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February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 02/03/2026 04:00 PM EST

| February 2026

Spring Registration Begins Feb. 18
Stay Informed with Rec Alerts!
Showcase Your Creativity in our Water Safety Poster Contest
Donate to our Prom Couture Closet Event
Youth Flag Football Registration Underway
Make a Splash! Join MoCoRec as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Upcoming Events with Montgomery County Recreation

Watch The Rec Insider on YouTube

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

Spring Registration Begins Feb. 18

Our spring program registration is right around the corner! Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18 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. 20.

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. 6 via ActiveMONGOMERY and residents will also be able to view our digital Spring GUIDE that day.

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. 18, in-person registration will be available at 6:30 a.m. at the County’s aquatic centers (Germantown, Martin Luther King Jr., Olney, Silver Spring) and at the administrative office in Wheaton (2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor, Wheaton). Visit any other location during their operating hours for registration support.

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!

Stay Informed with Rec Alerts!

Snow, sleet and more - we've certainly felt the impact this winter at Montgomery County Recreation. Make sure you stay up to date on inclement weather updates by signing up for Rec Alerts through Montgomery County's emergency notification system, Alert Montgomery.

When Montgomery County Recreation has to delay, cancel or close facilities and programs due to inclement weather or other emergencies, Alert Montgomery provides immediate emergency notifications from Montgomery County to your phone via text, email or voice message.

Real-time emergency updates from Montgomery County Recreation can also be accessed on:

Make sure to know before you go! Learn more on our website.

Showcase Your Creativity in our Water Safety Poster Contest

Calling all young artists in grades K-12! Show off your creativity and help spread the message about the importance of water safety in our MoCoRec Water Safety Poster Contest.

Posters must be of original designs only (no copyrighted, stock or AI-generated content or images). Size of the poster must be between 8.5" x 11" to 11" x 17"

The top posters in each age group (Elementary, Middle and High School students) will be awarded:

First Place: Annual Pool Pass and poster displayed at our aquatic centers
Second Place: Youth 12-Admission Punch Pass
Third Place: Two free family admissions to any MoCoRec Aquatic Center

The deadline to submit your poster is Sunday, March 15! Learn more about the contest and submit your poster here.

Donate to our Prom Couture Closet Event

Help Montgomery County Recreation make the dream of attending prom a reality for County high school students! Our Prom Couture Closet event will return Saturday, April 4 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.

And we're accepting donations now! We will have special collections taking place on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Germantown Community Recreation Center and Saturday, Feb. 21 at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Donations are also being accepted at Praisner CRC through Saturday, Feb. 28 during the center's hours:

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

On the day of the event, any high school student with their school I.D. card will be able to "shop the racks" and select an outfit. Over the past four years, we've had hundreds of students attend this event.

Youth Flag Football Registration Underway

Youth Flag Football player making a catch

Hut, hut, hike! Montgomery County Recreation NFL Flag Football returns to the gridiron for another thrilling season this spring.

The league is an exciting, non-contact alternative to traditional tackle football and aims to promote fitness, fun and teamwork for all participants. No matter your skill level, you'll have a great time engaging in exciting competition with friends on the field while making lasting memories.

Registration is now underway with locations at Damascus Community Recreation Center, Wheaton High School and Kennedy High School. This program is offered for youth ages 6-14 and costs just $60. Leagues run for five to six weeks with practices taking place one hour before game time.

Registration ends Sunday, March 15. Teams and divisions will be established after the registration period ends.

Check out our teaser video featuring epic plays from last season to get you excited for this spring's games! For more information head to our website or email rec.sports@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Make a Splash! Join MoCoRec as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Aquatics Team as lifeguards and swim instructors.

Lifeguarding is a rewarding position that allows people to be active members in their community while providing opportunities for patrons to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Lifeguards learn lifesaving skills as well as time management, teamwork and how to effectively communicate.

Swim Instructors save lives by teaching the community how to be safe in the water and providing the foundation for lifelong exercise.

Applicants can learn more about these positions and apply online.

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. 6: Valentines Day Family Ice Skating Night, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 7: Prom Couture Closet Drop-Off Collection, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Germantown Community Recreation Center
Monday, Feb. 9: Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton
Friday, Feb. 13: Valentine's Paint Mixer, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at North Potomac Senior Center
Sunday, Feb. 15: Valentine's Day Family Dance, 3 - 5 p.m. at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
Wednesday, Feb. 18: Spring Program Registration Begins
Thursday, Feb. 19: Sports Advisory Committee Meeting, 6 - 8 p.m. at Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
Friday, Feb. 20:
- Chinese New Year Celebration, 1 - 3 p.m. at Holiday Park Senior Center
- Teens Night Out - Career Workshop, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 21:
- Prom Couture Closet Drop-Off Collection, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
- Black History Month Celebration, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center
Tuesday, Feb. 24: Lunar New Year Celebration, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at North Potomac Senior Center
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Senior Neighborhood Program - African American Museum Trip and Luncheon, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 28: Scotland Annual Black History Month Event, 2 - 5 p.m. at Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center

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