Guide

SUMMER 2017 Online registration begins June 7, 2017

www.CharlesCountyParks.com Look for the fall GUIDE coming in Aug. 2017!

Summer provides the perfect opportunity for children to make friends and memories that will last a lifetime at one of our summer camps. Our variety of camp offerings provide an opportunity for every kid’s interest. Campers will get to enjoy weekly field trips and weekly visits to the pools. If you are looking for a summer “staycation” in Charles County, stop by the Crain Memorial Welcome Center to pick up a copy of the many maps, attractions publications, or travel guides to help you make your “staycation” plans. The Center provides information on events, lodging, camping, trails, hunting, fishing, and cultural and historical attractions. Join us July 4th at the Regency Furniture Stadium for the Annual “A Fun Filled 4th” event. This year’s event will feature live music, local food vendors, artisans, and crafters. The Family Fun Zone with rides, inflatables, and other activities will also be open. The night will be topped off with a fantastic fireworks display. Stay safe and have a fun filled summer! Sincerely,

Eileen B. Minnick Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

Charles County Government

P.O. Box 2150 • 200 Baltimore Street • La Plata, MD 20646 • 301-645-0550

Mission Statement — The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long – and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace. Vision Statement — Charles County is a place where: private initiative is rewarded and businesses grow and prosper, while the preservation of our heritage is paramount; government services have reached the highest level of excellence; the quality of life is felt by its citizens to be the best in the region; and 2 its government is recognized as a leader in support of these expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer — It is the policy of Charles County to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. Americans With Disabilities — Charles County Government welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities. As with all county government, we comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage involvement. If you require special assistance and would like to participate in our programs, please call 301-932-3470. MD Relay Service: 711 (TDD: 1-800-735-2258) – Efforts will be made to accommodate Thewith Guide | Summer Issue the disabled and non-English speaking residents advance notice to2017 301-932-3470.

Contents Facility Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tweens and Teens (12-18 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. . . . . . . 4

Certification and Enrichment Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Aquatics Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Community Centers and Recreation Centers. . . . . . . . . 4 County Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tourism Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Places to Visit and Historic Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pavilion and Facility Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Experience the Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Playgrounds, Boat Ramps and Fishing Opportunities, Dog Parks, and Trails

CPR and First Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fitness and Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Special Events/Holiday Events and Family Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FootGolf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 White Plains Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Summer Camp Offerings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Gymnastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Summer Day Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Learn to Swim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Aquatics Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Swim Kidz Mini Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Themed Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Swim Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Special Needs Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Swim Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sports Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Future Camp Counselors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Amusement Park Discount Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Infant/Toddler Programs (Pre-K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Teen and Adult Learn to Swim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Therapeutics (Special Populations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Capital Clubhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Youth Programs (6-12 years). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sports Court and Ice Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Registration and Refund Policies Online Registration Online registration is available for most programs at: www.CharlesCountyParks.com Please take note of the following regarding your online registration: • Registration for minors (18 and younger) requires adult input and information. • Not all programs are available for online registration. • Online payments are accepted by MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card only. To register for programs not currently offered online, please follow the standard enrollment process.

Standard Enrollment A completed and signed registration form (download form at www.CharlesCountyParks.com), along with payment, is due at the time of registration. Checks and money orders must specify the program by code, and must be for the exact amount, payable to: Charles County Commissioners. Checks must include the current address, telephone number, and drivers license number with expiration. Information must be included for the person making payment.

Cash payment is only accepted at the main office at 8190 Port Tobacco Rd., Elite Gymnastics, all indoor pools, Capital Clubhouse, Gilbert Run Park, White Plains Golf Course, and the White Plains Skate Park. Except for limited programs/activities, cash is not accepted at the community centers.

credit card accepted for face value of check, plus the return check fee. Persons who fail to rectify this obligation will be denied participation in all Charles County Government programs.

Discover, MasterCard and Visa payments are accepted by mail, in person, or via fax at Gilbert Run Park and the main office in Port Tobacco.

All requests for refunds must be received, in writing, seven working days prior to the start of a program. Fax requests for refunds are accepted at 301-934-5624, or email to WebTrac@ CharlesCountyMD.gov. After the program has begun, a prorated refund, based on participation, may be approved if requested in writing with medical verification received prior to the end of the program. No refunds will be considered after a program has ended.

Mail-in payments with a signed registration form are only accepted at: Charles County Government Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Attn: Registration Office, 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677

Transfers All transfer requests must be received in writing. After a transfer has been made, no additional transfers or refunds will be accepted for that program.

Returned Check Fees Checks returned for insufficient funds or other reason will incur a fee of up to, but not more than, $35 for each occurrence. We do not redeposit returned checks; only cash, money order, or

 301-932-3470 •  Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com

Refund Policies

A $10 administrative fee will be deducted from all approved refunds, regardless of circumstances, unless the program is canceled by Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. Late fees and T-shirt costs are non-refundable. Overnight trips may not qualify for a refund. For select sports programs, league rules determine program refund amount. All requests for refunds for summer youth sports league programs must be received, in writing by July 3, 2017.

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Facility Locations Click on location name to view map. Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Main Office: 8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco . . . . 301-932-3470 • www.CharlesCountyParks.com

Aquatics Indoor Pool Locations

Hours are subject to change without notice. All patrons will be cleared from the water 15 minutes prior to facility closing.

Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center. . . . . 301-934-7474

Daily Admission Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 16 and older. Any group of eight or more must make reservations with the pool manager at least two weeks prior. Please call any of the indoor pool locations for more information.

5305 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf

Age 2 and Younger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Youth Age 3-12 • Senior Age 60+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 Adult Age 13-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

Lackey Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-753-6003 3000 Chicamuxen Rd, Indian Head

North Point Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-934-7475 2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf

Outdoor Pool Locations

Hours are subject to change without notice. All patrons will be cleared from the water 15 minutes prior to facility closing.

La Plata. . . . . . . . . . . . 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata McDonough. . . . . . . . 7165 Marshall Corner Rd, Pomfret Thomas Stone. . . . . . 3785 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf

Summer Hours of Operation Lackey Jun 10-Aug 20. . . . . . . M-F, Noon-8:00p. . . . . . Sa-Su, Noon-5:00p

North Point Jun 13-Aug 8. . . . . . . . M-Su, Noon-5:00p

Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center June 10-Aug 27. . . . . . M-Su, Noon-5:00p

La Plata • McDonough • Thomas Stone Jun 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . M-F, 3:30-8:00p.. . . . . . . Sa-Su, Noon-6:00p Jun 10-Sep 4 . . . . . . . . M-F, Noon-8:00p.. . . . . . Sa-Su, Noon-6:00p

Punch Card/ Membership Rates Family of 4

Punch Card

Annual

12 visits

NA

Semi-Annual

12 Month

6 month

Summer Only

Mem. Day-Labor Day

R $400; NR $410 R $300; NR $310

R $225; NR $250

Indiv. Adult

R $50; NR $55 R $250; NR $255 R $175; NR $180

R $145; NR $150

Indiv. Youth/Senior

R $40; NR $45 R $225; NR $230 R $150; NR $155

R $140; NR $145

Add’l Family Member

NA

R $50; NR $55

R $35; NR $40

R $25; NR $30

R = Resident Fee; NR = Non-Resident Fee

Thunderstorm Policy All patrons will be cleared from pools after the first sight or sound of an approaching thunderstorm and remain cleared for a full 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder or sight of lightning.

Lap Swimming Lap lanes are available during most posted open hours. Please visit www.CharlesCountyParks.com/Recreation/Aquatics-General-Information to view the current lap swimming schedule for each facility. Swimmers may need to share the lanes. Hours subject to change without notice.

Fall Hours of Operation Indoor Pools Sep 5-Nov 15. . . . . . . . M-F, 3:30-9:00p. . . . . . . . Sa-Su, Noon-6:00p

Community Centers and Recreation Centers For hours please visit: www.CharlesCountyParks.com

Davis Community Center

Somers Community Center

2495 Davis Rd, Waldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-392-5533

300 Willow Lane, La Plata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-932-6679

Hanson Community Center

Stoddert Community Center

3165 John Hanson Dr, Waldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-645-2186

2040 St. Thomas Dr, Waldorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-645-4847

Henson Community Center

Wade Community Center

3535 Livingston Rd, Indian Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-375-7875

2300 Smallwood Dr, Waldorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-645-9291

Mattawoman Community Center

Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center

10145 Berry Rd, Waldorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-645-6865

2745 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-870-7938

Piccowaxen Community Center

Port Tobacco Recreation Center

12834 Rock Point Rd, Newburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301-259-2503

8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco. . . . 301-932-3470, ext. 5161

Smallwood Community Center

Capital Clubhouse

4990 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head. . . . . . . . . . . 301-743-3020

Hours: M-Su 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf. . . . . . . . . . . 301-932-4348

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The Guide | Summer 2017 Issue

PARK SPOTLIGHT

County Parks Parks Hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk unless otherwise noted. For specific information on each park, please visit: www.CharlesCountyParks.com

Bensville Park 6980 Bensville Road, White Plains

Bryantown Sport Complex Only open during scheduled programming.

5665 Bryantown Road, Waldorf

Charlie Wright Park 101 Dr. Mitchell Lane, Indian Head

Friendship Farm Park 4705 Friendship Landing Road, Nanjemoy

Gilbert Run Park 13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall 301-932-1083

Laurel Springs Regional Park 5940 Radio Station Road, La Plata

Mallows Bay Park Open year round 5:30 a.m. to dusk

1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nanjemoy

Maxwell Hall Park

MALLOWS BAY PARK KAYAK TOURS Paddle through the World War I Ghost Fleet while observing the park’s unique wildlife and historic and cultural features. All tours are led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Fee includes introductory kayak lesson, guided tour, tandem kayak (two-person), paddle, and PFD (personal floatation device). No experience necessary. Pace is very relaxed. Single person or odd number parties will be paired with others. Open to Age 8 and Older Participants age 8-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

6680 Maxwell Hall Drive, Hughesville

Tour Dates

Oak Ridge Park

July 16 and 30 • Aug. 13 and 27 • Sept. 10 and 24 • Oct. 8 and 22

13675 Oaks Road, Hughesville

Morning Tours 9:00a-Noon Code: 503026 Afternoon Tours 1:00-2:30p Code: 503027

Pisgah Park

Fee: $75/person Fee: $45/person

6645 Mason Springs Road, La Plata

Southern Park 15884 Wilson Road, Newburg

Register online: www.CharlesCountyParks.com Details: 301-932-3470

Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park 3100 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Bryans Road

Robert D. Stethem Memorial Sports Complex Open during scheduled programming

4250 Piney Church Road, Waldorf

Turkey Hill Park 9430 Turkey Hill Road, La Plata

White Plains Regional Park and Skatepark 1015 St. Charles Parkway, White Plains

White Plains Golf Course Hours: Apr–Oct: M-F 7 a.m. to Dusk, Sa-Su 6 a.m. to Dusk Nov–Mar: M-Su 8 a.m. to Dusk

1015 St. Charles Parkway, White Plains 301-645-1300

Tourism Division

www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Tourism

8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco 1-800-766-3386

Crain Memorial Welcome Center 12480 Crain Highway Newburg 301-259-2500 Email: [email protected]


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Places to Visit and Historic Sites Port Tobacco Historic Village Admission: Free, donations accepted

8450 Commerce Street, Port Tobacco 301-392-3418 or 240-320-4125 Hours: Apr-Dec, Th-M, 10:00a-4:00p

Settled in 1634, Port Tobacco was once Maryland's second largest seaport and was listed on early world maps. The town served as the seat of Charles County from 1727-1895, but its history extends from the prehistoric Native American inhabitants of Potopaco to the current residents of the town. The story of Port Tobacco is fascinating! It includes Native Americans, missionaries, colonists, revolutionaries, assassins, spies, slaves, merchants, farmers, an arsonist, and everyone in between!

