Spring Program Guide March, April, May 2011

2011 Spring Programs and Summer Camp Guide

Camp FairS at 2 Locations, Page 3 Activities for All Ages www.aacounty.org/recparks A message from the County Executive

Anne Arundel Co. Department of Recreation and Parks Director Greeting Fellow Citizens, Rick Anthony Welcome to the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Recreation Advisory Board 2011 Spring Program Guide. Whatever your interests, you The Recreation Advisory Board meets will be sure to find something in this guide. I encourage the first Wednesday of each month at you to participate in one of our programs or visit one of our the Recreation and Parks main office in beautiful parks. Annapolis at 5:00pm Individuals wishing Our summer camp schedule is brimming with fun to make a presentation before the Board choices for children. Enroll your child in the ever-popular should call the Director’s Office at 410- Summer Fun Centers, specialty camps and day camps 222-7867 in advance of the next meeting. William Sabia, Chairman at Downs Park and Quiet Waters Park. Campers will experience exciting Sue Bents adventures and wonderful friendships throughout the summer season. For a Woody Bowen full description of all of the summer camps, visit our award-winning website Rudy Brown at www.aacounty.org/recparks. Wayne Dustin I am pleased to announce a new bi-monthly lecture series offering panel Betty Jansky discussions and speakers addressing the environmental concerns affecting Steve Willett our county. This series was created to promote awareness and provide a Published quarterly by forum for healthy dialogue and debate regarding the environmental health of Anne Arundel County our community. The lectures are held on the first and third Thursdays of every Department of Recreation and Parks month at the Blue Heron Center at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. 1 Harry S Truman Parkway I invite you and your family to participate in the annual Rec Deeds Annapolis, MD 21401 Challenge Run 5K and Fun Walk event. The event supports Recreation Deeds Printing by Chesapeake Publishing for Special Needs, a non-profit organization established to provide camp Production by Raya Koren, West River scholarships, adaptive equipment, training and volunteer support to people Publishing and Sandra Heisch, Anne with disabilities. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, March 26th at Fort Arundel County Recreation and Parks Smallwood Park in Pasadena. ©2011 All rights reserved. The Department of Recreation and Parks’ staff and volunteers work Reproduction of any part of this program diligently to provide enjoyable and educational programs and events for guide, by any means without permission, the citizens of Anne Arundel County. I hope you will take advantage of the is strictly prohibited. numerous opportunities awaiting you at our recreation centers, athletic facilities, trails, community and regional parks. Have a safe, healthy and active spring. Best Wishes,

John R. Leopold County Executive Contact Numbers General Information ...... 410-222-7300 Park Facilities ...... 301-261-8036 Baltimore-Annapolis Trail Park...... 410-222-6244 Registration / Recreation Program Information...... 410-222-7313 Downs Park...... 410-222-6230 Athletics Information...... 410-222-7865 Fort Smallwood Park ...... 410-222-0087 Park Administration/ Maintenance/ Field Lights...... 410-222-7317 Hancock’s Resolution ...... 410-255-4048 School Age Child Care...... 410-222-7856 Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary ...... 410-741-9330 Recreation and Parks Director’s Office...... 410-222-7867 Kinder Farm Park...... 410-222-6115 Facility Scheduling/Community Parks Pavilion...... 410-222-7315 London Town House & Gardens...... 410-222-1919 HOTLINE (Recorded Update Information Line)...... 410-222-7312 Mayo Beach Park...... 410-222-7313 Recreation Facilities Quiet Waters Park...... 410-222-1777 Arundel Olympic Swim Center...... 410-222-7933 Fax Numbers North Arundel Aquatic Center...... 410-222-0090 Fax Number (Child Care)...... 410-222-4478 Joe Cannon Stadium...... 410-222-6652 Fax Number (Recreation & Athletics)...... 410-222-4120 George Bachman Sports Complex...... 410-222-0017 Fax Number (Parks)...... 410-222-7320 Randazzo Softball Park...... 410-222-6255 Fax Number (Facility Scheduling Office)...... 410-222-4439 North County Recreation Center...... 410-222-0036 South County Recreation Center...... 410-222-1515

2 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Where To Find It … Programs and Activities for March, April, May 2011 Adaptive Recreation 17 A place for all abilities Adult Programs 6 First Aid Ceramics Arts & Crafts Triathlon Fitness & Health Martial Arts Yoga Bio Aerobics Sports Workshops Adult Leagues 7 Aquatic Programs 34 Arundel Olympic Swim Center North Arundel Aquatic Center Ceramics 5 Adult and Youth Pottery Summer Camp Fairs Dance 12 Lessons for all ages Severna Park High School South River High School Saturday, March 5, 2011 Saturday, April 2, 2011 Employment & Volunteers 8 10:00am - 1:00pm 10:00am - 1:00pm Summer Opportunities Please join us for our Second Annual Recreation Gymnastics 11 and Parks Summer Camp and Program Fair. We will Classes for children from tumble tots and showcase all of our summer camps and programs in the beginner through advanced classes Anne Arundel County area. Our Summer Fun Centers, How to Register Day Camps, Adaptive Camps, Specialty Camps, Dance and Registration Form 46 and Adult programs will be highlighted. We’ll provide a “one stop shop” for families so that you can get all the Just for Kids 14 information you need to make a decision and you’ll even Arts & Crafts have an opportunity to register that day! Adventures in FUN For more information please visit Fitness & Health www.aacounty.org/recparks or call 410-222-7313 Martial Arts Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course 35 Earth Day Celebration Recreation Centers 18 North County Recreation Center and Second Annual South County Recreation Center Family Music and Regional Parks and Trails 41 Park descriptions, available facilities, Kite Festival programs and special events at Quiet Waters Park School Age Child Care 31 Saturday, April 23 School-age child care programs for 2010 10:00am – 5:00pm Summer Camps & Activities 19 see page 10 for details Trips & Excursions 10

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 3 Recreation Program Locations

Annapolis High School Lake Shore Elementary School 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 4531 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 Annapolis Senior Center Lake Waterford Park 119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 830 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 Anne Arundel Community College Lindale Middle School 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012 415 Andover Road, Linthicum, MD 21090 Arnold Elementary School Linthicum Elementary School 90 Church Road Arnold, MD 21012 101 School Lane, Linthicum, MD 21090 Arnold Senior Center Magothy River Middle School 44 Church Road, Arnold, MD 21012 241 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold, MD 21012 Belvedere Elementary School Marley Middle School 360 Broadwater Road. Arnold, MD 21012 10 Davis Court, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Benfield Elementary School Mayo Beach Park 365 Lynwood Drive, Severna Park, MD 21146 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 Broadneck Elementary School Mayo Elementary School 470 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012 1260 Mayo Ridge Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 Broadneck High School North County Recreation Center 1265 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park MD 21225 Brooklyn Park Middle School Oak Hill Elementary School 200 Hammonds Land, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 34 Truckhouse Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 Cape St Claire Elementary School Odenton Elementary School 931 Blue Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409 1290 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113 Cedar Morris Community Center O’Malley Senior Center 351 Arundel Corporation Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113 Central Special School Old Mill High School 140 Stepney Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037 600 Patriot Lane, Millersville, MD 21108 Central Middle School Pascal Senior Center 221 Central Avenue East, Edgewater, MD 21037 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Chesapeake High School Piney Orchard Elementary School 4798 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 2641 Strawberry Lake Way, Odenton, MD 21113 Compass Point Golf Course Quarterfield Elementary School 9010 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 7967 Quarterfield Road, Severn, MD 21144 Crofton Elementary School Ridgeway Elementary School 1405 Duke of Kent, Crofton, MD 21114 1440 Evergreen Road, Severn, MD 21144 Crofton Meadows Elementary School Riverwood Community Park 2020 Tilghman Drive, Crofton, MD 21114 1542 Morgan Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035 Crofton Middle School Riviera Beach Elementary School 2301 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD 21114 8515 Jenkins Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 Crofton Woods Elementary School Ruth Parker Eason Special School 1750 Urby Drive, Crofton, MD 21114 648 Old Mill Road, Millersville, MD 21108 Cypress Creek Park Sawmill Creek Community Park 16 Cypress Creek Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 301 Dorsey Road, Severn, MD 21144 Davidsonville Elementary School Severn Elementary School 962 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 838 Reece Road, Severn, MD 21144 Davidsonville United Methodist Church Severna Park High School 189 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 60 Robinson Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 Deale Elementary School Severn River Middle School 759 Masons Beach Road, Deale, MD 20751 241 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold, MD 21012 Eisenhower Golf Course Shipley’s Choice Elementary School 1576 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032 310 Governor Stone Parkway, Millersville, MD 21108 Fort Smallwood Elementary School Solley Elementary School 1720 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 7608 Solley Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Four Seasons Elementary School South County Recreation Center 979 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD 21054 4510 Owensville-Sudley Road, Harwood, 20776 High Point Elementary School South County Senior Center 924 Duvall Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037 Glen Burnie Park Elementary South River High School 500 Marlboro Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 201 Central Ave, East, Edgewater, MD 21037 Glendale Elementary School Spunk Fitness 105 Carroll Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 1103 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 Jacobsville Elementary School Vuong’s Fitness Center 3801 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 1117 State Rt. 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054 Jones Elementary School Waugh Chapel Elementary School 122 Hoyle Lane, Severna Park, MD 21146 840 Sunflower Drive, Odenton, MD 21113

4 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Adult & Youth Ceramics Paint Your Pottery Choose from over 1,000 ceramic and green ware pieces to paint. All paint and supplies are included. Our Paint your Pottery Studios is a great way to have fun and be creative. Call for more information and Birthday Party classes/rentals, NCRC 410-222-0036 and SCRC 410-222-1515. Studio Locations: NCRC North County Recreation Center, SCRC South County Recreation Center

Pasta Bowls Age 10 - up $20 - 2 Days SCRC #973003 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 2 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873033 Sat 10:00-11:00am Mar 5 Creature Banks and Change Hog All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873073 Mon 6:00-7:00pm Mar 7 Mugs and Travel Collection Age 12 - up $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873093 Fri 6:00-7:00pm Mar 11 Mickey Chip and Dip Age 10 - up $20 - 1 Day SCRC #973023 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 16 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873053 Mon 6:00-7:00pm Mar 21 Lighthouse Lamp Age 12 - up $30 - 2 Days SCRC #973033 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 23 Tic Tac Toe All Ages $30 - 1 Day NCRC #873113 Mon 6:00-8:00pm Mar 28 Creature Banks and Change Hog All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873083 Thu 6:00-7:00pm Mar 31 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873043 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Apr 5 Deviled Egg Plate Age 12 - up $18 - 1 Day SCRC #973053 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Apr 6 Easter Pottery All Ages $25 - 1 Day NCRC #873123 Fri 6:00-8:00pm Apr 8 Garden Bunnies Age 10 - up $20 - 1 Day SCRC #973063 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Apr 13 Easter Pottery All Ages $25 - 1 Day NCRC #873133 Wed 6:00-8:00pm Apr 13 Pick and Paint Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873143 Mon 6:30-7:30pm Apr 18 Kids Peace Bank Age 8 - up $15 - 1 Day SCRC #973073 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Apr 20 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873063 Wed 6:00-7:00pm Apr 27 Trace and Paint Ceramics Age 13 - up $30 - 1 Day NCRC #873173 Fri 6:00-8:00pm Apr 29 Pick and Paint Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873153 Mon 6:30-7:30pm May 2 Peace Sign Mug and Ornament Age 8 - up $15 - 1 Day SCRC #973083 Wed 6:30-8:30pm May 4 Pick and Paint Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873163 Tue 6:30-7:30pm May 10 Garden Mushrooms Age 16 - up $25 - 1 Day SCRC #972003 Wed 6:30-8:30pm May 11 Herb Garden Age 18 - up $20 - 2 Day SCRC #972013 Wed 6:30-8:30pm May 18 Measuring Cup Set Age 18 - up $35 - 2 Days NCRC #872003 Wed 6:00-8:00pm May 18 Wind Chimes Age 12 - up $30 - 3 Days NCRC #873030 Fri 6:00-7:00pm Jun 10 Mugs for Dad All Ages $15 - 1 Day NCRC #873040 Mon 6:00-7:00pm Jun 13 Big Mouth Monster Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873060 Thu 6:00-7:30pm Jun 14 Big Mouth Monster Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873050 Wed 6:00-7:30pm Jun 29 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873000 Tue 6:00-7:00pm July 26 Disney Ceramics All Ages $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873010 Fri 6:00-7:00pm Aug 26 Mugs and Travel Collection Age 12 - up $20 - 1 Day NCRC #873020 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Aug 30

Ceramics Social Club at South County Recreation Center Come pick your own pieces and pay as you create. $5.00/day sitting fee plus the cost of the projects. Age 18 - up, $5 - 1 Day Call center to check times and availability of instructor. #914103 – Mon 12:00-4:00pm, #914113 – Tue 1:00-5:00pm, #914123 – Wed 3:00-6:00pm Ceramic Class by Appointment at North County Recreation Center Summer is a busy time to commit to a schedule. No worries, be able to select ready-to- paint ceramics with your friends & family on your time. All you need is a group of 3 or more and a phone. Please call one week in advance. All Ages, $10 - 1 Day, #873900

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 5 Adult Programs

Beginner Quilting Adult Neighborhood Tennis Arts and Crafts Learn the basics and beginner Neighborhood Tennis Clubs (NTCs) Way to Weave Basket techniques in quilting and tying as you provide social and instructional tennis create a beautiful wall hanging. Adults Making activities for adults. Fee covers instruction and mature teens. and the cost of balls. Bring your own Learn the tools and materials needed Age 14 - up, $95 - 12 Weeks racquet. Coordinator will match players to create your own homemade baskets. South County Recreation Center by ability. Instructors are certified from We’ll start with simple baskets and #914063 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 11 the Annapolis Area Tennis School. advance to more complex ones as skills Age 18 - up, $90 - 6 Weeks are acquired. All tools are supplied. South River Senior High School Materials can be purchased from the Specialty Ceramics #348003 Sun 10:30am-12:00pm Apr 10 instructor. Instructor Kim Blouvet Techniques and Design #348000 Sun 10:30am-12:00pm Jun 19 Age 18 - up, $70 - 6 Weeks Select your projects from the extensive Anne Arundel Community College South County Senior Center variety of green ware. Instruction #348013 Sun 4:00-5:30pm Apr 10 #114003 Thu 6:30-8:30pm Mar 10 includes techniques in dry brushing, #348010 Sun 4:00-5:30pm Jun 19 Pascal Senior Center glazing and chalks. For professional- Old Mill Senior High School #114013 Fri 6:30 - 8:30pm Mar 11 looking finished pieces, learn from the Pottery Pro, Jean Truitt. #348023 Mon 6:30-8:00pm Apr 11 #348020 Mon 6:30-8:00pm Jun 20 Quilting Drop In Class Age 18 - up, $75 - 12 Weeks South County Recreation Center Annapolis Senior High School This class is designed for former #348033 Tue 6:30 - 8:30pm Apr 12 students to come ask questions, finish #914003 Tue 7:00-9:00pm Apr 5 #914013 Wed 9:30-11:30am Apr 6 #348030 Tue 6:30-8:00pm Jun 21 a piece or get help as you start a new Chesapeake Senior High School project. Jean Truitt will be on hand to Ladies Night Out #348043 Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr 13 guide you. #348040 Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jun 22 Choose from one of our hand poured Age 18 - up, $5 - 1 Day Cypress Creek Park pieces. We will provide all the supplies South County Recreation Center #348053 Thu 6:30-8:00pm Apr 14 you need. #972033 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Mar 1 #348050 Thu 6:30-8:00pm Jun 23 Ages 16 and up, $ 25 - 2 weeks South County Recreation Center Sew What Boot Camp The basics and beyond of machine #972000 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Jun 1 #972010 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Jun 8 This program is a perfect combination and hand sewing will be taught. Bring of personal training and fitness in a fun your machine or use ours. Students will group environment. Come dressed select their own projects and supply for the weather for this indoor/outdoor their fabrics and materials. Adults Fitness and Health fitness program. Instructors train you and mature teens Instructor: Sandy at an accelerated rate that challenges McDonald Adult Basics of Golf Topics include set-up (grip, aim, everyone to the max! Age 16 - up, $60 - 8 Weeks Age 18 - up, $120 - 6 Weeks South County Recreation Center stance, balance, weight shift, swing, fundamentals and etiquette), short South County Recreation Center #914023 Tue 7:15-9:15pm Mar 8 #994003 Tue/Fri 5:30-6:30am Mar 1 #914033 Thu 9:30-11:30am Mar 10 game (putting, chipping and pitching) and long game (woods, long and short #994013 Tue/Fri 5:30-6:30am Apr 26 The Art of Quilting irons). All participants must wear a collared shirt, no T-shirts or tank tops. Archery Learn how to design precious quilts for Age 18 - up, $85 - 4 Weeks Instruction for both beginner and your loved ones, such as wall hangings, Eisenhower Golf Course intermediate level students, provided by pillow shams, tree skirts, baby quilts and #344103 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Apr 12 the Anne Arundel Archers. Bring your bed quilts. #344113 Tue 6:00-7:00pm May 17 own equipment or borrow ours. The Age 18 - up, $65 - 8 Weeks Compass Pointe Golf Course range is located on southbound Route South County Recreation Center #344003 Wed 6:00-7:00pm Apr 13 3, just north of Route 424 in Crofton. #914043 Thu 9:30-11:30am Apr 7 #344013 Wed 6:00-7:00pm May 18 Age 15 - up, $70 - 5 Weeks #914053 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Apr 7 Anne Arundel Archers #353023 Sat 12:00-1:00pm Apr 16 6 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Adult Spring & Summer Leagues Body Fit Spunk Fitness Body Fit is a combination of low impact #346503 Tue/Thu 8:30-9:15am Mar 8 cardio followed by strength training with #346513 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45pm Mar 8 Co-Ed Adult Kickball League stretching added at the end of class. #346523 Tue/Thu 8:30-9:15am Apr 5 Enjoy a recreational level kickball league. Must provide a stability ball, floor mat #346533 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45pm Apr 5 Team fees include team t-shirts, 7 weeks and some light hand weights for class. #346543 Tue/Thu 8:30-9:15am May 3 of kickball every Friday night plus 2 Age 18 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks #346553 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45pm May 3 weeks of playoffs (qualifying teams). South County Recreation Center Games 45 minutes, $13.00 umpires fee #345803 Tue/Thu 11:05am-12:05pm Apr 12 per game (paid on the field). Triathlon Training Age 18 – up, $350 per team of 15 players Cardio Kickboxing Bell Branch Athletic Complex Beginner Triathlon Training #6900 Fri 6:00-10:00pm Apr 1 Class blends your own hidden personal A beginner triathlon training program Odenton Park powers with the tried and true designed to give women a taste of #6901 Fri 6:00-10:00pm Apr 1 techniques of personal self-defense and triathlon. Sessions will include an Individual kickboxing. Vuong’s located at 1117 overview of all three components $30 individual (we will help find you a team) Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054. of triathlon. During each session #6902 Fri 6:00-10:00pm Apr 1 Vuong’s Fitness Center participants will engage in biking, For additional information call Sport Desk at 410- Age 16 - up, $45 - 4 Weeks running or swimming and each will 222-7865. Register online at www.aacounty.org/ #346052 Sat 9:00-10:00am Mar 5 receive weekly training plans so they RecParks/sports/team_schedules.cfm #346103 Sat 9:00-10:00am Apr 2 are fit and ready to do their triathlon #346113 Sat 9:00-10:00am May 7 Adult Soccer with success. We will also review For program information call 410-222- #346100 Sat 9:00-10:00am Jun 4 nutrition, equipment and attire needed, Age 16 - up, $90 - 4 Weeks 6652 or joecannonstadium@hotmail. transitions, bike handling skills and com for information. #346022 Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00pm Mar 7 proper form. Participants must have #346003 Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00pm Apr 4 their own equipment. Child care will be Adult Softball #346013 Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00pm May 2 Bachman Sports Complex 410-222-0017 available for an additional $3 per class. #346000 Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00pm Jun 6 and Randazzo Softball Park for program $130 - 12 weeks and fee information visit aacounty.org/ North Arundel Aquatic Center recparks/sports/team_schedules.cfm. CrossFit Class #1630313 Tue 11:30am-1:00pm Mar 29 High intensity workout designed to County Co-Ed Softball promote fat loss, strength and core For program and fee information visit stabilization. Spunk Fitness located Martial Arts aacounty.org/recparks/sports/team_ at 1103 Annapolis Road, Odenton, schedules.cfm or call 410-222-0017. MD 21113. Adult Karate Age 18 - up, $95 - 4 Weeks Learn self-defense and protective Adult Baseball Spunk Fitness maneuvers while exercising and For program and fee information visit #346203 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45am Mar 8 disciplining body and mind. Loose aacounty.org/recparks/sports/team_ #346223 Tue/Thu 7:30-8:15pm Mar 8 clothing required. schedules.cfm or call 410-222-6652. #346233 Wed/Sat 8:30-9:15am Mar 9 Age 15 - up, $88 - 8 Weeks #346243 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45am Apr 5 Adult Flag Football Annapolis Senior Center For program and fee information visit #346263 Tue/Thu 7:30-8:15pm Apr 5 #342003 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Mar 30 aacounty.org/recparks/sports/team_ #346273 Wed/Sat 8:30-9:15am Apr 6 #342000 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Jun 1 schedules.cfm or call 410-222-0017. #346283 Tue/Thu 6:00-6:45am May 3 Crofton Elementary School #346303 Tue/Thu 7:30-8:15pm May 3 #342123 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Mar 30 Athletic Facilities #346313 Wed/Sat 8:30-9:15am May 4 Quarterfield Elementary School Bachman Sports Complex – 570 E #342053 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Mar 31 Ordnance Rd, Glen Burnie. 410-222-0017 Kettle Bell Class Glendale Elementary School Joe Cannon Stadium – 7551 Teague Kettle Bells are the all-in-one tool #342043 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 4 Rd, Hanover. 410-222-6652 for burning calories and building Four Seasons Elementary School Lake Waterford Park – Pasadena Rd muscle tone. Spunk Fitness located #342113 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 4 and B & A Blvd, Pasadena. Open 7:00am at 1103 Annapolis Road, Odenton, South County Senior Center to dusk. For pavilion rental information MD 21113. #342023 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Apr 5 call 410-222-7313. Age 18 - up, $95 - 4 Weeks Annapolis Senior Center Randazzo Softball Park - 582 Upton MORE >>> #342000 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Jun 1 Rd, Severn. 410-222-6255 www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 7 Adult Programs >>> Yoga Gentle Yoga A well-rounded yoga practice designed for new students wishing to “ease” their way into an overall wellness routine or beginners who enjoy a slower pace. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Visit us on the web for a complete listing on employment and Instructor: Tina M. Marks Shirley. volunteer opportunities with Anne Arundel County Department of Age 18 - up, $80 - 8 Weeks Recreation and Parks. www.aacounty.org/RecParks/employment/ Pascal Senior Center index.cfm #193003 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Apr 5 North Arundel Aquatic Center Employment—Summer Camps, School Age Child Care Centers and #193000 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Jun 7 much more. Volunteer—Adaptive Recreation Programs, Volunteer Summer Serve Leadership Challenge (VSSLC), Counselor-in-Training Yoga: All Levels (CIT) and much more. A total body conditioning class emphasizing strength and flexibility through balance, agility, power, coordination and concentration. A great stress reliever! This class is perfect First Aid Workshops for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Claire Spencer American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) instructors. ASHI works on a regular Age 18 - up, $75 - 10 Weeks and ongoing basis with federal, state, and local authorities to ensure regulatory Davidsonville Elementary School compliance. ASHI programs are recognized, endorsed, accepted or approved by #193013 Wed 6:15-7:00pm Mar 30 state regulatory agencies, includes those licensing Emergency Medical Services, child care, education, public health, labor and others. Additionally, ASHI programs Yoga for Health and Mobility have been found acceptable for meeting requirements established by a wide variety A gentle yoga class with poses and of professional associations, councils, academies and boards. breath work are introduced to increase victim. Program participants learn to flexibility, mobility and range of CPR w/ AED Skills motion through mindful movement. CPR-AED for the Community and recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Crucial This class is appropriate for all levels of Workplace provides individuals with the students including seniors and students basic knowledge and skills necessary information about how to deal with emergencies like bleeding, shock, experiencing some limited mobility. to provide effective basic life support Please bring a yoga mat. in an emergency. Program participants burns, strains, fractures, allergic reaction, diabetic emergencies and seizures is Ages 18 – up, $40 – 4 Weeks will learn CPR and use of Automated Arundel Olympic Swim Center External Defibrillators (AED) to restart shared. Program participants will also #0591753 Tue 10:45-11:45am Mar 15 the heart of a cardiac arrest victim until learn CPR and use of Automated External #0591763 Tue 10:45-11:45am May 10 advanced medical personnel arrive and Defibrillators (AED) to restart the heart take over. This comprehensive course of a cardiac arrest victim until advanced provides training for use with adult, medical personnel arrive and take over. Yoga for Every Body infant and child victims in a variety of This comprehensive course provides Everyone can do yoga, regardless of age emergency situations. training for use with adult, infant and and fitness level. Students learn basic South County Recreation Center child victims in a variety of emergency yoga poses to help increase strength, $55 – 1 Day situations. stamina, balance and flexibility. This class is appropriate for all students. It #172103 Mon 6:00-9:00pm Mar 14 North Arundel Aquatic Center is perfect for all working students as it #172113 Mon 6:00-9:00pm Apr 11 $90 – 1 Day offers an opportunity to move, stretch, #172123 Mon 6:00-9:00pm May 9 #172133 Mon 5:00-9:00pm Mar 7 #172143 Mon 5:00-9:00pm Apr 4 breathe and de-stress in the middle of Basic First Aid and CPR with #172153 Mon 5:00-9:00pm May 2 the work day! Please bring a yoga mat. AED Skills Combined Arundel Olympic Swim Center Ages 18 – up, $40 – 4 Weeks Properly applied first aid can save lives, $90 – 1 Day Arundel Olympic Swim Center reduce recovery time and quite possibly #172163 Wed 5:30-9:00pm Mar 16 #0591793 Tue 12:00-12:50pm Mar 15 mean the difference between temporary #172173 Wed 5:30-9:00pm Apr 13 #0591803 Tue 12:00-12:50pm May 10 disability and lifelong disability for the #172183 Wed 5:30-9:00pm May 18 #0591833 Tue 1:00-1:50pm Mar 15 #0591843 Tue 1:00-1:50pm May 10 8 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Zumba BioAerobics Zumba BioAerobics Cardio Fit Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness (High/Low) class that incorporates high energy and This high/low exercise class offers a motivating music with easy-to-follow choice of intensity and you choose dance moves. This salsa-based aerobics according to your fitness level. This class class will really get you moving! also offers mat strengthening exercises. Age 16 - up, $66 - 6 Weeks If you want to have fun while exercising, Chesapeake Bay Middle School this is the class for you. (Aux Gym) Age 18 - up, $68 - 7 Weeks #345112 Tue/Thu 7:00-7:45pm Mar 1 Benfield Elementary School Lake Shore Elementary School #390023 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mar 21 #345013 Tue/Thu 7:00-7:45pm Apr 26 Central Middle School #345010 Tue/Thu 7:00-7:45pm Jun 21 #390033 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mar 21 Severn Elementary School High Point Elementary School Open Gym #345132 Tue/Thu 6:30-7:15pm Mar 1 #390053 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mar 21 #345033 Tue/Thu 6:30-7:15pm Apr 26 Odenton Elementary School Adult Drop In Basketball #345030 Tue/Thu 6:30-7:15pm Jun 21 #390063 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mar 21 Supervised adult recreational basketball Annapolis Senior Center #390060 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Jun 6 games organized on a pickup basis with #345162 Tue/Thu 7:15-8:00pm Mar 1 Quarterfield Elementary School emphasis on FUN and total participation. #345063 Tue/Thu 7:15-8:00pm Apr 26 #390073 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mar 21 Age 18 - up, $50 - 6 Weeks #345060 Tue/Thu 7:15-8:00pm Jun 21 Jacobsville Elementary School Severn River Middle School Arnold Elementary School #390040 Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30pm Jun 6 #340203 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 11 #345102 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Feb 28 #345003 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Apr 27 BioAerobics Cardio Fit Men’s 30 and Over #345000 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Jun 20 (Low Impact) Basketball Piney Orchard Elementary School Teams form weekly as players arrive Same format as the high/low classes, #345122 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Feb 28 Age 30 - up, $85 - 10 Weeks but strictly low-impact and gentle to #345023 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Apr 27 South County Recreation Center the joints. #345020 Mon/Wed 7:00-7:45pm Jun 20 #940003 Thu 7:30-9:30pm Apr 28 Age 18 - up, $68 - 7 Weeks South County Recreation Center #940000 Thu 7:30-9:30pm Jul 7 Lindale Middle School #345142 Mon/Wed 5:30-6:15pm Feb 28 #391003 Tue/Thu 6:30-7:30pm Mar 22 #345152 Mon/Fri 9:30-10:15am Mar 4 Mens 18 and Over #391000 Tue/Thu 6:30-7:30pm Jun 7 #345043 Mon/Wed 5:30-6:15pm Apr 27 Basketball Crofton Woods Elementary School #345053 Mon/Fri 9:30-10:15am Apr 29 Like to play basketball and stay in #391013 Mon/Wed 6:15-7:15pm Mar 21 #345050 Mon/Fri 9:30-10:15am Jun 17 shape? Teams form weekly as players Linthicum Elementary School #345040 Mon/Wed 5:30-6:15pm Jun 20 arrive. Limited registration. #391023 Mon/Wed 6:00-7:00pm Mar 21 Age 18 - up, $85 - 10 Weeks Aqua Zumba South County Recreation Center Turn your water workout into a pool #940013 Wed 7:00-9:00pm May 4 party with Aqua Zumba! This high BioAerobics Tone & Firm This workout uses resistance devices, energy, low-impact water workout Adult CoEd Recreational optional to the student, to increase incorporates motivating Latin music Volleyball muscle strength and endurance, tone and dance moves that burn calories, Our recreational volleyball program is major muscle groups, increase flexibility tone muscles and condition your designed for those who want to have and improve total body appearance. cardiovascular system. fun without the pressure of league This class is designed primarily for those North Arundel Aquatic Center competition. There are no officials and looking for mat/floor exercise. Age 16 and up, $66 - 6 weeks no strict rules. Violations are called Arundel Olympic Swim Center #1630202 M/W 6:00-6:45am Feb 28 on the honor system. Teams form Age 18 - up, $68 - 7 Weeks (14 classes) #1630212 T/Th 7:00-7:45pm Mar 1 informally as players arrive. #392003 Tue/Thu 6:00-7:00pm Mar 22 #1630403 M/W 6:00-6:45am Apr 11 Age 18 - up, $50 - 6 Weeks #392000 Tue/Thu 6:00-7:00pm Jun 7 #1630423 T/Th 7:00-7:45pm Apr 12 Magothy River Middle School #1630610 M/W 6:00-6:45am Jun 13 Age 18 - up, $38 - 7 Weeks (7 classes) #340003 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 11 #1630630 T/Th 7:00-7:45pm Jun 14 #392013 Tue 7:15-8:15pm Mar 22 #340013 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Apr 7 #1630413 T/Th 11:15am-12:00pm Apr 12 #392023 Thu 5:00-6:00pm Mar 24 South County Recreation Center #1630620 T/Th 11:15am-12:00pm Jun 14 #392010 Tue 7:15-8:15pm Jun 7 #940103 Tue 7:00-9:00pm Mar 15 Babysitting available for $3 per class www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 9 Trips & Excursions

2011 Philadelphia Flower Show Philadelphia, PA The 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show will Tuesday, March 8, 2011 transport visitors to the beautiful City of Light – the capital #671032 $85 per person of art, fashion, food and love. A blooming “Springtime in Annapolis glen Burnie Paris” will greet guests with a bucolic park scene along the Depart 8:00 am Depart 8:30 am Seine. Flowering trees, lilacs, roses and borders of lavender Return 6:30 pm Return 6:00 pm will lead visitors through gardens inspired by the Tuileries. This is one of the largest and most prestigious indoor flower shows in the world. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation and admission to the show. Cherry Blossoms and Luncheon Cruise Alexandria, VA Enjoy gourmet dining and an unparalleled view of our Saturday, April 9, 2011 nation’s majestic monuments aboard The Dandy Restaurant #670023 $105 per person Cruise Ship. You will see the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Annapolis glen Burnie Monument, Jefferson Memorial (where the beautiful Depart 9:30 am Depart 9:00 am Cherry trees line the Tidal Basin) and the National Harbor Return 3:30 pm Return 4:00 pm just to name a few sights. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, cruise, food and non-alcoholic beverages.

New York City “No Frills Day” New York, NY Fun and excitement await you as you travel to the Big Apple! Friday, May 13, 2011 Take in a show, do some shopping on 5th Ave, how about a #671103 $85 per person tour or just walk around and be amazed with all the sights (transportation only) and sounds of the city itself. The choice is yours! Plan your Annapolis glen Burnie day exactly how you wish. Great Mother’s Day Gift! Trip Depart 6:00am Depart 6:30am includes deluxe motor coach transportation only. Return 11:00pm Return 10:30pm

Here are some helpful things to know about our trips… Each trip has limited enrollment and advance registration is required. All fees are per person. Trip itinerary will be sent to each traveler at least two weeks prior to the trip date to include instructions for pick up locations in Annapolis and Glen Burnie. Times are subject to change. See trips and excursions refund policy. Contact Sara Greulich, Trip Coordinator at 410-222-7313 for trip information.

Quiet Waters Park Earth Day Celebration & Second Annual Family, Music and Kite Festival Saturday, April 23, 10:00am – 5:00pm Celebrate the annual Earth Day event at Quiet Waters Park and enjoy a family day of fun outdoors exploring nature. Nature scavenger hunt, hands-on environmental activities and more for children. The Family, Music and Kite Festival sponsored by Garrett’s Light will be located at the concert stage. Live music and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Friends of Quiet Waters Park and Garrett’s Light. For more information visit www.aacounty.org/recparks or call 410-222-1777

10 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Gymnastics

Classes are structured around sequential gymnastic progressions. Students develop body and spatial awareness, coordination, balance, strength, flexibility and self-confidence. The gymnastics program is taught by a team of caring and dedicated instructors under the direction of a Coordinator certified by USA Gymnastics. *Equipment will vary according to location. $74 – 8 weeks During class, parents are asked to remain in designated observation areas in order to limit distractions. The final class period of each session will consist of a “showcase” for parents and friends so that students can demonstrate their newly acquired skills. Advanced Beginner/ Munchkins in Motion Boys Gymnastics Intermediate/Advanced This class is designed for children ages This class is designed specifically for Gymnastics 24 to 36 months and their parent or boys age 6 and up. Students will be This class is designed for children, age an accompanying adult. The class evaluated and grouped according 6 and up. Students must demonstrate will introduce very young children to to skill level. The class emphasizes basic skills learned in the beginner physical fitness activities, particularly sequential skill progressions in all level. This class focuses on complex gymnastics. Students will participate Olympic events including rings, beginning skills, while preparing in activities on the floor exercise mats, pommel horse and high bar, as well as the gymnast to progress to the balance beam, bars (where available) strength and flexibility. Intermediate and Advanced Levels. and vault, in addition to participating Intermediate and Advanced classes in locomotor and creative movement merge skills from the lower levels to activities. form more difficult combinations, while continuing to learn higher-level skills. Tumble Tots This class is an introductory course in Brooklyn Park MS gymnastics for independent children Starts Mar 22 320003 Tue Tumble Tots 6:00-6:45pm ages 3-5. Students will learn basic Starts Mar 22 320013 Tue Beginner 7:00-8:00pm tumbling skills as well as fundamentals Starts Mar 25 320023 Fri Tumble Tots 5:30-6:15pm on balance beam, bars (where Starts Mar 25 320033 Fri Beginner 6:25-7:25pm available) and vault. Emphasis is Starts Mar 25 320043 Fri Boys 6:25-7:25pm placed on improving locomotor skills, Starts Mar 25 320053 Fri Advanced Beg/Int/Adv 7:35-8:35pm counting, following verbal directions Crofton Meadows ES and other developmentally appropriate activities, while preparing participants Starts Mar 24 322003 Thu Tumble Tots (tumbling only) 4:30-5:15pm to progress toward our beginner Starts Mar 24 322013 Thu Beginner (tumbling only) 5:30-6:15pm gymnastics class level. South County Recreation Center Starts Mar 31 323003 Thu Munchkins ‘n Motion 10:00-10:45am Tumbling Only Starts Mar 31 323013 Thu Tumble Tots 11:00-11:45am This class is designed for students Starts Mar 26 323043 Sat Munchkins ‘n Motion 9:00-9:45am who are interested in learning the Starts Mar 26 323053 Sat Tumble Tots 10:00-10:45am tumbling and floor exercise skills of Starts Mar 26 323063 Sat Beginner 11:00am-12:00pm gymnastics without having to take a Starts Mar 26 323073 Sat Advanced Beg/Int/Adv 12:15-1:15pm full gymnastics class. Broadneck ES (no UNEVEN bars) Beginner Gymnastics Starts Mar 26 324003 Sat Munchkins ‘n Motion 9:00-9:45am This class is designed for beginning Starts Mar 26 324013 Sat Tumble Tots 10:00-10:45am gymnasts, age 6 and up, with little or no Starts Mar 26 324023 Sat Beginner 11:00am-12:00pm gymnastics experience. Students will Starts Mar 26 324033 Sat Advanced Beg/Int/Adv 12:15-1:15pm learn sequential skill progressions on Riviera Beach ES all Olympic events including vault, bars Starts Mar 26 325003 Sat Munchkins ‘n Motion 9:00-9:45am (where available), balance beam and Starts Mar 26 325013 Sat Tumble Tots 10:00-10:45am floor exercise, as well as increasing their Starts Mar 26 325023 Sat Beginner 11:00am-12:00pm strength and flexibility. Starts Mar 26 325033 Sat Advanced Beg/Int/Adv 12:15-1:15pm

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Note: Instructors may make suggestions after the first class regarding the appropriate class for the child based on his/her skill level. Youth to Teen Movement for Mommy & Me Exercises, dance, games and props will be used to help in the development of motor skills. Mommy & Me Princesses Incorporates princess stories and themes into the class. Ballerina Princesses Learn the basics of ballet/creative movement while getting lost in the worlds of your favorite Princesses. Each class will revolve around a different Princess. Feel free to dress up! Dance & Learn A creative movement/ballet class with a preschool feel. Dance will be used to explore different themes such as weather, transportation and animals. Teen to Adult Short stories, poems, pictures and props will also be used. Little Dancers - Ballet & Jazz Adult Ballet Dance Magic (Tap & Tumbling) Children will be introduced to dance Beginner/Intermediate level. Learn the Creative Movement with an through the fundamental skills of ballet basics of ballet while improving balance introduction to traditional ballet and tap. and flexibility. vocabulary and movements. Tap - An Ballet I and Francesca’s Adult Tap introduction to tap that focuses on Beginner Ballet and Ballet II Beginner/Intermediate level. Get a exploring the different rhythms that Ballet develops coordination, great workout while learning the basics the dancer creates. Tumbling – An confidence and discipline. Participants of tap and having fun. introduction to basic tumbling skills should wear a black leotard, pink tights Belly Dance Workout Francesca’s Pre-Ballet and pink ballet slippers to class. Half core workout and half belly dance Pre-Ballet emphasizes simple barre Francesca’s Advanced Ballet drills (shimmies, hip drops, hip lifts and work, rhythms, positions and steps. For serious students with many years of rib slides). Participants should bring a Participants should wear pink leotard, Ballet experience. Participants should mat or beach towel and plenty of water pink ballet slippers and pink tights. wear a black leotard, pink tights and to drink. Creative Movement pink ballet slippers to class. Children will use their imaginations and Beginner Ballet & Tap See Summer Program An introduction to the basics of ballet discover different ways to move their Guide in May 2011 for more bodies, express themselves and learn and tap. No experience needed. about the world around them through Adaptive Movement dance programs in the movement. An introduction to creative movement, months of June, July and Little Dancers I ballet, and jazz for youth and teens with August. Classes include The children will be introduced to dance disabilities. Students must have an Mommy & Me Princesses, through creative movement and ballet. attention span of 5-10 minutes per task. Ballerina Princesses, Little As they engage their imaginations, they Dancers, Adult Ballet and will develop balance, coordination and basic movement skills. Tap, and much more…

12 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks “You would be hard pressed to find another agency that touches the lives of so many residents. We have something for everyone. So work hard but play harder.”

