Activities throughout August

Ongoing Registration for Morning Care
Licensed childcare during the school year for children ages 5-12 (as of August 31, 2008). Fee is payable in 10 monthly installments of $75, plus a $10 mandatory registration fee. Required health forms must be completed prior to participation in the program. For more information contact the center you will be attending. Información en Español: 301-445-4509.
College Park Community Center
SMARTlink #122731
5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park
Information: 301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512
Suitland Community Center
SMARTlink #122606
5600 Regency Lane, Suitland
Information: 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030

Ongoing Registration for Pre-School
Children will participate in age-appropriate activities and must be toilet-trained. A payment plan is available with on-site registration. Times, dates and ages vary for program. Call the center of interest for further information. Required health forms must be completed prior to participation in the program. Información en Español: 301-445-4509.
Beltsville Community Center
Ages 3-4 years (M-W-F, 9 am-12 noon)
Fee: Resident $474; Non-Resident $570
SMARTlink #122623 (starts Sept. 3)
Ages 4-5 years (M-F, 9 am-12 noon)
Fee: Resident $750; Non-Resident $900
SMARTlink #122622 (starts Sept. 2)
3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
Information: 301-937-6613; TTY 301-445-4512
Bowie Community Center
Ages 35-47 months (M-W-Th, 9-11:30 am)
Fee: Resident $495; Non-Resident $594
SMARTlink #122592 (starts Aug. 25)
Ages 48-59 months (M-W-Th, 12:30-3 pm)
Fee: Resident $495; Non-Resident $594
SMARTlink #122593 (starts Aug. 25)
3209 Stonybrook Drive, Bowie
Information: 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768
Deerfield Run Community Center
Ages 3-4 years (M-F, 9:30 am-12 noon)
Fee: Resident $750; Non-Resident $900
SMARTlink #128053 (starts Sept. 3)
13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel
Information: 301-953-7882; TTY 301-445-4512
Glenn Dale Community Center
Ages 35-59 months (T-W-Th, 9-11:30 am)
Fee: Resident 478; Non-Resident $574
SMARTlink #122669 (starts Sept. 2)
11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale
Information: 301-352-8983; TTY 301-218-6768
Good Luck Community Center
Ages 3-4 years (T-W-Th, 9-11:30 am)
Fee: Resident $441; Non-Resident $530
SMARTlink #122729 (starts Sept. 2)
Ages 4-5 years (M-Th, 12 noon-2:30 pm)
Fee: Resident $585; Non-Resident $702
SMARTlink #122728 (starts Sept. 2)
8601 Good Luck Road, Lanham
Information: 301-552-1093; TTY 301-445-4512
Harmony Hall Regional Center
Ages 35 months-5 years (M-F, 9 am-12 noon)
Fee: Resident $702; Non-Resident $842
SMARTlink #126801 (starts Sept. 2)
10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030
Kettering/Largo Community Center
Ages 35-59 months (M-W-F, 9 am-12 noon)
Fee: Resident $495; Non-Resident $594
SMARTlink #122675 (starts Sept. 3)
431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768

Ongoing Registration for Kids Care
This program offers licensed, after-school (2-6 pm) child care during the school year for children ages 5-12 (as of August 31, 2008). Call for space availability. Fees are payable in 10 installments of $155 for the 2008-2009 School Year. There is a mandatory registration fee of $25. For the scheduled payment plan, the first installment of $180{$155 +$25} is due at the time of registration. Program begins August 25. Required health forms must be completed prior to participation in the program. For more information contact the center of interest. Información en Español: 301-445-4509.
Beltsville Community Center
SMARTlink #122676
3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
Information: 301-937-6613; TTY 301-445-4512
Cedar Heights Community Center
SMARTlink #122601
1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant
Information: 301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768
College Park Community Center
SMARTlink #122732
5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park
Information: 301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512
Deerfield Run Community Center
SMARTlink #122657
13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel
Information: 301-953-7882; TTY 301-445-4512
Kettering/Largo Community Center
SMARTlink #122673
431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768
Glassmanor Community Center
SMARTlink #122618
1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill
Information: 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030
Indian Queen Recreation Center
SMARTlink #122627
9551 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington
Information: 301-839-9597; TTY 301-203-6030
Langley Park Community Center
SMARTlink #122642
1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville
Information: 301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512
Marlow Heights Community Center
SMARTlink #122625
2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights
Information: 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030
Peppermill Community Center
SMARTlink #122594
610 Hill Road, Landover
Information: 301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
SMARTlink #122733
6120 Sargent Road, Chillum
Information: 301-853-2005; TTY 301-445-4512
Seat Pleasant Activity Center
SMARTlink #122597
5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant
Information: 301-773-6685; TTY 301-218-6768
Suitland Community Center
SMARTlink #122605
5600 Regency Lane, Suitland
Information: 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030
William Beanes Community Center
SMARTlink #122626
5108 Dianna Drive, Suitland
Information: 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030