The Civil War Trail in Charles County John Wilkes Booth: Escape of an Assassin Charles County is home to 14 points of interest pertaining to the Civil War conflict. This driving trail spans from Indian Head to Benedict and from the out skirts of Waldorf to the Crain Memorial Welcome Center. Maps and self-guided brochures are available at the Crain Memorial Welcome Center or at www. visitmaryland.org.

Discover Charles County: Naturally Historic Bike Route Charles County offers some of the most scenic bike routes in Maryland. Many have light traffic or wide shoulders and include historic sites along the routes. One great example is the 35 mile Naturally Historic Route. This route travels along Route 6, 225, 224, 484, and 425. Begin your ride at the Port Tobacco Historic Village on Route 6 traveling north to Rose Hill Road. Follow Rose Hill Road toward Thomas Stone National Historic Site, which is the home of one of Maryland’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence. Rose Hill Road will lead to Route 225 where a left will take you to Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area. Route 225 eventually will intersect Route 224 at the Mattawoman Natural Environment Area and a left turn will take you to Smallwood State Park and General Smallwood’s Retreat House and Museum. This Revolutionary War hero and Maryland Governor made his home right here in Charles County! Follow Route 224 South and beautiful rolling hillsides and riverside scenic beauty unfold before your eyes. Wildlife abounds on this section of the route, particularly bald eagles. Charles County is the state’s second largest bald eagle habitat and you are almost sure to have a daily sighting along this loop. Route 224 will meet Route 6 and a left turn will continue your journey. At the V-intersection, follow Route 425 past Christ Church Durham Parish, circa 1692. Route 425 will again meet with Route 6, take a right and follow back to the Port Tobacco Historic Village.

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Visit and learn more about the facts and legends of Historic Port Tobacco Village, including one of Maryland's oldest ghost stories, The Legend of the Blue Dog. Explore on your own, or take a tour with our knowledgeable staff. Tours include the Port Tobacco Courthouse, Stagg Hall, and Burch House. Bring the whole family for a step back into time as you learn about the history of this quaint village overlooking the picturesque Port Tobacco River. Port Tobacco Historic Village Special Events summer 2017 special events sponsored by the Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco: Jul 1: Revolutionary War Musket Demonstrations Aug 4: Speaker and Presentation on the Civil War Aug 5: Public Archeology Day Sep 2: African American Heritage Society exhibits and displays

Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway Visit www.bit.ly/rfsbyway for a self-guide and follow this scenic Southern Maryland by-way to discover the early beginnings of the fundamental belief in religious toleration and freedom. Charles County is home to beautiful country scenery and historic sites that held importance to the implementation of the fundamental rights and government protection for individuals to practice religions of their personal choice. Pack a picnic and hit the road for this amazing driving tour of Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Stop by the Crain Memorial Welcome Center and ask for a copy of the brochure titled “Historic Churches of Charles County.”

Mattawoman Creek Art Center 2750 Sweden Point Road at Smallwood State Park Marbury, MD • 301-743-5159

Call for Entry to Artists:

“Express Charles County in Art” Mattawoman Creek Art Center announces a themed, all media juried show to open on Sept. 22, 2017. Two and three dimensional art work, as well as photography created in 2017 and based on a Charles County subject are eligible. Visit www.mattawomanart.org for competition rules and submission timelines.


Crain Memorial Welcome Center Welcome Center Open Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rest Facilities Open Daily: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Address: 12480 Crain Highway, Newburg, MD 20664 Local: 301-259-2500 • Toll Free: 800-766-3386 Make the Crain Memorial Welcome Center your “one stop shop” for planning your next family outing. The Welcome Center, located on Route 301 North in Newburg, Maryland is a great place to visit to plan all your summer explorations. Stocked with the most up to date information about Southern Maryland and statewide attractions, social events, and ready-to-help travel savvy staff, the Center is a wonderful resource for county citizens. Bring your family and out-of-town company by to view the exciting rotating exhibits that illustrate our county and regional history as well as our diverse recreational attractions.

Rich Hill

The War of 1812 and Benedict Village

Location: Rich Hill Farm Road, Bel Alton

Benedict Village is host to Charles County’s War of 1812 history. This key port on the Patuxent River is one of the sites where British war ships were anchored and troops disembarked to raid and burn Washington, D.C. On the return to the ships two of the fallen soldiers were buried in Hughesville at the Old Fields Cemetery. For more information request copies of the Charles County Visitors Guide or the National Park Service’s Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail brochure.

Rich Hill was the birthplace and childhood home of Margaret Brown and her brother Gustavus Brown. Margaret Brown grew up to marry Thomas Stone, one of our founding fathers and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Gustavus Brown went on to be one of President George Washington’s physicians and tended to the “Father of our Country” on his deathbed. In 1865, Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth, and his accomplice, David Herold, sought food and shelter at Rich Hill after they left the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd. Booth and Herold were given a meal at Rich Hill and were further assisted by the owner, Samuel Cox, who ordered his foster brother, Thomas Jones, to care for the fugitives as they hid in a nearby pine thicket. Rich Hill plays an important role in the escape and manhunt of Lincoln’s assassin. Come see the exterior of the historic house and read from our new interpretive panel about the owners of Rich Hill. More information provided by the Friends of Rich Hill can be found at www.RichHillFriends. org.


For information on these sites of interest contact the Crain Memorial Welcome Center at [email protected], or call 301-259-2500. Travel Counselors can help plan an itinerary that meets every interest.

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Pavilion and Facility Rentals

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Gilbert Run Park Pavilions Let nature’s beauty enhance your next reunion, company picnic, or birthday party. Gilbert Run Park is the only park facility where picnic facilities and pavilions may be reserved in advance. To make a pavilion reservations or if you have questions call the park office at 301-932-1083. Entrance Gate Fee: $5 April-September, Weekends, and Holidays

Pavilion

Capacity

Daily Fee

Playground Pavilion

Up to 50

$75

Southbridge

Up to 50

$75

Dockside

Up to 50

$75

Hilltop

Up to 125

$100

Amphitheater

Up to 250

$200

Brookside

Up to 400

$300

Birthday parties have never been so fun…or easy! Choose a theme and location, bring the kids and a birthday cake, and we’ll take care of the rest. All parties are two hours on select Friday evenings, Saturdays, or Sundays, varying by location. For the first hour of the party, staff will lead the kids through the selected games or activity. The second hour is for your celebration. We provide pizza, goodie bags, and paper products. Parties are for children turning age 4-12 unless otherwise noted. Parties styled by DIY Socialite. Fee: 1-20 Participants: $225 • $10 each additional child (Max: 30 participants, varies by location) Fee Includes: Set-up and clean-up, three pizzas, one party favor for each attendee, paper products, and invitations. Parents are welcome to bring additional food, drinks, and/or other items to personalize their party.

Party Categories Birthday Bonanza

Private Pool Rentals The Indoor Community Pools are available for private pool rentals. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, church groups, camps, day care groups, group parties, and more. The rental is for three hours and includes certified lifeguards. Reservations must be made in person at least two weeks in advance at any of the indoor pool locations. Non-refundable, 50% deposit due at time of reservation. No. of Guests

Resident

Non-Resident

Fewer than 50

$225

$230

50-100

$275

$280

100-150

$325**

$330**

**Not available at North Point More than 150 Guests: call for availability and pricing.

Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center and the Port Tobacco Recreation Center Available for private rentals perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, church groups, camps, day care groups, group parties, and sports team practices. Minimum two hour rental required. Minimum Liability Insurance may be required depending on activity and rental space requested. Reservations must be made in person at least two weeks in advance. Non-refundable, 50% deposit due at time of reservation. $60 per hour M-F • $75 per hour Sa-Su

Port Tobacco Recreation Center, Mattawoman, Henson, Wade, and Somers Community Centers

Classic birthday games in the gymnasium including activities such as musical chairs, obstacle course, parachute, pin the tail on the donkey, and more.

Messy Art Mattawoman, Henson, Wade, and Somers Community Centers Allow your partygoers to get creative with an art party. Your aspiring artists will paint, glue, glitter, and smear while completing an art masterpiece.

Swim and Splash Lackey and North Point Pools, and DM Wade Aquatic Center

Parties are supervised by certified lifeguards, enjoy an hour of free swim time to splash, swim and dive, or play water basketball. The zero-depth entry at Lackey Pool and Donald M. Wade Aquatic Ctr. (0-2.5 feet) is perfect for younger swimmers. North Point: Age 8-12 only.

Jumping Gymnastics Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center

Led by our gymnastics staff, kids will have a blast bouncing on the trampolines, jumping in the “pit,” balancing on beams, climbing the rope, and flipping on the spring gymnastics floor. We also have a toddler area specific for the younger gymnast and a decorated party room perfect for your celebration.

Sports Mix Up Port Tobacco Recreation Center, Mattawoman, Henson, Wade, and Somers Community Centers

Perfect for the young athlete. Held in our gymnasium, choose basketball, soccer, T-ball, dodgeball, kickball, or other various indoor sporting games and activities.

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Experience the Outdoors Playgrounds Enjoy hours of fun at any one of the many playgrounds with equipment that is contemporary, encourages innovative play, and meets all industry standards for safety compliance. All playgrounds are designed to accommodate all levels of abilities, including special needs. Public playgrounds are available year round at the following locations: Bensville Park, Cobb Island Playground, Gilbert Run Park*, Laurel Springs Regional Park, Oak Ridge Park, Pisgah Park, Robert D. Stethem Park**, Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park, Southern Park, and White Plains Regional Park *Parks are closed Dec-Feb **Park only open during scheduled events.

Boat Ramps and Fishing Opportunities Friendship Farm Park (Free: Open year round dawn to dusk) Single-lane boat ramp with access to the main stem of the Potomac and also the extensive immediate protected waters of the Nanjemoy Creek. Kayak launch available.

Gilbert Run Park (Free: Open Mar-Nov with seasonal hours) Access for electric motors only to the 60 acre Wheatley Lake with fishing for Bass, Bluegill, Trout, and Catfish. Ramp for electric motors only. Canoes, pedal boats, and kayaks welcome and also available for rent. Fishing supplies and concessions available.

Hatton Creek (Free: Open year round dawn to dusk) Single-lane ramp with access to the Wicomico River. Directions from La Plata: take Rt. 301 south. Left on Rt. 257 towards Cobb Island. Left on Hatton Creek Road. Follow to end.

Mallows Bay Park (Free: Open year round 5:30am-dusk) Single-lane ramp with protected access to the Potomac River. Recommended for small watercraft (shallow water). Kayak launch available. Directions from La Plata: take Rt. 6 west. Right on Liverpool Pt Road. Right on Rt. 224. Left on Wilson Landing Road. Follow to end.

