E-News for Friday, April 14, 2023

Announcements

April Maryland Safe Boating Course tomorrow - still space to sign up! Details below in Recreation Programs and Events section.

Spring Rummage Sale - Saturday, May 13, 8 am - noon, PMRC parking lot. Register for a table to sell! Details below in Recreation Programs and Events section. 

We value community feedback regarding programs offered at the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park. Please take our Aquatics Survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARPD2023aquatics

Complete the survey and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 credit for an ARPD program! We appreciate your time and feedback as we enter the 2023 summer season.

Recreation Programs and Events

The Spring 2023 Program Guide is online and it includes Summer 2023 Camps!  Print copies are also available.

Two more Maryland Safe Boating Courses offered this spring! for Adults & Youth Age 12+

A great parent-child opportunity to learn the “rules of the road” on the water together! Prepare for summer 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, This is an eight hour course and test satisfies Maryland law to operate any motorized boat in Maryland waters. This course is for ages 12+. A paying adult must accompany children 12-15. For more information or questions, please contact LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov. Instructor: Gerry Young. Held at PMRC. $25 per participant.

• Sat          Apr 15    8 am - 5 pm        #2439
• Sat          May 13   8 am - 5 pm        #2440

Spring Rummage Sale - Saturday, May 13, 8 am - noon

Go through your closets, basements and garages – your clutter may be someone else’s treasure! Make money at our community-wide Rummage Sale. Held outdoors in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center parking lot. Pre-registration required. Email Barry Booth at blbooth@annapolis.gov with questions. Rain date held Sat May 20.

• $20 table provided with two chairs, #2441 
• $15 bring your own table and chairs, #2442

Child Care registration for the 2023-2024 school year is underway!

Registration forms are available online. Please note that PM Child Care at West Annapolis is FULL. For more information, please email lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.

Camps

Registration is underway for all camps held this summer between June 19 and August 25. All camps are listed on pages 8 and 9 of the Spring 2023 Program Guide. Please go to the Camp Forms page to fill out what’s applicable for the camps you would like to register for.

Generally speaking, the different camps break down as follows:

• Summer Kick Off (age 6-12) held June 19-23
• Camp Annapolis held June 26-August 18 for two-weeks sessions
  • Sprouts (age 4-6)
  • Explorers (age 7-9)
  • Pioneers (age 10-12)
• Community Enrichment held June 26-August 18 for eight weeks
  • Mini (age 4-5
  • Cadet (age 6-8)
• Splash (age 7-14) held June 26-August 18 for one-week sessions
• End of Summer (age 6-12) held August 21-25

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

Not sure about a membership? Try out a fitness class before you sign up!

Non-members can attend any fitness class by paying $15 or $19 for each class (cost depends on your residency, City of Annapolis vs. Non-City Resident.) With more than three dozen fitness classes offered weekly included as part of the membership, this is the best deal in town!

PMRC membership questions can be emailed to the PMRC Front Desk at rpfrontdesk@annapolis.gov. 

Fitness Classes – Please review the schedule for current offerings!

This schedule changes often in real time so please double check it before coming to PMRC. Last minute cancellations are posted on social media so please follow our pages if you don’t do so already:  PMRC Facebook, ARPD Facebook, ARPD Twitter, ARPD Instagram.

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.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) hosting GED and ABS classes at PMRC for FREE!

Improve your English Skills! 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.

Classes are 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.

Classes are 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. 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

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.)

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

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 mathematical interactive website are used to give students practice sessions in language arts and math.

Mondays-Thursday, 3-6 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  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!

Wednesdays, 6-8 pm

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 offered at PMRC.
• 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 & Playgrounds

We are excited for GreenScape next weekend! We have 67 scheduled projects in the City of Annapolis on Saturday, April 22!

Please be careful as you drive around town as youth and adults will be volunteering at many GreenScape sites next weekend and some projects are situated along busy roads.

If you volunteer, please email us your pictures! Include detailed captions and send high resolution JPGs to recpark@annapolis.gov. We want to share your beautification efforts in our City during GreenScape's 30th anniversary!

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!

Playgrounds – a specific page on our website includes all of our playgrounds! The playgrounds listed have Google Map links that take you to the specific locations in Annapolis. Additionally, try using the Playground Buddy app on your mobile device to see where playgrounds are located and the amenities of each one. Refer to the Playground Buddy Facebook page too.

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. Here is a list of Parks resources:

• Park Locator site – to find parks, trails and playgrounds in the City of Annapolis. There are more than 200 acres among 43 parks and trails waiting for your visit.
• Parks, Trails and Playgrounds complete listing within the City of Annapolis
• Map of Truxtun Park – refer to this helpful document to locate all the amenities in Truxtun Park.
• Parks, Trails & Playgrounds eFlipbook 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.
• Parks & Trails video that shares visually all the outdoor open spaces that the City of Annapolis has to offer.

National Park Trust app for iPhones and Androids.

Get involved! Share your expertise! Spread the word!

Art in Public Places Commission

What is the Art in Public Places Commission (AiPPC)?

The AiPPC consists of nine City of Annapolis residents, one from each ward and one appointed at large, that serve for three years (one term.) Members are appointed by Mayor and confirmed by Aldermen (City Council.)

The Director of Recreation and Parks, or his/her designee, is an ex officio, nonvoting member of the commission. The Mayor may designate additional City officials or individuals to participate in an ex officio, nonvoting capacity.

AiPPC adopts guidelines and procedures which identify suitable art objects for city property, and facilitate the preservation of art objects and artifacts that may be displayed in public places. The group prescribes a method for the competitive selection, acquisition and display of art, and for the presentation of performing arts, in public places. They establish other matters appropriate to the administration of the placement of art or the promotion of the performing arts in public places.

Some programs that AiPPC oversees for the City of Annapolis:

• Art Catalogue
• Poet Laureate
• Poetry and Literature
• Murals in Annapolis
• Story Maps
• Summer Concerts

Stay up-to-date with upcoming AiPPC events and initiatives by going to the AiPPC Facebook page. Learn more about AiPPC!

Recreation Advisory Board

What is the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB)?

The RAB acts in an advisory capacity to the Department and makes recommendations concerning the Department's budget, activities, programs, facilities and public relations.

The RAB consists 11 residents of the City who have a demonstrated interest in the activities and programs of the Department of Recreation and Parks. Members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council for a term of three years. The Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Planning and Zoning serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the RAB.

The RAB agendas and minutes are online for further information. Would you like to get involved? Please email boards@annapolis.gov to learn more!