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day trips
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skateboarding
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summer camps
cooking
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ice skating
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Bug Camp Brookside Nature Center (BNC) ages 6-8, June
20-24, 9:30am-Noon (#128559) • Survival: Wheaton Park BNC ages 13-16, June 21-24, 9:30am-3:30pm (#128568) • Parent & Child
Animal Camp BNC ages 4-6, June 27-30, 1-3:30pm (#128555) • Grandparent-Grandchild Nature Camp Meadow-
side Nature Center (MNC) ages 6 & up, July 5-8, 9am-3:30pm (#135699) • Wild About Wildlife BNC ages 6-8, July 11-15, 9:30am-Noon (#128561)
Outdoor Rangers Camp Black Hill Visitor Center (BHVC) ages 8-11, July 11-15, 9am-3:30pm (#129799) • Botanical Art Camp 1
Brookside Gardens (BG) ages 8-12, July 18-22, 9am-Noon (#136249) • River Adventures Kayak Camp BHVC ages 12-17, July 25, 26, 28 &
29, 8:30am-5pm (#128900) • Nature & Art Camp MNC ages 6-8, August 1-5, 9am-3:30pm (#130552) • Nature Explorers BHVC ages 10-14,
August 1-5, 9am-3:30pm (#128999) • Botanical Art Camp 2 BG ages 8-12, August 1-5, 9am-Noon (#131003) • Arthropod Adventures
BNC ages 9-12, August 2-5, 9:30am-2:30pm (#128569) • Parent & Child Nature Art Camp BNC ages 5-8, August 8-12, 9am-Noon (#128558)
Ice Hockey Camp Cabin John Ice (CJI) ages 6-12, 9am-Noon: June 20-24 (#130623), July 11-15
(#129299), August 1-5 (#129300); Wheaton Ice Arena (WIA) ages 6-13, July 18-22, 9:15am-12:15pm (#130599) • Summer Fun Ice Skating Camp
CJI ages 6-12, M-F 9am-5pm every week starting June 27 (#129259); last camp with openings starts August 1 (#129264); some half-day camps (9am-2pm) have openings, too
Figure Skating Camp CJI ages 6 & up, July 25-29, 8am-Noon (#129301); WIA ages 7 & up, 8:15am-12:15pm, August 8-12 (#130601) • Ice Dance
Clinic WIA ages 5-17, July 5-8, 8:15am-Noon (#130602); ages 18 & up, July 5-8, 8:15am-Noon (#130607) • Synchronized Skating Camp CJI ages 6
& up, August 22-26, 9-11:30am (#129349); WIA ages 6 & up, August 15-19, 9:30am-Noon (#130612) See p.120
Tennis Clinics Beg./Beg. Plus: Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center (PBA) ages 7-12, 8am-10am or 1-3pm; M-F every week starting
June 20 (#130703); last camp starts August 22 (#130723); Wheaton Indoor Tennis (WIT) ages 7-12, 8am-10am or 1-3pm; M-F every week, June 20 (#131205) thru Au-
gust 22 (#131223) • Tennis Clinics Int./Adv.: PBA ages 7-12, 10am-Noon or 3-5pm; M-F every week, June 20 (#130726) thru August 22 (#130745); WIT ages 7-12,
10am-Noon or 3-5pm; M-F every week, June 20 (#131226) - August 22 (#131246) • Tennis & Ice Skating Camp Cabin John Ice & PBA ages 8-13, 9am-
3pm: June 20-24 (#129550), July 5-8 (#129549), August 1-5 (#129551), August 15-19 (#129552) • Tennis & Golf Camp PBA ages 9-13, 9am-3pm: June 27-July 1
(#130300), August 1-5 (#130299) • Tennis & So Much More! WIT ages 6-12, 9am-3pm, June 27-July 1 (#129105), July 11-15 (#129106), July 25-29 (#129107),
August 8-12 (#129108) • Tennis Boot Camp WIT ages 5-12, 9am-3pm, July 5-8 (#129111), July 18-22 (#129112), August 1-5 (#129113), August 15-19 (#129114)
See p.110 Tennis, skating, hikes & more Wheaton Ice ages 6-12, 9am-5pm,
June 27-July 1 (#129652), July 5-8 (#129653), July 11-15 (#129654), July 18-22 (#129655), July 25-29 (#129656), August 1-5 (#129657), August 8-12 (#129658),
August 15-19 (#129659) • All camps listed had openings as of April 27; find more camps and summer programs at www.ParkPASS.org
Tick-tock ... Sign up for Summer Camp today at www.ParkPASS.org

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Montgomery Parks
Event Centers Rockwood
Manor
• Six meeting rooms,
A Breath of flexible layouts (cap.
Fresh Air for 130 inside, 200
Your Business outside)
• Overnight accom-
Tired of look-alike, modations for up
expensive hotel meet- to 100
ing rooms? Bring your next business meeting, seminar • Steps away from Carderock (rock
or retreat to Montgomery Parks. Rockwood Manor, climbing) and C & O Canal (kayaking,
Woodlawn Manor and Seneca Lodge are unique venues biking, hiking)
in pastoral settings, where distractions are minimized • Built in the 1920s and nestled in 30
and creativity is maximized. acres of woods
• Potomac location convenient to
• Ample parking, tables, chairs and lin-
Maryland, DC and Virginia
ens, as well as kitchens for your caterer
• Dressing rooms for Bride and Groom
of choice.
• Flagstone terrace, gazebo, veranda
• Rockwood and Seneca feature Wi-Fi;
with rocking chairs
massage teams available by appoint-
ment at Rockwood and Woodlawn;
business center at Rockwood
ROCkWOOD MANOR
• Coming this Summer to Rockwood:
11001 MacArthur Boulevard
New Meeting Packages including rental
Potomac, MD 20854
and breakfast/lunch/break menu
301-299-5026
options
Naturally Beautiful
Weddings & Celebrations
Each of Montgomery Parks’
distinctive venues will serve as out-
of-the-ordinary, naturally beautiful
settings for your wedding, gradua-
tion, birthday or anniversary party,
family reunion, and bar/bat mitzvah
reception. Celebrate outdoors in an
intimate gazebo, lovely garden or
on an expansive lawn, or dine and
dance in one of the handsomely
appointed reception rooms. All
indoor venues provide ample
parking, tables and chairs, and
kitchens for your caterer of choice.
Woodlawn Manor Agricultural History Farm Park
• Historic Georgian-style
house ca.1800
• Five beautifully decorated
rooms work well for small
groups (cap. 60 total)
• Gazebo garden and five-acre lawn with
room for up to 250 guests
New! • Rent the tent! Elegant 30’ x 60’
white tent with cathedral window
side walls, chandelier ceiling fans/
lights and beautiful herringbone
brick floor
Visit the website for details of a
Woodlawn Summer Social under
the tent in June!
WOODLAWN MANOR • 410 acres with turn-of-

16501 Norwood Road the-century farm house
Sandy Spring, MD 20860 • Harvest Room features
301-299-5026 kitchen and large deck
• Rent the historic Banks
Barn, or the meadows for
a tented event
• Available Fridays,
Seneca Lodge Saturdays & Sundays
Add a tractor-pulled hayride to your event just for fun!
AGRiCuLTuRAL HiSTORY FARM PARk

18400 Muncaster Road | Derwood, MD 20855
301-299-5026
• Handsome log cabin with

cathedral ceilings and
towering wood-burning fireplace
Natural Choice
• Accommodates 120- 175 guests in
The
one spacious room, 300 outdoors
• Panoramic views from two large
decks; expansive lawn below
Plenty of room for tents, fun and for your
Business or Social Event
games
SENECA LODGE
14500-A Clopper Road
Boyds, MD 20841 | 301-299-5026
For rates, floor plans, side-by-side comparison of all Montgomery Parks

Event Centers and more, visit our website, email or call us.
www.ParkEventCenters.com | 301-299-5026 | EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902
www.BrooksideGardens.org 301-962-1400
Summer Twilight Concert Series

Join us in the Gude Garden every Tuesday evening throughout the month of June for
a series of performances set in the beauty of the gardens! Brookside Gardens offers
all concerts free of charge; no registration is required. Don’t forget your chairs and
blankets! (rain location: Visitors Center)
Justin Trawick Bad Influence Band

Arlington-based Urban Folk Rock band with Washington, D.C.-based, blues-infused,
a range from folk/bluegrass to funk/hip hop high-energy music
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, June 28, 6:30-8:00pm
rawick
Justin T
The Gremmies Damon Foreman
Maryland’s premier Surf/ Instrumental band Jazz, Funk, Blues and Rock
Tuesday, June 7, 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, June 21, 6:30-8:00pm
Botanical Art & Illustration Classes

Developed in collaboration with world-renowned botanical artist, Margaret Saul,
the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration offers botanical art
classes that serve all levels, from beginner to advanced. Follow the rigorous
Certiﬁcate Program or take individual workshops that do not require prerequisites
such as these two.
For more information about the School, visit www.BrooksideArtSchool.org or call
Mark Richardson, School Manager, at 301.962.1470. Registration is required
at www.ParkPASS.org
Start Drawing & Painting
Course number 134758 -Tuesdays, June 7, 14 & 21, 6:00-9:00pm
Fee: $150; class held at McCrillis Gardens
Moths: Learning to Love Them!
Course number 135090 - Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17, 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $186; class held at Brookside Gardens
Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday

Wings
Fancy
Naturally!
CHOOSE A NATURE CENTER OR BROOKSIDE GARDENS
For a 2 ½ hour party (includes 1 hr interpretive program & craft) of
Brookside Gardens 301-962-1404 Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit
Brookside Nature Center 301-962-1499
Meadowside Nature Center 301-258-4030
Locust Grove Nature Center 301-765-8660 April 30 – September 18
10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Daily
Fees: $6 adults; $4, ages 3-12
Call for details for each facility
Information Line 301-962-1453
www.montgomeryparks.org To volunteer, call 301-962-1429
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You’ll Be a Happy
Camper at
• Your choice of 91 private,

beautiful, wooded campsites
• 66 tent sites, 16 with 20/30
amp hookups, 9 with 20/50 amp
hookups
• Check out the interactive campground
SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS
for Little Bennett Campers
NEW! map on our website! See real photos
Meet the Mid-Atlantic Search & Rescue Dogs
of each site. Saturday, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6 & September 3, 7pm
• 20+ miles of trails to explore Come hear true rescue stories, learn about these incredible dogs, and
find out what to do if you get lost in the woods. Learn more about their
• Orienteering courses (novice, beginner,
organization at www.MidAtlanticDogs.org
intermediate and advanced) with maps
Campfire for Dad • Saturday, June 18, 8:30pm
• Camp Store, Activity Center, Amphitheater,
It’s almost Father’s Day—let’s celebrate Dad at a summer evening around
playgrounds and more the campfire. We’ll tell stories, share fun facts about “wildlife fathers,”
and enjoy a campfire treat.
Great American Backyard Campout • Saturday, June 25
Join this nationwide camping celebration and get
50% OFF camping tonight! Mention code “GAC11” when
making your reservations. Cannot be combined with any other
offer; good for tent sites only.
Family Films Under the Stars

Saturday, June 25, July 23 & August 20, 8:30pm
Sounds of a Summer Night • Saturday, July 9, 8:30pm
Gather ‘round the campfire and discover the special sounds of summer
evenings with us. We’ll create a sound-making story together, share facts
about whooooo is out there when the sun sets, and enjoy a campfire treat.
Stay & Play Special ! Camper-Ready C a m p i n g

Rent a campsite for one night,
Want to try camping but don’t have the gear?
get the second night free! Let us set up your campsite for you! Includes 4-person
Coupon good for tent sites only. July 5- tent, two camp chairs, propane stove, and lantern.
August 31, 2011. Limit one free night per One week’s notice and two-night stay required;
stay; cannot be combined with other offers.
$25 additional fee.
Little Bennett Campground

23701 Frederick Rd. | Clarksburg, MD 20871
th e 301-528-3430 | www.LittleBennettCampground.com
natur be
al place to
20926 Lake Ridge Dr. • Boyds, MD 20841 • 301-528-3492 • www.BlackHillNature.org
Please check our website for Visitor Center hours. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.
Ages 1 - 6 Ages 18 & up

Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
See page 101 under Programs for All for these won- The Potomac River is an amazing waterway that
derful "floating storytimes," designed for children age maintains a near-wilderness quality as it
3-6 (accompanied by an adult). flows between Maryland and Virginia
to Georgetown and beyond. Each of
these trips focuses on a section
Ages 6-12 of the Potomac or a tributary, giving
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. us the time and luxury of taking a closer look
Under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. at its natural and cultural history. Exact locations will
depend on weather and river conditions on the day of
the trip. We'll paddle for 3-4 hours on moving water,
so you should be proficient at basic strokes and com-
Celebrate the end of the school year with a fishing
fortable paddling flat water for a few hours at a time.
lesson and contest. Great beginner fishing tips and
This is not an instructional course, so if you've never
demonstration of effective tackle set-ups, followed
paddled, try Beginning Kayaking first (see p.105).
by a fishing contest with prizes! Anglers will be split
We'll review moving water safety considerations and
into two age groups (6-8, 9-11). Meet at the gazebo
maneuvers. Fee covers kayaks, paddles, PFDs, a dry
by boat docks. FOBH $8
bag, and round-trip transportation from Black Hill
141899 6-11yrs 1 Class $10 6/17 F 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Regional Park to the river locations. FOBH $60.
142499 18 & up 1 Class $65 6/4 Sa 8:00am- 5:00pm
142500 18 & up 1 Class $65 7/10 Su 8:00am- 5:00pm
Ages 1-17 142501 18 & up 1 Class $65 8/27 Sa 8:00am- 5:00pm
Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
We're looking for adults or students (18 or older)

who would like to conduct short-term wildlife-related
Join the Black Hill greenhouse gardeners to learn citizen science projects on park land. Join us to learn
some basic planting skills through stories and activi- how the data collected during past citizen science
ties. Learn what plants need to grow so you can care projects (vernal pools, amphibians, birds, insects,
for plants at home and watch them blossom. All etc.) have been utilized in our wildlife management
children must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteer plans. Come discuss your project ideas, and get tips
Naturalists: Barbara Kreiley, Mil MacVicar and Sheila on how to proceed; a naturalist/scientist will guide
MacLeod. FOBH $4. you in the process. Free; registration required. For
details, contact Denise.Gibbs@MontgomeryParks.org
Take home a summer mini-garden that will blossom 143400 18 & up 1 Class Free 6/5 Su 12:00pm- 1:30pm
into a rainbow of colors.
143050 4-7yrs 1 Class $5 6/17 F 10:00am-10:45am
Do you like strawberries, blueberries, or tomatoes? If
Learn about a variety of sunflowers, including the so, thank a bee. Honeybees and native bees pollinate
favorite giant sunflower. Plant a seedling to take most of our food crops. Without them, we'd have
home and watch how tall it grows. only grains and some nuts to eat. Sadly, many bee
143054 4-7yrs 1 Class $5 6/17 F 6:00pm- 6:45pm
species are in decline for a variety of reasons. Want
to help? Come along on a tour of our Bee Garden and
Butterfly Gardens to see a diversity of bees at work,
pollinating their favorite plants. Then go inside to
get tips on how to create your own pollinator gar-
den, and take home some free bee-loving plants to
get started. Naturalist: Denise Gibbs. FOBH $6
143399 18 & up 1 Class $8 6/8 W 10:00am-11:30am
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Join us for a scenic stroll through a mix of meadows

and forests for a relaxing morning of birding. Bring We'll travel by van to the countryside of Baltimore
your binoculars. Meet at the Kingsley Trail parking lot County, searching for the perfect photo opportunity.
off Route 121 in Little Bennett Regional Park. Volun- Bring a bag lunch and money for ice cream in the
teer Naturalists: Tim Gier and Ed Escalante. FOBH $1. afternoon. Naturalist: Lynette Lenz. FOBH $20
142770 18 & up 1 Class $2 6/11 Sa 7:30am- 9:30am 143404 18 & up 1 Class $25 8/19 F 8:30am- 4:30pm
Wind down after work and enjoy a peaceful evening

kayaking on Little Seneca Lake with Naturalist Lynette
Lenz. Paddling experience necessary (this is not a les- Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
son). We'll supply boats, paddles, and PFDs. FOBH $8
142349 18 & up 1 Class $12 6/15 W 7:00pm- 9:00pm
142351 18 & up 1 Class $12 6/22 W 7:30am-10:00am
Kayaking is even more fun that it looks! Come learn
142350 18 & up 1 Class $12 7/20 W 7:00pm- 8:30pm
how to paddle on flat water in recreational solo kayaks
142449 18 & up 1 Class $12 8/24 W 7:30am-10:00am
on Little Seneca Lake. Learn basic strokes, entries and
142450 18 & up 1 Class $12 8/30 Tu 6:30pm- 8:00pm
exits, boat control, and more. We won't roll, but you'll
get wet, so dress accordingly. You must be able to
swim. All necessary equipment provided. Please wear
water-friendly clothing with a hat and strap-on water
Enjoy the peace of early morning as we explore Little
sandals or shoes (no slip-on sandals, please) and bring
Seneca Lake by pontoon boat. Find resident eagles,
water and sunscreen. FOBH $10.
osprey, herons, Canada geese, warblers, orioles, and
141900 12 & up 1 Class $12 6/1 W 7:00pm- 9:00pm
more! Bring binoculars (or borrow ours) and share
141902 12 & up 1 Class $12 6/2 Th 6:30pm- 8:30pm
your expertise with other birders. Volunteer Natural-
141901 12 & up 1 Class $12 6/7 Tu 7:00pm- 9:00pm
ist (and pontoon boat captain): Anne James. FOBH $4.
141903 12 & up 1 Class $12 6/12 Su 11:00am- 1:00pm
142781 18 & up 1 Class $5 6/22 W 7:00am- 8:30am
141904 12 & up 1 Class $12 8/2 Tu 6:30pm- 8:30pm
142782 18 & up 1 Class $5 7/20 W 7:00am- 8:30am
142783 18 & up 1 Class $5 8/24 W 7:00am- 8:30am
Join us aboard our pontoon boat to hear a story and
scout out the wonders of Little Seneca Lake! Activities
are designed for children ages 3-6, accompanied by
Let's take a hike in search of sum-
an adult (no younger siblings, please). Please register
mer butterflies! We'll walk easy trails in
and pay for children and adults. All children must wear
several parks with good habitat and nectar
a personal floatation device (provided). Meet at the
sources, and hope to identify at least 30 species of
boat dock. Volunteer Naturalists: Barbara Kreiley, Mil
butterflies at each location. Use our close-focusing
MacVicar and Sheila MacLeod. FOBH $4
binoculars to get a good look at butterfly field marks,
marvel at the diversity of the butterfly population,
and take photos! Data collected will be used in wild- 141949 3 & up 1 Class $5 6/2 Th 10:30am-11:15am There may be one
life management decisions. Free butterfly plant for more space shuttle
each participant. Naturalist: Denise Gibbs. FOBH $5. mission this summer.
We'll read a story about our national bird and try to If NASA can fund it, if
spot them soaring over the lake. the Atlantis is sched-
143104 18 & up 1 Class $6 7/6 W 9:30am-11:30am 141955 3 & up 1 Class $5 6/14 Tu 4:00pm- 5:00pm uled to pass through
141956 3 & up 1 Class $5 7/20 W 5:00pm- 6:00pm our piece of the sky,
141957 3 & up 1 Class $5 8/1 M 4:30pm- 5:30pm and if the weather is
143107 18 & up 1 Class $6 7/13 W 9:30am-11:30am
favorable, we'll call a
Search the lake for herons, ducks and geese. spur-of-the-moment
143109 18 & up 1 Class $6 7/20 W 9:30am-11:30am shuttle sighting with
141950 3 & up 1 Class $5 6/16 Th 10:30am-11:15am
Volunteer Naturalist
Jim Cook. If you'd like
141951 3 & up 1 Class $5 6/30 Th 10:30am-11:15am
143111 18 & up 1 Class $6 7/27 W 9:30am-11:30am to join us, email
Anna.Robinson@
Hear a story about dragonflies and damselflies and MontgomeryParks.org
learn how to tell them apart. We'll also see these and you'll be notified a
143112 18 & up 1 Class $6 8/3 W 9:30am-11:30am flying dragons in action along the water's edge. few days before
141952 3 & up 1 Class $5 7/14 Th 10:30am-11:15am the viewing
143113 18 & up 1 Class $6 8/10 W 9:30am-11:30am date.
141953 3 & up 1 Class $5 7/28 Th 10:30am-11:15am
143115 18 & up 1 Class $6 8/17 W 9:30am-11:30am
141954 3 & up 1 Class $5 8/11 Th 10:30am-11:15am
143117 18 & up 1 Class $6 8/24 W 9:30am-11:30am
Browse the new eGuide and register for Montgomery Parks classes online! Visit www.ParkPASS.org 101
Bluebirds are now nesting and raising young. Learn Black Hill Regional Park is honored to be a home to
about the interesting habits of these beautiful thrush- our national bird, the bald eagle. Come to the Visitor
es that are becoming more common. We'll show a Center to learn the local history behind our resident
short video of bluebird parents raising their babies, eagles. We'll also visit a few of their favorite perches
talk about how to attract bluebirds to your yard, and around Little Seneca Lake, and try to catch a glimpse
conclude with a short walk to look for bluebirds in the of one of these magnificent birds. FOBH $5
area. Volunteer Naturalist: Ed Escalante. FOBH $1 142772 5 & up 1 Class $6 6/22 W 10:30am-12:00pm
142753 6 & up 1 Class $2 6/4 Sa 10:00am-10:45am 142773 5 & up 1 Class $6 8/24 W 10:00am-11:30am
Join Beth and Keith Hamilton, birders, educators, and Enter the wild and wonderful world of amphibians
owners of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in German- and reptiles with guest Herpetologist Elmore Brown.
town, for an afternoon of bird-watching fun. Bring Elmore will share his exotic collection of live frogs,
binoculars or borrow ours. FOBH $1 toads, lizards and snakes from all over the globe.
142049 All Ages 1 Class $2 6/5 Su 1:00pm- 3:00pm Don't miss this fascinating experience! FOBH $5.
142050 All Ages 1 Class $2 7/17 Su 1:00pm- 3:00pm 143064 1 & up 1 Class $6 6/25 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm
142051 All Ages 1 Class $2 8/7 Su 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz for a night hike

and firefly search at Black Hill Regional
The view of the moon on certain nights as it orbits Park. Bring your bug boxes for our search
around the Earth is especially interesting through for these wonderful insects. Meet at the Visi-
a telescope. Tonight is one of those special nights! tor Center. FOBH $4
Dramatic craters such as Tycho and Copernicus will 143350 3 & up 1 Class $5 6/29 W 8:00pm- 9:30pm
be visible, and Saturn, with its amazing rings, will be
hovering above nearby. Join Volunteer Naturalist Jim
Cook for a half-hour indoor presentation on tonight's What lives in a stream? We'll investigate a section of
sky, then take a closer look at the moon and Saturn Little Bennett Creek to see what insects, fish, frogs
through our volunteer-operated telescopes. FOBH $1 and other animals we can find. Nets, tubs, and other
143062 All Ages 1 Class $2 6/10 F 8:00pm- 9:30pm equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toe
shoes that you don't mind getting wet (no flip-flops,
please). Volunteer Naturalists: Sujata Roy and Ed
Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz to learn about the amazing Escalante. Trail from parking lot to streamside not
"flying jewels" in our gardens. We'll discover their suitable for strollers. Meet at Wilson's Mill parking lot
favorite flowers, observe their behavior, and then in Little Bennett Regional Park. FOBH $1.
make a hummingbird feeder to take home. Register 142052 All Ages 1 Class $2 8/6 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm
and pay for one person in each family. FOBH $5
142304 3 & up 1 Class $6 6/12 Su 2:30pm- 3:30pm
Have you ever caught a butterfly or a grasshopper?
Those are only two of the many kinds of insects that
Use our binoculars to find beaver lodges and feeding inhabit the summer meadow. It is amazing how many
sites, and (hopefully) beavers! Soon insectivorous there are! We will have nets, hand lenses and other
bats will appear, and our ultrasonic transducer bat equipment to study the creatures we find. Volunteer
detector will tell us where they’re feeding and flying. Naturalists: Sujata Roy and Sheila MacLeod. FOBH $1
Please register and pay for all participants. FOBH $5 142758 1 & up 1 Class $2 8/20 Sa 11:00am-12:30pm
143100 6 & up 1 Class $6 6/14 Tu 7:30pm- 9:00pm
143101 6 & up 1 Class $6 6/23 Th 7:30pm- 9:00pm
143110 6 & up 1 Class $6 7/21 Th 7:30pm- 9:00pm
Come with us on 143114 6 & up 1 Class $6 8/1 M 7:00pm- 8:30pm In late August, when the Milky
a free Naturalist-led 143116 6 & up 1 Class $6 8/18 Th 7:00pm- 8:30pm Way stretches across the night
hike this summer! 143119 6 & up 1 Class $6 8/25 Th 7:00pm- 8:30pm sky, it's a great time to see
"deep sky" objects through
telescopes: globular star clusters,
Thursday, June 23
Most wooded areas have flying squirrels, but we don't nebulae, star forming regions, super-
10:30am-Noon normally see them because they're nocturnal. So just nova remnants and more. Join Volunteer
after sundown, we'll use peanuts to lure them to a Naturalist Jim Cook and our telescope
feeder. After a brief talk about flying squirrels and volunteers on a tour of the late August
their habits, we'll walk to a wooded area to watch for night sky. FOBH $1
Wednesday, June 29 these elusive squirrels as they glide in to grab a bite. 143063 All Ages 1 Class $2
8:30-10:30am Volunteer Naturalists: Karen & Ed Escalante. FOBH $3 8/26 F 8:30pm-10:00pm
See p. 109 141999 6 & up 1 Class $4 6/18 Sa 8:30pm- 9:30pm
for more info 142000 6 & up 1 Class $4 7/21 Th 8:30pm- 9:30pm
142001 6 & up 1 Class $4 8/20 Sa 8:00pm- 9:00pm

MontgomeryParks.org
1400 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-1480 • BrooksideNature.org

Open Tuesday–Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.
Ages 1-6
Track, scat, scratch, and smell. Just a few of the signs
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. that tell us where wildlife has been and where it is go-
An adult must accompany child. ing. Learn how to use your tracking skills to discover
what animals have crossed the paths.
143656 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 8/17 W 10:30am-11:30am
Lift up a leaf, roll over a log, dig in the dirt and more.
Let your little ones discover what fun it is to find the
tiniest creatures in the strangest places. Take a prob- (Ages 1 – 17)
ing hike along the Brookside Nature Center trails to Registration required. An adult must accompany child.
discover where the tiny ones live.
143649 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 6/3 F 10:30am-11:30am
Help us create a new nature trail that's just your size,
and make it interesting with things from nature for
They squirm, they wiggle, they eat our garbage!
kids to explore.
Worms are unique and wonderful. We'll explore them
141205 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 8/19 F 10:30am-11:30am
up close and personal in this tot time discovery hike.
142653 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 6/10 F 10:30am-11:15am
Imagine feeding exclusively on a toxic plant, or flying
thousands of miles on wings as thin as paper, or rest-
Nature Center volunteers will read a nature story
ing for months in a misty mountain forest. These are
about different animals or plants that live in the park.
routine activities for late summer monarch butter-
If the weather is nice, we'll take a short walk, too.
flies. How and why do they carry out these feats and
141053 3-6yrs 1 Class FREE 6/19 Su 3:00pm-3:30pm
how can we help them? We'll learn about monarchs,
scout the meadow for them, and make a simple nec-
tar feeder that can replenish them on their journey.
142728 5-12yrs 1 Class $6 8/27 Sa 1:00pm-2:00pm
Explore a different part of the park each week, look-
ing for animals, flowers and trees.
All ages
Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
141449 2-4yrs 1 Class $4 6/23 Th 1:30pm-2:15pm Adult must accompany children ages 8 and younger.
141450 2-4yrs 1 Class $4 7/14 Th 1:30pm-2:15pm