Marshall Hall (Free: Open year round dawn to dusk) Double ramp situated above Greenway Flats in Mount Vernon area of the Potomac River. Directions from Rt. 210 (Indian Head Hwy South). Make right turn onto Rt. 227. Follow to end.

Dog Parks White Plains Regional Park and Turkey Hill Park Locations offer public off-leash areas where dog owners and their pets can enjoy safe, legal areas in which dogs can run, play and socialize. Dog owners enjoy the dog parks just as much as their fourlegged friends! Each one-acre park has two separate fenced-in areas. The large area is designed for general dog play. The smaller area is for smaller dogs, puppies (must be at least 4 months old) or for shy dogs not quite ready to socialize in the larger general play area. Plastic pick-up bags are provided by the park so that visitors can clean up after their dogs. Drinking water is available at White Plains location only (not during winter months). Open Hours: M-Su 8:00am until Dusk (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day)

Trails Whether you walk, jog, hike, ride a horse or a bike we have a trail for you. Pets are welcome on all trails but must be on a leash.

Hiking Only Trails Gilbert Run Park Trail This 2.5 mile nature trail travels along the edge of the 60 acre Wheatley Lake. Features include: fishing pavilions, beaver colony observation deck, boardwalks and bridges. Open Mar-Nov.

Laurel Springs Park Trails Winding around the edges of the athletic complex, this 1.6 mile trail is ideal for jogging or a quick lunch hour stroll. Open year round.

Bicycle and Hiking Trail Indian Head Rail Trail This 13 mile recreational trail connects White Plains with the Town of Indian Head. The smooth paved surface offers excellent opportunities for cycling, walking, running and excellent wildlife viewing. Parking areas/trail access points are available at Theodore Green Blvd. in White Plains, Middleton Road, Bensville Park, Rt. 224/Livingston Road, and the Village Green in Indian Head. Open year round during daylight hours.

Equestrian and Hiking Trails Friendship Farm Park Trails Seven miles of recreational trails providing access to 382 acres of forest and farmland. Explore the outstanding natural resources and serenity that surround the Nanjemoy Creek. Features include: interpretive signs, benches, wildlife viewing, and observation decks. Open year round for hiking. Open Apr-Oct for equestrian activity.

Oak Ridge Park Trails and Show Rings This 7 mile trail network offers equestrians and hikers a wide variety of trail options. Features include: hilly terrain, creek crossings, bridges, flat open areas and two show-quality riding arenas which are open to the public except during special events. Open year round.

Maxwell Hall Park Trails Fourteen miles of trails for hikers and horses have features including: flat wide open riding, “intense” and hilly wooded terrain, cross country jumping course, trail obstacle course, and beach front riding along the Patuxent River. Hikers and birders may use trails free of charge. A $25 annual membership is required to ride at the facility. Open year round.


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Summer Camp Offerings Themed Camps Pump It Up's Jump N' Art Camp Campers will spend time exploring their inner artist, laughing, playing games, and bouncing on the state-of-the-art inflatables. Jump-N-Art was developed by a fine-arts education center and emphasizes the joy of self-expression through art. Each day is different as weekly lesson themes keep you engaged. Before and after care is available by contacting Pump It Up of Waldorf at 301-638-5867.

Summer Day Camp Spend the day participating in arts and crafts, fun sport competitions, organized games, and special events with guest presenters. Campers will enjoy a trip to the local pool for recreational swimming and a special event or field trip for each of the eight weekly sessions. Campers must be minimum age listed by first day of camp and no older than the maximum age listed by the first day of camp. Before and after care available 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Resident Fee: $135; Non-Resident: $140 Before OR After Care: $40 / Before AND After Care: $50 Age 6-14 Hanson 302014 M-F Jun 19-Aug 11 Henson 302015 M-F Jun 19-Aug 11 Somers 302017 M-F Jun 19-Aug 11 Wade 302019 M-F Jun 19-Aug 11

8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p

Aquatics Camps Junior Lifeguard Camp Designed to teach the responsibilities and duties of being a lifeguardbasic rescue skills, first aid, CPR, and water safety. Upon completion students receive certification in first aid and American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard completion certificate. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards of freestyle and breaststroke), tread water for 1 minute, and swim underwater for 10 feet, and float for 30 seconds. No before or after care. This is not a lifeguard training class.

Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 Age 11-14 North Pt Pool 308013-NP M-F

Jul 17-21

8:00a-4:00p

Camp Splash Camp focuses on water safety, swimming skills, diving skills, and aquatic games. Campers participate in other traditional camp activities including popular sports, games, and crafts. Participants must be able to swim one width of the pool and tread water for 30 seconds. No before or after care.

Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 Age 8-13 Lackey Pool 308019-L1 M-F Age 8-13 Lackey Pool 308019-L2 M-F Age 8-13 Lackey Pool 308019-L3 M-F

Jul 24-28 Aug 7-11 Aug 14-18

8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p

Resident Fee: $180; Non Resident: $185 Age: 4-12 At: Pump It Up of Waldorf A Bug's Life 302710-P1 Maryland Ninja Warrior 302710-P2 Fitness Fun 302710-P3 Hogwarts 302710-P4 Barnyard Bash 302710-P5 Adventures in Wonderland 302710-P6

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Jun 19-23 Jul 10-14 Jul 24-28 Aug 7-11 Aug 21-25 Aug 28-Sep 1

9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p

Jr. Chefs Camp Jr. Chefs will hear from guest presenters, learn about kitchen safety, terminology, food groups, nutrition, and prepare and enjoy easy to make recipes. Chefs will make decorated cupcakes, healthy wraps, dipped chocolates, s’mores, fun food creations and more. On our final day each chef will be presented with a photo certificate and a graduation spoon.

Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 6-9 Somers 302133-S1 Somers 302133-S2 Age 10-14 Somers 302133-S3 Somers 302133-S4

M-Th M-Th M-F M-Th

Jun 26-29 Jul 24-27 Jul 3-7 Jul 31-Aug 3

9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon

Theater Camp Lights, Camera, Action! Learn basic acting techniques, fundamentals of public speaking, improvisational skill, how to prepare for an audition, cold readings, and other skills to ignite the acting bug. Before and after care available 6:30 am-6 pm

Resident Fee: $150; Non-Resident: $155 Before OR After Care: $40 / Before AND After Care: $50 Age 7-9 Davis 302500-01 M-F Jul 10-14 Age 10-14 Davis 302500-02 M-F Jul 24-28

8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p

Super Kids Yoga Camp Children learn basic yoga poses while maintaining a playful, fun experience through games, props, and music. Classes focus on building self-confidence, strength, and concentration. Yoga is a form of exercise and relaxation for both boys and girls that creates a nurturing, nonjudgmental, and non-competitive atmosphere.

Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 5-12 Henson 302920-HE M-Th Jul 17-20

9:00a-Noon

Swim the Bases The Blue Crabs Stadium and Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center have teamed up to bring you the Swim the Bases camp. Campers will participate in group games and activities at the Blue Crabs Stadium and walk over to Donald M. Wade Aquatic Center to enjoy an afternoon of swimming. Participants must be able to swim one width of the pool and tread water for 30 seconds. No before or after care.

Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 Age 8-13 DM Wade Pool 308055-SC M-F 10

Jul 31-Aug 4

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER FUN! • Fees shown are weekly. • Camp locations subject to change. • Camps are closed on July 4.

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Special Needs Camp

Flight Camp Campers are introduced to rockets, remote controlled helicopters, and other things that fly as they learn how to build and launch rockets, navigate RC helicopters, and learn history about things that fly. Participants get to take home their creations.

Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 6-14 Henson 302601-H1 M-Th Jul 24-27

9:00a-Noon

FORCE Inspiration Star Wars Camp Use the FORCE of creativity during the Star Wars camp which includes a variety of creative activities to capture your child’s imagination and develop their force in a range of Star Wars related activities. Curriculum enables kids to learn to draw their favorite Star Wars characters, act out famous scenes in fun drama sessions, play sports-related Star Wars games, develop skills to spin light sabers, and more to further develop interest and knowledge of Star Wars.

This summer day camp is designed for Charles County Public School students with significant cognitive delay who are receiving special education services. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, games, sports, life skills, and special field trips. Enrollment is limited to 40 campers per session. Transportation is available from designated pick-up areas based on need. Payment is due at the time of registration. The camp will accept 10 inclusion children per week. Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers must be enrolled with Charles County Public Schools. Age is "as of Dec. 31, 2016.

Weekly Fee: $185 Age 5-21 La Plata HS

314001-FB M-F

Jun 26-Aug 4

9:00a-2:30p

Sports Camps Elite Summer Gymnastics Camp Specialized gymnastics camp with days full of flipping, tumbling, and friendship. Campers will get instruction and learns skills for vault, trampoline, balance beam, bars, and the outrageous “pit.” Weekly sessions include a trip to the pool and field trip or special event. Daily activities include creative arts, special events, and organized games. Before and after care available 6:30 am-6 pm. Campers must be minimum age by the first day of camp.

Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 5-12 Davis 302901-DA M-F Port Tobacco 302901-PT M-F

Jul 24-28 Aug 28-Sep 1

9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon

Brick Inspiration Lego® Camp Explore science, technology, architecture, engineering, and art using LEGO® bricks. Design, build, and light up an entire city of tall buildings, bridges, roads, parks, and railways. Use batteries, bulbs, wires, and switches to bring creations alive. Camp will fire up your child’s imagination and spark creativity in the form of inspired play following one of our themed Lego builds coupled with our magical delivery. Curriculum provides an opportunity to design and build LEGO® creations working either individually or in groups and participate in challenges, group competitions and free build time towards the end of the camp.

Half Day Camp Resident: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 5-12 Davis 302027-D1 Davis 302027-D2 Port Tobacco 302027-P1 Port Tobacco 302027-P2

Camp Co-Op

M-F M-F M-F M-F

Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 21-25 Aug 21-25

9:00a-Noon 1:00-4:00p 9:00a-Noon 1:00-4:00p

Full Day Camp Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 5-12 Davis 302027-D3 M-F Port Tobacco 302027-P3 M-F

Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 21-25

9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p

Superheroes and Villains Workshop Each day campers will focus on a different superhero or villain and participate in creative, fun and active superhero activities, including arts and crafts, sports, drama, games, and LEGO™. Campers will create their own superhero and develop their own superhero identities.

Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age: 5-12 Port Tobacco 302930-PT M-F

Aug 14-18

9:00a-Noon

Resident Fee: $150; Non-Resident: $155 $40 Before OR After Care • $50 Before AND After Care Age 6-14 Elite 307001 M-F Jun 19-Aug 25 8:00a-4:00p

Rod Milstead Youth Football Camp Join La Plata High School Head Fo otball Coach and former Washington Redskin Rod Milstead and the LPHS coaching staff as they provide instruction on speed and agility drills for both offense and defense positions. This camp will enhance players overall knowledge of the game and improve playing abilities. Campers will participate in morning drills and activities designed to develop muscle memory, speed, and quickness and small sided games in the afternoon. Campers will swim each day. Pads and helmets are not required.

Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 9-14 La Plata HS 305012-Z1 M-F 305012-Z2 M-F

Jun 26-30 Jul 17-21

9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p

Preschool Gymnastics Mini-Camp This half day camp helps campers develop skills for vault, trampoline, balance beam, bars, and the outrageous “pit.” Camp includes group games, arts and crafts, and basic gymnastics instruction. Children must be toilet trained.

Resident Fee: $90; Non-Resident: $95 Age 4-6 Elite 307000-A1 307000-A2 307000-A3 307000-A4


M-F M-F M-F M-F

Jun 26-Jun 30 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 24-28 Aug 7-Aug 11

9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon 9:00a-Noon 11

Summer Camp Offerings Foundational Skills Wrestling Camp

Sensible Soccer Camp

This foundational wrestling camp will introduce folk-style wrestling to those new to the sport and will improve upon skills and techniques learned by beginning wrestlers. Wrestling can enhance balance, agility, hand-eye coordination, body control, strength, speed, explosiveness, footwork, mental toughness, personal responsibility and focus. Wrestling supports skills necessary in all other sports. Camp ran by Thomas Stone Wrestling Club www.thomasstonewrestlingclub.org.

Sensible Soccer is a leading international soccer education and development organization based in the UK. They create and implement innovative, progressive programs at the forefront of today’s game, which educate and inspire individuals to achieve their full potential in soccer. The camp provides innovative and creative teaching methods that introduce skill development within a positive learning environment providing players with an exciting and challenging week tailored to their age and abilities. Activities include: quality coaching, fun soccer games, mini soccer tournaments, speed, agility and fitness exercises.

Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 8-14 Th Stone HS 305167-TS M-F

Jul 10-14

9:00a-4:00p

Volleyball Camp Join camp director, Nila Toribio-Straka, technical director for Southern Maryland Volleyball Club and volleyball recruiter for the College of Southern Maryland and her staff as you receive instruction in all aspects of the game. Participants are immersed in basic skills, such as serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Camp is designed for beginner to intermediate players and incorporates life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Campers participate in drills, game-related situations, observe demonstrations, and learn from competitive films.

Resident Fee: $125; Non-Resident: $130 Age 7-10 Davis 305008-D1 M-Th Jul 10-Jul 13 Age 11-14 Davis 305008-D2 M-Th Jul 10-Jul 13

9:00a-Noon 1:00-4:00p

Tightline Basketball Camp Join Bluford State Head Coach, Todd Fong, helps improve basic skills through individual instruction with special attention to specifics and techniques. Register early, space is limited.

Half Day Camp Resident Fee: $95; Non-Resident: $100 Age 5-8 Davis 305002-Z1 M-F Age 5-8 Davis 305002-Z2 M-F

Jun 26-30 Jun 26-30

9:00a-Noon 1:00-4:00p

Full Day Camp Weekly Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 5-8 Davis 305002-Z3 M-F Age 9-17 Davis 305002-ZZ M-F

Jun 26-30 Jul 17-21

9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p

WHIPS Soccer Camp Join current and former professional soccer coaches from WHIPS soccer as they provide instruction on developing the fundamental skills of soccer. Skills include: dribbling, passing, finishing, offensive and defensive positioning and tactics. Campers will participate in morning drills and small sided games in the afternoon. Campers swim each day.

Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 8-14 Laurel Springs 305032-LS M-F 9:00a-4:00p

Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 5-13 Davis 305001-DA M-F

Jul 24-28

9:00a-4:00p

Future Camp Counselors Counselor-In-Training 2 (CIT) The CIT 2 program will continue to build on skills learned in the CIT program. CIT 2’s will receive training designed to prepare them for employment as a future camp counselor. Training is geared towards enhancing interpersonal and communication skills, leadership training, team building, community service, and personal growth. Successful participants will come away from this program with valuable leadership skills that will serve them at home, in school, and in their own communities. Upon completion of CIT 2, participants will be eligible to volunteer in recreation programs throughout the year.

Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325 Grade 10-12 Port Tobacco 302503-P1 Training M-F Jun 19-23 9:00a-4:00p Job Shadowing M-F Jun 26-30 8:00a-4:00p

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) The CIT summer camp program is a two week training program designed to offer young adults an opportunity to train and prepare for positions as camp counselors, managers, or recreation leaders. Participants will receive special training in what it takes to be a camp counselor by learning teaching technics, going on field trips, working with special needs campers, and becoming CPR and First Aid certified. Participants must possess a genuine interest in working with youth, display high energy and enthusiasm, and display a positive attitude.

Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325 Grade 9-12 Davis 302502-D1 Training M-F Jul 10-14 9:00a-4:00p Job Shadowing M-F Jul 17-21 8:00a-4:00p

Jul 10-14

Baseball Camp Join La Plata High School Head Baseball Coach John Childers and the coaching staff from the 2016 2A State Championship Baseball team to learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and position specific play. Campers will participate in morning drills and activities designed to develop muscle memory and small sided games in the afternoon. Campers will swim each day.

Resident Fee: $180; Non-Resident: $185 Age 9-14 La Plata HS 305022-LP M-F Jul 10-14 9:00a-4:00p 12


Amusement Park Discount Tickets Amusement Park Discount Tickets are available for purchase at the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Registration Office (Port Tobacco). Ticket Sales: Mon-Fri, April 3-Aug. 31. . . . . . . . . 8:30 am-3:30 pm Offices are closed July 4.

Group Purchases Ticket purchases for groups of 20 or more can be accommodated by calling 301-932-3470 at least one week in advance.

Methods of Payment MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, and cash. For credit card purchases the payee must be the cardholder and present identification. Prices are subject to changes without notice. No refunds or exchanges on tickets. The Registration Office is not responsible for changes in park schedules. Customers should consult a park brochure for blackout dates and park hours of operation.

Tickets are available only while supplies last. Discount Price

For Ages

Kings Dominion

$45

All Ages

Good Any Day

Park Opens March 25 Age 0-2 Free

$40

All Ages

Summer Days: Jun 16-Aug 20

$40

All Ages

Fall Fun Days: Sep-Oct Operating Days

Six Flags America

$47

All Ages

Good Any Day

Park Opens April 1 Age 0-2 Free

$37

All Ages

Special Days: Jun 12-Aug 20; Weekends: Sep 23-Oct 29

$78

All Ages

Season Pass

$45

All Ages

Theme Park and Safari

Park Opens April 1 Age 0-2 Free

$35

All Ages

Hurricane Harbor: May 20-Sep 4

Hershey Park

$42

Age 3-8

Good Any Day

Park Opens May 5 Age 0-2 Free

$55

Age 9+

Good Any Day

$44

Age 9+

Special Days: Sunday-Friday, May 5-Jun 30 (no Saturdays)

Busch Gardens

$52

Age 3-9

Good Any Day

Park Opens March 25 Age 0-2 Free

$62

Age 10+

Good Any Day

Water Country USA

$32

Age 3-9

Good Any Day

Park Opens May 20 Age 0-2 Free

$39

Age 10+

Good Any Day

PARK

Six Flags Great Adventure New Jersey


Ticket Description

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Infant/Toddler Programs (Pre-K) FREE Toddler Happy Hour Swim Enjoy time with your little fish in the zero-depth entry area. Adult required to be in the water with their children. No registration required.

Age 3 mos-5 yrs DM Wade Pool Lackey Pool

Sa Sa

Jun 10-Jul 29 Jun 17-Aug 5

10:45-11:45a 9:15-10:15a

Kids Night at Elite Our fun filled kids nights include gymnastics, arts and crafts, and games based around a fun theme. Fee covers activities, pizza, and drinks. Registration deadline: the prior Friday by noon.

Resident Fee $15; Non-Resident: $17 Age 5-14 Elite Mermaids & Pirates 506350-06 Sa Superheroes 506350-07 Sa Backyard Carnival 506350-08 Sa

Jun 24 Jul 29 Aug 19

5:30-9:30p 5:30-9:30p 5:30-9:30p

Toddler Chefs Does your child love to play chef? Let them make a mess at our place as they decorate four cupcakes and a chef's hat. All supplies provided.

Resident Fee: $10; Non-Resident: $12 Age 3-5 Wade 301139-WA W Port Tobacco 301139-PT Sa Wade 401139-WA Th

Jul 5 Aug 19 Sep 28

6:30-7:30p 11:30a-12:30p 6:30-7:30p

Connect the Tots A fun filled, four week program for children and parents to socialize while learning new skills. Each week will feature a different theme and include: a craft project, cupcakes, games, and other hands-on learning activities.

Resident Fee: $30; Non-Resident: $35 Age 3-5 Port Tobacco 401336-PT W

Sep 20-Oct 11 10:30-11:30a

Parent and Gymnastics Tot Drop-In Spend quality time with your little one while they develop body awareness, balance, fitness, listening and social skills. Enjoy fun activities using gymnastics apparatus. Parent/guardian must be within arms-reach of child at all times. Maximum two children per adult.

Fee: $5 Age 6 mos-5 yrs Elite

M/W/F Sa

Sep 11-Ongoing Sep 16-Ongoing

11:00-11:45a Noon-12:45p

Beyond the Bell is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities.

Registration is now open for the 2017/18 school year. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and online at:

www.CharlesCountyParks.com Program Operates Monday-Friday Open to Grades: 6-8 • Weekly Fee: $50 One-Time Registration Fee: $25 (per school yr) Available Community Centers

Indian Head: Henson, Smallwood La Plata: Somers Newburg: Piccowaxen Waldorf: Davis, Hanson, Mattawoman, Stoddert Registrant must attend school where participating. Program does not meet on school closing days. Program may not qualify for child care tax deduction. 14


Youth Programs (6-12 years) Kids Night at Elite Our fun-filled kids nights include gymnastics, arts and crafts, and games based around a fun theme. Fee covers activities, pizza, and drinks. Registration deadline: the prior Friday by noon.

Resident Fee $15; Non-Resident: $17 Age 5-14 Elite Mermaids & Pirates 506350-06 Sa Superheroes 506350-07 Sa Backyard Carnival 506350-08 Sa

Jun 24 Jul 29 Aug 19

5:30-9:30p 5:30-9:30p 5:30-9:30p

Tweens and Teens (12-18 years) Beyond The Bell After School Activities Program Afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do their homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at all community centers and online. Program operates Monday-Friday and is available at community centers. Participants must attend school where attending. Program does not meet on school closing days. Program may not qualify for child care tax deduction. Registration is now open for the 2017/18 school year.

Grade 6-8 Weekly Fee: $50 One-Time Registration Fee: $25 (per school yr.)

Junior Lifeguard Camp Designed to teach the responsibilities and duties of being a lifeguardbasic rescue skills, first aid, CPR, and water safety. Upon completion students receive certification in First Aid and American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Completion certificate. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yds) of freestyle and breaststroke, tread water for 1 minute, swim underwater for 10 feet, and float for 30 seconds. No before or after care. This is not a lifeguard training class.

Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 Age 11-14 North Pt Pool 308013-NP M-F

Jul 17-21

8:00a-4:00p

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) The CIT summer camp program is a two week training program designed to offer young adults an opportunity to train and prepare for positions as camp counselors, managers, or recreation leaders. Participants will receive special training in what it takes to be a camp counselor by learning teaching technics, going on field trips, working with special needs campers, and becoming CPR and First Aid certified. Participants must possess a genuine interest in working with youth, display high energy and enthusiasm, and display a positive attitude.

Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325 Grade 9-12 Davis 302502-D1 Training M-F Jul 10-14 9:00a-4:00p Job Shadowing M-F Jul 17-21 8:00a-4:00p

Counselor-In-Training 2 (CIT) The CIT 2 program will continue to build on skills learned in the CIT program. CIT 2’s will receive training designed to prepare them for employment as a future camp counselor. Training is geared towards enhancing interpersonal and communication skills, leadership training, team building, community service, and personal growth. Successful participants will come away from this program with valuable leadership skills that will serve them at home, in school, and in their own communities. Upon completion of CIT 2, participants will be eligible to volunteer in recreation programs throughout the year.

Resident Fee: $300; Non-Resident: $325 Grade 10-12 Port Tobacco 302503-P1 Training M-F Jun 19-23 9:00a-4:00p Job Shadowing M-F Jun 26-30 8:00a-4:00p


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Certification and Enrichment Courses Aquatics Certification Lifeguard Prep Class Class focuses on swimming endurance and necessary skills needed to meet prerequisites of upcoming Lifeguard classes.

Registration Fee: $15 Age 14+ North Pt Pool 508029-NP F

Sep 8

7:00-7:45p

American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of patrons at aquatic facilities. Text book and CPR mask are included in the course fees. Refunds will not be given if participant does not pass the prerequisites or fails to complete the certification requirements. Please call the pools for more information. Must attend all classes.

Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 Age 15+ North Pt Pool 508030-N2 F Jun 9 Sa, Su Jun 10-11

4:00-9:00p and 7:00a-6:30p

North Pt Pool 508030-NP Th-F Sep 28-29 4:00-9:00p and Sa-Su Sep 30-Oct 1 8:00a-6:00p

CPR and First Aid Adult and Child CPR and First Aid Learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies and how to respond to breathing emergencies to help victims. Participants will receive a certificate for adult and pediatric first aid/ CPR valid for two years upon successful course completion.

Resident Fee: $85; Non-resident: $90 Age 13+ Port Tobacco 301399-P1 Su 301399-P2 Su

Jun 11 Jul 9

9:00a-1:00p 9:00a-1:00p

Fitness and Dance Adult Fitness Adult Gymnastics Drop In Want to bounce, swing, flip, or jump like a kid again? Join us on Friday nights for open use of our gymnastics equipment and get a great workout while feeling like a kid again. Equipment open for use include: the pit, trampolines, tumbling, floor, beams, and wall bars.

Resident Fee: $5; Non-Resident: $7 Ages 18+ Elite F

Ongoing

8:00-9:00p

It’s A Line Dance “Thang” Want to learn the latest dances? How about a classic like the Electric Slide? Encourage a group of friends or come solo for a great time with other dance enthusiasts. Open to all levels from beginner to intermediate.

Resident Fee: $35; Non-Resident: $40; Drop-In Fee: $8 Age 16+ Henson 301029-HE Tu Jun 27-Aug 8

6:30-8:00p

Water Aerobics

Beginner Fitness Swimming for Teens and Adults

Classes are low-impact with emphasis on stretching, cardiovascular, and resistance exercises. Participants should be comfortable in the water. Classes are subject to change without notice depending on Instructor/Pool availability.

Designed to assist participants in transitioning from learning how to swim to swimming for fitness. Focus is on conditioning and stroke technique. Participants should be confident in the water and have the knowledge and skills necessary to cross the pool safely.

8 Visit Punch Card - Resident: $40; Non-Resident: $45 Daily Drop-In Fee: $6/visit Age: 16+ North Pt Pool Sa Jun 17-Jul 29 McDonough M/W Jun 19 - Aug 23

Aquatic Fitness

Resident Fee: $65; Non-Resident: $70 Age 13-16 DM Wade Pool 308030-S1 Sa Jun 10-Jul 29 North Pt Pool 408030-NP Sa Sep 9-Oct 28 DM Wade Pool 408030-SC Tu/Th Sep 12-Oct 5

10:45-11:45a 10:45-11:45a 7:45-8:45p

Age 17+ DM Wade Pool 308015-S1 Sa Jun 10-Jul 29 North Pt Pool 408015-NP Sa Sep 9-Oct 28 DM Wade Pool 408015-SC Tu/Th Sep 12-Oct 5

10:45-11:45a 10:45-11:45a 7:45-8:45p

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10:45-11:45a 6:30-7:30p

Advanced Fitness Swimming for Adults Instructor will lead workouts, motivate swimmers, and promote proper stroke techniques. Designed for intermediate and advanced swimmers who are able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Resident Fee: $65; Non-Resident: $70 Age 17+ DM Wade Pool 408014-S1 Sa Sep 9-Oct 28 Lackey Pool 408014-L1 M/W Sep 11-Oct 4

9:15-10:15a 7:45-8:45p


Special Events/Holiday Events and Family Activities

All American Splash! Celebrate Independence Day with a splash!

Tuesday, July 4 During open swim hours

Come to the pool on July 4th wearing red, white, or blue and pay only $2 for admission at any of our six pool locations during our regular open swim hours — Noon to 5 p.m. All Indoor and Outdoor Pool Locations

Open to All Ages

Admission: $2/person wearing red, white, or blue

A Fun Filled 4 Independence Day Celebration

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TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017

4:30–9:30 p.m.

Come on out for a day of family fun! Enjoy an array of exciting food vendors, artisans, crafters, live music performed by local artists Sam Grow and No Green Jellybeenz, the Family Fun Zone, and more in the stadium parking lot.

F irewOrks!

and of course…

FREE EVENT ADMISSION

Family Fun Zone Wristbands: $5 • Fees for marketplace, food, and drink purchases Admission to the parking lot activities is free and an "All You Can Play" wristband for Family Fun Zone will be available for $5. Purchase a ticket to that evening's Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game and you'll get the Family Fun Zone wristband for free!

www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CelebrateCharles | 800-766-3386 Charles County Government • 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD • 301-645-0550 • 301-870-3000 MD Relay: 711 • Relay TDD: 1-800-735-2258 • Equal Opportunity County • www.CharlesCountyMD.gov


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Sports Adult Basketball Drop-in program Join other athletes of all ability levels for basketball scrimmages. Games are self-officiated.

Resident Fee: $3/Visit, Non-Resident: $4/visit Punch Card: $30/12 visits Age 30+ Port Tobacco 501073-PT W

Ongoing

Youth Sports Leagues Volunteer Coaches Needed Volunteer coaches are needed for the various youth sports league offered throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, apply at:

8:00-9:30p

www.CharlesCountyParks.com/ Recreation/Coaches-Page

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Drop-in program Resident Fee: $3/visit; Non-Resident: $4/visit Punch Card: $30/12 visits Age 18+ Port Tobacco 501071-PT Th

Ongoing

8:00-9:30p

If selected to coach, Volunteers will receive a 50% refund off the regular fee for one child. Coaching refunds are processed after games begin.

Cheer Tumbling Learn the fundamentals of tumbling for cheerleading through drills and skill progression.

Resident Fee: $115; Non-Resident: $120 Grade K-5 Elite 506445-6A Grade 6-8 Elite 506445-6B Grade 9-12 Elite 506445-6C All Ages Elite 506445-6D

M W F Sa

Jun 26-Aug 14 Jun 28-Aug 16 Jun 30-Aug 18 Jul 1-Aug 19

6:00-6:55p 6:00-6:55p 6:00-6:55p 9:00-9:55a

Turkey Hill Park Disc Golf (Free) Once known as “frisbee golf,” disc golf has evolved into one of the Nation’s fastest growing outdoor sports. It is similar to regular golf; however, instead of using golf clubs and balls and aiming for a hole, players use discs and aim for elevated chain-covered baskets. Starting at a designated tee, the object is to get your disc in the basket in the fewest number of throws. The course offers challenging play for the advanced disc golfer while at the same time providing a fun experience for recreational play on a course that provides a balanced mix of open and wooded holes, has multiple pin placements, full-sized concrete tee pads and professional tee signs on both short and long tees. Other amenities: scorecards, benches, directional signage, bridges, and restrooms. Permits required for special events and tournaments.

All Ages Turkey Hill Park

M-Su Ongoing

8a-Dusk

Pickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but it can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Learn to play this fun and exciting game and then put your skills to the test in friendly games. Class instructor is present to teach skills and facilitate play. All necessary equipment provided.

Resident Fee: $20; Non-Resident: $25 • Drop-in Fee: $5/visit Age: 18+ Port Tobacco 504210-15 M Jun 5-Jun 26 504210-16 M Jul 3-31 504210-17 W Jul 5-Aug 2 504210-18 Th Jul 6-Aug 3

11:00a-1:00p 11:00a-1:00p 11:00a-1:00p 3:30-5:30p

Registration Fee: $16; Non-Resident: $21 • Drop-in Fee: $5/visit Age: 18+ Port Tobacco 504210-13 W May 31-Jun 28 11:00a-1:00p 504210-14 Th Jun 1-Jun 29 3:30-5:30p

Skateboarding and In-line Skating Located at White Plains Parks, we offer a 15,000 square foot concrete skatepark open to skateboarders, in-line skaters and bikers. Park features various size bowls and a challenging street course. All skaters/ bikers are required to wear helmets and pads. Skaters younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Youth Outdoor Soccer The Southern Maryland Youth Soccer League is first and foremost a recreational sports program with the purpose of providing an opportunity for youth (ages 5-18) to participate in soccer within designated age divisions. This is a great program to get started with if your child has never played. Participants will learn the basics of soccer with the opportunity to expand on their fundamentals. League play will be a round-robin schedule consisting of 8-10 games. Visit www.CharlesCountyParks.com/recreation/youth-outdoor-soccer to learn more about the league and to register with a team in your area. Fall registrations start in Jun with games beginning in Sep.

Adult Outdoor Soccer League plays a regular 8-10 game season with round-robin format. Post-season tournament will be offered. Team registration only. Interested individuals may call our office to be placed on a list available to all coaches. Players must not be eligible to participate at the high school level.

Men’s Team Registration: Jul 17-28 Games Begin: Early Sep League Format Game Day Women’s Age 18+ 7v7 Su Men’s Age 18+ 11v11 M Men’s 35+ 11v11 W

Team Fee $450 $550 $500

Adult Softball Teams play a regular 16 game season with round-robin format, and double headers on all game days. Teams must have a minimum of 15 players and a maximum of 20. Team registration only. Interested individuals may call our office to be placed on a list available to all coaches. Players must not be eligible to participate at the high school level.

Registrations Accepted Jul 17-28 Games Begin: Early Sep League Game Day Team Fee Adult Co-Rec F/Su $450-$500 Men’s M/W/Th $450-$500

Tennis Tennis courts are available at Southern Park and White Plains Park and are open to the public year round. All courts are available on a first come, first served basis between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Tennis court lighting is available weekdays until 10:00 p.m. April through November. For a listing of tennis courts available at Charles County public school sites, please visit www.CharlesCountyParks.com/parks/ tennis-courts. The Guide | Summer 2017 Issue

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NEW: Youth Summer Kickball League

Join us for an exciting, non-competitive youth kickball league. Teams will practice twice and then play in a six game season. Games will be 50 minutes each and teams will play as many innings as they can within that time frame. Age as of Dec. 31, 2017.

