2021 SPRING SUMMER Online Registration Begins March 3, 6pm www.HowardCountyMD.gov/rap INCLUDES FALL COMPETITIVE SPORTS To register: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap or 410-313-PARK (410-313-7275) MAY GO ONLINE 1 Welcome to the 2021 Spring/Summer Guide. We are excited to offer a full range of educational and entertaining programs this spring and summer for Howard County residents and visitors. Open to participants of all ages, we invite you to try our new and returning activities, special events, sports leagues, and more. The health of our registrants is always our priority and we continue to ensure that each program follows Howard County’s COVID-19 safety guidance. With warm days and evenings approaching, we welcome you to enjoy our outdoor family programs. Stargaze during Alpha Ridge Park’s free Public Star Parties (page 10); save the day with Hero Hustle at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center (page 11); and join Robinson Nature County Executive Calvin Ball Center for a special (once-every-17-years) Cicada Celebration (page 25). Adults can return to nature through a Ladies Night Hike with friends (page 14), exciting archery lessons and open range sessions (page 20), or pop-up 55+ yoga classes held in Howard County parks (page 71). For those wanting to get fit and stay active, we offer adult and youth sports leagues and classes, in-person or online specialized fitness classes, and personal trainers at our community centers (page 64). Sign up early, many of these programs fill quickly! With so many options to choose from, you and your family are sure to find fun and enriching programs to enjoy in Howard County this Spring and Summer. Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive Raul Delerme, Department of Recreation & Parks Director Director A. Raul Delerme On The Cover: The 2020 Columbia Baseball League's Summer 5v5 and Fall 7v7 was redesigned to allow children to play baseball in a safe environment during COVID-19. Playing modified baseball through CBL has been such a boost for our family. While our children normally participate in youth sports for at least three seasons a year, we’ve been very cautious during the pandemic and did not expect there to be a sport we felt comfortable playing. - JESSICA MAHAJAN, CBL PARENT We appreciated the lengths the league went to in creating a safe environment for our son to play baseball [last] summer. Because members of our extended family that we see regularly are higher risk, we have to be careful. The CBL program balanced safety precautions with the opportunity for kids to play baseball. - CHEYENNE AND DOUG EACKER, CBL PARENTS See page 77 for information on baseball programs and leagues. TABLE OF CONTENTS Child Care RecZone/Early We offer online programs for all age levels and topics. Each program Learning Center Page 6 is held through Webex or Zoom. To find online-only programs or Elementary School Before & After Care, programs that may move to an online format due to COVID-19 Middle School After Care Page 7 or inclement weather, look for these icons next to program listings. Volunteer Opportunities Page 8 For a list of up-to-date online programs and free video content, Pavilion & Facility Rentals Page 9 visit www.howardcountymd.gov/athomewithhocorec. Historic Howard County Page 9 We continue to follow County guidelines in order to decrease the Special Events Page 10 spread of COVID-19. Restrictions may include smaller classes, face coverings, health questionnaires, and more. Park Ranger Programs Page 15 Trips & Tours Page 16 Adventure & Outdoors Teens & Tweens (11-17 yrs) Field Hockey Page 83 Archery Page 20 Crafts & Fine Arts Page 48 Flag Football Page 83 Campfires & Camping Page 21 Dance Page 48 Football Page 84 Fishing Page 21 Music & Theater Arts Page 49 Golf Page 84 Geocaching/Land Navigation Page 22 Personal Development Page 49 Gymnastics Page 85 Paddling Page 22 Science & Technology Page 49 Jump Rope Page 86 Kickball Page 86 Adults (18 yrs +) Nature & Environment Lacrosse Page 87 Cooking Page 50 Astronomy & Planetarium Page 23 Martial Arts Page 89 Crafts & Fine Arts Page 51 Family & Parent/Child Page 24 Multi-Sport Page 90 Dance Page 53 Pre-K & Youth Page 27 Obstacle Sports Page 92 Lifelong Learning Page 54 Adults Page 27 Pickleball Page 92 Music & Theater Arts Page 57 Take Home & Rugby Page 93 Online Programs Page 28 Active Adults (55 yrs +) Soccer Page 94 Home School Page 29 Encore Adventures Page 58 Tennis Page 96 Cooking Page 59 Ultimate Disc Page 102 Historic & Heritage Crafts & Fine Arts Page 59 Volleyball Page 102 Pre-K Page 30 Dance Page 61 Therapeutic Recreation Youth Page 30 Drop-In Programs Page 