recreation

January 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Summer Camp Registration Opens on Jan. 20

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s summer camps and programs opens on Tuesday, January 20. Hundreds of affordably priced offerings, including arts, nature, science and sports are featured, among many other options. Camps and summer programs are available for tots to teens and all skill levels at hundreds of locations throughout Montgomery County. Early registration is […]

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January 11, 2015 | Staff Writer

Get in Shape at Rockville’s Recreation Centers (VIDEO)

The city of Rockville provides a wide range of fitness options for all kinds of lifestyles. Rockville 11 has the story in this video. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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October 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Register Now for County Youth Basketball Programs

Montgomery County Recreation’s youth basketball leagues are currently forming for the winter 2014-2015 season. Registration is open now through Nov. 7. Instructional programs are available for beginning players, and competitive leagues are available for more advanced players. Youth leagues serve students from kindergarten through high school. Leagues include: Instructional Winter Basketball for Grades K through […]

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September 8, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Pooch Pool Party in Glenmont (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County hosted it’s ninth annual Pooch Pool Party at the Glenmont Pool in Wheaton on Sept. 6 and 7. This popular event is held on the weekend after the pool is closed for the summer swim season. Recreation Spokesperson Judy Stiles said nearly 200 dogs got their paws wet at this year’s event. “The […]

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August 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

Upper County Pool Closed for Emergency Repairs

Montgomery County’s Upper County Outdoor Pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road in Gaithersburg has temporarily closed for emergency repairs on a main water line into the pool/facility. The Therapeutic Recreation Summer Swim scheduled for August 7 has been canceled. Interested participants are encouraged to register for Summer Swim scheduled at Martin Luther King, Jr. Pool […]

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June 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

North Potomac Recreation Center Groundbreaking (Photos & Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Councilmembers Phil Andrews and Nancy Floreen, and Delegate Aruna Miller took part in a June 14th groundbreaking ceremony for the North Potomac Community Recreation Center located at 13860 Travilah Road. “I am very pleased that we are breaking ground and commencing construction on this new center that will provide a […]

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May 23, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Montgomery County Pools Gear Up for Summer (Video)

As temperatures rise, local residents are getting ready for the beginning of pool season after a long harsh winter. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk has a behind the scenes look of the preparation that goes into opening pools for the summer season. With summer around the corner, local pools are gearing up for the crowds that come […]

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May 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council to Review Operating Budget Requests

The Montgomery County Council will continue its review of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget on May 5. With less than two weeks to go before an expected agreement on the budget, the among the budget requests the Council will review on Monday include those of Montgomery College, the Maryland-National Capital […]

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April 15, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Spring Break Basketball Tournament

Montgomery County Recreation is sponsoring a free, three-day basketball tournament open to all Montgomery County high school students this week (April 15 – 17). In addition to the focus on basketball, the event includes motivational speeches, youth mentoring and other programs. Here’s what you need to know about the Spring Break tournament: April 15 – […]

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March 28, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Teens Line Up for County Recreation Job Fair (Photos)

Montgomery County Recreation hosted a job fair for summer camp workers and year-round temporary staff at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center in Rockville on March 28. “One part of our mission is to provide the community with a service, but we also want to help our teens get jobs and work experience as well,” […]

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