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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES GUIDE
2021 SPRING &
SUMMER CAMPS
W W W. C C R E C PA R K . O R G • 4 1 0 - 3 8 6 - 2 1 0 3 • 3 0 0 S . C E N T E R S T R E E T, W E S T M I N S T E R , M D 2 1 1 5 7
SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH CARROLL
COUNTY RECREATION & PARKS!
Are you ready to try something new this Spring? Learn some new dance moves with
our new virtual dance programs, and get out into nature with programs from Bear
Branch Nature Center and Piney Run Nature Center. Don't forget to mark your
calendars with our special events to come out and help us celebrate 50 years of
Carroll County Recreation & Parks!
Over the winter, we launched our new registration site, ccrec.recdesk.com/community.
Create your family account today to register for programs, rent pavilions, and sign up for memberships.
2021 is going to be a fun year as we celebrate 50 years of Carroll County Recreation
& Parks! Continue to check ccrecpark.org for the latest news and announcements of
special events throughout the county.
We can't wait to see you at our special events, in our programs, and at the parks!
- Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks
WHAT’S INSIDE
2 Introduction & Table of Contents 20-21 Memberships
4 Special Events & Programs 22 Bear Branch Summer Nature Camps
5 Arts & Enrichment Programs 23-24 Piney Run Summer Nature Camps
6 Science & Technology Programs 25-26 Recreation Camps
7-10 Health & Wellness Programs 27-29 Recreation Council Camps
10-13 Athletic & Sports Programs 31 Coloring/Activity Page
14-15 Adaptive Recreation Programs 32 Information Page
16-20 Nature & Environment Programs 33-34 Registration Form & Waiver
REGISTRATION
Spring & 2021 Summer Camp Program Registration for
Carroll County residents and Nature Center members opens Tuesday, February 9, 2021
and Tuesday, February 16, 2020 for Out-of-County residents.
Phone By Mail
410-386-2103, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Send completed registration form and a check payable
to Carroll County Commissioners to:
Online
Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks
Visit ccrecpark.org and select “Register Today”.
300 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
2 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021
PAVILION RENTALS
SAVE THE DATES
Henry Lysy Annual Fishing Rodeo
Sunday, April 25
at Westminster Community Pond
Kid's Fishing Tournament
Sunday, May 23 at Krimgold Park
KRIMGOLD PARK
Piney Run Park Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 12 at Piney Run Park
To reserve a pavilion, visit ccrecpark.org,
or you can call our offices at 410-386-2103.
PAVILIONS AVAILABLE IN 2021
· Bennett Cerf Park · Double Pipe Creek Park
See more details in our Summer 2021 guide (early May) or at ccrecpark.org.
· Deer Park · Landon C. Burns Park
Registration required. Visit ccrec.recdesk.com to register.
· Freedom Park · Sandymount Park
· Krimgold Park · North Carroll Community Pond
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! · Leister Park · Westminster Community Pond
· Mayeski Park
Take our 2021 Needs Assessment Survey
before March 1, 2021 to help us improve
our programing and parks!
Scan the QR code with your smartphone
camera or visit www.ccrecpark.org to
complete the Needs Assessment Survey.
DEER PARK
Complete the 2021 Needs Assessment Survey no later than March 1. For more information, visit ccrecpark.org or call 410-386-2103.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 3
Special Events & Programs
Dashboard BINGO
Saturday, March 6 from 5:30-7:30pm
at the Carroll County Sports Complex
18+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP09.01
Join us for a fun evening of 10 rounds of BINGO! Cards and a pen
will be distributed for marking the cards (you may choose to bring
your own marker/pennies). Winners will beep their horn and flash
their headlights when they get BINGO.
Doors open at 4pm with concessions being sold through the Sports
Complex's Concession Stand. 50/50 raffle and opportunity to
purchase additional bingo cards, cash only, at $1 per game will be
available.
Prize patrol will verify winners and distribute the prizes. (Prizes vary
from gift cards to donated merchandise!)
Instructor: Matt Decker - Recreation & Parks Staff
Pre-Registered
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $12 per person
Day-of Registration
Resident: $20 per person • Non-Resident: $25 per person
Maple Sugarin’ Days
Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, March 7 at Bear Branch Nature Center
All Ages • 1 session
Program #21SP06.01 10-11am Saturday, March 6
Maple Sugarin' Program #21SP06.02 11am-Noon Saturday, March 6
Program #21SP06.03 1-2pm Saturday, March 6
50 Years, 50/50 Raffle Program #21SP06.04 2-3pm Saturday, March 6
January 1-September 30 • 18+ years • Program #21WG09.11 Program #21SP06.05 11am-Noon Sunday, March 7
Help support Carroll County Parks by purchasing a 50/50 raffle to Program #21SP06.06 1-2pm Sunday, March 7
the Park Legacy Fund. The Park Legacy Fund was established to Program #21SP06.07 2-3pm Sunday, March 7
make improvements to parks throughout Carroll County. Raffle It’s maple sugaring season at Hashawha Environmental Center and
starts January 1, 2021 and runs through September 30, 2021. Bear Branch Nature Center! We’re doing something new this year
The winning raffle will be drawn on Saturday, October 2, 2021, via so whether you love our Maple Sugarin’ Festival or are visiting for
Facebook Live. the first time we have a treat for you! On Saturday or Sunday, you
can stop by the nature center for a guided hike to visit our maple
Carroll County Recreation & Parks employees are not eligble to enter.
grove, tap a tree, then learn how to make maple syrup from the
$5 for 6 entries • $10 for 15 entries sap. For only $10 extra, you can take home a jar of 16oz pancake
mix and half a pint of local maple syrup to enjoy at home - enough
50 Years, 50 Miles Challenge for a family of 4! Pre-registration required.
January 1-March 31 • All Ages • Program #21WG09.10 Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Kick-off Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks 50 Year
Celebration with our FREE 50 Years, 50 Miles Challenge. Walk, run,
Yoga in the Park
bike, or hike 50 miles to help us celebrate 50 Years of Recreation &
Saturday, March 20 from 2:30-3:30pm at Krimgold Park
Parks.
All Ages • Program #21SP09.02
All Registrants that return their completed Mileage Log to ccrec@
Enjoy the tranquility of Krimgold park while we relax and unwind.
carrollcountymd.gov by March 31, 2021 will receive a small 50 Year
Yoga practice reduces stress and tension and improves balance,
themed-prize and be entered for a free season pass to Piney Run
flexibility, and core strength. All levels are welcome. Preregistration
Park!
is required to attend. Bring a mat and a bottle(s) of water!
FREE
FREE
4 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021
Arts & Enrichment Programs
Youth
Chess Wizards: Virtual Chess
Wednesdays, March 10-May 5 (no class 4/21) from 4:30-5:30pm via
Zoom
Grades K-6 • 8 sessions • Program #21SP02.01
Enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wiz-
ards! You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive
lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more! Our spe-
cialized classes are a blast for everyone kindergarten through fifth.