Registration for Fall Classes
The Fall 2008 Guide to Parks and Recreation classes, programs and events will be distributed to M-NCPPC facilities in Prince George's County and Prince George's County Memorial Libraries, and mailed to SMARTlink account holders during the week of August 1. Registration for Prince George's County residents begins at 7 am, Monday, August 11, and at 7 am, Monday, August 18 for residents of other jurisdictions. If you have questions, please call the Park and Planning Help Desk at 301-699-CALL(2255) or e-mail help4SMARTlink@pgparks.com

The Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club is a private, non-profit corporation incorporated under the statutes of the State of Maryland, governed by a Board of Directors. The various clubs provide Prince George's County youth opportunities to participate in many activities sponsored and conducted by 33 member clubs located throughout the county. Each club is administered by volunteers. At the present time, 3,000 volunteers serve 18,000 youth members. Member clubs offer basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and cheerleading, track, and football programs for girls and boys ages 5 - 18. These activities are available to all Prince George's County youth, regardless of ability and/or skill level. Participants receive instruction from coaches who are American Sports Effectiveness Program qualified. Become involved. Join the fun and the activities offered by member clubs and get involved as a volunteer. For more information, please call 301-918-8100; TTY 301-918-8124 or log on to www.pgparks.com and click on the link to the Boys & Girls Clubs on the left hand side of the web page.

Picnic Pavilion Rental
Host your next event at our outdoor picnic pavilion. Our picnic area seats 50 and is conveniently located near grills, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and football fields, and a playground. Reservations required.
Fee: Resident $100; Non-Resident $120
Good Luck Community Center
8601 Good Luck Road, Lanham
Information: 301-552-1093; TTY 301-445-4512

Old Maryland Farm Activities & Programs
Tour the garden. Enjoy a hayride. Host a barnyard party. Watch a farmer care for livestock or feed farm animals. Ride a pony led by staff. Meet & feed the farm animals. Old Maryland Farm offers something for everyone this month. Call the facility for program dates, times, fees and reservation deadlines.
Old Maryland Farm
301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-218-6770; TTY 301-699-2544

Fitness Assessments (by appointment)
This is a scientific testing format that determines one's fitness level. It aids in establishing a safe and appropriate exercise-training program while providing baseline information to chart your progress. Two types of assessments are offered - basic and deluxe. Call staff for more information. No drop-ins; call for an appointment.
Ages 13 & up
Fee: Basic test $15, Deluxe test $25
Basic & deluxe tests: $15/seniors ages 60 & up
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483

Daily, sunrise to sunset
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Enjoy FREE use of the park, fishing pier, playground, and boat ramp. We also offer FREE interpretive pontoon boat rides on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12 noon.
4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg
Information: 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Daily, 10 am-5 pm
College Park Aviation Museum Tours
Visit the museum & view memorabilia related to significant achievements in aviation since the time of the Wright Brothers. Tours for groups of 10 or more are available by appointment.
Fee: $4/adults, $3/seniors & groups, $2/ages 18 & under
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Information: 301-864-6029; TTY 301-864-4765

Sundays, 10 am-3 pm
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Tour
This FREE, self-guided, four-mile tour connects Patuxent River Park with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and features interpretive stops, observation towers, and a wooden bridge across the marsh.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Billingsley Historic House Tours
Visit one of Prince George's County's oldest historic treasures from the 1740s, located on the scenic Patuxent River. Last tour begins at 3 pm. Call for special program information.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups of 10 or more, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
Billingsley House Museum
, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544

Sundays, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm (guided tours);
Mondays-Fridays, 11 am-3 pm (self-guided tours); and
Group tours for 10 or more by appointment
Montpelier Mansion Tours
Visit the mansion and see it decorated and furnished in 1830s period, many pieces original to the Snowden family, builders of the house in the 1780s. View our period kitchen exhibition with numerous tools and equipment of the time.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups of 10 or more, $1/ages 6-18, FREE/ages 5 & under
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel
Information: 301-953-1376; TTY 301-699-2544

Sundays, 2-3 pm
River Ecology Boat Tour
Come aboard our pontoon boat to learn about the wetlands, wildlife, and history of the area. Reservations required for this FREE program.
All ages welcome.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 8 am-12 noon
Senior Days
Seniors (Prince George's County residents only) are allowed FREE use of both the fitness center and pool.
Ages 60 & up; FREE for Prince George's County seniors
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483

