Women's 18+ Basketball at Wheaton

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It’s here! A non-competitive, drop-in basketball program just for women at the Wheaton High School main gym. Meet new people, brush up on your skills, and have fun while you get a great workout!

All skill levels are encouraged to join us Sundays in the Wheaton High School main gym from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Choose between a 5-week pass or a 12-week pass beginning January 6, 2013. Wheaton High School is located at 12601 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring.  For more information contact Pat Sullivan at 240-777-6893 or Patrick.sullivan@montgomerycountymd.gov

5-Session Pass $35 Resident / $50 Non-county Resident (#344421)

12-Session Pass:  $80 Resident / $95 Non-county Resident (#344422)

Bring Your Winter Workout to the Pool with these Aqua Fitness Classes

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Deep Water Running

Deep water running is the perfect exercise for runners, tri-athletes, those recovering from an injury, or anyone who wants a cardio workout that works all muscle groups. Participants wear a deep-water belt, which can be purchased at the pool, and practice water running technique and drills.

In a study from the Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance at the University of Toledo, trained runners ran exclusively in the water for 4 weeks and experienced no change in 5 km performance time, oxygen consumption, lactate threshold, and running economy.

Deep water running classes are held at all four indoor swim centers Monday through Friday. For a complete listing of times, locations and course numbers see page 12 of The Recreation Guide.

Aqua Zumba

Take the energy and excitement of a Zumba class and stick it in a pool for greater resistance and a little splash! The fun dance music is the same, but the movements are modified for the shallow end of the pool to give you a calorie-burning workout that builds muscle and cardio endurance.

Classes are offered at the MLK, Germantown, and Olney swim centers and 9 sessions are just $48. For a complete schedule see page 11 of The Recreation Guide.

Here’s what you might expect to experience in an Aqua Zumba class:

Water Aerobics

This shallow-water aerobics class offers an intense cardio workout with very low impact to joints. Moves use resistance from the water as well as optional water equipment to strengthen muscle. The program can be modified for any fitness level.  Classes are held in the Olney, MLK, and Kennedy Shriver aquatic centers. 9 sessions cost $48. For a complete list of course dates, times and locations see page 12 of The Recreation Guide.

Fun Friday at the Mid County Community Recreation Center

The first thing you notice at the Mid County CommunityRecreation Center is just how friendly and welcoming the staff at this facility are. Hand made signs decorate the walls and help you identify the activities scheduled for the day. Inside, the Center has all of the important amenities including a fitness room, several meeting rooms, a large community room, game room, gymnasium, and more. Outside you'll find basketball courts and directly behind the center is the Layhill Village Park with a playground, ball field, tennis courts, and a tiered, grassy area that would be perfect for a picnic.

The Mid County Community Recreation Center is chock full of programs for the littlest members of the community up to Seniors. Lil 1's Open Gym offers a warm place for kids ages 4 and younger (and their parents) to run and play with ride on toys, balls and more. Club Friday  keeps kids in grades 3 through 5 entertained with games, crafts, movies and special events. Local girls that are in high school will benefit from the Goal Setting Girls program  where they will learn how to improve their nutrition, academic, and career development through field trips and fun activities. Area seniors can stay fit and active with classes like Bone Builders, Chair Aerobics, Tai Chi, and Line Dancing.

Stop by the Mid County center located at 2400 Queensguard Road in Silver Spring or call 240-777-6820 for more information on services and programming, and check out the video below for a tour of the facility and the park next door!

 

Get the Kids Away from the Screen and Onto the Dance Floor

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In the winter when the weather is bad and daylight is short, it’s easy to let the kids have a little more screen time than you would like. This year, sign them up for one of our fun and energetic dance classes where they will want to show you the moves they have learned!  Not only will they burn off some energy, all forms of dance help kids with coordination and motor skills.

Hip Hop

Choose from Hip Hop for Kids for ages 6-8 (7 sessions #338359, 9 sessions #344438) or Hip Hop for KidZ for ages 9-12 (7 sessions #338364). Kids will learn the latest hip hop choreography and body movements while they move and groove to popular music.

Breakdancing

Kids ages 7-13 will leave feeling good about themselves after they have a chance to develop their own dance style with the basic and power moves learned in class. 7 sessions #338355 or 9 sessions #344439.

Bollywood for Kids

Kids ages 6-10 will enjoy the fast paced and energetic music that accompanies them as they learn Bollywood style dance moves that became popular with the movie Slumdog Millionaire. 8 sessions #338331.

SwiMontgomery is the Perfect Maintenance Program for The Summer Competitor

SwiMontgomery is a developmental program for kids 12 and under who are interested in swimming competitively or who compete in the summer but aren’t ready to swim year round competitively. This 8-week program is held twice a week and helps to develop a foundation of skills. Participants are evaluated and assigned to groups based on their previous knowledge and demonstrated skill. 

For young summer swimmers, this program will help them retain the skills they developed during the summer months. It will also help with conditioning so when it is time to start back to a daily swim routine they will be ready to go!

SwiMontgomery is offered at all four indoor swim centers: MLK, Germantown, Kennedy Shriver and Olney. Fee is $190 for 16 sessions. For more information and course numbers see page 13 of The Recreation Guide.

Do You Have a Summer Diver or an Expert Gymnast In Your Home? Check out the Diving Springs Team!

Each 90 minute session introduces new, advanced skills including more dry-land training and a focus on strength, flexibility and conditioning. Competitions in and around the National Capitol Area are optional and will be offered to those who are interested. The program is offered in a two-, three- or four-day per week program. Additional fees include $100.00 to the Montgomery Dive Club as an annual family membership fee and $16.00 to Amateur Athlete Union. This is the perfect program for young summer league divers or for kids aged 10 and older who are comfortable in deep water and who might feel odd diving with little kids. Older divers who want to learn three meter and platform skills would also benefit from the Springs Team.

Take a look at some of the Springs Team moves when they performed during the Olympic exhibition this summer at the Germantown Aquatic Center: