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WINTER 2023
Recreation
&Parks
PROGRAM GUIDE
@ccrecpark
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
WELCOME TO WINTER WITH CARROLL
COUNTY RECREATION & PARKS!
WHAT’S INSIDE UPCOMING EVENTS AND
4-5 Special Events & Programs PROGRAMS
6 Arts & Enrichment Programs December 8, Santa Calling, pg. 4
7 EPIC Programs December 3 & 4, Santa Wagon Rides, pg. 5
8-10 Health & Wellness Programs December 9, Jingle Bell Hop, pg. 5
11-14 Athletic & Sports Programs March 4 & 5, Maple Sugarin Festival, pg. 20
14 Adaptive Recreation Programs
16-22 Nature & Environment Programs
22 Memberships
25 Information Page
26-27 Registration Form & Waiver
REGISTRATION
2023 WINTER Program Registration
for Carroll County residents opens on Wednesday November 9, 2022
and on Wednesday November 16, 2022 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 Comissioners to:
Online Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks
Visit ccrec.recdesk.com 300 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Walk-In
Visit our Recreation & Parks office at:
300 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
2 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023
SIGN UP FOR YOUR 2023 DOG
PARK MEMBERSHIP!
BENNETT CERF DOG PARK
(near Random House)
544 Manchester Road
Westminster, MD 21157
SOUTH CARROLL DOG PARK
(behind South Carroll Senior & Comm. Center)
5928 Mineral Hill Road
Eldersburg, MD 21784
To sign up for a Carroll County Recreation & Parks
Dog Parks membership, visit ccrec.recdesk.com!
FREEDOM PARK See pricing and more information on page 22.
DONATION MATCH CHALLENGE
A very generous anonymous donor has agreed to match donations
up to $200,000 for additional play equipment at Freedom Park that
would be unique and a destination attraction. Donations are being
accepted f rom individuals, clubs and businesses. Donations are
being accepted now through December 2022, play equipment to be
installed in 2023.
To donate today
scan the QR code
or visit
ccrecpark.org. The Helping Hands campaign is an excellent opportunity for
local groups and organizations to help keep their local parks
beautiful with organized
Piney Run Park Employment Opportunities
clean-ups, trash pickup, and
trail maintenance.
To learn more about
PARK RANGERS • PARK ASSISTANTS Helping Hands, visit
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS ccrecpark.org or
scan the QR code.
Please contact Piney Run Park for
more information or questions regarding
employment.
Phone: 410-795-5165
Email: PineyRunStaff@carrollcountymd.gov
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 3
Special Events & Programs
Drop & Shop Santa Calling
Friday, December 2 from 5 - 9pm For ages 3-8 (pre-K to 2nd grade) - join us for our annual Santa Calling
at Robert Moton Center program. Santa will call eligible participants between 5:00pm and
5-11 years • Program #23WG09.02 8pm, on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Drop the kids off and start your holiday shopping! The evening will Parents must submit a form for each child, available on our website.
include dinner (2 slices of pizza, chips and a drink), craft time and Please ensure you've provided a local number where Santa may
end the night with popcorn and the 2018 animated movie ‘The reach your child. Santa will make 3 attempts to reach your child.
Grinch’ rated PG. Space limited to 300 children.
Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff & Volunteers
Resident: $30 per person • Non-Resident: $33 per person Resident: Free
Galentine Gnome Night Thursday, December 8 from 5 - 5:30pm
Monday, February 13 from 6 - 8pm Program #23WG09.01-A
at South Carroll Senior & Community Center
15+ years • Program #23WG09.03 Thursday, December 8 from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Gather your gal pals for Galentine’s day and join us for a fun Program #23WG09.01-B
evening. We will be making a wine themed gnome and enjoying
mocktails and snacks throughout the event. Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff Program #23WG09.01-C
Resident: $25 per person • Non-Resident: $28 per person
Thursday, December 8 from 7:30 -8pm
Program #23WG09.01-D
School's Out Fun Day
Friday, January 27 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
at Robert Moton Center
5-11 years • Program #23WG09.04
No school, no problem! The recreation and parks staff will be Interested in a program?
offering on and offsite activities for school aged children. We will
be heading to the Piney Run Nature Center to join Naturalist Max Space is limited, register
in the morning and returning to the Robert Moton Center for now!
lunch, a craft (homemade playdough) and a movie (TBD) in the
afternoon. Lunch includes 2 slices of pizza, chips and a drink.
Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff Register online today at
Resident: $50 per person • Non-Resident: $53 per person ccrec.recdesk.com.
School's Out Fun Day
Monday, January 30 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
at Robert Moton Center
5-11 years • Program #23WG09.05
No school, no problem! The recreation and parks staff will be
offering on and offsite activities for school aged children. We will
be spending the morning at the Robert Moton Center enjoying a
craft (Rock Art), movie time (TBD) and lunch. We will be heading
to Hickory Falls (Hanover, PA) in the afternoon to enjoy the indoor
play area. Lunch includes 2 slices of pizza, chips and a drink.
Instructor: Recreation & Parks Staff
Resident: $50 per person • Non-Resident: $53 per person
Follow Us on
social media!
SAVE THE DATE | Thursday, December 8
@ccrecpark
4 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023
Special Events & Programs
Santa Wagon Rides
at Piney Run Park
Hop on the Polar Express for a Wagon Ride with Santa through Piney SANTA
Wagon Rides
Run Park. Santa will read the Polar Express by the fire. Participants
will make s'mores, natural ornaments, and enjoy hot chocolate. Each
participant will be gifted a souvenir mug with goodies inside to take
home. The fee for the program is PER PERSON. Please call Piney Run
Park at 410-795-5165 for any questions you may have. The rain dates TO REGISTER
Visit ccrec.recdesk.com and search
for these programs will be December 10 and 11, 2022. “WAGON” or use the program number
Resident: $25 per person • Non-Resident: $27 per person listed for the date/time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION/
QUESTIONS
Saturday, December 3 from 12-1:15pm Contact Piney Run Park at 410-795-5165.
Program #23WG09.07-A
Saturday, Dec. 3 &
Saturday, December 3 from 1:15-2:30pm Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022
Program #23WG09.07-B
12pm-1:15pm, 1:15-2:30pm,
2:30-3:45pm & 3:45-5pm
Saturday, December 3 from 2:30-3:45pm
Program #23WG09.07-C PINEY RUN PARK
30 MARTZ ROAD, SYKESVILLE
Hop on the Polar Express for a Wagon Ride with Santa
Saturday, December 3 from 3:45-5pm through Piney Run Park. Santa will read the Polar Express
Program #23WG09.07-D by the fire. Participants will make s’mores, natural
ornaments, and enjoy hot chocolate. Each participant will
be gifted a souvenir mug with goodies inside to take home.
