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Another volunteer event to remove the invasive English ivy from trees in Truxtun Park! Register to help out this Saturday, July 16. Details below.
2022-2023 School Year Child Care registration is underway for returning families! New families may register starting next Monday! Details below in the Recreation section.
Public Water Access Community Survey – please take this survey to let the City of Annapolis staff know more! The City of Annapolis, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Office and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Center, is in the beginning phases of creating Annapolis' first-ever citywide Public Water Access Plan. The plan is a recommendation borne out of the Maritime Task Force conducted in 2021. To learn more about this initiative, please go to City's Planning for Public Water Access. Take the survey in Spanish and/or visit the site in Spanish.
Upcoming closure announcement… both Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ will be closed on Saturday, July 30th. |
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2022-2023 School Year Child Care registration
Registration is underway for returning families and new families may start next Monday, July 18. The monthly rates have changed for AM and PM care because AACPS adjusted the start and end times of the school day: - AM (Before School) Care $120 per month - PM (After School) Care $300 per month Registration must be completed in person at PMRC – a $35 fee is due at that time to secure your child’s spot. For more information, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov. 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.
AquaticsSwim at the Pool – we are excited to bring back swim lessons this summer! From young kids to adults, classes are held mornings in July and August! Please refer to the season hours listed on the Aquatics page.
Lap swim and aqua aerobics information is on page 7 of the Spring-Summer 2022 Program Guide.
CampsCamps started this week! Registration continues for camps that are not full yet so check to see if what you’re interested in is available! Community Enrichment Camps Maryland state-licensed, Community Enrichment Camps provide opportunities for Annapolis area children to meet new people and experience what Annapolis has to offer! Camps are divided by age and provide safe, fun and affordable settings for children ages 4-12. Breakfast and lunch are provided Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, Mini and Junior camps are held at PMRC and campers need to bring a lunch, drink and snack. Camps run daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Scholarships and vouchers accepted! Camps run 6 weeks Jul 11 - Aug 19 R $195 / NR $225 - Junior Enrichment Camp for age 9-12 one space space left; started on Monday!
- For our intermediate campers looking to socialize and participate in adapted “big kid” games and activities, our Junior campers enjoy themed weeks designed to help child grow more independent and become more self-confident and self-aware. Campers still enjoy traditional day camp activities and have “off-campus” field trips weekly. Location: Georgetown East Elementary School #2. Register with code #2298
Camp Annapolis Maryland state-licensed traditional day camp split into two-week sessions for 6 weeks of the summer. Divided by age to provide safe, fun and challenging settings. Each session has themed weeks and field trips where campers enjoy appropriate activities designed to promote social skills, teamwork and the atmosphere to make new friendships! Breakfast and lunch provided Mon - Thu, bring a lunch, drink and snack on Fridays. 7:30 am - 6 pm daily with themed activities from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Scholarships available and vouchers accepted! Each session R $240 / NR $280 - Sprouts Camp is for our youngest campers (age 4-6). Designed as a great first camp experience where campers participate in traditional day camp activities, weekly themed activities, swim lessons and a field trip every session! Located at Germantown Elementary.
- Jul 11-22 #2262 only one space left!
- Jul 25-Aug 5 #2263
- With the guidance of our experienced and trained staff, Explorers Camp provides a safe and fun learning environment where campers make new friends, build social skills and boost self-confidence. Campers enjoy traditional day camp activities, daily swim lessons, themed weekly activities and an exciting field trip every session! Age 7-9
- Jul 11-22 #2266
- Jul 25-Aug 5 #2267
- Aug 8-19 #2268
- In the Pioneers Camp, activities are age adapted and become more challenging. Campers enjoy traditional day camp activities, themed weekly activities and an exciting field trip every session. Age 10-12
- Jul 11-22 #2270
- Jul 25-Aug 5 #2271
- Aug 8-19 #2272
Splash Camps Include a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports and activities aimed to develop individual skill and teamwork. Ages vary based on camp. Campers will play a sport or participate in an activity and enjoy swim time at the new Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park located at 251 Pumphouse Road. Once registered, detailed pick-up and drop-off information is sent to the participant(s). These are Maryland state-licensed camps that run from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays. All camps follow COVID-19 regulations as instituted by the CDC. Pricing for Splash Camps is R $140 / NR $170. Morning (AM) and Afternoon (PM) Care is available each week for an additional charge per child: $30 per AM and $30 per PM each week AM care: 7:30 - 9 am PM care: 4 - 6 pm Splash Camps still with space for your child to register!- Jul 18 – 22
- Basketball, PMRC Court 3, Age 7-13, #2214 – only one space left
- Baseball, Griscom Ballfield 1, Age 7-13, #2205
- Jul 25 – 29
- Flag Football, Griscom Field, Age 7-13, #2178
- Aug 1 – 5
- SUP, Quiet Waters Park, Age 10-14, #2187 – only one space left
- Pickleball, Truxtun Pickelball Courts, Age 7-13, #2300
- Aug 15 – 19
- Basketball, PMRC Court 3, Age 7-13, #2215
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Fitness
Personal Training – learn about personal training led by fitness specialists at PMRC!