“Leaves of three, let it be.” “The rash spreads if you
scratch it.” “You can't get poison ivy in the
Look up and find out who lives in the trees: birds, winter.” Find out if these and other assertions
bugs, mammals and more. about this notorious plant are true...
141451 3-5yrs 1 Class $4 7/13 W 10:30am-11:15am or false. Learn how to recognize this
plant in all its guises, how to
prevent its itchy rash and why
Take a nature walk and explore the world around you, it's valuable for wildlife.
then make a picture of what you see. All supplies will 142654 8 & up 1 Class $5
be provided. 6/4 Sa 1:00pm-2:00pm
141203 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 8/16 Tu 1:30pm-2:15pm
141204 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 8/23 Tu 1:30pm-2:15pm
Look for special events to celebrate Brookside Nature Center's 50th Anniversary throughout the year!
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Few summer sights are as memorable and magical as
the dazzling sparks of fireflies against an evening sky.
In Maryland we're fortunate to have at least 15 variet-
Join us for campfire picnic, followed by an evening
ies of these blinking beetles, each with its own signa-
nature walk. Bring your own hotdogs and rolls; we'll
ture light and niche to fill. Learn their stories, make
provide marshmallows. Please register and pay for all
a flashy craft, and step into the night to catch a few
participants (adults and children).
blinks! Please register and pay for all participants.
142702 1 & up 1 Class $2 7/30 Sa 7:30pm-8:45pm
141049 3 & up 1 Class $6 6/18 Sa 6:00pm-7:00pm
141050 3 & up 1 Class $6 6/29 W 6:00pm-7:00pm “There are cottonmouths in

Maryland.” “Snakes are slimy.”
141052 3 & up 1 Class $6 8/24 W 6:00pm-7:00pm “All snakes are venomous.” True or false?
Prove and expand your knowledge in this in-
formational exposé on nature's most maligned,
As day merges into night there's a pause, then the misunderstood reptile. A live snake will be our
“orchestra” tunes up for the evening's concert. On guest of honor.
our hike we'll listen intently to a prelude performed 142711 7 & up 1 Class $5 8/5 F 5:00pm-6:00pm
by insects, frogs, and other practiced musicians, and
complement it with our own improvisational music
and applause. Please register and pay for all partici- What do birds eat for a mid-morning snack? Not
pants (adults and children). Cheerios, that's for sure! Find out as you help fill the
142700 3 & up 1 Class FREE 6/24 F 7:30pm-8:30pm feeders, learning our seed eaters' taste preferences,
names and behaviors in the process.
143655 1 & up 1 Class FREE 8/6 Sa 9:30am-10:15am
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but we can still
explore how fire works. Learn the natural history of
fire and how it works while enjoying a colorful dessert “If a tick crawls on you, you can get Lyme disease.”
cooked over a blazing campfire. “Only adult ticks are harmful to humans.” “Ticks can
143653 All ages 1 Class $6 7/9 Sa 2:00pm-3:00pm be as small as a pinpoint.” What's the low down on
this small spider relative? Find out and learn how
to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they
transmit in this enlightening session.
Find out what fox families do in the 142718 7 & up 1 Class $5 8/13 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
summer and where they live, hunt
and play. Please wear sturdy shoes
for this half-mile hike. Path is not suitable Look and listen for birds, flowers and frogs and find
for strollers. Meet at the picnic area. out how morning at Maydale is different from other
141199 3 & up 1 Class $5 7/16 Sa 11:30am-12:30pm times. Meet at Maydale Park, 1638 Maydale Dr., off
Briggs Chaney Road and Claude Lane.
Brookside 141206 All ages 1 Class $5 8/20 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
Nature Center’s Stop by and enjoy learning about and looking at beau-
tiful and interesting crystals from our collection.
is coming! 141200 All ages 1 Class FREE 7/16 Sa 3:00pm-4:00pm Use your ears to hear nature as we listen and look for
birds and bugs in the forest and meadow.
Look for our roving 141349 All ages 1 Class $5 8/20 Sa 5:30pm-6:30pm
Red Wagon through- Enjoy a one-mile hike along the Deer Hollow Trail
out the summer at and look for the places deer live and the paths they
the train and carousel make. Please wear sturdy shoes. Path is not suitable Ages 18 & up
area of Wheaton for strollers. Registration required unless otherwise noted.
Regional Park. See 141202 3 & up 1 Class $5 7/27 W 4:00pm-5:00pm
and touch a wagon-
full of natural objects
like animal fur, bird Have a seat and watch the birds fly by, enjoy snacks or
What is a snag? It's not just a dead tree that hasn't take a splash in the bird bath. Then join us for morn-
feathers, turtle shells, toppled over yet—it's a home, a grocery store and a
plant pods and more. ing refreshments. While sipping tea, practice or learn
warehouse! After this program, you'll never look at bird ID. See some of our year-round residents and
Ask a Volunteer Natu- snags the same way.
ralist questions about some migratory species, and learn how to make your
143654 6 & up 1 Class $5 7/28 Th 1:00pm-2:00pm backyard busy with birds all year long.
plants and animals in
143650 18 & up 1 Class $10 6/9 Th 10:00am-11:30am
the park, and learn
cool nature facts!
MontgomeryParks.org
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Calling all current and prospective Volunteer Natural- Interested in nature, natural his-
ists! We want to share our knowledge and provide tory, ecology and wildlife? Join
you with the education and tools that will enable you Brookside Nature Center's Na-
to share your love of nature. Our training courses ture Book Group! Every other
cover a broad range of natural history topics, provide month, we’ll meet to discuss
an overview of the Piedmont ecology and an intro- a contemporary nonfiction, na-
duction to prime habitats in this county. Improve your ture-themed book. Adults 18 and
teaching skills and learn techniques of effective inter- older are welcome to this FREE gathering.
pretation; then, as your knowledge and confidence
grows, you'll be given opportunities to contribute to 7:00-8:30pm
our environmental literacy mission. Classes are free Where the Wild Things Were
for any Volunteer Naturalist serving with the Parks; by William Stolzenberg
please contact BNC's Volunteer Coordinators to reg-
This engaging book highlights studies from Yel-
ister. Other adults are welcome, too; register and pay
lowstone to Rock Creek Park as scientists try to
at www.ParkPASS.org. Let the adventure begin!
understand and restore ecological balance. Register
for Class #141399 at ParkPASS.org.
142649 18 & up 1 Class $10 6/2 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm
7:00-8:30pm
143749 18 & up 1 Class $10 7/14 Th 6:00pm-8:30pm Timothy, or Notes of an Abject Reptile
by Verlyn Klinkenborg
142651 18 & up 1 Class $10 7/28 Th 6:30pm-8:30pm This beautifully written novel captures the voice of
Timothy, a tortoise living in the garden of an 18th
142652 18 & up 1 Class $10 8/4 Th 4:00pm-6:00pm century British naturalist. Timothy's unique in-
sights on humans and the natural world raise many
142729 18 & up 1 Class $10 8/13 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm thought-provoking questions for our discussion.
Register for Class #141400 at ParkPASS.org.
142939 18 & up 1 Class $10 8/25 Th 7:00pm-9:00pm
Macroinvertebrates (macros) are animals without

backbones that are visible without magnification.
Macro identification is one method used to assess the
health of a stream. You'll learn to identify these small
creatures and about their habits and habitats, and Have fun, contribute to
come to appreciate how much they can tell us about your community and
the quality and health of our moving waters. Free for learn about nature while
LGNC and BNC volunteers; call BNC to register. volunteering at beautiful
143652 18 & up 1 Class $10 6/16 Th 5:30pm-7:30pm Brookside Nature Center. We need good people
(like you!) to fill these important volunteer positions:
Join our Naturalists as we create pictures of nature,

including animals, plants, birds and landscapes using
different art materials. Sign up for one program or all
four. All skill levels welcome; all materials provided.
141099 13 & up 1 Class $10 6/19 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm
141100 13 & up 1 Class $10 6/26 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm
141101 13 & up 1 Class $10 7/17 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm Let us know if you have a particular skill, but
no previous experience is needed—we provide
141102 13 & up 1 Class $10 7/24 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm on-the-job training. You'll need to submit a
volunteer application before training. Visit
www.ParksVolunteers.org and apply today!
Explore the stream and its banks looking for animals
Questions? Please contact Jenny Aley at (301) 962-
and learn how the stream got its shape.
1483 or email Jenny.Aley@MontgomeryParks.org
141352 18 & up 1 Class $5 8/21 Su 5:30pm-6:30pm
Locust Grove Nature Center
7777 Democracy Blvd. • Bethesda, MD 20817 • 301-765-8660 • LocustGroveNature.org
Call or visit our webpage for Nature Center hours. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk.
Ages 6–12
Locust Grove Nature Center
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Join a Park Naturalist to count the bats over Pine
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Lake—it's harder than it sounds! Learn about our
nine local bat species and try your hand with a bat
detector to eavesdrop on bats' ultrasonic calls.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week! Learn why plants Please register and pay for all participants (adults and
need bugs and bugs need plants. We'll look at form children). Meet at the Wheaton Dog Park parking lot
and function to learn how bumbling beetles, buzzing (off Orebaugh Ave., down the hill from the Ice Arena).
bees and hovering hummingbirds help our native 142727 5 & up 1 Class $2 8/25 Th 8:00pm-9:00pm
plants survive and thrive.
142714 5-10yrs 1 Class $6 6/24 F 10:00am-11:00am
Registration is required for all participants.

Explore outside as the daytime creatures turn in for
the evening, and nocturnal animals begin their day.
We'll walk through the forest and meadow and along Turtles are an ancient lineage of reptiles, and have
the stream. had a long time to become quietly fascinating. We'll
142707 6-12yrs 1 Class $4 7/20 W 7:00pm-8:00pm discuss turtle species, natural history, and literary
142708 6-12yrs 1 Class $4 8/17 W 7:00pm-8:00pm traditions. Meet at Brookside Nature Center, 1400
Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
142726 18 & up 1 Class FREE 8/13 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm
Registration for these programs is required for all

participants (children and adults). All children must be
Grow your world... accompanied by an adult unless otherwise noted.
Volunteer!
Look for a variety of dragonflies, butterflies and other
Join the team at insects during this leisurely morning walk on Blue
Locust Grove Nature Mash Nature Trail. Reservations required for all;
Explore wild Montgomery County with a Park Nat-
Center and put your no fee for adults. Meet at Zion Road parking area
uralist or a Natural Resource Specialist. Discover
skills to good use! (½ mile north of Zion Rd. and Brookville Rd.)
beautiful public places close to home, and learn
We're looking for... 142699 3 & up 1 Class $6 6/28 Tu 10:00am-11:30am
fascinating natural history from Park experts. All
programs are FREE and require registration. For di-
rections, print your ParkPASS confirmation receipt.
We'll beat the bushes looking for lesser-known insects
and of the fields and forest during this bugtastic hike.
Meet the many moths, bountiful beetles, and copious
crickets of the summer night. Please register and pay Join us on a beautiful 18-mile bike ride on Rock
for all participants (adults and children). Creek Trail to Lake Needwood. Riders must wear a
See p. 126 142716 5 & up 1 Class $2 7/14 Th 8:00pm-9:00pm helmet; bikes should be in good working condition.
for more info 142599 18 & up 1 Class Free 7/1 F 9:30am- 11:30am
Parks are more than playgrounds! Let your young-

sters discover the fun of a nature hike on this easy After looking for dragonflies and signs of beaver
loop through the picnic area. No registration re- around the pond at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park,
quired. Meet at Cabin John Regional Park playground we'll take a 2-3-mile hike together on the shady,
(near Cabin John miniature train, 7410 Tuckerman paved trails along Paint Branch Stream.
Lane/20852), and we'll go from there. 142600 All ages 1 Class Free 8/26 F 9:30am-11:30am
142722 All ages 1 Class FREE 8/11 Th 10:30am-11:30am
MontgomeryParks.org
Ages 1-6
We'll read a story together to learn about dragon-
flies, then take a walk to look for them in the park.
Come and discover the bustling world around the 142226 3-6yrs 1 Class $5 8/17 W 10:00am-11:00am
Meadowside Nature Center. Take a nature mini-hike,
and make a craft to take home.
142201 2-4yrs 1 Class $5 6/15 W 10:30am-11:15am We'll explore along the banks of the creek, have a
142202 2-4yrs 1 Class $5 7/6 W 10:30am-11:15am leaf race, and look for what's living near and in the
142203 2-4yrs 1 Class $5 7/27 W 10:30am-11:15am water. Wear old tennis shoes or water shoes.
142204 2-4yrs 1 Class $5 8/10 W 10:30am-11:15am 142228 6-12yrs 1 Class $5 8/24 W 1:00pm- 2:00pm
142205 2-4yrs 1 Class $5 8/24 W 10:30am-11:15am
Ages 1-17
Ages 6-12
Explore the stream with aquatic nets looking for
crayfish, fish, insects, and more! Wear old tennis
Young photographers are invited to explore, learn shoes or water shoes.
about, and capture the changes happening around 142225 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 8/16 Tu 12:30pm- 1:30pm
the forest and trails of Meadowside. We'll explore
different habitats and themes each session such
as plants, animals, and aquatic life. *Children must What makes an insect an insect? Find out as we ex-
bring a camera that they're comfortable using, with plore the park for some of these amazing creatures.
fully charged battery.* Naturalist: Lisa Droubi 142227 3-12yrs 1 Class $5 8/17 W 1:00pm- 2:00pm
142218 7-12yrs 1 Class $8 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 5:30pm
142219 7-12yrs 1 Class $8 7/16 Sa 9:30am-11:00am
142220 7-12yrs 1 Class $8 8/2 Tu 4:00pm- 5:30pm

