Wednesday, December 9, 2022
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Holiday break for toddler drop-in classes announced! See the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center section below for details.
The Winter 2023 Program Guide is online and print copies are now available! It will be in the Capital Gazette newspaper this Sunday, December 11.
*New* Turn Up Dance Fitness™ class – Mondays at 8 am and Thursdays at 6 pm led by Mackenzie Byrd. Details below in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center section.
Registration deadline for the Zastro Simms Youth Basketball League (ZSYBL) extended – you can still register through Friday, December 23 (the league now begins the week of January 4.) Details below in the Stanton Community Center section.
Starting in 2023, Anne Arundel Community College will host GED and ABS classes at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC) for FREE! Learn more in the PMRC section below. |
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 adult pickleball at PMRC is offered from 6 am to 2 pm on weekdays |
Winter programs start in January! Sign up now to plan your schedule for the New Year!
Gift the gift of fitness this holiday season! Purchase a gift certificate at the PMRC Front Desk! Gift certificate values can be used towards memberships, personal training, program fees or even Ballocity™, the indoor playground!
Adult Program starting in January! See page 4 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details! - Volleyball (age 18+) begins Mon Jan 16
- Pickleball (age 18+) ongoing Mon-Fri from 6 am to 2 pm
Kids Day In – three dates for winter! See page 5 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details! - Mon Jan 16 #2415
- Wed Jan 25 #2416
- Mon Feb 20 #2417
- *NEW* Lacrosse (age 9-13) begins Wed Jan 11
- Rhythm & Hip Hop (age 5-12) begins Wed Jan 11
- Fencing (age 7-13) begins Thu Jan 12
- Soccer (age 6-13) begins Mon Jan 30
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.
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Rock Wall hours for December:- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday – 11 am to 7 pm with Jordan Thorne
- Saturdays and Sundays – 10 am to 6 pm with Shane Fleming
To Note: these hours are just for the month of December. 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! - *NEW* Turn Up Dance Fitness™ held Mondays at 8 am and Thursdays at 6 pm! Turn Up Dance Fitness™ is a MOVEMENT, CULTURE and VIBE that fosters community and next level energy! By combining elements of cardio dance, HIIT, toning and active recovery, you turn your workout *hour into your EMPOWER HOUR. You burn calories for hours after you WORK, SHAKE, FLEX & SLAY!
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. Drop-In Programs at PMRC for the little ones – last class before the holidays is Thursday, December 15! Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 10.- Parent & Tot Gymnastics Age 12-36 months with parents
Parents accompany and assist their child through activities focusing on basic motor skills such as crawling, walking, jumping, grip strength and balance. Parent participation is required in every class. This class is offered as a drop-in (waiver required.) Instructor: Leandra Parkinson. Held on PMRC Court 1 Drop-In Rate R $10 / NR $12 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:15 am Tiny Tumblers is a great introduction class to gymnastics and tumbling. This class develops fine and gross motor skills, body awareness and a positive and fun movement experience. Instructor: Leandra Parkinson. Held on PMRC Court 1. Session ends Dec 15. Drop-In Rate R $10 / NR $12 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:15 am 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. 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.
Starting in 2023, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) will host GED and ABS classes at PRMC for FREE – orientation sessions in January, classes start in February !- Classes begin Wednesday, February 1 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Before registering for classes, participants must attend an orientation January 10 or 20 at PMRC.
- Additionally, registrants must complete the AACC's High School Diploma Programs In-Person Assessment.
For more information, please call 410-777-1823 or email gedprogram@aacc.edu. We encourage you visit High School Diploma Programs to learn more about this AACC initiative.
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 Homework Club Reading Group
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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. 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
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!
Zastro Simms Youth Basketball League (ZSYBL) – the premier youth league in the Annapolis metro area! Registration is now open through Friday, December 23! League begins the week of January 4.
Day Time Age
Wed 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm 10-12
Thu 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm 13-15
Sat 8:30 am 9 & Under Clinic
Team registration fee $200. To register, email Chris Beck at cmbeck@annapolis.gov. You may also call the Stanton Recreation Office at 410-263-7966.
Youth Open Gym Drop-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.
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Record $33 Million Bay Program Grants To Restore Waterways article by Chesapeake Bay Magazine on December 6, 2022. "… The power of partnership was on display during the formal announcement of the funds at Annapolis’s Truxtun Park on Friday. One of those lucky recipients is Hawkins Cove, nearby. Around $500,000 of federal funding will go toward restoring the degraded cove on Spa Creek, as well as turn adjacent land into a city park." ARPD is grateful for an allotment of this grant to cover repairs of Truxtun Park that is needed to improve the park and accessibility for the public!
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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