Resident Fee: $25; Non-Resident: $30 Registration Deadline: Jun 28 • Practice Begins: Jul 11 Age 7-9 • White Plains • 315921-WP • Games: Tu/Th • Jul 26-Aug 10 Age 10-12 • White Plains • 315922-WP • Games: Tu/Th • Jul 26-Aug 10

Adult Kickball (18+) There are three divisions based on level of play. Regular season will be round-robin format (16 games); teams play double-headers at White Plains Regional Park. Teams must have a minimum of 12 players and no more than 20. Post season tournament will be offered. Registration is by team only. Interested individuals can call our office to be placed on a list available to all coaches. Players must not be eligible to participate at the high school level. Team Registrations Accepted: Jul 17-28 Games Begin: Early Sep. Team Fee: $450 Division 1 Games: Tu • Division 2 Games: Tu • Division 3 Games: W

Waldorf Action Martial Arts Located at Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center (Waldorf)

Gain energy, flexibility, strength, endurance, be less stressed, and learn forms of self-protection. 4th, 5th and 6th Degree Black Belt Master Instructors. Taekwondo, Te-Geri Fitness Kickboxing, Adult Morning Classes, Karate Birthday Parties, Transported Afterschool Sport Taekwondo Program are offered. “Test-drive” any program with a free introductory Lesson. Affordable prices, family memberships, law enforcement/firefighter/military discounts are available. Details: 301-645-1650 • www.WaldorfMartialArts.com


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FootGolf FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. The White Plains FootGolf Course has 18 holes built within the front nine of our traditional golf course. Players use a FIFA #5 soccer ball and may either walk or use a golf cart. The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf with the FootGolf holes being roughly half the distance of a regular golf hole. The game is not a matter of just kicking the ball as hard as you can- there is a lot of strategy and finesse involved with positioning your shots and getting the ball into the 21 inch hole. A typical round takes about two hours to play. Please visit www.CharlesCountyParks.com/parks/ white-plains-footgolf for information on rules and etiquette.

Open to All Ages

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Daily Regular $12/Junior $7/Ball rental available $3 Monday-Sunday • Noon-Dusk At the White Plains Golf Course


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1015 St. Charles Parkway • White Plains Located just south of DeMarr Rd (off Rt 301) south of Waldorf

301-645-1300 • 301-843-2947 www.CharlesCountyParks.com

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GOLF COURSE

A public course with the playing conditions of a private club… From the challenging and fair layouts, to the lush Bermuda grass fairways and manicured greens…

White Plains Golf Course is truly a fine golf experience. Par 70 – 18 Hole Course • Putting Green-Range Annual Memberships • Professionally Staffed Pro Shop • USGA Certified Handicaps and Golf Classes Weekday Specials for Twilight Play • Discount Plans Snack Bar and Grill • Outings and Tournament Play April-Sept. Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-Dusk Sat-Sun, 7 a.m.-Dusk Oct.-March Mon-Sun, 8 a.m.-Dusk Tee times recommended

Beginner Golf Classes

2017 Special Events

Take your game from the driving range to the course in just a few short weeks. Our PGA teaching professional will give new golfers the confidence to play and enjoy the game of golf. In a small group setting, participants will learn course etiquette, basic rules, and the essentials of becoming proficient with irons, woods, and putters. Driving range and on course instruction provided. Participants will receive a free round of golf at the completion of the course. Limit 8 per session. Contact the golf course for dates, time, and cost.

Preregistration required for all events. USGA handicap required. Open to All Amatuers.

Get Golf Ready Clinics Registration Fee: $60 Junior Clinic / Age 8-12 Junior Clinic / Age 13-17

M-Th M-Th

Jun 26-29 Jul 10-13

8:00-9:15a 8:00-9:15a

Stroke Play Jul 15 • $50/player Junior Tournament Jul 27 • $35/player Age 9 (or younger)-17 Amateur Tournament Aug 26 • $50/player Two-Man Team Championship Sep 16 • $150/team

Special Events and Class Details/Registration: 301-645-1300

 301-932-3470 •  Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com Inquire about men's, ladies, and junior golf leagues for the 2017 season.

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Gymnastics Class Descriptions

Recreational Gymnastics Program teaches achievable goals, frequent success, and tangible rewards. Our curriculum uses a beginner to advanced level system to track achievements, in addition to complementary classes to improve strength, conditioning, and form. Skills are broken into achievable steps. Elite nurtures an environment where children have an opportunity to be successful, while developing strength, coordination, and other skills that transfer to other sports and activities. Sessions consist of eight classes. Placement depends on age and skill level. For safety reasons, all class sizes are limited to a maximum number of participants. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Instructors may move children to a different level class if the child is unable to participate in the skill level of the registered class.

Tiny Tumblers — This is a parent participation class designed for small children and promotes proper brain development, motor skills, communication, and social skills while providing a fun bonding experience. Only one parent per child is permitted in the gym (no siblings permitted in gym). 45 minute class. Twisters — Learn basic gymnastics skills and terminology that will help build selfesteem, increase flexibility and coordination. 55 minute class. Girls Red — Introduced basic gymnastics skills, positions, and safety for floor, beam, vault, and bars. 55 minute class. Girls White — For gymnasts who have completed all Red level skills and are familiar with basic skills on gymnastics equipment. 55 minute class. Girls Blue — For intermediate gymnasts who have completed the White level. Students should have a strong roundoff and back bend kickover on the floor before advancing to this level. 55 minute class.

Gymnastics Schedule Monday

Tiny Tumblers

5 pm

Twisters

6 pm

Girls Red

5 or 7 pm

Tuesday

Boys Tumble and Gym — Focuses on building strength, flexibility, and confidence through an introduction to basics skills and positions on events. In addition to gymnastics they will be introduced concepts of Parkour. 55 minute class. Parkour Basics — Focus is on movement through obstacles using rolls, kong vaults, and precision jumps to move from point A to B. Spins, flips, and tricks are taught through games/challenges to train participants to control their bodies and minds in an urban or natural environment. 1 hour class. Kids Conditioning and Core — Incorporates strength training, muscle and endurance building in a gymnastic atmosphere. Classes will include circuit training and games and activities to build core strength. 55 minute class. Cheer Tumbling — Learn the fundamentals of tumbling for cheerleading through drills and skill progression. 55 minute class.

Session Fees: R = Resident; NR = Non-Resident Additional classes can be purchased for $50/class-must be done in person at Elite Gymnastics. Prices are "per class, per week," unless otherwise noted.

Subject to change.

Class

Girls Silver and Gold — For Intermediate Advanced/Advanced gymnast who have completed the Blue level. These classes are by invitation only due to the increased level of difficulty which require a good knowledge and mastery of basic skills on each event. 1 hour and 25 minute classes.

Wednesday

5 or 7 pm

Saturday

Jun 26-Aug 19 8 Week Full Session

Sep 11-Oct 21 6 Week Mini Session

6 pm

9 or 11 am

R: $90 / NR: $95

R: $65 / NR: $70

5 pm

10 am or Noon

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

10 am or Noon

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

6 pm

11 am or Noon

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

7 pm

9 or 10 am

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

Thursday

Friday

6 pm

Girls White

7 pm

6 pm

5 or 7 pm

Girls Blue

7 pm

7 pm

7 pm

Girls Silver

5 pm

AND

5 pm

R: $225 / NR: $230

R: $165 / NR: $170

Girls Gold

6:30 pm

AND

6:30 pm

R: $225 / NR: $230

R: $165 / NR: $170

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

R: $150 / NR: $155

R: $110 / NR: $115

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

R: $115 / NR: $120

R: $85 / NR: $90

Boys Tumbling

6 pm

7 pm

6 pm

11 am

Parkour Basics

7:30 pm

Conditioning Cheer Tumbling

6 pm 6 pm (Elem)

6 pm 6 pm (Middle)

6 pm (H.S.)

9 am (All)

Competitive Teams Elite Gymnastics offers the opportunity for gymnasts to take their experience and talent to a competitive level. The Elite Women’s Gymnastics Team, USAG competitive levels 3-10, compete within the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympics Program. Teams travel throughout the United States to compete. Our experienced and knowledgeable coaches provide the highest level of training and are dedicated to the development and success of each athlete. Competitive season runs June 1-May 31. A pre-competitive gymnastics team, by invitation only, is offered for girls that have shown an exceptional level of skill or who have progressed through our recreational classes at an accelerated pace. Pre-team is an introduction into the competitive gymnastics program and does not compete. Our highly skilled coaches have the opportunity to train and develop their skills to prepare for the competitive team. For more information details, please contact Elite Gymnastics and Recreation Center. 22


Learn to Swim

Swim Kidz Mini Lessons We now offer three levels of instruction consisting of four 30 minute accelerated classes with an abbreviated curriculum designed to focus on the basic fundamentals of swimming. The class size is limited to a maximum of four children so instructors are able to offer more personalized approach to meet each swimmers needs.

Resident Fee: $40; Non-Resident: $45 Preschool/Youth Paddlerz — Introduction to basic swimming skills; including submerging, floating, kicking, and using arms on the stomach and back. Preschool/Youth Flipperz — Works on floating unsupported and the basic fundamentals of front crawl and back crawl unsupported. Preschool/Youth Snorklerz — Builds on front and back crawl skills, introduces breaststroke and deep water treading.

Summer Session Preschool Paddlerz (Age 3-6)

308133-D1. . . 408133-L1. . . 308133-N1. . . 308133-P3. . . 308133-T1. . . 308133-T2. . . 308133-T3. . .

DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . 6:00p Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 5:25p North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. 6:00p La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 4:50p Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 5:25p Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . 6:00p Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 6:35p

Preschool Flipperz (Age 3-6)

308134-D1. . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 4:50p 408134-L1. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . 6:00p 308134-N1 . . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 4:50p 308134-P3 . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 5:25p 308134-T1. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 5:25p 308134-T2. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . 6:00p 308134-T3. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . 6:00p

Preschool Snorklerz (Age 3-6)

308135-D1. . . 408135-L1. . . 308135-N1. . . 308135-P2. . . 308135-T1. . . 308135-T2. . .

DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 6:35p Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 4:50p North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. 6:00p La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 6:35p Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 6:35p Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 5:25p

Youth Flipperz (Age 7-12)

308137-D1. . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 5:25p 308137-D2. . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 6:35p 408137-L1. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 4:50p 408137-L2. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 6:35p 308137-N1. . . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 5:25p 308137-N2 . . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 6:35p 308137-P2. . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 4:50p 308137-P3. . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . 6:00p 308137-T1. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 6:35p 308137-T2. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 4:50p 308137-T3. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 6:35p

Youth Snorklerz (Age 7-12)

308138-D1. . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 5:25p 408138-L1. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 6:35p 308138-N1 . . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 5:25p 308138-P2 . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . 6:00p 308138-T1. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 4:50p 308138-T2. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 5:25p

Youth Paddlerz (Age 7-12)

308136-D1. . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . . 4:50p 308136-D2 . . DM Wade. . . M-Th. . . . Aug 14-17. . . 6:00p 408136-L1. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . . 5:25p 408136-L2. . . Lackey. . . . . . Tu-F. . . . Sep 5-8. . . . . 6:00p 308136-N1 . . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 4:50p 308136-N2. . North Pt. . . . M-Th. . . . Jul 31-Aug 3. . 6:35p 308136-P2 . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 5:25p 308136-P3 . . La Plata. . . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 21-24. . . . 6:35p 308136-T1. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Jun 12-15. . . . . 4:50p 308136-T2. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . . 4:50p 308136-T3. . . Th Stone. . . . M-Th. . . . Aug 28-31. . . 6:00p


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Learn to Swim

Swim Lessons Resident Fee: $60; Non-Resident: $65 Sessions consist of eight, 35-minute classes with one day focusing on basic water safety skills. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Instructors may move children to a different level that is more appropriate from the registered class. Please contact the Aquatics Supervisor if health conditions warrant additional accommodations for participation.