Rick Anthony Director of Recreation and Parks Spring Dance Classes SCRC South County Recreation Center PCSR Pascal Senior Center JES Jacobsville ES SCSR South County Senior Center NCRC North County Recreation Center OMSR O’Malley Senior Center ASR Arnold Senior Center NAAC North Arundel Aquatic Center (annex building)

Class Name Age Instructor Price Location Day Time Starts CLASS # Movement for Mommy & Me 2 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Tue 9:00-9:45am Apr 26 #233153 Mommy & Me Princesses 2-3 Jennifer Lacoste $35-4wks NCRC Mon 9:30-10:15am May 16 #233143 Ballerina Princesses 3-6 Crystal Webb $50-6wks OMSR Wed 4:30-5:15pm Apr 27 #234003 3-6 Grace Beverly $35-4wks ASR Fri 4:45-5:30pm Apr 29 #230003 3-6 Grace Beverly $35-4wks NAAC Sat 9:00-9:45am Apr 30 #232003 3-6 Grace Beverly $35-4wks NAAC Sat 10:30-11:15am Apr 30 #232013 3-6 Lindsay Shaner $35-4wks JES Sat 9:00-9:45am Apr 30 #231003 4-6 Jennifer Lacoste $35-4wks NCRC Mon 10:15-11:00am May 16 #233013 3-6 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Tue 9:45-10:30am Apr 26 #233033 3-6 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Wed 10:30-11:15am Apr 27 #233043 3-6 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Wed 4:00-4:45pm Apr 27 #233053 3-6 Lindsay Shaner $50-6wks NCRC Thu 10:30-11:15am Apr 28 #233063 4-6 Jennifer Lacoste $50-6wks NCRC Fri 9:30-10:15am May 6 #233023 3-6 Lindsay Shaner $50-6wks SCRC Fri 10:30-11:15am Apr 29 #236003 Dance Magic & Tap 3-5 Jennifer Lacoste $35-4wks NCRC Mon 11:45am-12:30pm May 16 #233103 Dance Magic & Tumbling 3-5 Lindsay Shaner $50-6wks NCRC Thu 9:00-9:45am Apr 28 #233113 Dance & Learn 3-5 Lindsay Shaner $50-6wks NCRC Thu 9:45-10:30am Apr 28 #233093 3-5 Lindsay Shaner $50-6wks SCRC Fri 9:00-9:45am Apr 29 #236013

Little Dancers I 4-5 Laura Snow $65-8wks OMSR Tue 5:30-6:15pm Mar. 29 #234033 3 Jennifer Lacoste $35-4wks PCSR Fri 4:30-5:15pm Apr 29 #235003 3 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Tue 10:30-11:15am Apr 26 #233123 3 Laura Hedderick $50-6wks NCRC Wed 9:00-9:45am Apr 27 #233133 Little Dancers – Ballet & Jazz 5-6 Laura Snow $65-8wks OMSR Tue 6:15-7:00pm Mar. 29 #234023 Creative Movement 5-6 Laura Hedderick $55-6wks NCRC Wed 6:45-7:45pm Apr 27 #233083 Francesca's Pre-Ballet 5-6 Francesca Biagini $65-8wks SCSR Thu 4:30-5:15pm May 19 #236023 Francesca's Beginner Ballet 7+ Francesca Biagini $70-8wks ASR Tue 4:45-5:45pm Apr 26 #230023 Francesca's Ballet II 9+ Francesca Biagini $85-8wks ASR Tue 5:45-7:00pm Apr 26 #230013 Francesca's Advanced Ballet 13+ Francesca Biagini $85-8wks SCSR Thu 5:15-6:30pm May 19 #236903 Ballet I 6+ Laura Snow $65-8wks OMSR Tue 7:00-7:45pm Mar. 29 #234013 Beginner Ballet & Tap 7-10 Laura Hedderick $55-6wks NCRC Tue 6:45-7:45pm Apr 26 #233073 Adaptive Movement 11-18 Laura Hedderick $55-6wks NCRC Tue 7:45-8:45pm Apr 26 #233003 Belly Dance Workout 16+ Jennifer Lacoste $40-4wks NCRC Fri 7:45-8:45pm Apr 29 #233923 16+ Jennifer Lacoste $55-6wks NCRC Fri 10:15-11:15am May 6 #233933

Adult Ballet 16+ Jennifer Lacoste $50-6wks NCRC Fri 12:00-12:45pm May 6 #233903 Adult Tap 16+ Jennifer Lacoste $50-6wks NCRC Fri 11:15am-12:00pm May 6 #233913

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FasTracKids Innovative & Enrichment Creative Math I FasTracKids Music Children will learn number relationships, What would the world be without algebraic patterns, proportion and music? Children will move, sing, probability through hands-on creative pretend and share their love for music activities, which include art, music, that engages memory, cognitive bodily-kinesthetic performance and School Break Fun Days development, learning skills and how to application of the scientific method. This Great for working parents! Wondering express emotion. Children will explore course is designed to build the learning what to do with your children when instruments, learn musical terms and patterns that will foster a love of math. school is closed or you have work to have fun creating their own music. We make learning fun! do? Bring them to the North Arundel Age 2-4, $125 - 6 Weeks Age 6-8, $195 - 6 Weeks Aquatic Center for a full day of fun Shipley’s Choice Elementary School Shipley’s Choice Elementary School activities including swimming, arts and #168033 Sat 11:00am-1:00pm Mar 12 #168043 Sat 9:30-10:30am Mar 12 crafts and games. Bring lunch and drink, we will provide a snack. Registration FasTracKids FasTracKids Mathematics closes 72 hours prior to each program. Numbers, time, measurement, Ages 5 - 12, $35 per day Mommy & Me Signing proportion and geometry come to life North Arundel Aquatic Center Did you ever wish you could understand through stories, games and hands-on (Schools closed-President’s Day) what your child is trying to tell you? experiences. Children are challenged to #1640222 Mon 7:30am–5:00pm Feb 21 Now you can. We’ll teach you and your solve problems using newly acquired (Schools closed-Spring Break) child American Sign Language. You’ll numeric perception skills and creativity #1640413 Mon 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 18 learn the signs for practical items found as they explore mathematical shapes #1640423 Tue 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 19 in a child’s environment as your child and patterns. This is the perfect #1640433 Wed 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 20 builds vocabulary and neural pathways preparation for kindergarten and first #1640443 Thu 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 21 that are accessible for higher learning grade math and it’s all fun! #1640453 Fri 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 22 later in life. Research also suggests that Age 3-6, $195 - 6 Weeks #1640463 Mon 7:30am–5:00pm Apr 25 children who were engaged in a signing Shipley’s Choice Elementary School program demonstrate enhanced Age 3-4 verbal –linguistic reading, speaking and #168003 Sat 9:00-11:00am Mar 12 writing skills. Classes for Home School Age 5-6 Age 6-24 months, $125 - 6 Weeks Students #168013 Sat 9:00-11:00am Mar 12 Shipley’s Choice Elementary School South County Recreation Center #168053 Sat 10:30-11:30am Mar 12 For more information call 410-222-1515 Beginner Spanish FasTracKids Spanish Age 4-5, $30 - 6 Weeks Immersion I #968233 Thu 10:00-10:45am Mar 31 Children will learn fundamental Book Club & Story Time conversational Spanish and experience Age 4-5, $30 - 6 Weeks the rich culture and traditions of #968203 Mon 11:30am-12:00pm Mar 28 countries where Spanish is spoken. Age 9-11, $30 - 6 Weeks Explore customs, holidays, food and #960203 Mon 1:00-1:45pm Mar 28 geography through hands-on activities, Arts and Crafts which engage art, music and creativity. Age 4-5, $30 - 6 Weeks We make learning fun! #968223 Wed 1:00-1:45pm Mar 30 Age 6-8, $195 - 6 Weeks Age 6-10, $30 - 6 Weeks Shipley’s Choice Elementary School #960223 Wed 2:00-2:45pm Mar 30 #168023 Sat 9:00-11:00am Mar 12 Fun and Fitness Age 4-5, $30 - 6 Weeks #968213 Tue 1:00-1:45pm Mar 29 Age 6-10, $30 - 6 Weeks #960213 Tue 2:00-2:45pm Mar 29

14 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Archery Skateboarding Level 1 Arts and Crafts Instruction will be given for both Extreme Fun! This class is great for the beginner and intermediate level first time Skater and young beginner. Let’s Get Eggie! students. Classes taught by the Anne Emphasis is on skate park safety, Our Easter tradition is back again this Arundel Archers. Bring your own increasing confidence and riding within year! Bring one dozen hard-boiled eggs equipment or borrow ours. The range ones ability. Learn to push, ride, tac- to join in our festivities. Various dyeing is located on southbound Route 3, just turn, switch turn, ride fakie, skate park techniques will be used. We will also be north of Route 424 in Crofton. etiquette and more. Participants must doing several projects decorating plastic $70 - 5 Weeks bring skateboard, skate board helmet, eggs and making Easter themed crafts. Anne Arundel Archers knee and elbow pads, and water. Age 2-3 w/Adult, $12 - 1 Day Age 8-10 Instructors: American Inline North County Recreation Center #353003 Sat 10:00-11:00am Apr 16 $80 - 5 Weeks #873003 Wed 12:00-1:00pm Apr 20 Age 11-14 Sawmill Creek Park #873013 Thu 1:00-2:00pm Apr 21 #353013 Sat 11:00am-12:00pm Apr 16 Age 6-8 Age 15 +Up #349003 Thu 5:00-6:00pm Apr 7 Crafts for Mommy #353013 Sat 12:00-1:00pm Apr 16 Age 9-12 Children will make three crafts for Mom #349013 Thu 6:00-7:00pm Apr 7 or another special woman in their lives. Beginning Tennis Be prepared to get messy, but go home This program focuses on the new Skateboarding Level 2 with artwork that will be treasured for a player with introduction to the game, Prerequisite: one year on skate lifetime! building new skills through innovative boarding. Radical Dude! Kids want air. Age 2-5, $15 - 1 Day instruction and play. Fee covers Parents want down to earth instruction. North County Recreation Center instruction and the cost of balls. Bring Learn to switch turn, ride fakie, olllie, #873023 Fri 12:00-1:00pm May 6 your own racquet or use one of our drop in, stall, slide, grind, skate park loaner racquets. Instructors are certified etiquette and more. Emphasis is on from the Annapolis Area Tennis School. riding within ones ability and skate Fitness and Health $90 - 6 Weeks park etiquette. Participants must bring Annapolis Senior High School skateboard, skate board helmet, knee After School Tennis Age 4-7 and elbow pads, and water. Instructors: Instructional and recreational tennis #358003 Sat 3:00-3:50pm Apr 9 American Inline activities for beginner and advanced #358000 Sat 3:00-3:50pm Jun 18 $80 - 5 Weeks beginner youth. Fee covers instruction Age 8-12 Sawmill Creek Park and the cost of balls. Bring your own #358013 Sat 4:00-4:50pm Apr 9 Age 6-8 racquet. Instructors are certified from #358010 Sat 4:00-4:50pm Jun 18 #349023 Thu 5:00-6:00pm Apr 7 the Annapolis Area Tennis School. Lake Waterford Park Age 9-12 Age 6-10, $90 - 6 Weeks Age 4-7 #349033 Thu 6:00-7:00pm Apr 7 Crofton Elementary School #358023 Sat 3:00-3:50pm Apr 9 #358303 Mon 4:00-5:00pm Apr 4 #358020 Sat 3:00-3:50pm Jun 18 Kids N’ Motion Rolling Knolls Elementary School Age 8-12 Children will gain valuable knowledge #358323 Tue 4:00-5:00pm Apr 5 #358033 Sat 4:00-4:50pm Apr 9 of how the benefits of exercise will Glen Burnie Park Elementary School #358030 Sat 4:00-4:50pm Jun 18 help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. #358313 Wed 3:25-4:25pm Apr 6 This class will give your child a chance Riverwood Park Tennis for Youth to be active and have fun with #358333 Thu 3:30-4:30pm Apr 7 Want to play tennis and improve your fitness activities and games in a non- Age 10-14, $90 - 6 Weeks skills? This program offers bracket play competitive atmosphere. Cypress Creek Park in age categories, with three levels of Grade 1-3, $50 - 6 Weeks #358203 Mon 3:30-4:30pm Apr 4 play (depending on the number of Crofton Woods Elementary School Crofton Middle School registrants). The program is structured as #359003 Tue 3:30-4:30pm Mar 29 #358213 Tue 3:30-4:30pm Apr 5 30 minutes of instruction and 60 minutes Linthicum Elementary School Marley Middle School of play time. Fee covers instruction #359103 Fri 3:30-4:30pm Apr 1 #358223 Wed 3:45-4:45pm Apr 6 and the cost of balls. Bring your own Chesapeake Senior High School racquet. Instructors are certified from the #358233 Thu 4:00-5:00pm Apr 7 Annapolis Area Tennis School Age 12-18, $125 - 6 Weeks Anne Arundel Community College #358103 Sun 4:00-5:30pm Apr 10 #358100 Sun 4:00-5:30pm Jun 19

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Basics of Golf Youth Karate Topics include set-up (grip, aim, Learn self-defense and protective stance, balance, weight shift, swing, maneuvers while exercising and fundamentals and etiquette), short disciplining body and mind. This Kenpo game (putting, chipping and pitching) class teaches a self-defense form of and long game (woods, long and short martial arts and emphasizes control, skill irons). All participants must wear a and grace in movement while using an collared shirt, no T-shirts or tank tops. opponent’s strength and weight against Age 5-17, $80 - 4 Weeks him. Loose clothing required. Eisenhower Golf Course Grade 2-9, $68 - 8 Weeks #354103 Tue 5:00-6:00pm Apr 12 Classes are taught by Winged Dragon #354113 Tue 5:00-6:00pm May 17 Karate Club Instructors Compass Pointe Golf Course Glendale ES #354003 Wed 5:00-6:00pm Apr 13 #352043 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 30 #354013 Wed 5:00-6:00pm May 18 Quarterfield ES

#352053 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Mar 31 Arnold Senior Center Martial Arts #352003 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 4 South County Senior Center Little Ninjas #352023 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 30 Little Ninjas is a program that focuses Annapolis Senior Center on improving children’s basic motor #352013 Mon 6:30-8:30pm Apr 4 and listening skills. The eight skills #352010 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Jun 1 emphasized in our program include Specialized Classes focus, teamwork, control, balance, Classes are taught by Dragon Storm memory, discipline, fitness and Instructors American Red Cross coordination. The Little Ninjas Program Four Seasons ES Babysitting Training will also prepare your child for our #352113 Mon 7:00-9:00pm Apr 4 If you are 11-17 years old, you can get Children’s Martial Arts Program. Ridgeway ES the knowledge, skills and confidence to Age 4-6, $135 - 6 Weeks #352123 Tue 7:00-9:00pm Apr 5 care for infants and school-age children. Vuong’s Fitness Center Crofton ES Babysitting training shows you how to #352542 Tue 4:25-4:55pm Mar 1 #352133 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Mar 30 respond to emergencies with first aid, #352552 Thu 4:25-4:55pm Mar 3 Shipley’s Choice ES rescue breathing and other appropriate #352503 Tue 4:25-4:55pm Apr 5 #352143 Thu 7:00-9:00pm Mar 31 care. (Bring bag lunch) #352523 Thu 4:25-4:55pm Apr 7 Riviera Beach ES Age 11-17, $75 - 1 Day #352513 Tue 4:25-4:55pm May 3 #352153 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Apr 5 North Arundel Aquatic Center #352533 Thu 4:25-4:55pm May 5 North County Recreation Center #1650303 Sat 10:00am-3:00pm Mar 26 #352103 Fri 6:30-8:30pm Apr 1 #1650403 Sat 10:00am-3:00 pm Apr 30

Rec Deeds 2011 Challenge Run 5K and Fun Walk Saturday, March 26... The race is a combination of paved roadways and trails through scenic Fort Smallwood Park and along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Your support helps Recreation Deeds for Special Needs. For information and to register please visit http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/recdeeds5krun.cfm

Park Track or Trails Walk Come walk the park track or trails on Saturday mornings at Lake Waterford 5K Run & Fun Walk Fun & Run 5K Park to practice for the Run/Walk at Ft. Smallwood Park or the Lake Waterford Fun Run/Walk. See page 33.

16 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Adaptive Recreation

These programs are designed for the Special Needs Community, however not all programs are appropriate for all individuals. Contact Wendy Scarborough at 410-222-7313 ext 3554 for additional program information or requests for Freedom Field at Lake inclusion in other recreation programs. Waterford Park Integrated and Adaptive Sports Social Clubs Swim and Exercise for the Challenger Baseball Young Adults with disabilities get Challenged Adult Youth of all abilities, siblings and together with peers for dancing, games, Water activities in an informal fun friends welcome. Non-competitive fun parties and socialization. 1:5 staff ratio. atmosphere. program. Practice on Tuesday evenings Adults Age 18 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks with games on Saturday mornings. #416033 Tue 6:30-7:30pm Mar 8 Age 19 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks Age 6-21, $50 - 12 Weeks North County Recreation Center Water Exploration/Basic Strokes #457033 Tue 6:30-8:00pm Apr 5 #415003 Fri 6:30 - 9:00pm Apr 8 Class will gain experience in the water Sat 9:00am-12:00pm Apr 9 Teens with the goal of being willing to put Age 13-19, $60 - 6 Weeks head in water and learning basic strokes. Integrated Youth Kickball Central Special School Parent should be prepared to enter the Middle and High School youth of all #410033 Fri 6:30-9:00pm Apr 8 water with your youth. abilities. Come play on our new field in Ruth P. Eason Special School Age 6 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks a friendly game of school yard kickball. #410043 Fri 6:30 - 9:00pm Apr 8 #416013 Thu 5:30-6:30pm Mar 10 Shirt included in fee. Age 12-21, $50 - 10 Weeks North Arundel Aquatic Center #457103 Thu 6:30-8:30pm Apr 7 All participants must be toilet trained. Aqua Relief for Adults No swim diapers. Youth must be able Saturday Afternoon Sports A great new program for adults with to swim 25 yards and acclimate to loud Youth of all abilities, siblings and friends joint or back pain. Includes low impact environment and cold water. welcome. movement in a warm water pool. Age 6-21, $50 - 10 Weeks Age 21 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks Transition Swim Team Prep Ruth P. Eason Special School Youth with strong strokes who are ready Adaptive Soccer/Kickball #416043 Thu 6:30-7:30pm Mar 10 for lap swimming of a more competitive #457113 Sat 1:00-2:00pm Apr 9 nature. Clinic Adaptive Lacrosse Swim Programs for Age 10 - up, $90 - 6 Weeks #457123 Sat 2:30-3:30pm Apr 9 #416103 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Mar 9 Youth and Adults Adaptive Bocce Ball Swim programs for youth and adults Stroke Development #457133 Sat 4:00-5:00pm Apr 9 with various disabilities. Parent/ Youth who have stroke skills but need Caregiver must be available to be in the more practice and instruction. Integrated Adult Softball pool the first night during assessments. Age 10 - up, $90 - 6 Weeks Join us on our new rubber surface field 1:1 ratio relationships will require #416023 Wed 6:30-8:00pm Mar 9 for a fun friendly experience. Adults parent/caregiver participation as of all abilities are welcome. Teams Leisure Lap Swim determined by the instructor. Parent/ are welcome to sign up as a group or Lap and social swimming for “Special Caregiver must provide escort to and individual players without a team will be Olympics” oriented swimmers. from pool area and locker room. assigned to a team. Team should have Age 18 - up, $60 - 6 Weeks varied abilities. Players should be able #416123 Wed 7:00-8:00pm Mar 9 Ruth P. Eason Special School to support each other in play. Please Intramural Fins - Swim Team contact Wendy Scarborough 410-222- Child and Parent Aquatic Safety A Swim Team experience for all abilities 7313 for registration information. (Not Safety skills and water exploration for at any swimming level. available for online registration) Team children. Parents participation in pool $60 - 6 Weeks Fee: $100 for 10 player roster; additional required. Age 8-13 players $10 each. Fee includes shirt. Age 3 - 6, $60 - 6 Weeks #416133 Wed 5:30-6:30pm Apr 27 Age 18 - up, $10 - 10 Weeks #416003 Tue 5:30-6:30pm Mar 8 Age 14-up #457513 Team Fee Apr 10 #416143 Wed 6:30-7:30pm Apr 27 #458503 Individual Apr 10 www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 17 North & South County Recreation Centers

North County South County 196 Hammonds Lane 4510 Owensville-Sudley Road Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 Harwood, MD 20776 Director: Jamie Hurman-Cougnet Director: Nancy DellaGiustina, Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am- Assistant Director: Cara Miller 12:00pm, 6:00-8:30pm, Office Open: Mon - Fri 6:00- Phone: 410-222-0036 9:00pm, Phone: 410-222-1515