Whether you have been playing chess for your entire life and want
to improve, are brand new to the game, or you just want to have a
fun experience with your friends - Chess Wizards online is the place
for you! 1-6 ratio.
Not sure what level to sign up for? Take the Chess Skill Level Place-
ment Test here: http://bit.ly/ChessWizardsPlacementTest
Instructor: Chess Wizards Alpine Cow Painting
Resident: $104 per person • Non-Resident: $109 per person Alpine Cow Painting
Saturday, May 15 from 2-4:30pm at Piney Run Park
18+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP02.05
Teens
No experience necessary. Really! Come wind down with nature and
a paint brush. While socially distancing, you’ll paint your favorite
Babysitter Training - Online Courses bovine animal – a whimsical, joyfully decorated cow. Following a
Email Carroll County Recreation and Parks at step by step drawing method with acrylics on canvas, you’ll learn
ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov if you are interested in online “reduction painting”, paint pens detailing, and how to intensify your
babysitter training courses with the American Red Cross. colors with chalk pastels. It’s truly a straightforward method that
every skill level has success with. Watch out! You’ll even be tempt-
ed to name your critter at the end. Do join us. It’s going to be great!
Adults There will be a $7 material fee due to instructor at site.
Instructor: Heather Woodburn
Resident: $33 per person • Non-Resident: $36 per person
Art Travels
Tuesdays from 4-5pm at Various Park Locations (Pavilions)
15+ years • 1 session
Program #21SP02.02 March 23 Bennett Cerf Park
Family
Program #21SP02.03 April 13 Leister Park
Program #21SP02.04 May 4 Krimgold Park TGIF Team Trivia
This Spring our Recreation & Parks staff will be traveling around the from 6-7:30pm at the Robert Moton Center Gym
County to various park locations to offer fun DIY art projects. 10-Adult • 1 session
Program #21SP02.06 Night #1 March 26
March 23: Dream Catcher
April 13: Wildflower seed ball, planter, or garden stone/brick painting Program #21SP02.07 Night #2 April 30
May 4: Butterfly puddle stepping stone Program #21SP02.08 Night #3 May 28
Sign-up for just one or all of the sessions. Space is limited. Bring your family and/or your friends, a maximum of 6 people per
Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff team, to compete in TGIF Trivia. Questions/topics are family friendly
but are not necessarily geared toward children. We will play 5 to 7
Resident: $20 p
er person • Non-Resident: $22 per person rounds, with the host keeping score and acting as final judge of cor-
per session per session
rect answers. No cell phones will be allowed. Small prizes awarded
to the winners. The only beverage allowed in the gym is water. You
may bring your own snacks.
Instructor: Tina Shupp - Recreation & Parks Staff
Resident: $18 per team • Non-Resident: $20 per team
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 5
Science & Technology Programs
Youth Adults
Play-Well LEGO® at Home: STEM FUNdamentals Small Engine Repair
from 4-4:45pm via Zoom • 6-11 years • 4 sessions Thursdays, March 18-May 20 (no class 4/8, and 5/6)
Program #21SP08.01 Session A March 4-March 25 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Robert Moton Center Activity Room
Program #21SP08.02 Session B April 1-April 22 18+ years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP08.04
Program #21SP08.03 Session C May 6-May 27 Learn the basics of small engine theory and operation including 2
Play-Well classes are going virtual! Tap into your imagination from and 4 stroke cycle engines, carburation and fuel, and ignition sys-
the comfort of your own home with the guidance of an experi- tems, valve jobs and complete overhauls. Class time equally divided
enced Play-Well instructor and simple pieces from your own LEGO® with lecture and hands-on experience. Bring your own small engine
collection - all while connecting virtually with your friends and for the last four sessions.
classmates! Students will explore their creative boundaries, learn Instructor: Henry Hartman
new building techniques, and connect their projects to practical Resident: $77 per person • Non-Resident: $82 per person
real -world STEM concepts, all with a focus on open-ended builds
that do not require special LEGO® pieces. Projects vary in Sessions
A, B, and C.
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Resident: $58 per person • Non-Resident: $62 per person
Follow Us on @ccrecpark
social media!
6 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021
Health & Wellness Programs
Youth Teens
Virtual Princess Ballet Virtual Hip-Hop for Teens
Mondays, March 1-April 26 (no class 4/5) Tuesdays from 7-7:40pm with Blend Fitness via Zoom
from 5:15-6pm with Misako Dance via Zoom 10-17 years • 4 sessions
5-6 years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.01 Program #21SP04.04 March 9-March 30
What young girl doesn’t dream of being a Princess? Help make that Program #21SP04.05 April 6-April 27
dream come true for her by signing her up for Princess Ballet! Your Program #21SP04.06 May 4-May 25
young ballerina will learn basic ballet steps and dance with scarves to Lets have fun and dance with hip-hop! These cardio filled sessions
the music of her favorite princesses. will allow students the opportunity to express themselves. Develop
This class combines elementary ballet with the imagination of creative body coordination, rhythm and confidence. Beginner-friendly, no
movement. Beginner ballerinas will establish basic skills in motion, dance experience needed - all levels of experience welcome.
imagination, and music appreciation. Leotard, tights, and leather Instructor: Lindey Allen
ballet shoes (no satin slippers) required.. Resident: $60 per person • Non-Resident: $63 per person
Instructor: Nina Basu
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $83 per person
Adults
Virtual Tap Dancing for Beginners
Zumba®
Mondays, March 1-April 26 (no class 4/5)
Mondays from 6-6:45pm at the Robert Monton Center Gym
from 5:15-6pm with Misako Dance via Zoom
18+ years • 4 sessions
5-6 years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.02
Program #21SP04.07 March 1-March 22
Tap into your kid’s innate talent with Tap Dance! Your young dancer Program #21SP04.08 April 5-April 26
will enjoy the challenge of learning the quick, rhythmic footwork
Zumba® takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensi-
that is at the heart of Tap. Tap dancing builds a student’s confidence,
ty and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning
rhythm, and coordination. It also fosters their creativity by using their
dance fitness party! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over,
imagination. Tap dancing is not only lots of fun but it is a great stress
you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in
reliever too, providing a uniquely satisfying physical and emotional
disguise. Come dance with us!
release because of its ability to produce sound while dancing. This
Instructor: Lynette Stupi
makes it a great choice for young boys and girls! Wear comfortable
clothing & tap shoes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have a Resident: $36 per person • Non-Resident: $39 per person
solid flooring suitable for tap dancing at home.
