OCEAN PINES– A new season means new activities and new staff at Recreation and Parks.
Fall programs include indoor walking, cross court tennis, CPR certification classes and ultimate Frisbee. Ocean Pines also hosts the Annual Doggie Swim as well as trips to NASA facilities and the White House.
“In the summer the big focus here in the building is on day camps because we have 105-plus kids,” said Recreation Associate Vicki Magin. “As we get into the fall we have more activities.”
“In the fall we’re really trying to push new activities out there to keep people active,” said new part-time Program Supervisor Ian Smith.
Smith had interned with Ocean City Recreation and Parks, running day camps and day-to-day activities. The department also hired Jackie Stewart to assist with new fall programs. Stewart interned with Recreation and Parks during the summer from Frostburg State University.
A nationally recognized nutritionist and a registered nurse host a free Fun Fit Vibe demonstration, using new vibration fitness technology, on Sept. 6.
“It’s something you stand on and it shakes,” Magin said. “It’s new, so we’re going to have a demonstration in the gymnasium. It’s the first time it’s being offering in this area, which is neat.”
The Annual Doggie Swim returns to Mumford’s Landing on Sept. 6. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.
“It’s just a day to close the pool down and have your dog take a plunge,” said Smith.
The American Heart Association will sponsor a CPR certification class on Sept. 8. Ocean Pines EMS instructs the class, and participants receive certification cards and a CPR mask. All materials are included in the $60 registration fee.
Ultimate Frisbee camp begins on Sept. 10 under Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger.
Dates for the September, October, November and December NASA trips to the Wallops Flight Facility were not set. Tickets are $25.
“You actually get to go on the base, which is unusual, because we have a guy who used to work there,” Magin said. “We started going in April and they have sold out every time. The dates are based on when NASA is available, and what you see is based on what they’re working on.”
A White House trip on Sept. 5 sold out.
Recreation and Parks also renewed their satellite location with West Ocean City Fitness, holding nine different fitness classes four days a week. Participants may purchase a membership or pay drop-in rates.
“All of the programs that are offered by Ocean Pines are open to the public as well,” Magin said. “We encourage youth activity and team sportsmanship.”
The fall Recreation and Parks activity guide is available online now. The department will mail 8,000 copies to Ocean Pines residents this month.
For more information call 410-641-7052 or visit www.oceanpines.org.
Fall programs include indoor walking, cross court tennis, CPR certification classes and ultimate Frisbee. Ocean Pines also hosts the Annual Doggie Swim as well as trips to NASA facilities and the White House.
“In the summer the big focus here in the building is on day camps because we have 105-plus kids,” said Recreation Associate Vicki Magin. “As we get into the fall we have more activities.”
“In the fall we’re really trying to push new activities out there to keep people active,” said new part-time Program Supervisor Ian Smith.
Smith had interned with Ocean City Recreation and Parks, running day camps and day-to-day activities. The department also hired Jackie Stewart to assist with new fall programs. Stewart interned with Recreation and Parks during the summer from Frostburg State University.
A nationally recognized nutritionist and a registered nurse host a free Fun Fit Vibe demonstration, using new vibration fitness technology, on Sept. 6.
“It’s something you stand on and it shakes,” Magin said. “It’s new, so we’re going to have a demonstration in the gymnasium. It’s the first time it’s being offering in this area, which is neat.”
The Annual Doggie Swim returns to Mumford’s Landing on Sept. 6. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.
“It’s just a day to close the pool down and have your dog take a plunge,” said Smith.
The American Heart Association will sponsor a CPR certification class on Sept. 8. Ocean Pines EMS instructs the class, and participants receive certification cards and a CPR mask. All materials are included in the $60 registration fee.
Ultimate Frisbee camp begins on Sept. 10 under Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger.
Dates for the September, October, November and December NASA trips to the Wallops Flight Facility were not set. Tickets are $25.
“You actually get to go on the base, which is unusual, because we have a guy who used to work there,” Magin said. “We started going in April and they have sold out every time. The dates are based on when NASA is available, and what you see is based on what they’re working on.”
A White House trip on Sept. 5 sold out.
Recreation and Parks also renewed their satellite location with West Ocean City Fitness, holding nine different fitness classes four days a week. Participants may purchase a membership or pay drop-in rates.
“All of the programs that are offered by Ocean Pines are open to the public as well,” Magin said. “We encourage youth activity and team sportsmanship.”
The fall Recreation and Parks activity guide is available online now. The department will mail 8,000 copies to Ocean Pines residents this month.
For more information call 410-641-7052 or visit www.oceanpines.org.