The Fall 2022 Program Guide is online! Registration is now open! Print copies are now available and the Program Guide will be an insert in this Sunday’s edition (August 28) of the Capital Gazette newspaper.
 
Swimming at the Dunn Municipal Pool – the pool will remain open through the first weekend in October. However, there are special hours and it will be open weather and staff permitting; the pool will be closed entirely on Mondays starting on Labor Day. Remember to check the Punchpass fitness schedule that contains the weekly water aerobics classes.

2022-2023 School Year Child Care registration! Registration is underway for all families (returning and new). The monthly rates 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.

 
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.

Hours at Stanton – The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 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.

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 5-17
Fun, friends, field trips – these are Friday nights that the kids look forward to! A Friday Night Out trip may be educational, amusement, athletics/sports, cultural and/or social. This program exposes children to various experiences that they may otherwise not experience. Positive social skills, such as interpersonal and communication skills, are emphasized. Permission slips required; some extra fees apply. Program is led by Lassie Belt and Paulette Carroll.
Fridays, 6-8 pm
 
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland want every interested girl to participate in and benefit from Girl Scouts – activities designed to empower girls! Girls who are similar in age meet at the Stanton Community Center to work on badges, plan activities, develop community service projects and have fun with each other. Enroll your future leader now! For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov.
Wednesdays

5:30-6:30 pm

Teen Development Skills – woodworking, cooking and art! Age 13-15
There is a mandatory parent meeting scheduled in September before the program begins (date/time TBA). Program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov.

• Woodworking The woodworking “shop” class introduces teens to the art of woodcraft! Students learn about the safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery. Participants expand their knowledge and experience by educational lessons, learning woodworking vocabulary and creating various types of projects.
• Art Painting, drawing, crafting and more! Use your imagination to create unique artwork among friends.
• Cooking Learn how to plan and prepare small, healthy meals. Plus, how to bake sweet treats such as cookies and cupcakes!

Youth Open Gym

• 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.

Volunteer Opportunity in Truxtun Park  – Saturday, September 10, 10 am – noon
Third time is the charm! It is round three in the Save Our Trees initiative in Truxtun Park to help remove ivy! English ivy is killing the 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, September 10th, 10 am to noon
Sign up to volunteer! 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.

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