Instructor: Tonja Mask Virtual Tap Dance for Adult Beginners
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $83 per person Tuesdays, March 2-April 27 (no class 4/6)
from 6-7pm with Misako Dance via Zoom
18+ years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.09
Virtual Hip-Hop for Kids
Fridays, March 5-April 30 (no class 4/2) Tap into your body’s rhythm and coordination and build your brain’s
from 6:30-7:15pm with Misako Dance via Zoom capacity for memory retention with Tap dance! Tap dancing consists
5-6 years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.03 of learning and memorizing rhythm patterns which is a great work-
out for your brain and body. Tap dancing builds confidence, rhythm,
Harness all that toe-tapping energy and dance fever! Our introduction
and coordination. Plus, repeating, reversing, and counting the
to Hip Hop class will teach beginner techniques and choreography
rhythm patterns at the heart of Tap gives the brain needed men-
while allowing them to express themselves through creative move-
tal exercise, promoting healthy brain activity. So get tapping! This
ment. Children spend a good part of class time refining their tech-
dance style is a great stress reliever too! Wear comfortable clothing
niques to master some hip hop skill sets. Adding a unique twist to the
& tap shoes. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you have a solid
program, dancers also spend part of each class working on comple-
flooring suitable for tap dancing at home.
mentary gymnastics and stunt skills in order to emphasize poise and
Instructor: Tonja Mask
balance.
Instructor: Bethany Bilewu Resident: $99 per person • Non-Resident: $104 per person
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $83 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 7
Health & Wellness Programs
Virtual Dance Workout for Adults
from 7-7:40pm with Blend Fitness via Zoom
21+ years • 4 sessions
Program #21SP04.13 Thursdays March 4-March 25
Program #21SP04.14 Wednesdays March 10-March 31
Program #21SP04.15 Wednesdays April 7-April 28
Program #21SP04.16 Thursdays April 8-April 29
Program #21SP04.17 Wednesdays May 5-May 26
Program #21SP04.18 Thursdays May 6-May 27
Blending dance and fitness together for one dance cardio workout.
Let’s turn on the music and have fun! This beginner-friendly work-
out will incorporate a variety of dance styles including ballroom,
hip-hop and contemporary dance. Improve coordination, flexibility
and cardiovascular health. Each session will include a 5 minute
warm-up, 30 minute dance cardio workout followed by a cool-down
incorporating stretching exercises. Beginner-friendly, no dance
experience needed - all levels of experience welcome.
Instructor: Lindey Allen
Resident: $60 per person • Non-Resident: $63 per person
Slow Flow Hatha
Tuesdays, March 9-April 13
from 6:15-7:15pm at the Robert Moton Center Activity Room
18+ years • 6 sessions • Program #21SP04.19
An all-levels program that will focus on moving slowly to learn
movement. Keeping ourselves at safe distances, we will warm up
Virtual Stretch and Reiki for Adults the body and then begin to explore poses in more detail as we
from 8-8:40pm with Blend Fitness via Zoom
breathe into them to find the ease. Beginners are welcome to join!
21+ years • 4 sessions
Bring a mat, towel and water bottle.
Program #21SP04.10 Thursdays March 4-March 25
Instructor: Edie Lazenby
Program #21SP04.11 Thursdays April 8-April 29
Program #21SP04.12 Thursdays May 6-May 27 Resident: $42 per person • Non-Resident: $45 per person
Relax your mind, body and spirit before bedtime for the perfect
night sleep. Center yourself as you balance and open each chakra. Full Moon Yoga
This 40 minute guided session will take you through a variety of at Krimgold Park • 18+ years • 1 session
dynamic yoga/dance based stretches. We will work on breathing, Program #21SP04.20 Sunday, March 28 7-8pm
flexibility and being one with the earth. Self-care is one of the most Program #21SP04.21 Sunday, April 25 7:30-8:30pm
important things we can give ourselves. Namaste. Program #21SP04.22 Wednesday, May 26 8-9pm
Instructor: Lindey Allen Auspicious things happen with a full moon, breaking into the dark-
Resident: $60 per person • Non-Resident: $63 per person ness as if it could radiate like the sun. Join Recreation & Parks for a
night of meditative movement this spring. We will have an intention
to guide us as we move, going deeper within, while safely distanc-
ing ourselves. We will use our breath to lead us into a flow explor-
ing balance and stretches to lengthen our bodies while strengthen-
ing our muscles. All levels welcome. Bring a flashlight, mat, towel
Interested in a program?
and a water bottle(s).
Space is limited, register now!
Instructor: Edie Lazenby
Register online today at
Resident: $8 per person • Non-Resident: $9 per person
ccrec.recdesk.com.
8 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021
Health & Wellness Programs
Active Aging Family
EPIC: Virtual Line Dancing Line Dancing
Tuesdays from 10:45-11:30am via Zoom Thursdays, March 18-May 13 (no class 4/1)
50+ years • 6 sessions from 6-7pm at New Windsor Community Room
Program #21SP04.23 March 2-April 6 12+ years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.28
Program #21SP04.24 April 20-May 25 Note: M
ay sessions of this program will move outdoors to a location in
Dance out those winter blues! Dancing is one of the best exercises Westminster, weather permitting (a schedule will be provided
once confirmed).
and is great fun too! Join this virtual program weekly in the comfort
and safety of your own home; no experience is needed. Learn the Dancing is one of the best exercises and certainly great fun! join
steps to popular dance routines, some oldies but goodies, as well Recreation & Parks to learn the steps to some popular line dances,
as recent choreographed dances. We use a variety of genres so in a safe social distanced environment. Some routines are danced
there is a favorite for everyone. Each session will include time to at weddings and festivals, some are old standbys, and some are
review previous dances. All ages are welcome, please note that this choreographed to the latest songs. We use a variety of genres so
program is geared toward 50+. Come join the fun! there is a favorite for everyone. Each session will include reviews of
Instructor: Becky Kishter previous songs as well as practice sheets. No dance experience is
needed - all levels welcome. Come join the fun, this program makes
Resident: $30 per person • Non-Resident: $33 per person
for a great family activity.
Instructor: Becky Kishter
EPIC Chair Yoga Resident: $40 per person • Non-Resident: $43 per person
Mondays from 7:15-8pm at the Robert Moton Center Activity Room
50+ years • 5 session
Program #21SP04.25 March 8-April 5
Program #21SP04.26 April 26-May 24
YOGA
This program is designed with modified yoga poses that can be
done while seated. These modifications make yoga accessible
to people who lack the mobility to move easily from standing to
prone, supine, or seated on the floor positions. In addition to a
good stretch, chair yoga participants can also enjoy other health I N T H E PA R K
benefits of yoga, including improved muscle tone, better breathing
habits, reduction of stress, better sleep, and a sense of well-being.
Come to learn, play and maybe even break a sweat in a safely dis-
tanced and supportive environment! Bring plenty of water.
