KENT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Spring/Summer 2012 … Summer 2012 Newsletter.pdf · Spring/Summer...

KCPR 11041 Worton Road

PO Box 67 Worton, MD 21678 Ph: 410‐778‐1948 Fax: 410‐778‐4602

Email: [email protected] Myra Butler Director 410‐778‐1948 Stacey Clough Recreation Supervisor [email protected] 410‐810‐5948 Antoninette Campbell Recreation Program Coordinator [email protected] 410‐778‐2083 Richard Coffin Recreation Program Coordinator [email protected] 410‐778‐1957 Denisha Brown Office Manager [email protected] 410‐778‐1949 Christina Fox Office Assistant [email protected] 410‐810‐5955

KENT COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Spring/Summer 2012

Newsletter Visit us Online!

www.KentParksAndRec.org

Aqua Fitness Classes Instructor Needed!

June - August

Monday & Wednesday morning. Times TBD.

Call 410-778-1957 for

more information.

Youth Swim Lessons

Ages: 4 - 13 Dates: Session I: July 2 - 12 (First week: Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri) Session II: July 16 - 26 Session III: July 30 - August 9 Days: Monday - Thursday Times: 9 am - 9:45 am 10 am - 10:45 am 11 am - 11:45 am Place: Community Center (Session I & III) Millington Pool (Session II) Cost: $35 per swimmer per session

*Adult Swim Lessons

Ages: Adults Dates: Session I: June 2, 9, 16, & 23 Session II: July 16 - 26 Days: Saturday (Session I) Monday - Thursday (Session II) Times: 9 am - 10:15 am (Session I) 7 am - 7:55 am (Session II) Place: Community Center Pool Cost: $45 per swimmer per session

*Teen Swim Lessons

Ages: Teens Dates: Session I: June 2, 9, 16, & 23 Session II: July 16 - 26 Days: Saturday (Session I) Monday - Thursday (Session II) Times: 10:20 am - 11:35 am (Session I) 10:50 am - 11:45 am (Session II) Place: Community Center Pool Cost: $35 per swimmer per session

⇒ *Lap lane swimming daily 12 pm - 7 pm and during most swim lesson classes in the morning. The schedule will be announced upon the pool opening for the season.

⇒ *Night swimming (7:30 pm - 10:30 pm) dates to be announced monthly. ⇒ Pool wheelchair (used to assist individuals with physical limitations or other handicaps as an aid to

enter and exit the pool).

*All aquatics classes and morning lap lane swimming are dependent upon meeting the minimum registration requirements of eight (8) participants per session.

Summer Seasonal Employment

Visit www.KentParksAndRec.org/joinus.php for detailed summer seasonal job summaries and our employment application. Applications

are accepted beginning March 1, 2012 for Summer positions. Please return seasonal employment applications by mail to KCPR,

PO Box 67, Worton, MD 21678 or in person to the Community Center at 11041 Worton

Road, Worton, MD. Call 410-778-1948 or email [email protected]

for more information.

Call 410-778-1957 or email [email protected] for more information on aquatics offerings.

Summer Camps

Kiddie Camp This activity-oriented summer program is designed specifically for children ages 3 ½ - 5, allowing for growth, learning and fun in a structured setting. Individual and group play, as well as, creativity are emphasized. Indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, story telling, movies, songs, plus special events are included. There will be field trips (additional cost). Two snacks and juice are provided daily. Children must bring a non-refrigerated lunch each day. This program is limited to 18 children. Half day morning option is available for Kiddie Camp only. Children must be toilet trained for this program.

Day Camp

Day camp introduces children, ages 6 - 10, to a healthy and fit life style, socialization skills, nature appreciation, cultural diversity, and challenging individual and group activities. There will be weekly field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, movies, special events and much more. Fees are based on full day weekly attendance. Children must bring a non-refrigerated lunch and two snacks each day.

Youth In Action Camp Recognizing the need for leadership, guidance, and opportunities for youth entering grades five and six, Youth In Action was fostered through its notably successful predecessor, Leaders Club. Youth will participate in a highly structured program that promotes strong values and character building, fit and healthy life style choices, nature appreciation, as well as, fun and educational field trips and events. This program is limited to 28 children. Children must bring a non-refrigerated lunch and two snacks each day.