Spend the afternoon discovering life in a stream!
Perform tests on temperature, speed and water Observe Meadowside's hawk, owl, vulture, and bald
eagle during their feeding time, and ask questions!
quality; and use aquatic nets to hunt for stream
Here's your chance to speak with a Naturalist about
critters that can tell us about our stream's health.
our birds of prey, and hear stories about Meadow-
*Please wear closed-toe shoes that you don't mind
side's own raptors. Meet at the Raptor Walkway
getting wet.*
behind the Nature Center. No reservations required.
142200 7-10yrs 1 Class $7 7/14 Th 2:00pm- 3:30pm
142212 2 & up 1 Class Free 6/11 Sa 12:00pm-12:30pm
Do you enjoy watching wildlife? If so, you're already 142215 2 & up 1 Class Free 7/16 Sa 12:00pm-12:30pm
a naturalist. Join us on a search for wildlife in our 142216 2 & up 1 Class Free 8/13 Sa 12:00pm-12:30pm
forests, meadows, streams and ponds-after we learn 142217 2 & up 1 Class Free 8/20 Sa 12:00pm-12:30pm
how to identify the poisonous plants and animals
found in our area. Please dress for the outdoors.
Naturalist: Glenn Rice Modern-day treasure hunting happens right here
142206 6-10yrs 1 Class $25 7/23 Sa 9:30am-12:00pm in our parks! Geocaches are hidden containers that
you track down using GPS units. Learn how to use a
GPS unit and spend the afternoon on a geocaching
We'll read a story to learn about grasshoppers, then adventure around Meadowside Nature Center. Long
take a walk to look for them in the park. pants and sturdy shoes are recommended for this
142224 3-6yrs 1 Class $5 8/16 Tu 10:00am-11:00am "treasure" hike. Bring a GPS unit if you have one; or
borrow one of ours if you don't.
142221 8 & up 1 Class $8 6/11 Sa 9:30am-11:30am
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Spend an evening around Meadowside’s campfire
ring to enjoy tasty toasted marshmallows and a short
film. We'll supply the marshmallows and graham
crackers, you bring your chocolate of choice, and we'll Honey bees are important crop pollinators in many
make s’mores! Please register and pay for all partici- countries, including the U.S. However, the rate at
pants (adults and children). which managed colonies fail to survive
(12 min.) the winter has increased dramatically
142208 3 & up 1 Class $3 6/16 Th 8:00pm- 9:00pm in recent years, without any unifying
(12 min.) explanation. We will discuss how
142209 3 & up 1 Class $3 6/30 Th 8:00pm- 9:00pm advances in the field of genomics
(20 min.) have been used to snoop out pos-
142210 3 & up 1 Class $3 7/21 Th 7:30pm- 8:30pm sible causes of colony collapse dis-
(25 min.) order and better understand other bee
142211 3 & up 1 Class $3 8/4 Th 7:30pm- 8:30pm diseases. This will include a basic primer on what
genomics is and why it has had a profound impact
on biology in recent years. We will also learn about
Woof! This campfire is going to the dogs! Spend the the current hypotheses for bee declines that are
evening under the stars enjoying a traditional camp- being tested. Speaker: Scott Cornman, Postdoctoral
fire with your furry family pet. Learn about your dog's Scientist, Bee Research Lab, United States Depart-
closest relative, the coyote, and enjoy a short film ment of Agriculture -Agricultural Research Services
and marshmallow roasting. We'll supply marshmal- 143250 18 & up 1 Class Free 7/13 W 6:30pm- 8:30pm
lows and graham crackers, you bring your chocolate
of choice, and we'll make s'mores. Treats will be sup-
plied for our four-footed friends as well! Dogs must
be on-leash and well-mannered around people and Protecting the diverse and sensitive natural environ-
other dogs, with up-to-date shots. Please register and ment that will be traversed by the Intercounty Con-
pay for all (except your pets!). nector (ICC) requires extraordinary focus and effort.
142222 3 & up 1 Class $3 7/12 Tu 7:30pm- 8:30pm This is why the ICC's $370 million environmental
program—more than 15% of the project's estimated
cost—is both unprecedented in scope and cutting
Age 18 and up edge in approach. Approximately $97 million will
be spent on approximately 50 stream restoration,
wetland creation, and stormwater management
Spend an evening with researchers and conservation- projects that are part of the ICC's Environmental
ists for an intriguing lecture series focused on local Stewardship and Compensatory Mitigation efforts.
nature and conservation topics. Lectures are held Learn more about these efforts and how state, lo-
at Meadowside Nature Center. Check-in and refresh- cal, and federal agencies have collaborated on these
ments at 6:30pm; lecture begins at 7:00pm. Free. projects to help protect and restore Montgomery
Registration is required. County's valuable natural resources. Speaker: Jai
Cole, Aquatic Ecologist, Montgomery County Parks
143252 18 & up 1 Class Free 8/3 W 6:30pm- 8:30pm
In the 11 years since West Nile virus (WNV)
emerged in New York City in 1999, it has spread Come and experience the sights and sounds
across North, Central, and South America, and into along the Rock Creek Stream Valley.
the Caribbean, causing over 20,000 documented We'll start our hike from Mead-
human infections and 1,000 deaths. Our research owside Nature Center
aims to determine how human land use (deforesta- walking along the
tion and urbanization) affects WNV transmission. rocky outcroppings of
Understanding the influence of urbanization on vi- the stream bed before
rus transmission is critical to improving surveillance heading through our
and control programs and ultimately reducing the meadows to Lake Frank.
impact of this virus on human and wildlife health. Along the way we'll take in
Our research includes studying mosquitoes, the seasonal wildflowers, ferns and
birds, mammals and microclimates across a set of birds. Hike is approximately three miles
sites that spans a gradient from intact forest to long, across both sloped and flat terrain.
downtown urban centers in Washington, D.C. and Naturalist: Glenn Rice
Baltimore. Speaker: A. Marm Kilpatrick, Assistant 142199 18 & up 1 Class Free 8/26 F 9:30am-11:30am
Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz.
143249 18 & up 1 Class Free 6/1 W 6:30pm- 8:30pm
Explore wild Montgomery County with a Montgomery Parks Naturalist or Natural Resource Specialist!
Discover beautiful public places close to home, and learn fascinating natural history from Park experts.
All programs are free and require advance registration. Register online at www.ParkPASS.org
For directions to the meeting spots, print your ParkPASS registration confirmation receipt.
South Germantown
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18045 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841 | www.SGDrivingRange.com
Facility Phone: 301-670-4670 • For class information, call Golf 4 Kids at 301-442-6799
Range
k Want to learn or brush up on your golf skills, but can't 140525 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/5 Su 8:00am-9:00am
ide bac
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cover f Range Every weekend we'll teach you a different golf skill. 140527 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/19 Su 8:00am-9:00am
Dr iving ils! The schedule varies, but we'll definitely cover chip- 140528 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/26 Su 8:00am-9:00am
de t a ping, putting, pitching, full swing, and more through- 140529 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/3 Su 8:00am-9:00am
out the summer. You'll get personalized instruction, 140530 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/10 Su 8:00am-9:00am
use all the golf balls you need, and can borrow a club 140531 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/17 Su 8:00am-9:00am
if you need one. Saturday Clinics are open to all junior 140532 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/24 Su 8:00am-9:00am
golfers; Sundays are for girls only! 140533 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/31 Su 8:00am-9:00am
140546 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/7 Su 8:00am-9:00am
140547 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/14 Su 8:00am-9:00am
140508 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/4 Sa 9:00am-10:00am 140548 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/21 Su 8:00am-9:00am
140509 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/11 Sa 9:00am-10:00am 140549 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/28 Su 8:00am-9:00am
140510 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/18 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
140511 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/25 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
140512 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/9 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
Put a little "swing" in your summer! M-Th, we'll work
140513 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/16 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
on drills at the Driving Range: chipping, full swing,
140514 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/23 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
bunker play, pitch shots and putting. On Friday, meet
140515 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/30 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
at SG Driving Range at 8:30am and we'll go to a near-
140538 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/6 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
by golf course to play a 9-hole tournament. (Friday
140539 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/13 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
camp 8:30am-1:00pm.) Camp includes pro instruction,
140540 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/20 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
video swing analysis with personal DVD; golf balls,
140541 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/27 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
tees, divot repair tool and camp T-shirt and hat.
139757 6-16yrs 5 Classes $225 6/27 M-F 9am-11:30am
140525 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/5 Su 9:00am-10:00am 139758 6-16yrs 5 Classes $225 7/4 M-F 9am-11:30am
140528 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/26 Su 9:00am-10:00am
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great instruction! Join 140530 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/10 Su 9:00am-10:00am
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golf instruction expe- 140533 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/31 Su 9:00am-10:00am course), as well as other activities like a visit to SG
rience!) and his team 140546 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/7 Su 9:00am-10:00am Splash Playground and Mini-Golf, and more.
of Golf 4 Kids Acad- 140547 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/14 Su 9:00am-10:00am 139749 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 6/27 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
emy instructors at 140548 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/21 Su 9:00am-10:00am 139750 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 7/4 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
the refurbished South 140549 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/28 Su 9:00am-10:00am 139751 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 7/18 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
Germantown Driving 139752 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 7/25 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
Range for top-flight 139753 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 8/8 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
professional golf 140499 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/4 Sa 8:00am-9:00am 139754 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 8/15 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
instruction. 140500 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/11 Sa 8:00am-9:00am 139755 6-16yrs 5 Classes $175 8/22 M-F 11:30am- 4pm
140501 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/18 Sa 8:00am-9:00am
All classes and camps
140502 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 6/25 Sa 8:00am-9:00am This camp is designed for intermediate to advanced-
feature a 5:1 teacher/
140503 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/2 Sa 8:00am-9:00am level golfer. We'll work on chipping, full swing, bunker
student ratio, provid-
ing a high level of per- 140504 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/9 Sa 8:00am-9:00am play, pitch shots and putting at the Driving Range
sonalized attention. 140505 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/16 Sa 8:00am-9:00am in the morning, then in the afternoon play a 9-hole
140506 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/23 Sa 8:00am-9:00am tournament at a local golf course, and work on course
140507 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 7/30 Sa 8:00am-9:00am management, decision-making, and other strategic
140534 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/6 Sa 8:00am-9:00am aspects of golf. Each camper receives professional
140535 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/13 Sa 8:00am-9:00am instruction, video swing analysis and personal DVD,
140536 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/20 Sa 8:00am-9:00am golf balls, tees, divot repair tool, camp T-shirt and hat!
140537 5-15yrs 1 Class $25 8/27 Sa 8:00am-9:00am 139764 10 & up 5 Classes $425 8/1 M-F 9am-4pm

SummerFun
at South Germantown
splash Playground & Mini-Golf Party
at the
Mini GOLf
splash Playground
Are you a mini-golf pro? Our challenging 18-hole
A great place for a summer party!
course will test your talent. $5 per round per person
Rent a tent with picnic seating, get a
Splash & Golf Combo pass for everyone Come-Backer
SPLASh PARk
($7.50 for 1 round of golf and a full-day Golf Card
Wet and wonderful fun for kids of all ages! 36-foot
pass to the Splash Park). Play 4 rounds,
water maze, massive waterfall and water tunnel,
Large Tent: Seats 75-100; $50/hour get the 5th fREE
water animals, rainforest and more. Ask for your
Medium Tent: Seats 35; $40/hour
Splash all day for $5 Check availability of tents online at ParkPASS.org, free card!
then call 301-670-4680 and ask for a manager.
We’ll confirm availability of your date, and
New! hold it for 24 hours.
Family
Memberships
Get unlimited admissions
for a family of four—just $95
for the season! Group and
discount rates available,
too—check the web
for details.
Mini-Golf
splash-a-Thon!
Monday, July 4,
10am-8pm
$6 for 2 rounds of
mini-golf & all you
can splash
Hours both Splash Playground & Mini-Golf

Memorial Day Wknd (May 28-30): Open 10am-7pm
May 31-June 12: Open Sats & Suns, 10am-7pm
June 13-August 28: Open daily, 10am-7pm
Labor Day Wknd (Sept. 3-5): Open 10am-7pm
10856 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841

301-670-4680 | www.splashandGolf.com
Summerat theLake
in Montgomery Parks
d
A Better Lake Needwoo Kids’ Fishing Day!
in the Works ck Creek re-
Saturday, June 11 | 8:30-10:30am
get in on the fishy fun! we’ll give a free cane pole
needwood in ro
rOCk Ville, MD – lake s. in or- to the first 25 kids who register, and prizes for
ddle of major renovation
gional park is in the mi years the boys and girls who catch the biggest, small-
iment deposited over the
der to clear out the sed ed then
, est, and greatest number of fish. kids will learn
-acre lake will be dredg
from rock Creek, the 75 eper (bet- how to bait a hook with worms, put their line in
ed, the lake will be de
refilled. when complet ality will
the water, and pull those fish in. we’ll also talk
fun!), and the water qu
ter boating, fishing and about the kinds of fish that swim in this lake, what they like to eat, and
the best way to catch them. you’ll receive an email if you are one of the
improve, too.
lled, lake first 25 registrants; otherwise
leted and the lake is refi
Until dredging is comp ke need- bring your fishing pole! Meet SPECIAL ONE-TIME OFFER
sed to boating, and la
needwood will be clo s, boat at the boat dock at black Hill for lake needwood customers:
sed (no mooring passe
wood boats will be clo the picnic
boats. Visit www.parkpaSS.org Show your lake needwood
pontoon boat tours). “Captain’s Club” card and get
rentals or permits, or essible.
and register for class #144850.
near the lake are still acc For ages 3-15, $8 per person $5 off a boat rental at black Hill
areas and playgrounds boats! (one use per card)
the spring
will continue through
the dredging project the website
of 2011. please visit
and possibly summer ho pe you’ll Opening Day: Saturday, April 30
the meantime, we
for project updates. in l bo ats in Hours of Operation:
ca lake and black Hil
visit beautiful little Sene st of la ke May & SepteMber, Saturdays & Sundays: 6:30 am - 6pm
ly 15 miles northwe
boyds, MD (approximate MeMOrial Day - labOr Day
needwood). • tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
• Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 6:30am - 6pm
• Closed Mondays, except Mon. holidays: open 6:30am-6pm
What to Do @ Black Hill Boats

• rent a kayak, CanOe Or rOwbOat—
just $8 an hour, or $27.50 for a whole day
• Fish for largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie,
and tiger muskie
• take a self-guided 12-station tour of little Seneca lake!
pick up a black Hill water trail guide at the boathouse.
• night fishing wednesday, May 18, June 15, July 13,
August 10 & September 14
• take a pontoon boat guided nature tour of the lake
osed for dredging

blaCk Hill regiOnal park
Lake Needwood cl 20920 lake ridge Drive
boyds, MD 20841
at S
la ke neeDwO OD bO boathouse: 301-528-3466
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rock Creek regional par www.BlackHillBoats.com
Circle
15700 needwood lake
rockville, MD 20855
112 ww w.LakeNeedwo
odBoats.com www.MontgomeryParks.org
MontgomeryParks.org
Cabin John Ice Rink Wheaton Ice Arena

10610 Westlake Drive 11717 Orebaugh Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852 Wheaton, MD 20902
301-765-8620 301-905-3000
CabinJohnIce.com WheatonIceArena.com
• For JUNE classes: June 14/15*- June 20 • There are no make-ups or refunds for missed lessons.
• For AUGUST classes: June 29/30*- August 8. • Please read course descriptions carefully, and select
courses that match students’ ability and experience.
• Beginning June 21 (for June classes)
• Both rinks will be closed May 28—May 30,
and August 9 (for August classes), you'll need to
July 2—4, and September 3—5. Wheaton Ice Arena
register in person at the rink offering your class. will close for maintenance June 13-19. Both rinks will
• Transfer requests will incur a $5 processing fee. be open Friday, May 27, but no classes will be held.
• Online at www.ParkPASS.org • Six 30- or 45-minute lessons, depending on the class.