Sunday, December 4 from 12-1:15pm All Ages • $25 per person(resident) • $27(non-resident)
Program #23WG09.07-E
Register today, space is limited!
Sunday, December 4 from 1:15-2:30pm
CORPORATE WORK DAYS
Program #23WG09.07-F
Sunday, December 4 from 2:30-3:45pm Get out of the office and into nature by
Program #23WG09.07-G participating in a team building work day at a
Carroll County Recreation & Parks Park!
Sunday, December 4 from 3:45-5pm
Program #23WG09.07-H For more information or to schedule a
corporate volunteer work day, contact us at
ccrec@carrollcountymd.gov.
• Plantings
• Trail Maintenance
• Erosions
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Jingle Bell Hop
• Bridges
• Pipe Crossings
Friday, December 9 from 6-8:30pm • And more!
at Carroll Springs School September 23, 2019, Wantz Distributors at Piney Run Park
Exclusive to Adaptive Recreation
eligible participants and their
caregivers.
Program #21FG01.16.
Register online at ccrec.recdesk.com.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 5
Arts & Enrichment Programs
Exploring Watercolor Hand Building with Clay
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 14 from 6:30-8pm Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 from 6:30-8pm
at Freedom Elementary School at Freedom Elementary School
7+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG02.01 7+ years • 5 sessions • Program #23WG02.03
A watercolor class for all levels, students will try out washes and This class can be for both kids and adults. It's great fun to
dry brush techniques, learn how to create a mood with color and learn how to make things out of clay. Basic techniques will be
brushstrokes and experiment with fun effects you can get by using demonstrated for making pinch pots, which can then be made
masking fluid or by combining oil pastel with the painting. Most into small cups, bowls, even little pitchers. Students will be shown
importantly, participants will experience the fun of expressing how to roll out slabs of clay used for making mugs, boxes, even
themselves through color and images. A $20 materials fee is due to little models of houses. Once students have completed their mold,
the instructor at the first class. they will then have an opportunity to glaze them. Bring a plastic
Instructor: Suzanne Brault bag to keep your work moist and a box to carry your work home in
Resident: $66 per person • Non-Resident: $69 per person between classes. A $25 material fee is due to the instructor at the
first class.
Homeschool Hand Building with Clay Instructor: Suzanne Brault
Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 from 12:30-2pm Resident: $66 per person • Non-Resident: $69 per person
at Robert Moton Center Activity Room
7-18 years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG02.02
Parents are welcome to observe this class or register as a particpant.
It's great fun to learn how to make things out of clay. Basic techniques
will be demonstrated for making pinch pots, which can then be made
into small cups, bowls, even little pitchers. Students will be shown how
to roll out slabs of clay that can be used for making mugs or boxes,
even little models of houses. Techniques used for making small animal
sculptures and small figures will be taught, perhaps even gargoyles!
Once the students have used these techniques to make whatever
pieces they wish, they then will have the opportunity to glaze them.
Bring plastic bags to keep your work moist and a box to carry your
work home in between classes. A $25 materials fee is due to the
instructor at the first class - firing/glazing included.
Instructor: Suzanne Brault
Resident: $66 per person • Non-Resident: $69 per person
PAVILION RENTALS
To reserve a pavilion, visit ccrecpark.org, or you can call our offices
at 410-386-2103. Pavilion rentals can be reserved after 1/1/23.
• Bennett Cerf Park • Double Pipe Creek Park
• Deer Park • Landon C. Burns Park LEISTER PARK
• Freedom Park • Piney Run Park
• Krimgold Park • Sandymount Park
• Leister Park • North Carroll Community Pond
• Mayeski Park • Westminster Community Pond
• Westminster Veterans Memorial Park
For more information, visit ccrecpark.org,
or call 410-386-2103.
LANDON BURNS PARK
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EPIC Programs
EPIC - Line Dancing EPIC - Belly Dancing
Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28 from 10:45 - 11:45am Tuesdays, January 10 - February 28 from 1:30 - 2:30pm
at Robert Moton Center gymnasium at Robert Moton Activity Room
50+ years • 8 sessions Program #23WG14.01 50+ years • 8 sessions • Program #23WG14.02
Join this fun fitness program at the Robert Moton Center gymnasium! Come explore one of the oldest forms of dance, BELLY DANCE ,
This program will be paced on participants' abilities, with time to and discover it's many health benefits. "Shimmy" into improved
socialize. Come for the exercise, stay for the enjoyment. Program is balance, posture, strength, coordination, flexibility and
geared toward adults age 50+, however all adults 18+ are welcome. confidence. Feel empowered through Belly Dance!
Breaks will be taken to cool down and socialize. Be sure to dress in Instructor: Khandi
comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Resident: $34 per person • Non-Resident: $37 per person
Instructor: Becky Kishter
Resident: $34 per person • Non-Resident: $37 per person
“We cancelled it because you didn’t register!”
Sometimes excellent programs with amazing instructors are cancelled when too many
people wait until the last minute to register. Our classes are self-supporting and we must
meet a minimum number of participants before a class or program will run.
Interested in a program, don’t hesitate — register today!
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 7
Health & Wellness Programs
Pickleball Beginner Level I Pickleball Level III
Mondays, January 9 - February 27 from 4:30 - 5:30pm Mondays, January 9 - February 27 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
at The Robert Moton Center (no class 1/16 & 2/20) at The Robert Moton Center (no class 1/16 & 2/20)
16+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.01 16+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.03
BEGINNER: No experience necessary. Come join the fun and learn INTERMEDIATE: Program Description: A continue of level 2 If you
how to play pickleball! Whether you are a beginner or simply want want to improve your skills, this is the class for you! We will work
to improve your skills, this is the class for you. We will learn serves, on improving learned skills of serves, dinking and volleys. This class
volleys, and dinking as well as discuss paddle and feet positions for will focus on shot placement and 3rd shot drop vs. drive. For this
better attacks and volleys. No supplies are needed just come with a class you should have your own paddle but no supplies are needed
fun attitude and willing to learn. Please make sure to wear proper just come with a fun attitude and willing to learn. Please make sure
foot wear (Tennis shoe is preferred, but any type of sneaker will be to wear proper foot wear (Tennis shoe is preferred but any type of
ok to start this class) sneaker will be ok to start this class).
