Winter 2017 Recreater

FITNESS | DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE • FEB 3 & 4 | MENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Recreater

Jan-Mar 2017

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

FIND BALANCE with over 140 activities to choose from

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WINTER 2017

5 Ways to Register!

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1 GO TO WWW.RECREATER.COM

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

2 MAIL REGISTRATION FORM

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

3 VISIT THE MAIN OFFICE

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

4 REGISTER BY PHONE

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

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5 FAX COMPLETED FORMS

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

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Explore the Recreater The Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation is committed to the highest level of care for our natural and historic resources, while making the park facilities and the recreational programs available to all. We believe that the benefits of parks and of recreation are far reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

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5 Sports Leagues 6 Sports 9 Drop Ins 10 Martial Arts 12 Fitness & Health 32 50+ Programming

16 It’s All About Preschool!

19 Cooking & Nutrition 26 Scout Programs 27 Movement & Readiness 29 Enrichment

Explore

Family Fun!

4 Spring Break Camps 22 History 23 Nature 25 Arts & Crafts 30 Therapeutic Recreation 31 Music & Dance

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New York City Bus Trip Daddy Daughter Dance Tails on Trails: 5K-9 & BFF Run/Walk Easter Egg Roll

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APRIL 17-21

Celebrate the season and enjoy your spring break with daily activities!

MONOCACY DAY CAMP

Enjoy your Spring Break with daily activities that include games, crafts, and sports. Celebrate spring with a party on Friday!

6-12 yrs / 5 days / $139 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9457 M-F 7 AM-6 PM 4/17-4/21 Centerville Rec Center 9456 M-F 7 AM-6 PM 4/17-4/21

SPRING BREAK @ THE PARK

Spend the week discovering nature with hands on experiments and lots of nature inspired activities.

Use microscopes, dip nets, clinometers, and other scientific equipment to explore the wild side of the park. We will be outside in the woods, the creek, and the fields so dress for the weather!

7-12 yrs / 5 days / $159 Fountain Rock Park 9736 M-F 8 AM-5 PM 4/17-4/21

SPRING BREAK CAMP: TIME TRAVEL

Take a trip through time and discover life and culture through the centuries. Step into our time machine to explore the inventions and innovations that have transformed daily life through time.

6-13 yrs / 5 days / $159 Rose Hill Manor Park 9813 M-F 8 AM-5 PM 4/17-4/21

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MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

All teams in this recreational league will play 7 regular season games and then compete in the championship tournament. Fee includes sanctioned officials, staff, equipment, facility rental, team championship and runner-up trophies, and administration. Game times and locations will vary each week, depending on team schedule. Please call 301-600-1894 for more information. Team registration only. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

18+ yrs / 8 games / $495 per team Deer Crossing and Tuscarora Rec Centers 9482 W 7:00-10:00 PM 1/25-3/29

INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

While its cold outside, practice your skills indoors. Participants will have fun playing co-ed recreational soccer indoors while learning basic skills. The Division of Parks and Recreation will form teams. Sneakers and shin guards required to participate.

Game times will vary each week. Coach volunteers are crucial to this league and will receive a discount! Please contact Chris Krogh at ckrogh@frederickcountymd. gov for more information.

5-6 yrs / 7 weeks / $50 Centerville Rec Center 9480 Su 1:00-4:00 PM 1/15-2/26 Tuscarora Rec Center 9481 Su 1:00-4:00 PM 1/15-2/26

SPORTS LEAGUES

SPRING 2017

Sports Leagues MLB Tee Ball (4-6 yrs) MLB Coach-Pitch (6-8 yrs) Ballenger Creek Park, Utica Park, and Deer Crossing Rec Center Sundays, 4/9-6/11 • 12-4 PM Registration deadline: Fri., 3/17 CO-ED Flag Football (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Tuesdays, 4/18-6/20 • 7-10 PM Registration deadline: Fri., 4/7 Men’s Flag Football (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Sundays, 4/23-6/18 • 8 AM-1 PM Registration deadline: Fri., 4/14

NFL Youth Flag Football (5-17 yrs) Ballenger Creek Park, Urbana District Park, and Utica Park Saturdays, 4/1-6/3 • 9 AM-4 PM Early Registration: Wed., 2/22 (discount price for early registration) Registration Deadline: Wed., 3/8 Women’s Soccer (18+ yrs) Chuck Foreman Field at Ballenger Creek Park Thursdays, 4/20-6/22 • 6-10 PM Registration deadline: Thurs., 4/6

Monocacy Youth Soccer (5-14 yrs) Glade Elementary, Old National Pike Park, and Urbana District Park Saturdays, 4/8-6/10 • 9 AM-3 PM Registration deadline: Fri., 3/17 Soccer experience not necessary, but may be helpful for the older age groups.

Be a Volunteer Coach!

Contact one of the following program managers: NFL Flag ktapley@frederickcountymd.gov Monocacy Youth Soccer & MLB pkefauver@frederickcountymd.gov Indoor Soccer ckrogh@frederickcountymd.gov

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EVERYTHING SPORTS

Basketball

Baton

This program is geared toward beginner or novice players. Children will learn basic fundamentals of basketball including gross motor skills associated with the game. We will play fun; small-sided games to help reinforce the skills/drills they will learn.

5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center 9469 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/20-2/17 Middletown Rec Center 9470 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/20-2/17 Oakdale Rec Center 9471 M 4:30-5:15 PM 3/13-4/10 Thurmont Rec Center 9811 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/21 Tuscarora Rec Center 9468 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Walkersville Rec Center 9472 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 3/14-4/11 7-8 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center 9474 F 5:30-6:15 PM 1/20-2/17 Middletown Rec Center 9475 F 5:30-6:15 PM 1/20-2/17 Oakdale Rec Center 9476 M 5:30-6:15 PM 3/13-4/10 Thurmont Rec Center 9812 Tu 5:30-6:15 PM 1/24-2/21 Tuscarora Rec Center 9473 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Walkersville Rec Center 9477 Tu 5:30-6:15 PM 3/14-4/11

Fundamental baton and dance techniques are introduced to kids in this introduction class. Batons are available at a reduced cost from the instructor.

4-12 yrs / 5 classes / $45 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9751 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 1/10-2/7 9752 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 2/21-3/21

HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL 101

MINI HOOPSTERS

Bring your little “baller” out to the gym for some motor skill practice while they have fun playing basketball based games and activities. This program is designed for preschoolers to experience the game, equipment and team work. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Parent participation may be required for some activities.

3-5 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Tuscarora Rec Center 9418 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/30-2/27 9419 M 5:30-6:15 PM 1/30-2/27

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BATON TWIRLING

Flag Football

FLAG FOOTBALL 101

Your child will have a great time learning the basic fundamentals of flag football.

Participants will play fun, small-sided games to help reinforce the skills they develop. This fun class is for children who have not yet played flag football.

5-7 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Oakdale Rec Center 9835 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/20-2/17

Floor Hockey FLOOR HOCKEY

This program is for children who have not played floor hockey yet or are just beginning. Participants will learn basic fundamentals of the great sport. Children will play fun, small-sided games to help reinforce skills/drills they will learn.

5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center 9464 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/23-2/20 Middletown Rec Center 9465 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 1/26-2/23 7-8 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center 9466 M 5:30-6:15 PM 1/23-2/20 Middletown Rec Center 9467 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 1/26-2/23

SPORTS Gymnastics

Lacrosse

This exciting preschool gymnastics program is ideal for the beginner tumbler.

Students will learn over 30 gymnastic skills. Prerequisite: Child must be three years old when the program begins and toilet trained. No diapers. Parent involvement is required.

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $60 Centerville Rec Center 9662 Tu 6:00-6:45 PM 1/17-2/21 Walkersville Rec Center 9663 W 5:00-5:45 PM 1/18-2/22

Skill stations and small games will help little tikes get comfortable with playing lacrosse, in a fun team environment!

Teamwork and fundamental motor-skills included in this program are designed specifically for this age level. This is not a league although some small games may be played. Parent participation may be required for some activities. All equipment is provided. Fee includes a T-shirt.

3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Centerville Rec Center 9512 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9508 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/27-2/24 Middletown Rec Center 9500 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/30-2/27

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS

GYMNASTICS

This exciting program offers gymnastics for beginners to intermediate athletes.

Students will work on skills using the bars, beam, floor, and spring board. Parents may stay and watch in the 1st, 4th, and 8th weeks.

4-14 yrs / 8 classes / $85 Centerville Rec Center 9524 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM 1/17-3/7 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9525 M 5:00-6:00 PM 1/16-3/6 Middletown Rec Center 9825 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM 1/17-3/7 9526 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 1/17-3/7 Walkersville Rec Center 9564 W 6:00-7:00 PM 1/18-3/8 Tuscarora Rec Center 9527 Th 5:00-6:00 PM 1/19-3/9 9563 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 1/19-3/9

LITTLE STICKS LACROSSE

LACROSSE SCOOPERS

This program is geared toward children who have not played lacrosse yet or are just beginning. Children will learn basic fundamentals including scooping, cradling, and shooting in a fun team environment! This is not a league although some small games may be played. All equipment is provided. Fee includes a T-shirt.

5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Centerville Rec Center 9511 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9506 F 5:30-6:15 PM 1/27-2/24 Middletown Rec Center 9496 M 5:30-6:15 PM 1/30-2/27

TUMBLING FOR CHEERLEADING

This exciting program is for the beginner to advanced tumbler. Students will be taught cartwheels, round off, handstands, bridges, back handsprings, back tucks and more. Parents may stay and watch in the 1st, 4th, and 8th weeks.

4-16 yrs / 8 classes / $85 Centerville Rec Center 9666 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 1/17-3/7 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9668 M 6:00-7:00 PM 1/16-3/6 Tuscarora Rec Center 9670 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 1/19-3/9

MLB PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION Youth baseball/softball fans will get a chance to showcase their skills at this local event. Scores will be recorded in the categories of pitching, hitting and running. Top scorers in each age group will have the opportunity to advance to a Sectional Competition, where they will compete to advance to the Team Championship hosted by the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards! Each participant must present a copy of Birth Certificate at check-in. This is a free event for boys and girls, ages 7-14 years. No metal spikes are allowed.

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Utica District Park Sunday, April 9th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

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SPORTS Multi-Sports

EXPLORING SPORTS

Soccer

1ST KICKS SOCCER

Volleyball

Help your little athlete learn a variety of Preschooler’s first experience in soccer, sports through drills and games in this teamwork, and fundamental motor-skills 5-week program. Parent and child will be in this program specifically designed guided through skill stations and games for them. Skill stations, small games that teach the fundamentals of throwing, and scrimmages will help them get catching, kicking, and batting. Adult comfortable with a soccer ball and participation is required. Each participant teammates. Shin guards are not required will receive a t-shirt and an Exploring but recommended. Fee includes a T-shirt.

Sports handbook.

This is not a league. Parent participation may be required for some activities.

