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February Happenings with Montgomery County Recreation

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 02/04/2025 04:00 PM EST

| February 2025

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Spring Registration Begins Feb. 19

The days are getting longer and that means our spring registration is right around the corner! Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 for County residents for most programs and activities.

Senior program registration, including 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 Friday, Feb. 21.

Spring program offerings are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages, and include fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation and more. There are hundreds of programs available that promote an active, healthier lifestyle. Programs will become viewable online Friday, Feb. 7 and residents will be able to view the digital guide online.

Applications are currently being accepted for Recreation’s financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $400 per eligible family member to use toward Recreation programs and activities. Please note, applications may take up to 10 business days to process, so be sure to apply now.

While online registration is encouraged, registration will also be available by mail, drop-off or in-person. On Feb. 19, in-person registration will be available at 6:30 a.m. at four of the County’s aquatic centers (Germantown, Martin Luther King Jr., Olney, Silver Spring) and at the administrative offices in Wheaton.

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

Registration for summer camps is also underway through ActiveMONTGOMERY. Check out our Flickr album to view photos from our summer camp fairs last month. Many families joined us at these events to learn about the variety of camps offered and to enjoy games, crafts, music and more. Thank you for joining us!

Damascus Senior Center Closing Feb. 28

The Damascus Senior Center is closing on Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. as it prepares to undergo renovations.

During the closure, programming will be moving to the Damascus Community Recreation Center, located at 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus. Programming is scheduled to begin in mid-March.

Make sure to check the website for the latest updates.

Donate for our Prom Couture Closet Event

Montgomery County Recreation is helping make the dream of attending prom a reality for County high school students. During the Prom Couture Closet event on Saturday, April 5 at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., students will be able to choose from gently used and new dresses, suits, shoes and accessories.

On the day of the event, any high school student with their I.D. card will be able to “shop the racks” and select an outfit. Hundreds of students have attended this event over the past three years.

Have an item to donate? We will have special collections taking place on Saturday, February 22 at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center and Saturday, March 1 at Germantown Community Recreation Center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations can also be brought to Praisner until Friday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

The event aims to eliminate the financial obstacle of attending prom, which for many students, turns out to be one of the most memorable days of high school.

Get Your Free 2025 RecFit Membership Today

RecFit passes continue to be free for Montgomery County residents in 2025. The free RecFit pass provides access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any recreation center during regularly scheduled hours.

Current RecFit passes are extended through June 30, 2025. During the first six months of 2025, residents are able to renew their pass for a full year by visiting the front desk at any center. Proof of residency will need to be confirmed.

With a valid pass residents can work out with equipment in the fitness rooms, as well as enjoy table tennis in the game rooms, drop-in pickleball, volleyball, basketball and more.

Residents can sign up for the pass in-person at any County recreation center during business hours. The pass can then be used at any of the County’s recreation centers. Proof of residency (a valid photo ID with an address or a photo ID with a current utility bill) must be provided by County residents to receive the free pass, and for annual renewal. Passholders must also have a photo on file.

Non-County residents can purchase a pass at a price of $20 for one month, $80 for six months and $150 for one year. Visit the website for more information.

The free RecFit pass does not include access to Recreation’s aquatic centers. For aquatic center pass information and prices, visit the website.

Check out the most recent episode of our podcast, Inside Recreation, which includes great insight about the free RecFit pass. The 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.

Celebrating One Year of the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center

This month will mark the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC). The SSRAC is just minutes away from the metro station and is a sprawling 120,000 square foot building that provides recreational and aquatic based activities for all members of the family, including youth, adults and seniors.

Since its grand opening, the SSRAC has hosted summer camps and out-of-school day events for youth. It has been great seeing young participants take advantage of everything in the center from cooking demonstrations in the teaching kitchen, to water time in the pools, to games of basketball in the gymnasium and more.

The Silver Spring Senior Center, nestled within the SSRAC, hosts daily, weekly and monthly events ranging from dance socials, exercise classes, afternoon movie showcases and more. The center participates in a congregate meal program, in partnership with the County’s Department of Health and Human Services, offering a hot meal at lunchtime for seniors. Holy Cross Health also operates on the second floor of the building, providing County residents access to health services.

Many County residents have enjoyed the SSRAC’s amenities for free thanks to Montgomery County Recreation’s RecFit pass, including free access to the center's fitness room, game room and open gym (drop-in) activities.

The response to the SSRAC opening has been overwhelmingly positive and Montgomery County Recreation staff continue to seek ways to continue to grow activity at the center. The team continues to listen to YOU for what you want to see in the space. Learn more about the SSRAC and check out the calendar of activities on our website!

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring

Join our team in 2025! Share your passion for recreation and the community by working for Montgomery County Recreation. Open positions, part and full-time, include:

Recreation Coordinator (Youth Development) Closing Soon
Recreation Specialist (Youth Development)
Senior Pool Manager Closing Soon

Search and apply for all Recreation full-time and seasonal positions online. Make sure to keep an eye out for upcoming summer hiring fairs. Information will be available soon.

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.

Friday, Feb. 7, Valentine's Day Family Ice Skating Night, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 8, Casino Royale, 12 - 3 p.m. at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center
Monday, Feb. 10, Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, 3rd Floor, Wheaton
Wednesday, Feb. 12, Senior Day Trip: Valentine's Day Tea Trip at Strathmore, 11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Sunday, Feb. 16, Valentine's Day Family Dance, 3 - 5:30 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents Day, Senior Centers and Administrative Offices will be closed
Wednesday, Feb. 19, Spring Registration Begins, 6:30 a.m. for County residents
Saturday, Feb. 22, Prom Couture Closet Special Collection, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
Friday, Feb. 28, County Cup Futsal Finale, starting at 4:15 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center
Saturday, March 1, Prom Couture Closet Special Collection, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Germantown Community Recreation Center

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