Instructor: Edie Lazenby
Resident: $36 per person • Non-Resident: $39 per person
EPIC: Flex & Balance
Tuesdays, April 6-May 25 from 11-11:45am at Leister Park
50+ years • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.27
As we age, our flexibility and sense of balance diminish. This
program will incorporate stretching and balance exercises to help
improve and maintain your flexibility and balance. The exercises
in this program will, at times, incorporate the use of a chair, which Saturday, March 20 from 2:30-3:30pm at Krimgold Park
will be provided. Individuals will need to be able to stand for at All Ages • Program #21SP09.02 • FREE
least short periods of time. The program is geared toward age 50+,
however all adults 18 or older are welcome to register. Meet in the
upper parking lot.
Instructor: Theresa Whalen
Resident: $48 per person • Non-Resident: $51 per person
See more details under Special Events on page 4. Registration
requried as space is limted. Visit ccrec.recdesk.com to register.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 9
Health & Wellness Programs Athletic & Sports Programs
Family Yoga
Wednesdays from 5-5:45pm at Krimgold Park
4+ years • 1 session
Program #21SP04.29 March 24
Program #21SP04.30 April 28
Program #21SP04.31 May 19
What better way to enjoy spring than to have fun with family yoga!
Join us as we explore ourselves through movement while safely
distancing ourselves as a group. There will be stories and possi-
bly songs to help us celebrate these interesting times together,
bringing us closer, when for months we have been apart. We will
learn a basic Sun Salutation, balance like a tree, and fly as if in an
airplane. We can plant a garden with our bodies, grow flowers that
bring bumblebees, and be the sunshine with the joy we make. Let’s
gather and play, and share yoga with the ones we love. Youth must
be accompanied by a paying/ participating adult; fee is per person
and younger than 4 are welcome at no fee. Bring a mat, towel and
a water bottle(s).
Instructor: Edie Lazenby
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $6 per person
Clogging: Beginner I/II
Mondays, April 5-May 24 from 5-6pm* at Robert Moton Center
*Each level is 1/2 hour (a schedule will be provided before first session).
8-Adult • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.32
Learn a fun contemporary American Folk dance everyone can enjoy, Pre-K
and it’s easier than you think! Beginner students will learn basic
fundamentals working on form, movement, sounds/steps, and Preschool Gymnastics
combining it all into simple dance routines. Wear a thin-soled shoe Thursdays from 9:45-10:30am at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
(leather sole works best)or tennis shoes. Taps may be purchased 5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157
for $19. Beginner I level requires no experience and Beginner II is 3-4 years • 8 sessions
for those having completed one or more Beginner programs. Program #21SP03.01 March 4-April 22
Instructor: Becky Morehouse Program #21SP03.02 April 29-June 17
Resident: $40 per person • Non-Resident: $43 per person Designed to develop basic movement, balance and listening skills
through structured gymnastics activities. Teacher directed without
Clogging: Intermediate/Advanced a parent. Student/instructor ratio 4:1.
Mondays, April 5-May 24 Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
from 6:15-7:15pm at Robert Moton Center Activity Room Resident: $152 per person • Non-Resident: $157 per person
13-Adult • 8 sessions • Program #21SP04.33
Clogging is a fun contemporary American Folk dance for both youth Mommy & Me Gymnastics
and adults to enjoy. The Intermediate level requires 2+ years expe- Thursdays from 10:45-11:30am at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
rience and Advanced is for the well-experienced clogger; however, 5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157
in this program both levels will be combined, practicing togeth- 2-3 years • 8 sessions
er. Come for the challenge, stay for the fun! We will learn new Program #21SP03.03 March 4-April 22
routines/steps and practice while working on group dance form, Program #21SP03.04 April 29-June 17
accuracy and precision; sessions may include some free dance time.
Designed for the younger child, with parental assistance, to learn
Wear white clogging shoes with jingle taps.
beginning movements and activities in a structured environment.
Instructor: Becky Morehouse
Student/instructor ratio 4:1.
Resident: $55 per person • Non-Resident: $58 per person Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Resident: $152 per person • Non-Resident: $157 per person
10 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021Athletic & Sports Programs
Mighty Kicks
2-6 years • 8 sessions
Mondays, April 12-June 7 (no class 5/31)
Program #21SP03.05 3:30-4:15pm Sandymount: Field 4
Program #21SP03.06 4:30-5:15pm Sandymount: Field 4
Wednesdays, April 14-June 2
Program #21SP03.07 4:30-5:15pm Mayeski Park: Field 1
Thursdays, April 15-June 3
Program #21SP03.08 4:30-5:15pm Cape Horn Park: Field 2
Saturdays, April 17-June 5
Program #21SP03.09 9-9:45am Mayeski Park: Field 1
Program #21SP03.10 10-10:45am Mayeski Park: Field 1
Program #21SP03.11 11-11:45am Mayeski Park: Field 1
Introduces soccer to children in a fun, easy way. Our professional
coaches teach basic soccer techniques to learn the world’s most
popular game.
Instructor: Level 5 Athletics
Resident: $81 per person • Non-Resident: $86 per person Homeschool Gymnastics
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. • 6-17 years • 8 sessions
5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157
Youth Thursdays, March 4-April 22
Program #21SP03.16 Homeschool Boys 11:15am-12:15pm
Program #21SP03.17 Homeschool Girls 12:30-1:30pm
Kindergarten Gymnastics
Thursdays from 4:45-5:30pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. Resident: $172 per person • Non-Resident: $179 per person
5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157
Grade K/4-6 years • 8 sessions Saturdays, April 29-June 17
Program #21SP03.12 March 4-April 22 Program #21SP03.18 Homeschool Boys 11:15am-12:15pm
Program #21SP03.13 April 29-June 17 Program #21SP03.19 Homeschool Girls 12:30-1:30pm
Designed to develop basic movement, balance and listening skills Resident: $152 per person • Non-Resident: $157 per person
through structured gymnastics activities. Teacher directed without Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skills
a parent. Student/instructor ratio 4:1. on all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. ratio 6:1.
Resident: $152 per person • Non-Resident: $157 per person Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Tumbling Gymnastics Gymnastics Basics
Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. • 6-17 years • 8 sessions
5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157 5 S Center Street, #1600, Westminster, 21157
6-17 years • 8 sessions Saturdays, March 6-April 24
Program #21SP03.14 March 4-April 22 Program #21SP03.20 Boys Basics 10:15-11:15am
Program #21SP03.15 April 29-June 17 Program #21SP03.21 Girls Basics 11:30am-12:30pm
Designed for all levels. Students will learn basic tumbling skills using Resident: $172 per person • Non-Resident: $179 per person
the floor, trampoline and tumble track. Student/instructor ratio 6:1.
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. Saturdays, May 1-June 19
Program #21SP03.22 Boys Basics 10:15-11:15am
Resident: $172 per person • Non-Resident: $179 per person
Program #21SP03.23 Girls Basics 11:30am-12:30pm
Resident: $152 per person • Non-Resident: $157 per person
Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skills
on all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor
ratio 6:1.