3-5 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Centerville Rec Center 3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $49 9422 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 1/19-2/16 Middletown Rec Center 9423 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 1/19-2/16 9408 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/18-2/15 Oakdale Rec Center 9409 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/18-2/15 9420 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 1/17-2/14 9421 Tu 5:30-6:15 PM 1/17-2/14 SOCCER STRIKERS 101 For children who have not played soccer WORLD OF SPORTS yet or are just beginning. During this Children learn how to catch, throw, kick, program children will learn gross motor and have fun as they participate in skill skills associated with soccer. Children games/activities associated with playing will play fun games to help reinforce the kickball, basketball, tee-ball, soccer, and soccer skills/drills they will learn. more.

5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $39 5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center Centerville Rec Center 9485 M 4:30-5:15 PM 3/3-4/10 9806 F 4:30-5:15 PM 3/10-4/7 Middletown Rec Center Middletown Rec Center 9808 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 3/16-4/13 9490 F 4:30-5:15 PM 3/10-4/7 Oakdale Rec Center Oakdale Rec Center 9483 M 4:30-5:15 PM 1/23-2/20 9488 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Tuscarora Rec Center Tuscarora Rec Center 9484 F 4:30-5:15 PM 1/20-2/17 9489 W 4:30-5:15 PM 3/15-4/12 7-8 yrs / 5 classes / $39 7-8 yrs / 5 classes / $39 Centerville Rec Center Centerville Rec Center 9810 M 5:30-6:15 PM 3/3-4/10 9807 F 5:30-6:15 PM 3/10-4/7 Middletown Rec Center Middletown Rec Center 9809 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 3/16-4/13 9493 F 5:30-6:15 PM 3/10-4/7 Oakdale Rec Center Oakdale Rec Center 9486 M 5:30-6:15 PM 1/23-2/20 9491 W 5:30-6:15 PM 1/25-2/22 Tuscarora Rec Center Tuscarora Rec Center 9487 F 5:30-6:15 PM 1/20-2/17 9492 W 5:30-6:15 PM 3/15-4/12

GO GET IT VOLLEYBALL: BEGINNER

This clinic is designed to educate and prepare participants for the game of volleyball. This class introduces basic passing, setting, hitting and serving.

Defense and court positioning are included to provide all around team and game play instruction. It’s suitable for those with little or no prior volleyball experience. Come out to work hard and have fun playing volleyball!

10-15 yrs / 5 classes / $60 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9519 Th 5:30-7:00 PM 1/26-2/23

GO GET IT VOLLEYBALL: INTERMEDIATE

This clinic is for those with prior volleyball experience, who want to continue learning the game. The class is designed for people who can ALREADY perform basic volleyball skills including overhand serve, defense and serve receive formations and transitions. You need to have been promoted from the Beginner program or have previous experience at the high school or club volleyball level. This class builds on basic skills and introduces more advanced offensive and defensive techniques into game play. Participants will be evaluated week 1 to determine if they are qualified for Intermediate, or need to successfully complete the Beginner class first. This class is NOT for beginners. Come out to work hard and have fun playing volleyball!

12-16 yrs / 5 classes / $60 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9521 Th 5:30-7:00 PM

3/16-4/13

SCHOOL’S OUT SPORTS CAMP

January 16 & February 20

$39 8

7:00AM-6:00PM

Centerville Rec Center

We’ll play sports and games such as soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball, ultimate frisbee, wiffle ball, lacrosse and more!

Learn new skills and develop previous skills.

Bring a non-perishable lunch. Activities take place indoors and outside if weather allows.

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6-12 yrs

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

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

CENTER

AGES PROGRAM

Foreman Field (Ballenger) 13+

(Begins March 21, 2017)

DAY/TIME

Friends & Family Sports

Tu, 3:00-5:00 pm Th, 3:00-5:00 pm

Centerville Recreation

All Ages 18+ 30+ 18+

Friends & Family (half gym) Women’s Basketball (half gym) Basketball Volleyball

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

Deer Crossing Recreation

25+ All Ages 14+ 18+

Basketball Baton Martial Arts Volleyball

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

Department of Aging: Emmitsburg Frederick

50+ 50+

Pickle Ball Pickle Ball

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

Middletown Recreation

40+ 18+ 18+ 30+ Under 18

Basketball Basketball (half gym) Volleyball (half gym) Basketball Basketball

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

Oakdale Recreation

25+

Basketball

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Thurmont Recreation

18+

Volleyball

Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuscarora Recreation

18+

Basketball

Sundays, 7:00-9:00 pm

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MARTIAL ARTS

Aikido

Self-Defense

Aikido is one of the most modern forms of the Japanese martial arts. It has been called a “gentle” martial art because it uses strictly defensive techniques of evasion, redirection, and immobilization.

Aikido focuses on gaining maximum effect from minimum effort. This class is suitable for all people regardless of age, size or gender.

Anti Bullying that will empower your children with self-defense techniques that work: teach them to defend themselves in any threatening situation while learning in a non-threatening environment. The key to our children’s safety is to give them the specific survival tools so that they never enter that car, never grab that hand, and so that they know how to get away before they are grabbed. No class 12/26, 12/27 or 1/2.

8-12 yrs / 8 classes / $130 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9709 M 5:00-6:00 PM 11/28-1/23 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9756 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 12/13-2/7

AIKIDO

DEMO

13+ yrs / 1 class / FREE Deer Crossing Rec Center 9507 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM

1/7

BEGINNER 13+ yrs / 6 classes / $30 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9498 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 1/14-2/18 9515 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 3/4-4/8

INTERMEDIATE

13+ yrs / 8 classes / $35 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9503 Sa 9:00-10:30 AM 9518 Sa 9:00-10:30 AM

1/7-2/25 3/4-4/22

Jodo

JODO, THE ART OF THE STAFF

In this traditional Japanese martial art, develop your mind and body while learning how to use a short staff and wooden sword. The focus of Shindo-Muso Ryu Jodo is weapon-on-weapon training in prearranged forms. There is no sparring during this program.

BEGINNER

C.L.A.S.S

KRAV MAGA: SURVIVAL ON THE STREET

The #1 reality based system for self defense. Krav Maga is all about Survival in the Real World. Learn to survive all types of attacks, grabs, and holds. Simple, easy to learn, and efficient. No experience necessary. A $12 insurance fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of the first class. No class 12/22, 12/25, or 1/1.

16+ yrs / 8 classes / $130 Middletown Rec Center 9708 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 12/15-2/16 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9755 Su 6:00-7:00 PM 12/11-2/12

BASIC MARTIAL ARTS FAMILY CLASS

This class is focused towards the entire family. Everyone in the family ages 6 and above are welcome to come and train together. Multiple instructors will ensure everyone is challenged and provide a INTERMEDIATE positive learning experience. Everyone 18+ yrs / 10 classes / $34 will learn the basics of Karate, Jujitsu, Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9244 Tu 8:00-9:00 PM 1/10-3/14 Wing Chun and Escrima. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

6+ yrs / 10 classes / $129 American Karate Academy 9798 T,Th 6:30-7:30 PM 1/10-2/9 9799 T,Th 6:30-7:30 PM 2/21-3/23 18+ yrs / 10 classes / $34 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9243 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-3/14

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MARTIAL ARTS ESCRIMA: BEGINNER

Learn the fascinating art of Escrima (Arnis) which embodies fencing and fighting movements. Arnis is an excellent selfdefense system from the Philippines.

Arnis techniques can be used in both weapon and empty hand defense. Arnis is great for anyone who may have difficulty with kicking or jumping. No class 1/16.

18+ yrs / 10 classes / $139 American Karate Academy 9795 T,Th 12:00-1:15 PM 1/10-2/9 9794 M,W 7:30-8:30 PM 1/9-2/13

ESCRIMA: INTERMEDIATE

Learn modern Arnis (Fencing, Stick Fighting and Self Defense) with Carl Minkel. You will learn single stick, double stick, knife and empty hand drills.

18+ yrs / 10 classes / $139 American Karate Academy 9797 T,Th 12:00-1:15 PM 2/21-3/23 9796 M,W 7:30-8:30 PM 2/27-3/29

SMALL CIRCLE JUJITSU

Learn the basics of grappling and an effective system of self-defense. You will be taught the falling techniques, joint locks and controls.

18+ yrs / 7 classes / $129 American Karate Academy 9792 M 7:00-8:30 PM 1/23-3/6

Karate

LITTLE NINJAS

CHILDREN’S KARATE

A high energy class that develops physical, mental, and emotional self defense skills.

Students will sharpen their mental focus and learning ability through developing eye contact, enhancing concentration, and by improving listening skills in a fun filled atmosphere for learning. We also teach life skills like respect and good citizenship. Students will learn basic karate skills in a safe, sanitary and professional training environment.

Uniform and belt are included.

7-12 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate- Urbana 9859 Sa 10:00-10:50 AM 1/14-2/11 7-12 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Urbana 9858 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 1/9-2/8 8-12 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate- Frederick 9869 Sa 11:20-12:10 PM 1/14-2/11 Kicks Karate- Westview 9868 Sa 11:00-11:50 AM 1/14-2/11 8-12 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Frederick 9863 M,W 7:00-7:50 PM 1/9-2/8 Kicks Karate- Westview 9867 M,W 7:00-7:50 PM 1/9-2/8

TAI CHI

The ancient art of Tai Chi is known as a soft art. Do not let that fool you as it is a very effective Martial Art for defense. Taught

by Sifu Toni Minkel you will not only learn the various postures and moves but also their meaning and purpose.

18+ yrs / 7 classes / $129 American Karate Academy 9793 M 12:00-1:30 PM 1/23-3/6

Little Ninjas program is a fun-filled class designed specifically for the developmental needs of young children. Through the concept of “edutainment”, children will develop the skills of concentration and self-control. Help gain confidence through learning the basic skills of karate in a safe, clean, and professional environment. An official Kicks Karate uniform and belt are included in the fee.

3.5-6 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate- Urbana 9857 Sa 10:55-11:25 AM 1/14-2/11 3.5-6 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Urbana 9856 M,W 4:55-5:25 PM 1/9-2/8 9855 T,Th 5:55-6:25 PM 1/10-2/9 5-7 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Frederick 9862 T,Th 6:00-6:40 PM 1/10-2/9 Kicks Karate- Westview 9866 T,Th 6:20-7:00 PM 1/10-2/9

TINY TIGERS

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

3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate- Westview 9865 Sa 10:30-11:00 AM 1/14-2/11 3-4 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Frederick 9861 T,Th 5:30-6:00 PM 1/10-2/9 Kicks Karate- Westview 9864 T,Th 5:45-6:15 PM 1/10-2/9

Inclement Weather?

Call our program cancellation line or follow us on Facebook to see if your program has been cancelled. More details on page 33.

301-600-6291

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FITNESS AND HEALTH

BARRE

Barre is a total body toning, strengthening and flexibility workout using hand weights, a stabilizer or chair, and a mat.