Summer Camp Schedule and Fees

Ages: 3 ½ - 5(Kiddie Camp) 6 - 10 (Day Camp) Entering grades 5 and 6 (Youth in Action Camp) Dates: Session 1: June 25 - June 29 Session 2: July 2 - July 6 (closed July 4) Session 3: July 9 - July 13 Session 4: July 16 - July 20 Session 5: July 23 - July 27 Session 6: July 30 - August 3 Session 7: August 6 - August 10 Session 8: August 13 - August 16 *Bonus Week (*Kiddie Camp and Day Camp ONLY: Mon - Thurs) Days: Monday - Friday Times: 9 am - 5 pm (Regular Hours) 8 am - 5:30 pm (Extended Hours & Youth In Action) Place: Community Center (Kiddie Camp) Worton Park (Day Camp & Youth In Action) *Cost: $60 per week (Regular Hours) $70 per week (Extended Hours) $70 per week (Youth In Action) (DAILY FEES ARE NOT AVAILABLE) *Field trips are an additional nominal fee (approximately $7 - $10) *Non-refundable deposit ($60/$70) is due for child’s first session of attendance with registration to secure spot. Deposit will be applied to child’s first session of attendance. Weekly Payment Sibling Discount: Each additional child in the same household paying on a weekly basis will receive a 25% discount. **Entire Summer Fee Discount: $360 for entire summer per child (Regular Hours) $420 for entire summer per child (Extended Hours and Youth In Action) **The Entire Summer Fee must be paid in full by 4:30 pm the Friday (June 22) before camp begins to receive the entire summer fee discount. Sibling discount and entire summer discount cannot be combined. No refunds issued for unattended sessions. For a nominal fee, registration can be completed online through ActiveNet. Please go to our website at www.KentParksAndRec.org and click on “Online Registration”. You will be required to create an online account, if you do not already have one, before registering for a program. You may also fill out the paper registration (four pages: general registration, health history form, Summer Camp additional form, and pick up authorization). Scholarships are available through a separate application process. Please contact our office for scholarship information and applications or to obtain the information online go to www.KentParksAndRec.org and click on “Publications” at the top of the page. Call 410-778-2083 or email [email protected] for more information.

Please be advised that if you are on the weekly payment plan and your

child is registered but does not attend the first full session, the spot will be

cancelled for all remaining sessions if proper notification

is not provided the week before the session starts.

Weather Cancellation Hotline

410-810-3755

“Creating balanced opportunities for our patrons to play, learn, and grow through our programs and parks.”

Leaders Club - Back to Basics!

Ages: Entering grades 7 - 9 Dates: July 2 - August 9 Days: Monday - Thursday Time: 8:30 am - 5 pm Place: Kent County Middle School Cost: $200 for the entire summer (6 weeks) Leaders Club is a program that embarks on utilizing a peer pressure approach for middle school-aged youth by focusing on positive peer influences in a variety of educational, physically challenging, recreational and service learning type activities. Positive peer pressure influences teens to channel negative behavior into more positive and beneficial pursuits. This also helps to develop and enhance self-esteem, decision making, and problem solving skills. Leaders will earn service learning hours by serving through learning. Participants must bring a non-refrigerated lunch and two snacks each day. There will be special activities and field trips (additional cost). The program is limited to 28 leaders. Once we receive your application we will mail you a Leaders Club packet with more information to consider carefully before committing to the program.

Summer Playground Program

Ages: 6 - 11 Dates: June 25 - August 10 *Bonus Week: August 6 - August 10 (Monday - Thursday) Days: Monday - Friday (weather permitting) Time: 9 am - 5 pm Place: H. H. Garnett Elementary School Rock Hall Civic Center Cost: $50 per child for the summer This 7 week drop in program will offer arts and crafts, games, and activities to keep your child active during the summer months (weather permitting). Children will also enjoy two off-site activities per week. All the summer fun without the BIG commitment! Children must bring a non-refrigerated lunch and two snacks each day. Spaces are limited to 30 children per location.

Fitness and Wellness **A Facility Access Card is required for all patrons ages 10+ who are

participating in or attending activities held at the Community Center**

AM Zumba With Jen Tunis

Ages: Teen - Adult Dates: Ongoing through May Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 8:45 am - 9:45 am Place: Community Center Cost: $6 per class or $45 per calendar month *County employee, student, and senior discount available per class ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music with dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic and fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It’s a mixture of body sculpting moves with easy to follow dance steps that are fun and painless. Call 410-778-2083 or email [email protected] for more information.

Toning With Brenda Rose

Ages: Teen - Adult Dates: Ongoing through May 24th No class on April 7th, 10th, & 28th Days: Tuesday and Thursday (PM) Saturday (AM) Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (will resume June 5th, beginning at 5:15 pm) 8:15 am - 9:15 am (will resume June 9th) Place: Community Center Cost: $6 per class or $50 per calendar month *County employee, student, and senior discount available per class This class is designed to give a full body workout and improve muscle tone. Class format includes a segment using light hand weights to tone and strengthen major muscles and a segment for core strengthening. Students are given low and high impact options and the class is self-paced by individuals monitoring their own heart rate. Hand weights, body bars, and stability balls available. Call 410-778-2083 or email [email protected] for more information.