• By phone (automated) at 301-670-6858 • A practice card good for admission to 6 or 9 prac-
(have your ParkPASS account information handy). tice sessions (depending on the class) during public
• In person at the rinks until 9pm daily (no phone skating sessions. Practice cards are valid during the
registrations can be taken at the rinks). 6-week lesson period until the start of the next
• Mail registration form and payment to the rinks. lesson period. Practice cards are non-transferable,
(Checks/money orders only; no cash or credit cards) non-refundable, and lost cards cannot be replaced.
• Use of rental skates for lessons and practices.
Prerequisite:Tot 1
Learn two-foot jump in place, forward swizzles (mov-
The Tot curriculum is designed for children ages 3-4
ing and standing still), two-foot glide, and backwards
who would like to gain skating experience. Classes
wiggling. Bicycle helmets recommended.
cover falling down and getting up, marching, swizzles,
two-foot glide and snow plow stop. Bicycle helmets Cabin John Ice Rink
strongly recommended for beginners. 141654 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:30am-10:00am
141676 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 4:30pm- 5:00pm
142906 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:15am-10:45am
Learn the proper way to fall down and stand up, 141709 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm
143052 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 9:30am-10:00am • Wear one pair
march in place, and march while moving and gliding. of thin socks
Proper skate fitting will be covered also. 143166 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/12 F 4:30pm- 5:00pm
143202 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:00am • Wear a hat and
Cabin John Ice Rink gloves for safety
143229 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:30am-12:00pm
141649 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:00am- 9:30am
Wheaton Ice Arena • Arrive at the rink
141650 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 4:00pm- 4:30pm
142157 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15p 15-20 minutes early.
142931 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 9:15am- 9:45am
141675 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 4:00pm- 4:30pm • Helmets are highly
142905 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:15am-10:45am Prerequisite: Tot 2 recommended for
141707 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm Learn backward swizzles, one-foot glides, push and beginning skaters.
143051 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 9:00am- 9:30am glide stroking, and stopping. • Pick up your
143106 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 4:00pm- 4:30pm Cabin John Ice Rink practice card at
143120 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 9:00am- 9:30am 141655 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:30am-10:00am the front desk.
143163 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/12 F 4:00pm- 4:30pm 142849 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am • Pick up your
143201 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:00am 143053 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 9:30am-10:00am skates at the skate
143228 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:30am-12:00pm 143203 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 11:00am-11:30am exchange. Ask for
Wheaton Ice Arena skates one size
142153 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm smaller than your
142154 3-4yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:45pm- 3:15pm sneaker size. You'll
142155 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 12:30pm- 1:00pm have better balance
and protection
142156 3-4yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:15am-11:45am
against injuries!
*Browse the
June 14 & new eGuide registration
29 opening and registerdates
for Montgomery Parks classes
are for Montgomery online!
County Visit www.ParkPASS.org
residents; June 15 & 30 registration open to all.
(cont.)
Skating is fun, and great exercise for you and your Wheaton Ice Arena
child! This class teaches toddlers (ages 3-5) beginning 142160 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm
skating skills, with Mom or Dad right there to help 142158 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm
them feel safe. We’ll teach your child how to fall down 142159 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm
and get up, march, and march while moving on the ice. 142163 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm
You’ll need basic skating skills to participate with your 142161 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 12:30pm- 1:00pm
child on ice. Bicycle helmets recommended. Fee covers 142162 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:45am-12:15pm
one child and one parent; register child only.
Cabin John Ice Rink (Level 1)
141651 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:00am- 9:30am Cabin John Ice Rink
142930 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 9:15am- 9:45am 141658 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 4:00pm- 4:30pm
142904 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 142936 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm
142903 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:15am-10:45am 141672 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 10:00am-10:30am
141706 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm 141671 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 4:00pm- 4:30pm
141708 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm 142804 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am
143049 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 9:00am- 9:30am 142920 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am
143118 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 9:00am- 9:30am 142921 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 12:45pm- 1:15pm
143199 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:00am 141704 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 1:30pm
143200 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm 141705 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm
143227 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:30am-12:00pm 142755 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm
Wheaton Ice Arena 143057 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 4:00pm- 4:30pm
142149 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm 143122 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 9:30am-10:00am
142150 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:45pm- 3:15pm 143126 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm
142151 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 1:00pm- 1:30pm 143159 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/12 F 4:00pm- 4:30pm
142152 3-5yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 11:15am-11:45am 143206 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am
143231 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm
(Level 1) Wheaton Ice Arena
Pre-Alpha classes are designed for beginners, or peo- 142166 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm
ple with minimal ice skating experience, age four and 142164 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm
up. Learn how to properly tie and fit skates, fall down 142165 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm
and get up, march and glide on two feet, swizzle for- 142169 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm
ward and in place, hop, and wiggle backward. 142167 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 12:30pm- 1:00pm
(Level 1)
Cabin John Ice Rink (Level 1)
141652 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:00am- 9:30am Cabin John Ice Rink
141657 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 4:00pm- 4:30pm 141679 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 7:00pm- 7:30pm
142935 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm 143151 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 7:00pm- 7:30pm
141669 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 10:00am-10:30am Wheaton Ice Arena
141670 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 4:00pm- 4:30pm 142170 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am
142803 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 142171 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 1:45pm- 2:15pm
142919 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 12:45am- 1:15am
141702 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm
142754 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm
143055 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 9:00am- 9:30am
143121 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 9:30am-10:00am
143125 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm
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(Level 2) (Level 3)
Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha (Level 1) Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha Plus (Level 2)
Learn one-foot glides, forward swizzles with a Learn forward stroking, forward one-foot pumping
two-foot glide, backward swizzles, two-foot turns, and edges on the circle, forward crossovers, backward
alternating one-foot pumping, and snowplow stops. swizzles to two-foot and one-foot glides, and an
optional two-foot spin.
(Level 2)
Cabin John Ice Rink
141653 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 9:30am-10:00am Cabin John Ice Rink
141656 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 4:30pm- 5:00pm 141681 All Ages 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 7:30pm- 8:00pm
142932 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm 143153 All Ages 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 7:30pm- 8:00pm
142850 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am (Level 3)
142922 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am Cabin John Ice Rink
141701 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm 141660 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 4:30pm- 5:00pm
142751 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 4:30pm 142934 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm
143056 4-6yrs 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 9:30am-10:00am 141677 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 5:00pm- 5:30pm
143059 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 4:30pm- 5:00pm 142805 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am
143123 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm 142924 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am
143164 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/12 F 4:30pm- 5:00pm 141710 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm
143208 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 142750 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 4:30pm
143209 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm 143061 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 5:00pm- 5:45pm
143232 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm 143167 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/12 F 5:00pm- 5:45pm
Wheaton Ice Arena 143212 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am
142174 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 5:30pm- 6:00pm 143236 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/14 Su 1:15pm- 2:00pm
142172 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am Wheaton Ice Arena
142173 4-6yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm 142188 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm
142175 4-6yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 1:00pm- 1:30pm 142187 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm
(Level 2)
(Level 4)
Cabin John Ice Rink Prerequisite: Alpha (Level 3)
142933 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 4:00pm- 4:30pm Learn backward stroking, backward one-foot glides,
141674 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 4:30pm- 5:00pm back pumping on the circle, backward crossovers,
142899 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am moving forward to backward two-foot turn, and
142923 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am hockey stops. Review forward crossovers, and begin
141699 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm consecutive forward outside edges on a line.
142756 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:30pm- 5:00pm (Level 4)
143060 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/10 W 4:30pm- 5:00pm Cabin John Ice Rink
143165 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/12 F 4:30pm- 5:00pm 143155 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 7:30pm- 8:00pm
143211 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 11:30am-12:00pm (Level 4)
143233 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm Cabin John Ice Rink
Wheaton Ice Arena 141661 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 5:00pm- 5:30pm
142178 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am 141678 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/24 F 5:00pm- 5:30pm
142179 6-12yrs 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 2:30pm 142900 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am
142181 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 1:00pm- 1:30pm 141711 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:00pm-12:30pm
142182 6-12yrs 3 Classes $48 8/14 Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm 142749 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 4:30pm
143065 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 5:00pm- 5:45pm
(Level 2) 143168 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/12 F 5:00pm- 5:45pm
Cabin John Ice Rink 143213 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am
141680 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 7:00pm- 7:30pm 143237 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/14 Su 1:15pm- 2:00pm
143152 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 7:00pm- 7:30pm Wheaton Ice Arena
Wheaton Ice Arena 142191 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm
142184 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am 142189 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am
142185 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 1:45pm- 2:15pm 142190 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm
What could
Browse be "cooler"
the new eGuide than ice skating
and register for in the summer?
Montgomery Come
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and learn to skate. 115
(Level 5)
Prerequisite: Beta (Level 4)
Complete forward outside edges on the line, forward Prerequisite: Delta (Level 6)
outside 3-turns, backward outside and inside edges
This course bridges the gap between basic group lesson
on the circle, and backward stopping. Skills for figure
skills and Freestyle skating. Advanced forward stroking,
skaters: two-foot to one-foot spin, side toe-hop, and
backward outside edges on the line, mohawks, one-
forward inside pivots.
foot spins with crossed-leg position, moving forward
outside and inside three-turns, mazurka, landing posi-
(Level 5)
tions, waltz jumps, and freestyle etiquette will be cov-
Cabin John Ice Rink ered. Emphasis on edges and flow between elements.
141683 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 8:00pm- 8:30pm
Cabin John Ice Rink
141664 5 & up 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 5:30pm- 6:00pm
142910 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 10:30am-11:15am
(Level 5)
143068 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 5:45pm- 6:30pm
Cabin John Ice Rink 143216 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am
141662 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 5:00pm- 5:30pm
Wheaton Ice Arena
142901 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am
142926 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm
141712 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 12:30pm- 1:00pm
Prerequisite: Intro to Freestyle
143066 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 5:00pm- 5:45pm
143169 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/12 F 5:00pm- 5:45pm Having trouble with scratch spins? This class will help
143214 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am you master them! Take it alongside a Freestyle class.
143235 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/14 Su 12:30pm- 1:15pm Cabin John Ice Rink
142194 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm 142766 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 8:15pm- 8:45pm
142192 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am 143225 4 & up 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:00am
Build stamina and strength and take your skating to the
(Level 6) next level! Coaches will provide variations on exercises
Prerequisite: Gamma (Level 5) so you can adapt them to your level and ability.
Learn backward to forward two-foot turns, forward Cabin John Ice Rink
inside three-turns, forward inside edges on the line, 143251 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am
T-stops, lunges, and review of forward and backward Wheaton Ice Arena
crossovers. Skills for figure skaters: bunny-hops, spi- 145249 4 & up 6 classes $48 6/26 Su 1:45pm-2:00pm
ral, shoot the duck or lunge, and ballet jump.
(Level 6)
Cabin John Ice Rink Skills covered: 10-step mohawk sequence, forward and
141684 12 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 8:00pm- 8:30pm backward crossover patterns in a figure 8, backward
143157 12 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 8:00pm- 8:30pm inside edges on a line, intro to a backward outside
three-turn, advanced forward one-foot (scratch) spin,
(Level 6) half-flip, and waltz jump from backward crossovers.
Cabin John Ice Rink Cabin John Ice Rink
141663 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/22 W 5:00pm- 5:30pm 142909 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm
142902 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:45am-10:15am 142765 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/28 Tu 7:30pm- 8:15pm
142927 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm 143069 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 6:45pm- 7:30pm
141713 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:30pm- 2:00pm 143219 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm
143067 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 5:45pm- 6:30pm Wheaton Ice Arena
143215 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am 142703 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm
Wheaton Ice Arena Prerequisite: Freestyle 1
142197 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm Learn forward spirals from outside and inside edges,
142195 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am waltz-jump combination sequence, toe-loop, half-lutz,
142196 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm beginning back spin, and backward outside three-turn.
Ice dancing skills will also be covered.
Cabin John Ice Rink
141665 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/22 W 6:15pm- 7:00pm
143070 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 6:45pm- 7:30pm
Wheaton Ice Arena
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Prerequisite: Freestyle 2
Learn the waltz eight, backward inside three-turns,
a salchow, a new waltz jump combination sequence,
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forward swing rolls, and master the back spin.
Cabin John Ice Rink
141666 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/22 W 7:00pm- 7:45pm Prerequisite: Delta (Level 5) or higher
142912 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Work on power, edge quality, extension of line and
143102 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 7:30pm- 8:15pm quick, precise skating movements, and USFS moves in
143221 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm the field patterns.
Wheaton Ice Arena
Cabin John Ice Rink
Prerequisite: Freestyle 3 142907 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 10:30am-11:15am
Learn forward power three-turns, backward progres- 143223 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:15am
sive chasse sequence, loop jump, sit spin, and back- Wheaton Ice Arena
ward spirals (both feet, both edges). 142712 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm
Cabin John Ice Rink
141667 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/22 W 7:45pm- 8:30pm
142913 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm Prerequisite: Moves/Edges, Beginner; or Freestyle 1 or 2
143103 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 7:30pm- 8:15pm Cabin John Ice Rink
143222 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 11:15am-12:00pm 142908 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 10:30am-11:15am
Prerequisite: Freestyle 4 Prerequisite: Moves/Edges, Beginner; or Freestyle 1 or 2

