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Summer is in Full Swing at MoCoRec

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 07/05/2023 04:00 PM EDT

| July 2023

Montgomery County Kicks Off July with Independence Day Celebrations

Montgomery County hosted two free Independence Day fireworks displays with Mid-County Sparkles at Albert Einstein High School and Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park. Check out some of the photos on Flickr.

It was a packed crowd of community members who got to enjoy dazzling fireworks displays and terrific music from several different groups. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Celebrating National Park and Recreation Month!

July is Park and Recreation Month! Montgomery County Recreation is inviting residents to enjoy in one, or all, of the hundreds of recreation programs offered that contribute to a healthier lifestyle and enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures and abilities. The month-long celebration is a National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) initiative.

Community members can share their stories about what Montgomery County Recreation means to them on social media through Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #WhereCommunityGrows and #ParkandRecMonth23.

Learn more about Montgomery County Recreation and the wide variety of programs we offer by visiting our website.

Summer Camps Are Underway

Summer is finally here, and our camps have kicked off. There are still spots available for July and August if you are still looking for something for your kids to do this summer. From therapeutic recreation to sports, arts and more, there is a camp for everyone!

To search our wide array of camps and to see which are available to register for, head to our website.

BBQ Bonanza Brings Hundreds of 55+ Community Members Together

In June, Montgomery County Recreation hosted the second annual 55+ BBQ Bonanza at Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg with hundreds in attendance. Watch the video.

A great time was had by all, and Recreation’s senior programs team look forward to another great event next year!

Save The Date: Fall Program Registration Begins Monday, Aug. 14

Montgomery County Recreation’s fall program registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14 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 begin to register for Recreation’s programs beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Residents can once again build their own guide. A digital guide will also be available online, Friday Aug. 4. While online registration is encouraged, registration will also be available by mail, drop-off or in person.

For more information about registration, visit the website or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840.

Montgomery County Recreation Receives Six 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

Montgomery County Recreation won six awards for its operations and innovation in the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievements Awards! Among the awards, the department won the ‘Best in Category’ award in the Parks and Recreation category for its outdoor fitness equipment program at Holiday Park Senior Center.

The awards include:

Learn more about the award-winning programs here.

Congratulations to all of our dedicated staff for the success of these award-winning programs that provide so much value to County residents! NACo is a nonprofit organization that provides services to the nation’s 3,069 counties and represents county governments across the United States. The NACo Achievement Awards recognize a county’s outstanding commitment to public service in various categories.

Upcoming Events with Montgomery County Recreation

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

Saturday, July 8, Bloom at Good Hope: Music of West Africa with Amadou Kouyate 5 – 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
Friday, July 14, Summer Movie Nights 7 -9:30 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Friday, July 28, Summer Movie Nights 7 – 9:30 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Aug. 5 Advance Your Professional Growth 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Aug. 12, Bloom at Good Hope: An Evening of Urban Latin Music with Chris Urquiga 5 - 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
Monday, Aug. 14, Fall 2023 Registration Begins
Monday, Aug. 14 31st Annual VIP Day - A Special Day at the Fair 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds
Saturday, Aug. 19, Back-to-School STEM Festival 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Aug. 26, Pooch Pool Party 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Upper County Outdoor Pool
Sunday, Aug. 27, Pooch Pool Party 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Upper County Outdoor Pool

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