Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Announcements

Registration deadline for the Zastro Simms Youth Basketball League (ZSYBL) extended – you can still register through this Friday, December 23 (the league now begins the week of January 4.) Details below in the Stanton Community Center section.

Upcoming holiday hours for ARPD facilities:

Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – PMRC and Stanton both close at 1 pm
- At PMRC, Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ will be closed all day
Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day) – PMRC and Stanton are both closed
Saturday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – PMRC and Stanton both close at 1 pm
- At PMRC, Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ will be closed all day
Sunday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – PMRC and Stanton are both closed

Are you a business owner and looking for something different to gift your staff this holiday season? Have them start 2023 on the right foot! Purchase an annual PMRC corporate membership for up to 15 employees to have the opportunity be healthy in the New Year. Healthy Living Starts Here.

Starting in 2023, Anne Arundel Community College will host GED and ABS classes at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center (PRMC) for FREE! Learn more in the PMRC section below.

Have you ever wondered where all of the Memorial Trees and Benches are located in the City of Annapolis? This interactive map shows the designated locations!

Events and Programs

basketball clinics January winter program youth boys girls PMRC

Basketball Clinics!
for ages 5-7, boys & girls
held Saturday mornings
at PMRC starting January 7
Register your child today!

The Winter 2023 Program Guide is online and includes programs and events beginning in January! Register now!

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, program fees or even Ballocity™, the indoor playground.

Basketball Clinics Age 5-7 – starts the first Saturday in January!
Be part of your child’s basketball experience! Coach Barry Booth and company lead this clinic for both girls and boys. Through fun and exciting drills and skills games, your child is introduced (or re-introduced!) to the game of basketball. Clinics are held during the Annapolis Youth Basketball League games so they can observe and prepare for competitive play! T-shirt included. Held for 8 weeks on PMRC Court 3 and Aux Gym. (page 6 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide)
R $129 / NR $139
All youth basketball clinics start Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Age      Time                Code
Age 5    9-10 am            #2426
Age 6    9-10 am            #2405
Age 7    10-11 am          #2406

Youth Programs starting in January! See pages 6-8 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details!

*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

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

Sweetheart Dance (age 3-10 with adult) – Fri Feb 10, 6:30-8:30 pm. See page 8 in the Winter 2023 Program Guide for details!

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

The Annapolis United pilot program has served hundreds of area youth since summertime! Officially starting this past July, the Mayor’s initiative on recreation programming to reduce crime and juvenile delinquency in the City of Annapolis has already touched the lives of more than 500 kids since it started. Area youth have taken field trips to Assateague Island on the Eastern Shore, went to The Preserve at Eisenhower to learn the lifelong sport of golf and spent hours on the Severn River learning about water quality and its impact on oyster growth in the Chesapeake Bay. To learn more about the program, please contact Annapolis United Facilitators Harold Lloyd or Robert McKinzie.

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.

"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC) 410-263-7958

Fitness Personal Trainer training PMRC track handweights

Personal Training at PMRC! Purchase sessions for holiday gifting!

Although PMRC is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm, please note these holiday hours:

Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – closes at 1 pm
- Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ closed all day
Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day) – closed
Saturday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – closes at 1 pm
- Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ closed all day
Sunday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – closed

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. Please go to the Rock Climbing Wall page for additional information.

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!

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.

Are you a business owner and looking for something different to gift your staff this holiday season? Have them start 2023 on the right foot! Purchase an annual PMRC corporate membership for up to 15 employees to have the opportunity be healthy in the New Year. Healthy Living Starts Here.

Personal Training – learn about personal training led by fitness specialists at PMRC!

Ballocity™ and Kidz Zone – Please go to the Ballocity™ indoor playspace page and the Kidz Zone babysitting page for specific days and hours that the areas are open each week.

Please Note: both Kidz Zone and Ballocity™ are closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (even though PMRC is open until 1 pm on those days.) The entire facility is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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!

Improve your English Skills! Free English Basic Skills classes for adults start in January 2023. These classes are for students who are just beginning to study English. Classes address listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students develop English language skills for everyday life and work. The first class is Monday, January 23; classes will be Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. These classes are offered at no cost to all eligible students. Contact esloffice@aacc.edu or call AACC at 410-777-2901 to get started.
Earn your Maryland High School diploma by taking a class to prepare for the GED test! This free class is for students 18 or older who do not have a high school diploma and need to prepare for the GED® exam. The class includes all four subjects required to pass the GED® test: math, science, social studies and reasoning through language arts. The first class is Wednesday, February 1; classes will be Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Interested individuals must attend an orientation prior to registering for this class. Schedule your orientation by calling 410-777-1823 or send an e-mail to gedprogram@aacc.edu.
- 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.

We encourage you visit High School Diploma Programs to learn more about this AACC initiative.

Stanton Community Center 410-263-7966

teen development skills woodworking class fall 2022

As a part of the Teen Development Skills program, participants learn the art of woodworking!

Stanton 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 afterhours in which the facility is open.) Please note these upcoming holiday hours:

Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – closes at 1 pm
Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day) – closed
Saturday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – closes at 1 pm
Sunday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – closed

DAFINA “Young Ladies Destined for Greatness” Age 11-15 (girls)
DAFINA is Swahili for valuable or precious. DAFINA enriches young ladies holistically by focusing on their mind, body and spirit. This program helps young women realize their potential by teaching them decision making skills, health education, relationship building, study skills, test taking skills, personal appearance, and etiquette. The importance of education and various other topics that pertain to their development and overall well-being is also covered. DAFINA participants experience 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 Grades K-5
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
This drop-in program gives elementary and middle school students the opportunity to play recreational basketball, tabletop games and enjoy arts and crafts.
Mon-Thu, 5-6:30 pm

Adult Open Gym
This drop-in program provides 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.

Rentals
Residents and non-profit organizations interested in renting space at SCC should apply 2 weeks before the event date. For details, contact Leanna Braun at lmbraun@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. This class is also coming to PMRC in the New Year!
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.

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds 410-263-7993

city Annapolis memorial trees benches locations December 2022 google interactive map

Find where all of the Memorial Trees and Benches are located in the City of Annapolis!

Have you ever wondered where all of the Memorial Trees and Benches are located in the City of Annapolis? This interactive map shows the designated locations!

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.

QUICK LINKS

Annapolis Recreation and Parks homepage
"Pip" Moyer Recreation Center - 410-263-7958
Stanton Community Center - 410-263-7966
Parks, Trails and Playgrounds - 410-263-7993

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