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 11Athletic & Sports Programs
Little LAX
4-8 years • 8 sessions
Mondays, April 12-June 7 (no class 5/31)
Program #21SP03.26 3:30-4:15pm Sandymount: Field 4
Program #21SP03.27 4:30-5:15pm Sandymount: Field 4
Thursdays, April 15-June 3
Program #21SP03.28 4:30-5:15pm Cape Horn Park: Field 2
Saturdays, April 17-June 5
Program #21SP03.29 9-9:45am Deer Park: Magin Field
Program #21SP03.30 10-10:45am Deer Park: Magin Field
Program #21SP03.31 11-11:45am Deer Park: Magin Field
Introduces lacrosse to children in a fun, easy way. Our professional
coaches teach basic lacrosse techniques to learn the world’s most
popular game.
Instructor: Level 5 Athletics
Resident: $81 per person • Non-Resident: $86 per person
After School Indoor Archery
Tristar Martial Arts for Ages 4-6 Tuesdays, May 11-June 8 from 5:30-6:30pm
The first lesson will be held on Monday, March 29 at 5:40pm at the Robert Moton Center Gym
at Tristar Martial Arts (Westminster) • 35 minute classes Grades 4-8 • 5 sessions • Program #21SP03.32
130 Airport Dr, Westminster, MD 21157
No experience necessary. Try your skills with a Genesis Bow and tar-
4-6 years • 6 sessions (1/week) • Program #21SP03.24
get arrows, taught by a certified NASP Instructor. Program includes,
Learn martial arts, discipline, and life skills, get exercise and most on the first day, an 11-step beginner lesson, along with rules and
importantly, get out of the house! Join us for 6 weeks of martial arts instructions to be followed during shooting times. Archers will also
in a safe environment. Our large, professional facility allows us to be fitted with a take home practice “string bow”. Learn safety pre-
keep our students and audience members well-spaced. cautions and proper technique for shooting at targets. You must use
Note: T he first lesson will be held on Monday, March 29 at 5:40pm. our bows and arrows, they will be assigned and used just by you.
After the first lesson students may pick one of the three Please tie back long hair and wear enclosed toe athletic type shoes.
options: Wednesdays at 5:40pm; Thursdays at 4:20pm; or Fee includes your 5 shooting days, certified instruction, equipment
Saturdays at 8:30am. use and a string bow. Students must have the ability to follow strict
Instructor: Tristar Martial Arts safety rules, social distance and wear a mask. Any misbehavior
Resident: $69 per person • Non-Resident: $73 per person may result in dismissal. Spectators limited to one chaperone, no
children.
Instructor: Tina Shupp, Recreation & Parks Staff
Tristar Martial Arts for Ages 7+
Resident: $75 per person • Non-Resident: $80 per person
The first lesson will be held on Monday, March 29 at 5:40pm
at Tristar Martial Arts (Westminster) • 35 minute classes
130 Airport Dr, Westminster, MD 21157
7+ years • 12 sessions (2/week) • Program #21SP03.25 Ages 4-14
Learn martial arts, discipline, and life skills, get exercise and most Carroll County
importantly, get out of the house! Join us for 6 weeks of martial arts Sports Complex
in a safe environment. Our large, professional facility allows us to Sundays beginning
keep our students and audience members well-spaced. April 18 through June 13
Note: T he first lesson will be held on Monday, March 29 at 5:40pm.
After the first lesson students will proceed with 2 sessions for NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL
6 weeks. Students may pick two of the five options: Mondays A league open to both beginner
at 7pm; Tuesdays at 5:40pm; Wednesdays at 5pm; Thursdays and experienced players. Games
at 6:20pm; or Saturdays 9:15am. on Sunday with practice one hour
before game time.
Instructor: Tristar Martial Arts
Register at NationalFlagFootball.com
Resident: $69 per person • Non-Resident: $73 per person
12 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021Athletic & Sports Programs
Home School Outdoor Archery Teens
Wednesdays, May 12-June 9 at the Carroll County Sports Complex
9-13 years • 5 sessions
Program #21SP03.33 Morning Sessions 10:30am-11:30pm
Tumbling Gymnastics
See Tumbling Gymnastics on page 11
Program #21SP03.34 Afternoon Sessions 1-2pm
under Athletic & Sports: Youth
No experience necessary. Try your skills with a Genesis Bow and tar-
get arrows, taught by a certified NASP Instructor. Program includes,
on the first day, an 11-step beginner lesson, along with rules and Adults
instructions to be followed during shooting times. Archers will also
be fitted with a take home practice “string bow”. Learn safety pre-
Adult & EPIC: Beginner Badminton
cautions and proper technique for shooting at targets. You must use
Tuesdays, March 30-April 27
our bows and arrows, they will be assigned and used just by you.
from 5:30-6:30pm at the Robert Moton Center Gym
Please tie back long hair and wear enclosed toe athletic type shoes.
18+ years • 5 sessions • Program #21SP03.35
Fee includes your 5 shooting days, certified instruction, equipment
use and a string bow. Students must have the ability to follow strict Badminton is a racquet sport, played using racquets to hit a shut-
safety rules, social distance and wear a mask. Any misbehavior tlecock across a net. Although it may be played with larger teams,
may result in dismissal. Spectators limited to one chaperone, no the most common forms of the game are “singles” (with one player
children. per side) and “doubles” (with two players per side). The game is
Instructor: Tina Shupp, Recreation & Parks Staff named for Badminton, the country estate of the Dukes of Beaufort
in Gloucestershire, England, where it was first played about 1873. If
Resident: $75 per person • Non-Resident: $80 per person
you love to play tennis or pickleball, than badminton can be a great
transition sport for you to try. It’s lower impact than tennis and
other racquet sports, but still helps work on cardiovascular health
and coordination. We will teach you some simple rules and basic
skills to play this fun game. “Singles” or “doubles” (or more) during
friendly game play will depend on the number of participants.
Instructor: Tina Shupp - Recreation & Parks Staff
Resident: $48 per person • Non-Resident: $51 per person
PICKLEBALL
Adult & EPIC Archery
Thursdays, May 13-June 10 • 21+ years • 5 sessions
Program #21SP03.36 Outdoor 10:30-11:30am
at the Carroll County Sports Complex
Program #21SP03.37 Indoor 5:30-6:35pm
MARCH 7 • MARCH 14 • MARCH 21 • MARCH 28
at the Robert Moton Center Gym
APRIL 11 • APRIL 18 • MAY 2 • MAY 9 • MAY 16
No experience necessary. Try your skills with a Genesis Bow and tar-
FROM 6:30-9:30PM AT THE ROBERT MOTON CENTER get arrows, taught by a certified NASP Instructor. Program includes,
Pre-registration required – no drop-ins permitted. on the first day, an 11-step beginner lesson, along with rules and
instructions to be followed during shooting times. Archers will also
Bring your own balls and paddles (Recreation and Parks will be fitted with a take home practice “string bow”. Learn safety pre-
provide the nets only). Play will consist of 2v2, on two courts, cautions and proper technique for shooting at targets. You must use
with winners rotating to winners court and losers rotating off, our bows and arrows, they will be assigned and used just by you.
so no two players can dominate the courts. Maximum of 10 Please tie back long hair and wear enclosed toe athletic type shoes.
people per 3 hour session. Program will be canceled the Friday Fee includes your 5 shooting days, certified instruction, equipment
prior if the minimum registration of 4 players is not met. use and a string bow. Students must have the ability to follow strict
Resident: $5 per player • Non-Resident: $7 per player safety rules, social distance and wear a mask. Any misbehavior
may result in dismissal. Spectators limited to one chaperone, no
Register at ccrec.recdesk.com.
children.