Instructor:William Gill Instructor: William Gill
Resident: $52 per person • Non-Resident: $55 per person Resident: $52 per person • Non-Resident: $55 per person
Pickleball Beginner Level II Bitty Ballerinas: Pre-Ballet/Tap (Ages 4-5)
Mondays, January 9 - February 27 from 5:30 - 6:30pm Fridays, February 3 - March 31 from 4:30 - 5:30pm
at The Robert Moton Center (no class 1/16 & 2/20) at Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory
16+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.02 4-5 years • 9 sessions • Program #23WG04.04
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE: If you want to improve your skills, this is These classes are a great way to introduce children to the world of
the class for you! We will work on improving learned skills of serves, dance. Children learn to listen and move to rhythm, practice simple
dinking and volleys. No supplies are needed just come with a fun floor exercises, and begin to study the fundamentals of ballet posture
attitude and willing to learn. Please make sure to wear proper foot and alignment. Movement and musicality are explored through
wear (Tennis shoe is preferred but any type of sneaker will be ok to creativity and imagery.
start this class). Dress code: Girls – pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, any solid color
Instructor: William Gill leotard (please no skirts or tutus), pink tights, hair in a bun. Boys –
Resident: $52 per person • Non-Resident: $55 per person any solid color t-shirt, any solid color shorts, white socks, white ballet
shoes, black tap shoes
Instructor:Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory
Resident: $150 per person • Non-Resident: $155 per person
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Health & Wellness Programs
Bitty Ballerinas: Pre-Ballet/Tap (Ages 5-6) Evening Yoga
Fridays, February 3 - March 31 from 5:30 - 6:30pm Tuesdays, December 6 - December 27 from 6 - 6:45pm
at Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory at Westminster Senior & Community Center (no class 12/13)
5-6 years • 9 sessions • Program #23WG04.05 17+ years • 4 sessions • Program #23WG04.07
These classes are a great way to introduce children to the world of Come enjoy an all-levels yoga program at the Westminster Senior and
dance. Children learn to listen and move to rhythm, practice simple Community Center. Bring a towel or yoga mat for the program. Ages
floor exercises, and begin to study the fundamentals of ballet posture 17 and younger must be joined with a participating adult.
and alignment. Movement and musicality are explored through cre- Instructor: Mallory Kusterer
ativity and imagery.. Resident: $27 per person • Non-Resident: $30 per person
Dress code: Girls – pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, any solid color Drop-in option:
leotard (please no skirts or tutus), pink tights, hair in a bun. Boys – Resident: $12 per person • Non-Resident: $13 per person
any solid color t-shirt, any solid color shorts, white socks, white ballet
shoes, black tap shoes
Instructor:Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory
Zumba w/Alex
Resident: $150 per person • Non-Resident: $155 per person
Mondays, January 9 - February 27 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
at North Carroll Senior & Community Center (no class 1/16 & 2/20)
16+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.09
Bitty Ballerinas: Pre-Ballet/Tap (Ages 7-9) Zumba® takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity
Fridays, February 3 - March 31 from 6:30 - 7:30pm and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance
at Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory fitness party! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll
7-9 years • 9 sessions • Program #23WG04.06 see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.
hese classes are a great way to introduce children to the world of Come dance with us!
dance. Children learn to listen and move to rhythm, practice simple Instructor: Alexandra Shilling
floor exercises, and begin to study the fundamentals of ballet posture Resident: $52 per person • Non-Resident: $55 per person
and alignment. Movement and musicality are explored through cre- Drop-in option:
ativity and imagery.. Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
Dress code: Girls – pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, any solid color
leotard (please no skirts or tutus), pink tights, hair in a bun. Boys –
any solid color t-shirt, any solid color shorts, white socks, white ballet
shoes, black tap shoes
Instructor:Carroll County Dance Center & Ballet Conservatory
Resident: $150 per person • Non-Resident: $155 per person
Evening Yoga
Tuesdays, January 3 - February 28 from 6 - 6:45pm
at Westminster Senior & Community Center
17+ years • 9 sessions • Program #23WG04.08
Come enjoy an all-levels yoga program at the Westminster Senior and
Community Center. Bring a towel or yoga mat for the program. Ages
17 and younger must be joined with a participating adult.
Instructor: Mallory Kusterer
Resident: $80 per person • Non-Resident: $85 per person
Drop-in option:
Resident: $12 per person • Non-Resident: $13 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 9
Health & Wellness Programs
Line Dancing - Beginner
Thursdays, January 12 - March 16 from 6 - 7pm
at Wesminster Senior & Community Center (no class 2/2 & 3/2)
12+ years • 8 sessions • Program #23WG04.12
Dancing is one of the best exercises and is certainly great fun! Come
join Rec & Parks to learn the steps to some popular line dances. Some
routines are danced at weddings and festivals, some are old standbys,
and some are choreographed to the latest songs. We use a variety of
genres so there is a favorite for everyone! This is a great program for
teens as well as adults - it's good, fun exercise for all!. Each session
includes review of previous songs as well as practice sheets. Be sure
to wear comfortable shoes & clothing and bring bottled water. A small
break is taken about mid-class. All levels welcome - no experience is
needed, just the ability to follow along so come join the fun! Encour-
Zumba w/Alex age a friend to sign up with you for added enjoyment!
Wednesdays, January 4 - February 22 from 6:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: Becky Kishter
at North Carroll Senior & Community Center Resident: $40 per person • Non-Resident: $43 per person
16+ years • 8 sessions • Program #23WG04.10
Zumba® takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensi-
ty and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning
dance fitness party! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, Line Dancing - Intermediate
you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in Thursdays, January 12 - March 16 from 7 - 8pm
disguise. Come dance with us! at Wesminster Senior & Community Center (no class 2/2 & 3/2)
Instructor: Alexandra Shilling 16+ years • 8 sessions • Program #23WG04.13
Resident: $80 per person • Non-Resident: $85 per person Dancing is one of the best exercises and is certainly great fun! Come
Drop-in option: join Rec & Parks to learn the steps to some popular line dances. Some
Resident: $10 per person • Non-Resident: $11 per person
routines are danced at weddings and festivals, some are old standbys,
and some are choreographed to the latest songs. We use a variety of
genres so there is a favorite for everyone! This is a great program for
Clogging - Beginner I/II teens as well as adults - it's good, fun exercise for all!.
Mondays, January 23 - March 20 Each session includes review of previous songs as well as practice
at Robert Moton Center (no class 2/13, 2/20, & 3/13) sheets. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes & clothing and bring bot-
8+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.11 tled water. A small break is taken about mid-class. All levels welcome
A fun contemporary American Folk Dance for all to enjoy (and it's
- no experience is needed, just the ability to follow along so come join
easier than you think!) Each level is *1/2 hour in length. Beginner I
is held at 3:50pm; Beginner II is held at 6:40pm.. the fun! Encourage a friend to sign up with you for added enjoyment!
Beginner I students will learn basic fundamentals working on form, Instructor: Becky Kishter
movement, sounds/steps, combining into simple dance routines-no Resident: $40 per person • Non-Resident: $43 per person
experience needed. Please wear a thin-soled shoe (leather sole
works best) or tennis shoe. Taps may be purchased at a $26 fee.