Crafty Kiddos South County Center Fabulous Fours and Fives Come create crazy crafts at Crafty This class will concentrate on both Kiddos! Each week, children will create Terrific Twos social skills and the basic skills needed 3-4 unique arts and crafts projects. Come play with other terrific two year for kindergarten. This class will include Various projects will be completed, olds! Children will play, share in circle such activities as story and craft, cooking including paintings, collages and time, have a snack and even make a and sign language to name a few. The etchings. craft in each class. children must supply their own lunch. Age 2-4 w/Adult, $35 - 6 Weeks Age 2 w/adult, $35 - 6 Weeks Age 4-5, $270 - 6 Weeks #868503 Wed 12:00-1:00pm Mar 16 #868303 Thu 10:15-11:15am Apr 14 #968023 Mon/Wed 9:00am-2:00pm Mar 23 #868513 Wed 12:00-1:00pm May 4 #868300 Thu 10:15-11:15am Jun 2 #868500 Wed 12:00-1:00pm Jun 22 #868310 Thu 10:15-11:15am Jul 21 Kinder Prep This class is an opportunity to Petite Picasso Tremendous Threes sharpen skills that will be needed for Paint and various painting techniques Three year olds will get their first taste of Kindergarten. We will work on both will be highlighted as we explore art “school” in this hour-long class. Children social and educational development. in this parent- child interactive class. will have playtime, share in circle and The class will include segments in Children will create age appropriate story time, have a snack and make a Physical Education, Spanish, Rhythmic art projects using techniques used by craft every class. Weekly themes will Music and more! Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh. focus on various early learning skills. Age 4-5, $360 - 8 Weeks Age 4-5 w/adult, $40 - 6 Weeks Age 3 , $45 - 6 Weeks #968033 Tue/Thu 9:00am-2:00pm Mar 15 #868013 Mon 12:00-1:00pm Mar 14 #868403 Thu 9:00-10:00am Apr 14 #868400 Thu 9:00-10:00am Jun 2 Preschool Exploration Fun #868410 Thu 9:00-10:00am Ju1 21 Rec and Tots - All Classes This class centers on social interaction, In our preschool program, your children structured activities and creative play. will learn while having fun! Program Under 5 Club They will learn by exploring through will emphasize creative movement, Children under 5 and an adult are structured activities in art, music and arts & crafts and fun & games. Children invited to come play and socialize at movement. must be at least 3 years old and toilet our “Under 5 Club” playgroup. Play Age 3-5, $135 - 6 Weeks trained when class begins. Bring birth equipment, craft projects and snacks #968003 Mon/Wed 9:00-11:30am Mar 23 certificates on the first day. Fee includes will be provided. Don’t wait to register a snack. because this class fills up very quickly! Preschool Play Age 2-5 w/adult, $25 - 10 Weeks Age 3-5, $70 - 8 Weeks This class is for social interaction and #868003 Tue 10:00am-12:00pm Mar 1 #868113 Wed 9:00-11:30am Mar 30 supervised creative play. This class #868143 Tue 10:00am-12:00pm May 24 #868123 Fri 9:00-11:30am Apr 1 helps the young child to become #868103 Mon 9:00-11:30am Mar 28 independent. Age 3-5, $210 - 8 Weeks Wee Ones Age 3 - 5, $180 - 8 Weeks #868133 M/W/F 9:00-11:30am Mar 28 Activities for one-year old children, #968013 Fri 9:00-11:30am Mar 18 including songs, play and crafts. Age 12 - 23 mos, $35 - 6 Weeks #868203 Thu 11:45am-12:30pm Apr 14 #868200 Thu 11:45am-12:30pm Jun 2 #868210 Thu 11:45am-12:30pm Jul 21

18 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Summer Camps 2011 SummerSummer Camps 2011 Summer Camps 2011 Summer CampsSummer Camp

Camps 2011Summer Summer2011 Fun Centers Summer Day Camps CampsFREE! 2011CampsTeens on the Go! Camp FairS Summer Camp Bus Routes Severna Park High School Wilderness Challenge Camp Saturday, March 5, 2011 10:00am2011Summer - 1:00pm Fantastically Fabulous 2011 Fun Camp and South River High School Summer Specialty Camps Saturday, April 2, 2011 10:00am - 1:00pm Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Camps Join us forCamps a showcase of our Summer 2011Summer School Age Child Care summer camps and recreation programs. We’ll answer any Adaptive Integrated Summer Programs questions you might have. Register for our summer programs Summeron site. camps 2011 Fun Activities And Crafts For Kids! Camps410-222-7313, Summer www.aacounty.org/RecParks/recreation_programs/index.cfm Camps Summer School Age Child Care: 410-222-7856, www.aacounty.org/RecParks/childcare/index.cfm Jug Bay Wetlands Santuary’s Camp: 410-741-9330, www.jugbay.org

Summer www.aacounty.org/recparks Camps ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and2011 Parks ✦ Spring 2011 19 2011Summer Camps Summer Fun Centers Pre-School, School-Age and Pre-Teen Summer Fun Centers are filled with fun and excitement for children. The hours of operation are 7:30am to 3:00pm and extended hours, from 3:00 to 5:30pm, available at selected sites. The fun at each location is planned around a variety of themes. Daily activities include sports, arts and crafts, action-packed indoor and outdoor games, special events and field trips. Field trip fees are included in registration fee. Lunch period is supervised, but the children are required to provide their own food and drink. Refrigeration is not available. Bus transportation is not provided. Certain sites do not have air-conditioning. All centers will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. For details and registration information, visit www.aacounty.org/recparks/recreation/sfc.cfm or call 410-222-7313 Summer Fun Center Locations — One Child (OC); 2nd Child Same Family (FD) North County Jun 20 - Aug 5 South County Jun 20 - Aug 5 Central County Jun 20 - Aug 5 Grades K-1 Regular Hours Grades K-1 Regular Hours Grades K-1 Regular Hours 7:30am – 3:00pm 7:30am – 3:00pm 7:30am – 3:00pm $540 (OC); $530 (FD) $540 (OC); $530 (FD) $540 (OC); $530 (FD) #380010 Fort Smallwood Elementary #280040 Mayo Elementary #280010 Crofton Elementary #380020 Glendale Elementary #280050 Davidsonville Elementary #280020 Severna Park Elementary #380030 High Point Elementary #280060 South County Recreation Ctr. #280030 Oak Hill Elementary #380040 Jacobsville Elementary #280070 Deale Elementary #380080 Severn Elementary #380050 Lake Shore Elementary Grades 2-4 regular Hours #380090 Belvedere Elementary #380060 Solley Elementary 7:30am – 3:00pm #380100 Cape St. Claire Elementary #380070 Lindale Elementary $440 (OC); $430 (FD) #380110 Jones Elementary Grades 2-6 regular Hours #281040 Mayo Elementary Grades 2-6 regular Hours 7:30am – 3:00pm #281050 Davidsonville Elementary 7:30am – 3:00pm $440 (OC); $430 (FD) #281060 South County Recreation Ctr. $440 (OC); $430 (FD) #381010 Fort Smallwood Elementary #281070 Deale Elementary #381110 Jones Elementary #381030 High Point Elementary Grades 4-6 regular Hours Grades 2-4 regular Hours #381050 Lake Shore Elementary 7:30am-3:00pm 7:30am – 3:00pm #381060 Solley Elementary $540 (OC); $530 (FD) $440 (OC); $430 (FD) Grades 2-4 regular Hours #282040 Mayo Elementary #281010 Crofton Elementary 7:30am – 3:00pm #282050 Davidsonville Elementary #281020 Severna Park Elementary $440 (OC); $430 (FD) #282060 South County Recreation Ctr. #281030 Oak Hill Elementary #381020 Glendale Elementary #282070 Deale Elementary #381080 Severn Elementary #381040 Jacobsville Elementary Grades K-6 extended Hours #381090 Belvedere Elementary #381070 Lindale Elementary 3:00– 5:30pm #381100 Cape St. Claire Elementary Grades 4-6 regular Hours $250 (OC); $240 (FD) Grades 4-6 regular Hours 7:30am-3:00pm #283040 Mayo Elementary 7:30am-3:00pm $540 (OC); $530 (FD) #283050 Davidsonville Elementary $540 (OC); $530 (FD) #382020 Glendale Elementary #283060 South County Recreation Ctr. #282010 Crofton Elementary #382040 Jacobsville Elementary #283070 Deale Elementary #282020 Severna Park Elementary #382070 Lindale Elementary #282030 Oak Hill Elementary Grades K-6 extended Hours Children entering #382080 Severn Elementary 3:00– 5:30pm Kindergarten in August of 2011 #382090 Belvedere Elementary $250 (OC); $240 (FD) are eligible to attend Summer Fun #382100 Cape St. Claire Elementary #383010 Fort Smallwood Elementary Centers. The fee includes extra staff Grades K-6 extended Hours #383020 Glendale Elementary for the younger children. 3:00– 5:30pm #383030 High Point Elementary $250 (OC); $240 (FD) #383040 Jacobsville Elementary About Pre-Teen Fun Centers . . . #283010 Crofton Elementary #383050 Lake Shore Elementary Children entering grades 5 & 6 must #283020 Severna Park Elementary #383060 Solley Elementary attend the Pre-Teen Center. Children #283030 Oak Hill Elementary #383070 Lindale Elementary entering 4th grade may attend either #383080 Severn Elementary the SFC or Pre-Teen Center. The Pre- #383090 Belvedere Elementary Teen Center’s activities will be more #383100 Cape St. Claire Elementary challenging and age appropriate, #383110 Jones Elementary and offer several field trips. Grades 1-6 regular Hours 8:00am-12:00pm ($275) #384000 Ulmstead Beach 20 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Summer Day Camps At Downs Park and Quiet Waters Park Summer Day Camps are full-day camps for children entering grades K-6. Activities include arts and crafts, nature, sports, music and drama, active games, swimming, field trips, special theme days and MORE! Pre-Teen camps offer more challenging and age-appropriate activities, and an additional field trip for each session. Bus transportation offered, see page 23 for information and route listings. Extended hours will be offered for an additional fee. Family discount applies to additional children within the same family. All centers are closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. For camp and registration information, visit ww.aacounty.org/recparks/recreation/daycamps.cfm or call 410-222-7313. Downs Park Day Camp Quiet Waters Park Day Camp 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

Two-week sessions. One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) Two-week sessions. One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) Fee includes swim lessons Entering Grades K-1 8:30am-4:00pm Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185010 $315 (OC) $305 (FD) Entering Grades K-1 8:30am-4:00pm Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185030 $300 (OC) $290 (FD) Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189010 $345 (OC) $335 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185050 $315 (OC) $305 (FD) Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189030 $330 (OC) $320 (FD) All three sessions #185070 $850 (OC) $820 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189050 $345 (OC) $335 (FD) Entering Grades 2-4 8:30am-4:00pm All three sessions #189070 $890 (OC) $860 (FD) Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185110 $305 (OC) $295 (FD) Entering Grades 2-4 8:30am-4:00pm Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185130 $290 (OC) $280 (FD) Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189110 $330 (OC) $320 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185150 $305 (OC) $295 (FD) Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189130 $315 (OC) $305 (FD) All three sessions #185170 $820 (OC) $790 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189150 $330 (OC) $320 (FD) Entering Grades 5-6 8:30am-4:00pm All three sessions #189170 $860 (OC) $830 (FD) Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185210 $325 (OC) $315 (FD) Entering Grades 5-6 8:30am-4:00pm Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185230 $310 (OC) $300 (FD) Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189210 $350 (OC) $340 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185250 $325 (OC) $315 (FD) Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189230 $335 (OC) $325 (FD) All three sessions #185270 $880 (OC) $850 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189250 $350 (OC) $340 (FD) AM Extended Care 7:30-8:30am All three sessions #189270 $920 (OC) $890 (FD) Downs Park (Arcadia Pavillion) AM Extended Care 7:30-8:30am Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185510 $60 per session Quiet Waters Park (Red Maple Comfort Station) Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185530 $60 per session Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189510 $60 per session Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185550 $60 per session Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189530 $60 per session All three sessions #185570 $180 three sessions Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189550 $60 per session PM Extended Care 4:00-5:30pm All three sessions #189570 $180 three sessions Oak Hill ES PM Extended Care 4:00-5:30pm Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185610 $60 per session Quiet Waters Park Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185630 $60 per session Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189610 $60 per session Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185650 $60 per session Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189630 $60 per session All three sessions #185670 $180 three sessions Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189650 $60 per session Jacobsville ES All three sessions #189670 $180 three sessions Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185710 $60 per session Davidsonville ES Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185730 $60 per session Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189710 $60 per session Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185750 $60 per session Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189730 $60 per session All three sessions #185770 $180 three sessions Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189750 $60 per session Severn ES All three sessions #189770 $180 three sessions Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185810 $60 per session Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185830 $60 per session Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185850 $60 per session All three sessions #185870 $180 three sessions Belvedere ES Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #185910 $60 per session Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #185930 $60 per session See summer day camp slideshow at Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #185950 $60 per session www.aacounty.org/recparks All three sessions #185970 $180 three sessions  www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 21 Teens on the Go! At Downs Park, Quiet Waters Park, Kinder Farm Park and Crofton MS Teens on the Go! Camps are action-packed ... with most days on the go. Teens enjoy activities such as skating, golfing, swim- ming, bowling and more. Field trips may include Six Flags, Kings Dominion, Ocean City and Hershey Park. Bus transportation offered for Downs Park Teen and Quiet Waters Teen, see page 25 for information and route listings. Family discount applies to additional children within the same family. All centers are closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. For camp and registration information, visit www.aacounty.org/recparks/recreation/teen.cfm or call 410-222-7313.

Downs Park Teen Camp Crofton Teen Camp (at Crofton Middle School) 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 2301 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD 21114

One-week sessions One-week sessions Entering Grades 7-10 8:30am-4:00pm Entering Grades 7-10 8:30am-4:00pm Jun 20 – Jun 24 (session 1) #185410 $205 Jun 20 – Jun 24 (session 1) #187410 $205 Jun 27 – Jul 1 (session 2) #185420 $205 Jun 27 – Jul 1 (session 2) #187420 $205 Jul 5 – Jul 8 (session 3) #185430 $200 Jul 5 – Jul 8 (session 3) #187430 $200 Jul 11 – Jul 15 (session 4) #185440 $205 Jul 11 – Jul 15 (session 4) #187440 $205 Jul 18 – Jul 22 (session 5) #185450 $205 Jul 18 – Jul 22 (session 5) #187450 $205 Jul 25 – Jul 29 (session 6) #185460 $205 Jul 25 – Jul 29 (session 6) #187460 $205 All six sessions #185470 $1225 Aug 1 – Aug 5 (session 7) #187470 $205 Extended hours available, see page 21 All seven sessions #187480 $1430

Severna Park Teen Camp (at Kinder Farm Park) Quiet Waters Teen Camp 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

One-week sessions Two-week sessions. One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) Entering Grades 7-10 8:30am-4:00pm Entering Grades 7-10 8:30am-4:00pm Jun 20 – Jun 24 (session 1) #186410 $205 Jun 20 – Jul 1 (session 1) #189410 $410 (OC) $400 (FD) Jun 27 – Jul 1 (session 2) #186420 $205 Jul 5 – Jul 15 (session 2) #189430 $390 (OC) $390 (FD) Jul 5 – Jul 8 (session 3) #186430 $200 Jul 18 – Jul 29 (session 3) #189450 $410 (OC) $400 (FD) Jul 11 – Jul 15 (session 4) #186440 $205 All three sessions #189470 $1165 (OC) $1145 (FD) Jul 18 – Jul 22 (session 5) #186450 $205 Extended hours available, see page 21 Jul 25 – Jul 29 (session 6) #186460 $205 Aug 1 – Aug 5 (session 7) #186470 $205 All seven sessions #185480 $1430 Cedar Morris Extended Hours Summer Camp Extended care will be offered at Severna Park Summer Camp is filled with fun and Teen Camp only. Morning hours 7:30-8:30am and excitement for children. The fun is afternoon hours 4:00-5:00pm. The fee for extended planned around a variety of themes. care will include both morning and afternoon hours Daily activities include sports, arts and for $30 per session. crafts, action-packed indoor and outdoor #186610 session 1 games. Lunch period is supervised, #186620 session 2 box lunch will be provided by Board of #186630 session 3 Education. Refrigeration is not available. #186640 session 4 Bus transportation is not provided. Camp #186650 session 5 will be closed on Monday, July 4th in #186660 session 6 observance of Independence Day. #186670 session 7 Grade 1 – 6, $275 – 7 Weeks #186680 all seven sessions Cedar Morris Community Camp #384010 Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm Jun 20

22 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Wilderness Challenge Camp At Kinder Farm Park The Wilderness Challenge Camp is a camp for boys and girls ages 9 -13 at Kinder Farm Park from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Activities may include: rock climbing, fishing, kayaking, white water rafting, and a ropes course. Thursdays will be an extended day requiring parents to pick at Kinder Farm Park at 6:00pm. Campers must provide their own daypacks. Campers should bring a bag lunch and extra water each day. Participants will receive a detailed information packet about the camp upon receipt of their registration forms. All registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Kinder Farm Park 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108 One-week sessions. Ages 9 - 13 8:30am-4:00pm Aug 1 - Aug 5 #186210 $410 Aug 15 - 19 #186220 $410 Fantastically Fabulous Fun Camp At North County and South County Recreation Centers Need a few more weeks of camp? Kids end the summer with this specialized camp of Fantastically Fabulous Fun! Activities may include specialized art projects, such as ceramics, decorative painting and a variety of challenging crafts; fitness may include fun active games, dancercise, special demos and participation in aerobic workouts, such as kickboxing and swimming. Field trips, board games, contests, wacky theme days and more! For camp and registration information, visit www. aacounty.org/recparks/recreation/fabulous.cfm North County Recreation Center South County Recreation Center 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 4510 Owensville-Sudley Road, Harwood, MD 20776 One-week sessions. One-week sessions. Entering Grades 1-8 7:00am-6:00pm Entering Grades 1-8 7:00am-6:00pm Aug 1 - 5 (session 1) #188010 $150 Aug 1 - 5 (session 1) #188110 $150 Aug 8 - 12 (session 2) #188020 $150 Aug 8 - 12 (session 2) #188120 $150 Aug 15 - 19 (session 3) #188030 $150 Aug 15 - 19 (session 3) #188130 $150 Summer Camp Bus Routes Bus pick-up and drop-off are offered for your child for an additional fee of $30 for one week and $60 for two weeks at the following camps: Downs Park Day Camp and Quiet Waters Park Day Camp. All bus routes are tentative and subject to change. For a complete listing of pick-up and return times visit www.aacounty.org/ recparks/recreation/bus.cfm

Downs Park Day Camp Route A - North Glen ES, Linthicum ES, Corkran MS, Glen Burnie HS, Marley MS, Camp BUS Route B - AACC (stadium lot), Belvedere ES, Sunset ES, Jacobsville ES, Camp ROUTES Route C - Maryland City Library, Severn ES, Quarterfield ES, Old Mill HS, George Fox MS, Camp Downs Park and

Route D - Arundel HS, Benfield ES, Severna Park HS, Lake Waterford Park, Camp Quiet Waters Park Quiet Waters Day Camp Route A - Crofton ES, Davidsonville Park and Ride, Arundel Swim Center, Camp Route B - Davidsonville ES, Central ES, Edgewater ES, Rolling Knolls ES, Camp Route C - Safeway (Rt.2 North and Arnold Station Road), M&T Bank (Bay Dale Drive), Cape St Claire ES, Germantown ES, Camp Route D - Pace Way, Food Rite (Old IGA in Deale), Lothian ES, Southern HS, Riva Fire Hall, Camp www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 23 Summer Specialty Camps Extended Care is available at sites where Summer Fun Centers are held, for an additional $35.00 per week. Please contact our Registration Office for more information at 410-222-7313.