Mondays-Thursdays, 9 am-1 pm & 4:30-8:30 pm;
Fridays, 9 am-1 pm & 4:30-7:30 pm;
and Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm (closed Sundays)
Sportsplex's Children's Center - Sitting Service
Staff in the Children's Center, located on the lower level of the facility, will supervise you child while you work out, swim or participate in a class. Let your child enjoy the newly-installed playground equipment connected to the Children's Center. Parents must remain in the facility while their children are in the Children's Center.
Ages 12 months-12 years
Fee: $3 for 2 hours, or purchase coupon booklet for $25 - good for 10 sessions
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Information: 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483

Mondays-Sundays, Gallery hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 am-9:30 pm;
Fridays, 9 am-5 pm; Saturdays, 9 am-4:30 pm;
and Sundays, 12 noon-3 pm
Kaleidoscope of Colors
Our Center Art Gallery features works of art portraying the hot and bright colors of summer. The exhibit is presented by M-NCPPC and the Hyattsville Alliance for the Arts.
All ages welcome. FREE
Prince George's Plaza Community Center
6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
Information: 301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512

Mondays & Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, and Saturdays, 8 am-12 noon
Meet our Dynamic Nutritionist
Receive nutritional information to help develop healthy eating habits.
Ages 13 & up
Please call for fee information.
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Information: 301-583-2562; TTY 301-583-2483

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12 noon-12:45 pm;
and Saturdays & Sundays, 5-5:45 pm
Anacostia River Boat Tours
Join a park naturalist on our pontoon boat to search for birds and other wildlife. No advance reservations required--sign up when you arrive at the park.
All ages welcome. FREE
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg
Information: 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Wednesdays, 6 pm
Wednesday & Friday Night Basketball
Play basketball on Wednesday and Friday evenings throughout the month of August.
All ages welcome. FREE
Marlow Heights Community Center
2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights
Information: 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030

Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, and Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Aikido
This Japanese martial arts class focuses on defending yourself by using opponents' energy against them. Reservations required.
Ages 16 & up
Fee: Resident $50; Non-Resident $60
Prince George's Plaza Community Center
6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
Information: 301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512
SMARTlink #121399

Thursdays & Fridays, 11 am-3 pm, and
Saturdays & Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Surratt House Museum Tours
A good, historical murder mystery unfolds during a tour of this Civil War era home whose family became entangled in the intrigue surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. View our photographic exhibit entitled "Road to Freedom," which highlights the struggles of enslaved people in Prince George's County, the State of Maryland, and the nation over a 200-year period.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton
Information: 301-868-1121 (voice & TTY)

Fridays & Sundays, 12 noon-3:30 pm
Riversdale House Museum Tours
Restored to reflect the history of Rosalie Stier Calvert's occupancy, Riversdale offers a glimpse into the early 19th century life of both the owners of the estate and the servants and slaves who worked there. This early Federal house is open on a walk-in basis with guided tours. Open hearth cooking demonstrations on Sundays from 12 noon-4 pm. Group tours by appointment.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups of 10 or more, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ ages 4 & under
Riversdale House Museum
4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park
Information: 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Marietta House Museum Tours
Visit the home of Associate Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall. Built in 1813, this Federal-style house is furnished to reflect the three generations of Duvall occupancy. Group tours of 10 or more are available by appointment.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
Marietta House Museum
5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale
Information: 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544

Fridays & Sundays, 12 noon-4 pm
Darnall's Chance House Museum Tours
Darnall's Chance was built in 1742 by a wealthy Scottish merchant and entrepreneur named James Wardrop. Museum tours highlight the similarities and differences between Mr. Wardrop's wife, Lettice Lee, and the lives of other 18th century women, gentry, middling, and enslaved, who lived here. Tours for groups of 10 or more are available by appointment. Shop at the museum gift shop located on the premises.
Fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
Darnall's Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544

Fridays, 6 pm
Wednesday & Friday Night Basketball
Play basketball on Wednesday and Friday evenings throughout the month of August.
All ages welcome. FREE
Marlow Heights Community Center
2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights
Information: 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030

Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am-6 pm
Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Boat and Rowboat Rentals
Hop into a boat to explore the river for an hour or the whole day.
Fee (per canoe or kayak): Resident $5/hour or $12/day;
Non-Resident $6/hour or $15/day
Fee (per rowboat & paddle boat): Resident $6/hour or $15/day;
Non-Resident $7/hour or $20/day
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg
Information: 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Saturdays & Sundays, 1-4 pm
Patuxent Rural Life Museums
These FREE museums preserve the legacy of 19th and early 20th century history in Prince George's County. Visit the W.H. Duvall Tool Museum, Tobacco Farming Museum, Duckett Log Cabin, Blacksmith-Farrier Shop, and a 1923 Sears Simplex house.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
Information: 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544

Scheduled Activities in August