Fitness Classes - Please review the schedule for current offerings! This schedule is often changed in real time so please double check before coming to PMRC. Last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already! To Note: - New class – Brains & Balance
- Brains & Balance includes partner and group activities through exercises, games and competitions that combine brain and/or balance work with functional movements designed to help older adults with daily life functions. The class focuses on lower and middle body strength both of which assist with balance and general movement, memory, reasoning and conceptualization skills, processing and response time and eye-hand coordination. Brains & Balance is held Tuesdays, 10-10:45 am in Studio A and led by Linda Roberts
- Updated class – Cycling
- The cycling classes led by Lisa O’Leary are still held at the same times but the format has been updated slightly, and they are now 60 minutes. Please refer to the Punchpass schedule for details.
- Added/Adjusted classes
- Instructor Leandra Parkinson has adjusted and added some classes. Refer to the schedule for details.
Not sure about a membership? Why not try out a class before you commit! Non-members can attend any fitness class by paying $15 or $19 for each class – the cost just depends on your residency (City of Annapolis vs. Non-City Resident.) Membership questions or concerns can be addressed to Melissa Brown at mnbrown@annapolis.gov. Rock Climbing Wall, Ballocity™ and Kidz Zone – Please go to the Rock Climbing Wall page, Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone Babysitting page for specific days and hours that the areas are open each week. - Upcoming closure announcement… both Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ will be closed on Saturday, July 30th.
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. PMRC is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Please note that you must: - bring your own exercise mat (fitness classes, cardio room, weight room, track)
- bring your own water bottle (use the refillable water station by the restrooms upstairs)
- masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center, however, they are still strongly encouraged.
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 Woodworking!
Part of Stanton's Teen Development Skills!
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Stanton Center Day Camp Age 4-15
Held Jul 11 - Aug 19. Daily drop-off and pick-up at the Stanton Community Center.
R $195 / NR $225 - Mini, Age 4-6, #2209
- Cadet, Age 7-9, #2210
- Junior, Age 10-12, #2211 – only three spaces left!
- Senior, Age 13-15, #2212
DAFINA “Young Ladies Destined for Greatness” Age 11-15
DAFINA is Swahili for valuable or precious. DAFINA seeks to enrich young ladies holistically, by focusing on their mind, body, and spirit. The goal is to help young women realize their potential, by teaching them decision making skills, health education, relationship building, study skills, test taking skills, personal appearance, etiquette, the importance of education and various other topics that pertain to their development and overall well being. This is accomplished through workshops, enrichment activities and field trips.
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm
Friday Night Out Age 6-15
Each Friday a field trip is taken; each trip may be educational, amusement, athletics/sports, cultural, and/or social. The objective is to expose children to various experiences that they may otherwise not experience. Positive social skills, such as interpersonal skills, and communication skills are emphasized. Permission slips required. Some extra fees are required.
Fridays, 6-8 pm
Get Smart Club
This volunteer-based program is in partnership with St. Anne’s Episcopal Church of Annapolis. The Get Smart Club helps to strengthen the academic skills of elementary, middle and high school students. All students receive homework assistance and school project assistance. Low-performing students receive tutoring in math and reading and they also have access to 12 online computers. The program ends with a Get Smart Club Banquet to recognize students for their in-school honor roll and perfect attendance accomplishments and for their after school Homework Club accomplishments. Additionally, the Smart Board and the IXL mathematic interactive website are used to give students practice sessions in language arts and math.
Mon-Thu, 3-6 pm
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Girl Scouts wants every interested girl to participate in and benefit from Girls Scouts activities designed to empower girls. Girls who are similar in age will meet at the Stanton Community Center to work on badges, plan activities, develop community service projects and have fun with each other.
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Teen Skills Development Age 13-15; Tuesdays, 6-8 pm Art - painting, drawing and more! Cooking - learn to bake cookies and cupcakes and prepare small, healthy meals Woodworking - Introduces kids to the art of woodcraft! Students learn about the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery. Participants expand knowledge and experience through educational lessons, woodworking vocabulary and creating various projects.