61 & Inclusion Services Adults (16 yrs +) Page 32 Games Page 61 After School Page 106 Family Programs Page 33 Lifelong Learning Page 62 Crafts & Fine Arts Page 106 Speaker Series Page 62 Pre-K (0-5 yrs) Dance Page 106 Adventures in Learning Page 34 Fitness Enrichment Page 107 Crafts & Fine Arts Page 36 Personal Training Page 64 Freebies! Page 107 Dance Page 36 Cardio & Strength Page 65 Athletic, Community Fitness Page 37 Health & Relaxation Page 68 & Nature Centers Music & Theater Arts Page 37 Active Adults (55 yrs +) Page 69 Fitness Packages Page 108 Youth (5-12 yrs) Sports Drop-In Fun Page 109 Chess Page 38 Aquatics Page 72 Center Information Page 110 Cooking Page 38 Badminton Page 77 General Information Crafts & Fine Arts Page 39 Baseball, Softball & Tee Ball Page 77 Inclement Weather/ Dance Page 40 Basketball Page 79 Program Status Line Page 112 Language Page 41 Billiards Page 82 Music & Theater Arts Page 41 Bocce Page 82 Registration Form Page 114 Personal Development Page 43 Cricket Page 82 Science, Technology & LEGO® Page 44 Fencing Page 82 School’s Out Programs Page 46 If you would like this Guide in a larger font, please contact Susan Potts, 410-313-4628. What To Do When Schools Are Closed April 2 April 27, 28 School’s Out Youth Tennis Clinic with USTA 6-11 yrs / Page 97 School's Out with NinjaBE 7-14 yrs / Page 92 School’s Out: Citizen Scientist – Archaeology 8-13 yrs / Page 30 School’s Out Sports and Swim 8-13 yrs / Page 91 School’s Out Workshop with KidzArt! Grades: K-5 / Page 39 School’s Out Junior Sports 8-13 yrs / Page 90 Spring Break – Cooking with Club SciKidz Grades: K-5 / Page 47 Spring Break Drama Workshops by DLC Grades: K-6 / Page 47 May 13 School’s Out Youth Tennis Clinic with USTA 6-11 yrs / Page 97 Creative Magic Spring Break Workshop 6-12 yrs / Page 47 School’s Out: Frontier Survival Skills 8-13 yrs / Page 30 Circus Camp Stars Workshop – Spring Break 7-14 yrs / Page 47 School’s Out Workshop with KidzArt! Grades: K-5 / Page 39 Spring Break Workshop Mazes, Labyrinths and Coasters Grades: K-3 / Page 47 Bricks4Kidz LEGO® School’s Out 5-11 yrs / Page 44 RPG Video Game Developer with Club SciKidz Grades: 3-5 / Page 47 School’s Out: Cooking with Club SciKidz 5-11 yrs / Page 46 Junior Golf Spring Break 7-14 yrs / Page 84 School’s Out Drama Workshop by DLC Grades K-6 / Page 46 Planet Recreation Spring Break Program Grades: K-5 / Page 90 Earth’s Natural Phenomena! with Club SciKidz Grades K-3 / Page 46 Ultimate Sports & Games Spring Break 8-13 yrs / Page 91 Newton’s Apprentice with Club SciKidz Grades 3-5 / Page 46 Jr. Development Tennis Spring Break 7-16 yrs / Page 98 Schools Out Circus Camp Stars 7-14 yrs / Page 47 Spring Break Volleyball Academy 8-17 yrs / Page 102 Meadowbrook School’s Out Basketball 9-14 yrs / Page 80 April 5-6 School’s Out Workshop with KidzArt! Grades: K-5 / Page 39 May 31 School’s Out Workshop with KidzArt! Grades: K-5 / Page 39 Spring Break – Cooking with Club SciKidz Grades: K-5 / Page 47 Bricks4Kidz LEGO® School’s Out Grades: K-5 / Page 44 Spring Break Drama Workshops by DLC Grades: K-6 / Page 47 Circus Camp Stars Workshop – Spring Break 7-14 yrs / Page 47 June 16-18 Spring Break Workshop Mazes, Labyrinths and Coasters Grades: K-3 / Page 47 School’s Out: Cooking with Club SciKidz 5-11 yrs / Page 46 RPG Video Game Developer with Club SciKidz Grades: 3-5 / Page 47 School’s Out Drama Workshop by DLC Grades K-6 / Page 46 Planet Recreation Spring Break Program Grades: K-5 / Page 90 Schools Out Circus Camp Stars 7-14 yrs / Page 47 Ultimate Sports & Games Spring Break 8-13 yrs / Page 91 April 12, 14 Some photos in this guide were taken School’s Out: Archaeology in the Lab 8-13 yrs / Page 30 before the COVID-19 pandemic. School's Out with NinjaBE 7-14 yrs / Page 92 Extend Your Child's School Day with Before & After-School Programs www.howardcountymd.gov/afterschool USTA Youth Tennis Before & After-School Page 98 4 ONLINE PROGRAM For most up-to-date info, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/rap. 5 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Howard County Residents: Walk-In (Locations may not be open due to COVID-19): Online registration starting March 3 at 6pm. All other methods starting March 4. Howard County Recreation & Parks Headquarters 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia (8am-4:30pm, M-F) Out-of-County Residents: Online registration starting March 10 at 6pm. Gary J. Arthur Community Center All other methods starting March 11. 2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville (7am-8:30pm, M-Sa; 9am-5:30pm, Su) Financial assistance and payment plan available for North Laurel Community Center Howard County residents.