Learn the backward mohawk sequence, a spiral Wheaton Ice Arena
sequence, waltz, loop jump combination, flip jump, 142713 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:45pm- 7:15pm
camel spin, and forward to backward spin.
Cabin John Ice Rink
142914 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 10:30am-11:15am Prerequisite: Moves/Edges, Beginner; or Freestyle 1 or 2
143217 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:15am Wheaton Ice Arena
You know how to skate, and you’re working on your
Prerequisite: Freestyle 5 or instructor’s permission technical skills in other classes. Now learn to put your
The primary focus of this course is the walk- moves to music, and create a skating program!
through, preparation, and execution of the axel jump. Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink 142928 6 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 12:15pm-12:45pm
Prerequisite: Gamma level or equivalent skating ability
Prerequisite: Freestyle 4 Learn how figure eights and figures technique from
This course is for the advanced Freestyle student, days gone by can help you master the fundamentals of
and focuses on a combination of the Freestyle 5 and freestyle and field moves.
Freestyle 6 curriculum. Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink 142929 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/23 Th 8:30am- 9:15am
141668 5 & up 6 Classes $144 6/22 W 8:30pm- 9:15pm
143105 5 & up 3 Classes $72 8/10 W 8:15pm- 9:00pm
Prerequisite: Passed Beta, or instructor’s recommendation
Prerequisite: Freestyle 5 Love to skate and be part of a team? Come try Synchro-
Learn alternating back crossovers to back outside ex- nized Skating! Learn synchronized skating skills through
tension, five-step mohawk sequence, loop-loop jump five basic elements: circles, blocks, lines, wheels, and
combo, lutz, axel walk-through and prep, split jump/ intersections while skating connected. We’ll also go
stag jump/falling leaf, and camel-sit spin combo. over moves and edges, and elements of a synchronized
Cabin John Ice Rink skating program. No synchronized skating experience
142915 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 10:30am-11:15am or try-outs required.
143218 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 10:30am-11:15am Cabin John Ice Rink
Wheaton Ice Arena 142764 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 7:00pm- 7:30pm
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Prerequisite: Passed Tot 1 or 2 Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha Plus in hockey skates
What’s more fun than learning to pass the puck to Forward skating with recovery alternating feet,
Mom or Dad? This is a great introduction to hockey forward C-cuts on a circle, forward crossovers, one-
for parents and their children (ages 3-5). Basic skating foot snowplow stop, back swizzles with a two-foot
and stick handling skills will be covered. Equipment glide, intro to back C-cuts, forward crossovers on a
required: Bike helmet (or caged hockey helmet), knee figure eight and forward edges. Equipment required:
pads, elbow pads and any type of gloves. Rental Caged helmet, flat stick, hockey gloves, hockey skates
hockey skates are available; sticks provided. Register (rentals available), elbow pads, shin guards and cup.
only the child; fee covers one child and one parent. Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink 142779 8-13yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am
142800 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am 143176 8-13yrs 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am
Wheaton Ice Arena Wheaton Ice Arena
142717 3-5yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 10:45am-11:15am 142720 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm
Need equipment? See box at left with the Caps logo!
Thanks to the Washington Capitals, Wheaton Ice

Prerequisite: Passed Alpha or above in hockey skates
Arena has a supply of hockey equipment for use at no
We'll cover back C-cuts with a glide, back skating, back
cost for their 6-week Hockey 1 or Hockey 2 class-
crossovers on a circle and straight down the ice, hock-
es. Equipment fits kids age 4-6
ey stops, back V-stops, power turns, two-foot 3-turn
and 6-8, and includes shoulder
and backward one-foot glide. Equipment required:
pads, hockey pants and
Caged helmet, flat stick, hockey gloves, hockey skates
gloves, elbow
(rentals available), elbow pads, shin guards and cup.
pads, shin guards, and
W h ea Cabin John Ice Rink
adjustable helmet. Please contact Ice Aretnon 142777 8-13yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am
rink to confirm correct sizing. You'll a
only 143174 8-13yrs 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am
return all equipment after each class, and
pick it up again before your next class. Wheaton Ice Arena
Supply is limited; use the ParkPASS nubmers below to 142721 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/26 Su 1:45pm- 2:30pm
register for equipment after you register for Hockey 1
or 2 at Wheaton Ice Arena.
Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha Plus
Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating, including
Wheaton Ice Arena forward and backward crossovers, stops, stick han-
142724 4-10yrs 6 Classes FREE 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am dling and passing. Full gear required (hockey pants/
142725 4-10yrs 6 Classes FREE 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 2:00pm shoulder pads optional); rental hockey skates available.
Cabin John Ice Rink
142799 4-10yrs 6 Classes FREE 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am 143154 12 & up 3 Classes $72 8/11 Th 8:30pm- 9:15pm
142802 4-10yrs 6 Classes FREE 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 2:00pm
Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha or Tot 3 in hockey skates

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha in hockey skates We’ll teach kids how to hold the stick correctly, stand
Learn forward stroking, one-foot stride with recov- in place and hop, forward skating using both feet with
ery, forward two-foot swizzles with a glide, one-foot a glide, snowplow stop, beginning pushing off inside
glides, walking crossovers, snowplow stop, backward edge, forward swizzles, back wiggles, one-foot glide
swizzles, forward C-cuts and one-foot stride on a and falling down/standing up quickly. Equipment
circle. Equipment required: Caged helmet, elbow required: Caged helmet, elbow pads and knee pads
and knee pads (rollerblading pads okay), gloves, cup, (rollerblading pads okay), gloves, cup, hockey skates
hockey skates (rentals available). Optional equip- (rentals available). Optional equipment: flat stick,
ment: Flat stick, hockey gloves and shin guards. hockey gloves and shin guards.
142778 8-13yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am 142801 4-8yrs 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am
a FR E E n 142757 4-8yrs 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 5:00pm- 5:30pm
Get to 143175 8-13yrs 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am
hi n g y 143127 4-8yrs 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 4:30pm- 5:00pm
Was ls jerse p
i t a n u Wheaton Ice Arena 143179 4-8yrs 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 9:15am- 9:45am
C ap o u s i g t
ny 1a 142719 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 11:15am-11:45am
whe ockey
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for heaton! Need equipment? See box above with the Caps logo!
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Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha Plus

in hockey skates, or Mitey Mites 1 Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha or Mitey Mites 1 or Hockey 1
We'll cover one-foot stride, one-foot snowplow stops, Class will focus on stance, stick length, stick curve/lie
forward crossover walks, one-foot glides, forward preferences, stick taping, hand and foot positioning,
swizzles with glide in-between, back swizzles, and weight transfer, stickhandling while swizzling/c-cut-
introduction to forward C-cuts. Equipment required: ting. Full gear and caged hockey helmet required. No
Caged helmet, flat stick, hockey gloves, hockey skates game playing experience required.
(rentals available), elbow pads, knee pads and cup.
143177 4-8yrs 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am All passing/shooting classes will focus on stance;
stick length, curve/lie preferences, and taping; hand
and foot positioning; and weight transfer. Full gear
Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 2 and caged hockey helmet required. No game playing
Mitey Mites 3 covers back swizzles with a two-foot experience required.
glide, introduction to forward power turn, forward C-
cut, forward crossovers, hockey stop introduction, in-
troduction to backward C-cuts, and backward skating. Prerequisite: Pre-Alpha or Mitey Mites 1 or Hockey 1
Equipment required: Caged helmet, flat stick, hockey Emphasis on passing/shooting from a stand-still
gloves, hockey skates (rentals available), elbow pads, position.
knee pads, shin guards, hockey pants and cup. Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Ice Rink 142940 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm
142949 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/23 Th 5:30pm- 6:15pm 142999 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/25 Sa 8:00am- 8:30am
142771 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am 143180 4 & up 3 Classes $48 8/13 Sa 8:00am- 8:30am
143130 4-8yrs 3 Classes $72 8/11 Th 5:30pm- 6:15pm Prerequisite:
143171 4-8yrs 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am Mitey Mites 1 or Hockey 1 or Begineer Passing/Shooting
Emphasis on passing and catching passes while moving,
saucer pass, wrist shot, backhand, and accuracy.
Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 3 Cabin John Ice Rink
We'll cover forward crossovers in a figure-8 pattern, 143000 4 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am
back C-cuts, back crossovers on a circle, hockey stop 143238 4 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 5:00pm- 5:30pm
and back V-stop. Equipment required: Caged helmet, 143181 4 & up 3 Classes $72 8/13 Sa 8:30am- 9:15am
flat stick, hockey gloves, hockey skates (rentals avail-
able), elbow pads, knee pads, shin guards, hockey
pants and cup. Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 2 or Hockey 2
Cabin John Ice Rink Interested in becoming a goalie? This introductory lev-
142950 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/23 Th 5:30pm- 6:15pm el course will teach you the basic skills. See equipment
142775 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am requirements for Mitey Mites and Hockey 3 classes.
142761 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/28 Tu 5:30pm- 6:15pm Cabin John Ice Rink
Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 4

We’ll cover forward power skating with proper Prerequisite: Alpha (Level 3) OR "Like" us on
strides, alternating forward crossovers, back cross- Passed Mitey Mites 2 or Hockey 2 Facebook!
overs in a figure-8 pattern and on a circle, forward Build on the fundamentals of hockey and take your
edges, two-foot turn, back inside mohawks, back- skating skills to the next level! We'll emphasize speed,
ward crossovers straight down the ice, and power quickness, power, and technique. Full gear required.
turns on proper edges. Equipment required: Caged Cabin John Ice Rink
helmet, curved blade on stick, hockey gloves, hockey 142952 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/23 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm
skates (rentals available), elbow pads, knee pads, shin 142763 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/28 Tu 6:15pm- 6:45pm
guards, hockey pants and cup. 143150 4 & up 3 Classes $48 8/11 Th 6:15pm- 6:45pm Visit
Cabin John Ice Rink Wheaton Ice Arena "Wheaton Ice Arena"
142951 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/23 Th 5:30pm- 6:15pm 142723 4 & up 6 Classes $96 6/26 Su 1:15pm- 1:45pm and/or
142776 4-8yrs 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 7:45am- 8:30am "Cabin John Ice Rink"
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store for the Skate Park, including classes, summer Entrance Fees
workshops, special events and more. Day Pass (1 Visit) $5.00
15-Visit Pass (FSP) $33.00
Instructors from American Inline Skating
teach our classes, all of which emphasize
skate park safety, and help skaters ride with
2011 Season Pass
confidence and within their ability/skill level.
(unlimited visits for one season) $85.00
Required equipment for all classes: Skate-
board, skateboard helmet, knee and elbow
Daily Equipment Rental Fees
pads, and water; wrist guards recommended.
Knee Pads $2.00
Classes cancelled by inclement
Elbow Pads $2.00
weather will be made up by adding
Helmet $2.00
an additional week. For instructional
All 3 Pieces $5.00
questions, please call 703-994-7617.
• The 15-Visit, 30-Visit and 45-Visit "Frequent
Skater" Passes (FSP) may be used by both you
GOODS! and your guests. You have to be there for
Geared for the youngest first-time skaters at begin- NEW your guests to use your pass.
ning skill levels; no prerequisite. Class will empha-
size skate park safety, and help skaters ride with • The 15-Visit, 30-Visit and 45-Visit "Frequent
confidence, within their ability/skill level. Instruc- Skater" Passes have no expiration date and are
tors from American Inline Skating will teach kids good from season to season until all visits are used.
how to push, ride, track turn, switch turn, ride fakie
• Lights should be up and working in early May.
and make a safe approach to ramps. Class includes
instruction and skateboard games. • Wireless access: Skaters may not care, but par-
Olney Manor Recreational Park ents waiting for their kids will be happy to hear that
143299 5-7yrs 6 Classes $42 6/19 Su 10:30am-11:00am there's wireless access at the Skate Park. Just get the
password to the network at the Skate Shack.
Extreme fun! Instructors from American Inline Skat-
ing will teach beginner riders how to push, ride,
tack turn, switch turn, ride fakie, and make a safe
approach to ramps. Class includes both instruction
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Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center Wheaton Indoor Tennis