Enrichment Camps Babysitting Basics Learn how to find babysitting jobs, how to recognize age appropriate behavior, how to handle safety issues and what activities to do with the children. This Shipley’s Choice ES Science In Motion program is certified by the American Full Day $300 Discover how things move with Safety and Health Institute. This course #183070 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jul 25 science. Take apart pellets to see what will also include First Aid information Half Day $175 an owl cannot digest. View the world and CPR certification. A certificate of #183080 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 25 through a camera obscura that you completion will be issued to all who #183090 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm Jul 25 make yourself. Join a team of camper successfully complete the course. engineers and build bridges, domes, Participants must provide their own Davidsonville ES cubes and pyramids. Assemble and snack and drink. Instructor: Sheri Price Full Day $300 control pulleys, levers, catapults and Grades 7 –10, $85 – 4 days #183100 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Aug 8 simple machines. Make your own Severna Park HS Half Day $175 sidewalk chalk, crystal gardens and #183000 M-Th 9:00am - 12:00pm Jun 27 #183110 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Aug 8 chromatography-dyed T- Shirt. Please Lake Waterford Park – Ranger Station #183120 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm Aug 8 bring your own lunch, drink and snack. #183010 M-Th 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 11 Grades 1 - 5, $260 - 1 week #183020 M-Th 1:00 -4:00pm Jul 11 Severna Park ES North Arundel Aquatic Center Science Camps #183190 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 #183030 M-Th 9:00am - 12:00pm Aug 15 Crofton ES Mad Science Camp #183200 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Chess Red Hot Robots Davidsonville ES Spend a week playing and learning Learn about the uses of robots in the #183210 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25 about chess from the Silver Knights world. Spend time playing with our chess coaches! Our coaches are highly super cool red-hot robots. Use your Secret Agent - CSI rated professional chess instructors. skills to build your very own working Suspects, schematics and sleuths…oh Campers are broken up into groups by robot to take home to “live” with you. my. Connect the dots using science skill level, so we accept anyone from Participants must provide their own to help solve a crime in this hands total beginners up through experienced lunch and drink. There is a $20.00 –on investigation of the science of and highly rated tournament players. material fee payable to the instructor on sleuthing. Uncover the science involved Each camper receives a T-Shirt and a the first day of class. Please bring your in evidence gathering, analysis and tournament style chess set. Activities own lunch, drink and snack. fingerprint detection. Enhance your include learning opening tactics, Grades 2 - 5, $260 - 1 week recall and observation skills and learn endgames, studying master games, Lake Shore ES how to use spy equipment. Please playing games against fellow students #183130 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 bring your own lunch, drink and snack. and analyzing each student’s games. Oak Hill ES Grades 1 - 5, $260 - 1 week Campers must provide their own lunch #183140 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Oak Hill ES drink and snack. Belvedere ES #183220 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Grades K-9 #183150 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Crofton ES Severn River MS Crofton ES #183230 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25 Full Day $240 #183160 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 Davidsonville ES #183040 Tue-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Jul 5 Davidsonville ES #183240 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 Half Day $140 #183170 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 #183050 Tue-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 5 Severn ES #183060 Tue-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm Jul 5 #183180 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25

24 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Crime Scene and Chemistry Summer Dance Camp Mad Science introduces you to life Both Summer Dance Camps will include in the form of cells and organs and ballet, tap and jazz technique. They to how the science behind life can will also provide time for younger help you solve a crime! Discover the students to use their imaginations and secrets behind batteries and design bodies as one in creative movement, marshmallow molecules! Conduct and for older students to study various electricity and power a Mad Science forms of modern technique and work whirligig. Experience blood pumping on choreography. Participants must through the heart and air moving Superhero Camp provide their own snack and drink. through the lungs. Use ooey-gooey Join forces with Spirit Unlimited to Instructor: Laura Hedderick ingredients to build a model cell & use expand your child’s imagination and $125 – 1 week your own traits to decode & decipher help them become the ultimate North County Recreation Center your DNA. Please bring your own lunch, superhero. Each Superhero will have Ages 6-10 drink and snack. the opportunity to pick out a costume #184180 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Aug 1 Grades 1 - 5, $260 - 1 week of the day and make crafts that help Ages 11-18 MORE >>> them defeat the villains. We will also #184190 Mon-Fri 1:00-4:00pm Aug 1 Davidsonville ES keep the young hero active throughout #183260 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 the day with action packed activities Princess Camp Crofton ES and sports. Participants must provide You are hereby cordially invited to #183270 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 their own snack and drink. attend the Royal Ballerina Princess Deale ES Ages 4 - 6, $165 – 1 week Summer Academy. Each week we will #183280 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Severn River MS (Cafeteria) learn wonderful, exciting new dance Oak Hill ES #183320 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jun 20 forms: Ballet, Creative Movement, #183290 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25 Lake Waterford Park (ranger station) and Tap. We will also have a Princess Belvedere ES #183330 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 18 themed art time and a Royal Tea Party #183300 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 South County Recreation Center (please bring own snack) every day! #183340 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Aug 8 $125 – 1 week North County Rec. Center Imagination Camps Ages 3-5 Sport Camps #184200 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 13 Performance Camp #184230 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Aug 15 A day camp experience that culminates Tae Kwon Do Camp Ages 5-7 in a performance Friday afternoon Master the basics of this Olympic sport #184210 Mon-Fri 9:00am -12:00pm Jun 20 for family and friends to marvel! from the U.S. Tae Kwon Do Union’s #184220 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Aug 8 Participants should bring lunch and teacher of the Year, Master Chien drink daily, a mid-morning snack will Vuong. Learn discipline, self-control Jump Bunch be provided. Children will experience and respect for self and others and A FUN non-competitive camp for singing, dancing and drama along with techniques for dealing with bullies. children to learn more about fitness regular camp activities. Work out in bare feet on Olympic mats. and the fundamentals of skill play and Grades 1 - 9, $215 – 1 week Participants must provide their own sports. It helps build self-esteem, a Davidsonville United Methodist Church lunch, snack and drink. healthy body and a life-long love of (819 West Central Ave., Davidsonville) Grades 1 - 6, $210 - 1 week sports. All participants are encouraged Drama Track Vuong’s Tae Kwon Do Fitness Center to bring a large water bottle and snack. #183310 Mon - Fri 9:00am – 3:00pm Jun 27 (1041 Route 3 North, Crofton) Ages 5 - 7, $130 – 1 week #184100 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Jun 20 Severna Park HS (cafe) Ceramic Camp #184110 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Jun 27 #184240 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jun 27 Kids learn all aspects of ceramics #184120 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Jul 11 Crofton MS starting with clay and molds all the way #184130 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Jul 18 #184250 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 18 to firing in the kiln. #184140 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Jul 25 Deale ES Age 8 - up, $100 - 1 Week #184150 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Aug 1 #184260 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm Jul 25 North County Recreation Center #184160 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Aug 8 #880000 Mon-Fri 6:00-7:30pm Jul 18 #184170 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm Aug 15

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Summer Skateboard Camp Super Summer Science Radical dude! A camp for beginner Institute through intermediate skateboard Your child will learn to think like daVinci riders. Learn to push, ride, tac-turn, and explore like Einstein as they enrich olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in, skate their knowledge and application park etiquette and more. Camp is held of science in a hands-on inductive at Sawmill Skate Park. Campers must environment. Your budding scientist bring skateboard, skate board helmet, will explore the scientific method, knee and elbow pads, water and snack learn to form a hypothesis, conduct labeled in cooler. experiments, monitor variables, and Instructors: American Inline. record and interpret data and its all FUN! Sawmill Creek Park Campers must provide their own lunch, Age 6-13, $175 - 1 Week snacks and drinks. #349000 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm Jun 20 $250 – 1 week #349020 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm Aug 1 Shipley’s Choice ES Age 6-13, $140 - 1 Week Ages 3-4 #349010 Tue-Fri 9:00am-12:30pm Jul 5 #183390 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Cheerleading Camp Ages 5-6 Develop your talents in cheerleading #183400 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 during this week long program. Enrichment Camps Instruction in jumps, partner stunts, Creative Literature, Speech cheers, chants and dance is provided Young Scientists, Old and Drama by experienced cheerleaders from Spirit Bones: Dino Camp Students will explore different styles Unlimited. Please bring your own lunch, Students will be actively engaged in of writing and emotional expression drink and snack. hands-on paleontology experiences used in stories from around the world Grades 1-7, $160 as they study the dinosaurs in the as they learn how to present literary North County Recreation Center Mesozoic Era. All students will conduct works through drama and speech, #184270 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm Jun 20 an archeological dig and reconstruct communicating with expression and their own dinosaur to be displayed in emotion. We make learning fun! Beginning Tennis Camp the FASTRACKIDS Museum. Campers Campers must provide their own lunch, Instruction will be provided by the must provide their own lunch, snacks snacks and drinks. Annapolis Tennis Club. Participants and drinks. $250 – 1 week will learn the ins and outs of the tennis $250 – 1 week Shipley’s Choice Es basics including serve, forehand, Shipley’s Choice ES Ages 3-4 backhand, foot work, strategy of the Ages 3-4 #183410 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 game, singles and doubles. Only #183350 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 Ages 5-6 practice makes perfect. All participants Ages 5-6 #183420 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 are encouraged to bring a large water #183360 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 bottle and snacks. Spanish Immersion I Ages 6 - 17, $170 - 1 week Destination Constellation Children will learn conversational Annapolis HS Students will take a virtual trip to the Spanish and experience the rich culture #184280 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 8 moon as they learn about the planets, and traditions of countries where Broadneck HS stars and the life of an astronaut. Spanish is spoken. Explore customs, #184290 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 8 Students will build their own spaceship, holidays, food and geography through South River HS launch rockets and make an astronaut hands on activities which engage art, #184300 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 11:30am Aug 8 helmet. Campers must provide their music and creativity. We make learning

own lunch, snacks and drinks. fun! Campers must provide their own Pee Wee Tennis $225– 4 days lunch, snacks and drinks. Ages 4 - 5, $85 - 1 week Shipley’s Choice ES $250 – 1 week Annapolis HS Ages 3-4 Shipley’s Choice ES #184310 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:00am Aug 8 #183370 Tue-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 5 Ages 6-8 Broadneck HS Ages 5-6 #183430 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 #184320 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:00am Aug 8 #183380 Tue-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 5 Ages 9-10 South River HS #183440 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 #184330 Mon - Fri 9:00 - 10:00am Aug 8

26 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Spanish Immersion II Innovative and Creative This course reinforces the language Math II skills acquired in Spanish Immersion This course is a sequel to Innovative I and continues to build on reading and Creative Math I. It is an adaptation and writing skills engaging students of the key elements of the gifted and with related art, music and other hands talented math curriculum for grades on activities. We make learning fun! four and five. We have designed Campers must provide their own lunch, our instructional delivery to employ snacks and drinks. scientific method, art and bodily KidzArt: Art for All! $225 – 4 days kinesthetic activities to meet the needs Join us in a place where you can relax Shipley’s Choice ES of all students and prepare them for and create, because as any KidzArtist Ages 6-8 the rigor of higher math and it’s all fun. knows, “your artwork doesn’t have to #183450 Tue-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 5 Campers must provide their own lunch, be perfect!” We have big plans in store Ages 9-10 snacks and drinks. for our Art For All group, including #183460 Tue-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 5 Ages 9-10, $250 – 1 week sculpture, watercolor, chalk and oil Shipley’s Choice ES pastels, printmaking and mixed media Innovative and Creative #183480 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 with projects that pack a lot of WOW! Math I Proudly present your work at a brief Students will learn number relationships, Music Camp art show on Friday. Campers will be algebraic patterns, proportions and Children will move, sing, pretend and grouped by age. There is a $25.00 probability through hands on activities share their love of music that engages material fee payable to the instructor on which exercise art, music and bodily memory, cognitive development, the first day of class. Please bring your kinesthetic learning and application learning skills and how to express own lunch, drink and snack. of the scientific method. This course is emotion. Children will explore Ages 5-11, $260 – 1 week designed to build the learning patterns instruments, learn musical terms and Severna Park ES that will foster a love for math and lead have fun creating their own music. #183500 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 to success in higher math. We make Campers must provide their own lunch, Davidsonville ES learning fun! Campers must provide snacks and drinks. #183510 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 their own lunch, snacks and drinks. Ages 3-5, $250 – 1 week Belvedere ES Ages 6-8, $250 – 1 week Shipley’s Choice ES #183520 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 Shipley’s Choice ES #183490 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 Crofton ES #183470 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 #183530 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1

Colonial Kids Summer Program at Historic London Town and Garden 839 London Town Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 Experience early American life firsthand. Participants complete a week full of authentic hands-on activities, including shooting a flintlock musket, making beeswax candles, playing colonial games, writing with quill and ink, touring the 18th century seaport of London Town, cooking meals over an open fires and many others. All supplies and materials included. Participants wear authentic colonial clothing all week. Delicious full-course meals and beverages are provided each day. Before and after care provided on a case-by-case basis. Call 866-354-6856, email at [email protected] or visit www.ColonialCamp.com for information and to register. One-week sessions Grades 1-7, 9:00am-3:00pm Jun 20 - 24 9:00am-3:00pm $259 Jul 18 - 22 9:00am-3:00pm $259 Jul 11 - 15 9:00am-3:00pm $259 Jul 25 - 29 9:00am-3:00pm $259

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Summer Art Studio with KidzArt: Wild Things KidzArt Grab your jungle hats -- we’re going Clay! Papier-mâché! “Glass” sculpture! on a safari! Check out all kinds of cool Do you love art almost as much as creatures and the places they live. Learn you love summer? At Art Studio camp, how to draw some of your favorite you’ll make a masterpiece every day as animals—anyone can be an artist! Try you bring your artistic skills to the next some bold patterns, colors and crazy level. Through guided projects, our animal designs. Wild Things artists will experienced instructors will show you be encouraged to experiment with a how to use perspective, color, shading wide variety of media, including three- and texture to achieve amazing results dimensional sculpture, unique surfaces in your drawings and paintings. Proudly and more. There is a $25.00 material fee present your work at a brief art show on payable to the instructor on the first day Friday. Campers will be grouped by age. of class. Please bring your own lunch, There is a $25.00 material fee payable drink and snack. to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 5-11, $260 – 1 week Please bring your own lunch, drink Crofton ES and snack. #183600 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 Magical Fun Ages 5-11, $260 – 1 week Oak Hill ES Attention Beginning Wizards! Younger Crofton ES #183610 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 children learn magic tricks as well as #183540 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Davidsonville ES puppetry and magic-themed craft Belvedere ES #183620 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 projects. This course aims to develop #183550 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Deale ES art appreciation, overcome stage fright Davidsonville ES #183630 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 and build kinesthetic skills with magic #183560 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25 props. All supplies included in the cost. Oak Hill ES Dolls, Dolls, Dolls! Campers must provide their own snacks, #183570 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 Calling all American Girls! Whether she lunch and beverages. Staff to participant is from Target or New York your 18” doll ratio: 1:10. TeenzArt Fashion Forward: deserves the best and you’re just the Ages 5-7 - $175 – 1 week Design Challenge creative, caring friend to make it happen! Lake Shore ES #183680 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Does your teen or tween love Fashion? Get your doll ready for camp every day Davidsonville ES With TeenzArt Fashion Forward no and bring her along. Each day we will #183690 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 experience is necessary! All you need start with a doll fashion show and then is a passion for fashion! Campers we will tap into your innovative thinking will practice sketching techniques, and artistic talents to create special items Magic Performance develop personal artistic styles and for you and your doll. Every day will Focusing primarily on the Performance create original fashion designs through include time for books because your doll Art of Magic, students train in a variety fun and encouraging “inspiration loves to read and learn. We’ll finish our of forms of magic: sleight of hand, challenges. There is a $25.00 material fee week with a fashion show and a fabulous mentalism, apparatus and coin, as well payable to the instructor on the first day tea party. There is a $25.00 material fee as learning the basics of what it means of class, which includes your camper’s payable to the instructor on the first day to be a magician. A variety of magical own sketchbook, game, fabric and of class. Please bring your own lunch, games, craft projects and activities quality art supplies. Please bring your drink and snack. accompany serious magic instruction. own lunch, drink and snack. Ages 6-11, $260 – 1 week A culminating performance allows Ages 10-15, $275 – 1 week Oak Hill ES students to perform an effect they Crofton ES #183640 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 have mastered in a close-up setting #183580 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Crofton ES for parent and friends. All supplies Severna Park ES #183650 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 included. Campers must provide their #183590 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 Lake Shore ES own snacks, lunch and beverages. Staff #183660 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 to participant ratio: 1:10. Davidsonville ES Ages 5-7- $175 – 1 week #183670 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 8 Oak Hill ES #183700 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 Deale ES #183710 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20

28 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Magic Camp: Intermediate a magic trick or two. All supplies Are you an experienced magician? Are included. Campers must provide their you looking to take your skills another own snacks, lunch and beverages. Staff step further? Campers will engage in to participant ratio: 1:10 advanced sleight of hand and stage Ages 5-7- $175 – 1 week magic, expanding and enriching the Belvedere ES basics of their knowledge. This camp #183720 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 is for veterans who have previously Davidsonville ES enrolled in another Mystery Academy #183730 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 18 Camp or course. Other campers may be Puppetry admitted by permission of the instructor Circus Arts Campers will be introduced to a wide or by successful audition. All supplies are (aka Carnival Camp) array of puppets including bag puppets, included in the camp fee. Campers must Children will learn puppetry, magic, shadow puppets, human puppets, provide their own snacks, lunch and balloon sculpture, face painting, object marionettes, tribbles, sock puppets and beverages. Staff to participant ratio: 1:10 painting, juggling, skit comedy and much improvisational puppets. Emphasis will Ages 8-13- $175 – 1 week more! They will learn and play carnival be on comedy and script writing for Severna Park HS themed games and put on a performance the puppets. Parents are encouraged to #183780 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Aug 1 for parents demonstrating a variety of come on the last day of camp to see a vaudevillian skills. All supplies are included performance by the children. All supplies Circus Fun in the camp fee. Campers must provide are included in the camp fee. Campers (aka Junior Carnival) their own snacks, lunch and beverages. must provide their own snacks, lunch and This program is geared for younger Staff to participant ratio: 1:10 beverages. Staff to participant ratio: 1:10 children to have fun and experience a Ages 8-11 - $175 – 1 week Ages 6-10- $175 – 1 week carnival atmosphere. Learn to speak Davidsonville ES Severna Park ES through a puppet, play carnival games, #183740 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 27 #183760 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 juggle handkerchiefs, paint your face Severna Park HS Crofton ES to look like a tiger… and even learn #183750 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 11 #183770 Mon-Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 25

Summer Swim Programs at North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Register for one of our weeklong programs at the North Arundel Aquatic Center. Guard Start Activities include themed days, outside activities, games, crafts, swim lessons, use Participants will complete the American of the water park and snacks in the afternoons. Participants must bring a lunch and Red Cross Guard Start Program. Students drink., a swimsuit, towel, a change of clothes and athletic style shoes. will participate in a variety of water 8:00am-5:00pm , drop off begins at 7:45am. and boating safety techniques. Build a No before or after care provided for this program. cardboard boat and see if it floats. Once Ages 6 – 11, $190 - 1 Week complete, they can volunteer as Junior Guards at the North Arundel Aquatic Splash into Summer Center assisting with swim lessons and Jun 20-24 #1640630 special events at the facility. Program: Water Extravaganza 9:00-2:00pm, Extended Stay 2:00-4:00pm Jun 27 – Jul 1 #1640640 Ages 11-14, $150 - 1 Week Aug 1-5 #1640840 Extended Stay $5.00 a day or $20.00 for Wet-N-Wild the week, snack provided. Jul 18-22 #1640760 Fun, Food, Fitness Jul 11-15 #1640740 Extended Stay #1640750 Jul 25-29 #1640770 Summer End Bash-N-Splash Aug 8-12 #1640850 Aug 15-19 #1640870 Extended Stay #1640860

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 29 Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary Summer Camps 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711 Give your child a natural adventure this summer at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s Summer Day Camp! Our camps are designed to introduce campers to the fascinating world of wetland ecology. During these outdoor, all-day programs, campers explore the natural world and conduct ecological studies through hands-on, student-centered activities.For more information call 410-741-9330, [email protected] or visit www.jugbay.org

Wetland and Wildlife A River Runs Through It Field Days for Teens Eco-Adventure Mon, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 15 If you have an interest in biology or 9:30 am - 3:30 pm ecology and enjoy the outdoors, this Mon, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 1 For children entering 7th or 8th grades field investigation program is for you. 9:30am - 3:30pm Where does the Chesapeake Bay begin? Learn how scientists study estuarine For children entering 5th or 6th grades In the streams we can wade across! ecology in the field. Bring a bagged in Fall 2011 Campers will explore the streams and lunch, a change of clothes and shoes, Join us for a natural adventure in the wetlands of the Patuxent River at Jug and a towel. Be prepared to get wet marshes of Jug Bay. Each day we will Bay. Each day we’ll discover the role and/or muddy! $15 per person per day. be exploring the streams and wetlands, that forests, wetlands and people play learning what makes them work and in determining the health of the river Reptile & Amphibian why they are important. Children will and the Chesa­peake Bay. We’ll measure explore the Sanctuary’s streams, dig Investigations water quality, search streams for insects, wetland soils and seine for fish. A canoe Sat, Jun 25 10:00am – 3:00pm frogs and fish and canoe through trip, overnight camp­out and a night Discover the diversity of reptiles and the marshes. The Thursday camp-out hike are highlights of the camp. Art amphibians (herps) at Jug Bay. We will features games, crafts, and a night hike. projects, games and experiments will spend a day conducting a mini Herp $150 per session ($130 for FOJB enhance our daily activities. $150 per Survey. Teens will help collect & identify members) session ($130 for FOJB members) aquatic turtles using an underwater hoop trap conduct an aquatic pond Explore the Patuxent: Teen survey and much more. If you enjoy Leadership Paddle getting your hands dirty and searching FREE! Mon, Jul 25 – Fri, Jul 29 for herps then this is a field survey you Mon, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 12 won’t want to miss. For students entering 9th – 12th grades Camp FairS in Fall 2011 Fish of the Patuxent River Severna Park High School “Explore the Patuxent” is a five-day (with Wed, Jul 22 10:00am – 2:00pm Saturday, March 5, 2011 3 nights camping) canoeing expedition Learn about the diverse fish populations 10:00am - 1:00pm geared towards high school students. of the freshwater tidal Patuxent River by and The program gives teens a chance to assisting with our fish survey. We’ll wade practice leadership and teamwork skills in, using a seine net to capture the fish, South River High School as they navigate the river, measure then identify and measure them. Wear Saturday, April 2, 2011 water quality, camp by the riverside and old sneakers that tie up and a bathing 10:00am - 1:00pm prepare meals together. Paddlers enjoy suit or shorts. a unique, on-the-water experience that Join us for a showcase of our features educational programming and Women in Science: A Day summer camps and recreation builds a strong stewardship ethic for the Camp for Teen Girls programs. We’ll answer any river and its natural resources. Campers Sat, Aug 6 10:00am – 3:00pm questions you might have. will become immersed in Patuxent River Seeking sophisticated teens who Register for our summer issues and explore their role in solving admire biologists like Rachel Carson, programs on site. them. We are capping registration at want to learn about journaling in 15 participants to maintain a hands-on the outdoors, explore the diversity of Fun Activities learning environment. See www.jugbay. habitats at the Sanctuary and don’t And Crafts org/education/summer-camp to learn mind getting dirty. For Kids! more and for registration instructions. $200 ($180 for FOJB members)