Instructor: Tina Shupp - Recreation & Parks Staff
Resident: $75 per person • Non-Resident: $80 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 13Adaptive Recreation Programs
Adaptive Recreation Z-Fitness Adaptive Recreation Line Dancing Fun!
Tuesdays from 6-6:30pm at New Windsor Community Room 16+ years • 5 sessions
14+ years • 5 sessions Thursdays at New Windsor Community Room
Program #21SP01.01 March 30-April 27 Program #21SP01.04 March 11-April 15 (no class 4/1) 5-5:45pm
Program #21SP01.02 May 4-June 1 Thursdays at Westminster Senior & Community Center
Exclusive to Adaptive Recreation eligible participants and their sib- Program #21SP01.05 April 22-May 20 5-5:45pm
lings/parents. A multi-cultural dance-exercise experience with ener- April 22-May 20 Only: This program is held outdoors at 125 Stoner Av-
gizing music for a fun workout. Easy to follow, all abilities welcome. enue, Westminster (right side parking lot area will be safely coned off).
Registration required, including 1-1. Masks required. On days when weather is poor, class will be held indoors at the New
Instructor: Melanie Haifley Windsor Comm. Room, 1100 Green Valley Road, New Windsor.
Resident: $17 per person • Non-Resident: $19 per person Want to learn some of the popular dance moves on the floor? Join
this fun group as we learn and practice the moves in a safely social
distanced environment. Learn what’s new as well as some of the
Adaptive Recreation Spare Time Bowling favorite oldie but goody routines. No experience is needed. Class
Mondays, March 1-May 3 from 4-5pm at Greenmount Bowl includes rest break time with light snack; bring bottled water with
8+ years • 10 sessions • Program #21SP01.03 your name on it each week. Dancing is great exercise and great fun,
Ten Pins or Duck Pins, learn fundamentals of bowling or come to too, so let’s get moving! Masks required.
improve skills, and have fun. Includes two games and shoe rental Instructor: Becky Kishter
each session. Masks required. Resident: $20 per person • Non-Resident: $22 per person
Instructors: Kathy McCaffrey
Resident: $55 per person • Non-Resident: $59 per person
14 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021Adaptive Recreation Programs
Adaptive Recreation Creativity Series
12+ years • 1 session
Fridays from 5-6:30pm at the Robert Moton Center Activity Room
Program #21SP01.07 Gym Jams & Art March 26
Program #21SP01.08 Rock Painting April 16
Program #21SP01.09 Special for My ‘Mom’ May 7
Join Recreation & Parks for one, two or all three rockin’ fun projects
this Spring! These programs are offered in a safely social distanced
environment with limited space for each activity. Come for the art
and movement and feel comfortable in these safe social activities!
Gym Jams & Art: Jam with Becky as you learn a few line dance moves
with intervals of completing a fun art project.
Rock Painting: Paint a rock or two for you, and one to add to Recreation
& Parks’ pet rock snake, Parker. Wear appropriate clothing for painting.
Parker travels from park to park and even to some local businesses
delighting many. Take your painted rocks home to spruce up your own
garden space and leave one to brighten up Parker!
Special for My ‘Mom’: Mother’s Day special project for mom/aunt/sib-
ling/friend. Together we will use our talents to create a one-of-a-kind
gift for that special woman in your life.
Bring your water bottle and wear your mask. Parents and siblings
are welcome but must also register and of course can participate
too. 1-1 may be present to assist only with no fee required - but be
sure to tell us so that we have a proper, safe count of people in the
room. Fee is for each session.
Instructor: Adaptive Recreation Staff The Challengers' League
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
The Challengers’ League
Wednesdays, May 26-June 30 from 6:30-7:30pm
Cooking with Ms. Vicki at the Carroll County Sports Complex
16+ years • 1 session 8+ years • 6 sessions • Program #21SP01.13
Thursday from 6-7:30pm at the Robert Moton Center Activity Room
Affiliated with “The Oriole Advocates” providing youth and adults
Program #21SP01.10 April 8
the opportunity to enjoy the experience of playing baseball. The
Program #21SP01.11 May 6
more players we have allows us to divide into age appropriate
Learn to cook like a pro with Ms. Vicki! This class teaches easy rec- teams. All levels welcome. Register early to be eligible for additional
ipes that can be prepared anywhere. Registration required, includ- special events if any. Masks are required until time of play.
ing 1-1. Sign up for 1 or both sessions! Masks required. Instructors: Laura Langhage/Recreation & Parks Staff
Instructor: Vicki Sweet
Resident: $17 per person • Non-Resident: $19 per person
Resident: $15 per person • Non-Resident: $17 per person
Mishmash Fun Fit & Dance Evening
Kayaking at Piney Run Park Thursday, May 27 from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, May 20 from 11:30am-2pm at Piney Run Park at Westminster Senior & Comm Center (parking lot)
16+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP01.12 8+ years • 10 sessions • Program #21SP01.06
A free, 1 time, kayaking tour for our Adaptive Recreation Partici- Dress up! Dress Down! Or dress in any holiday outfit you want!
pants only. Bring a lunch 11:30am-12:30pm, kayaking follows. Driv- Mishmash is a combination of everything. This is an outdoor activ-
ers must stay on site. No fee for gate admission. Space is limited, ity (weather permitting). Bottled water will be provided, however
register now. Masks are required until safely in kayak. feel free to bring along your own snack. All are welcome but must
Instructors: Maxine Bukowitz - Recreation & Parks Staff pre-register. Masks required. Please bring a fold up chair for your
FREE comfort.
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Contact Debbie at dgemmill@carrollcountymd.gov for more information.
Resident: $6 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 15Nature & Environment Programs
Youth
Bear Cub Explorers
Thursdays, from 2-3pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
5-9 years • 1 session
Program #21SP06.10 March 11
Program #21SP06.11 April 8
Program #21SP06.12 May 13
After reviewing a nature-related theme, often with the help of one
or more of our captive animals, we’ll head outside to put our new
knowledge to the test! We’ll finish up with a related craft to remind
us of our day. Each month explores a different theme; activities are
planned for ages 5-9; tag-along siblings must register.
