Look through the Winter 2022 Program Guide online! Printed copies are available at PMRC, Stanton, City Hall and the Annapolis libraries. The Spring 2022 Program Guide will be out in March and will include summer camp information.
 
5th Annual Pass, Pick & Play – sports equipment donations accepted through Friday, March 11!
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 goes 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
• 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.
 
Maryland Safe Boating Course Age 12+
Ahoy Matey! Prepare for summer 2022 by taking this course that covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and water conditions, water sports, sailing and personal watercraft safety. The Maryland Safe Boating Course is an eight-hour course and test that satisfies Maryland law for local people to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters.
Annapolis Recreation and Parks is offering five course dates this spring! All classes are one-day each from 8 am to 5 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Participants need to bring food and drinks for the 30-minute lunch break.
You must be pre-registered to attend. This course is for age 12+ but those ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Instructor:  Gerry Young.
For more information or to register, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.
Course dates held on the following Saturdays:  Mar 12, Apr 2, Apr 23, May 14, Jun 4
 
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. Classes start 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
 
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. For the daily drop-in rate, a waiver is required. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson, held in the PMRC Aux Gym.
Drop-In Rate:                R $10 / NR $12
Tue & Thu, 10:15-11 am
Come and pay the Drop-In Rate!
This class will be offered in the spring too!
 
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Night – Saturday, April 9, 8-10 pm, PMRC parking lot
One thousand eggs are filled with “eggcellent prizes” including golden eggs worth $50 values or more! Bring a basket and a flashlight. Meet in the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center parking lot by Ballfield #1. Age 18+ only (sorry, no children). Bring a basket and a flashlight. Proceeds benefit the Annapolis Recreation and Parks Scholarship Fund. Rain Date is Sunday, April 10th (same time and place). Register using code #2122. Ways to register:

• per person ticket cost $15 = sign up in person at PMRC Front Desk by 6 pm on Saturday, April 9th
• per person ticket cost $15 = online, IF you already have an account set up with us; register using code #2122
• per person ticket cost $20 = on site the night of the event; you must arrive by 7 pm AND pay with cash

The REACH youth program put on their 2nd annual Souls of the Decades last Thursday! Next up is ANNIE of Annapolis… from Hard Knocks to Happiness! We’re 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.

GreenScape 2022 – 30th Anniversary – second planning meeting Wednesday, March 9. Order forms are due at this meeting!
Join us for the 30th year of GreenScape! 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. Plant material order forms are due at the Wednesday, March 9 meeting. For more information, please email Marisa Wittlinger at mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov.

• Second/Final Meeting – Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center in Meeting Room 3 (plant materials form due by this meeting)

Learn about all of the City of Annapolis Parks, Trails & Playgrounds in the inaugural edition of our magazine! 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 among 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 – 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.