Come see why the simple movements of BARRE give you fantastic results that will make you look and feel fabulous.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9260 M 7:30-8:30 PM 1/9-2/20 9262 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/10-2/14 9263 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 2/28-4/4 9261 M 7:30-8:30 PM 3/6-4/10 16+ yrs / 13 classes / $50 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9264 M 7:30-8:30 PM 1/9-4/10 9265 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/10-4/4

BUTT AND GUT

In this workout class we will concentrate on your favorite spots...your butt and your gut! This is the year that we are going to fit better in our jeans and have that stomach that we always wanted!!

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9269 W 7:25-8:10 PM 1/11-2/15 9270 W 7:25-8:10 PM 3/1-4/5

CARDIO KICK BOXING

A combination of low intensity kickboxing, that incorporates some resistance training and abdominal work.

This class is for all fitness levels.

18+ yrs / 6 classes / $49 Walkersville Rec Center 9271 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 9272 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4

FITNESS KICKBOXING

This class combines high energy music with the kicks, punches and strikes of kickboxing for the ultimate conditioning workout. Fee includes a pair of boxing gloves.

13+ yrs / 5 classes / $65 9860 Sa 8:00-8:50 AM 1/14-2/11 13+ yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Urbana 9850 T,Th 6:00-6:50 PM 1/10-2/9 9851 T,Th 6:00-6:50 PM 2/21-3/23 Kicks Karate- Westview 9848 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 1/9-2/8 9849 M,W 6:00-6:50 PM 2/20-3/22

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ENCORE FLOW

Modern approach to Pilates, as created

by Joseph H. Pilates, takes the traditional Pilates mat workout to a more natural state (standing) and without neck and shoulder issues. Enable balance, graceful pain-free movement, lengthening and improve posture. Gain flexibility and balance as you age! All skill levels welcome and encouraged!

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Centerville Rec Center 9723 Sa 9:00-9:45 AM 1/14-2/18 9724 Sa 9:00-9:45 AM 3/4-4/8

HIIT IT!

This is a high intensity cardio class that is infused with strength and plyometric training. For the fitness enthusiast who wants a Tabata type workout with a long continued after burn.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9309 F 5:00-5:45 PM 1/6-2/17 9310 F 5:00-5:45 PM 3/3-4/7

SMALL GROUP FITNESS TRAINING

Come join us in this small group personal training program. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a beginner this program is sure to get results. You will NOT be disappointed! Space is limited!

15+ yrs / 5 classes / $72 Tuscarora Rec Center 9333 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/12-2/9 9334 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 2/23-3/23

SPEED AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Athletes that are explosive and fast have a huge competitive advantage over those who simply focus on sport skills. We create better athletes that have the power, speed, agility, and quickness to make those skills much, much more valuable. Classes will be conducted by the experts at TrueAP. Questions: Contact Josh Daniels jdaniels@ trueap.com.

8-13 yrs / 5 classes / $70 Oakdale Rec Center 9337 Tu 4:30-5:30 PM 1/10-2/7 9338 Tu 5:30-6:30 PM 1/10-2/7 9343 Tu 5:30-6:30 PM 2/21-3/21 9344 Tu 4:30-5:30 PM 2/21-3/21

FITNESS & HEALTH SPIN & CIRCUIT

You are sure to sweat with this spin bike and circuit training class.

18+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9345 F 7:40-8:25 PM 1/6-2/17 9404 F 7:40-8:25 PM 3/3-4/7

JILLIAN MICHAEL’S BODY SHRED

Synergetic, High Intensity, Resistance, Endurance and Dynamic: primary elements and variables you’ll demand of your body in this class. Jillian’s fun and effective high intensity, metabolic conditioning workout provides the ultimate challenge.

18+ yrs / 10 classes / $150 Mt Airy Performing Arts Center 9786 Su 8:00-9:00 AM 1/8-3/12

BOOT CAMP FITNESS

Athletic training for all fitness levels.

Cardiovascular and body weight exercises taken to a new level. This high intensity class is taught by a trainer for the Navy with over 20 years exp. Bring your water bottle and friends for a great work out.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 Walkersville Rec Center 9267 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 9268 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/27-4/3

FITNESS REBELS

A workout plan for burning fat, improving cardio endurance and building muscular strength. This will be an outside program, weather permitting.

18+ yrs / 5 classes / $20 Oakdale Rec Center 9296 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 9403 Th 4:30-5:15 PM

FELDENKRAIS

1/12-2/9 2/23-3/23

Learn the Feldenkrais method of stretch and movement to improve balance, mobility and alleviate pain. This is an excellent program for wellness. Taught by Alexandra Devlin as a health program of motions with proper breathing techniques.

18+ yrs / 8 classes / $99 American Karate Academy 9790 T,Th 1:30-2:30 PM 1/10-2/2 9791 T,Th 1:30-2:30 PM 2/21-3/16

FULL BODY FIT

This program will consist of both cross fitness and station training. Our NASM certified instructor, with over 13 years of experience, will get your body in the best shape of your life. Dietary recommendations are a bonus. Our instructor has worked with fitness novelists to professional athletes. For more information, contact Bradley Morris: Fitforlife5656@gmail.com or 240-446-2706. Join us anytime between January 7 and April 8.

13+ yrs / Cost Below / Join Anytime!

ADULT TAP: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

FITNESS SCHEDULE: Oakdale Rec Center Starting Saturday, 8:00-9:00 am Starting Monday, 6:45-7:45 pm Starting Tuesday, 6:45-7:45 pm Starting Wednesday, 6:45-7:45 pm Sessions expire 4/8 SESSION PRICE OPTIONS 9297 1 class 9300 5 classes 9298 10 classes 9299 18 classes 9301 Unlimited

FREE $50 $72 $120 $215

TOTAL BODY FIT

This class will get your heart jumping and muscles pumping. Class will include low impact cardio exercises, muscle toning and abdominal exercises. This class is for any fitness levels. **14-16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

14+ yrs / 6 classes / $49 Walkersville Rec Center 9350 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/12-2/16 9351 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 3/2-4/6

Dance

ADULT BALLET

ADULT TAP: BEGINNER

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

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9249 Th 6:00-6:45 PM 1/12-2/16 9250 Th 6:00-6:45 PM 3/2-4/6

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

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9247 Th 7:30-8:30 PM 1/12-2/16 9248 Th 7:30-8:30 PM 3/2-4/6

Expand on your foundation of strength, balance, and coordination in this 6-week tap session taught by local professional dancer Bria Comer. In this class you will explore more complex rhythms and intricate steps. We will get your heart pumping and brain working! Previous training is required!

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9251 Th 6:45-7:30 PM 1/12-2/16 9252 Th 6:45-7:30 PM 3/2-4/6

BELLY DANCING: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

This is where the foundations and continuations of belly dancing and a healthy posture are taught. The classes focus on developing flexibility and learning how to move the parts of the body which are often ignored in day to day living. This level introduces a warm up, variety of body isolations and skills including hip and arm movements, shimmies and steps. Music and rhythms of belly dance will be introduced. Group improvisation plus if time permits a specific choreography will be taught.

No special clothing or shoes needed. It’s recommended to bring some kind of hip scarf.

16+ yrs / 8 classes / $60 Oakdale Rec Center 9266 W 7:15-8:15 PM 1/11-3/1

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FITNESS & HEALTH Yoga

VINYASA FLOW YOGA

MIGHTY FIT YOGA

Physical postures integrated with the breath to release tension, promote strength, flexibility of body, mind, and emotions are practiced in this class.

Modifications will be made to ensure the success of all participants. Yoga can alleviate many common problems that leave you feeling tired and drained of energy. A paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 18 years.

12+ yrs / 6 classes / $60 Oakdale Rec Center 9327 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/10-2/14 9328 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 2/28-4/4

GENTLE YOGA

Explore Yoga’s most essential postures safely and effectively. These well-rounded classes consist of held and moving postures. Focus will be on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, linked with conscious breathing techniques, bringing balance to the nervous system.

Beginners and continuing yoga students will benefit from these challenging yet accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet individual’s needs. Strengthen and renew with the health-giving benefits of Yoga. Taught by a Certified/Registered Yoga Instructor.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $42 Middletown Rec Center 9302 M 6:00-7:00 PM 1/9-2/13 9303 M 6:00-7:00 PM 2/27-4/3 Tuscarora Rec Center 9304 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 9305 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4

In Vinyasa Yoga the movement and breath are linked together to create a rhythm and flow. Each posture builds from one to the next with the pace of the breathe.

This synchronized flow of movement creates balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance.

18+ yrs / 6 classes / $42 Middletown Rec Center 9356 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 1/12-2/16 9355 Th 6:00-7:00 PM 2/2-3/9

YOGA

Explore Yoga’s most essential postures safely and effectively. These well-rounded classes consist of held and moving postures. Focus will be on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, linked with conscious breathing techniques, bringing balance to the nervous system.

Beginners and advanced yoga students will benefit from these challenging yet accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet individuals needs. Strengthen and renew with the health-giving benefits of Yoga. Taught by a Certified/Registered Yoga Instructor.

50+ yrs / 6 classes / $42 Frederick Senior Center 9358 W 4:30-5:30 PM 1/11-2/15 Emmitsburg Senior Center 9816 W 10:00-11:00 AM 1/11-2/15

KIDS YOGA

Kids Yoga by Kinderdance inspires movement awareness in children, by teaching energizing, stretching, strengthening and calming skills, while building self-esteem and self-confidence during each yoga class.

3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $60 Walkersville Rec Center 9775 Sa 8:30-9:00 AM 1/14-3/4 6-8 yrs / 6 classes / $60 Walkersville Rec Center 9776 Sa 9:00-9:30 AM 1/14-3/4 9-12 yrs / 8 classes / $60 Middletown Rec Center 9777 W 5:30-6:00 PM 1/11-3/1

YOUR WAY Saturday, December 10 6AM-11PM

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Visit the „Big Apple‰ your way! Shop, sightsee, dine, or see a show.

The bus will drop you off near Macy’s, and then you’re on your own. Bus departs from Thomas Johnson Middle School at 6:00 am and leaves New York City at 6:00 pm.

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$

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FITNESS & HEALTH

ZUMBA

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away. Join this program to achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, aweinspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Pre-registration required. A paying adult must accompany participants under the age of 17 years.