Our swim lessons have a new look and new names… but the same great instruction! Check out the new names and descriptions below.

Lesson Descriptions Merbabies: Age 6-36 months (Previously Infant/Toddler) Requirements: Parent or Guardian must accompany child in water. Teaches parents the skills and techniques to encourage and develop a comfort level for young children in and around the water.

Guppies: Age 3-5 (Previously Preschool) Guppies 1 – Orients children to water safety and basic swimming skills. Skills include: submerging, floating, kicking, and using arms on both the stomach and back. Guppies 2 – Requirements: Completion of all Guppies 1 skills. Works on floating, gliding, combined stroke (arms/legs) on both stomach and back, and introduces the back crawl arms. Guppies 3 – Requirements: Completion of all Guppies 2 skills. Must be comfortable with underwater swimming, able to float, and swim by themselves for 5 body lengths on both their stomach and back. Builds on combined stroke on stomach and back and introduces breaststroke kick and deep water skills.

Minnows: Age 6-12 (Previously Youth) Minnows 1 – Orients children to water safety and basic swimming skills. Skills include: submerging, floating, kicking, and using arms on both the stomach and back. Minnows 2 – Requirements: Completion of all Minnows 1 or Guppies 3 skills. Works on floating, gliding, combined stroke on both stomach and back and introduces the back crawl arms and deep water skills. Minnows 3 – Requirements: Completion of all Minnows 2 skills. Must be comfortable with underwater swimming, able to float, and swim 10 yds. on both stomach and back. Builds on combined stroke on stomach and back, and introduces breaststroke, butterfly, and beginning diving skills. Minnows 4 – Requirements: Completion of all Minnows 3 skills. Must be comfortable in the deep water, be able to swim 20 yds. of front crawl and elementary backstroke, and 15 yds. back crawl. Class will refine stroke techniques for all strokes and diving from a standing position. Class prepares participants for the Charles County Swim Club Dolphins group.

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Summer Swim Lessons Saturday Only Session Jun 17-Aug 5

La Plata 3087 • Th Stone 3088

Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . .

308500-6A. . . . 11:15a 308501-6A. . . . 10:30a 308502-6A . . . . 9:45a 308503-6A . . . 12:00p 308504-6A . . . 12:00p 308505-6A . . . 10:30a 308506-6A. . . . 11:15a

Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Session 2

M-Th • Jun 19-29

Session 3 T-F or M-Th • Jul 3-13

DM Wade 3089 • North Pt 3086


Lackey

Merbabies. . . . . . Merbabies . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Lackey 3085

Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . .

00-2A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 00-2B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-2A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 01-2B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-2C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 02-2A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 02-2B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 03-2A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 03-2B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 04-2A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 04-2B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-2C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 05-2A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 05-2B. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 05-2C. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 05-2D. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 06-2A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 06-2B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 06-2C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 07-2A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 07-2B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p

Merbabies. . . . . . Merbabies . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

00-2A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-2A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 03-2A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-2A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 05-2A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 06-2A. . . . . . . . 11:00a

Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . .

Lackey 3085

01-2A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 02-2A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 03-2A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-2A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 04-2B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 05-2A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 06-2A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 07-2A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p

00-3A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 00-3B . . . . . . . . 5:30p 01-3A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 01-3B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-3A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 02-3B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 03-3A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 03-3B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-3A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 04-3B. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 04-3C . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-3D. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 05-3A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 05-3B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 05-3C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 06-3A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 06-3B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 06-3C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 07-3A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 07-3B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 07-3C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 01-3A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 02-3A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 03-3A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 04-3A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 05-3A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 06-3A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p


Summer Swim Lessons La Plata 3087 • Th Stone 3088


01-3A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-3A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 03-3A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-3A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 05-3A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 05-3B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 06-3A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 07-3A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p

Session 4

M-Th • Jul 17-27


Merbabies. . . . . . Merbabies . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Lackey 3085

Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Minnows 1 . . . . . Minnows 1 . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

00-4A . . . . . . . 11:00a 00-4B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-4A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 01-4B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 02-4A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 02-4B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 02-4C. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 03-4A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 03-4B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 04-4A. . . . . . . . 10:15a 04-4B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-4C. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 05-4A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 05-4B. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 05-4C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 05-4D. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 06-4A . . . . . . . . 9:30a 06-4B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 06-4C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 07-4A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 07-4B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 01-4A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-4A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 04-4A. . . . . . . . 11:00a 04-4B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 05-4A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 07-4A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p


Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3 . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

01-4A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-4A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 02-4B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 03-4A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 04-4A. . . . . . . . 4:45p 05-4A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 06-4A . . . . . . . . 6:15p 07-4A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p

Session 5 M-Th • Jul 31-Aug 10

DM Wade 3089

Merbabies. . . . . . Merbabies . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Lackey 3085

Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

00-5A. . . . . . . . 11:00a 00-5B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-5A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 01-5B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-5C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 02-5A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 02-5B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 03-5A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 03-5B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-5A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 04-5B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-5C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 05-5A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 05-5B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 05-5C. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 06-5A . . . . . . . . 10:15a 06-5B . . . . . . . . 5:30p 06-5C . . . . . . . . 7:00p 07-5A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 07-5B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 00-5A. . . . . . . . 11:00a 01-5A. . . . . . . . . 10:15a 01-5B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 01-5C. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 02-5A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 02-5B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 03-5A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-5A . . . . . . . . 10:15a 04-5B. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 05-5A. . . . . . . . . 11:00a 05-5B. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 06-5A. . . . . . . . . 9:30a 06-5B. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 07-5A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p



01-5A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p 02-5A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 03-5A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 04-5A. . . . . . . . . 4:45p 04-5B. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 05-5A. . . . . . . . . 7:00p 06-5A. . . . . . . . . 6:15p 07-5A. . . . . . . . . 5:30p

Fall Swim Lessons DM Wade Sa Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Tu/Th Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

North Point Sep 9-Oct 28 408900-1A . . . 10:30a 408901-1A. . . . . 11:15a 408902-1A. . . . 10:30a 408903-1A. . . . 12:00p 408904-1A . . . 10:30a 408905-1A . . . . 11:15a 408906-1A . . . 12:00p 408907-1A. . . . . 11:15a

Sep 12-Oct 5 408900-2A. . . . 5:30p 408901-2A. . . . . 4:45p 408902-2A . . . . 5:30p 408903-2A . . . . 6:15p 408904-2A. . . . 4:45p 408905-2A . . . . 7:00p 408906-2A. . . . 6:15p 408907-2A . . . . 7:00p

Lackey M/W Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .


Sep 11-Oct 4 408501-1A. . . . . 408503-1A. . . . . 408504-1A. . . . 408505-1A. . . . . 408506-1A . . . . 408507-1A. . . . .

Su Merbabies. . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Guppies 3. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

M/W Guppies 1. . . . . . . Guppies 2. . . . . . . Minnows 1. . . . . . Minnows 2. . . . . . Minnows 3. . . . . . Minnows 4. . . . . .

Sep 10-Oct 29 408600-1A . . . . 4:30p 408601-1A. . . . . 2:15p 408601-1B. . . . . 6:00p 408602-1A. . . . . 3:00p 408603-1A. . . . . 5:15p 408604-1A . . . . 3:45p 408604-1B . . . . 5:15p 408605-1A . . . . 3:00p 408605-1B. . . . . 6:00p 408606-1A . . . . 2:15p 408606-1B . . . . 3:45p 408607-1A. . . . . 4:30p

Sep 11-Oct 4 408601-2A. . . . . 408602-2A . . . . 408604-2A. . . . 408605-2A . . . . 408606-2A. . . . 408607-2A . . . .

6:15p 5:30p 6:15p 7:00p 5:30p 7:00p

6:15p 5:30p 5:30p 7:00p 6:15p 7:00p 25

Learn to Swim This recreational based program, designed for both competitive and non-competitive swimmers, will provide leveled instruction in a fun and safe environment. Instructors may move swimmers to a different group after evaluating participants at the first practice. Dolphin Group: Must be able to swim one length (25 yds) both freestyle and backstroke. Refines freestyle and backstroke technique and introduces breaststroke, butterfly, starts, turns, and finishes. Shark Group: Must be able to swim two lengths (50 yds) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and demonstrate butterfly. Refines all four competitive stroke techniques, starts, turns, finishes, and provides endurance training.

Summer Swim Club

Fall Swim Club

Practice will not be held Jul 4 Dolphin Resident Fee: $140; Non-Resident: $145 Shark Resident Fee: $160; Non-Resident: $165

Interclub swim meet will be held November 11.

McDonough Outdoor Pool

Age 6-18 Dolphins 308056-M2 Sharks 308056-M3

Tu/Th Jun 20-Aug 22 Tu/Th Jun 20-Aug 22

Dolphin Resident Fee: $140; Non-Resident: $145 Shark Resident Fee: $200; Non-Resident: $205 5:45-6:30p 6:30-7:45p

DM Wade Aquatic Center

Age 6-18 Dolphins Sharks

North Point Pool


Lackey Pool


408056-S1 408056-S2

M/W Sep 6-Nov 8 5:30-6:15p M/W Sep 6-Nov 8 6:15-7:30p and Sa 8-9:15a

408056-N1 408056-N2

Tu/Th Sep 7-Nov 9 5:30-6:15p Tu/Th Sep 7-Nov 9 6:15-7:30p and Sa 9:15-10:30a

408056-L1 408056-L2

Tu/Th Sep 7-Nov 9 6:15-7:00p Tu/Th Sep 7-Nov 9 7:00-8:15p and Sa 9:15-10:30a

Teen and Adult Learn to Swim Beginner and intermediate swimmers will gain confidence in the water by focusing on basic swimming skills, stroke development, and water safety.

Resident Fee: $65; Non-Resident: $70

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Age 13-16

Lackey Pool DM Wade Pool North Pt Pool North Pt Pool

308029-L1 408029-S1 408029-N1 408029-N2

Sa Sa Su M/W

Jun 17-Aug 5 Sep 9-Oct 28 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sep 11-Oct 4

9:15-10:15a 9:15-10:15a 6:45-7:45p 7:45-8:45p

Age 17+

Lackey Pool DM Wade Pool North Pt Pool North Pt Pool

308028-L1 408028-S1 408028-N1 408028-N2

Sa Sa Su M/W

Jun 17-Aug 5 Sep 9-Oct 28 Sep 10-Oct 29 Sep 11-Oct 4

9:15-10:15a 9:15-10:15a 6:45-7:45p 7:45-8:45p


Therapeutics (Special Populations)

Special Olympics

Maryland • Charles County

Special Olympics Maryland and the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism in a joint partnership offer a year-round program for athletic conditioning, training, and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are at least eight years of age. There is no maximum age limit. All Special Olympics sports activities are free of charge to athletes. Currently, Special Olympics Charles County offers a chance to compete in ten Olympic-style sports annually. Online registration is available and required to participate in Special Olympics Sports.