30 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks School Age Child Care (SACC) Summer School Age Child Care School Age Child Care 2011-2012

Locations The before school program operates from 7:00am until the A full day (7:00am to 6:00pm) School Age Child Care (SACC) start of the school day and the after school program operates program is offered at the following locations (may be subject from the end of the school day until 6:00pm every day that to change): school is in session for students. Registration begins on April BenfieldE S* 365 Lynwood Drive, Severna Park 11, 2011 at 8:00am for 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR sessions. Brock Bridge ES 405 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel Edgewater ES* 121 Washington Road, Edgewater Hebron-Harman ES 7660 Ridge Chapel Road, Hanover Locations AM and PM programs are available at the following Marley ES 715 Cooper Road, Glen Burnie elementary locations for the 2011-2012 school year: Nantucket ES 2350 Nantucket Drive, Crofton Pasadena ES 401 East Pasadena Road, Pasadena Benfield Four Seasons Pasadena Rolling Knolls ES* 1985 Valley Road, Annapolis Bodkin Hebron-Harman Quarterfield Broadneck ES at Magothy River MS Broadneck High Point Rolling Knolls 241 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold Brock Bridge Hilltop Severn * indicates school without air-conditioning Cape St. Claire Lake Shore Severna Park Crofton Meadows Lothian Solley Davidsonville Marley Tracey’s Fee Schedule Edgewater Nantucket Waugh Chapel One Child (OC); Additional Child, Family Discount (FD) Freetown (PreK-5) Oak Hill Windsor Farm Session oC Fd payment Due Also available: June 20-June 24 $145/wk $135/wk May 10, 2011 Folger McKinsey @ Pasadena June 27-July 1 $145/wk $135/wk May 10, 2011 PM only programs SACC is CLOSED Monday, July 4, 2011 Glendale Maryland City July 5-July 8 $125/wk $110/wk June 10, 2011 Mayo South Shore July 11-July 15 $145/wk $135/wk June 10, 2011 Middle School Program July 18-July 22 $145/wk $135/wk June 10, 2011 A middle school PM program is available at Crofton MS. July 25-July 29 $145/wk $135/wk July 10, 2011 Children in grades 6-8 are eligible to attend the Middle August 1-5 $145/wk $135/wk July 10, 2011 School Teen Group program. Eligibility Eligibility • Age: Children must be 5 years of age by the start date of • Age: Children must be 5 years old as of September 1, 2011 the program to be eligible. This program is for children thru grade 5 to be eligible. This program is for children entering kindergarten through children entering sixth entering kindergarten through children entering sixth grade. grade. • State Mandated Forms: Every child must have the • State Mandated Forms: Every child must have the State State mandated forms completed and on file at the mandated forms completed and on file at the site prior site prior to their first day of attending. No one will to their first day of attending. No one will be permitted be permitted to attend without the information on to attend without the information on file.P articipants file.P articipants can download the Required Forms can download the Required Forms for Admission on for Admission on our website www.aacounty.org/ our website www.aacounty.org/recparks. recparks. • Children must be toilet trained. • Children must be toilet trained. Visit us on the web at www.aacounty.org/recparks click on School Age Child Care link for registration information, summer program refund policy and much more. www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 31 Adaptive Integrated Summer Programs at Lake Waterford Park and Mayo Beach Park

Mayo Beach Day Camp 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Mayo, MD 21106 These integrated programs are designed for youth of all abilities. Youth must be able to be outside and participate in outdoor July 5 - August 12 activities. A nurse will be available on site for medication Chesapeake Adventures on the Bay. Water activities and camp administration and implementation of Medical Protocols at fun. Programs run Monday through Friday. No program on Lake Waterford Park and Mayo Beach Park. Programs are not July 4, 2011. $30 a week bus fee required at time of air-conditioned. Contact Wendy Scarborough at 410-222-7313 registration. NO REFUND. ext 3554 for information and to determine appropriate program One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) placement. For registration information, visit www.aacounty. Ages 5 - 21 9:00am - 3:00pm org/RecParks/recreation/adaptivecamps.cfm (No camp on July 4th) Jul 5 - Jul 8 Session 1 #488110 $145 (OC) $135 (FD) Lake Waterford & Jul 11 - Jul 15 Session 2 #488120 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) Mayo Beach Park Camp Jul 18 - Jul 22 Session 3 #488140 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) All 8 Week Sessions — June 20 - August 12 Jul 25 - Jul 29 Session 4 #488150 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) You must indicate bus route at time of registration. Extended Aug 1 - Aug 5 Session 5 #488170 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) day is available for 6 weeks at an extra fee of $55 per week to Aug 8 - Aug 12 Session 6 #488180 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) include AM Bus only for Lake Waterford and Mayo AM and to Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1-2 #488130 $310 (OC) $300 (FD) SFC PM. Please call registration to arrange for extended day Jul 11 - Jul 29 Session 3-4 #488160 $340 (OC) $330 (FD) with this option. Bus fee included. Aug 1 - Aug 12 Session 5-6 #488190 $340 (OC) $330 (FD) One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) All Sessions #488200 $1140 (OD) $1130 (FD) Ages 5 - 21 9:00am - 3:00pm Jun 20 - Aug 12 #488100 $1390 (OC); $1380 (FD) Mayo Beach Extended Day For those parents who need an extended day after Mayo Day Camp, we are offering extended care at limited Summer Lake Waterford Park Day Camp Fun Centers for 5 weeks. No extended day for the last week 830 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 of camp, August 8-12. This is an inclusion program at our Summer Fun Center sites and medical care is not available. June 20 - July 1 Buses will drop campers at site after camp. Parents must pick Camp activities themed around sports and outdoor nature. $30 up by 5:30pm. a week bus fee required at time of registration. NO REFUND. (No camp on July 4th) One Child (OC); Family Discount (FD) Crofton Elementary 3:00 - 5:30pm Ages 5 - 21 9:00am - 3:00pm Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1-2 #488310 $60 Jun 20 – Jun 24 Session 1 #489110 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) Jul 18 - Jul 29 Session 3-4 #488320 $60 Jun 27 – Jul 1 Session 2 #489120 $175 (OC) $165 (FD) Jul 1 - Aug 5 Session 5 (1 wk. only) #488330 $30 Jun 20 – Jul 1 Session 1-2 #489130 $340 (OC) $330 (FD) Jul 5 - Aug 5 Session 1-5 #488340 $150 Extended Day 9:00am - 5:30pm Severn Elementary 3:00 - 5:30pm Jun 20 – Jun 24 Session 1 #489140 $230 (OC) $220 (FD) Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1-2 #488510 $60 Jun 27 – Jul 1 Session 1 #489150 $230 (OC) $220 (FD) Jul 18 - Jul 29 Session 3-4 #488520 $60 Jun 20 – Jul 1 Session 1-2 #489160 $440 (OC) $430 (FD) Jul 1 - Aug 5 Session 5 (1 wk. only) #488530 $30 Jul 5 - Aug 5 Session 1-5 #488540 $150 Oak Hill Elementary 3:00 - 5:30pm Mayo Beach and Lake Waterford Day Camp Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1-2 #488210 $60 Transportation Information Jul 18 - Jul 29 Session 3-4 #488220 $60 Requests for bus transportation must be made at time Jul 1 - Aug 5 Session 5 (1 wk. only) #488230 $30 of initial registration. Bus transportations $30 per week, Jul 5 - Aug 5 Session 1-5 #488240 $150 unless otherwise noted. Bus must be requested at time of registration. Additional information available online at www. aacounty.org/RecParks/recreation/adaptivecamps.cfm

32 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Programs @ Lake Waterford Park & Adaptive Recreation Complex

830 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 www.aacounty.org/recparks for more information.

Fly Tying Classes Fly tying tools will be named and examined. The techniques explained in this course will prepare you to tie a variety of types of flies, not just the exact patterns tied during class. Additional classes will be held as you advance in your skills. Age 12 - up, $75 - 4 Weeks Summer Sports Camp at Lake #457233 Sat 8:00-10:00am Mar 2 Basic Fly Casting Waterford Park Freedom Field For those with some experience in Fly Casting wanting 830 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 to master basic casting principals and receive tips for improvement. July 5 - July 29 Age 15 - up, $20 - 1 Day No Bus Service Available for this Camp #457203 Sat 9:00-11:00am Apr 2 Camp for those youth of all abilities who are looking for a fun sports orientated experience. Program will be available for all Intro to Fly Fishing levels of play. This is a non-competitive program to promote Equipment is provided and the class will incorporate fly exercise and fun and will be a combination of activities from fishing basics and cover equipment, aquatic insects, flies, games on the fields to play in the playground and in the park. locating fish and casting. Both lecture and practice will Youth should bring snack or bag lunch, dress comfortably and take place. sneakers only allowed on the field.Nurse will not be available Age 15 - up, $75 - 6 Weeks for medical protocol or medicine administration #457213 Wed 6:00-7:30pm Mar 30 Session 1 “Sticks and Bats”, will focus on baseball/softball, #457223 Wed 6:30-7:30pm May 11 lacrosse and hockey. Lake Waterford Volunteer Corps Session 2 “Balls and Goals”, will focus on soccer, flag football Wanted: Youth interested in helping with outdoor projects and kickball. around the park. Orientation Sat, Apr 2 at10:00am at the Ages 6-10 4:00pm - 8:00pm Blue Jay Pavilion. Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1 #489500 $205 All Ages, $10 - 10 Weeks Jul 11 - Jul 29 Session 2 #489510 $240 #475003 Sat Apr 2 Ages 10-14 4:00pm - 8:00pm Trail Fun Run - Self Timed Jul 5 - Jul 15 Session 1 #489520 $205 Come run the park track or trails on Sat mornings from Jul 11 - Jul 29 Session 2 #489530 $240 8:00–10:00am. Practice for the Recreation Deeds for Special Adaptive Recreation Program Needs Run/Walk at Ft. Smallwood Park on March 26 or the Lake Waterford Fun Run and Walk at Lake Waterford Park Registration Procedure on May 14. Contact Adaptive Office at 410-222-7313 for additional Age 14 - up, $15 - 1 Day information on reservation fee and second pay provider #446013 Sat 8:00-10:00am Mar 5 information. Youth Summer Volunteer Staff Assistant Park Track or Trails Walk (Mayo Beach Park Only) Come walk the park track or trails on Sat mornings from Those youth, age 13-18 who have been attending camp and are ready 10:00am–12:00pm. Practice for the Run/Walk events. for a higher level of camp experience can apply for this program. This All Ages, $15 - 1 Day is a volunteer program that will give youth with challenges a chance #446003 Sat 10:00am-12:00pm May 14 to work with our staff at program stations. This program is limited to 5 youth per 2 week session. Applications are available from the Adaptive Recreation office and must be submitted by May 1. Youth will be interviewed and chosen by mid May 2011. $100 for 2 week session (Bus Included) www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 33 Arundel Olympic Swim Center 2690 Riva Road • Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-222-7933 / 301-970-2216

Please note that information for Summer Aquatics Programs will be available in the Summer Program Guide starting in May 2011. Aquatics Summer Registration will begin May 4, 2011. It is not too late to register for Spring programs. Spring Aquatics Programs are listed in the Winter Program Guide. Stop by the swim center or register online at www.aacounty.org/recparks.

elcome to Anne Arundel County’s outstanding 15 Swim Passes public swimming facility. The swim center features #0804002 – Adult (purchase Dec-Feb) ...... $70.00 a temperature controlled, indoor, 50 meter by 25 W #0804003 – Adult (purchase Mar-May) ...... $70.00 yard swimming pool with adjacent wading pool, a poolside #0804012 – Senior (purchase Dec-Feb)...... $50.00 17 person spa, two 1 meter diving boards and fully equipped #0804013 – Senior (purchase Mar-May)...... $50.00 locker rooms with coin-operated lockers. All facilities are #0864042 – Military w/ID(purchase Dec-Feb)...... $50.00 handicapped accessible. The Arundel Olympic Swim Center #0864043 – Military w/ID(purchase Mar-May)...... $50.00 is open seven days a week. Lanes are continuously available #0874052 – Youth (purchase Dec-Feb)...... $50.00 for lap and recreational swimming. Youth 12 and under #0874053 – Youth (purchase Mar-May)...... $50.00 must be accompanied by a paying adult (must be 13 to be unattended). Children under the age of two are not admitted Frequent User Passes to the pool. All persons using the pools must be toilet-trained #0804022 – Winter/adult (valid Jan-Apr)...... $175.00 per County Health Code (swim diapers are not permitted). #0804023 – Spring/adult (valid May-Aug)...... $175.00 Children over the age of three accompanied by a parent/ #0804032 – Winter/senior (valid Jan-Apr)...... $120.00 guardian of the opposite sex are encouraged to use the family #0804033 – Spring/senior (valid May –Aug) ...... $120.00 changing rooms. Children age six and older must use gender #0804062 – Winter/military (valid Jan-Apr)...... $120.00 appropriate locker room or family locker room with parent/ #0804063 – Spring/military (valid May-Aug)...... $120.00 guardian. All patrons are required to take a shower before #0804072 – Winter/youth (valid Jan-Apr)...... $120.00 entering the swimming pool. No street shoes are permitted #0807073 – Spring/youth (valid May-Aug)...... $120.00 on the pool deck. Appropriate swim attire only. T-shirts or cover-ups are not allowed in the water. Annual Frequent User Passes (Valid one year from date of purchase) #0814022 – Adult ...... $465.00 Pool Schedule #0814032 – Aenior...... $320.00 #0814062 – Military...... $320.00 Monday through Thursday 6:00am - 10:00pm #0814072 – Youth...... $320.00 Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm Must come to swim center & present confirmation to pick up Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm all passes that are purchased online.

Pool Closings Frequent User Passes (FUP’s) and 15-swim passes are Easter Sunday Apr 24 available with online registration. FUP’s are not prorated Memorial Day May 30 and do not cover the cost of water fitness classes. 15-swim passes do not have an expiration date and are valid for water Modified Hours of Operation fitness drop-in at AOSC. Both cards can be used for drop-in Easter Monday (Apr 25) 6:00am –6:00pm swimming at AOSC and NAAC. Memorial Day Friday (May 27) 6:00am-6:00pm Spring 15 swim passes go on sale February 28, 2011 Admission Fees Spring frequent user passes go on sale April 19, 2011 Adult (18-59 yrs)...... $6.00 Must come to the center and present your confirmation to pick Youth (17 and under) ...... $4.00 up all passes that are purchased online. Seniors(60 and over)/Individual with Disability...... $4.00 Please check the winter program guide or our website for Military with ID...... $4.00 information and availability for the following spring classes: Springboard Diving, Red Cross Lifeguard Courses, Swim Conditioning Club and Water Exercise Classes, Jenn’s Tri Swimming Masters

Requests for pool use by summer camps are currently being accepted. Please call 410-222-7933

34 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Arundel Olympic Swim Center 2690 Riva Road • Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-222-7933 / 301-970-2216 NEW Yoga Classes at the Swim Center! See page 8 for complete details

Summer Warm-Up: two- time gold medalist, Maccabiah Games, USA National Dive Age Group Training class designed to prepare swimmers for Team Coach. Currently head diving coach at GW University. For summer league swimming. additional information call 301-873-8411 or e-mail at michael. Age 9 and older, $65.00 – 8 weeks [email protected]. Children must be able to swim 25 yards. #0709143 Ages 8 – 13, $245 - 1 week Saturdays, 12:15-1:00pm, Apr 2 - May 28 (no classes Apr 23) Session 1 Party Reservations #0570010 Aug 1-5 8:45am-4:00pm Plan your two-hour party at the Arundel Olympic Swim Center. Session 2 For information and reservations, call 410-222-7933. Reservations #0570020 Aug 8 -12 8:45am-4:00pm available until June 2011, please check our website. Private Lessons Before and After Care The lessons are structured so that each participant will receive $25 – 1 week 4 one half hour classes. If you are interested please contact 7:30-8:45am and 4:00-6:00pm Joy Brown at 410-222-7933 to schedule with the appropriate Session 1 #0570030 Aug 1 – 5 instructor. Instructors are available for all ability levels ages Session 2 #0570040 Aug 8 – 12 3 and older. $120.00 Aqua Sports Camp New Programs! Children will enjoy a fun, active summer camp that includes Yoga for Health and Mobility - $40 diving, swimming, trampoline, kickball, art and crafts. The Yoga for Every Body - $40 camps are run by Mike Tober, former NCAA All American, Please check the website for more information, dates and time

Maryland Basic Boating Safety Courses Downs Park 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122 Sponsored by The Friends of Downs Park, Inc. Register in advance and pay the course fee at Downs Park. 410-222-6230 Class #1 Sat, Sun April 9 & 10 8:30am – 12:30pm Class #2 Sat, Sun May 21 & 22 8:30am – 12:30pm Class #3 Sat June 11 & 18 8:30am – 12:30pm Maryland Law requires that any person born on or after Class #4 Sat July 16 & 23 8:30am – 12:30pm July 1, 1972 must obtain a Certificate of Boating Safety Class #5 Sat, Sun Aug 27 & 28 8:30am – 12:30pm Education prior to operating a registered vessel in Maryland waters. Certification is required for operation Earleigh Heights Fire Station of personal watercraft (jet skis). These courses provide 161 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 an overview of the rules and fundamental practices of Sponsored by the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails. safe boating and will familiarize students with required Register in advance and pay course fee at the Earleigh Heights safety equipment. Participants must attend all sessions Ranger Station. 410-222-6244 and pass a written exam to receive certification. Non- Class #1 Mon March 7, 11, 14 7:00 – 10:00pm refundable and non-transferable fee of $25 per person. Class #2 Mon April 4, 8, 1 7:00 – 10:00pm Visit www.aacounty.org/recparks for more information. Class #3 Mon May 2, 6, 9 7:00 – 10:00pm

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 35 North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 410-222-0090 / 410-222-0106 (Fax)

Welcome to the pool! The NAAC offers an 8-lane 25-yard competition pool and a leisure pool. The leisure pool is a zero depth entry pool that includes three 20-yard lap lanes with indoor water features. The water features include a 134-foot water slide, splash down area, water buckets, preschool water slide, vortex area, and poolside spa for adults. The facility has fully equipped locker rooms with coin-operated lockers. NAAC is open seven days a week, with limited water feature hours and daily timed swim sessions. Youth 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult (must be 13 to be unattended). Children under the age of two are not admitted to the pool. All persons using the pools must be toilet-trained; swim diapers are not permitted. Children over the age of three accompanied by a parent/guardian of the opposite sex are encouraged to use the family changing rooms. Children age six and older must use gender appropriate locker room or family locker room with parent/guardian. All patrons are required to take a shower before entering the swimming pool. No street shoes are permitted on the pool deck. Appropriate family oriented swim attire only. Only groups scheduled through the business office may bring food into the facility.