Youth Open GymDrop-in program gives elementary and middle school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball, table top games and enjoy arts and crafts.Mon-Thu, 5-6:30 pm Adult Open GymDrop-in program is designed to provide adults and high school students an opportunity to play recreational basketball in their leisure time. Attendees must sign in.Mon-Thu, 6:30-8 pm and Sat/Sun, 1-5 pm Computer Lab City residents can access free of charge. Volunteers are needed in the computer lab. If you are interested, please email Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov. RentalsResidents and non-profit organizations interested in renting space at SCC should apply 2 weeks before the event date. For details, contact Debbie Odum at djodum@annapolis.gov. Please review the rental policies. Service Providers located at Stanton:- Adult Basic Skills Class (GED prep) Call 410.777.1823. Offered by Anne Arundel Community College. Held Saturdays 9 am - 1pm. Please call for an assessment. For more information, visit www.aacc.edu or go to https://www.facebook.com/aaccabs.
- Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Call 410.349.5013. AAWDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and citizens.
- Counseling Services Call 410.626.1800. Individual, group and family counseling daily from 10 am to 6 pm. After 6 pm, by appointment only. Provides services for crisis intervention, tutoring, substance abuse and mental health assessment for youth and adults. Offered through a partnership of Arundel Lodge and the Community Action Agency.
- We Care and Friends Call 410.263.2874. Offering services for homeless and others who need additional assistance, help children who are at risk, and those who have a substance abuse problem. Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.
Hours at Stanton – The facility is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. However, there may be pre-scheduled events held during after-hours in which the facility is open. To note: masks (face coverings) are not required to be worn inside of the Stanton Community Center. However, they are still strongly encouraged.
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Volunteer Opportunity in Truxtun Park – this Saturday, July 16, 10 am – noon
It’s round two – join the Save Our Trees initiative in Truxtun Park to help remove ivy! English ivy is killing our trees and threatening the very life of the forest. Gather to cut and pull ivy to help save this beautiful park.
Bring gloves, loppers, small handsaws, water and plenty of bug spray. Wear long pants and shorts and be prepared to work hard and have fun!
Meet at the "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (273 Hilltop Lane) at the far end of the parking lot (past the ball field on your right and PMRC on your left) by the trees. Meet near the outdoor basketball courts.
Saturday, July 16, 2022
10 am to noon
Sign up to volunteer that day! Any questions? Please email saveourtreestogether@gmail.com.
Public Water Access Community Survey – please take this survey to let the City of Annapolis staff know more! The City of Annapolis, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Office and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Center, is in the beginning phases of creating Annapolis' first-ever citywide Public Water Access Plan. The plan is a recommendation borne out of the Maritime Task Force conducted in 2021. To learn more about this initiative, please go to City's Planning for Public Water Access. Take the survey in Spanish and/or visit the site in Spanish.
Parks, Trails & Playgrounds magazine – this is an eFlipbook online and print copies are available at PMRC and at local Annapolis libraries. If you are interested in having print copies at your business, please email ddstrotman@annapolis.gov.
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. |
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Please note the new fee schedule updates (effective 7/1/22):- Hourly docking for vessels 50’ and more are charged $15 per hour
- All mooring, except for St. Mary's Cove, costs $35 per night and $210 per week
- Annual mooring has increased by $200 for both Resident and Non-Resident
Public Water Access Community Survey – please take this survey to let the City of Annapolis staff know more! The City of Annapolis, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Office and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe Center, is in the beginning phases of creating Annapolis' first-ever citywide Public Water Access Plan. The plan is a recommendation borne out of the Maritime Task Force conducted in 2021. To learn more about this initiative, please go to City's Planning for Public Water Access. Take the survey in Spanish and/or visit the site in Spanish. The Harbormaster’s Office provides hourly and overnight docking and is responsible for: • Boating enforcement on City waterways • Pump out boat service • Removal of debris and derelict vessels in City waters The City fills to capacity most every weekend so boaters should strongly consider reservations for overnight docking. Reservations are accepted online at www.annapolis.gov/harbormaster. Hourly docking is available on a limited basis so please contact us when you’re close to see if there is availability. Hail us on VHF Channel 17 or call us at 410.263.7973. If you know of any violations in City waterways or want information about docking and mooring, please email harbormaster@annapolis.gov. RESERVE a spot for your boat in Ego Alley for the most popular weeks! DOCK RESERVATION REQUEST |
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