Introduction
Montgomery County Recreation partners with Montgomery County Public Schools to provide quality, no to low cost out-of-school time opportunities for youth and families. Our recreation activities and services allow youth and teens to make the most of their time outside of school. Through these various outlets, we help young people become healthier, gain leadership experience, develop career skills and connect with caring adult role models.
AFTER SCHOOL and SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Montgomery County Recreation offers a variety of after school programs for elementary, middle and high school aged youth, both at community recreation centers and at school locations.
Elementary
Excel Beyond the Bell Elementary
14 Current Locations: Burnt Mills, South Lake, Harmony Hills, Gaithersburg, Georgian Forest, Greencastle, JoAnn Leleck, Oak View, Weller Road, Whetstone, Roscoe Nix, New Hampshire Estates, Cresthaven, Wheaton Woods. Students in grades 1-6 are referred into the programs at each location
Club Adventure
This program is offered September - June from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. for grades K-5 for $75 per month. Current locations inlude Gwendolyn E. Coffield CRC, Damascus CRC, East County CRC, Long Branch CRC, Mid-County CRC, North Potomac CRC, Plum Gar CRC, Marilyn J. Praisner CRC, Upper County CRC and White Oak CRC. Youth will learn and participate in recreation activites including sports, crafts, dance and more.
Middle
Excel Beyond the Bell Middle
Eight Current Locations: Argyle, Clemente, Forest Oak, Key, Loiederman, Montgomery Village, Neelsville, and Shannon.
Registration is open to all students attending each school location.
RecXtra
16 Current Locations: Banneker, Briggs Chaney, Farquhar, Hallie Wells, John Poole, Kingsview, MLK, Parkland, Redland, Rocky Hill, Rosa Parks, Silver Spring Intl, Sligo, Takoma Park, White Oak, Wood
Registration is open to all students attending each school location.
High
RecZone
Six Current Locations: Blair, Magruder, Seneca Valley, Springbrook, Watkins Mill and Kennedy
Registration is open to all students attending each school location.
Special Programs
Kids Day Out
Offered in partnership with MCPS, Kids Day Out provides out of school supervised recreation programs to keep youth active when MCPS has scheduled days off (at minimal to no cost). For ages 6 - 11.
Teens Day Out
Offered in partnership with MCPS, Teens Day Out provides out of school supervised recreation programs to keep youth active when MCPS has scheduled days off (at minimal to no cost). For ages 11 - 14.
Soccer4Change
Students in Middle and High Schools are referred into this program that offers a Fall and Spring Soccer League.
Other Special Programs
VOLUNTEER and YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Whether you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community -- either as an individual or part of a group -- are seeking new experiences and skills, or need to fulfill Student Service Learning (SSL) requirements, there is a Recreation volunteer opportunity that will suit your interests and needs. Montgomery County Recreation also offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals ages 15 and up who are interested in working in recreation programs and services located around the County.
TeenWorks
Students are eligible to sign up for the volunteer program at age 14 and earn student service learning hours for their time.
Employment
Montgomery County Recreation offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals ages 15 and up who are interested in working in recreation programs and services located around the County.
Rec Assist
Montgomery County Recreation's financial assistance program subsidizes activity and membership fees so that eligible residents can pay reduced rates. Rec Assist funds are on a first come, first served, basis. Throughout the year MCR offers hundreds of activities, memberships and passes for you to choose from. Apply online today.
Summer, Sports, Camps and Recreation
SUMMER
Montgomery County Recreation offers summer camps and programs to meet the needs and interest of people of all ages.
RECREATION CLASSES
Discover hundreds of exciting classes, clinics and workshops offered throughout Montgomery County!
- Classes and programs are offered for all ages and abilities across the County. Learn more.
- Montgomery County Recreation provides accessible recreation, leisure skills and personal development activities for individuals with disabilities through adaptive programs and inclusion.
SPORTS
MCR currently offers basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball sport leagues for youth and a variety of other sports-based camps and clinics. Learn more.
COMMUNITY GROUPS and PARTNERS
Montgomery County Recreation offers unique opportunities for customers (families, students, PTA groups, etc) to design their own recreation classes and activities.