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
It’s Pi Day!
Sunday, March 14 from 10-11am at Piney Run Nature Center
4-8 years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.13
You know what that means – it is time to come to Piney Run Nature
Center, roll up your sleeves, and make a mud pie! What exactly is
dirt, and what do we add to get mud, and why is it so important?
Pre-K Using this complex organic material dirt –which we collect, water,
sticks, seeds and decorations, we will make our very own pie to take
home to celebrate pi day! After the collection of our ingredients,
Mother Nature, Mom & Me let’s make this the start of our spring planting! Of course, we have
Fridays from 10-10:45am at Piney Run Nature Center to go on a short hike to collect all of our ingredients!.
Up to 5 years • 3 sessions Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
Program #21SP06.08 Show Me the Green March 5
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
Hiding in Plain Sight April 2
Flower Power May 7
We invite you to come to the park while we read stories, hike, learn Teens
and create fun crafts. Parents required to stay, and dress for the
weather as we do go outside.
Learn the Trails of Piney Run Park
Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
Fridays from 9-10:30am at Piney Run Nature Center
Resident: $25 per parent/child • Non-Resident: $27 per parent/child 13+ years • 3 sessions
Program #21SP06.14 Inlet Trail March 12
Field Trail April 9
Seedlings - Preschool in the Park
Hike to the Dam May 14
Thursday, March 25-April 15 from 11-11:45am at Various Parks
3-5 years • 4 sessions • Program #21SP06.09 Grab your hiking boots and join us as we explore the many trails of
Piney Run Park. Dress for the weather. Light snacks will be provided
Meet at a different park each week for a new experience. There will
for your convenience.
be a short lesson with hands on activities and then a short walk on
Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
the park trails. Bring a mat to sit on with your child for the lesson.
Each site offers it’s own unique features for you to stay longer on Resident: $25 per person • Non-Resident: $27 per person
your own after class to explore and play. Adult attends with child.
March 23: Lake Hashawha April 8: Bennett Cerf
April 1: Sandymount April 15: Westminster Comm. Pond
Instructor: Tina Shupp - Recreation & Parks Staff
Resident: $26 per person • Non-Resident: $29 per person
16 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021Nature & Environment Programs
Redefine Your Classroom with an
Outdoor
Adventure
at Carroll Community College!
Geology Hikes
Feb. 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Gambrill State Park
March 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Catoctin State Park
Adults April 3 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Prettyboy Reservoir Hemlock Trail
Egg Hunt for Adults Mindful Hiking
Saturday, April 3 from 7-9pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
Feb. 27 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
21+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.15
Catoctin State Park
Egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore and this one is only for adults
March 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
21 and up! We’ll be hiding over 500 eggs along the trails of Ha-
AT/Route 77 to Warner Gap Hollow
shawha Environmental Center. Each egg will contain a raffle ticket
that you can use to win wine, chocolate, gift cards and more! Bring
Essential Camping Skills Class
a friend and a flashlight and meet us in the nature center!.
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff March 13 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Resident: $12 per person • Non-Resident: $13 per person Plant Discovery Hikes –
Trees of the Mid-Atlantic
Family April 24 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Gambrills State Park
Maple Sugarin' Days Cooking Workshop for Backpacking
See more information under Special Events on page 4. April 10 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Spring Forward Fall Back Register:
027-04-21-0121
Saturday, March 13 from 10-11am at Piney Run Nature Center www.carrollcc.edu/CETregistration
All Ages • 1 session • Program #21SP06.16
Daylight savings time gives us less light in the morning, but more
light in the afternoon. Light affects our critters too! Join us as we
learn about diurnal (active during the day) animals, and nocturnal
(active in the evening) animals.
Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 17Nature & Environment Programs
March for Parks 5K Hike & Learn
Saturday, March 13 from 8-11am at Piney Run Park Saturdays from 10-11am at Bear Branch Nature Center
All Ages • 1 session 5+ years • 1 session
Program #21SP06.17 Adult $25 Program #21SP06.21 March 13
Program #21SP06.18 Youth (under 9) $10 Program #21SP06.22 April 10
Day of Registration begins at 8am; race is from 9am to 11am. $25 Program #21SP06.23 May 8
for pre-registration and $30 day of for anyone 10 and older. Partici- Get to know Hashawha a little better this spring on a guided nature
pants aged 9 and under are $10. hike with the Park Naturalist. Each month we will focus on a differ-
T-shirts will be ordered for those who pre-register for this event. ent topic as we hike up to one mile. Upon returning, we’ll record
Instructor: Piney Run Park Staff what we’ve observed to share with others
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Salamander Search Hike
Friday, March 19 from 7-8pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
All Ages • 1 session • Program #21SP06.19 Critter Photo Shoot
Salamanders are fascinating creatures of the night and a cold wet Saturdays from 10-11am at Piney Run Nature Center
spring evening is the best time to look for them! We’ll meet in the 5+ years • 1 session
nature center then head outside to a nearby stream to search for Program #21SP06.24 Raptors April 10
salamanders. All participants must register. Program #21SP06.25 Snakes May 8
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff Program #21SP06.26 Raptors June 12
Capture our critters on camera in their natural surroundings, pho-
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
tographers of all levels are welcome. Bring your camera or smart
phone
Dino & Fairy Gardens Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
Saturday, May 22 from 2-3pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
All Ages • 1 session • Program #21SP06.20
Magical things are always happening in nature! Create a fairy or
dinosaur garden with fun plants and natural decorations to bring
a little bit of magic home. All materials provided, please indicate Visit ccrec.recdesk.com for the latest
“fairy” or “dino” when registering. All participants must register. information about Recreation & Parks
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff programs and to register.
Resident: $15 per person • Non-Resident: $17 per person
18 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Spring 2021Nature & Environment Programs
Tracking Tadpoles Perennial Swap
Saturday, April 10 from 2-3pm at Bear Branch Nature Center Sunday, May 16 from 1-3pm at Piney Run Nature Center
All Ages • 1 session • Program #21SP06.27 All Ages • 1 session • Program #21SP06.32
It’s been a cold winter but the frogs are ready for spring! Come out to Join local plant lovers and novice gardeners for our spring plant
Bear Branch Nature Center to hunt for eggs, tadpoles and the frogs exchange. Meet behind the Nature Center to share the bounty of
themselves! We’ll learn how to find and identify them then head our perennial and herb beds, shrubs, trees and seeds. Please label
down to the lake to see how many we can catch with our dip nets. your contributions and bring along any information to share about
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff them. If you do not have anything to share, please come as there
are usually plenty of extra plants needing homes.
