The RECord, May 2008

Kids Go Batty Over KidFest ’08
With games, arts, nature, sports, safety, stage shows and tryouts for the National Junior Olympics, this year’s KidFest was the most diverse yet. More than 4,000 attended the May 4 event at Ridge Road Park in Germantown. The ’09 KidFest will be held in mid-county.

Slideshow of KidFest ’08

Hoo-Hoo! Outdoor Pools Open May 24 It’s that time of year for MCRD's great aquatics facilities and programs to roll into high gear. Registration is underway! • Summer Aquatics Programs • Water Fitness Classes • Competitive Swimming for Adults • Online Registration for Aquatics • Lifeguards Wanted Wii Has County Seniors Exercising MCRD took the virtual video game to four County senior centers; now there’s a tourney to determine the senior Wii champions. • Seniors Playing Wii Featured in The Gazette There’s Still Time For Summer Fun School’s out soon and you'll be wishing your kid was attending MCRD's summer camps. You still have time! Click on the image to download the Camps Guide PDF. New Camp Sends Kids Into History From archaeology to Civil War medicine, this camp gives kids 11 unique history adventures.

COMMUNITY
Longwood Exercise Room
Gets a Spiffy Upgrade
Long in the works, Olney center’s workout room has new location, equipment and brighter atmosphere.

LEADERSHIP
Mentor a Young Golfer
Through The First Tee
County organization seeks volunteers to help kids aged 8-17 develop athletic and life skills through golf.

TEENS
Summer Workshops
In Leadership, Career
Two-part interactive program for ages 13-16 to build community service and career goals.

Spring Into Summer!
As spring turns to summer, check out MCRD’s awesome warm-weather activities, including many that are outdoors-oriented from the 2008 Summer Guide:
• Crafts: Stained Glass Open Studio
• Cooking: The Thrill of the Grill
• Youth Sports: Badminton Little Beginners
• Gardening: Mosaic Stepping Stones
• Fitness: Ultimate Jump-Off for Youth
• Hobbies: Furniture Painting
• Tiny Tots: Music in Motion
• Seniors: Intro to Recreational, Sea and White Water Kayaking
• Dance: Wheelchair Salsa for Couples
• Fitness: Group Workout Pilates on the Ball

WELLNESS: Eating for Energy
Linda Petursdottir’s successful plans for dietary wellness tackle your food choices and how they impact energy levels in a great one-session class.

MCRD’s Get-Fit Gurus
The Recreation Department helps you stay healthy with our wellness and fitness experts, Autumn Saxton-Ross and Tina Shubert:
• Saxton-Ross Column: Organizing Your Own Workplace Wellness Program.
• Shubert Column: Simple Tips and Stretches to Prevent Knee Injuries .

Summer Activities Guide:
New Classes, Events
For individuals with disabilities, more hobby and wellness classes, including a barbecue, fitness, dance, karate and more!


		Huge Summer Ahead for Active Adults It's a very busy summer for seniors with more great SOAR daytrips, plus free outdoors lessons, fitness activities, daytrips and more in this Active Adults mini-guide. Call for 240-777-4925 for details. • SOAR Registration Now Online! Click on RecWeb and Register Now to Sign Up for SOAR Activities. • May Activities Newsletters: Bauer Drive \| Clarksburg \| Damascus \| East County \| Fairland \| Germantown \| Holiday Park \| Long Branch \| Potomac \| Margaret Schweinhaut \| Waverly • Walk-In Volleyball: Each Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Wheaton Community Center. • Walk-In Volleyball: Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m., Bauer Drive Community Center. • Walk-In Basketball: Each Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bauer Drive Community Center.
Events Are Close to Finalization With the ’08 Maryland Senior Olympics quickly approaching, most of the events are nearing finalization with dates and locations. The Games will conduct 19 events, starting at the Kentlands 5k Aug. 30 and running through the Rockville 10k on Nov. 2. Registration for events is expected to begin at the end of May. Visit Maryland Senior Olympics for more information.

May 2008
Vol. 2, Issue 10
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Montgomery County Recreation Department
Gabriel Albornoz, Director
4010 Randolph Road • Silver Spring. Md. 20902
Monday-Friday • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call Us: 240-777-6840
e-Mail Us: Recreation Dept. Customer Service

Recreation Centers
Locations, quick information and access to county's 18 centers.
240-777-6810

Camps, Summer Programs
Camps, clinics for ages 3-16;
Arts, sports, nature, and more!
240-777-6870

Classes
Activities for youth, adults, arts, dance, fitness, sports and more!
240-777-6870

Aquatics Centers
Locations, programs, hours
and schedules.
240-777-6860

Activities Cancellations
240-777-6889

Gilchrist Diversity Center
240-777-4940

Hearts 'n Parks
240-777-6820

Sports, Youth and Adult
Programs, schedules, contacts,
fields and schools locations.
240-777-6961

Registration
240-777-6840

Special Events
240-777-6821

Teen/Youth Services
240-777-6985

Seniors Centers
Guide to multi-service facilities, events and self-help needs.
240-777-4925

Therapeutic Recreation
240-777-4925

Volunteer Programs
301-468-4540

Montgomery County Parks
Locations, activities, news,
trails, fees, classes and more!
301-495-2500

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