Beginner II will continue learning basic steps & routines, working
on team dance formations as well. Beginner I level requires no
experience and Beginner II is for those having completed approx. 1
year of Beginner lessons.
Instructor: Becky Morehouse
Resident: $35 per person • Non-Resident: $38 per person
Clogging - Intermediate & Advanced
Mondays, January 23 - March 20
at Robert Moton Center (no class 2/13, 2/20, & 3/13)
14+ years • 6 sessions • Program #23WG04.11-A
A fun contemporary American Folk Dance for all to enjoy! Each
class level is 1 hour . Intermediate level meets at 4:30pm and
requires 2+ years' experience. Advanced meets at 5:30pm and is
for the well-experienced clogger. Wear WHITE clogging shoes with
jingle taps. We will learn new routines/steps, and practice while
working on group dance form, accuracy and precision; sessions
include some free dance time.
Instructor: Becky Morehouse
Resident: $45 per person • Non-Resident: $49 per person
10 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023Athletic & Sports Programs
BUC: Futsal Future Stars(4-6) Casey Medairy's Pitchers & Catchers Camp
Fridays, January 6 - 27 from 4:30 - 5:20pm Sundays, January 8 - January 29 from 1 - 2:30pm
(No Class 1/16) at Mt. Airy Elementary
at Carroll Springs School 6-12 years • 4 sessions
4-6 years • 4 sessions Program #23WG03.05
Program #23WG03.02 Move indoors from the cold to develop and improve pitching and
The Futsal Program is a fun exciting, fast-paced activity. It's played catching skills. This program focuses on building a foundation need-
on a small field (court) with fast decision thinking, making it under ed for a baseball player making the transition from coach-pitch to
the pressure of limited time and space.. kid-pitch. Instruction is led by Hammond High School varsity coach,
The kids will learn how to play quickly with teammates and think Casey Medairy, former Division I player at UMBC, and director of
faster during the game. Practice and play Futsal is one of the big- the 3A East region for Maryland baseball. Pitchers will learn how
gest pro top players' secrets. to build arm strength and accuracy while catchers learn how to
Instructor: Brazilian United Corporation (BUC) receive, block, and throw. Quality is our top priority.
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $82 per person Instructor: Casey Medairy
Resident: $72 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person
Tae Kwon do (All Levels)
BUC: Futsal Future Stars(7-10) Tae Kwon do is a Korean system of self-defense. We teach the tradi-
Mondays, January 6 - 27 from 5:30 - 6:30pm tional style with real world applications. We start each class with a
(No Class 1/16) stretching program, then begin an excellent cardiovascular workout
at Carroll Springs School with blocking, kicking, and punching. We work on self-defense
7-10 years • 4 sessions against striking, kicking and holds.
Program #23WG03.03 Instructor: Master Wesley
The Futsal Program is a fun exciting, fast-paced activity. It's played Resident: $87 per person • Non-Resident: $90 per person
on a small field (court) with fast decision thinking, making it under Resident: $82 per sibling • Non-Resident: $85 per sibling
the pressure of limited time and space..
Mondays, November 28 - February 6 from 7 - 8:30pm
The kids will learn how to play quickly with teammates and think at Mechanicsville Elementary School
faster during the game. Practice and play Futsal is one of the big- 8+ years • 11 sessions
gest pro top players' secrets. Program #23WG03.06
Instructor: Brazilian United Corporation (BUC)
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $82 per person
Tuesdays, November 29 - February 7 from 6 - 7:30pm
at Linton Springs Elementary School
8+ years • 11 sessions
BUC: Futsal Future Stars(11-15) Program #23WG03.07
Mondays, January 6 - 27 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
(No Class 1/16)
at Carroll Springs School Wednesdays November 30 - February 8 from 7 - 8:30pm
11-15 years • 4 sessions at Mechanicsville Elementary School
Program #23WG03.04 8+ years • 11 sessions
The Futsal Program is a fun exciting, fast-paced activity. It's played Program #23WG03.08
on a small field (court) with fast decision thinking, making it under
the pressure of limited time and space.. Thursdays, December 1 - February 9 from 6 - 7:30pm
The kids will learn how to play quickly with teammates and think at Linton Springs Elementary School
faster during the game. Practice and play Futsal is one of the big- 8+ years • 11 sessions
gest pro top players' secrets. Program #23WG03.09
Instructor: Brazilian United Corporation (BUC)
Resident: $79 per person • Non-Resident: $82 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 11Athletic & Sports Programs
Tae Kwon do(All Levels) Introduction to Martial Arts
Tae Kwon do is a Korean system of self-defense. We teach the Friday, first class will be held on Jan. 6 from 5:20 - 6pm
traditional style with real world applications. We start each at Tristar Martial Arts of Westminster
class with a stretching program, then begin an excellent car- 4-6 years • 6 session
diovascular workout with blocking, kicking, and punching. We
work on self-defense against striking, kicking and holds. Program #23WG03.16
Instructor: Master Wesley Get started on your journey into martial arts with this 6 week pro-
Resident: $167 per person • Non-Resident: $170 per person gram. Your child will learn about respect and self-discipline as well as
Resident: $162 per sibling • Non-Resident: $165 per sibling how to deal with bullies as they earn their white belt. No experience
Monday & Wednesdays, November 28 - February 8 necessary.
from 7 - 8:30pm After the first lesson students may pick one of the four options.
at Mechanicsville Elementary School Wednesdays at 6pm, Thursdays at 4:40pm, Fridays at 5:20pm -OR-
8+ years • 22 sessions Saturdays at 9:40am
Program #23WG03.10
Instructor: Tristar Martial Arts of Westminster
Resident: $69 per person • Non-Resident: $72 per person
Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 29 - February 9
from 6 - 7:30pm
at Linton Springs Elementary School
8+ years • 22 sessions Introduction to Martial Arts
Program #23WG03.11 Saturday, first class will be held on Jan. 7 from 9:40 - 10:20am
at Tristar Martial Arts of Westminster
7+ years • 12 session
Tae Kwon do (Beginner Youth)
Tae Kwon do is a Korean system of self-defense. We teach the Program #22WG03.17
traditional style with real world applications. We start each Get started on your journey into martial arts with this 6 week pro-
class with a stretching program, then begin an excellent car- gram. Learn the basics of Japanese martial arts and earn your white
diovascular workout with blocking, kicking, and punching. We belt. No experience necessary. After the first lesson students will
work on self-defense against striking, kicking and holds. proceed with 2 sessions for 6 weeks (40 minutes). Students may pick
Instructor: Master Wesley
two of the four options. Monday at 7:20pm, Tuesday at 6pm, Wednes-
Resident: $62 per person • Non-Resident: $65 per person
Resident: $57 per sibling • Non-Resident: $60 per sibling day at 5:20pm, -OR- Saturday 9:40am
Instructor: Tristar Martial Arts of Westminster
Mondays, November 28 - February 6 from 6 - 7pm Resident: $89 per person • Non-Resident: $92 per person
at Mechanicsville Elementary School
5-9 years • 11 sessions
Program #23WG03.12
Pre-School Gymnastics
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 9 - 9:45am
Tuesdays, November 29 - February 7 from 5 - 6pm at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
at Linton Springs Elementary School 3-4 years • 8 sessions
5-9 years • 11 sessions Program #23WG03.18
Program #23WG03.13 Designed to develop basic movement, balance and listening skills
through structured gymnastics activities. Teacher directed without a
parent. Student/instructor ratio 6:1.
