Montgomery County Recreation’s summer program registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15 for County residents for most programs and activities! Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m.

Non-County residents will be able to register for Recreation’s programs beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17.  

Again this year, residents can build their own guide. A digital guide is also available online. While online registration is encouraged, registration will also be available by mail, drop-off or in person.

On May 15, in-person registration will be available at 6:30 a.m. at four of the County’s aquatics centers and at the administrative offices in Wheaton. In-person registration will also be available at all other Recreation facilities during regular business hours.  

For more information about registration, visit the website or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840. Summer camp registration is also currently underway! 

Montgomery County Recreation's outdoor pool season begins Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Daily admission is $5 for County residents ages 1-17, $7 for adults, and $6 for seniors (age 55 and over). Summer pool passes are available for purchase and are valid from May 27 to September 4. 

Residents are encouraged to become familiar with the safety rules posted at the pools. Children are most at risk for water-related accidents and it is important they are always closely supervised while in and around the pool. Because safety is a priority, it may be necessary to temporarily halt admission to pools when capacity is reached. Additional swimmers will be admitted as soon as space becomes available.  

Pool visitors are allowed to bring food and drink to the pools. However, they must follow the rules/regulations, which include no glass, no barbeques, no alcohol and that all coolers will be inspected.  

For additional information about pool passes, amenities and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit the website. Make sure to also follow Montgomery County Recreation on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates. 

We are hiring! Looking for seasonal work as a lifeguard, camp counselor, camp director, and more? We hope to see you at one of our upcoming job fairs:

• Sunday, May 7 at Wheaton Community Recreation Center from Noon to 4 p.m.  
• Friday, May 12 at Long Branch Community Recreation Center from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

We also currently have full-time opportunities available:

• Administrative Specialist II (Youth Development) - IRC57065
• Recreation Specialist (Youth Development) - IRC57282

To learn more, head to our website.

Also, make sure to attend the Montgomery County Career Fair and Hiring Expo on Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 3 – 7 p.m. Register for this event here.  

On Thursday, April 20, the Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center in Potomac celebrated its new “resiliency hub” with a special ribbon cutting event. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Councilmembers, the Montgomery County Department of General Services’ Office of Energy and Sustainability, Maryland Energy Administration Director Paul Pinsky and Scotland community members joined Montgomery County Recreation for the event.

The new resiliency hub is designed to provide a haven for the Scotland community by keeping the center powered during electrical grid outages. Several of the installations included a new rooftop solar system, a battery storage system, a natural gas generator and an LED lighting retrofit to the facility.  

The 55+ BBQ Bonanza will be returning Friday, June 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg! Registration will open Monday, May 8, and will be just $5. Participants can sign up either online or in-person at one of Recreation’s senior centers.  

County residents 55 and older can join their friends for a fun-filled day of great food and fun activities, including games, crafts, line dancing and more! Lunch is included with vegetarian options available. The event will happen rain or shine. 

The Smokey Glen Farm location is fully accessible, but space is limited so early registration is highly recommended. Last year more than 480 seniors attended the event. Transportation will again be provided from the senior centers. When registering, participants should designate whether they need transportation and from which center.  

Check out this short video produced by the Montgomery County Recreation team showcasing last year’s inaugural event.  

The Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center in Rockville is currently in the middle of a design phase for a construction project that will generate new architectural renovations for the building.  

Construction is currently anticipated to start in 2024 and will last an anticipated 18 months. This means the Center will remain open with regular hours this summer and the rest of the 2023 calendar year. For more information on this project, please head over to the Department of General Services’ website.  

We have a wide array of events coming up! Make sure to check out the full calendar of events on our website.  

• Saturday, May 6, Family Game Night 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Mid-County Community Recreation Center
• Saturday, May 13, Bloom at Good Hope: Latin Jazz with Taisha Estrada 5 – 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center  
• Sunday, May 14, Therapeutic Recreation Sunday Funday Family Swim 2 – 5 p.m. at Olney Swim Center
• Friday, May 19, Paint Night Series at Good Hope, Family Time 6 - 8 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center  
• Monday, May 29, Memorial Day - Administrative Offices, Recreation and Senior Centers will be closed. 
• Saturday, June 3 
  • White Oak Day Noon – 4 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center 
  • Sneaker Ball at Mid-County 7 – 10 p.m. at Mid-County Community Recreation Center 
• Saturday, June 10, Bloom at Good Hope: The Jogo Project Featuring Elijah Jamal Balbed  5 – 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center