Look through the Winter 2022 Program Guide! Printed copies are available at PMRC, Stanton, City Hall and the Annapolis libraries.           

Kids Day In – Monday, January 31 and Monday, February 21!
School is out and it is time to play! Come join us when school is closed for a fun-filled day of supervised activities. Games, crafts, sports and more! Led by our licensed childcare staff. Must be pre-registered to attend. Bring a bag lunch and drink. For ages 4-12 (Pre-K through fifth grade.) Held in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center Aux Gym.
8 am to 6 pm
R $50 / NR $60
Mon Jan 31       #2118
Mon Feb 21       #2119

Sweetheart Dance – Friday, February 11, 6:30-8:30 pm
You are cordially invited to the 2022 Sweetheart Dance! This family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration is open to all parents/caregivers and their children. Come out for an evening of dancing and delicious treats. A special keepsake photograph will be given to each family included in the registration price. Advanced registration required. Each additional child is $15. Dress attire is semi-formal.
City of Annapolis Resident $30 per pair / Non-Resident $35 per pair / $15 each additional child
Held at PMRC in the Meeting Rooms
Register with #2121
 
Pass, Pick & Play – sports equipment donations accepted start next Monday, January 31!
Pass, Pick & Play is an effort that provides children from financially-challenged families in the Annapolis area with free sporting goods. Pass, Pick & Play is a community-wide effort across all youth age groups. The sports equipment donation drive will start Monday, January 31 and go through Friday, March 11. To drop off gently-used sports equipment, please go to one of the following locations:
• “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC)
• The Key School
• Calvary United Methodist Church
• Anne Arundel Medical Center
• Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
The distribution event will be held Saturday, March 26 from 10 am to 12 noon at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center. For more information, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov or Kim Elek at kim@mcreynoldselek.com.

Parent & Tot Gymnastics  Age 12-36 months with parents
Parents will accompany and assist their young children through activities focusing on basic motor skills such as crawling, walking, jumping, grip strength and balance. Parent participation is required during every class. This class is offered as a full 8-week class or as a drop-in! Pay for the full 8 weeks or the daily drop-in rate (a waiver is required.) Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
8-week Class Rate:       R $140 / NR $165
Drop-In Rate:                R $10 / NR $12
Tue & Thu, 10:15-11 am
Register with #2108

Rhythm & Hip-Hop  Age 5-12
Jazz & hip-hop moves will keep you on your toes! Students will learn to dance in a group setting and develop different combinations. This class will be a great learning environment to acquire rhythm and beat. You will be able to take the dance moves and develop your own personal style! 8 weeks, held in PMRC Studio A.
R $119 / NR $140
Started Jan 11, Tue 3:30-4:30 pm (Age 5-8) Register with #2110 – space still available!
Started Jan 12, Wed 4:45-5:45 pm (Age 9-12) Register with #2111 – space still available!
 
Fencing  Age 7-13 – register for March classes now!
Come learn the art of Fencing, a growing program in the area! Learn the basics of fencing including rules, fundamentals, and footwork – which can help improve skill for other sports. Equipment is provided except for gloves. Gloves are required and can be purchased from instructor Larbi Soufianne during the first class. 8 weeks, held in PMRC Aux Gym. The next session begins March 17.
R $119 / NR $140
Thu 5-6 pm, Learn to Fence, Register with #2115
Thu 6-7 pm, Intermediate, Register with #2116
Thu 7-8 pm, Advanced Epee, Register with #2117
 
The REACH youth program continues with performances in 2022! Auditions for the musical ANNIE in Annapolis are held this month – seeking actors, dancers, singers, stage crew and more! Email Ron-Shaye Clark for details at rdclark@annapolis.gov. More information about REACH can be found on page 8 of the Winter 2022 Program Guide.
 
Child Care  registration is ongoing as space allows – Childcare for the current academic year is held before and after school at Annapolis, Germantown, Hillsmere, Mills-Parole and West Annapolis elementary schools.
AM Care is $117 per month and PM Care is $222 per month.
All registration must be done in person at PMRC (sorry, online registration is not available for childcare.) There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee. For more information, please contact Barry Booth.

Scholarship Program  for all City Residents (youth and adults)
The Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) maintains a Scholarship Fund for youth and adults who are City of Annapolis residents who do not have the financial means to participate in fee-based ARPD recreational programs, memberships and pool passes as long as applicable and approved. (Scholarship funds cannot be used for facility rentals, before/after school child care and “co-sponsored” programs.) Scholarships are awarded by means of account credit, and may or may not cover the entire cost of the program(s). Details about the ARPD Scholarship Program and how to apply can be found online.

Would you like to rent space at the Stanton Center for a meeting or an event? Please contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov.

Masks (face coverings) are required to be worn by all patrons (members and guests) and employees at all ARPD facilities. This is a City-wide mandate for inside of all buildings.
 
We value feedback on “how we’re doing” so if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with management or you may always send them to recpark@annapolis.gov.
 
Hours at Stanton – The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm and Sundays it’s closed. However, there may be pre-scheduled events held during after-hours in which the facility is open.

 GreenScape 2022 Meetings – first one Wed Feb 9 at PMRC!
Join us for the 30th anniversary of GreenScape this year! This is a City of Annapolis and community investment beautification program to clean up and plant in public spaces. The 2022 event will take place on Saturday, April 23rd. Two planning meetings will be held at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Meeting Room 3. Plant material order forms are due by the second meeting (Wednesday, March 9.) For more information, please email Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov.

• First Meeting Wednesday, February 9 at 6 pm
• Second Meeting Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm

The inaugural edition of the City of Annapolis Parks, Trails & Playgrounds magazine is out! This is an eFlipbook online and print copies are now available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries!
 
Which parks and trails do you enjoy in the City of Annapolis? Do you know where they are all located? There are many from waterfront parks to nature parks to playgrounds to sports fields. This complete listing of the Parks, Trails and Playgrounds in the City should be helpful for you. Watch the Parks & Trails video that shares visually all the outdoor open spaces that the City of Annapolis has to offer!

Park Locator site – to find parks, trails and playgrounds in the City of Annapolis. There are more than 200 acres of open space and 38 parks and trails waiting for your visit!

Map of Truxtun Park – refer to this helpful document to locate all the amenities in Truxtun Park!

Playgrounds webpage – there is a new page on our website specifically for playgrounds! All of the playgrounds listed have Google Map links that take you to the specific locations in Annapolis.

Playground Buddy – an app for your mobile device to see where playgrounds are located in Annapolis and the amenities of each one. Refer to the Playground Buddy Facebook page too.