Tae Kwon do(Intermediate Youth) Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Tae Kwon do is a Korean system of self-defense. We teach the Resident: $160 per person • Non-Resident: $165 per person
traditional style with real world applications. We start each
class with a stretching program, then begin an excellent car-
diovascular workout with blocking, kicking, and punching. We
work on self-defense against striking, kicking and holds.
Instructor: Master Wesley
Resident: $62 per person • Non-Resident: $65 per person
Resident: $57 per sibling • Non-Resident: $60 per sibling
Wednesdays, November 30 - February 8 from 6 - 7pm
at Mechanicsville Elementary School
5-9 years • 11 sessions
Program #23WG03.14
Thursdays, December 1 - February 9 from 5 - 6pm
at Linton Springs Elementary School
5-9 years • 11 sessions
Program #23WG03.15
12 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023Athletic & Sports Programs
Mommy & Me Gymnastics Boys Basic Gymnastics
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 9-9:45am Saturdays, January 7 - February 25from 10-11am
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
2-3 years • 8 sessions 6-17 years • 8 sessions
Program #23WG03.19 Program #23WG03.24
Designed for the younger child, with parental assistance, to learn Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skill on
beginning movements and activities in a structured environment. all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor ratio 8:1.
Student/instructor ratio 7:1. Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. Resident: $180 per person • Non-Resident: $185 per person
Resident: $160 per person • Non-Resident: $165 per person
Kindergarten Gymnastics Girls Basic Gymnastics
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 4:30 - 5:15pm Saturdays, January 7 - February 25 from 11am-12pm
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Kindergarten • 8 sessions 6-17 years • 8 sessions
Program #23WG03.25
Program #23WG03.20
Designed to develop basic movement, balance and listening skills Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skill on
through structured gymnastics activities. Teacher directed without all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor ratio
a parent. Student/instructor ratio 6:1. 8:1.
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Resident: $160 per person • Non-Resident: $165 per person Resident: $180 per person • Non-Resident: $185 per person
Homeschool Girls Gymnastics Carroll County Women's Basketball League
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 9:45 - 10:45am Sundays, December 4 - March 5 from 11:30am - 3:30pm
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. 18+ years • 12 sessions
6-17 years • 8 sessions Program #23WG03.01
Program #23WG03.21 Running for over 30 years! Ten-week season with officials, play-offs
Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skills and a championship game. Registration is by Team Only, however, we
on all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor always have room for experienced individual basketball players.
ratio 8:1. League Coordinator: Teri Leatherwood, tleatherwo@aol.com or text
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. (443)695-0760
Resident: $180 per person • Non-Resident: $185 per person $600/team
Homeschool Boys Gymnastics Carroll County Men's Basketball League
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 10:45 - 11:45am Thursdays, January 5 - March 30 from 7:30 - 11pm
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. at East Middle School.
6-17 years • 8 sessions 18+ years • 12 sessions
Program #23WG03.22 Program #23WG03.26
Designed for the beginning gymnast. Students will learn basic skills Men's Basketball League played on Thursday nights. Games run in the
on all gymnastics equipment and trampoline. Student/instructor window of 7:30-11pm at East Middle School based on facility availabil-
ratio 8:1. ity. A schedule will be provided after registration closes. Registration
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. deadline is January 2, 2023. Team Registration Only - For Individual sign
Resident: $180 per person • Non-Resident: $185 per person ups contact Becky Kishter at bkishter@carrollcountymd.gov
Instructor: Brad Gist
$600/team
Tumbling Gymnastics
Thursdays, January 5 - February 23 from 7:30 - 8:30pm Fit 4 Me Program
at Carroll Gymnastics, Inc. This class is designed to incorporate the con-
6-17 years • 8 sessions cepts of the components of fitness. We will
Program #23WG03.23 work on cardiovascular development, flexibility,
Designed for all levels. Students will learn basic tumbling skills muscular endurance and strength impact body
using the floor, trampoline and tumble track. Student/instructor composition.
ratio 8:1. Ymaryland.org
Instructor: Carroll Gymnastics, Inc.
Resident: $180 per person • Non-Resident: $185 per person
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 13Athletic & Sports Programs Adaptive Recreation Programs
High School Boys Basketball- TEAM Friday Night Valentine Dance & Social
Sundays, January 8 - March 26 from 5 - 10pam Friday, February 10 from 6-7:30pm
at East Middle School. at South Carroll Senior & Community Center
Grades 9 - 12 • 12 sessions 15+ years
Program #23WG03.27
Program #23WG01.04
A program for High School age boys to play basketball. Games are This event is exclusive to Special Olympics and Adaptive
played Sunday evenings at East Middle School from January to Recreation eligible participants, their siblings, parents and
March based on facility availability. A schedule will be provided
once registration closes.Registration deadline is January 2, 2023. caregivers. Come and enjoy some music, socialization and lite
Instructor: Mark Gist refreshments. We will also do a Valentine activity to take home!
$550/team Friday February 11, 6-7:30pm, portion of the proceeds support
Special Olympics of Carroll County.
Level 5 Soccer Instructor: AR Specialist
Level 5's Soccer program is designed to introduce or provide a AR Participant: $8 per person
continued path in and around the game of soccer. Our experience Care Giver/one-on-one/Parent: $8 per person
uses age-appropriate games and exercises from around the globe
to deliver sessions that are healthy, informative, and fun. Our team Individual: $8 per person
atmosphere helps develop both social and life skills, even for our
youngest soccer players. Our unique method of soccer instruction
helps children become familiar with athletics, to properly play the Sweet Spaghetti Delight Activity
world’s most popular game early on. Our innovative, skills-based Wednesday, January 4 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
curriculum helps teach character building and development while
keeping the children on their feet. The program uses creative at RMC Activity Room
games and the weekly sessions focus on basic soccer skills like drib- 13+ years
bling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character Program #23WG01.05
trait each session such as respect, teamwork, and being brave. We It's National Spaghetti Day! Join Rec & Park staff as we create a scrump-
will expose your child to the fun of soccer and provide the founda-
tion needed to get started in the sport. tious dessert with spaghetti! Space is limited to 12 so register early!