10+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9360 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-2/20 9717 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 1/10-2/14 9365 W 6:15-7:15 PM 1/11-2/15 9363 M 6:30-7:30 PM 3/6-4/10 9718 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 2/28-4/4 9361 W 6:15-7:15 PM 3/8-4/12 Centerville Rec Center 9370 Sa 7:45-8:45 AM 1/7-2/11 9368 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 9369 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/12-2/16 9373 Sa 7:45-8:45 AM 2/25-4/1 9371 W 7:00-8:00 PM 3/1-4/5 9372 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 3/2-4/6 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9374 W 6:45-7:45 PM 1/11-2/15 9375 W 6:45-7:45 PM 3/1-4/5 Middletown Rec Center 9379 Sa 8:00-9:00 AM 1/7-2/11 9377 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 9875 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 9380 Sa 8:00-9:00 AM 2/25-4/1 9378 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/27-4/3 9876 W 7:00-8:00 PM 3/1-4/5 Myersville Municipal Center 9882 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 1/10-2/14 9381 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 1/17-2/21 9382 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 3/7-4/11 9883 Tu 6:30-7:30 PM 3/7-4/11

Oakdale Rec Center ZUMBA GOLD 9384 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 1/12-2/16 Zumba Gold is a spin off of Zumba but 9383 Sa 9:00-10:00 AM 1/14-2/18 geared to active older adults OR who may 9385 Th 7:00-8:00 PM 3/2-4/6 have to be more cautious with their body; 9386 Sa 9:00-10:00 AM 3/4-4/8 injuries to ankles, knees, hips, back or neck Spring Ridge Elementary School issues. Ditch the routine & JOIN the PARTY! 9387 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 The toning portion you can use Zumba 9388 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4 Toning sticks or other handheld weights Thurmont Rec Center (you provide) that are no more that 2.5 9821 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-2/13 pounds each.

9826 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/11-2/15 50+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 9389 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 1/19-2/23 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9827 W 7:00-8:00 PM 3/1-4/5 9884 M 1:00-2:00 PM 1/16-3/6 9390 Th 6:30-7:30 PM 3/9-4/13 9814 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 1/19-2/23 9822 M 6:30-7:30 PM 3/6-4/10 9395 Tu 4:00-5:00 PM 1/10-2/14 Tuscarora Rec Center 9396 Tu 4:00-5:00 PM 2/28-4/4 9391 W 6:45-7:45 PM 1/11-2/15 9815 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 3/9-4/13 9392 W 6:45-7:45 PM 3/1-4/5 Middletown Rec Center Walkersville Rec Center 9721 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 1/12-2/16 9393 W 7:00-8:00 PM 1/18-2/22 9722 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 3/2-4/6 9394 W 7:00-8:00 PM 3/8-4/12 Walkersville Rec Center 10+ yrs / 14 classes / $59 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9364 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-4/10 9870 Tu 7:30-8:30 PM 1/10-4/11 9366 W 6:15-7:15 PM 1/11-4/12 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9376 W 6:45-7:45 PM 1/11-4/5

STRONG BY ZUMBA

Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation.

16+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Centerville Rec Center 9719 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 1/10-2/14 9720 Tu 7:00-8:00 PM 2/28-4/4 9307 F 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 1/13-2/17 9834 F 6:30 PM-7:30 PM 3/3-4/7 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9362 F 6:30-7:30 PM 1/13-2/24 9367 F 6:30-7:30 PM 3/10-4/14

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4:30-5:30 PM 4:30-5:30 PM

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ZUMBA TONING

Rockin Party. Rock Hard Body. When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick).

Learn how to use lightweight, maracalike Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all the target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way to sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast.

10+ yrs / 6 classes / $42 Centerville Rec Center 9399 M 7:00-8:00 PM 1/9-2/13 9400 M 7:00-8:00 PM 2/27-4/3 Deer Crossing Rec Center 9401 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 1/10-2/14 9402 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM 2/28-4/4

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It’s all about H H

Learning Fun

P R E

Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6 MINI HOOPSTERS 3-5 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Tuscarora Rec Center 9418 M 4:30-5:15 PM 9419 M 5:30-6:15 PM

1/30-2/27 1/30-2/27

H H

Creativity Socialization

PLUS much more!

1/25-2/22 1/27-2/24 1/30-2/27

1/17-2/14 1/17-2/14 1/19-2/16 1/19-2/16

1ST KICKS SOCCER

3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Middletown Rec Center 9408 W 4:30-5:15 PM 9409 W 5:30-6:15 PM

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TINY TIGERS

EXPLORING SPORTS

3-5 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Oakdale Rec Center 9420 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 9421 Tu 5:30-6:15 PM Centerville Rec Center 9422 Th 4:30-5:15 PM 9423 Th 5:30-6:15 PM

1/17-2/21

Martial Arts. . . . . . . pg 11

LITTLE STICKS LACROSSE

3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $49 Centerville Rec Center 9512 W 4:30-5:15 PM Deer Crossing Rec Center 9508 F 4:30-5:15 PM Middletown Rec Center 9500 M 4:30-5:15 PM

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS 3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $60 Centerville Rec Center 9662 Tu 6:00-6:45 PM Walkersville Rec Center 9663 W 5:00-5:45 PM

3-4 yrs / 5 classes / $65 Kicks Karate- Westview 9865 Sa 10:30-11:00 AM 1/14-2/11 3-4 yrs / 10 classes / $129 Kicks Karate- Frederick 9861 T,Th 5:30-6:00 PM 1/10-2/9 Kicks Karate- Westview 9864 T,Th 5:45-6:15 PM 1/10-2/9

Fitness & Health . . pg 14 KIDS YOGA 3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $60 Walkersville Rec Center 9775 Sa 8:30-9:00 AM

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S

C H O O L

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . pg 21 LITTLE HANDS COOKING

2.5-5 yrs / 1 class / $24 Ballenger Creek Community Building

ROUND IS A TORTILLA

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE

MUSEUM ACADEMY

3-5 yrs / 10 classes / $99 Rose Hill Manor Park 9731 M 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/9-3/13 9733 M 12:30-3:00 PM 1/9-3/13 9732 W 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/11-3/15 9734 W 12:30-3:00 PM 1/11-3/15

MONSTERS DON’T EAT BROCCOLI

Nature. . . . . . . . . . . pg 23

History. . . . . . . . . . . pg 22

3-5 yrs / 3 classes / $28 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9576 Sa 11:00 AM-12:15 PM 1/14-3/11

EXPLORE & CREATE

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY

ANIMAL DEFENSES

2-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Rose Hill Manor Park

9725 Sa 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

2/4

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9565 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 1/19-2/9

9726 Sa 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

3/4

CREEK CHUBS CLUB

SNOW & ICE

JOHNNY APPLESEED FIRST FRIDAY FUN

2-4 yrs / 1 class / $4 Rose Hill Manor Park 9727 F 9:30-10:30 AM 9728 F 9:30-10:30 AM

LET’S MOVE

2/3 3/3

2-3 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9567 F 10:00-10:45 AM 2/10-3/24

GET READY FOR GROUNDHOG DAY

3-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9569 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

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NATURE ACADEMY

3-5 yrs / 11 classes / $119 Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park 9737 M 12:00-2:30 PM 3/13-6/12 9739 Tu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/14-6/12 9740 W 12:00-2:30 PM 3/15-6/12 9738 Th 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/16-6/12

Arts & Crafts. . . . . . pg 25 ABRAKADOODLE TWOOSY DOODLERS

1.5-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9710 Th 10:00-10:35 AM

1/26-3/2

9713 Th 10:00-10:35 AM

3/23-4/27

ALL MY SENSES ART!

FROM CASTLES TO CARTOONS

WHO LIVES IN A TREE?

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9748 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 2/16-3/9

2-6 yrs / 1 class / $4 Rose Hill Manor Park

LET’S BUILD A SNOWMAN

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PRESCHOOL ABRAKADOODLE® MINI DOODLERS

TUMBLING TOTS I

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building

1-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9838 Tu 10:30-11:15 AM 1/10-2/14

9714 Th 11:00-11:45 AM

3/23-4/27

TUMBLING TOTS II

9711 Th 11:00-11:45 AM

1/26-3/2

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9839 Tu 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 1/10-2/14

3½-5 yrs / 6 classes / $70 Centerville Rec Center 9759 Sa 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 1/28-3/4 Oakdale Rec Center 9762 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/28 Walkersville Rec Center 9760 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-3/1

2.5-3 yrs / 8 classes / $59 Frederick County Health Department 9245 F 9:00-10:30 AM 1/6-2/24 9246 F 1:00-2:30 PM 1/6-2/24 9406 F 9:00-10:30 AM 3/17-5/12 9407 F 1:00-2:30 PM 3/17-5/12

FROM CASTLES TO CARTOON ART ALL MY SENSES ART!

YOUNG REMBRANDTS: PRESCHOOL DRAWING

GET READY FOR PRESCHOOL

Enrichment . . . . . . pg 29 Movement & SNAPOLOGY Readiness. . . . . . . . pg 27 2-5 yrs / 6 classes / $60 FUNFIT TOTS 11 mo-2 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9683 Th 4:45-5:30 PM 1/19-3/9 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9682 M 10:15-11:00 AM 1/16-3/13 2-4 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9687 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 1/19-3/9 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9686 M 11:00-11:45 AM 1/16-3/13

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ABCS & 123’S

Walkersville Rec Center 9517 Sa 10:00-11:00 AM

1/21-2/25

WORK VEHICLES

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $36 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9744 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 1/10-1/31

WHATS THAT SOUND?

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $36 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9743 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 2/7-2/28

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Less than 6 yrs / 10 classes / $105 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9836 Tu 9:30-10:15 AM 1/10-3/14 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9845 F 9:30-10:15 AM 1/13-3/24 Frederick Country Day Montessori School 9837 Sa 9:30-10:15 AM 1/14-3/18

PRINCESS BALLET

3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $130 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9704 W 10:00-11:00 AM

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PRE-K MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ

3-5.5 yrs / 10 classes / $125 Mt Airy Performing Arts Center 9332 M 9:30-10:30 AM 1/23-3/27

KINDERDANCE®: LEVEL 1

3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9764 M 4:30-5:30 PM Middletown Rec Center 9765 W 4:30-5:30 PM Oakdale Rec Center 9766 Th 4:30-5:30 PM Thurmont Rec Center 9874 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM Tuscarora Rec Center 9769 F 4:30-5:30 PM Walkersville Rec Center 9770 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM

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COOKING AND NUTRITION

The Ballenger Creek Community Building cooking facility features five work stations in a classroom dedicated to cooking instruction. These classes are economical and perfect for the working parent or novice chef at home. Proper attire is recommended. We suggest comfortable, closed toe footwear. Our fun and exciting cooking classes are designed for the purpose of social recreation and basic skill development. Join us and have fun cooking! We’ll see you in the kitchen!

CAKE DECORATING

Come learn the basics of cake decorating from making decorators icing and assembling a layered cake to learning how to get a smooth finish and make various decorations and flowers.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9449 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 2/23

CAST IRON HOME STYLE COOKING

In this class you will learn basic techniques for both cooking with and properly caring for your cast iron cookware, as well as learn some of the tried and true homestyle cooking methods - just like Grandma used to make!

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9447 W 6:30-9:00 PM 3/8

COMFORTING CASSEROLES

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

Great for family gatherings, weeknight meals or any time.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9450 Tu 6:30-9:00 PM 2/7

HEALTHY COOKING 101

Learn how to choose and prepare healthy foods for you and your family that are easy, healthy and delicious.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9441 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 1/5

DE-LITE-FUL ONE POT MEALS

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

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9445 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 3/23

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COOKING & NUTRITION DATE NIGHT

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Couples who cook together, stay together!

