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Sept. 23–25 Drive-Thru Drama: “Objects in the Mirror...” Oct. 25 Virtual McLean Uncorked page 7
Drive-Thru Drama
"From the Ash Baxter Files: The Search for the Stolen Spyglass" An (Optionally) Interactive Mystery
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Written by Andrew Scott Zimmer and commissioned by The Alden.
Friday–Sunday, Sept. 11–13, 18–20 and 25–27
Timed entries in 15-minute slots, 4–7 p.m. $20/$15 MCC tax district residents
Drive-Thru Drama
Written by Recent Cutbacks and commissioned by The Alden.
Friday–Sunday, Oct. 16–18, 23–25 and Oct. 30–Nov. 1
Timed entries in 15-minute slots, 4–7 p.m. $20/$15 MCC tax district residents Every 100 years, the planets align in such a way that allows spooky scientists access to an alternate dimension where ghouls, ghosts and monsters live….
YOUTH PROGRAMS Please check our website, in the kit Family Pumpkin Holiday Gingerbread Decorating most up-to-date information on Decorating Challenge Dec. 1–18 • Activity No. 4501.220 Center-sponsored events.
Sept. 28–Oct. 23 $35/$25 MCC district residents
Activity No. 4503.220 • $5 per child For families. Nothing says holiday cheer like For ages 3 to 8. Here’s your family’s chance decorating a gingerbread house with the family! We to show your pumpkin prowess! MCC will will supply, for curbside pick-up, a pre-built provide, for curbside pick-up, a small gingerbread house, a variety of traditional pumpkin and a decorating package with gingerbread house candy decorations, extra the supplies you need to decorate your toppings and plenty of frosting to create your pumpkin. one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Please share your Challenge A: Use ONLY the supplies hashtag: #MCCGingerbreadHouse. unique designs with us on social media using the www.mcleancenter.org, for the
Challenge B: Use any supplies in the kit and/or add materials from your house/yard Note: Parental supervision is required for 12 or younger. children (ask Parents first) Santa Claus is Coming to Town Once you have created your masterpiece, December • Activity No. 4502.220 please share your unique designs with us on social media using the hashtag #MCCPumpkinChallenge. We will pick one submission per challenge at the end of October for a small prize. MCC Management will make the decision on whether to hold this tentative program by Friday, Oct. 16, and will publish the results on our website, www.mcleancenter.org. Fall Program Cancellations • Harvest Happenings • Breakfast with Santa
THE OLD FIREHOUSE
The Old Firehouse Center (OFC) provides an incredible experience and safe environment for 7th-12th graders. Participants enjoy exposure to new recreational activities and develop social skills under the supervision of professionally experienced sta members who facilitate organized activities, daily clubs and day trips. Teens can enjoy their time at the Old Firehouse after school, during school breaks and at our Friday night activities and trips.
Old Firehouse Membership Memberships are open to 7th – 12th Graders. Membership Benefits
• After School Program • Monthly e-newsletters • Valid until June 30, 2021
$325/$300 MCC district residents.
To join, drop o a completed and signed Participant Contract to OFC, accompanied by your payment. Participant Contracts are available at the Old Firehouse and online. For additional information, visit www.oldfirehouse.org.
After School Program Tuesday–Friday (In accordance with the FCPS proposed pandemic schedule;
subject to change) • 2:30–6 p.m.
Membership Benefits
• Daily snack and drink. • Access to our computer lab. • Homework/Study Assistance. • Various daily club activities including
Games, Fitness, Cooking and Art clubs. • Free material/supply bundles for OFC virtual club activities (registration required). Please visit www.oldfirehouse.org for more detailed information and to register.
www.oldfirehouse.org
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
703-448-TEEN (8336)
Like Us on Facebook! Twitter: @oldfirehouseva Email: oldfirehouse
@mcleancenter.org
Old Firehouse Virtual Clubs Videos available weekly beginning Monday, Sept. 14.*
* Subject to change based on adjustments in the FCPS School Calendar or requirements due to the pandemic.
Free to OFC Members/Nonmember fee will cover the cost of activity materials.
The pre-recorded Old Firehouse After School Club Activity Videos (Art, Fitness, Cooking & Games) will be available each week. Supplies for specific clubs, will be available for pickup on Monday’s for those who register for the week’s activity.