at Cabin John Regional Park Wheaton Regional Park
7801 Democracy Blvd. 11715 Orebaugh Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20817 Wheaton, MD 20902
301-765-8650 301-905-3030
CabinJohnTennis.com WheatonTennis.com
Tailor-made for younger kids, QuickStart focuses on For parents and their 9- to 12-year-old children; see
letting them enjoy the experience of hitting balls “Parent & Child Tennis” for class description. Fee
back and forth. Classes use scaled-down courts and covers one parent and one child; register child only.
racquets, special balls, and a simplified scoring system,
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John
so kids can quickly learn the basic skills and principles
of the game. All classes include warm-up and cool-
140401 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/27 M 6:00pm- 7:00pm
down activities, skill review and practice, and a team
game that reinforces tennis skills and tactics.
Wheaton Indoor Tennis
140179 9-12yrs 6 Classes $126 6/25 Sa 12:00pm- 1:00pm
Wheaton Indoor Tennis Designed for students who have never played tennis.
140192 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 9:00am-10:00am Learn warm-up exercises, how to properly grip a
140191 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 10:00am-11:00am racquet, basic stroke technique and court etiquette.
Bring your 5-8 year-old and have fun learning funda- 140649 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
mental tennis skills together! We'll teach Beginner/ 140851 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 7/1 F 5:00pm- 6:00pm
Beginner Plus level skills and drills that can be contin- Wheaton Indoor Tennis
ued outside of class. Fee covers one parent and one 140126 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
child; please register the child only. 140125 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 12:00pm- 1:00pm
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 140123 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 5:00pm
140250 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 10:00am-11:00am OUTDOOR
140349 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/26 Su 12:00pm- 1:00pm 140121 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Classes
140399 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/27 M 6:00pm- 7:00pm Registration opens
140651 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 6:00pm- 7:00pm MAY 15
Wheaton Indoor Tennis Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John for Montgomery
140174 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/25 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm 140249 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 9:00am-10:00am County residents,
142399 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/25 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm 140115 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 4:00pm- 5:00pm May 16 to all.
140176 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/26 Su 3:00pm- 4:00pm 140117 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/26 Su 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140177 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/26 Su 4:00pm- 5:00pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis
142306 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/26 Su 12:00pm- 1:00pm 140120 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 10:00am-11:00am INDOOR Classes
140175 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 6/27 M 6:00pm- 7:00pm 143239 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/27 M 5:00pm- 6:00pm Registration opens
143602 5-8yrs 6 Classes $126 7/1 F 7:00pm- 8:00pm 140119 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 4:00pm- 5:00pm JUNE 14
for Montgomery
County residents,
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John and JUNE 15 to all.
140601 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/28 Tu 7:00pm- 8:00pm No registrations
Wheaton Indoor Tennis can be processed
140114 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/27 M 7:00pm- 8:00pm before these dates.
143601 18 & up 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Prerequisite: Beginner (cont.)
Continue working on fundamental hitting skills: ground Wheaton Indoor Tennis
shots, lobs, volleys, serves, and overhead skills; plus 140171 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 6:00pm- 7:00pm
basic safety rules, tennis etiquette and vocabulary. 143599 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/30 Th 5:00pm- 6:00pm
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John
140104 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm 140155 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 2:00pm- 3:00pm
140103 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/26 Su 11:00am-12:00pm 140156 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 10:00am-11:00am
140101 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/28 Tu 5:00pm- 6:00pm 140153 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/28 Tu 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140650 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 4:00pm- 5:00pm 140749 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/30 Th 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140853 5-8yrs 6 Classes $132 7/1 F 5:00pm- 6:00pm 140849 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 7/1 F 6:00pm- 7:00pm
Wheaton Indoor Tennis Wheaton Indoor Tennis
140108 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 12:00pm- 1:00pm 140158 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/27 M 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140105 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 2:00pm- 3:00pm 140154 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 6:00pm- 7:00pm
140110 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 4:00pm- 5:00pm 140159 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140107 5-8yrs 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 5:00pm- 6:00pm Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John
140702 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 5:00pm- 6:00pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis
140750 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/30 Th 5:00pm- 6:00pm 140166 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 5:00pm- 6:00pm
140089 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 2:00pm Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John
140087 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 4:00pm- 5:00pm 140145 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
140091 9-12yrs 6 Classes $108 6/30 Th 6:00pm- 7:00pm 140146 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 140149 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 2:00pm- 3:00pm
140093 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 1:00pm- 2:00pm 140147 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 11:00am-12:00pm
Wheaton Indoor Tennis 140150 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/27 M 9:00am-10:00am
140096 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 2:00pm 140148 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 11:00am-12:00pm
140099 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 5:00pm- 6:00pm 140151 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 6:00pm- 7:00pm
140100 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 7:00pm- 8:00pm 140152 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 10:00am-11:00am
140097 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 5:00pm- 6:00pm 143600 18 & up 6 Classes $108 7/7 Th 10:00am-11:00am

140072 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/30 Th 6:00pm- 7:00pm Students should be able to hit ground strokes, lobs,
Wheaton Indoor Tennis volleys, serves, service returns and overheads, and
140079 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/25 Sa 10:00am-11:00am rally from the baseline for a total of 10 minutes.
140075 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/26 Su 11:00am-12:00pm
140082 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/27 M 11:00am-12:00pm
140077 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/30 Th 11:00am-12:00pm
140078 18 & up 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 9:00am-10:00am

Students should understand how the game of tennis 140208 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
is played, when and where to hit which stroke, how to 140206 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/28 Tu 6:00pm- 7:00pm
keep score, and the difference between doubles and 140207 9-12yrs 6 Classes $132 6/30 Th 5:00pm- 6:00pm
singles. Learn service returns and approach shots, too. Wheaton Indoor Tennis

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Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John This fun group activity gives players of all abilities an
140213 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 3:00pm- 4:00pm ultimate, high-energy workout. Includes warm-up,
140214 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 6/26 Su 1:00pm- 2:00pm cardio workout, and cool-down phases. Looking for a
140215 13-17yrs 6 Classes $132 6/27 M 4:00pm- 5:00pm new way to get in shape and burn calories? This is it!
Wheaton Indoor Tennis 140129 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm
140211 13-17yrs 6 Classes $108 6/28 Tu 6:00pm- 7:00pm 140130 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/25 Sa 12:00pm- 1:00pm
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 140855 18 & up 6 Classes $144 7/1 F 7:00pm- 8:00pm
140199 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/25 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis
140196 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/29 W 7:00pm- 8:00pm 140138 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/26 Su 3:00pm- 4:00pm
140751 18 & up 6 Classes $132 6/30 Th 6:00pm- 7:00pm 140139 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/27 M 10:00am-11:00am
Wheaton Indoor Tennis 140140 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/27 M 7:00pm- 8:00pm
140200 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 9:00am-10:00am
140202 18 & up 6 Classes $108 6/29 W 7:00pm- 8:00pm
140205 18 & up 6 Classes $108 7/1 F 11:00am-12:00pm Cardio Tennis (see above) designed just for teens!
Students should have a thorough understanding of 140854 13-18yrs 6 Classes $144 7/1 F 6:00pm- 7:00pm
tennis, including offensive and defensive shots, rules Wheaton Indoor Tennis
and strategies to win points, games, and matches. 140217 13-18yrs 6 Classes $120 6/25 Sa 9:00am-10:00am
This is the highest level for players under 18. 140216 13-18yrs 6 Classes $120 7/1 F 7:00pm- 8:00pm

140703 9-12yrs 6 Classes $144 6/29 W 6:00pm- 7:00pm Prerequisite: Instructor review of student's level of play
For Matchplay Tennis at Cabin John:
Contact Eric Zatman at 301-765-8650
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John at Wheaton: Call 301-905-3030 or email
140222 13-17yrs 6 Classes $144 6/27 M 5:00pm- 6:00pm Justin.Reid@MontgomeryParks.org
139949 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/27 M 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John 139950 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/28 Tu 7:00pm- 8:00pm
140218 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/29 W 8:00pm- 9:00pm 139951 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/28 Tu 8:00pm- 9:00pm Let us design a
140753 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/30 Th 7:00pm- 8:00pm 139952 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/30 Th 7:00pm- 8:00pm
Wheaton Indoor Tennis 139956 18 & up 6 Classes $144 7/1 F 7:00pm- 8:00pm
140219 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/28 Tu 7:00pm- 8:00pm Wheaton Indoor Tennis
140220 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/28 Tu 10:00am-11:00am 139963 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/27 M 8:00pm- 9:00pm for you!
139959 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/28 Tu 9:00am-10:00am If your school or
139964 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/28 Tu 7:00pm- 8:00pm organization would
Prerequisite: Mastery of all Intermediate level skills 139965 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/29 W 8:00pm- 9:00pm like to take group
139961 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/30 Th 9:00am-10:00am tennis lessons to-
This class teaches the advanced player offensive and 139962 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/30 Th 6:00pm- 7:00pm gether, call us! We
defensive strategies, keying in on positioning and shot 139966 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/30 Th 7:00pm- 8:00pm can design a cus-
placement. We'll work on closing points, match play 139967 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/30 Th 8:00pm- 9:00pm tom 6-week tennis
situation analysis, and mental toughness training. class for you (age 5
& up, any skill level)
140063 18 & up 6 Classes $144 6/28 Tu 8:00pm- 9:00pm
at Wheaton Indoor
140852 18 & up 6 Classes $144 7/1 F 7:00pm- 8:00pm Designed for students with minimal playing experi- Tennis facility.
Wheaton Indoor Tennis ence. Students will warm up, review their grip, court
140066 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/25 Sa 2:00pm- 3:00pm etiquette and basic safety rules, and work on the fun- Email
140064 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/26 Su 9:00am-10:00am damentals of hitting techniques: ground shots, lobs, Wheaton Indoor
140065 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/28 Tu 11:00am-12:00pm volleys, serves, and overhead skills. Tennis Manager
140067 18 & up 6 Classes $120 6/30 Th 7:00pm- 8:00pm Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John Justin.Reid@
138699 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/21 Tu 10:00am-11:30am MontgomeryParks.org
138700 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/22 W 10:00am-11:30am or call him at
138701 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/23 Th 10:00am-11:30am 301-905-3030
138702 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/28 Tu 10:00am-11:30am
138703 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/29 W 10:00am-11:30am
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(cont.) together on perfecting your ground stokes, volleys

and service techniques, and focus on strategy, condi-
138704 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/30 Th 10:00am-11:30am tions and footwork.
138705 18 & up 1 Class $36 7/5 Tu 10:00am-11:30am
138706 18 & up 1 Class $36 7/6 W 10:00am-11:30am Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John
138707 18 & up 1 Class $36 7/7 Th 10:00am-11:30am 138749 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/21 Tu 11:30am- 1:00pm
138708 18 & up 1 Class $36 7/12 Tu 10:00am-11:30am 138750 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/22 W 11:30am- 1:00pm
138709 18 & up 1 Class $36 7/13 W 10:00am-11:30am 138751 18 & up 1 Class $36 6/23 Th 11:30am- 1:00pm
138768 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/3 W 11:30am- 1:00pm
138769 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/4 Th 11:30am- 1:00pm
138770 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/9 Tu 11:30am- 1:00pm
Students should understand how tennis is played, 138771 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/10 W 11:30am- 1:00pm
when and where to hit which stroke, and how to 138772 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/11 Th 11:30am- 1:00pm
keep score; be able to hit ground strokes, lobs, vol- 138773 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/16 Tu 11:30am- 1:00pm
leys, serves, service returns and overheads; and rally 138774 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/17 W 11:30am- 1:00pm
from the baseline for at least 10 minutes. We'll work 138775 18 & up 1 Class $36 8/18 Th 11:30am- 1:00pm
Cabin John Regional Park Olney Manor Recreational Park South Germantown Recreational Park
10610 Westlake Drive 16601 Georgia Avenue 18056 Central Park Circle
Rockville, MD 20852 Olney, MD 20832 Boyds, MD 20841
Norwood Local Park Wheaton Regional Park

4700 Norwood Road 11717 Orebaugh Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20815 Wheaton, MD 20902
Cabin John Regional Park

140054 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Tailor-made for younger kids, QuickStart 140056 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
focuses on letting kids enjoy the experience Olney Manor Recreational Park
of hitting balls back and forth. Classes use 140055 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
scaled-down courts and racquets, special 140057 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
balls, and a simplified scoring system, so South Germantown Recreational Park
that kids can quickly learn the basic skills 145349 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
and principles of the game. All classes 145350 5-8yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 4:00pm- 5:00pm
include warm-up and cool-down activities,
Wheaton Regional Park
skill review and practice, and a team game
that reinforces the skills and tactics of the
playing situation.
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Beginner classes are designed for people who have
never played tennis. Students will learn warm-up (Outdoor)
exercises, how to properly grip a racquet, basic stroke Cabin John Regional Park
technique and course etiquette. Please bring your 140007 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
own rackets, water and appropriate footwear. 140008 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
(Outdoor) 140019 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
140020 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
Cabin John Regional Park Norwood Local Park
139969 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140022 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M 5:00- 6:00pm
139974 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm
Olney Manor Recreational Park
Norwood Local Park 140009 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
139977 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M 4:00- 5:00pm 140010 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
139978 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/1 F 4:00- 5:00pm 140015 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
Olney Manor Recreational Park 140016 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
139970 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm South Germantown Recreational Park
139975 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140011 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
South Germantown Recreational Park 140012 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
139971 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140021 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/2 Sa 10:00-11:00am
139976 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/2 Sa 9:00-10:00am 140017 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
139973 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140018 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
Wheaton Regional Park Wheaton Regional Park
139968 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140005 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
139972 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 4:00- 5:00pm 140006 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
140013 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 5:00- 6:00pm
(Outdoor) 140014 8-12yrs 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 5:00- 6:00pm
Cabin John Regional Park
139981 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm (Outdoor)
139995 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 9:00-10:00am Cabin John Regional Park
139982 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 6:00-7:00pm 140026 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm
139996 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 9:00-10:00am 140045 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 10- 11:00am
139989 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 140027 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm
139997 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 9:00-10:00am 140047 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 10- 11:00am
139990 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 140033 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm
139998 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 9:00-10:00am 140046 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 10- 11:00am
Norwood Local Park 140034 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm
140004 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/30 Th 11am-12:00pm 140048 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 10- 11:00am
Olney Manor Recreational Park Norwood Local Park
139983 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 140049 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M 10:00-11:00am
139984 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 140050 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M 11am-12:00pm
139991 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 140052 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/30 Th 4:00- 5:00pm
139992 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 140053 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/30 Th 10:00-11:00am
South Germantown Recreational Park 140051 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/1 F 10:00-11:00am
139985 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 142785 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/1 F 5:00- 6:00pm Please bring your
139986 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm Olney Manor Recreational Park own racquets,
139999 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/2 Sa 11am-12:00pm 140028 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm water, and appro-
139993 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 140029 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm priate footwear.
Classes that are
Wheaton Regional Park 140036 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm
cancelled due to
139979 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm South Germantown Recreational Park inclement weather
will be made up on
139987 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 6:00- 7:00pm 140039 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 7:00pm- 8:00p
Fridays at the same
139988 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 6:00- 7:00pm 140032 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/2 Sa 12:00- 1:00pm
140043 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm
scheduled time.
140044 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm Questions? Call us
at Pauline Betz
Wheaton Regional Park
140038 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/27 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm
Addie Tennis Center,
Students should understand how tennis is played, 301-765-8650.
know when and where to hit which stroke, how to 140040 13 & up 6 Classes $90 6/28 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm
keep score, and the difference between doubles and 140041 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/25 M&W 7:00- 8:00pm
singles. You’ll learn service returns and approach 140042 13 & up 6 Classes $90 7/26 Tu&Th 7:00- 8:00pm
shots. Please bring your rackets, water and footwear.
Volunteers
in the Parks?...
Who Volunteers?
Students
Retirees
Working Adults
College Students
Families
Corporations
Civic Associations
You!
Why?
Stop and think about all the possible benefits…
Support your Parks
Learn new things
Share your gifts
Meet new friends
Build your resume
Fulfill a service requirement
Develop your network
Stay active and involved
Try a career
Give back a little
Give back a lot
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Brookside Gardens Volunteer Positions