Summer Camps

For a nominal fee, registration can be completed online through ActiveNet. Please go to our website at www.KentParksAndRec.org and click on “Online Registration”. You will be required to create an online account, if you do not already have one, before registering for a program. You may also fill out the paper registration forms. Scholarships are available through a separate application process. Please contact our office for scholarship information and applications or to obtain the information online go to www.KentParksAndRec.org and click on “Publications” at the top of the page. Call 410-778-2083 or email [email protected] for more information.


410-810-3755

*Chestertown Fit Club With Gregg Bird

Ages: Teen - Adult Dates: Ongoing Days: Monday Time: 5:30 pm Place: Community Center Cost: FREE with Facility Access Card Call 410-708-1743 for more information * Program offered by a private vendor.

Aqua Fitness

Instructor Needed!

Kent Youth Lacrosse, Inc.

Ages: 5 - 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14 Dates: March - May Days: Vary Place: Vary Cost:: $100 per player Registration for youth lacrosse begins mid-January each year. There is a $10 sibling discount per sibling. The cost includes U.S. Lacrosse membership and a team jersey. Contact Miranda Dunston at 410-708-6673 or email [email protected] for more information.

Adult Co-Ed Drop-In Ping Pong Ages: 16 and up Dates: Ongoing Days: Tuesday and Friday Time: 9 am - 12 pm Place: Community Center Cost: $3 per player per day or $60 full year (closed some holidays) Looking for something to do on Tuesday and Friday mornings? Come join us for year round recreational fun. Call 410-778-1957 or email [email protected] for more information.

Certification Courses CPR/First Aid Certification

Ages: 12 - Adult Dates: April 21 or July 21 Days: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12 pm (CPR) 1 pm - 4 pm (First Aid) Place: Community Center Cost: $22 per person per class Sign up today, space is limited to 20 participants per class! A minimum of 10 participants is required. Sign up for one class or both. Call 410-810-5955 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pool & Spa Operator Certification & Recertification

Ages: 16 - Adult Dates: *April 7 & 14 (Certification) *Must attend both dates April 28 (Recertification) Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 5 pm (Certification) 9 am - 1 pm (Recertification) Place: Community Center Cost:: $230 per person (Certification) $175 per person (Recertification) This class offers instruction for the MD Pool & Spa Operators license. Class size is limited to 30 participants. A minimum of 7 paid participants is required for the certification course and 5 for the recertification course. Call 410-810-5955 or email [email protected] for more information.

Sports **A Facility Access Card is required for all patrons ages 10+ who are

participating in or attending activities held at the Community Center**

MD DNR Safe Boating

Ages: 12 - Adult Dates: March 26, 27, & 29 Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday *Must attend all 3 nights Times: 6 pm - 9 pm Place: Community Center Cost: $25 per person This is a state required course for anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 who wishes to operate a boat in Maryland waters. Call 410-810-5955 or email [email protected] for more information.

Youth Sport Leagues These youth sports are administered by volunteer organizations and require independent registration forms.

Contact the representative listed below each sport for more information.

Kent County Babe Ruth Baseball

Ages: 4 - 6 (T-Ball) 7 - 8 (Rookie) 9 - 10 (Minor) 11 - 12 (Major) 13 - 15 (Prep) 16 - 18 Dates: April - June Days: Vary Place: Vary Cost:: $85 per player Registration for youth baseball begins in January each year. Player must be age listed as of May 1. Cost subject to change. Opening Day at Worton Park is April 28. Call Mike Pipozar at 443-480-0194 for more information.

Kent County Babe Ruth Softball

Ages: 7 - 10 11 - 13 14 - 18 Dates: April - June Days: Vary Place: Vary Cost:: $65 per player Registration for youth softball begins January each year. Player must be age listed as of January 1. Opening Day at Worton Park is April 14. Call Penny Usilton at 410-639-7882 for more information.

Adult Sports Adult Co-Ed Softball

Ages: 18 and up Dates: June - September Days: Thursday or Friday Time: 6:30 pm game time Place: Worton Park Cost:: $500 per team (due April 10) Men and women, gather your friends for this fun filled substance free league for softball enthusiasts wanting to get a little exercise throughout the summer. Team rosters due May 18. Games will be played once per week. Pre-season meetings (March 13, April 10, & May 8) will be held at the Community Center at 6 pm. Call 410-778-1957 or email [email protected] for more information.

