Sue Cavendish, and learn a quick craft in just one hour.

All supplies provided just bring your imagination!

50+ yrs / FREE Middletown Branch Library 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1/17; 2/21; 3/21; 4/18 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

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FEBRUARY 2 & 3

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

Take your little princess on a date to remember. Dress to impress while dancing the night away. Light refreshments will be served and photo opportunities will be available. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. $25 for each additional child.

4-12 yrs / $50 The Null Building at the Frederick Fairgrounds 13073 F 7:30-9:30 PM 2/2 13071 Sa 4:00-6:00 PM 2/3 13072 Sa 7:30-9:30 PM 2/3

MARCH 31 • 10AM-4PM

EASTER EGG ROLL

Fun for the whole family! Games, crafts, petting zoo, face painting and much more!

Rose Hill Manor Park

APRIL 21 10AM-12PM NATURE FEST

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day at the park!

All Ages / Free Catoctin Creek Park

MAY 12 • 10:00AM-2:00PM BARK IN THE PARK All Ages / FREE New Location!

Ballenger Creek Park

APRIL 28 9-10:30AM • 11AM-12:30PM SUPERHERO TRAINING DAY

Young superheroes will test their ability levels at skill stations featuring special talents of popular superheroes.

Dressing up is encouraged.

Registration begins Feb. 5 3-7 yrs / $5 Walkersville Rec Center

$5 per person

Cash or check only

APRIL 28 & 29 10:00AM-4:00PM SPRING FESTIVAL

Celebrate agriculture with the Frederick County Farm Museum. Family-friendly activities, hayrides, animals, tractor-pull competition, sawmilling demos and more!

All Ages / Free Rose Hill Manor Park

PROGRAM POLICIES REGISTER EARLY Early program registration is encouraged since roster size is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required unless otherwise indicated.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) 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 REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION applicants in accordance with the 1990 ADA. We Confirmations are sent via e-mail, otherwise your welcome questions, comments, and concerns of cancelled check or credit card statement is your receipt. interested citizens regarding ADA compliance.

You will be notified if there is a problem processing your registration or if the program is cancelled. Please make EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE a note of your program start date.

Frederick County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, REFUND POLICY age, and/or disability in employment or the provision Our refund policy encourages early decisions, so as of services. to not affect other customers or our ability to deliver efficient programs. All requests for refunds must be OOPS! made at least 10 business days prior to the start of the Frederick County Parks and Recreation staff has made program. A 20% administrative fee will be charged every effort to prepare this activity guide as accurately per refund transaction. Registrations that require as possible. However, errors can occur. Circumstances advanced tickets are not refundable. Refunds for may require that adjustments be made to programs, Sport League registrations must be made prior to fees, schedules, etc. Frederick County Parks and the listed league registration deadline. There are no Recreation staff reserves the right to make any such refunds for missed sessions. adjustments. We apologize for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.

PROGRAM CREDITS/TRANSFERS To avoid the administrative fee, a customer may PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS/ WEATHERtransfer into another program with no additional fee. RELATED CLOSURES A credit may also be kept on the customer account at Please see your instructor on the first day of your no additional charge. Requests for both credits and program for a schedule. If there is a change in the transfers can only be made 5 or more business days schedule, you will be informed by Parks and Recreation prior to the program start date. There are no refunds staff of the update. If you are not sure whether a of credits. program will be held, call our program cancellation line at 301-600-6291. During inclement weather, outdoor RETURNED CHECKS programs may be cancelled. Every effort will be made A $25 fee will be charged for checks returned for non- to make-up missed classes. Refunds will not be payment. granted for rescheduled classes that are missed due to conflicts with personal schedules. The Division may AGE POLICY cancel a program for any reasonable cause.

Program participants must be the advertised age for a program before the program ends. All age CONCUSSION AWARENESS requirements are set to benefit the participants and to Check www.recreater.com for information about the make the instruction consistent and safe. seriousness of concussions in sports.

DISCIPLINE COACHES CREDIT POLICY The Division has a discipline policy for program Any Frederick County Parks & Recreation volunteer participants. In the event a participant is asked to head coach will receive a 25% credit off of the leave a program/facility, no refund will be issued. league registration fee upon completion of coaching requirements. All returning volunteer head coaches will receive a 30% credit. Head coaches are only eligible to receive one credit per team regardless of the number of children he/she has on the team; credits aren’t applicable to assistant coaches. www.recreater.com • Winter 2018 • 301-600-2936

