E-News for Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Announcements

We regret to share that longtime ARPD employee Barry Booth, Sr. passed away unexpectedly this past weekend. Barry was part of our department for decades, fondly known as Coach Barry – the “go-to” for youth basketball. He spent many years leading skills classes, leagues, refereeing and assisting in our childcare and camp programs. Barry was planning to retire after this summer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Please Note:  all Child Care sites will be closed for After Care this Friday, May 5 so that staff may attend the service for Barry.

Youth Rhythm & Hip Hop class starts at Stanton next Wednesday! For kids in kindergarten through second grade, details are below in the Recreation and Stanton sections.

We are working to finalize the Summer 2023 Program Guide that will include all information for the pool! We will let you know as soon as the electronic version is ready! However, please save the date for the opening for the pool season… Saturday, May 27!

PMRC Court Closure Announcements – we created a calendar on the Open Gym page of our website to share with the public and members about upcoming planned closures of courts at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Please refer to this and bookmark this page should you frequent the courts or are looking to renting them in the near future.

Recreation

One more Maryland Safe Boating Course 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.

Day      Date     Time                Code

Sat       May 13 8 am - 5 pm      #2440

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. One table and two chairs are provided for the table rate or bring your own table and chairs for a reduced rate. Held outdoors in the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center parking lot. Preregistration required. Email LaKeisha Simmons at lmsimmons@annapolis.gov with questions. Rain date is Sat May 20.

$20 = table provided with two chairs, #2441

$15 = bring your own table & chairs, #2442

The Spring 2023 Program Guide is online – it includes Summer 2023 Camp information. Print copies are also available at PMRC and the Annapolis-based libraries. We are working on the Summer 2023 Program Guide now. It will include all information for the pool as well as camps. As soon as the electronic version is ready, we will share the link and post on social media.

NEW Youth Rhythm & Hip Hop for K-2^nd grade – starts next Wednesday, May 10 at Stanton

A popular class at PMRC now brought to the Stanton Center – jazz & hip-hop moves to keep kiddos on their toes! Students will learn to dance in a group setting and develop different combinations as well dance moves to develop individual personal style. This class is a great learning environment to acquire rhythm and beat. Rhythm & Hip Hop is geared for elementary school age students (kindergarten through second grade.) Instructor is Leandra Parkinson.

Wednesdays, 3-3:45 pm, Stanton Community Center

This new class starts next Wednesday, May 10. For more information, please email pcarroll@annapolis.gov.

Tennis Instruction for all ages – Free program held on Saturdays & Sundays, for ages 5-17, parents & adults!

Learn to play tennis this spring! Come out for this FREE Drop-In Tennis program at the Truxtun Tennis Courts every Saturday and Sunday now through May 21, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Register on site. Racquet and balls are provided. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather or wet courts. 

These free clinics are provided by the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County in partnership with Annapolis Recreation and Parks. For more information, contact Louise Thomas at Lthomas@TennisAllianceAAC.org.

Current Rock Wall hours at PMRC:

• Tue/Wed/Thu - 4 to 7 pm
• Sat & Sun - 10 am to 4 pm

Adult Pickleball  Age 18+

ARPD offers court space to the adult pickleball community! Drop in at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center and enjoy open match play with your neighbors and friends. Be part of one of the fastest growing sports in the country - socialize and have fun! FREE for PMRC members / Daily drop-in fee for non-members.

Day                  Time                Location

Mon – Fri         6 am – 2 pm     Aux Gym / Court 3

Adult Table Tennis w/BATT  Age 18+

ARPD has collaborated with Bay Area Table Tennis (BATT) to provide space and instructions to adults to learn and play table tennis at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Instructor Ivan Caplan leads this 10-week program. Registration is not required. FREE for PMRC members / FREE for BATT members / Daily drop-in fee for non-members. PMRC Aux Gym.

Day      Date     Time

Mon     Apr 3    6 – 8 pm

Camps

Registration continues for all camps as space allows. Camps run 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 is applicable for the camps you would like to register for!

We have the following different types of camps:

• Summer Kick Off Basketball Camp  Age 6-12

The summer kick-off camp is designed to start off summer break right with exciting basketball clinics for campers!

This camp offers a number of basketball drills and competitions led by ARPD staff, plus swimming at the pool! Held at PMRC and Dunn Municipal Pool.

R $140 / NR $170

Jun 19 - 23 9 am - 4 pm #2514

• 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 Basketball Camp  Age 6-12

This end-of-summer camp is designed for campers to wind down and enjoy the last days of summer break! This camp offers a number of basketball drills and competitions led by ARPD staff, plus swimming at the pool. Held at PMRC and Dunn Municipal Pool.

R $140 / NR $170

Aug 21 - 25 9 am - 4 pm #2515

Child Care registration for the 2023-2024 school year continues as space permits! Go to the Forms page and refer to main registration form however you must complete all required forms and turn in in person at PMRC. Sign up soon as space is limited at some sites. Please Note that the following sites are FULL for PM Child Care:

• Germantown
• Hillsmere
• West Annapolis

If you have any questions, please email lmsimmons@annapolis.gov.

Please note that all Child Care sites will be closed for After Care this Friday, May 5 so that staff may attend the service for Barry Booth, Sr., our longtime colleague that passed away unexpectedly this past weekend.

Scholarship Program  for all City Residents (youth and adults)

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. 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 Court Closure Announcements – we created a calendar on the Open Gym page of our website to share with the public and members about upcoming planned closures of courts at the “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center. Please refer to this and bookmark this page should you frequent the courts or are looking to renting them in the near future. If you have questions, please email ampatterson@annapolis.gov.

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!

Current Rock Wall hours:

• Tue/Wed/Thu - 4 to 7 pm
• Sat & Sun - 10 am to 4 pm

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) hosts GED and Adult Basic Skills 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.

NEW Youth Rhythm & Hip Hop for K-2^nd grade – starts next Wednesday, May 10

A popular class at PMRC now brought to the Stanton Center – jazz & hip-hop moves to keep kiddos on their toes! Students will learn to dance in a group setting and develop different combinations as well dance moves to develop individual personal style. This class is a great learning environment to acquire rhythm and beat. Rhythm & Hip Hop is geared for elementary school age students (kindergarten through second grade.) Instructor is Leandra Parkinson.

Wednesdays, 3-3:45 pm

This new class starts next Wednesday, May 10. For more information, please email pcarroll@annapolis.gov.

Friday Night Out  Age 6-15

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, 6-9 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

• 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, for more information, contact Paulette Carroll at pcarroll@annapolis.gov.

Youth Open Gym/Rec Room 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 this free of charge! Computers have internet access, the Microsoft Suite and some have the Roblox game. The computer lab is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., however there is limited availability between 2:30 and 4:30 pm on weekdays as students use the lab for homework and projects. 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 and 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

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.

NEW FAQs regarding the status of the Truxtun Boat Ramp – We have included a link on the City website to keep the public informed about updates on the electrical current that remains detected in the waters at and near the Truxtun Boat Ramp. We encourage you to refer to this link before heading to the ramp.

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 the Mayor and confirmed by the 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!