Coming Fall 2012… Adult Co-Ed Flag Football! Call 410-778-1957 or email [email protected] for more information.

FREE Girls Volleyball Clinics at the Community Center March 10, 17, 24, & *31 from 1 pm - 3 pm. Girls ages 10 - 14 are invited to come out to improve their volleyball skills. Instruction will be given on serving, setting, blocking, as well as “the kill”. Rules and strategy will also be covered. Beginners, as well as experienced players, are welcome! A general registration form is required to participate. A minimum of 10 participants is required one week before each clinic in order to offer the program. *March 31 is reserved for a weather make-up date only, if needed Call 410-778-1957 or email [email protected] for more information.


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Special Events and Trips

Weather Cancellation

Hotline 410-810-3755

Spring Festival Ages: 12 and under Date: March 31 (rain/snow date April 1) Day: Saturday Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Place: Worton Park Cost: $7 per child if registered by 4:30 pm March 16 $9 per child if registered late/walk-in Registration: Begins March 1 Don’t miss out on all the fun for one low price! Your child will receive a picture with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy face painting, balloon animals, age division egg hunts, egg decorating, unlimited pony rides, games, crafts, and prizes! Call 410-778-1948 or email [email protected] for more information.

New York City: Day On Your Own

Date: May 12 Day: Saturday Time: Depart 6 am sharp Return approximately 11 pm Cost: $50 per seat includes a NYC Visitors Guide What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend! Take your mom to NYC for the day! Enjoy a day in New York City with someone special! Don’t miss out, seats fill fast! Call 410-810-5948 or email [email protected] for more information.

Kent County High School Post Prom Party Ages: KCHS Juniors and Seniors (and their guests) Date: May 20 Day: Sunday Time: Midnight - 5 am (doors open at 11:30 pm) Place: Community Center Cost: $3 per person or $5 per couple (ticket sales at KCHS on lunch shifts the week before) Thanks to community partners, businesses, organizations, parents, and school personnel this event is made possible each year. Community support is needed to make this a successful event. There are numerous ways to support this important community event: monetary donation for general event expenses, sponsor an activity, donate a prize to give away, donate food, or volunteer at the event. Call 410-778-1948 or email [email protected] if you would like to be a part of providing a substance-free alternative for Kent County youth.

Betterton Beach Clean-up Ages: All ages welcome Date: April 21 (rain date April 22) Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12 pm Place: Betterton Beach Registration: Begins April 1 Register by 4:30 pm April 14 for free t-shirt. Come help clean Betterton Beach in preparation for the up-coming summer season. This event correlates with Earth Day. Food and beverages provided for participants after the event. Call 410-778-1948 or email [email protected] for more information.

Youth Fishing Derby

Ages: 15 and under Date: June 2 Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 12:30 pm Place: Turner’s Creek Park Cost: $7 per child if registered by 4:30 pm May 25 $9 if registered late/walk-in Join together with area businesses, organizations, and volunteers to teach children how to fish-not just for the sport of it, but for the family values it can instill. This special event includes prizes for casting, biggest fish of the day, biggest fish in a species, and biggest fish in each age division. Free lunch and goodie bag to all registered children. Rod and reel give-away to the first 75 to pre-register and arrive by 10 am the day of event. Bait will be provided. Call 410-810-5948 or email [email protected] for more information.

100th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival

Date: April 14 Day: Saturday Time: Depart 7:30 am sharp Return approximately 6 pm Place: Washington, D.C. Cost: $22 per person In 1912, 3,000 cherry blossom trees were bestowed upon Washington, D.C. by Japan as a symbol of international friendship. The trees have withstood the test of time and nearly a century later, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the 100th anniversary. Call 410-810-5948 or email [email protected] for more information.

Bus Trip Refund and Cancellation Policy Refunds not issued unless the trip is full and we are able to resell your ticket. All bus trips require a minimum of 30 paid reservations at least two weeks prior to the trip date, otherwise the trip will be cancelled and refunds issued.