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FACILITY ADDRESSES BALLENGER CREEK PARK BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FOREMAN FIELD TEACHING KITCHEN 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike ı Frederick, MD 21703 BRUNSWICK BRANCH LIBRARY 915 N. Maple Avenue ı Brunswick, MD 21716 BRUNSWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 400 Central Ave ı Brunswick, MD 21716 BRUNSWICK SENIOR CENTER 12 East A Street ı Brunswick, MD 21716 CATOCTIN CREEK PARK & NATURE CENTER 2929 Sumantown Road ı Middletown, MD 21769 C. BURR ARTZ PUBLIC LIBRARY 110 East Patrick Street ı Frederick, MD 21701 CENTERVILLE REC CENTER in Centerville Elementary 3601 Carriage Hill Drive ı Frederick, MD 21704 DEER CROSSING REC CENTER in Deer Crossing Elementary 10601 Finn Drive ı New Market, MD 21774 EDWARD F. FRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike ı Pt of Rocks, MD 21777 EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER EMMITSBURG SENIOR CENTER EMMITSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY 300 South Seton Avenue ı Emmitsburg, MD 21727

MIDDLETOWN BRANCH LIBRARY 101 Prospect Street ı Middletown, MD 21769 MIDDLETOWN REC CENTER in Middletown Primary 403 Franklin Street ı Middletown, MD 21769 MYERSVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER 301 Main St. ı Myersville, MD 21773 OAKDALE REC CENTER in Oakdale Elementary 9850 Old National Pike ı Ijamsville, MD 21754 OLD NATIONAL PIKE PARK 12406 Old National Pike ı Mt. Airy, MD 21771 PUMP IT UP OF FREDERICK Suite P, 8420 Gas House Pike ı Frederick, MD 21701 ROSE HILL MANOR PARK 1611 N. Market Street ı Frederick, MD 21701 SPRING RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9051 Ridgefield Drive ı Frederick, MD 21701 THURMONT REC CENTER in Thurmont Middle 408 E. Main Street ı Thurmont, MD 21788 THURMONT REGIONAL LIBRARY 76 E. Moser Road ı Thurmont, MD 21788 TUSCARORA REC CENTER in Tuscarora Elementary 6321 Lambert Drive ı Frederick, MD 21703

FREDERICK FAIRGROUNDS NULL BUILDING 797 E. Patrick Street ı Frederick, MD 21704

URBANA ACADEMY 11791 Fingerboard Rd ı Monrovia, MD 21770

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK & NATURE CENTER 8511 Nature Center Place ı Walkersville, MD 21793

URBANA DISTRICT PARK 3805 Urbana Pike ı Frederick, MD 21704

FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 350 Montevue Lane ı Frederick, MD 21702

URBANA REGIONAL LIBRARY URBANA SENIOR CENTER 9020 Amelung Drive ı Frederick, MD 21704

FREDERICK SENIOR CENTER 1440 Taney Avenue ı Frederick, MD 21702 GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9525 Glade Road ı Walkersville, MD 21793 KICK’S KARATE STUDIO Frederick Studio 1700 Kingfisher Drive, St 18 ı Frederick, MD 21701 Urbana Studio 3531 John Simmons St ı Frederick, MD 21704 Westview Studio 5010 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 146 ı Frederick, MD 21704

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UTICA PARK 10200-B Old Frederick Road ı Frederick, MD 21701 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER in Walkersville Elementary 83 Frederick Street ı Walkersville, MD 21793 WEST WINDS TENNIS CENTER 11411 Gas House Pike ı New Market, MD 21774 YELLOW SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8717 Yellow Springs Rd ı Frederick, MD 21702

Registration Form Frederick County Parks and Recreation 355 Montevue Ln, Suite 100, Frederick, Maryland 21702 Phone: 301-600-2936 • Fax: 301-600-2595 Full Name of Payee

Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone E-mail Address (for program updates and cancellations) Emergency Contact’s Name Emergency Phone

PROGRAM REGISTRATION: Participant’s Name

Gender

DOB

Program Name

Confirmation is sent via e-mail for online registrations. Otherwise we only notify you if there is a problem or change. Therefore, if it is almost time for your program and you have not heard from us...that’s good news.

Program#

Fee

Total Fee

Medical Condition: Medical conditions (including allergies) if applicable Name of participant listed above.

METHOD OF PAYMENT: o o

Cash Check or money order enclosed (Make checks payable to Frederick County Treasurer) Check # ___________

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To register by credit card, please go to www.recreater.com or call our main office at 301-600-2936

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, Maryland harmless from all claims for injuries, damage, or loss which may result from me or my child’s participation in the program/s listed above. Further, in compliance with Maryland HB 858 and SB 771, I hereby acknowledge that I understand the risks of concussions in sports and am aware of the concussion information which is found at www.recreater.com 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)

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FREDERICK COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION 355 Montevue Ln, Suite 100 Frederick, MD 21702

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Frederick, MD Permit #51

Easter Egg Roll

• • • • FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • • • • Enjoy games, crafts, inflatables, petting zoo, face painting and much more!

Saturday, March 31 • 10am - 4pm

Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum ı 1611 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: (301) 600-2936