Gardener Assistant
Volunteers assist with planting and care of a wide variety of
ornamental plants, including weeding, pruning, watering,
grooming, staking, deadheading, preparing garden beds,
mulching, and general clean-up.
Children’s Story Time Volunteer

Read and interpret horitculture related picture books to
preschool children ages 3-6 and assist with creating a story-
related craft. This volunteer opportunity available on weekends.
Event Assistant
Assist with special and seasonal events in the gardens. Help is
needed on weekends, and duties range from assisting with set
up for receptions to directing traffic. Shifts are 4 hours. This is a
great way to get SSL hours and work in the gardens you love!
Light Show Assistant

Volunteers are needed to help install light show displays
weekdays August - November.
Ice Skating Camp Counselor-In-Training
If you have solid skating skills and enjoy working with “Wings of Fancy” Butterfly Exhibit
children, you can have fun and earn student service Online and in-person training is provided for all positions.
learning hours by helping out with our summer
skating camps at Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD
MCP-GardenVolunteer@MontgomeryParks.org
Ice Rink. 301-495-2504 I ParksVolunteers.org 301-962-1429
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.. Naturally!
Nature Center Volunteer Positions Trail Volunteers
Come make new friends, learn new skills and
get some exercise, too! Visit the volunteer page
on www.MontgomeryTrails.org to apply online
or call 301-650-4395 for more information.
Weekend Projects: Spend a few hours as
an individual, family or group building
or maintaining a trail. Minimum age 14.
May 7: Rachel Carson Conservation Park
May 15: Cabin John Trail
May 21: Little Bennett Regional Park
June 4: National Trails Day! Rock Creek
Regional Park
Become a Volunteer Naturalist
Volunteer Trail Ranger: Inspect and give TLC
We will teach you how to conduct hands on
to an assigned trail year-round, and submit
nature programs for area schools, organized
quarterly reports. Check online job listings
groups, area playgrounds, community centers for area availability. Minimum age 18.
and special events. Contact Locust Grove Training date: Wednesday, May 25
Nature Center at 301-765-8661.
Parks/Trails Open for New Trail Rangers:
Native Plant Demonstration Gardens Woodstock Equestrian Park
We are looking for adults interested in Cabin John Regional Park
maintaining existing native plant gardens Agricultural History Farm Park
at Locust Grove Nature Center. Rock Creek Regional Park
Call 301-765-8661.
Weed Warriors
Help control non-native invasive plants without making a long-term
commitment. We’ll train and supervise you on site. Volunteers under 16
must be accompanied by an adult; some group opportunities available!
Project Sites
• Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park • Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park
• Underground Railroad Trail at • Meadowbrook Local Park
Woodlawn Manor • Little Falls Stream Valley Park
• Capital Crescent Trail • Sligo Stream Valley
Nature Center Grounds Keeper
Certified WEED WARRIORS
Enjoy wonderful surroundings while
Certified Weed Warriors, complete an online course and participate in a two-
helping support outstanding natural history
hour field training session with a forest ecologist, then work anywhere in
interpretation. Contact Brookside Nature
Montgomery Parks at their own schedule. Field Training Dates : April 27, May 25,
Center at MCP-BKSDVolunteers.org June 29, July 27, August 31, October 5, and October 26. Minimum age 16.
Citizen Science!
Native Bee Photography Project Contact Paul.Carlson@MontgomeryParks.org. For more information call
Photographers are needed to participate in a 301-962-1343 or visit WeedWarrior.org
state-wide project sponsored by The
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Must have
digital camera equipment and be skilled in Thank you to ALL of the Watershed Clean Up partners
macro photography. Contact Park Naturalist who participated in the 2011 spring clean up season!!
Denise Gibbs at 301-528-3482 or
Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment; Friends of Sligo Creek;
Denise.Gibbs@MontgmeryParks.org
Friends of Cabin John Creek Watershed; Neighbors of
Check out other volunteer needs at our Northwest Branch; Little Falls Watershed Alliance;
Nature Centers at ParksVolunteers.org Anacostia Watershed Society; Alice Ferguson Foundation;
Muddy Branch Watershed Alliance
For more information or to apply, visit our website or call:

ParksVolunteers.org 301-495-2504
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Celebrate in the Parks!
Planning a birthday party, reunion, graduation party or event for your family?
Choose one of our convenient, affordable and fun locations!
Park Activity Buildings

Enjoy the company of family and friends surrounded by
parkland, playgrounds, athletic fields and other popular
amenities.
Take advantage of unique buildings featuring kitchens,

restrooms and indoor space for 40 to 180 people.
Picnic Shelters
Reserve a picnic shelter in a local, regional or recreational
park for parties, receptions, family events and other
celebrations.
Enjoy beautiful parkland, playgrounds, athletic fields and

other popular amenities.
Reserve your spot today

Book online 24/7
www.ParkPermits.org
Montgomery Parks Headquarters
9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
301-495-2525
Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5pm
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• Visit www.ParkPASS.org to set up a ParkPASS account if you • Full payment must be made at time of registration.
don’t already have one. The ParkPASS online system is the
easiest, quickest, most secure way to register for Montgomery • VISA or MasterCard is accepted in person at ParkPASS
Parks classes and program. facilities, by phone (301-670-6858), or online at ParkPASS.org.
• Please allow up to two (2) business days for your new account
• Make checks and money orders payable to M-NCPPC.
to activate and receive the ParkPASS email with your new Login Checks and money orders must include name, address,
ID/Customer Number and Account PIN. home and work phone numbers, driver’s license number,
• With a ParkPASS account, you can view and sign up for
and participant’s full name. A $35 fee will be charged for all
courses and special programs, make payments, and view your returned checks.
course registration/s.
• NEW Nov. 2010 Registration for Montgomery Parks classes is • A fee reduction program is available for eligible
open to Montgomery County residents on the first day of any Montgomery County residents. Please visit www.ParkPASS.
given registration period, then open to all the following day. org for the application form and more information.
• Remember, you can stop by any Montgomery Parks
ParkPASS facility to register and pay for courses in person.
• Online: Register 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Any funds paid to your ParkPASS account will be available to
www.ParkPASS.org, beginning at 12:01 a.m. the first day use the next time you call or log on to ParkPASS to register.
of registration. Have your Login ID/Customer Number and
• Be assured that your account information is secure.
Account PIN on hand.
Montgomery Parks uses the latest payment security
• In person: Complete the “PARKS” section of the registration methods. Collection and retention of customer information
form in this Guide, take it to any ParkPASS facility, and we’ll help is confidential. We do not sell, share, give, transfer or rent
you get registered. See the “Montgomery Parks Directory” in personal information to third parties.
this Guide for ParkPASS locations.
• By phone: Call the ParkPASS automated phone registration
system at 301-670-6858, and follow the prompts. Phone • If Montgomery Parks cancels a course, you will be notified
registration is available 24 hours a day, beginning at 12:01 and receive a full credit on your ParkPASS account; or, at your
a.m. the first day of registration. Have your ParkPASS Login request, a full refund.
ID/Customer Number, Account PIN for each person you wish
to register, and ParkPASS course numbers on hand. Phone • In order to withdraw from a Montgomery Parks course,
registration is not available for all programs. submit a written (letter or email) request to the facility host-
ing the course. If your written request is received at least five
• By mail: Complete the green “PARKS” section of the registra- business days before the course begins, you may choose to
tion form in this Guide, and mail it with payment to the facility receive a full credit for the course on your ParkPASS account,
hosting the course you’d like to take. Please note: Mail is the or a refund less a 20% administrative fee. For courses with
least reliable method of registration—it does not guarantee a fees of less than $10, you will receive a credit on your Park-
spot in the course you want. Call the hosting facility or ParkPASS PASS account; no refunds will be given.
Help Desk to check availability before mailing your form.
• If your written withdrawal request is received less than five
days before the start of a course, no refund will be given for
that course. No credit or refund is issued after the second
• If you have a question about a specific course or program, class in a series has met.
please call the facility offering the course. See the “Montgomery
Parks Directory” in this Guide for ParkPASS locations. If you • No refunds or credits will be issued for classes missed by the
have a question about the ParkPASS system or your account, participant. No refund requests will be considered after the
call the Help Desk at 301-495-2580 (M-F, 10am-2pm), or email last scheduled date of a course.
MCP-ParkPASSHelp@MontgomeryParks.org. • All refunds will be issued to the payer in the same form
(check or charge) as the payment that was received. Please al-
low 3-4 weeks to receive a check refund. Credit card refunds
• If you register online, it’s a good idea to print out your can take from 5-7 days to appear on your account, depending
ParkPASS registration confirmation page. It often contains on your bank/credit card company.
important details about your course not found elsewhere • Some activities have different refund/withdrawal policies
(e.g. directions to off-site programs, equipment lists, etc.). which may supercede this standard policy.
No confirmation letters are mailed. You may also call the facil-
ity hosting your course to confirm your registration. See the
“Montgomery Parks Directory” in this Guide for facility info.
Montgomery County PRSRT STD
Department of Recreation US Postage Paid
4010 Randolph Road
Rockville, MD
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Permit No.138
or current resident
MEGSA Perfect Classes, Camps

Practice Equipment & Programs
Developed by Mike Bender All Ages, All Skill Levels
(PGA Teacher of the Year, In partnership with Golf 4 Kids Acad-
2009), MEGSA (“Most Efficient emy, you’ll get top-flight professional
Golf Swing Attainable”) will golf instruction with 5:1 teacher/student
help you work on every part ratio and personalized attention.
of your swing. Three of these See p. 110 in this Guide for class
practically perfect practice descriptions, dates and fees. Private
stations are available for your lessons are also available.
use, at hourly, monthly or
yearly membership rates.
Specials
Early Bird Special | June 1 - August 31
Half-price buckets 7am-9am, Sat & Sun
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Ne Spring Party & Lunch Special | Available year-round
D ate! Nike Golf Demo Day Half-price buckets 11am-1pm, M-F
Sunday, June 12, 11am-3pm
Swing on by and join us as we celebrate the opening of the New Hours
newly refurbished Driving Range in South Germantown
Spring through May 31
Recreational Park, now operated by Montgomery Parks.
Monday-Friday | 9am-9pm
Originally scheduled for April 30, the day will be bigger than
Saturday & Sunday | 8am-10pm
better than ever, now that Nike Golf is coming to the party!
Try out the latest Nike Golf drivers, irons and hybrids, and Summer June 1-August 31
even get a custom fit! They’ll also have Demo Day specials Monday-Friday | 9am-10pm
and prize giveaways on site. Saturday & Sunday | 7am-10pm
• Games & Giveaways

• Refreshments
South Germantown
• One free regular bucket of balls
Drivin
to all comers between
11am-3pm.
• Nike Golf club test drives,
Range
Demo Days specials and
prize giveaways
South Germantown Driving Range | Now operated by Montgomery Parks

18045 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841 | www.SGDrivingRange.com
Facility Phone: 301-670-4670 | For class information, call Golf 4 Kids at 301-442-6799
www.MontgomeryParks.org

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summer 2011 Recreation and Park Progr a ms

Tick-tock ... Sign up for Summer Camp today at www.ParkPASS.org

WOODLAWN MANOR • 410 acres with turn-of-

Seneca Lodge Saturdays & Sundays

Add a tractor-pulled hayride to your event just for fun!

AGRiCuLTuRAL HiSTORY FARM PARk

• Handsome log cabin with

For rates, floor plans, side-by-side comparison of all Montgomery Parks

www.ParkEventCenters.com | 301-299-5026 | EventCenters@MontgomeryParks.org

Summer Twilight Concert Series

Justin Trawick Bad Influence Band

Botanical Art & Illustration Classes

Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday

• Your choice of 91 private,

Family Films Under the Stars

Stay & Play Special ! Camper-Ready C a m p i n g

Little Bennett Campground

Ages 1 - 6 Ages 18 & up

We're looking for adults or students (18 or older)

Join us for a scenic stroll through a mix of meadows

Wind down after work and enjoy a peaceful evening

Join Naturalist Lynette Lenz for a night hike

Become a Fan of Montgomery Parks on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MontgomeryParks

1400 Glenallan Avenue • Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-962-1480 • BrooksideNature.org

141450 2-4yrs 1 Class $4 7/14 Th 1:30pm-2:15pm

141203 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 8/16 Tu 1:30pm-2:15pm

141204 3-5yrs 1 Class $5 8/23 Tu 1:30pm-2:15pm

141050 3 & up 1 Class $6 6/29 W 6:00pm-7:00pm “There are cottonmouths in

Macroinvertebrates (macros) are animals without

Join our Naturalists as we create pictures of nature,

141099 13 & up 1 Class $10 6/19 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm

141100 13 & up 1 Class $10 6/26 Su 6:00pm-7:30pm

Registration is required for all participants.

Registration for these programs is required for all

Parks are more than playgrounds! Let your young-

Become a Fan of Montgomery Parks on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MontgomeryParks

Hours both Splash Playground & Mini-Golf

10856 Central Park Circle | Boyds, MD 20841

What to Do @ Black Hill Boats

osed for dredging

Cabin John Ice Rink Wheaton Ice Arena

• Online at www.ParkPASS.org • Six 30- or 45-minute lessons, depending on the class.

Prerequisite: Freestyle 4 Prerequisite: Moves/Edges, Beginner; or Freestyle 1 or 2

Thanks to the Washington Capitals, Wheaton Ice

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha or Tot 3 in hockey skates

Prerequisite: Passed Pre-Alpha Plus

Prerequisite: Mitey Mites 4

is under new management! We have great plans in

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center Wheaton Indoor Tennis

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John

Pauline Betz Addie Tennis / Cabin John

(cont.) together on perfecting your ground stokes, volleys

Norwood Local Park Wheaton Regional Park

Cabin John Regional Park

Brookside Gardens Volunteer Positions

Children’s Story Time Volunteer

Light Show Assistant

For more information or to apply, visit our website or call:

Park Activity Buildings

Take advantage of unique buildings featuring kitchens,

Enjoy beautiful parkland, playgrounds, athletic fields and