Weather Cancellation

Hotline 410-810-3755

Building Information

The building will be open for public use as follows: November 1 - April 30

Sunday Closed Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm May 1 - October 31 Sunday Closed Monday-Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm

Facility Access Cards (expires one year from date of purchase)

Access Card Fees In-County Rates Out-of-County Rates Ages 10 - 21 $5 Ages 10 - 21 $10 Adults $10 Adults $20 Seniors 55+ $5 Seniors 55+ $10 Replacement Card Fees In-County Rates Out-of-County Rates Ages 10 - 21 $10 Ages 10 - 21 $20 Adults $20 Adults $40 Seniors 55+ $10 Seniors 55+ $20 FAMILY PLANS (must reside in the same Kent County household) Family of 4 $25 Each additional family member $3 (Discount only given if purchased in a single transaction) ORGANIZATION PLANS (Kent County care based organizations) Maximum of 15 attendees per visit $45 Attendance must be during public hours Must call ahead to confirm drop-in availability Must provide an attendance sign in sheet listing attendees

Community Center Pool The pool will be open for public use as follows: Weekends: May 26 - 28, June 2 - 3, June 9 - 10, & June 16 - 17 August 25 - 26 and September 1 - 3 *Dates subject to change pending Kent County Public Schools’ schedule 12 pm - 7 pm Open Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays Daily: June 18 - August 24 *Dates subject to change pending Kent County Public Schools’ schedule 12 pm - 7 pm Daily Admission Cost with Access Card Cost without Access Card 2 years old and under Free 2 years old and under Free Individual $3 Individual $5 *Season Pass Individual $65 Family of 4 $200 Each additional family member $25 *Honored at the Community Center, Millington, and Bayside Landing Pools

Kent County Community Center A Facility Access Card is required for all patrons ages 10+ who are utilizing the Kent County Community Center.

For private and larger public events (tournaments, rentals, etc.) patrons who do not have a Facility Access Card will be required to sign-in manually.

The Community Center will be CLOSED on the following dates:

May 25 *May 28 *July 4

*The pool will be open.

Community Information Maryland Children’s Health Program

Are you and/or your children in need of Health Insurance? Kent County Health Department has you covered! Your family may qualify for one of these programs…

(MCHP) Program: Insurance for Pregnant Women and Children

(FAC) Program:

Insurance for Families and Children Call 410-778-7035 or 410-778-7039 to see if you qualify today!

Volunteering - The Benefits are Endless Kent County Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers for youth and senior programs. What a wonderful opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of our impressionable youth and show our senior population how much you care. Call 410-778-1948 or email [email protected] for more information.

Worton Park Clean-up Ages: All ages welcome Date: April 15 Day: Sunday Time: 1 pm - 5 pm Place: Worton Park Join members of the community and organizations alike in the clean-up of Worton Park. Call 410-778-1661 or email [email protected] for more information.

WEATHER CANCELLATION HOTLINE

Weather closing information and general announcements are posted on the Parks and Recreation home page bulletin board at www.KentParksAndRec.org and our Weather Cancellation Hotline at 410-810-3755 (usually no later than 7:30 am the day in question when weather related). Whenever possible (we will do our best, but can’t guarantee this will always happen), a courtesy email will be sent to individuals who have provided an email address for announcements and notifications. If you do not receive an email and weather is questionable, please visit our website homepage or call the Weather Cancellation Hotline. To be added to our email list please send an email to [email protected] and request to be added. School Year (September - May): In general, if Kent County Public Schools (KCPS) are closed, close early, or cancel evening programs, all programs at the public school sites are closed. Kent County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) youth programs at the Kent County Community Center (KCCC) and KCPR facilities are closed when county facilities remain *open. In general, KCCC will be open to the public on a drop-in basis when Kent County Government offices are open, however the operating schedule may be adjusted as needed as weather conditions warrant or in case of emergencies. If Kent County Government offices have a delayed opening or liberal leave is in effect, morning programs are closed. If KCPS are one hour or 90 minutes late, morning programs will be open. If KCPS are two hours late, morning programs will be closed. These general policies do not necessarily apply to programs offered by private venders (please refer to program description) at KCCC as they determine their opening and closing schedules when KCCC remains *open on a normal operating schedule. *All programs are closed when the Snow Emergency Plan or State of Emergency Plan is in effect. Weekend/Summer: In general, announcements for weekend and/or summer programs and events held at the KCCC or a KCPR facility are posted by 8 am on the day in question. Decisions for programs with a start time before 8 am will be posted by 10 pm the night before.

Benefits of the Facility Access Card (FAC) at the Kent County Community Center

⇒ State of the Art Facility ⇒ Wireless Internet Entire Facility ⇒ Use of Lobby Game Tables: Ping Pong, Billiards, Air Hockey, & Foosball ⇒ Lounge in the Lobby (Tables, Big Screen Television) ⇒ Use of Computer Lab, *Printing Services & Public Library Books (*Printing Fees Applicable) ⇒ Open Gym ⇒ Open Multi-Purpose/Fitness Room ⇒ Discounted Room Rental Rates

Our Mission Creating balanced opportunities for our patrons to play, learn, and grow through our programs and parks.

11041 Worton Road * PO Box 67 * Worton, MD 21678 * 410-778-1948 * www.KentParksAndRec.org

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