The RECord

Cool off in one of Montgomery County’s 7 Outdoor Pools

Spend a day at one of the outdoor Montgomery County Recreation pools and it will be the most fun you can have for $6.00…and kids are $4.00!* This month we are spotlighting the Martin Luther King, Jr. outdoor pool in Silver Spring. Located right next to the MLK Swim Center, this outdoor pool has a lazy river, baby pool, splash pools, three water slides, diving board, lap lanes and more!

Check out this video for a tour:

*$6.00 is the daily rate for adults that live in the County. In-County kids are $4.00 and seniors are $4.50.

Still Time to Register for Camps that Start in July

UK Elite Soccer Summer Petite (Ages 3-4) $130

This mini camp is the perfect introduction to soccer for little ones with a nice balance of skill development and fun. Campers will learn basic ball manipulation while they play fantasy games. All participants will receive a t-shirt, new soccer ball, and certificate.

#347793 July 1-5 at Darnestown Local Park, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

#347801 7/15-19 at Gwendolyn Coffield Community Center, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

#347799 7/22-26 at Damanscus Community Recreation Center, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

#347807 7/29-8/2 at Burning Tree Elementary School, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

#347807 8/5-9 at Meadowbrook Local Park, 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Lego PRE Engineering (Ages 5-6) $199

Campers will have plenty of room to create a masterpiece with over 100,000 LEGO pieces at their disposal! They will learn various building techniques, work on daily projects, and benefit from the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

#349606 July 15-19 at Stonegate Elementary School, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

#349628 July 29 – August 2 at Luxmanor Elementary School, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

#349629 August 12-16, at Damascus Community Recreation Center, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Club Holiday Endless Summer (Ages 3-12) $175 full day, $90 half day

Enjoy a summer filled with sports, games, arts and crafts and more - all supervised and age appropriate. Campers will enjoy soccer, basketball, hockey as well as other non-competitive activities and special events!

#347727 August 5-9 at Clara Barton Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

#347728 August 5-9 at Clara Barton Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

#347723 August 12-16 at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

#347724 August 12-16 at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

#347725 August 19-23 at Potomac Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

#347726 August 19-23 at Potomac Community Recreation Center, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Horseback Riding Camp (Ages 8-15) $430

Campers will ride twice a day four days each week, as well as have lots of opportunity to care for the horses at Camp Olympia. For many kids, one of the best parts of this camp is learning how to lead, unsaddle, groom, and bathe the horses. Swimming and other camp games and activities will fill the rest of the week.

#349073 July 29-August 2 at Camp Olympia, 9:15 am – 3:30 pm

#349074 August 12-16 at Camp Olympia, 9:15 am – 3:30 pm

Challenger Space and Rocketry (Grades K – 6) $195

Learn the importance of team building and cooperation in sport and in science as we explore space, astronomy, and what it takes to build and launch our own model rockets! Campers will participate in additional space science activities and extended AM/PM camp is available as well.

#347682 July 8 – 12, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

#347683 July 15 – 19, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

#347684 July 22 – 26, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

#347685 July 29 – August 2, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Mad Science Crime Scene and Chemistry (Ages 6-12) $379 full day, $199 half-day

Learn how science can help you solve a crime! Campers will explore the cells and organs that make up the human body and the DNA that makes each one of us unique. We will design marshmallow molecules, conduct electricity, and experience blood pumping through a heart as well as other cool science projects. Camp is held at two locations:

Ashburton Elementary in Bethesda

#349058 July 29 – August 2, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

#349059 July 29 – August 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

#349060 July 22 – August 2, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Stone Mill Elementary in Gaithersburg.

#349061 July 22 – 26, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

#349062 July 22 – 26, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

#349063 July 22 – 26, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Aqua Sports Camps is So Much More Than Swimming (Ages 7-11 or Ages 12-15)

Campers are in for a treat with this camp! Kids will have a chance to play supervised sports like soccer and kickball as well as engage in crafts and games, plus there will be time for the trampoline and of course, swimming and diving. Campers should be comfortable in water over their head and be able to swim 25 yards. Bring your suit, towel, sunscreen, goggles and change of clothes and join us for a full day of fun with extended camp available at some locations.

This camp is conveniently located around the County at various indoor and outdoor pools. For a complete listing see pages 16 and 17 in the Summer Camp Guide or visit RecWeb and on the left column click on “Advanced Search” and type in “aqua sports”.

Register for Stroke & Turn in July! Classes start in October

Here is a little Aquatics secret:

There is a wonderful program that helps swimmers work on the four main swimming strokes to help them keep their form and improve their performance during the summer swim team season. Even better, this class is held once a week from October to May and costs just $345. The trick is to mark your calendars for JULY 2nd because that is when registration kicks off for the Montgomery Stroke and Turn clinic.

Stroke & Turn classes are held on Sundays starting October 20^th

#358108 at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center, 5:00 pm– 6:00 pm

#358109 at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

#358110 at Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center, 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm

#358111 at Olney Swim Center, 5:00 pm– 6:00 pm

#358112 at Olney Swim Center, 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm

#358113 at Olney Swim Center, 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm

#358114 at Germantown Indoor Swim Center, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

#358115 at Germantown Indoor Swim Center, 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm

#358116 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center, 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm

#358117 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Center, 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm

Tis the Season for Outdoor Swim Lessons!

Image via Wikimedia Commons

Even reluctant swimmers will happily jump into the pool for their swim lesson this summer. When it’s hot outside, there is nothing better than a swim lesson in one of our cool outdoor pools. Choose from a range of levels for all age groups and find an outdoor pool that’s nearby – refer to pages 21 – 35 in the Summer Guide. New sessions are starting in July and the fee range is $50 - $57 for 6 classes!

Classes range in age from Waterbabies (age 6 – 18 months) up to adults. Swim levels start at beginners who are just developing a basic level of comfort in the water to more experienced swimmers who are comfortable in deep water and want to learn more strokes.

For more information and to register visit the Aquatics Page of the website.

Spotlight on Plum Gar Community Recreation Center Grand Opening July 20th

Join us for a dedication ceremony celebrating the grand re-opening of the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown, Maryland! Montgomery County Executive, Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Council Members, Department of Recreation Director Gabriel Albornoz, and Department of General Services Director David Dise invite the community to join them in a ribbon cutting ceremony July 20^th at 11:00 am at the center located at 19561 Scenery Drive in Germantown.

The brand new structure boasts features that will expand programming in the East Germantown community including a social hall, game room, activity room, expanded lobby, expanded gymnasium, catering kitchen, conference room as well as a weight and exercise room. The building now meets the Montgomery County building/sustainability goal of LEED Silver rating.

The community will benefit from open gym programs, summer camps and activities, fitness memberships, Club Friday for middle school students, Teen Cafés and Club Rec, and a center with programs for residents age 55+.

Take a brief tour of the new facility before it opens!

Main Entrance