News

Golf at White Plains Golf Course

Join our email list by sending an email to [email protected]. For more information, please call George Hoehl at 301-599-0307 or Pat Sharar at 301-932-8196.

Two person teams. Please register early.

Registration and Updated Medicals All athletes and unified partners must register before training. Register before the deadline to enable verification of paperwork. No registrations will be accepted for bowling or golf after Sept. 14.

Unified® Golf Age 8+

513024-SO

Tu

Aug 8-Sep 26 5:30-7:30p

Golf Skills Learn chipping, driving, and putting skills.

Age 8+

513023-SO

Tu

Aug 8-Sep 26 5:30-7:30p

The policy of Special Olympics MD is that ALL medical/volunteer applications must be updated every three years. This is required before a participant can attend training. To determine your status, please call 301-932-8196. Coaches will enforce this policy.

Traditional and Unified® Bowling Practice

Volunteers and Coaches Needed

For the Special Olympics MD competition on Dec 3, 2017. All skill levels welcome. Regional Tournament will be held Nov 12, 2017.

Volunteers are an important part of the Special Olympics program. Please consider volunteering your time with this worthwhile program. Details: 301-599-0307. Coaches must be 18 or older and are subject to a criminal background investigation. Training is offered. Details [email protected].

Unified Sports Unified Sports® is a unique opportunity for traditional Special Olympics athletes and partners (without intellectual disabilities, with similar ability levels) to train and compete as a team against other Unified Sports teams in basketball, bocce, ten-pin bowling, and golf.

Bowling at AMF Bowling Lanes

Age 8+ and Unified Partners® Ramp Bowling 513027-SO Su Traditional 513029-SO Su

Oct 1-Nov 26 9:00-11:30a Oct 1-Nov 26 9:00-11:30a

Ten Pin Bowling Fee: $32 Age: 8+ Su 9:00-11:30a

512015-S1 Sep 3-24

Special Populations Recreational Programs

Fall Fever Dance

Get into the spirit and dance the night away with your loved ones. This is also another great way to work in some physical activity. Not sure how to dance? We’ll teach you. Individuals in wheelchairs welcomed. Light refreshments served.

Resident Fee: $5; Non-Resident: $6 All dances are open to age 12 and older. Age 12+ Henson 512019-SP F Sep 29 6:30-8:30p


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Sports Court Programs All schedules subject to change. Rock Climbing Wall: Call 301-932-4348 for reservations Non-refundable deposit required. Southern Maryland Volleyball: Youth leagues offered. Details: 301-399-3566

Skating Academy Learn to Skate Divided by skill level and age, classes range from beginner through advanced. Basic Skills classes follow a progression of skills curriculum. Each session includes six 30-minute lessons (45 min. for Basic 4 and beyond); rental skates; practice card good for six public ice skating admissions during your session dates (must pay for skate rental); Basic Skills membership, Record book with stickers, member patch, and year patch. Each skater receives a written evaluation at end of each session. Make-up classes may be offered at the discretion of the Skating Director; depending on class size and level availability.

Summer Session: Jul 23-Aug 27 Registration Deadline: Jun 25 Add $15 to fee for late registrations. Beginner Skating Levels All skaters must be 4 years or older, able to stand and walk in skates without assistance, and attend class independently. Helmets are recommended.

Resident Fee: $90; Non-Resident: $105 Su • 3:30-4:00p or 4:05-4:35p Age 4-5 Snowplow Sam 1, 2, 3 Age 6+ Basic 1, 2, 3 Intermediate and Advanced Figure Skating Levels Resident Fee: $135; Non-Resident: $150 Su • 4:40-5:25 p Age 6+ Basic 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Free Skate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 28

Waldorf Soccer Club: Youth leagues offered. Details: www.waldorfsoccer.com Charles County Lacrosse Club: Youth leagues offered Details: www.charlescountylax.com

Sports Pickup Sessions Visit www.capitalclubhouse.com/calendar for the monthly activities calendar.

Fee: $5/player All Ages Basketball M/W Jun-Aug 3:30-5:00p

Inline Hockey Pickup Sessions Inline hockey pickup sessions are offered depending on League Play Schedule. Please call to confirm dates and times.

Ice Programs and Activities All schedule are subject to change. Check website for days and times.

Public Ice Skating Open to all ages. Complete schedule at: www.capitalclubhouse.com. Days/times subject to change.

Admission $7 (Skate Rental $3)

Adult Pick-up Ice Hockey 90 minutes of informal game time. No referees.

Fee: $11/player

Age: 18+ (with proof of age)

Stick-N-Puck 90 minutes of informal stick handling and shooting practice. No instruction. Full ice hockey equipment required for youth (recommended for adults). Helmets required for all. Check website for days and times.

Fee: $11/player • Open to All Ages Age division may apply (age 11/younger; 12/older) The Guide | Summer 2017 Issue

Capital Clubhouse Summer Camps Welcome to the Capital Clubhouse summer camp series. We look forward to providing you with a healthy and FUN summer camp experience! Camp registration deadlines are one week prior to start date. If registering after the deadline, add a $15 late fee. Non-Residents: additional $15 fee for all camps

Clubhouse Camps • Before and After Care Before Care. . 7:00 a.m. to Camp Start. . . . . . $30/wk;$10/day After Care. . . 4:00-6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30/wk;$10/day Before and After Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50/wk;$15/day Volleyball & Tightline Camps • Before and After Care Before Care. . 7:00 a.m. to Camp Start. . . . . . $35/wk; $15/day After Care. . . 4:00-6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35/wk; $15/day Before and After Care:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60/wk; $25/day All Sports Camp

Learn To Skate/Summer Fun Skating Camps

Enjoy a wide range of activities such as basketball, soccer, ice skating, and rock climbing.

Age and skill appropriate classes with professional instruction in basic skating skills plus special performance lessons for the end of week show. Skill prerequisite: Open to all skaters beginner through advanced.

Weekly Fee: $185; Half Day: $100 for morning or afternoon Age: 6-12 Week 1 M-F Jun 12-16 Noon-4:00p Week 2 M-F Jul 24-28 8:00a-4:00p Week 3 M-F Aug 14-18 8:00a-4:00p Week 4 M-F Aug 28-Sep 1 8:00a-4:00p

Field Hockey Camp Get ready for preseason tryouts by learning offense and defense game tactics taught by high school coaches. This camp is designed for beginner to advanced skill level players. Campers must bring stick, shin guards and mouth guard.

Fee: $100 • Register in person at Capital Clubhouse Age 8-12 M-F Jun 12-16 8:00a-Noon Age 14-18 M-F Jun 19-23 8:00a-Noon

Learn to Skate Camp: 8:00a-Noon • Summer Fun: Noon-4:00p All Day: 8:00a-4:00p Weekly Fee: Half Day: $100 / All Day: $200 Age: 6-12 Week 1 M-F Jul 17-21 Week 2 M-F Aug 14-18

Diplomats Soccer Camp The Diplomats professional team follows a concept of progressing each player through daily techniques of soccer training and age appropriate soccer drills that are challenging but fun. This allows each player to progress and improve his/her soccer skills on an individual basis. Bring a ball, water bottle, and court shoes. Players grouped by age.

Weekly Fee: $120 Age: 6-14

Str8 Up Basketball Camp

M-F

Experienced coaches and staff guide participants in learning basketball fundamentals from beginner stages. Intermediate level players will hone in on more advanced skills while at the same time having fun.

Global Volleyball Camp

Weekly Fee: $160; Daily Drop-In Fee: $35/day Age 5-12 Week 1 M-F Jun 26-30 Week 2 M-F Jul 17-21

High School Age Group Weekly Fee: $185 M-F

9:00a-5:00p 9:00a-5:00p

Advanced Figure Skating Camp For skill levels Free Skate/Intermediate/Advanced. Includes training in jumps, spins, moves in the field, footwork, and choreography. Off-ice, skaters will participate in dance/ballet and off-ice conditioning. Skill prerequisite: Open to skaters level Freeskate 1 and up.

Weekly Fee: $260 Age: 6+ Week 1 Week 2

M-F M-F

Jun 26-30 Aug 21-25

8:00a-4:00p 8:00a-4:00p

Jul 17-21

Noon-4:00p

Experienced volleyball coaches and staff present high-energy summer training camps covering all phases of the game.

Jul 31-Aug 3

Elementary/Middle School Age Group Weekly Fee: $100 M-F Jul 31-Aug 3

9:00a-2:00p 3:00-5:00p

Tightline Basketball Camp Experienced coaches and staff provide individual and group instruction paying special attention to fundamentals of shooting while covering all phases of the game.

Weekly Fee: $160 Daily Drop-In Fee: $35 Age: 7-14 M-F Aug 7-11


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8th

Annual

YOUTH

TRIATHLON SATURDAY, AUG. 5 At North Point Pool (2500 Davis Rd., Waldorf)

Check-in/Registration 7 a.m. • Event Start: 8 a.m. • Awards Ceremony: 10:15 a.m. Join us for this special fitness event planned especially for kids age 15 and younger. Each child will swim, bike, and run specified distances based on their age group. The awards ceremony starts at 10:15 a.m. at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the first, second, and third place male and female finishers in each category. All participants receive a finisher medal.

AGE (as of 12/31/17) & Code START TIME

SWIM

BIKE

RUN

Iron Kid: 9-15 (308021-06)

8:00 a.m.

500 yards

12 miles

2 miles

13-15 (308021-05)

8:30 a.m.

200 yards

4 miles

1 mile

11-12 (308021-04)

8:45 a.m.

100 yards

2.75 miles

.75 mile

9-10 (308021-03)

9:00 a.m.

50 yards

1 mile

.5 mile

7-8 (308021-02)

9:15 a.m.

50 yards

1 mile

.25 mile

6 & Younger (308021-01)

9:30 a.m.

25 yards

.5 mile

.25 mile

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE: $35 (ends July 15) $40 if registering July 16-August 4 • Day-of Registration Fee: $45

Triathlon participants registered by July 15 are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt. Additional shirts may be purchased online and at the event (while supplies last).

The Youth Triathlon will be a CHIP TIMED EVENT! Charles County Recreation has partnered with Race Works Gruppetto. Participants will wear a chip on their ankle or wrist that will track their time throughout the course of the event.

www.CharlesCountyParks.com/Recreation/Youth-Triathlon

Get A Jump Start at the YOUTH TRIATHLON CLINIC Learn swimming techniques, endurance building drills, transition area tips, race day prep, biking and running pointers, how to set up an efficient transition area, what to pack for race day, and other helpful tips for participating in a triathlon. Participants should be comfortable in the water and should be able to swim one length of the pool. Participants must bring their bicycle, bicycle helmet, socks, swim suit, goggles, swim cap, two towels, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.

SATURDAY, JULY 22 • 8 to 10:30 a.m. North Point Pool (Waldorf)

Age: 6-14 • 308023-NP • Fee: $15