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Fall Fun with Montgomery County Recreation

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 09/03/2024 04:00 PM EDT

| September 2024

Fall Program Registration Underway

Montgomery County Recreation's fall program registration is underway! Fall programs and activities are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages, and include fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation, adult 55+ programming and more. There are hundreds of programs available to help you achieve an active and healthier lifestyle.

Visit ActiveMONTGOMERY to register. You can also explore available offerings in our digital GUIDE.

For more information about registration, call our customer service team at 240-777-6840.

MoCoRec Afterschool Programs are Back!

Students are back in class, which means our MoCoRec afterschool programs are back for the 2024-2025 school year!

These programs provide a safe environment for students to participate in a wide array of fun and enriching recreational activities including sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, STEM, leadership opportunities and more.

Club Adventure takes place monthly at many of our community recreation centers and is for students from kindergarten to fifth grade. For just $75 each month, Club Adventure provides an affordable alternative to other daycare options while maintaining exciting programming and is led by professional and dedicated staff. Check out the full list of locations throughout the County and register today through ActiveMONTGOMERY.

We also offer several Youth Development-led afterschool programs in various Montgomery County Public Schools. From Excel Beyond the Bell, RecXtra, RecZone, Soccer4Change, TeenWorks and more, these outlets help young people become healthier, gain leadership experience, develop career skills and connect with caring adult role models. Learn more by visiting our website.

Our Kids Day Out and Teens Day Out events are back as well, on days when school is not in session. The first day will be on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Elijah, Trevor and Carmen recording podcast

In Episode 7 of our Inside Recreation podcast, host Carmen Berrios Martinez speaks with Trevor Samuels, Supervisor on our Recreation Centers team about Club Adventure, as well as Elijah Davis, Supervisor on our Youth Development team about the different programs.

This episode is available on most major streaming platforms including Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Join MoCoRec for Flag Football this Fall

Hut, hut, hike! Fall is almost here and now is the perfect time to get in the game with our MoCoRec NFL Flag Football League.

Our league offers an exciting, non-contact alternative to traditional tackle football, promoting fitness, teamwork and fun for all participants. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, our league provides a fantastic opportunity to engage in friendly competition, improve your skills and make lasting memories.

Registration is underway with locations in Burtonsville, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Potomac and Wheaton. This program is offered for ages 6-15 and costs just $60.

There will be five weeks of games and practice on Sundays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Practices will be one hour before game time.

Teams and divisions will be established after the registration period ends.

Program Spotlight: Therapeutic Recreation

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Recreation is for EVERYONE and here at Montgomery County Recreation, we provide accessible programs, leisure skills and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities through adaptive classes and events, as well as inclusion (mainstreaming). Our Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs help participants gain confidence and have fun while providing a positive environment to play.

TR staff is dedicated to providing a wide range of innovative, exciting, inclusive and social recreational experiences for those who participate and their families.

This fall, several youth and teen TR classes include Volleyball Skills Development, Group Drumming, Sensory Music and Movement, Rock Band for Teens and Hands-On Art.

For our TR adult participants, classes include Zumba, Tai Chi and Qigong, Adult Social Swim, themed social events and Saturday Night dances with a DJ.

Another important component of our TR programming is activities like Sunday Funday Family Swims, Winter Break Camps, Kids and Teens Day Out, Sensory Friendly Holidays - Spooktacular and Santa's Workshop, all which provide a safe space to make friends and build skills!

Our goal at Montgomery County Recreation is to enhance the health, well-being and quality of life for all County residents of all abilities. Join in on the fun with us this fall.

Registration for all upcoming TR events, classes and programs can be found through ActiveMONTGOMERY. Learn more about TR at Montgomery County Recreation on our website.

To request inclusion support for general programming, please send your registration information as soon as possible, prior to the program, to rec.inclusion@montgomerycountymd.gov with your request for reasonable accommodation (examples: sign language interpreter, disability training for staff, braille/large print, lower staff-to-participant ratios, adaptive equipment, etc.).

Youth Basketball Registration Begins Sept. 30

Shoots and scores! Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s winter youth basketball program will begin Monday, Sept. 30 at 8:30 a.m.

These leagues provide a rich environment to foster development of basketball techniques and advance skills in discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork and more. For more information, visit our sports page.

Interested in becoming a coach? We’re looking for adult volunteers to coach basketball for youth ages 5-17. We prefer volunteers with knowledge of basketball rules who demonstrate good character, patience and have a desire to help children learn. If interested, email rec.sports@montgomerycounty.com.

Learn to Ride Classes With MCDOT

Have you wanted to learn how to ride a bike or an e-scooter? The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering adult bike and e-scooter classes this fall at several of our recreation and senior centers!

Sunday, Sept. 29 at Upper County Community Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to Noon. (A free e-scooter class will follow from Noon to 2 p.m. Registration is full, but individuals can be placed on a waiting list for these two classes at this location.)
Saturday, Oct. 5 at White Oak Community Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19 at Germantown Community Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9 at Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration is required to participate in the classes. The cost is $10 for Montgomery County residents, but there is no charge for WABA or Capital Bikeshare for All members. Bicycles and helmets will be provided for the adult Learn to Ride class participants and can be rented for a fee from WABA, if needed, for the Basic Skills class participants. Scooter classes are free of charge. The classes are open to residents 18 and older and are limited to 25 people.

Please note that October class registration opens on Monday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. and registration for November classes opens on Monday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.

Check out the full schedule and register on MCDOT's website.

We're Hiring! Application Process Easier than Ever

We have several positions available here at Montgomery County Recreation! We are looking for applicants who are passionate about serving their community.

Open full-time positions include:

Open part-time positions include:

All of these positions can be found on the new Montgomery County Government employment platform. Type 'recreation' into the search bar to view the job openings.

For assistance, review the Job Application Guide.

Upcoming Events with Montgomery County Recreation

We have a lot of great events planned at our Montgomery County Recreation centers! Make sure to check out the full calendar on our website.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, End of the Summer Party, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
Friday, Sept. 6, Free Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 4, 7 - 9 p.m. at Long Branch Community Recreation Center
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Aging Well Together Presentation, 2 - 3 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Friday, Sept. 13, 55+ BBQ, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Sept. 14, Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series: The Sweater Set, 5 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
Saturday, Sept. 28, Fall Festival, 1 - 3 p.m. at Potomac Community Recreation Center
Thursday, Oct. 3, Kids Day Out, TR Kids Day Out, Teens Day Out, All Day
Friday, Oct. 11, Wild West Senior Social Costume Party, Noon - 3 p.m. at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 12, Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 12, Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series: Snehesh Nag, Becky Hill & Nadia Pessoa, 5 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
Friday, Oct. 25, Haunted House, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Long Branch Community Recreation Center

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