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff
FREE
Owl Prowl Night Hike & Campfire
Friday, April 23 from 7-8:30pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
5+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.28 Canoe & Campfire
Friday, May 21 from 6:30-8pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
Join the park naturalist for a night hike to search for owls! We’ll meet
6+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.33
one of our captive owls to learn about how these amazing animals
hunt in the night and use a caller to attract wild owls to us. The hike Looking to try canoeing but not ready for a trip down river? Join us
will end at a campfire where we can listen to the sounds in the night. for an instructional evening paddling on Lake Hashawha; then hop
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff out of the boat to enjoy campfire. Boats must be rented by a family
group, maximum 2 adults, 2 kids per boat; bring your own snacks
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
to cook over the fire. Youth must be at least 50lbs and be accompa-
nied by a parent/guardian.
Raptor Photo Shoot Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff
Saturday, April 24 from 10-11am at Hashawha Raptor Mews Resident: $25 per person • Non-Resident: $28 per person
5+ years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.29
Capture our birds of prey on camera in their natural surroundings,
photographers of all levels are welcome. Bring your camera or
PIZZA &
smart phone.
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
First Time Fishing!
Saturday, May 8 from 2-3pm at Bear Branch Nature Center
5-12 years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.30
A Nature Night
New to the sport of fishing and not sure what to do? Join a Natu-
ralist in learning how at Lake Hashawha! We will provide bamboo AT HOME
fishing poles, worms, lures and the information you need to get
started! All fish caught at Lake Hashawha are catch & release Pick-up a pizza or two from Hashawha Environmental Center
Instructor: Bear Branch Nature Center Staff Friday evenings this spring! By registration only.
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person Activities include scavenger hunts, trivia, and other activities for
the entire family to enjoy! Please note that registration will close
at 5pm the Tuesday before your pick-up date. For available dates
Time to Get Out of Your Shell! and to register visit ccrec.recdesk.com.
Saturday, May 15 from 11am-Noon at Piney Run Nature Center
5-12 years • 1 session • Program #21SP06.31 One Pizza Package ($15)- includes one activity kit and one pizza
with your choice of two toppings.
Join us as we explore the ecosystem at Piney Run Park, welcoming
our native critters from their long hibernation. Many of our bird, Two Pizza Package ($25)- includes one activity kit and two pizzas
mammal, amphibian and reptile species can be observed during with your choice of two toppings.
this informative waterfront hike.
Instructor: Maxine Bukowitz - Piney Run Nature Center Staff Visit ccrec.recdesk.com for upcoming
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person Pizza & A Nature Night at Home pick-up dates.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 19Nature & Environment Programs Recreation & Parks Memberships
At-Home Programs Women in Progress
Membership for 2021
18+ years • Multiple Sessions • Program #21YR05.08
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary!
Pick-up through the month of March at Piney Run Nature Center We are all “works in progress”. Women in particular tend toward
5-12 years • At Home Programs care of others before care of themselves. Considering this, our
Program #21SP06.34 Pick-up March 3-March 7 Register by 2/26 group provides time for friendship, support, activity and new
Program #21SP06.35 Pick-up March 10-March 14 Register by 3/7 experiences. Come alone or grab a girlfriend and make some time
Program #21SP06.36 Pick-up March 17-March 21 Register by 3/14 for yourself. Trips/speakers/activities/food & drink/arts & crafts/
Program #21SP06.37 Pick-up March 24-March 28 Register by 3/21 education/events & gatherings will be scheduled on varying days/
times with a monthly schedule announced by email to the group.
How does your garden grow?? With seeds of course! Please stop by
Just RSVP for those you would like to participate in. Some activities
the nature center to take your own kit to make your very own seed
will require additional fees or ticket purchases on your own. Trips
balls! We will provide the soil, seeds, compost labels, and container
(due to COVID19) will be drive on your own or carpool. All events
to mix materials in. You provide the water and attention to make
will be socially distanced and masks are required.
them grow! This activity will be available throughout the month of
March, please register so we can guarantee materials, and arrange Resident: $30 per person • Non-Resident: $35 per person
a pickup time!
Resident/Non-Resident: $15 per person CC Riders
Membership for 2021
18+ years • Multiple Sessions • Program #20YR05.04
April Fools - The Nature Way
Pick-up through the month of April at Piney Run Nature Center CC Riders is a bicycle group for those riders looking to participate in
5-12 years • At Home Programs group lead rides throughout Carroll County. Due to social distanc-
Program #21SP06.38 Pick-up April 1-April 4 Register by 3/28 ing and COVID restrictions, the group rides have been postponed,
Program #21SP06.39 Pick-up April 7-April 11 Register by 4/4 however we are currently accepting members. Membership is free
Program #21SP06.40 Pick-up April 14-April 18 Register by 4/11 until groups rides resume.
Program #21SP06.41 Pick-up April 21-April 25 Register by 4/18 FREE
Is that an egg? Maybe a caterpillar? Pupa? Wait – it’s a butterfly!
Look at that tree – are there eyes shining from the hollow of that
Hap Baker Firearms Facility
tree? With this activity, you will learn how nature “tricks” us wheth-
Memberships for 2021
er for food, or survival animals have many ways to disguise them-
selves. Our kit will provide both coloring pages, and games to help The Hap Baker Firearms Facility is a public shooting range that has
you understand how critters are hiding in plain sight! This activity been designed and built to meet National Rifle Association range
will be available throughout the month of April. specifications. For more information and to view Rules & Regula-
tions go to ccrecpark.org.
Resident/Non-Resident: $15 per person
Season Pass (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021)
Resident: $30* per person • Non-Resident: $50* per person
Rockin’ Out Your Garden *Regular rates: Resident: $75; Non-Resident $125
Pick-up through the month of May at Piney Run Nature Center Daily Pass
5-15 years • At Home Programs Resident: $15 per person • Non-Resident: $25 per person
Program #21SP06.42 Pick-up May 5-May 9 Register by 5/2
Lifetime
Program #21SP06.43 Pick-up May 12-May 16 Register by 5/9
Resident: $350 per person • Non-Resident: $700 per person
Program #21SP06.44 Pick-up May 19-May 23 Register by 5/16
Program #21SP06.45 Pick-up May 26-May 30 Register by 5/23
What better way to start your garden with than decorated rocks!
Adopt a Critter
Membership for 2021 • Program #20YR05.11
Reserve your kit including all sizes river rocks, a paint brush, and
paints. What better way to spread joy in the garden than bright The Nature Center’s live animal collection requires constant care.
cheery messages sprinkled through the garden? We may even Support the critters or sponsor a particular animal! The sponsors
include a little (non-living) critter for an additional surprise!! This will get a picture of the critter they are sponsoring in the mail and
activity will be available throughout the month of May, please regis- be invited to a private program which will include the sponsored
ter so we can guarantee materials, and arrange a pickup time! animals and light refreshments.
Register by April 26 for the May 5-May 9 pick-up dates. Resident/Non-Resident: $30 per person
Resident/Non-Resident: $15 per person
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