| May 2025

• Summer Program Registration Begins Tuesday, May 13
• Sign Up or Renew Your RecFit Membership Today
• Outdoor Pools Opening Memorial Day Weekend
• Join MoCoRec as a Lifeguard This Summer!
• ‘Inside Recreation’ Podcast Returns Featuring Arif Wali and Youth Cricket in Montgomery County
• Seniors Walk the Runway for First Time at Fashion Boot Camp
• Save The Date: Join MoCoRec at White Oak Day on Saturday, June 7
• All Upcoming Events with Montgomery County Recreation

Catch The Rec Insider on YouTube

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

Summer Program Registration Begins Tuesday, May 13

Montgomery County Recreation’s summer program registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, for County residents for most programs and activities! Registration for all senior programs, including Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m. Registration for non-County residents begins on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 a.m.

Programs are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages, and include aquatics, fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, S.T.E.A.M., therapeutic recreation, adult 55+ programming and more. There are hundreds of programs that promote an active, healthier lifestyle. Programs, and the digital GUIDE, are now viewable online.

While online registration through ActiveMONTGOMERY is highly encouraged, registration will also be available in-person by mail or drop-off. On Tuesday, May 13, in-person registration will be available at 6:30 a.m. at the County’s aquatic centers and at the administrative office in Wheaton. Registration will also occur in-person at all other Recreation facilities during normal business hours. 

Applications for Recreation's financial assistance program, Rec Assist, are currently being accepted. County residents who meet the program's requirements can receive $400 per eligible family member in Rec Assist funds to use towards Recreation program fees.

Sign Up or Renew Your RecFit Membership Today

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Join in the fun with MoCoRec and register for a free RecFit pass to gain access towards fitness rooms, game rooms and open gym activities at any of our recreation centers.

And if you already have a pass, make sure to renew it before July 1! Just visit the front desk at any MoCoRec location to get your pass renewed. Make sure to bring your proof of residency and update your account information.

All passes issued before 2025 will expire July 1. 

Outdoor Pools Opening Memorial Day Weekend

Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool season begins Saturday, May 24, at noon. Make sure to check out the pool schedule online.

During the preseason from May 24 to June 13, the County's seven outdoor pools will operate only on weekends from Noon to 6 p.m. and on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.

The outdoor pools will transition to the summer season schedule beginning June 14 through Aug. 15 and will operate 1 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Noon to 8 p.m. on weekends.

Some other important dates to know about:

• Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg will be closed on Fridays during the summer season.
• All outdoor pools will close at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 for a training.
• Outdoor pools will open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

For more information regarding holiday hours, post-season hours and operational hours, visit mocorec.com/outdoorpools.

Beat the line at the pool by purchasing an aquatic membership in advance! Summer pool passes are now available for purchase and are valid May 24 to Sept. 2. Daily admission is $5 for County residents under the age of 18, $7 for adults and $6 for seniors (ages 55 and over). A driver's license or proof of residency is required at the admission counter. General admission for non-County residents is $20. When visiting the pool, children under 12 years old must be accompanied and cared for by a person 16 years or older. Learn more about Montgomery County Recreation's pool rules and regulations. To ensure safety around water, we urge all residents to follow these important tips.

For more information about pool passes, amenities, locations and hours of operation at all swimming pools, visit Recreation's Aquatic Centers page or call the customer service team at 240-777-6840.

Make sure to sign up for Rec Alerts and check the website to get real time updates about our outdoor pools. When inclement weather hits or we reach capacity, Montgomery County Recreation pools may close for admission or be on a delayed opening. Be prepared for last-minute changes and emergencies.

Join MoCoRec as a Lifeguard This Summer!

Want to make a difference in your community? Become a lifeguard at any of our pools with Montgomery County Recreation!

As a lifeguard, you will supervise residents during recreational swim periods, enforce health and safety rules and regulations, provide appropriate rescue skills as needed, perform pool maintenance and cleaning and learn something new every day!

To apply you must be at least 15 years old, have a current lifeguard certification, CPR and First Aid certifications from the American Red Cross, YMCA or other approved organization, be reliable, have good communication skills and be able to pass a water test and meet required physical demands. Register for any of our lifeguarding training sessions through ActiveMONTGOMERY. 

For more information and to apply, search our job openings. 

Check out our video, which provides a lighthearted look at how to become a lifeguard with Montgomery County Recreation. 

‘Inside Recreation’ Podcast Returns Featuring Arif Wali and Youth Cricket in Montgomery County

Our Inside Recreation podcast returns with featured special guest Arif Wali, a former Montgomery County Recreation TeenWorks volunteer who is the co-founder of the nonprofit International Sports Organization. Arif is helping bring the popular international sport of cricket to youth across Montgomery County!

Listen as Arif talks about growing up playing the sport and his journey towards helping youth both on and off the field.

Listen to this episode of Inside Recreation now on major streaming platforms including Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Seniors Walk the Runway for First Time at Fashion Boot Camp

In March, Montgomery County Recreation held its annual Fashion Boot Camp Finale at East County Community Recreation Center. The event featured fantastic and memorable performances from our participants. While Fashion Boot Camp has typically been a program and event geared towards middle and high school youth in the County, this was the first year with an intergenerational show as participants from several of our Senior Centers joined in on the fun and showcased their talents. 

With only a few weeks of rehearsals, our Senior participants knocked it out of the park, and we can't wait to have them back again next year!

Check out our video to see how this intergenerational version of the show came together for the first time and hear about the experiences from several of our senior models. Learn more about all of our senior programs at mocorec.com/seniors.

Check out the photos from this year's event in our Flickr album.

Save The Date: Join MoCoRec at White Oak Day on Saturday, June 7

Celebrate the 13th annual White Oak Day with Montgomery County Recreation on Saturday, June 7 at White Oak Community Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event and will feature games, food, music, inflatables, vendors and more fun for the whole family to enjoy! Register now through ActiveMONTGOMERY.

All 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, May 10
  • Table Tennis Open Play, 12 - 5 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
  • Family Paint and Sip, 1 - 4 p.m. at Longwood Community Recreation Center
  • Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series featuring Dong Xi, 5 - 6 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
• Monday, May 12,
  • 55+ Spring Appreciation Luncheon, 1 - 3:30 p.m. at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
  • Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor, Wheaton
• Tuesday, May 13, Summer Program Registration Begins, 6:30 a.m. for County residents
• Thursday, May 15, Sports Advisory Committee Meeting, 6 - 8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, 3rd Floor, Wheaton
• Friday, May 16, Teens Night Out 3D Art Class, 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
• Sunday, May 18, Spring Festival, 12 - 2:30 p.m. at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
• Thursday, May 22, Seniors Day Trip to Glenstone Museum, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boarding at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center
• Saturday, May 24, Outdoor Pools Open, Noon
• Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25, Paddle Royale Doubles Pickleball Tournament, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
• Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, Outdoor Pools will be open. Community recreation, senior and indoor aquatic centers will be closed.
• Friday, May 30, Older Americans Month 60th Anniversary Celebration, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Oak Senior Center