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March Madness is Here with Montgomery County Recreation

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 03/04/2025 04:00 PM EST

| March 2025

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Want a quick recap of everything that's happening with Montgomery County Recreation this month? Watch the March edition of The Rec Insider on our YouTube channel!

And catch up on previous videos by streaming our playlist.

Work with Montgomery County Recreation this Summer

Our summer camp season is right around the corner and we’re looking for individuals with a passion for recreation to join our team! Want to learn more about available positions and how to apply? Montgomery County Recreation will hold several hiring fairs in March and April:

Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Upper County Community Recreation Center
Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
Saturday, March 22, 3 - 5:30 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center
Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Sunday, April 6, 2:30 - 5 p.m. at Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
Friday, April 11, 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Long Branch Community Recreation Center

Applicants should bring their resumes, come dressed for success and be prepared to discuss their experience. The department is looking for dedicated, hardworking and motivated individuals. These hiring fairs are not job or location specific and applicants may attend any job fair regardless of where they are seeking to work in the County. Planning to attend? You can register in advance.

The part-time/seasonal pay rate begins at $17.15 an hour and increases based on experience. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the start of camps (lifeguards must be at least 15). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a criminal background investigation. The investigation will include state, federal and sex offender background checks.

Bloom Concert Series at Good Hope Returns

The free Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series will kick off its 2025 season on Saturday, March 8, at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center featuring pop and soul choral group, beheld.

This concert series is designed to expand access to the arts through community collaborations and partnerships. For the last six years, Strathmore has partnered with Montgomery County Recreation to host a spring and summer concert series at Good Hope. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. and are free for the public to attend.

See the scheduled lineup for this spring's Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series:

Saturday, April 12, Diwa Soul with Trinity Villanueva
Saturday, May 10, Chinese Percussion and Dulcimer with Dong Xi

For more information, check out the Strathmore website.

Please note that these spring concerts will be held inside Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center.

Tip Off on March Madness Hoops Fun with MoCoRec

March Madness is here and now is the perfect time to get in the game with Montgomery County Recreation. We have several basketball events coming up, including our Middle and High School 3-on-3 basketball tournaments at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, Sunday, March 9, and Sunday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration is $10 per participant and there will be free parking available both days at the parking garage at 8530 Cameron St. Register through ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Search activity numbers R01066-555 for the Middle School Tournament and R01066-556 for the High School Tournament.

And get your squad together for our annual Spring Break Basketball Tournament, Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16, at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center! This tournament is free and open to all middle and high school County students.

Interested in playing? Stop by the front desk at any of our recreation centers to learn more and register.

Don't Miss the Fashion Boot Camp Finale Showcase

After weeks of rehearsals, our Fashion Boot Camp participants are gearing up for an exciting final show on Friday, March 28, at East County Community Recreation Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m.

During this program, participants are taught choreography and modeling fundamentals, as well as off-the-runway skills including time management, patience and creativity. The boot camp helps increase the students' physical and mental toughness, confidence and communication and socialization skills.

Don't miss out on what is sure to be another incredible show! Check out our video from last year's finale.

Kids and Teens Day Out Is Back in March

We have openings available for our next Kids Day Out on Monday, March 31! Locations include:

Kids Day Out, for elementary school students ages 6 -11, is a day filled with fun, supervised activities, planned with an emphasis on kid-friendly, healthy recreation. We will also have a Teens Day Out for middle and high school students on Monday, March 31, at Wheaton Community Recreation Center.

Each day of programming takes place from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students should make sure to bring lunch. Program cost is just $25 for each session. You must register in advance.

Registration is available at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Space is limited. For more information or for help with registration, contact the customer service team at 240-777-6840.

Mark Your Calendars: Prom Couture Closet Event on April 5

Get ready! Our Prom Couture Closet giveaway event will take place on Saturday, April 5, at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. On this day, any high school student with their I.D. card will be able to 'shop the racks' and select an outfit from an array of gently used and new dresses, suits, accessories and more, donated by the community.

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. Learn more about the Prom Couture Closet event on our website.

Spring Registration Underway

Registration for spring programs is underway! From offerings including aquatics, sports, fitness, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation, adult 55+ programming and more, there are hundreds of programs and activities that promote an active, healthier lifestyle and are tailored to a variety of interests, skills levels and ages.

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.

Registration for 2025 summer camps is also underway at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Montgomery County Recreation camps offer a broad range of summer programs located throughout the County. You can build your own guide or view the digital guides here. For more information, visit the website or call our customer service team at 240-777-6840.

And mark your calendars for upcoming registration dates for Montgomery County Recreation programs and activities:

Summer – May 13 (Programs Viewable Online May 2)
Fall – Aug. 12 (Programs Viewable Online Aug. 1)
Winter – Nov. 18 (Programs Viewable Online Nov. 7)

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.

Saturday, March 8, Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series featuring beheld, 5 - 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
Sunday, March 9, Middle School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Tuesday, March 11, Summer Hiring Fair, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Upper County Community Recreation Center
Friday, March 14, Teens Night Out - Laser Tag, 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center
Saturday, March 22, Summer Hiring Fair, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
Saturday, March 22, Summer Hiring Fair, 3 - 5:30 p.m. at Wheaton Community Recreation Center
Sunday, March 23, High School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 8:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Monday, March 24, Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, 3rd Floor, Wheaton
Friday, March 28, Fashion Boot Camp Finale Event, 6:30 p.m. at East County Community Recreation Center
Monday, March 31, Kids Day Out and Teens Day Out, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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