Family Swim Pool Schedule The small water slide will be available ( the yellow slide March 1 - May 27, 2011 will be off). All swimmers must be fully toilet trained (NO SWIM DIAPERS). We require one paying adult with every five Lap Swimming/Leisure Pool Hours children. Admission fees apply. Monday & Wednesday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Mon. – Fri. 11:30am-3:00pm (through May 27th). Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:30am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Admission Fees Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Youth (17 & under)...... $ 4.00 (The leisure pool will be closed on Saturdays during Adult...... $6.00 swim lessons from 8:30 am-12:00 pm) Senior (60 & over)...... $4.00 Youth 15-Swim Pass ...... $50.00 Water Park Hours Adult 15-Swim Pass...... $70.00 Senior 15-Swim Pass...... $50.00 Starting March 1, 2011 Frequent User Passes (FUPs) Monday through Friday 4:00 pm - 7:45 pm (Jan-Apr) (May-Aug) (Sept-Dec) Adult FUP...... $175.00 Water Park Timed Swims Senior/Military/Youth FUP...... $120.00 The pool and locker rooms are cleared after each session. Yearly Pass (Valid one year from date of purchase) Water features run 45 minutes on and 15 minutes off. Adult Yearly...... $465.00 Tickets cannot be reserved. Same day sales are available as Senior/Military/Youth...... $320.00 soon as the facility opens. Only cash or checks are accepted at the register. We cannot accept any bill larger than $20.00 for Military Discount Available with current Military ID general admission. Limit 15 tickets per adult. Register online at www.aacounty.org/recparks Saturday and School Holidays 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Frequent User Passes (FUPs) and 15-swim passes are 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm available with online registration. FUPs are not prorated 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm and do not cover the cost of water fitness classes. 15-swim Sunday passes do not have an expiration date and are valid for water 11:00 am - 1:15 pm fitness drop-in at NAAC. Both cards can be used for drop-in 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm swimming at NAAC and AOSC. Use of FUPs or 15-swim passes 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm does not guarantee admittance to the water park; however, they can be used to acquire a ticket if space permits. Pool Closings Payment Options: Cash or check only for daily admissions Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 and program registrations at the facility. Online registration for Annual Maintenance May 28 -June 12, 2011 credit card use available at the facility. We reopen on Monday June 13

36 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 410-222-0090 / 410-222-0106 (Fax) Birthday Parties On March 12 2011, we will begin accepting reservations for June – December 2011 parties. Walk-in reservations will be 8 am-9:30 am with phone in reservations starting at 9:30 am Visit http://www.aacounty.org/recparks to view NAAC party policies and procedures. The facility offers two birthday packages. Option one is in the wet classroom for two hours with up to 25 youth and 5 adult chaperones. The cost is $200.00. Option two is in the dry classroom for the first hour full refund. Please see class cancellation policy in the brochure. and pool time for the second hour. Option two includes 15  If the class is full, please sign up on the waiting list. The youth and 3 adult chaperones. The cost for option two is facility will contact you if space becomes available. $120.00. Full payment and a signed contract are due within  Please read class description carefully. If child isn’t placed 10 days of making a reservation. We are currently accepting correctly, there may not be an opportunity for them to be reservations through May 27, 2011. moved into another level.  When registering for multiple levels, please keep in mind Water Fitness Classes that it may take a child several attempts to pass a class.  Classes are available for individuals of all levels. Class schedule Make-up classes are not available if a child misses a class.  and fees posted monthly. Check in is 15 minutes before class. Children may pay the general Unlimited or punch cards are available (FUPs do not cover the admission fee to utilize the facility before or after the class.  cost of classes). Class check-in time is 15 minutes prior to the Parents, to minimize distraction and take advantage of start of class. Swimming after class is not permitted. the entire class session, please do not disturb your child or Please visit us at www.aacounty.org/recparks instructor during the lesson.  for class information. Water Safety is presented in each level of the ‘learn to swim’ program. Swim Lessons Session Dates Preschool FUNdamentals Session 1 Ages 3-4 w/parent $75.00 Parent and child together in a fun water exploration class. M/W 4/4-4/27 Under the guidance of an instructor, parents will introduce Mon Only 4/4-4/25 their child to submerging, floating and stroking on front and Tue Only 4/5-4/26 back. Water safety skills are taught to parents and children. Wed Only 4/6-4/27 Parent must accompany child in water. T/Th 4/5-4/28 6-10 students. Tuesday/Wednesday only class, $37.50. Sat 4/9-5/21 No classes 4/23 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 Sun 4/10-5/22 No classes 4/24 Tues 11:05-11:35 am #1000413 #1000513 Tue 4:30 – 5:00 pm #1000423 #1000523 Session 2 Wed 5:10-5:40 pm #1000433 #1000533 M/W 5/2-5/25 Sat 10:05-10:45 am #1000443 Mon Only 5/2-5/23 Tue Only 5/3-5/24 Aqua Tot 1 Ages 3-5 $75.00 Wed Only 5/4-5/25 The purpose of this class is to increase the child’s comfort level T/Th 5/3-5/26 in the water. Skills include bubble blowing, kicking, putting face in the water, submerging and floating on back with Lesson Registration assistance. 4-6 students.  We do not reserve spaces; payment is due at time of Days Time Session 1 Session 2 registration. M/W 5:10-5:40 pm #1010413 #1010513  Please register for the level suggested by the instructor. T/Th 10:30-11:00 am #1010423 #1010523  Preschool and Aqua Tot classes are ages 3-6. T/Th 4:30-5:00 pm #1010433 #1010533 American Red Cross (ARC) classes are ages 6 to 12. T/Th 5:10-5:40 pm #1010443 #1010543  Register early, classes fill up quickly. Classes that have not met Sat 9:15-9:55 am #1010453 minimum enrollment by the Monday before the start date Sat 10:05-10:45 am #1010463 will be canceled. Classes canceled by the facility will receive a Sun 4:00-4:40 pm #1010473

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 37 North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 410-222-0090 / 410-222-0106 (Fax) Aqua Tot 2 Ages 3-5 $75.00 Level 2- Fundamental Aquatic Skills Students build on the skills taught in Aqua Tot 1. Focus is on Ages 6-12 $75.00 the introduction to front crawl, back floating with kicking The objective of Level 2 is to give participants success action, jumping into three to five feet of water, bobbing, with fundamental skills. Participants learn to float without beginning mechanics of back drawl and retrieving objects assistance and continue with swimming mechanics on their from pool bottom. 4-6 students. front and back. Water safety skills will be continued. 4-8 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 students. Days Time Session 1 M/W 5:45-6:15 pm #1020413 #1020513 Session 2 T/Th 9:50-10:20 am #1020423 #1020523 M/W 6:20-6:50 pm #1120413 #1120513 T/Th 5:10-5:40 pm #1020433 #1020533 T/Th 5:45-6:15 pm #1120423 #1120523 T/Th 5:45-6:15 pm #1020443 #1020543 T/Th 6:55-7:25 pm #1120433 #1120533 Sat 10:05-10:45 am #1020453 Sat 9:15-9:55 am #1120443 Sat 10:50-11:30 am #1020463 Sat 10:05-10:45 am #1120453 Sun 3:15-3:55 pm #1020473 Sun 2:30-3:10 pm #1120463

Aqua Tot 3 Ages 4-6 $75.00 ARC Level 3-Stroke Development Students are proficient on their front crawl and beginning Ages 6-12 $75.00 mechanics of back crawl by this level. Rotary breathing is The objective of Level 3 is to build on previously learned skills introduced. They will increase their swimming endurance. and perfect strokes to swim for greater distances. Survival Elementary backstroke is introduced. After they pass Aqua Tot floating, treading water and scissor and dolphin kick will be 3 they may move to Aqua Tot 4 or ARC Level 2. 4-7 students. introduced. Water safety skills will be continued. 4-9 students. *AT3/4 Combined. Days Time Session 1 Session 2 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 M/W 6:55-7:25 pm #1130413 #1130513 M/W *5:45-6:15 pm #1030413 #1030513 T/Th 6:55-7:25 pm #1130423 #1130523 T/Th *9:15-9:45 am #1030423 #1030523 Sat 9:15-9:55 am #1130433 T/Th *6:20-6:50 pm #1030433 #1030533 Sun 1:45-2:25 pm #1130443 Sat 10:50-11:30 am #1030443 ARC Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Aqua Tot 4 Ages 4-6 $75.00 Ages 7-12 $75.00 Students will continue to develop skills, swimming for greater The objective of Level 4 is to build confidence with strokes distances. Treading water is introduced. Must be able to swim 20 previously learned. Participants will add arms for the yards from crawl (1 lap of leisure pool) and 15 yards backstroke sidestroke, learn back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. Water to advance to ARC Level 3. 4-7 students. *AT3/4 Combined. safety skills will be continued. 4-10 students. Class may be Days Time Session 1 Session 2 combined with ARC Level 5. M/W *5:45-6:15 pm #1040413 #1040513 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 T/Th *9:15-9:45 am #1040423 #1040523 T/Th 7:30-8:00 pm #1140413 #1140513 T/Th *6:20-6:50 pm #1040433 #1040533 Sat 8:30-9:10 am #1140423 Sat 10:50-11:30 am #1040443

ARC Level 1- Introduction to Water Skills ARC Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Ages 6-12 $75.00 Ages 7-12 $75.00 The objectives of Level 5 are coordination and refinement of The objectives of Level 1 are to learn basic personal water strokes and increased distances to 25-50 yards. Flip turns are safety information and skills to help participants feel introduced. Water safety skills will be continued. 4-10 students. comfortable in the water. Students will learn how to enter and Class may be combined with ARC Level 4. exit the water, float on front and back, submerge, and swim on Days Time Session 1 Session 2 front and back with support. 4-8 students. T/Th 7:30-8:00 pm #1150413 #1150513 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 Sat 8:30-9:10 am #1150423 M/W 6:20-6:50 pm #1110413 #1110513 M/W 6:55-7:25 pm #1110423 #1110523 T/Th 6:20-6:50 pm #1110433 #1110533 Sat 9:15-9:55 am #1110443 Sat 10:50-11:30 am #1110453 Sun 1:00-1:40 pm #1110463 38 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 410-222-0090 / 410-222-0106 (Fax) Rec Racers Ages 8-15 $75.00 March 7 – April 4, 2011 Students are introduced to the 4 competitive strokes and 7:00-8:00 pm Ages 11-17 turns. Must have completed Level 5 of the American Red Cross March 7-April 4 5 Weeks #1531323 Learn to Swim Program or be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle March 7 Freestyle #1530393 and 50 yards of backstroke. Students will learn how to swim March 14 Backstroke #1531333 with more ease and efficiency swimming 50-100 yards for the March 21 Breaststroke #1531343 strokes. March 28 Butterfly #1531353 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 April 4 Starts/Turns #1530443 Sat 11:40-12:20 pm #1530413 April 25–May 23, 2011 Teen & Adults Ages 13+ $75.00 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 6-10 Students will be introduced to basic swimming and water April 25-May 23 5 weeks #1531403 safety. Class can be customized to meet individual goals for April 25 Freestyle #1530453 swimming. To enroll in the advanced class, students should May 2 Backstroke #1530523 be able to comfortably swim 25 yards on their front and back May 9 Breastroke #1530533 without stopping. *Beginner/Advanced Combined May 16 Butterfly #1530543 Beginner May 23 Starts/Turns #1530553 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 M/W 7:30-8:00 pm #1210413 #1210513 April 25-May 23, 2011 Sat* 8:30-9:10 am #1210423 6:00-7:00 pm Ages 6-10 Advanced April 25-May 23 5 weeks #1531413 Days Time Session 1 Session 2 April 25 Freestyle #1530463 Sat* 8:30-9:10 am #1220423 May 2 Backstroke #1530563 May 9 Breastroke #1530573 May 16 Butterfly #1530583 Stroke Clinic May 23 Starts/Turns #1530593 For youth competitive swimmers. Learn to swim faster and with less effort under the direction of Coach Tony and Coach April 25-May 23, 2011 Sue. Each week will focus on a different stroke. Register for all 7:00-8:00 pm Ages 11-17 5 sessions, or choose a single session. Must be able to swim 50 April 25-May 23 5 weeks #1531423 yards without stopping. $60.00 for 5 weeks or $15.00 per week. April 25 Freestyle #1530473 May 2 Backstroke #1531503 March 7 – April 4, 2011 May 9 Breastroke #1531513 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 6-10 May 16 Butterfly #1531523 March 7-April 4 5 Weeks #1531303 May 23 Starts/Turns #1531533 March 7 Freestyle #1530313 March 14 Backstroke #1530323 March 21 Breaststroke #1530333 March 28 Butterfly #1530343 April 4 Starts/Turns #1530423 Parents Night Out Ages 6-11. Drop-off begins at 4:45 p.m. Children must be March 7 – April 4, 2011 picked up by 7:45 pm. Activities include games, swimming, 6:00-7:00 pm Ages 6-10 pizza, and movies. Kids should wear comfortable clothing and March 7-April 4 5 Weeks #1531313 tennis shoes. They will need to bring a swimsuit and towel. March 7 Freestyle #1530353 $10.00 early registration fee by the Thursday before. $12.00 March 14 Backstroke #1530363 registration fee on Friday of event. Space is limited, early March 21 Breaststroke #1530373 registration is recommended. Fridays — 5:00-7:45 pm March 28 Butterfly #1530383

April 4 Starts/Turns #1530433 March 18 April 15 May 20 #1960303 #1960403 #1960503

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 39 North Arundel Aquatic Center 7888 Crain Highway • Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • 410-222-0090 / 410-222-0106 (Fax)

Lifeguard Instructor Course months. Participants are expected to bring their own breathing American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course teaches mask or be required to purchase a mask for $15.00 instructor candidates how to teach the Lifeguard Training $50 Program to include First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional #1610333 Mar 23 4:00-8:00pm Rescuer. Participants must pass a pre-course written exam #1610433 Apr 9 11:00am-3:00pm and swimming evaluation to include a 300-yard swim and #1610533 May 3 4:00-8:00pm brick tow, along with performing all the rescue skills, first aid and CPR/AED skills from the Lifeguard Training Program. CPR/AED for Lifeguards CHALLENGE Upon successful completion, participants may continue in the Participants must currently hold an ARC CPR/AED certification course. Must attend all class sessions. No make-ups available. or one that has expired within the past 12 months. NO REVIEW Ages 17 and older, $400.00, of the material will be given. Participants are required to pass a #1610313 Mar 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 6:00-9:00pm written test and properly demonstrate skills for recertification. Mar 26 8:00am-4:00pm If either portion is incorrect the challenge is over and no refunds will be granted. Participants are expected to bring American Red Cross Lifeguard Training their own breathing mask or be required to purchase a mask You must be 15 years of age (proof of age is required) and pass a for $15 00. pre-skill swim test (300-yard swim and object retrieval). To receive $40 certification, participants must attend all class sessions and #1610343 Mar 22 5:00-8:00pm pass a written and water test. No make-ups for missed classes. #1610443 Apr 9 8:00-11:00am Participants should bring a lunch with them for all day classes. #1610543 May 4 5:00-8:00pm $195 includes materials (mask and book) #1610202 Feb 5, 12 9:00am-5:00pm Lifeguard Training Review Feb 7, 8, 9, 10 5:00-9:00pm Participants must currently hold a certification in ARC #1610303 Mar 5, 12 9:00am-5:00pm Lifeguarding & CPR/AED or the certifications have expired Mar 6, 13 10:00am-6:00pm within the last 12 months. Participants will receive a general #1610403 Apr 1, 5, 6, 7 4:00-8:00pm review of all lifeguarding and CPR/AED skills and after Apr 2, 3 8:00am-6:00pm successfully demonstrating all skills and passing a written #1610413 Apr 25-29 4:00-8:00pm exam will receive certifications for Lifeguarding and CPR/AED. Apr 30 8:00am-8:00pm Participants are expected to bring their own breathing mask #1610503 May 6, 9, 10 4:00-8:00pm or be required to purchase a mask for $15.00. May 7 8:00am-8:00pm $125 May 8 10:00am-6:00pm #1610353 Mar 14, 15, 16, 17 4:00-8:00pm #1610513 May 13, 16, 17 4:00-8:00pm #1610453 Apr 11,12,13,14 4:00-8:00pm May 14 8:00am-8:00pm #1610553 May 23,24,25,26 4:00-8:00pm May 15 10:00am-6:00pm Lifeguards CHALLEGE CPR/AED for Lifeguards Participants must currently hold a certification in ARC Participants will learn how to properly respond to breathing Lifeguarding & CPR/AED or the certifications have expired and cardiac emergencies with use of an AED for adults, within the last 12 months. NO REVIEW of the material children and infants. will be given. Participants will be required to properly $80 demonstrate ARC Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED skills #1610323 Mar 19 8:00am-4:00pm and pass a written exam to recertify. If skills are not properly #1610423 Apr 23 8:00am-4:00pm demonstrated or the exam is failed, the challenge will be over #1610523 May 22 10:00am-6:00pm and no refunds will be granted. Participants are expected to bring their own breathing mask or be required to purchase a CPR/AED for Lifeguards Review mask for $15.00 Participants will review CPR/AED skills for lifeguards and receive $75 – 6 hours a CPR/AED certification after successful completion of a written #1610363 Mar 26 8:00am-2:00pm and practical exam. Participants must currently hold an ARC #1610463 Apr 16 8:00am-2:00pm CPR/AED certification or one that has expired within the past 12 #1610563 May 1 11:00am-5:00pm

40 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks FACILITIES LEGEND

Amphitheatre Parks Baseball/Softball PARK FEES Downs Park, Fort Smallwood Park, Kinder Farm Park & Quiet Waters Park Basketball Daily Vehicle Parking Permit $6.00 per vehicle Bike Path Daily Vehicle Parking Permit - Physically Challenged (MVA handicapped tags or hanging permit required) $5.00 per vehicle Birdwatching Daily Vehicle Parking Permit - Service Connected Free per vehicle Military Individuals, Veterans and their Families Boat Launch (Service connected ID required) Concessions Annual Vehicle Permit $40.00 per year Daily Bus Parking Permit (Any vehicle over 12 person capacity) $30.00 per vehicle Dog Park Lifetime Senior Citizen Pass (Age 60 and over) $40.00 per person Environmental Lifetime Senior Citizen Passes and Annual Vehicle Permits are valid at Downs Park, Fort Smallwood Park, Kinder Farm Park and Quiet Waters Park Equestrian

Exercise Course ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY TRAILS 2011 Annual Fishing Vehicle Permits 1003 Cecil Avenue are on sale at Golf Millersville, MD 21108 all regional Office: 410-222-8820, Fax: 410-222-8643 Handball Trails are open from dawn to dusk parks. Hiking/Jogging

Learn more about WB&A Trail Horseshoes Anne Arundel County Trails at The trail is a 3.8 mile long trail. It www.aacounty.org/recparks Horticultural Gardens connects the Odenton Road Bike Path at the intersection of Odenton Earleigh Heights Ranger Station Light Facilities Rd. and Piney Orchard Parkway to the 51 West Earleigh Heights Road Strawberry Lake Way Bike Path along Severna Park, MD 21146 Meeting Facilities Strawberry Lake Way then continues on Office: 410-222-6244, Fax: 410-222-6084 to terminate at Bragers Rd. It follows the Multipurpose Field B & A Trail old WB&A Railroad right of way. The trail extends 15 miles from Jonas Friends of Anne Arundel Pavilion Green Park in Annapolis to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie. At the 7 mile marker is the County Trails Picnic Area Earleigh Heights Ranger Station which Promote, Protect and Enhance the Trails. offers restrooms and fountains. Railroad The Friends offer lasting gifts in the form Playground enthusiast will enjoy the Railroad Exhibit of bricks or benches to honor someone Museum inside the Ranger Station. special. For more information visit their Tennis website at www.friendsofaatrails.org. BWI Trail Visitors Center Trailblazers The trail begins at Dorsey Road, in Trailblazers are members of a volunteer Glen Burnie, where the B&A Trail ends. patrol group that assist the park rangers The BWI Trail circles BWI Airport for an in helping make the Trails safe and Please Help Keep additional 12.5 miles of paved trail. A enjoyable. For information visit call 410- Our Parks Clean parking lot and a children’s playground 222-6244 or visit www.aacounty.org/ are located at the Thomas Dixon Aircraft and Green reparks/parks/trails/getinvolved.cfm. Observation Area. www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 41 DOWNS PARK KINDER FARM PARK 8311 John Downs Loop 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road Pasadena, MD 21122 Millersville, MD 21108 Office: 410-222-6230, Fax: 410-222-6238 Office: 410-222-6115, Fax: 410-222-6117 Open 7:00am-Dusk Open 7:00am-Dusk Closed on Tuesdays Closed on Tuesdays