Grab your significant other and join us for a night of fun. You and your partner will work together to create a delicious meal and dessert that will be both memorable and romantic. (Price is per couple) 18+ yrs / 1 class / $59 Ballenger Creek Community Building

Join us as we make a scrumptious brunch buffet featuring both classic and new recipes. You may discover a new go to menu for entertaining family and friends or simply find a new favorite.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9448 Su 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/5

9282 F

6:30-9:00 PM

1/13

TAKE THE CHILL OFF W/ CHILI NIGHT

9283 F

6:30-9:00 PM

2/10

9284 F

6:30-9:00 PM

3/3

9287 F

6:30-9:00 PM

3/17

CHICKEN

CHOCOLATE MEXICAN IRISH

HEARTY STEWS

We will delve into the history and techniques for making a variety of this basic, yet filling dishes that are perfect for warming the body, heart and soul.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9451 W 6:30-9:00 PM 1/18

ITALIAN COOKING

Learn the concepts of Italian cuisine, preparing and enjoying a complete meal.

Practice your Italian or receive instructions in English. Classes are taught by instructors from the Italian Cultural Society of Washington, DC. 18+ yrs / 1 class / $85 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9320 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 1/17 9321 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 1/24 9322 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 1/31 9317 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 2/21 9318 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 2/28 9319 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 3/7 18+ yrs / 3 classes / $230 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9315 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 1/17-1/31 9316 Tu 6:00-9:00 PM 2/21-3/7

SPRING INTO THE KITCHEN

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

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9452 Th 6:30-9:00 PM 1/26

TOUR OF THE WORLD

In these new and exciting classes we will explore the cuisine and culture of the specific country. Then we will enjoy the evening as we make authentic dishes to provide us with a sample of the country’s cuisine. Hop aboard and experience the food, flair and flavor of the cuisine.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building

IRELAND

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GERMANY

WRAPS, ROLLS AND SANDWICHES

This new class will feature tips and ideas for making the perfect wraps, rolls, sandwiches and more! Helping you to get out of the kitchen and back outside to enjoy the beauty and magic of spring.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9446 W 6:30-9:00 PM 3/29

Get a head start on spring, while we make light and easy meals with foods to help cure your cabin fever.

18+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9444 M 6:30-9:00 PM 3/20

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COOKING SOLO

Learn how to make fun and healthy meals for yourself. Take home some new recipes and learn how to plan your meals for the week!

50+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9873 W 6:30-9:00 PM 2/22

Youth

KIDS LET’S BAKE

Explore the world of baking while learning basic techniques, ingredients and equipment. We will also emphasize safety needed to work in the kitchen.

Every class will have a wonderful treat!

6-8 yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9255 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 1/21 9257 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 2/25 9443 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 3/25 9-11 yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9256 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/21 9258 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 2/25 9442 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 3/25

KIDS LET’S COOK

Learn techniques, secrets and kitchen safety, while making snacks, meals, desserts, and more!

6-8 yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9276 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 1/7 9278 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 2/11 9440 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 3/11 9-11 yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9275 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 1/7 9277 Sa 2:00-4:00 PM 2/11 9439 Sa 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 3/11

Home School

KIDS LET’S COOK: HOME SCHOOL

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

7-11 yrs / 1 class / $29 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9311 M 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 2/20 9312 W 2:00-4:00 PM 3/1

Preschool

LITTLE HANDS COOKING

This class incorporates recipes, age appropriate culinary skills, basic nutrition, literature, and movement into a class designed for the preschool attention span. Colors, shapes, numbers, counting, and physical development are just a few of the skills learned from cooking.

2.5-5 yrs / 1 class / $24 Ballenger Creek Community Building

FIELD TRIP & GROUP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES WHAT WE OFFER

• A perfect location for your next field trip, group program, or birthday party.

Hands-on techniques are often incorporated into the programs to make the experience more memorable.

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• You get more than a field trip; you enter into a long term relationship with professional staff that helps you meet common core and STEM objectives

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• Our curriculum based programs complement and enhance classroom study and become a tool in helping teachers communicate classroom concepts.

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ROUND IS A TORTILLA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE

MONSTERS DON’T EAT BROCCOLI

Scouts

MAKE IT, EAT IT (BROWNIES/GIRL SCOUTS)

Learn to make the following fun recipes; baked apples, fruit juice fizz and fruit salad, sloppy joes, and brownie soup. You’ll also make your own recipe book. And try your best at being a green thumb to learn about growing your own fruits, veggies and herbs.

6-9.5 yrs / 1 class / $19 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9325 Th 6:30-8:30 PM 2/9

WHAT’S COOKING? (BEAR/BOY SCOUTS)

Learn how to make oatmeal cookies, make snack for the next den meeting, and prepare one part of your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make a list of junk food and talk about why they are not good for you.

Make “trail food” for a hike, make dessert and make a plan for what you would like to cook outdoors at a later date with your family or scout group.

6-9.5 yrs / 1 class / $19 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9357 Th 6:30-8:30 PM 3/9

CATOCTIN CREEK PARK AND NATURE CENTER

Catoctin Creek Park & Nature Center is 139 acres of excitement waiting for you to explore. This park includes a 6,000 square foot green energy efficient nature center, four miles of hiking trails including a 0.2 mile sensory trail, 1 mile stretch of creek access, two large pavilions, and a playground. The nature center is open every day except Mondays.

FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK AND NATURE CENTER

Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center features wooded trails, a quarry walk, fishing pond, and a pavilion for outdoor fun! The Nature Center is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays.

ROSE HILL MANOR

Rose Hill Manor, the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first elected Governor, serves as a hands-on history museum for children of all ages. The property features a Manor House, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection and two barns. Various theme tours are available. For more info, visit: RoseHillMuseum.com.

SCOUT PROGRAMS

Frederick County Parks and Recreation offers unique opportunities for girl and boy scouts to work toward fulfillment of various badge requirements. Programs are offered for Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts and all levels of Girl Scouts. For more information, visit recreater.com.

Field Trips, Group Reservations and Birthday Parties

are made upon request. Call 301-600-1646 for more information.

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HISTORY

Rose Hill Manor, the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first elected Governor, serves as a hands-on history museum for children of all ages.

EXPLORE & CREATE

Easter Egg Roll Saturday, April 15 10am - 4pm

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

See page 36 for details

MONDAY MOMMY MEET-UP JAN. 16, FEB. 20, MAR. 20 9:00 -11:30 am

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

Infants & Toddlers / $1 per child

PLAYGROUP MONDAY JAN. 9, FEB. 13, MAR. 13 9:30 am -12:00 pm

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

Ages: 2+ / $2 per child

For more info, call 301-600-1650

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Designed for preschoolers and their parents to explore and create together. Through stories, songs, and group activities we’ll explore concepts in history and science, create unique projects, and have fun experimenting.

Pre-registration REQUIRED. (Adult & Child pair).

2-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Rose Hill Manor Park

SNOW & ICE

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11:30 AM-12:30 PM

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11:30 AM-12:30 PM

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JOHNNY APPLESEED FIRST FRIDAY FUN

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

2-4 yrs / 1 class / $4 Rose Hill Manor Park 9727 F 9:30-10:30 AM 2/3 9728 F 9:30-10:30 AM 3/3

EUROPEAN TOUR: BRICKS 4 KIDZ®

Put on your traveling backpacks and join us on an exciting tour through Europe!

Do you know how many people the Colosseum could hold? Have you ever heard the beautiful melody played by the chiming bells inside Big Ben? What do you think it would feel like to walk through an ancient Greek portal that leads to “nowhere”? In this Bricks 4 Kidz day camp, we’ll learn about architecture and engineering, and build famous structures located throughout Europe using LEGO® Bricks.

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Rose Hill Manor Park 9437 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 1/16

MUSEUM ACADEMY

Students will begin each day by examining an artifact from the Museum’s collection that will lead them to discover concepts in history and science. Activities LET’S MOVE are designed to engage students in active Learn about snow, participate learning of numbers, colors, shapes, letter in movement based play and and more. Daily craft time from painting learn about healthy snack options all to stamping will encourage creativity and from a snowman! If weather permits we development of artistic and fine motors will build a snowman outside (so dress skills. As a Baby Signs Facility we will utilize for weather), if not we will build a special sign language in daily songs and play.

This supplemental preschool program is indoor snowman. designed to encourage socialization and 2-6 yrs / 1 class / $4 skill development as we use our senses Rose Hill Manor Park to explore our world and develop an LET’S BUILD A SNOWMAN understanding of our past and present.

9730 F 9:30-11:00 AM 3/10 Weekly Parent Newsletter provided.

3-5 yrs / 10 classes / $99 HOME SCHOOL HISTORY SERIES Rose Hill Manor Park Enrich your child’s studies with a multi- 9731 M 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/9-3/13 disciplinary, hands-on approach to history.

9733 M 12:30-3:00 PM 1/9-3/13 Students will explore the museums 9732 W 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 1/11-3/15 collection and other primary sources 1/11-3/15 and practice historic skills while building 9734 W 12:30-3:00 PM their knowledge of history, science and language art. Pre-registration is required.

6-13 yrs / 8 classes / $45 Rose Hill Manor Park 9729 Tu 1:00-3:00 PM 2/7-3/28

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NATURE

Outdoors

MAP & COMPASS CLASS

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

And even more important, how to return.

This program will teach you the basics of how to read a map and use a compass.

Then refine your skills as we hike around the park.

8+ yrs / 1 class / $10 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9573 Su 1:00-3:00 PM 3/12

Home School THE BIG OUTDOORS

Let’s take it outdoors! In this weekly nature based class, we’ll venture into the woods, fields or the creek to explore nature science concepts that will teach you about how the real world works. This is an outdoor class so please dress for the weather.

PATHFINDERS

6-8 yrs / 13 classes / $149 Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park 9741 Tu 12:30-2:30 PM 3/14-6/6

TRAILBLAZERS

8-11 yrs / 13 classes / $149 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9742 Tu 12:30-2:30 PM 3/14-6/6

Preschool

WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY

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

Classes held on the following Saturdays: 1/14, 2/11, and 3/11.

3-5 yrs / 3 classes / $28 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9576 Sa 11:00 AM-12:15 PM 1/14-3/11

NATURE ACADEMY

What better way to learn about your world than to be outside! Join us for hands-on nature related activities and crafts each week as you explore the sights and sounds of the woodland areas in the park with a small group of new friends.

3-5 yrs / 12 classes / $119 Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park 9737 M 12:00-2:30 PM 3/13-6/12 9739 Tu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/14-6/13 9740 W 12:00-2:30 PM 3/15-6/14 9738 Th 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3/16-6/15

Arts & Crafts

KIDZART: NATURE’S CREATURES

Enjoy a fun multimedia art class exploring nature and the creatures that live there.

Students will learn about each element of design, creativity, imagination and apply it to projects that go home from each class! We will use artist quality media; PRISMACOLOR paints, chalks, and more.