Instructor: Level 5 Athletics Instructor: Ann Marie Foster
Resident: $82 per person • Non-Resident: $85 per person AR Participant: $8 per person
Wednesdays, December 14 - January 25 from 5:30 - 6:15pm Care Giver/one-on-one/Parent: $10 per person
at Carroll Springs School
3-6 years • 6 sessions
Program #23WG03.28 Move & Groove
Thursdays, December 1 - 29 from 11-11:45am at RMC
Wednesdays, December 14 - January 25 from 6:30 - 7:15pm
at Carroll Springs School 16+ years
3-6 years • 6 sessions Program #23WG01.01
Program #23WG03.29 "Move & Groove" will get you moving and grooving while "Drumming it
Thursdays, December 15 - February 2 from 5:30 - 6:15pm Up" to catchy tunes and then transitioning to various dance moves. Partici-
at Carroll Springs School pants will have the option to stay seated all while participating in this easy
3-6 years • 6 sessions to follow, fun, musical activity that will surely put a smile on your face!
Program #23WG03.30 Instructor: Charlene Ranlet
Thursdays, December 15 - February 2 from 6:30 - 7:15pm Adaptive Rec Participant: $20 per person
at Carroll Springs School Care Giver/one-on-one/Parent: $5 per person
3-6 years • 6 sessions
Program #23WG03.31
Jingle Bell Hop
Wednesdays, February 15 - March 15 from 5:30 - 6:15pm
at Carroll Springs School • 3-6 years • 5 sessions Friday, December 9 from 6 - 8:30pm
Resident: $72 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person at Carroll Springs School
Program #23WG03.32 12+ years
Wednesdays, February 15 - March 15 from 6:30 - 7:15pm Program #23WG01.02
at Carroll Springs School • 3-6 years • 5 sessions All-Inclusive Jingle Bell Hop Dance & Social is open to all individuals sib-
Resident: $72 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person lings/parents and care givers. Dance will be held Friday, December 9th,
Program #23WG03.33
at Carroll Springs School 495 South Center Street Westminster. Visit
Thursdays, February 16 - March 23 from 5:30 - 6:15pm Santa, drop off your letter, and dance the night away with our DJ! Lite
at Carroll Springs School • 3-6 years • 5 sessions refreshments will be served. All registered participants will be eligible
Resident: $72 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person for the various door prizes drawn throughout the night. All Walk-Ins the
Program #23WG03.34
night of the dance will be charged $15 at the door-Register Early!
Thursdays, February 16 - March 23 from 6:30 - 7:15pm Instructor: AR Specialist
at Carroll Springs School • 3-6 years • 5 sessions AR Participant: $13 per person
Resident: $72 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person
Program #23WG03.35 Care Giver/one-on-one/Parent: $15 per person
Individual: $13 per person
14 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023PLAY LIK E A P R O
Join National Flag Football, a developmental NFL FLAG
football league designed to teach and inspire.
Practices are conveniently held one hour prior to games
making flag football the perfect sport for families with a busy schedule.
WHO
SPRING
Exclusively for boys and girls in Pre-Kindergarten - 8th grade SIGN
No experience is necessary UP
FOR
WHERE In partnership with
Westminster - Carroll County Sports Complex
WHEN
Games and practices hosted on Sunday
Season begins in April 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 2022 Athletes receive an NFL FLAG jersey & flag belt to keep
www.RavensFlagFootball.com
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 15Nature & Environment Programs
Piney Run Park & Nature Center It's Almost Groundhog's Day
Tuesday, January 31 from 10 - 11am
at Piney Run Park Nature Center
Day Off In The Park
3-10 years
Friday, January 27 from 9am - 4pm at Piney Run Nature Center
Program #23WG06.06
5-12 years
Will Mr. Groundhog see his shadow or will spring come early this
Program #23WG06.01
year? In preparation for the celebration, let’s explore who Mr.
Spend your day off in nature! We will explore the park, play games,
Groundhog is! Is he big, small, what does he eat, is he someone’s
make crafts, and meet our animal ambassadors. This is a drop-off
pet? We will answer some of the mysteries surrounding our furry
camp. Participants must pack a lunch.
friend! Once we’ve solved some of the mysteries, we will make a
Instructor: Max Bukowitz and Gina Porter
small craft to celebrate!
Resident: $70 per person • Non-Resident: $75 per person
Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
Drop-In Storytime
Fridays December 2, January 6, and February 3 from 10-11am
at Piney Run Nature Center It's Nap Time!
3-10 years Wednesday, December 7 from 10-11am
Program #23WG06.02 at Piney Run Park Nature Center
A chill may be in the air, but the wood stove is warm and cozy! Join 3-10 years
us for stories and cocoa in front of the fire. Program #23WG06.07
Instructor: Max Bukowitz Ever wonder why it seems so quiet in the woods? Let’s hike and see
No Fee. if we can find some hibernation spots. Closely looking at trees, the
ground, and even the water, let’s see if we can figure out where all our
critters have gone! We will return to our warm nature center to make
Feeder Bird Identification a cozy craft to take home!
Sunday, December 11 from 3 - 4:30pm Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Program #23WG06.03 Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
at Piney Run Nature Center
12+ years
Learn to identify the common birds that visit your feeder. National Bird Day
Instructor: Gina Porter Tuesday, January 5 from 1 - 2pm
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person at Piney Run Park Nature Center
3-10 years
Program #23WG06.08
Hurray for Winter! Whether you have a bird as a pet, or you look out your window and
Tuesday, December 20 from 10-11am see them fly above, January 5th is a day to celebrate them all! We
at Piney Run Nature Center will take a short bird walk, visit the aviary, and make a bird feeder to
3-10 years take home.
Program #23WG06.04 Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Let’s celebrate the beginning of winter by making a cake – a winter Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
suet cake for the birds! Using shortening, birdseed and dried fruits,
we will create delicious cakes for our winter birds to enjoy!
Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
Ice Ice Baby
Sunday, January 22 from 2 - 3pm
at Piney Run Nature Center
3-10 years
Program #23WG06.05
Be a wintertime scientist as we explore the properties of ice. Then
join us for a frozen dinosaur egg hunt!