Kinder Farm Park

FORT SMALLWOOD See Park Fees on page 41. See Park Fees on page 41. PARK Learn more about Kinder Farm Park at www.aacounty.org/recparks Learn more about Downs Park at 9500 Fort Smallwood Road www.aacounty.org/recparks Pasadena, MD NEW Harvest Hall Office: 410-222-6230, Fax: 410-222-0083 Facility Rentals The park’s indoor facility located in Open 7:00am – Dusk Four pavilions, a Wedding Garden, a new Kinder Farm Park Visitor Center Park Closed on Wednesdays Youth Camping Area and the Chesapeake is available for parties and business : Room are available for rent. For fees and meetings. Harvest Hall accommodates availability, call the park office. 100 people for a seated event. Call 410- See Park Fees on page 41. 222-6115 for information and rental fees. Facility Rental Learn more about Fort Smallwood Check Availability and Park at www.aacounty.org/recparks Pavilion Rentals Register Online at www.aacounty.org/ • no swimming. Two outdoor pavilions can be rented recparks - Online Registration • no alcohol is allowed in the park. for large outdoor parties and cookouts. • no overnight camping or fishing. Reservations must be made in advance. Downs Park Quilters Guild • Cars must park in designated Groups over 20 people must reserve a The quilting group meets on Fridays in parking areas. pavilion to hold a function at the park. the Chesapeake Room. For information, • no open campfires. O nly charcoal Each pavilion holds up to 100 people. call Jackie Demerest at 410-437-7573. fires in park grills. Pavilion Rental Adopt-An-Owl Check Availability and Help feed and care for the permanently Pavilion Rental Register Online at injured birds of prey at Downs Park Check Availability and www.aacounty.org/recparks by contributing to the Adopt-An-Owl Register Online at www.aacounty.org/ program. These birds have received recparks - Online Registration injuries that render them incapable of Pavilion Rental Horseback Riding surviving without our help. Call Ranger The Cedar Pavilion is available for Horseback riding is permitted at Kinder Stacey Bishop for more information. outdoor gatherings. Use of the pavilion Farm Park on our unpaved trails. A is by permit only and reservations must small parking area for horse trailers is Friends of Downs Park provided. Volunteer, fundraising and advocacy. be made in advance. Groups are limited Meetings are held on the third Wed of to 100 people. All groups over 20 people Community Gardens every month at 7:00pm at Downs Park. must rent a pavilion when gathering in Garden plots available for lease by For more information visit the park. (Alcohol Free Park) county residents. www.friendsofdownspark.com Rec Deeds 2011 Challenge Park Hotline Family Day at the Park Run 5K and Fun Walk Call the Kinder Farm Park Events Hotline Sat, May 14 12:00 – 4:00pm Sat, Mar 26 at 410-222-6122 (24 hours). (rain date: Sun, May 15,1:00 – 5:00pm) The race is a combination of paved Calling everyone from children to roadways and trails through scenic Fort The Friends of Kinder Farm seniors to join us for an old fashioned Smallwood Park and along the beautiful Park Meeting day of just plain fun! Great activities and Chesapeake Bay. Your support helps Advocacy group that supports the Park entertainment for one and all. You may Recreation Deeds for Special Needs. For through fundraising and volunteer also enjoy the natural beauty of Downs information and to register please visit activities. For more information, visit Park by walking the scenic trails or http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/ www.kinderfarmpark.org. taking a stroll on the fishing pier. recdeeds5krun.cfm

42 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks Kinder Farm Park on a field trip, or take our Reptile & Lovesong of the Lamprey Quilters Guild Amphibian Conservation outreach Sat, Mar 26 10:00 – 12:30pm Meet at the Visitor Center on the third display to the students at their school. Lampreys living in our streams don’t Tuesday of each month from 1:00-3:00 pm. For new and experienced volunteers. really sing, but their courtship behavior No registration is required. Bird Walk at this time every year makes these rarely seen animals clearly visible. We’ll Blacksmith Shop Workday Sat, Mar 5 8:00 – 11:00am Sat, Apr 2 8:00 – 11:00am hike to several streams to see and Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00pm Sat, May 7 8:00 – 11:00am marvel at these slender animals in their Stand on the sidelines and view a trade Learn the skills of identifying birds by reproductive rituals. that is over 100 years old but still very sight and sound. Binoculars and field much alive today at Kinder. Become a Canoe Guide guides are available to borrow. Not Sun, Apr 3 1:00 – 3:00pm appropriate for children younger than 12. This workshop will be a land-based LAKE WATERFORD Vernal Pool Training training for volunteers to lead canoe PARK & Adaptive Workshop trips at Jug Bay. It will cover volunteer responsibilities, canoe safety, and Sat, Mar 5 1:00 - 4:00pm Recreation Complex paddling techniques, canoe routes, Sat, Mar 26 1:00 - 4:00pm 830 Pasadena Road marsh ecology, and an overview of Sat, Apr 16 1:00 - 4:00pm Pasadena, MD 21122 Sanctuary policies. Volunteers must Learn about our Vernal Pool research Office: 410-222-1773 have canoeing experience. For adults or project and how you can help monitor Open 7:00am – Dusk older teens. frogs and salamanders that depend on these temporary habitats. You’ll also Box Turtle Care Training have the chance to adopt a pool of your Wed, Apr 6 1:00 – 2:30pm own to monitor over the spring and Sun, Apr 17 1:00 – 2:30pm See information about early summer. For adults and families As the spring progresses, our resident Lake Waterford Park Adaptive with children at least 8 years old. box turtles emerge from hibernation. Recreation Complex on page 33. This training is for volunteers who are Woodcock Watch interested in helping us care for three JUG BAY WETLANDS Sun, Mar 6 5:45 - 6:30pm turtles that live in our educational SANCTUARY Witness the mating display of the enclosure. Box turtle natural history, American Woodcock: the repeated feeding, and enclosure maintenance 1361 Wrighton Road “peent” cry of the male as darkness falls, will be discussed. For individuals and Lothian, MD 20711 followed by the whistle of his feathers families with children at least 6 years old. Office: 410-741-9330, Fax: 410-741-9346 as he descends in a zig-zag fashion. Hug a Tree Walk Open to the public 9:00am-5:00pm Meet in the parking lot/meadow of the Sat, Apr 16 10:00am – 1:00pm Wed, Sat and Sun Wetlands Center. In honor of Earth Day we will take a Spring Equinox Hike journey through time to visit some of our largest and most unique tree Reservations and entrance fees are Sat, Mar 19 5:00 - 7:30pm species at the Sanctuary. Participants required for all events, unless noted. Join a volunteer naturalist for an help measure the diameter and assess [email protected] exploration of the Sanctuary to the overall health of these special trees. Visit www.jugbay.org for fees, celebrate the coming of Spring. Look This is one hike you won’t want to miss! directions and updates to schedule. and listen for signs of the new life which is exploding all around us. We’ll end up Glendening Preserve open to the on the Marsh Boardwalk, and watch the Nature Walk & Wreath public 9:00am-5:00pm every day for sunset over the Patuxent. Ages 10 and up. Making for Mother’s Day hiking. (Closed on holidays) For Walk and Hike programs wear comfortable Galloway Creek Off the Sun, May 8 10:00am – 12:00pm walking shoes and dress for the Beaten Path Calling all sons and daughters! Are you weather. Sun, Mar 13 1:00 - 3:00pm looking for somewhere special to take Explore the Galloway Creek mom on mothers day? How about Naturalist Training watershed, doing some off trail taking her on a guided nature walk? for School Field Trip & hiking. Along the way we’ll visit the Participants will have the chance to Outreach Volunteers largest tree on the Sanctuary and cross remove some non-native honeysuckle and construct a natural wreath for mom Thu, Mar 3 10:00am – 12:00pm the creek valley. Waterproof footwear to take home with her. Wed, Mar 9 10:00am – 12:00pm recommended. Meet at the Plummer

Learn how you can assist staff naturalists House. Ages 12 and up. MORE AT JUG BAY >>> by being a co-leader for students

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 43 Home School Programs at Jug Bay Environmental Lecture Series Vernal Pools The Friends of Quiet Waters Park is pleased to announce the Environmental Lecture Wed, Mar 23 10:00am – 12:00pm Series, beginning its inaugural season in March. Twice per month, the Park will host Vernal pools are temporary wetlands panel discussions and keynote speakers exploring everything from where we will in the spring that provide vital habitats put our trash to how we should generate energy in the 21st century. for many amphibian species. Join us as we explore the wonders of this unique This year’s participants include representatives from NASA, the Eastern Shore aquatic environment. We’ll examine Land Conservancy, the Environmental Protection Agency, Physicians for Social vernal pool soils and search for frogs Responsibility, the Sierra Club, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and salamanders in various life stages, and the Solar Decathlon Project. as well as other aquatic animals. Wear Lectures will be held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm in wading boots or shoes that can get wet the Blue Heron Center. Please join us for a night of reflection and engagement (bring a change of shoes) and dress for around issues affecting our communities from the local to the global. the weather. Better Buildings: The Benefits of Green Architecture Mar 3 Nature Journaling Bird Walk The Debate on Wind Energy: Wind Turbines in Maryland Mar 17 Wed, Apr 27 10:00am – 12:00pm Climate Change and Maryland’s Shores Apr 7 Students will design their own nature The Problem of Coal Ash Apr 21 journals and learn helpful naturalist tips The Inconvenient Truth About Chesapeake Bay Restoration May 19 to maintaining a daily wildlife log. We’ll Where Does the Trash Go? Revisiting the Plastic Problem Jun 2 take a short hike through the woods The Benefits to Eating Green! Jun 16 and learn how to identify different bird Chesapeake Bay Series I Jul 7 species by their calls. Students will also Chesapeake Bay Series II Jul 21 learn how to record field notes and Maryland’s Endangered Wildlife Aug 4 make observations in the field. Space is limited so register now to reserve a seat! Trees of the Forest: A Call 410-222-1777 for additional information. journey through time Wed, May 18 10:00am – 12:00pm Learn more about Quiet Waters Park Join us for a journey through time to Gazebo Weddings at www.aacounty.org/recparks visit some of our oldest species of trees The O. James Lighthizer and the South in the sanctuary. Students will learn how Pavilion Rentals River Overlook Gazebos can be rented for weddings. Both gazebos are in to measure and record the diameter Pavilions can be rented for large beautiful settings. of these large trees. We will compare outdoor parties and cook-outs. Covered our measurements with data collected pavilions are equipped with grills and Boat and Bike Rentals during our long term forest ecology picnic tables. Operated by Paddle or Pedal. Enjoy water research study. Students will learn about setting by renting a bicycle, canoe, kayak, the many ecological benefits native Pavilion Rental stand-up paddle board, sailboat or pedal trees provide to the forest ecosystem. Check Availability and boat. Weather permitting, hours: Register Online at www.aacounty.org/ April - Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am – recparks - Online Registration 5:00pm (last rental/closed by 6:00pm). Dog Park May - Open Wednesday - Monday, QUIET WATERS PARK The dog park features two large fenced 10:00am – 5:00pm (last rental/closed by 6pm). Closed Tuesdays. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road areas for dogs to run off-leash, with one Tours and instruction are available. Call Annapolis, MD 21403 open space designated for small and or 410-271-7007 or visit www.paddleorpedal. Office: 410-222-1777, Fax: 410-222-1545 elderly dogs only. All other park rules com for fees and information. Open 7:00am – Dusk and fees apply. Dog Park closes one-half Closed Tuesdays hour before park closing time. Art Exhibitions The Blue Heron Center The park features the Garden Gallery The park’s indoor facility with private and Willow Gallery in the Visitors Center. garden is available for weddings, parties These galleries display changing and business meetings. The Blue Heron exhibitions of the best local and See Park Fees on page 41. Center accommodates groups up to 150 regional talents. Open during office seated or 225 standing. Ample parking. hours. Closed Tuesdays. MORE >>>

44 Spring 2011 ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ www.aacounty.org/recparks The following are the upcoming also include a training for volunteers American Indian Lifeways exhibits and their reception dates; interested in the weekly nest box Sun, May 8 10:00am - 4:00pm Muddy Creek Artists’ Guild (Mixed monitoring program. Interactive program covering Maryland Media), Feb 24 – Apr 10, Willow Gallery, Reptiles and Amphibians Indian history, crafts, food ways and culture Light and Shadow (Photographs), with Mary Hope (Keziah) Billings and David Feb 24 – Apr 10, Garden Gallery, The Sun, Apr 17 1:00-4:00pm Be prepared to walk along the stream (Long-Eye) Holland. $5:00 per person; $10 Washington Calligraphers Guild, Apr per family; FOHR members free. 14 – Jun 5, Willow and Garden Galleries. and floodplain to search for the frogs, Visit us online for artist reception times. toads, turtles and other herps. Rubber Modern and Historic Uses boots or old sneakers are recommended of Herbs Composting (no Crocs, flip flops or water sandals) Sun, May 15 1:00 - 4:00pm Demonstrations with and a change of clothes—just in case. Learn about which herbs were used as Master Gardeners medicines, foods, and fragrances, and Sat, Apr 23 at 10:00am which ones are still in common use Wed, May 4 at 11:00am HANCOCK’S today. Herbs will be available for sale. Sat, May 21 at 10:00am RESOLUTION House and Gardens open. Free entrance. Receive a free composting bin and goody bag while supplies last. Meet at the 2795 Bayside Beach Road Dr. Dobbs Makes a composting demonstration site. Don’t Pasadena, MD 21122 House Call forget to stroll our native gardens as well 410-255-4048 Sun, May 22 1:00 - 4:00pm for ideas on what you can plant at home. Dr. Alexander Dobbs visits the Hancock homestead and explains the medical Hancock’s Resolution will be open procedures of the 1700s. House and to the public starting Sunday, Gardens open. Small entrance fee. HAMMOND’S April 3. To learn more and for CONNECTION AT THE event information visit www. historichancocksresolution.org DARY FARM HISTORIC LONDON Opening Day 100 Dairy Lane Sun, Apr 3 1:00 - 4:00pm TOWN & GARDENS Gambrills, MD 21054 Enjoy spring on the farm as we prepare 839 Londontown Road For Information: 410-222-7317 for planting. Admission free Edgewater, MD 21037 Open to the public during the Open Office: 410-222-1919, Fax: 410-222-1918 Days and other special events Beekeeping 101 and 102 Hammond’s Connection at the Dairy Sun, Apr 10 1:00 - 4:00pm Beekeeper John Connors will be on Farm is a 176-acre park which highlights Visit www.historiclondontown.com hand to explain the activities within the rural and agricultural nature of the or call 410-222-1919 for fees and a beehive and the role bees play in Dairy Farm. Construction of the Park has program information. not begun, but the public is invited to pollination and food production. explore the Dairy Farm during Open Days Free entrance Winter Lecture Series: and special events. Learn more about at Spring Lilac Festival and Interpreting the Past www.aacounty.org/recparks. Tuesdays in March (March 1, 8, 15, Craft Fair 22, and 29) at 10:00am Sun, Apr 17 10:00am - 4:00pm Open Days Subjects range from archeology Featuring the oldest grove of lilacs open Hammond’s Connection will be open of Jamestown, chocolate, alcohol to the public in Anne Arundel County. once a month for visitors to reconnect and colonial medicines. Visit www. Watch sheep shearing, enjoy historical with the land through a variety of historiclondontown.org/ for details on folk music. $5:00 per person; $10 per activities. Natural surface footpaths the lecture series family; FOHR members free. will meander through the site. Families $10 for each lecture can enjoy the Kid’s Crafts and everyone Horse and Plow is welcome on the hay ride. Check Maryland Day the web site for additional programs Demonstration Sun, Mar 27 12:00 - 4:00pm planned for the year. Sun, May 1 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Happy Birthday Maryland! Come to In preparation for raising farm crops of London Town and help us celebrate Welcome Home Bluebirds! 1850, the winter field crop will be turned Maryland Day. Guided tours of the Sun, Mar 20 1:00-4:00pm under with Horse and Plow. House and site, colonial-style hearth cooking, and Come walk along the park’s Bluebird Gardens open. Free entrance. colonial games are part of the festivities. Trail to discover how many of our bird $1 admission fee. boxes are being used by bluebirds, chickadees, and swallows. This program

www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 45 Refund Policy Recreation and Aquatic– All refund requests must be submitted How to Register in writing with the exception of cancelled programs. Full refunds 3 Easy Ways to Register are given only if a program is cancelled or there are extenuating circumstances prior to the start date of the program. Cancelled program refunds will be automatically processed for 100% refund. Online Written requests received prior to the start date, will forfeit 20% of Register online at: www.aacounty.org/recparks the fee for the program or no more than $25 for each registration as an administrative fee. Any request received after the start date will be Mail-In / Walk-In considered on a case by case basis and prorated. Refund requests for Recreation and Parks Headquarters medical reasons shall be accompanied by a physician’s note. Request 1 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis for refunds must be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of Office hours Mon–Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm the program and/or sport. Night drop box available after hours Trips and Excursions – No refunds will be given unless the space can be filled with another registration; this includes trips cancelled North Arundel Aquatic Center due to inclement weather. Commitments and payments are made 7888 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 for tickets and transportation well in advance. Only when a trip is Office Hours vary – see website. cancelled due to insufficient registrations will 100% of the trip fee be Arundel Olympic Swim Center refunded. 2690 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Late Pickup Policy – A late pickup fee will be charged if your child(ren) Office Hours vary – see website. is picked up after the scheduled ending time of the program. The late pickup fee is $1.00 per minute per child. Failure to pay the fee will result Walk-In in your child(ren) being dismissed from the program and/or future North County Recreation Center registrations not being accepted. 196 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park Athletic Refund Policy – Please refer to the League Fee section of Office Hours Mon-Fri, 9:00am-12:00pm & 6:00-8:30pm the Organized Sports Rules. School Age Child Care (SACC) Refund South County Recreation Center Policy and Late Pickup Policy - Please refer to the SACC website and/ 4510 Owensville-Sudley Road, Harwood or the Parent’s Manual. Office hours Mon–Thur, 6:00– 8:30pm Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy – Weather related information is posted on the Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks website www.aacounty.org/recparks - Cancellation Notice link or you may call the Recreation & Parks Hotline at 410-222-7312 two hours Program registration is required. before your scheduled program. If schools are closed due to Complete the appropriate registration form, including all program inclement weather, our programs will be cancelled. If the Snow information requested. Include the program number on your check or Emergency Plan is in effect, all programs are cancelled. money order. Checks must be pre-printed with the name and address of the person signing. If the current phone number is not printed on Accessibility - Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation the check, please write the phone number on the front of the check. and Parks is committed to serving county residents and visitors with Checks/Money Order should be made payable to AACo Recreation & disabilities. In compliance with the intent and spirit of the Americans Parks. Parents are to arrive 5 minutes before the program’s closing to with Disability Act, our commitment is to ensure accessible facilities, avoid any late pick up charge (see policy under reminders). We reserve programs and services. the right to cancel or alter programs that do not meet the registration We request a minimum of 2 weeks advance notice for accommodation requirements. Returned Check Policy – We will charge an additional before the start of a program or event. A written request for specific fee of $25 for all returned checks. accommodation must be submitted at the time of registration. Recreational / Athletic / Aquatic Programs – Registration begins For additional information on inclusion/accommodation call the following immediately online, by mail or walk-in. Full payment is expected at numbers: Park events please contact the specific Park office. School Age time of registration. Summer Fun Centers and Day Camps offer a Child Care Programs (SACC) call 410-222-7856. Recreation programs or down payment fee option. See website or call 410-222-7300 for more Adaptive Recreation information call 410 222-7313. TTY users please email information. 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www.aacounty.org/recparks ✦ Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks ✦ Spring 2011 47 Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks is proud to Anne Arundel Archers recognize our partnership with Route 3, Crofton the following organizations. www.annearundelarchers.com Outdoor archery range. Chesapeake BMX (CBMX) 726 Donaldson Avenue, Severn www.chesapeakebmx.com Located in the Severn Danza Park, is the only Bicycle Moto Cross (BMX) race track in Central Maryland sanctioned by the American bicycle Association(ABA). The track is run by a not for profit associationChesapeake BMX (CBMX) that has the goal of educating bicycle riders in the sport of BMX racing and running ABA Sanctioned race events on a regular basis. The ABA supports BMX riders throughout the country and will hold the BMX Olympic Qualifying events prior to the next Summer Olympic Games. Visit (CBMX) at www.chesapeakebmx.com for information 2011schedule, practice and race date/time, and fees. Compass Pointe Golf Courses 9010 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena 410-255-7765 www.compasspointegolf.com Save every time you play at Compass Pointe with your 2011 Advantage Card. Annual Passes - Now is time to purchase. New Monthly Payment Options are available. Contact the General Manager at 410-255-1868. Save every time you play at with your 2011 Advantage Card. Enroll for Spring 2011 Golf Academy and Women in Golf Clinics. Only $100 per golfer, contact Ed Almes at 410-733-0347 or [email protected] for information. Register online for Junior Summer Camps (Pee Wee, Half Day and Full Day Camps). Visit www.compasspointegolf.com for information. Managed by Billy Casper Golf Management, Inc. Eisenhower Golf Course 1576 Generals Highway, Crownsville 410-571-0973 artnerships www.eisenhowergolf.com Save every time you play at Eisenhower with your 2011 Advantage Card. Register for 2011 Junior Camps for ages P 6 through 18. Visit www.eisenhowergolf.com for information. Managed by Billy Casper Golf Management, Inc. Compass Pointe Golf Courses Andover Equestrian Center $ $ 433 Andover Road, Linthicum Heights PUBLIC SENIOR 410-684-2099 GOLF GOLF Riding instructions and therapeutic riding for ages 8 43 33 and up. Operated by Windsor Stables, LLC. Valid Monday – Friday Not valid with any other promotions, discounts or events. Expires 5/31/11 Andy Smith Equestrian Center Book your tee time 24 /7 584 Broadneck Road, Annapolis www.compasspointegolf.com 443-878-2845 or by calling 410-255-7764 Summer day camp available for ages 7 to 14. Operated by JDS Equestrian Center, Inc.