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Aug 5, 2022

My fun squad was back on the show today! Tony Baker, Director of Marketing for Frederick County Parks & Recreation joined me for a chat along with Allie Bodenschatz, a summer marketing intern.

Tony gave us details for basicREC. The basicREC program is available to all Frederick County Elementary School aged children and provides participants with recreational opportunities before and after school! Children play games, participate in art projects, crafts, sports, along with many other activities. Weather permitting, most activities will take place outside. Once all planned recreational activities have taken place, children may have the opportunity to do homework. You can register your child for the program at their elementary school as full time (before AND after) or any combination of before and after. You are also able to register your child for a day here or there. Registration opened on July 1. Get more details by clicking here.

This year, FCPRD is bringing back middleREC for middle school students at Admiral Byrd and James Wood Middle School. The program takes place at the Youth Development Center with transportation being provided by the respective schools. This program provides middle school students with social and recreation opportunities after school such as art projects, sports and recreation games, fitness programs, and MORE! Weather permitting, some activities will take place outside. Register your student or get more details by clicking here.

Tony gave us details for:

Plus we talked briefly about some upcoming races - get more running details at: runatthetop.net

Allie gave us details for the Picnic and Pool PAWty happening at Clear Brook Park on Saturday, September 10 from noon til 3pm. The event is a partnership with Winchester City Parks & Recreation Department and will rotate each year between county and city pools. This year's event will feature dock diving, dog dancing, vendors (for dogs and their owners), a car show, 0-60 Energy Cafe, Mattie's Soft Serve, and more! Admission is free but there is s $5 fee per dog to get in the pool.

If you'd like more information about sports registration deadline, more programs and activities, or details about other events, check out the Fall Activity Guide on their website: FCPRD.net.