Instructor: Gina Porter
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
16 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023Nature & Environment Programs
Nature and Nurture
Thursdays, December 1 - February 23 from 10-11am
Piney Run Nature Center Information
at Piney Run Park Nature Center Nature Center Hours (3/1-11/30)
3-5 years Wednesday-Saturday | 11am-5pm
Program #23WG06.09 Sunday | Noon-5pm
Let nature nurture your child with stories, songs, crafts, animal Mondays & Tuesdays | Closed
encounters and more! An adult is required to participate. Dress
to be outdoors. Nature Center Hours (12/1-2/28)
Instructor: Gina Porter and Max Bukowitz Monday-Friday | 11am-4pm
Resident: $75 per person • Non-Resident: $85 per person Saturday, Sunday & Holidays | Closed
Phone: 410-795-6043
Recycling Resolutions! Email: pineyrunpark@carrollcountymd.gov
Tuesday, January 3 from 10-11am
at Piney Run Park Nature Center
3-10 years Piney Run Park Information
Program #23WG06.10 Park Open-Season Hours
Let’s welcome 2023 with more R” S! It is time to make Resolu- Open All Week | 7am-Sunset
tions to Recycle, Reuse and Reduce! Start the year off right with
Entrance fees collected at the gatehouse: $6/vehicle for
new habits to make the earth a healthier, cleaner place for all
Carroll County Residents; $12 for non-residents.
of us to enjoy! We will learn the basics of recycling, then make
Season passes are available for $75/vehicle for Carroll County
some trash into treasures!
residents; $100/vehicle for non-residents.
Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person *Vehicle entry fees are waived for Nature Center programs
in this section for preregistered participants only (must be
registered 24-hours before the program).
Tracks and Traces
Park "Off-Season" Hours (12/1-2/28)
Friday, February 17 from 10-11am
Monday-Friday | 8am-4pm
at Piney Run Park Nature Center
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
3-10 years
Program #23WG06.11 No vehicle entry fee is collected during the "off-season",
Is that a squirrel, or fox? Bunny or deer? Let’s explore our woods there is no boating, visitors are still welcome to walk the
to see who is still out and about in these cold winter months! trails and fish from the shore.
Whether we see big tracks, or small, we will use clues to help us
identify who and what we are looking at! Piney Run Nature Center
Instructor: Max Bukowitz Volunteer Opportunities
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
Front Desk Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the Nature Center front desk?
Valentine's Day is for the Birds
We need nature loving volunteers to answer the phones, take
Tuesday, February 14 from 4:30 - 5:30pm
program registration, weed gardens and help with general
at Piney Run Park Nature Center
upkeep. Ages: Adult
3-10 years
Program #23WG06.12
Food is scarce during the long cold winter months. Show your Animal Care Volunteers
love for the birds by decorating your own trees with homemade
Are you an animal lover? Help care for the animal ambassadors
goodies. Using ingredients from our pantry, from cereal to seeds,
at Piney Run Nature Center. Training is provided. Ages 16+
shortening and more, we will make adorable decorations to take
home. It provides a great opportunity for bird watching at your
home! Field Trip Volunteers
Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Share your passion for nature with the hundreds of school
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
children that visit Piney Run each year. Training is provided.
Ages 18+
Email: pineyrunpark@carrollcountymd.gov to volunteer!
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 17Nature & Environment Programs
Magical Maple Trees Signs of Spring
Wednesday, February 22 from 10 - 11am Tuesday, February 28 from 10 - 11am
at Piney Run Park Nature Center at Piney Run Park Nature Center
3-12 years 3-10 years
Program #23WG06.13 Program #23WG06.16
Maple trees can turn sunshine and water into delicious maple syr- Let’s take a hike to see if we can find emerging buds, hints of
up! Learn to identify and tap a maple tree and then enjoy pancakes flowers, and other signs of Spring to come. Then we will return to
and syrup at the nature center. the nature center to create a craft to take home!
Instructor: Gina Porter Instructor: Max Bukowitz
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person
Backyard Sugaring Winter Trees with Cardinals Slate Painting Class
Wednesday February 22 from 1 - 3pm Saturday, December 3 from 1 - 3:30pm
at Piney Run Park Nature Center at Piney Run Park Nature Center
12+ years 14+ years
Program #23WG06.14 Program #23WG06.40
Backyard maple trees often produce the most sap! Learn to tap Grab your fiends and join us for an enjoyable class of slate sign
your own trees and process the sap into syrup. Then sample some painting with the talented instructor, Heather Woodburn. Using
delicious maple treats. winter colored acrylics, our winter trees with cardinals themed
Instructor: Gina Porter painting wil be fixed for displaying, and hang-ready with faux
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $7 per person leather cords. The slate measures 11" wide x 22" long. Relax and
enjoy yourself while making a useable memory or gift inside the
cozy Piney Run Nature Center. Your painting will be great addition
Mayan Chocolate Making
to your winter décor or will make a unique gift for someone special.
Sunday, February 12 from 11am - 12:30pm
No experience necessary.
at Piney Run Park Nature Center
Instructor: Heather Woodburn
12+ years
Program #23WG06.15 Resident: $60 per person • Non-Resident: $60 per person
Theobroma Cacao in Latin means “Food of the Gods” and is sacred
to the Mayan people. Learn the traditional Mayan method for
turning cacao beans into chocolate and make some of your own to Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
take home!
Instructor: Gina Porter Crafts and Cocoa
Resident: $15 per person • Non-Resident: $20 per person Wednesday, December 21 from 1-2pm
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
Program #23WG06.17
It is the shortest day of the year! At a little under eight hours of daylight,
come cuddle up at Bear Branch Nature Center for delicious cocoa and
fun winter-themed crafts. We’ll even meet one of our furry animal
ambassadors!
*This is an all-ages program; please register each family member who
will be attending. 2 years and under are free and not required to register.
Instructor: Bear Branch Staff
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Feeding Frenzy
Join the Naturalist as she feeds the animal ambassadors that call
Hashawha home. Learn about what they eat, how they eat it, and meet
Environmental Field Trips
some animals up close and personal! You will even be able to help feed
some of the animals! Parents/Guardians are required to stay.
Are you an elementary school teacher looking for a fun,
Instructor: Bear Branch Staff
educational field trip for your class? Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Bear Branch Nature Center and Piney Run Nature Center field Saturday, December 10 from 10-11am
trips include a 45-minute naturalist-led presentation and hands-on,
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
outdoor activities based on grade level (aligned with the Carroll
County science curriculum). Program #23WG06.18
For more details about each Nature Centers field trip offerings, Saturday, January 14 from 1-2pm
contact Bear Branch Nature Center at 410-386-3580 or Piney Run at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
Nature Center at 410-795-6043. Program #23WG06.19
18 Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks • Winter 2023Nature & Environment Programs
Maple Magic Reptile Round-Up
Saturday, February 18 from 10-11:30am Sunday, January 22 from 1 - 2pm
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
Program #23WG06.20 Program #23WG06.24
Can’t wait for our Maple Sugarin’ Festival to get your maple fix? Snakes, Lizards, and Turtles – Oh My! While the wild reptiles are
Join us for an afternoon of maple sugarin’ a little early! We’ll take
a short hike to the maple stand to learn how to tap a tree for hibernating, meet some of Bear Branch Nature Center’s Ambas-
collecting sap. Then return to the nature center to learn methods sador reptiles in the comfort of a heated building! The Natur-
Native Americans, Colonists, and current-day Maple Makers would alist will introduce you to the many species that call Hashawha
use to turn sap into syrup. Test your taste buds by seeing if you can home as well as some that are found far away from Maryland.
tell which syrup sample is the real deal! By the end of the program, This hands-on presentation will allow an up-close and personal
you’ll have all the knowledge you need to make syrup of your own!
experience with the cold and scaley variety.