Virtual Madden 21 Tournament Family Fun Trivia Nights
(PlayStation & XBOX One) Select Fridays, 7–9 p.m. • $5 per family Tuesday, Sept. 8–Thursday, Sept. 17 Gather the whole family together around Activity No. 4701.220 • $5 Entry Fee the computer or tablet and get ready for The Old Firehouse wants to know… do you have what it takes to be the best Madden player in McLean? Challenge members of your community in a single-elimination, some socially distant trivia. Prizes for winning teams! Preregistration is required. Register online at www.oldfirehouse.org or call OFC at 703-448-TEEN (8336). virtual tournament in hopes to be crowned Date Activity No. the best Madden 21 player on PlayStation and XBOX. The champion on both systems will Friday, Aug. 28, 7-9 p.m. 4703.220 receive a prize. Friday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m. 4704.220 Spooky Virtual Family Bingo Night Friday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m. 4706 .220 Friday, Oct. 30, 7–9 p.m. Activity No. 4705.2 20 Friday, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. 4707. 220 $5 per family/Zoom invite Friday, Dec. 18, 7-9 p.m. 4708.220 Join our Zoom call and enjoy an evening of fun and prizes. Families are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes for the video call. Zoom invite and link to our online bingo cards will be sent a week prior to the event. Prizes will be awarded to the winner(s) of each round of bingo AND the family with the best costume(s) as voted by OFC sta will win a prize.
Fall Program Cancellations The following programs are canceled for Fall 2020:
• Monster Mash • Yule Ball • Family Movie Night • After 7 • Teacher Work Day and Friday Night
Trips (through 1/1/21)
Old Firehouse Facility Rentals
Reservations are accepted six-months in advance, on a first-come, firstserved basis. For details, forms and rates go to www.mcleancenter.org /teens/about/rentals or call 703-448-8336, TTY: 711. All facility rentals are subject to and limited by current pandemic social distancing guidelines and best safety practices that exist at the time of the rental.
Registration Processing
Easy Ways to Register
ONLINE
Just click on the pink “Register” button in the upper right corner of any page of our website, or on a seven-digit activity number, which will link you to our online registration system. Online registration begins at midnight on the registration start date.
Mail a completed registration form with payment in the form of a check, money order or credit card to: McLean Community Center, Attn: Registrar, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101.
IN PERSON/DROP OFF
You may register in person at the Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. At other times, drop a completed registration form and payment (in the form of a check or money order, or by completing the credit card information on the form) into the registration box. Instructors may not accept registrations or extend verbal commitments.
Payment
• Payment is due at the time of registration in the form of a check, money order or credit card (American Express,
Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) number with expiration date. If paying by check, please make payable to McLean
Community Center, unless otherwise noted.
Receipt confirmations will be emailed. If no email address is provided, receipt confirmations will be mailed.
Senior Discounts
• Senior citizens (age 60 and older) are eligible to receive a ten (10) percent discount on classes except where noted.
Senior discounts are not available for tours and other activities.
Materials Fee
• All materials fees are due to the instructor on the first day of class, unless otherwise noted.
Class & Activity Refund Policy
• All withdrawals, refund and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to registrar@mcleancenter.org.
Restrictions
• Once a class, camp or activity is in session, refunds may be granted only for medical reasons or for extenuating circumstances as determined by the General Programs
Director and the Registrar. Medical requests must be accompanied by a doctor’s note (verification).
Absences from Class
• Absences and personal scheduling conflicts are not reimbursable. • The Center is not obligated to make up classes due to absences and personal scheduling conflicts. However, each instructor has her/his own make-up policy; arrangements for make-up classes are scheduled through individual instructors. Please do not contact the Center.
General Information Holidays & Inclement Weather
• The Center will be CLOSED on the following days:
Columbus Day (10/12), Veterans‘ Day (11/11), Thanksgiving (11/26–27), Christmas Eve (½ Day, 12/24) and
Christmas Day (12/25). • The class program follows Fairfax County Public Schools’ inclement weather policy. In case of inclement weather, check our website (www.mcleancenter.org), call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 (hearing impaired), or listen for cancellation information on local radio stations. • Classes canceled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled, if possible. If not, a prorated refund will be issued.
ADA Accommodations
• Accommodation request should be made no fewer than 14 working days prior to the start to of the activity by calling the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 (hearing impaired) to make arrangements.
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101 703-790-0123 TTY: 711