Sessions are unique as our curriculum never repeats! Call 240-285-3114 with any questions about our Multi-Sibling discounts off supply fees (they can be combined with Club Scientific Programs).

Please bring $40 supply fee to first class.

5-10 yrs / 4 classes / $35 Fountain Rock Park 9846 W 9:30-10:30 AM 1/4-1/25

Catoctin Creek Park 2929 Sumantown Road Middletown, MD 21769 301-600-2051

Fountain Rock Park 8511 Nature Center Place Walkersville, MD 21793 301-600-4460

For Park and Nature Center hours, please visit www.recreater.com

CLUB SCIENTIFIC: CREEPY CRAWLIES

In this 4 week session students will learn about various critters. We will experience the great outdoors and have hands on experience with what little bugs do and how important they are to our ecosystem.

We will learn their gestation timelines and see the differences in appearance from beginning to end. Call 240-285-3114 with any questions about our Multi-Sibling discounts off supply fees (they can be combined with KidzArt Programs). Please bring $40 supply fee to first class.

5-10 yrs / 4 classes / $45 Fountain Rock Park 9847 W 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/4-1/25

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NATURE Home School

WHO LIVES IN A TREE?

We will explore the trees of Catoctin HOME SCHOOL DAYS Creek Park then construct a model tree Allow our experienced naturalists to from boxes and tubes. From nests in the enrich your child’s studies through a branches to snug holes in the trunk, from multidisciplinary approach using nature tunnels under the bark to burrows in as a focus. Sessions include information the roots, animals make use of trees for and activities based on our theme for shelter and as a place to raise their young. that day (see themes below). Dress Your child will learn about all the parts of appropriately for indoor and outdoor the tree as well as the animals that make activities. their homes in trees.

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $8 3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #1 at Catoctin Creek Park Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park BONES, BONES, BONES! 9748 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 2/16-3/9 9570 F 1:00-2:45 PM 1/20

ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS

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WEB OF LIFE

CHEMICAL CRAZINESS

Parent & Child ANIMAL DEFENSES

Claws, teeth, shells and stinky sprays!

Camouflage and playing dead! Animals have evolved a myriad of creative defenses. Through stories, role plays, crafts, and outdoor exploration, your child will learn about the fascinating ways animals protect themselves.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9565 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 1/19-2/9

CREEK CHUBS CLUB

These programs are designed for little nature lovers! Your child will learn about the natural world through stories, live animals, nature walks, handson crafts, and games. Parents are Free!

Dress appropriately for outdoor activities.

Classes held on the second and fourth Fridays in February & March: 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, and 3/24.

2-3 yrs / 4 classes / $38 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9567 F 10:00-10:45 AM 2/10-3/24

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GET READY FOR GROUNDHOG DAY

Groundhog Day is right around the corner!

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

3-5 yrs / 1 class / $6 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9569 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/28

Science and Discovery CRITTER CARE DAY

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

6-10 yrs / 1 class / $10 Room1# at Catoctin Creek Park 9568 Sa 1:00-3:00 PM

ROCKIN’ ROCKS & FABULOUS FOSSILS

1/14

Join Spelunker John Powers and learn about the many rocks and minerals in the collections at Catoctin Creek Park. New fossils have been donated and John is eager to share them with you.

8-12 yrs / 1 class / $10 Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park 9575 Su 1:00-3:00 PM 2/5

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ENERGY IS EVERYWHERE

This Bricks 4 Kidz unit explores many sources of energy from wind and solar power to biofuel and fossil fuel. Students will learn terms like renewable, landfill, greenhouse effect and generator and use LEGO® Bricks to build moving models of some of the awesome ways we power our world.

5-11 yrs / 4 classes / $40 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9746 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 2/7-2/28

JURASSIC BRICK LAND

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

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

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9747 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 1/23

LIFE SCIENCE

Use LEGO® Bricks to build engaging models of creatures; from caterpillars to dinosaurs. During this four week unit, students will explore topics such as how the human body stays cool, the amazing life cycle of a butterfly, and investigate the Venus FlyTrap -- a plant that eats bugs!

5-11 yrs / 4 classes / $40 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9745 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1/10-1/31

WHAT’S THAT SOUND?

There are so many different sounds in the world! In this Bricks 4 Kidz program children will build with LEGO® DUPLOs® and learn about the sounds some different things make. They will practice letter recognition, size comparison, shape and color identification, counting, placement vocabulary, and patterning.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $36 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9743 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 2/7-2/28

Preschool

ABRAKADOODLE® TWOOSY DOODLERS: ALL MY SENSES ART!

Touch it, Smell it, Hear it, See it, Taste it! Have fun making art using all your senses. See what happens when you paint with fragrant substances! Tap your toes to the tones of musical instruments that you build! Create tantalizing textures! Pop your art with eyecatching colors! Make art through sensory exploration to experience the world through not only what you see but also through what you feel, taste, and hear too! Protective aprons provided. Adult helper required. $30 material fee due first class.

1.5-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9710 Th 10:00-10:35 AM 1/26-3/2

ABRAKADOODLE® TWOOSY DOODLERS: FROM CASTLES TO CARTOONS

Gold manuscripts, cartoon characters, Azulejos, Ikebana sculptures and dot painting get our creative juices going and help us create beautiful art. This mommy and me class introduces your young artist to textures and many tactile experiences, foreign art forms and American artists!

Non toxic materials used. Music and stories enhance our delightful art creation.

Protective aprons provided. Adult participation required. $30 material fee due first class.

1.5-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9713 Th 10:00-10:35 AM 3/23-4/27

ABRAKADOODLE® MINI DOODLERS: FROM CASTLES TO CARTOON ART

Gold manuscripts, cartoon characters, Azulejos, Ikebana sculptures and dot painting get our creative juices going and help us create beautiful art. This age appropriate class introduces your preschool artist to textures and many tactile experiences, foreign art forms and American artists! Non toxic materials used. Music and stories enhance our delightful art experience. Independent artists. Protective aprons provided. $30 material fee due first class.

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9714 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 3/23-4/27

ABRAKADOODLE® MINI DOODLERS: ALL MY SENSES ART!

Touch it, Smell it, Hear it, See it, Taste it!

Have fun making art using all your senses.

See what happens when you paint with fragrant substances! Tap your toes to the tones of musical instruments that you build! Create tantalizing textures!

Pop your art with eye-catching colors!

Make art through sensory exploration to experience the world through not only what you see but also through what you feel, taste, and hear too! Protective aprons provided. $30 material fee due first class.

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9711 Th 11:00-11:45 AM 1/26-3/2

ARTS & CRAFTS

YOUNG REMBRANDTS: PRESCHOOL DRAWING

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

3½-5 yrs / 6 classes / $70 Centerville Rec Center 9759 Sa 11:15 AM-12:00 PM 1/28-3/4 Oakdale Rec Center 9762 Tu 4:30-5:15 PM 1/24-2/28 Walkersville Rec Center 9760 W 4:30-5:15 PM 1/25-3/1

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ARTS & CRAFTS Youth

YOUNG REMBRANDTS: ELEMENTARY DRAWING

Our elementary learners are at the crucial time of development when they decide whether they’re good at something or not. This decision will affect not only the rest of their academic career, but their lifetime learning as well. The Young Rembrandts elementary program provides the tools this age-group needs to succeed at drawing - a teaching tool from which the majority of learners prefer and ALL learners benefit! Our program works because it’s not only hands-on and visual...it’s simply fun. Add to this our innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love and relate to, and instructors that know how to reach this group; we take kids from thinking they’re not ‘artists’ to knowing they can achieve this, and everything else, they put their minds to.

5½-12 yrs / 6 classes / $70 Centerville Rec Center 9761 Sa 10:15-11:15 AM 1/28-3/4 Oakdale Rec Center 9757 Tu 5:15-6:15 PM 1/24-2/28 Walkersville Rec Center 9758 W 5:30-6:30 PM 1/25-3/1

ABRAKADOODLE® DOODLERS: POWERFUL WOMEN ARTISTS

Be inspired! Create fabulous artwork and learn how powerful women artists influence the visual arts! See how famous women artists tell stories, use striking imagery, advocate for equality, and highlight different cultures. Explore Faith Ringgold’s textile imagery, Berthe Morisot’s impressionist paintings, and Joan Mitchell’s amazing abstractions. Powerful women artists offer innovative, fun viewpoints to the arts!

Protective aprons provided.

6.5-12 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Walkersville Rec Center 9712 Th 5:30-6:30 PM 1/26-3/2

Adult

ART CLINICS WITH DOROTHEA

Looking for something new and fun to do on Saturday mornings?! Join local artist Dorothea Barrick for these one of a kind art clinics! These classes are designed for all skill levels from novice to experienced.

Learn art techniques and immerse yourself in a different medium at each class. All materials are provided.

14+ yrs / 1 class / $30 Emmitsburg Community Center

TROPICAL LANDSCAPE:

Watercolor and watercolor pencils 9410 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

WINTER SNOW SCENE:

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Acrylic Paint, brushes and palette knives 9411 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 2/11

IMPRESSIONISTIC LANDSCAPE:

Pastel and pastel pencils 9412 Sa 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

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ABRAKADOODLE® DOODLERS: CRAYOLA-LA

We celebrate Crayola® and fabulous things you can imagine using their products!

We create with Crayola® watercolors, Model Magic® modeling compound, chalk, tempera paints, special crayons, oil pastels, acrylic paints and more while exploring color, designing vertical garden sculptures, and building nocturnal animals.

Bubbles pop with drawing chalk! A still life explodes onto paper with construction paper crayons and watercolors. Don’t forget oil pastels that inspire lively molas.

Have a colorful time creating your own Crayola art! Protective aprons provided. $30 material fee due first class.

6-12 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Walkersville Rec Center 9715 Th 5:30-6:30 PM 3/23-4/27

GET INVOLVED!

Scout programs are offered at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums, Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center, and Ballenger Creek Teaching Kitchen

WORK TOWARDS YOUR SCOUT BADGE TODAY! Minimum group size is 6 scouts

Programs are 1 ½ -3 hours in length, depending on the program

One adult chaperone is required for every 10 scouts

Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance

TO RESERVE YOUR PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL 301-600-1646 Programming for scout groups to assist in meeting badge requirements.

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FUNFIT TOTS

Join us for this fun-filled, full of energy, active games class emphasizing creative movement, parachute, balls, and loads of active fun! Develops self-confidence, motor skills, coordination, socialization, cooperation, and reinforces cognitive learning. Boys, girls, special needs are all welcome! Parent/Guardian participation required with child(ren). Participating adult burns approx. 500 calories!

11 mo-2 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9683 Th 4:45-5:30 PM 1/19-3/9 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9682 M 10:15-11:00 AM 1/16-3/13 2-4 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9687 Th 5:30-6:15 PM 1/19-3/9 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9686 M 11:00-11:45 AM 1/16-3/13

TUMBLING TOTS I

Our Tumbling Tots I program provides fun developmental challenges for a young child’s growing mind and body. With mats and equipment designed especially for the little ones, your child will love the activities and challenges. Our instructors lead parents to teach and support their toddler in this child-directed class. Enjoy music, tumbling, games, and parachute activities. Lots of fun learning surprises for the little ones! Parent participation is required.