This program is weather-dependent.
*This is an all-ages program; please register each family member *This is an all-ages program; please register each family mem-
who will be attending. 2 years and under are free and not required ber who will be attending. 2 years and under are free and not
to register. required to register.
Instructor: Bear Branch Staff Instructor: Bear Branch Staff
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
Planetarium Show
5+ years • Come one, come all! Come see, and hear, exotic tales Entomology Exploration
about astronomy and journey through our galaxy. Afterwards take Saturday, January 14 from 10 - 11:30am
a look through our telescopes and see “live” what was talked about at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
inside. Time machines provided weather permitting. Planetarium Program #23WG06.25
shows are held at Bear Branch Nature Center and begin at 7:30pm,
You’ll be bugging out as we learn all about creepy crawlies! Learn
with stargazing to follow. Telescope observing is weather dependent.
Instructor: Westminster Astronomical Society the basics of bugs – from understanding their body parts to dis-
Resident: $5 per person • Non-Resident: $6 per person covering the importance of insects to adding to our entomology
collection on display. Participants will get to pin their very own
Saturday, December 10 from 7:30 - 9pm insect and learn how to display and preserve these creatures
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch for others to study from for years to come! Our small group size
Program #23WG06.21
will ensure adequate one-on-one help while pinning. If there is
Saturday, January 14 from 7:30 - 9pm high interest for the program, the program will run again in the
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch afternoon..
Program #23WG06.22 *This program is for youth ages 7-12 that have an interest in
entomology. Please register each family member in this age
Saturday, February 11 from 7:30 - 9pm
range who will be participating.
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch
**Have your own bug that you’d like to share? This is the perfect
Program #23WG06.23
program to bring it along and show and tell others – maybe even
learn a bit more about it yourself!
Instructor: Friends of Hashawha and Bear Branch
Resident: $7 per person • Non-Resident: $8 per person
NATURE CENTER
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Looking for something fun to do
on your birthday? Book it at Bear
OUTREACH And Branch Nature Center or Piney Run
Nature Center!
PRIVATE PROGRAMS For more information on birthdays
Interested in organizing a hike, planetarium show, or at the Nature Centers, contact Piney
nature-themed program for your group at Bear Branch Run Nature Center at 410-795-6043
Nature Center? Contact Bear Branch Nature Center at or Bear Branch Nature Center at
410-386-3580 for topic ideas or request your own!
410-386-3580.
For more information and to register, visit ccrecpark.org. 19Nature & Environment Programs
Full Moon Yoga and Meditation - Snow Moon Meditation in Nature
Sunday, February 5 from 6 - 7:30pm at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch • 15+ years
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch Come join our meditation group every other Thursday outside of
Program #23WG06.26 Bear Branch Nature Center. This outdoor (weather permitting) guid-
15+ years ed meditation session will focus on connecting to the world around
us. There will be some time available after to share any thoughts or
Find your flow with a nature-inspired full moon yoga practice and
questions. Please bring anything you will need to feel comfortable
meditation. This could be just what you need to energize your
for the 30 min meditation session; a towel, yoga mat, etc.
body, calm your mind, and reconnect. Sessions are outside, weath- Instructor: Kristina Duncan
er permitting. Resident: $20 per person • Non-Resident: $21 per person
February 5th is the Snow Moon; one of stillness, silence, and
tranquility like that of freshly fallen snow. Pause your busy sched- Thursday, December 1 from 5-5:45pm
ule and find your own tranquility with this 60-minute yoga practice Program #23WG06.29-A
followed by a 30-minute guided meditation. Thursday, December 15 from 5-5:45pm
Program #23WG06.29-B
Resident: $20 per person • Non-Resident: $21 per person Thursday, January 12 from 5-5:45pm
Program #23WG06.29-C
Thursday, January 26 from 5-5:45pm
Full Moon Yoga and Meditation - Wolf Moon Program #23WG06.29-D
Friday, January 6 from 6 - 7:30pm Thursday, February 9 from 5-5:45pm
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch Program #23WG06.29-E
Program #23WG06.27 Thursday, February 23 from 5-5:45pm
15+ years Program #23WG06.29-F
Find your flow with a nature-inspired full moon yoga practice and
Maple Sugarin’
meditation. This could be just what you need to energize your
body, calm your mind, and reconnect. Sessions are outside, weath-
er permitting.
Festival
January 6th is the Wolf Moon; one of protection, introspection,
and a deeper connection to intuitiveness. Deepen your connection
with yourself and nature during this 60-minute yoga practice and
30-minute guided meditation. Saturday, March 4 &
Instructor: Christine Gallo and Kristina Duncan Sunday, March 5, 2023
Resident: $20 per person • Non-Resident: $21 per person
Meditation in Nature - Full Winter Series
Thursdays, 12/1, 12/15, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23 from 5-5:45pm Take a hike to the sugarbush, watch a tapping
at Hashawha Environmental Center/Bear Branch demonstration (and practice for yourself), learn
Program #23WG06.28 all about the syrup making process, and even
15+ years taste and buy some delicious local maple syrup!
Come join our meditation group every other Thursday outside of
Bear Branch Nature Center. This outdoor (weather permitting) guid-
ed meditation session will focus on connecting to the world around
us. There will be some time available after to share any thoughts or
questions. Please bring anything you will need to feel comfortable
for the 30 min meditation session; a towel, yoga mat, etc.
Dates: December 1st, December 15th, January 12th, January 26th, Pancake Break fast (Sunday Only)
February 9th, February 23rd. Sunday, March 5 from 10am-2pm
Instructor: Kristina Duncan at Hashawha Environmental Center
Resident: $100 per person • Non-Resident: $105 per person Enjoy a pancake breakfast on Sunday to really round-out
the experience!
$5 online pre-registration; $7 walk-up fee.
Visit ccrecpark.org for the latest Children 2 and under are free.
information about Recreation & Parks
programs and to register. ear Branch Nature Center, 410-386-3580
Information B
300 John Owings Road, Westminster, MD 21158
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