WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks spring registration opens today for classes that focus on mental and physical well-being. The Park Academy Series new programs include Storytime Art for Children and Caregivers, Midday Reset Yoga and Partnering Dance 101.
The Park Academy Series programs take place in neighborhood parks to bring fitness, wellness, and learning classes close to home for participants. Programs are offered for all age groups and are held outdoors in local parks or in park activity buildings.
Park Academy Series classes
Storytime Art classes:
Enjoy a story with your toddler and then create art inspired by the story.
Storytime Art-Mouse Paint | Friday, March 14, 1:00-1:45 p.m. | Clarksburg Neighborhood Park
Storytime Art-The Rainbow Fish | Friday, March 21, 1:00-1:45 p.m. |
Clarksburg Neighborhood Park
Storytime Art-The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Friday May 2, 1:00-1:45 p.m. | Clarksburg Neighborhood Park
Storytime Art-Planting a Rainbow | Friday May 9, 1:00-1:45 p.m.| Clarksburg Neighborhood Park
Midday Reset Yoga | Wednesdays beginning April 2, 12:15-1:00 p.m. | Mayor Jayne H. Plank Kensington Cabin
Take a break from your busy day in this 45-minute indoor class focusing on the restorative practice of yoga nidra, or yogic sleep.
Partnering Dance 101 | Mondays beginning March 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Arora Hills Local Park, Clarksburg
Dancing in the park. Partner up and learn basic Cha-Cha and Foxtrot dance steps. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night activity, a new way to connect with others, or an active hobby, this is the class for you.
Canopy Connection-Tree Climbing for Teens | Wednesday April 16, 9am-Noon | Washington Square Neighborhood Park, Gaithersburg
Embark on a tree climbing adventure during MCPS spring break. This hands-on course for teens offers a unique opportunity to learn the basics of ropes, how to tie basic knots, proper techniques and safety equipment used for tree climbing. Professionals will also explain how tree climbing can lead to a career path.
Canopy Connection-Tree Climbing for 55+ | Friday May 16, 9:00 a.m.-Noon | Clarksburg Neighborhood Park
Adults 55 years and older can take to the treetops with guidance of tree professionals. This hands-on course offers a unique opportunity to learn the basics of ropes, how to tie basic knots, proper techniques to ascent ropes and safety equipment used for tree climbing.
Visit the Park Academy webpage for a complete listing of classes. There is a registration fee for the classes. To register for Park Academy Series classes and all Montgomery Parks activities, visit ActiveMontgomery and set up a free account to get started.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems. MontgomeryParks.org
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Accessibility for more information. ###