1-2 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9838 Tu 10:30-11:15 AM 1/10-2/14

TUMBLING TOTS II

We are ready for next level challenges as we focus on sequences of activities and tumbling skills such as rolls, donkey kicks, and cartwheels. Our instructors lead parents to teach and support their child through motor skill challenges and obstacle courses. Enjoy music, tumbling, games, and parachute activities. Parent participation is required.

3-5 yrs / 6 classes / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9839 Tu 11:30 AM-12:15 PM 1/10-2/14

MOVEMENT AND READINESS

GET READY FOR PRESCHOOL

During this program your child will practice skills to prepare him or her for preschool. We will focus on separating from a parent, turn-taking with peers, following directions in a group setting, imitating actions to songs during circle time and having fun with friends. Our daily schedule includes free play, circle time, art, movement, snack and story time. This inclusive group is taught by staff from the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Parents are required to stay on the premises. Preference will be given to first time participants.

2.5-3 yrs / 8 classes / $59 Frederick County Health Department 9245 F 9:00-10:30 AM 1/6-2/24 9246 F 1:00-2:30 PM 1/6-2/24 9406 F 9:00-10:30 AM 3/17-5/12 9407 F 1:00-2:30 PM 3/17-5/12

Inclement Weather?

Call our program cancellation line or follow us on Facebook to see if your program has been cancelled. More details on page 33.

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Frederick County Parks & Recreation

Free 4x6 souvenir portrait, door prizes, great music, crafts and light refreshments!

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4-12 years old $50 per couple

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$25 for each additional child

Friday, Feb 3rd

Saturday, Feb 4th

7:30 - 9:30 pm

4:00 - 6:00 PM • 7:30 - 9:30 pm

FREDERICK FAIRGROUNDS NULL BUILDING

SPACE IS LIMITED - Pre Registration Required

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5K-9 & BEST FRIEND FUN RUN/WALK This is a celebration of fitness, fun and "fido", whether you walk it or jog it, with a dog or without, this event is all about fun.

Saturday, May 13, 2017 Utica District Park • 8:30 - 10:00 am

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Science & Discovery SNAPOLOGY

These classes are a mixture of activities, using building toys and technology that combine play with education. Kids have so much fun in our classes that they don’t even realize they’re learning.

2-5 yrs / 6 classes / $60

ABCS & 123’S

Walkersville Rec Center 9517 Sa 10:00-11:00 AM

1/21-2/25

5-13 yrs / 1 class / $44

MINI-FIGURE MANIA WORKSHOP

Deer Crossing Rec Center 9509 Tu 1:00-4:00 PM

POKEMANIA WORKSHOP

Walkersville Rec Center 9461 M 1:00-4:00 PM Oakdale Rec Center 9460 Tu 1:00-4:00 PM

2/21

1/23 2/21

5-13 yrs / 6 classes / $72

MINECRAFT BASIC

Deer Crossing Rec Center 9497 W 4:30-5:30 PM

1/25-3/1

Deer Crossing Rec Center 9504 W 4:30-5:30 PM

3/8-4/12

ADVENTURES IN STARS WARS

ENGINEERS 1

Oakdale Rec Center 9463 W 4:30-5:30 PM

1/25-3/1

Walkersville Rec Center 9513 Tu 4:30-5:30 PM

1/24-3/7

7-14 yrs / 6 classes / $84

SPACE WARS ROBOTICS

Oakdale Rec Center 9495 W 4:30-5:30 PM

ENRICHMENT

PROGRAMMING USING MINECRAFT

Using a custom mod called “Computercraft”, students will learn how to program robots called “Turtles” inside the world of Minecraft. Kids will utilize problem­solving skills by learning how to program their robots to complete various tasks and objectives such as programming their turtles to automatically build, mine, and craft items and structures.

6-9 yrs / 6 classes / $149 Tuscarora Rec Center 9829 Sa 9:30-10:30 AM 1/14-2/18 10-14 yrs / 6 classes / $149 Tuscarora Rec Center 9830 Sa 10:45-11:45 AM 1/14-2/18

GAME DESIGN & PRODUCTION

6-13 yrs / 6 classes / $72

SUPERHEROES

WORK VEHICLES

Let’s get to work! Children will love our exciting Bricks 4 Kidz classes all about work vehicles. Use LEGO® Duplo® to build a fire truck to rush to the rescue, a tractor to plow the fields, a bulldozer to push the soil at the construction site, and more!

Children will practice using fine motor skills and make new friends, all while learning and playing.

3-5 yrs / 4 classes / $36 Nature Center at Fountain Rock Park 9744 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM 1/10-1/31

3/8-4/12

In this class, children will cultivate their interest to become game designers,multimedia artists, engineers, programmers and create their very own video game level!

6-9 yrs / 6 classes / $149 Middletown Rec Center 9832 Su 1:00-2:00 PM 2/12-3/19 10-14 yrs / 6 classes / $149 Middletown Rec Center 9833 Su 2:15-3:15 PM 2/12-3/19

Inclement Weather?

Call our program cancellation line or follow us on Facebook to see if your program has been cancelled. More details on page 33.

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ENRICHMENT Babysitting

Etiquette

Language

Do you love kids and hope to make a business out of babysitting? Are you a child who stays home alone and would like to feel more prepared in case of emergencies? Join us for this fun, educative, and interactive babysitting course. Safe Sitter is the only non-profit devoted exclusively for preparing young adolescents to baby-sit or stay home alone. Course includes all materials.

Students receive a certificate after passing the course. Please bring a non-parishable lunch.

11-15 yrs / 1 class / $75 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9424 M 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 1/23 Thurmont Rec Center 9425 Tu 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 2/21

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

7-14 yrs / 1 class / $38 Deer Crossing Rec Center

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

18+ yrs / 7 classes / $190 Tuscarora Rec Center 9313 M 6:30-8:30 PM 1/16-2/27 9314 M 6:30-8:30 PM 3/13-5/1

SAFE SITTER BABYSITTING

Chess

CHESS CLUB

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

8-10 yrs / 4 classes / $24 Middletown Rec Center 9458 F 5:00-6:00 PM 3/3-3/24

CPR

CPR CERTIFIED TRAINING

The ASHI CPR and AED training program provides workplace and community training in performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED).

This class is taught by the Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services.

16+ yrs / 1 class / $26 Tuscarora Rec Center 9280 Sa 8:00 AM-12:00 PM 3/18

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MANNERS & MORE

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

9239 Sa

4:00-6:00 PM

3/4

9241 Sa

4:00-6:00 PM

3/11

TABLE MANNERS

Home School WHEELS IN MOTION

These wheels are ready to roll! Students will use LEGO® Bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, and motors to build a variety of models on wheels. Some are familiar vehicles, such as a fire engine and delivery truck.

Others are more spectacular, such as the Rescue Robot and K-9 Bot. 5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9703 M 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 2/20

TICKET TO RIDE

Students will use LEGO® Bricks to construct a Carousel Swing, Tilt a Whirl, Loop de Loop ride, Swing boat ride, and Merry Go Round. Lessons incorporate principles of physics, described in a way children can understand, such as “G-force” inertia and momentum. This engaging lesson will give students an understanding of the physical forces they experience every day.

5-12 yrs / 1 class / $60 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9702 F 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 3/31

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Therapeutic Recreation ADULT SOCIAL CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT REC

This program is designed for ages 16+ with various disabilities to enhance their social skills and expand their communications. Join us Friday nights for fun. There’s no telling how much fun is in store for you. Some activities may require additional fees. Caregivers/Aides must pay to participate in activities that require an entry fee. Call 301600-2936 for schedule.

16+ yrs / 8 classes / $30 Various Locations 9494 F 7:00-9:00 PM 1/13-3/3

FIT 2 BE ME

Children will be involved in a variety of teacher directed sports theme based activities through a diversified adaptive program for children with disabilities!

6-9 yrs / 5 classes / $34 Oakdale Rec Center 9293 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 1/10-2/7 9294 Tu 4:45-5:30 PM 2/28-3/28

MUSIC TOGETHER

Classes include songs, nursery rhymes, instrumental jam sessions, finger plays, and movement activities. Children will sing, dance, chant, listen, watch, and explore using musical instruments. A $45/family take home material fee will be collected at the first class.

Less than 6 yrs / 10 classes / $105 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9836 Tu 9:30-10:15 AM 1/10-3/14 Browning Building at Pinecliff Park 9845 F 9:30-10:15 AM 1/13-3/24 Frederick Country Day Montessori School 9837 Sa 9:30-10:15 AM 1/14-3/18

HIP-HOP AND BREAK DANCING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Its fun, its athletic, and its on the floor!!

Break dancing classes for boys and girls has emerged as a universal language that everyone wants to speak. This class is designed for your child to have fun and push their dance skills to the next level.

No class 12/24 or 12/31.

8-14 yrs / 8 classes / $130 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9705 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 12/7-2/18

HIP-HOP FOR JUNIORS

A new high energy, high impact class exploring current styles of movement.

This form of dance is inspired by the urban hip hop music, however our class is age appropriate in music and movements.

Please wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. No class 12/22 or 12/29.

5-8 yrs / 8 classes / $130 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9706 Th 4:15-5:00 PM 12/15-2/16

PRINCESS BALLET

A very creative and imaginative ballet class for your little one. In this class, children will learn the correct French terms for their ballet steps, make waves with their arms, jump over the mermaids and grand jete’ over a purple dragon. We also tiptoe on clouds. Join the fun and learn ballet in our fantastic Princess Ballet class. No class 12/28.

3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $130 Spring Ridge Dance Center 9704 W 10:00-11:00 AM 12/14-2/8

KINDERDANCE®

Kinderdance is a quality developmental dance, motor skills and fitness programs taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. We use a Montessori approach to teaching and lesson plans which have been tested for over 30 years. We incorporate original age-appropriate music and a variety of fun props. The lessons learned in this class build confidence that leads to a lifetime of success! Parents may observe during the final class. Ballet and tap shoes are required.

MUSIC & DANCE

LEVEL 1 3-5 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9764 M 4:30-5:30 PM Middletown Rec Center 9765 W 4:30-5:30 PM Oakdale Rec Center 9766 Th 4:30-5:30 PM Thurmont Rec Center 9874 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM Tuscarora Rec Center 9769 F 4:30-5:30 PM Walkersville Rec Center 9770 Tu 5:00-6:00 PM

LEVEL 2

Must have taken Kinderdance be at least 4.5 years old.

4½-9 yrs / 8 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9771 M 5:30-6:30 PM Oakdale Rec Center 9772 Th 5:30-6:30 PM Thurmont Rec Center 9877 Tu 6:00-7:00 PM Tuscarora Rec Center 9773 F 5:30-6:30 PM

1/9-3/13 1/11-3/1 1/12-3/2 1/10-2/28 1/13-3/3 1/10-3/14

Level 1 or

1/9-3/13 1/12-3/2 1/10-2/28 1/13-3/3

LEVEL 3

Must have taken Kinderdance Level 2 or have 2 yrs of prior dance experience.

Classes will take place in the gym at Centerville.

5-9 yrs / 6 classes / $96 Centerville Rec Center 9778 M 6:30-7:30 PM 1/9-3/13

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MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS Homeschool

PRE-K MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ

Dance technique in jazz and ballet and choreography for home school students.

Class will explore not only the steps but the history of Broadway. There is a $25 supply fee for this program, please bring check or cash to the first class.

3-5.5 yrs / 10 classes / $125 Mt Airy Performing Arts Center 9332 M 9:30-10:30 AM 1/23-3/27

ELEMENTARY AGE MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ

Dance technique in jazz and ballet and choreography for home school students.

Class will explore not only the steps but the history of Broadway. There is a $25 supply fee for this program, please bring check or cash to the first class.

6-10 yrs / 10 classes / $125 Mt Airy Performing Arts Center 9291 M 10:30-11:30 AM 1/23-3/27

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER JAZZ

Dance technique in jazz and ballet and choreography for home school students.

Class will explore not only the steps but the history of Broadway. There is a $25 supply fee for this program, please bring check or cash to the first class.

11-17 yrs / 10 classes / $125 Mt Airy Performing Arts Center 9326 M 12:30-2:00 PM 1/23-3/27

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50+ PROGRAMS PICKLEBALL

All equipment is provided including paddles and balls.

50+ yrs / 14 classes / $21 Frederick Senior Center 9331 Th 2:30-4:00 PM 1/12-4/13 Emmitsburg Senior Center 9330 M 3:30-5:00 PM 1/9-4/10 SEE PAGE 9 FOR THE ONE-DAY PICKLE BALL DROP IN OPTION

YOGA

Explore Yoga’s most essential postures safely and effectively. These wellrounded classes consist of held and moving postures. Focus will be on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, linked with conscious breathing techniques, bringing balance to the nervous system. Beginners and continuing yoga students will benefit from these challenging yet accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet individuals needs.

Strengthen and renew with the healthgiving benefits of Yoga. Taught by a Certified/Registered Yoga Instructor.

50+ yrs / 6 classes / $42 Frederick Senior Center 9358 W 4:30-5:30 PM 1/11-2/15 Emmitsburg Senior Center 9816 W 10:00-11:00 AM 1/11-2/15

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ZUMBA GOLD

If you’ve heard of Zumba, Zumba Gold is a spin off of that class but geared to a group that you may call active older adults or who may have to be more cautious with their body; injuries to ankles, knees, hips, back or neck issues. It is a fun and energizing Latin based fitness class that will be fun and exciting as you learn the various Latin rhythms but will reduce the impact and speed found in a Zumba basic class!

50+ yrs / 6 classes / $34 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9884 M 1:00-2:00 PM 1/16-3/6 9814 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 1/19-2/23 9395 Tu 4:00-5:00 PM 1/10-2/14 9396 Tu 4:00-5:00 PM 2/28-4/4 9815 Th 1:00-2:00 PM 3/9-4/13 Middletown Rec Center 9721 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 1/12-2/16 9722 Th 4:30-5:30 PM 3/2-4/6 Walkersville Rec Center 9397 M 4:30-5:30 PM 1/16-2/20 9398 M 4:30-5:30 PM 3/6-4/10

COOKING SOLO

Learn how to make fun and healthy meals for yourself. Take home some new recipes and learn how to plan your meals for the week!

50+ yrs / 1 class / $39 Ballenger Creek Community Building 9873 W 6:30-9:00 PM 2/22

PROGRAM POLICIES REGISTER EARLY Early program registration is encouraged since roster size is limited.

Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Preregistration required unless otherwise indicated.

DISCIPLINE The Division has a discipline policy for program participants. In the event the participant is asked to leave a program/facility, no refund will be issued.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION Confirmation sent via e-mail, otherwise your cancelled check or credit card statement is your receipt. You will be notified if there is a problem processing your registration or if the program is cancelled. Please make a note of your program start date.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) The Division is committed to providing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and strives to provide equal, integrated participation in all programs, activities, and services. The Division’s policy is to reasonably accommodate all qualified program applicants in accordance with the 1990 ADA. We welcome questions, comments, and concerns of interested citizens regarding ADA compliance.

REFUND POLICY Our refund policy encourages early decisions, so as to not affect other customers or our ability to deliver efficient programs. All requests for refunds must be made at least 10 business days prior to the start of the program. A 20% administrative fee will be charged per refund transaction. Registrations that require advanced tickets are not refundable. Refunds for Sport League registrations must be made prior to the listed league registration deadline. There are no refunds for missed sessions.

PROGRAM CREDITS/TRANSFERS To avoid the administrative fee, a customer may transfer into another program with no additional fee. A credit may also be kept on the customer account at no additional charge. Requests for both credits and transfers can only be made 5 or more business days prior to the program start date. There are no refunds of credits.

RETURNED CHECKS A $25 fee will be charged for checks returned for non-payment.

AGE POLICY Program participants must be the advertised age for a program before the program ends. All age requirements are set to benefit the participants and to make the instruction consistent and safe.

TRIPS ALCOHOL POLICY We strive to have a family atmosphere on our trips. If you choose to drink alcohol while on one of our trips please do so responsibly and make arrangements to have a designated driver for your trip home from the bus drop off area.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE Frederick County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and/or disability in employment or the provision of services.

OOPS! Frederick County Parks and Recreation staff has made every effort to prepare this activity guide as accurately as possible. However, errors can occur. Circumstances may require that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. Frederick County Parks and Recreation staff reserves the right to make any such adjustments. We apologize for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause.

PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS/ WEATHER-RELATED CLOSURES Please see your instructor on the first day of your program for a schedule.

If there is an exception, you will be informed by the Parks and Recreation staff on the program schedule. If you are not sure whether a program will be held, call our program cancellation line at 301-600-6291. During inclement weather, outdoor programs may be cancelled. Every effort will be made to make-up missed classes. Refunds will not be granted for rescheduled classes that are missed due to conflicts with personal schedules. The Division may cancel a program for any reasonable cause.

CONCUSSION AWARENESS Check www.recreater.com for information about the seriousness of concussions in sports.

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Endorsed “Docs in the Park” programs must meet 2 of 4 criteria: Nature, Physical Activity, Family Involvement, and Nutrition.

Nature: Minimum 30 minutes of a nature component Physical Activity: 30 minutes of physical activity

Have you heard about doctors prescribing nature and outdoor activity prescriptions for their patients? Doctors know that spending time outdoors relieves stress, combats obesity, and reduces asthma and ADHD in children.

Family Involvement: Program is designed for family involvement Nutrition: Program is designed for healthy nutrition, or communicating healthy eating habits

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FACILITY ADDRESSES AMERICAN KARATE ACADEMY 928 N. East Street ı Frederick, MD 21701 BALLENGER CREEK PARK BALLENGER CREEK COMMUNITY BUILDING FOREMAN FIELD 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike ı Frederick, MD 21703 CATOCTIN CREEK PARK & NATURE CENTER 2929 Sumantown Road ı Middletown, MD 21769 CENTERVILLE REC CENTER in Centerville Elementary 3601 Carriage Hill Drive ı Frederick, MD 21704 DEER CROSSING REC CENTER in Deer Crossing Elementary 10601 Finn Drive ı New Market, MD 21774 EMMITSBURG SENIOR CENTER 300A South Seton Avenue ı Emmitsburg, MD 21727 EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER 300A South Seton Ave. ı Emmitsburg, MD 21727 FOUNTAIN ROCK PARK & NATURE CENTER 8511 Nature Center Place ı Walkersville, MD 21793 FREDERICK COUNTRY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1601 Wheyfield Drive ı Frederick, MD 21701 FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 350 Montevue Lane ı Frederick, MD 21702 FREDERICK FAIRGROUNDS 797 E. Patrick Street ı Frederick, MD 21704 FREDERICK SENIOR CENTER 1440 Taney Ave ı Frederick, MD 21702 KICK’S KARATE STUDIO Frederick Studio 1700 Kingfisher Dr ı Frederick, MD 21701

Urbana Studio 3531 John Simmons St ı Frederick, MD 21704 Westview Studio 5010 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 146 ı Frederick, MD 21704

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MIDDLETOWN REC CENTER in Middletown Primary 403 Franklin Street ı Middletown, MD 21769 MT. AIRY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 5 West Ridgeville Blvd ı Mount Airy, MD 21771 MYERSVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER 301 Main St. ı Myersville, MD 21773 OAKDALE REC CENTER in Oakdale Elementary 9850 Old National Pike ı Ijamsville, MD 21754 PINECLIFF PARK BROWNING BUILDING 8350 Pinecliff Park Road ı Frederick, MD 21704 ROSE HILL MANOR PARK 1611 N. Market Street ı Frederick, MD 21701 SPRING RIDGE DANCE CENTER 9093 Ridgefield Drive, #103 ı Frederick, MD 21701 SPRING RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 951 Ridgefield Drive ı Frederick, MD 21701 THOMAS JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 1799 Schifferstadt Blvd. ı Frederick, MD 21701 THURMONT REC CENTER in Thurmont Middle 408 E. Main Street ı Thurmont, MD 21788 TUSCARORA REC CENTER in Tuscarora Elementary 6321 Lambert Drive ı Frederick, MD 21703 UTICA DISTRICT PARK 10200-B Old Frederick Road ı Frederick, MD 21701 WALKERSVILLE REC CENTER in Walkersville Elementary 83 Frederick Street ı Walkersville, MD 21793

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

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

PROGRAM REGISTRATION: Participant’s Name

Gender

DOB

Program Name

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

Program#

Fee

Total Fee

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

METHOD OF PAYMENT: o o

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

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

Waiver of Liability: By my signature below, I acknowledge that there are inherent risks and dangers associated with recreation program(s) and therefore, I hold Frederick County, Maryland harmless from all claims for injuries, damage, or loss which may result from me or my child’s participation in the program/s listed above. Further, in compliance with Maryland HB 858 and SB 771, I hereby acknowledge that I understand the risks of concussions in sports and am aware of the concussion information which is found at www.recreater.com Discipline Policy: I understand that the Division has a discipline policy regarding conduct in recreation programs and facilities. In the event that I/my child is asked to leave a program/facility, I understand that the registration fee will not be refunded to me.

Authorization for use of Photographic Likeness: I agree to allow Frederick County Parks and Recreation to take and utilize photos, slides, and video images of the above registered individual(s) for the purpose of promotion and publicizing of the Division’s programs and/or events. o Yes o No

Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ (Parent /Guardian’s signature if participant is under 18 years of age)

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

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

Easter Egg Roll

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

Saturday, April 15 • 10am - 4pm

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

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