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Indoor Recreation Programs 2019
We have a fit for you and your family! Indoor programs are held at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park (532 N. Cannon Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740) unless otherwise noted in program description. Enroll online by clicking on the four-digit activity number listed below; hyperlinks take you to ActiveNet, our secure online registration portal. Registration is required for all series and one-day activities at least 24 hours in advance of program start date unless noted in program description; programs must meet minimum enrollment levels. Sign up early so we can be in touch with you regarding program-related updates. For assistance with enrollment or questions about program details, call our office, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (301)739-8577 x 170. Find a great fit for you here!
Health & Wellness
Free Series & Classes by Meritus Health
Walk With Ease
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
May 6- June 14 (Activity #6388)
Developed for people living with arthritis who want to be more physically active, this program meets 3x each week to encourage, support and facilitate walking with ease. Prerequisite is ability to be on your feet for at least 10 minutes without increased pain or assistance. Led by Arthritis Foundation certified instructor from Meritus Health at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. Free/ 6-weeks.
Living Well With Diabetes
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
June 4- July 9 (Activity #6390)
Self-management workshop for individuals with diabetes or caretakers of loved ones with diabetes. Learn techniques to deal with symptoms, fatigue, pain, blood sugar, stress, emotions, healthy eating, and exercise for maintaining proper strength and endurance. Program by Meritus Health at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. Free/ 6-weeks.
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
June 4- July 9 (Activity #6390)
Self-management workshop for individuals with diabetes or caretakers of loved ones with diabetes. Learn techniques to deal with symptoms, fatigue, pain, blood sugar, stress, emotions, healthy eating, and exercise for maintaining proper strength and endurance. Program by Meritus Health at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. Free/ 6-weeks.
More free Health & Wellness programs provided my Meritus Health offered at The Greens at Hamilton Run Golf Course (2 South Cleveland Avenue).
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Thursdays, 9am-11am
Starts April 4 (will be held every week throughout the season)
Stop by to have your blood pressure taken at our golf course by a registered nurse. Walk-ins welcome; no reservation needed. The Greens at Hamilton Run is located on the corner of the Dual Highway and Cleveland Avenue.
Tee Up for Men's Health Talks
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
- May 22 (Activity #6282) Sports Injury Prevention
- July 17 (Activity #6283) Urological & Prostate Health
- August 21 (Activity #6286) Opioid Free Total Joint Program
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Thursdays, 9am-11am
Starts April 4 (will be held every week throughout the season)
Stop by to have your blood pressure taken at our golf course by a registered nurse. Walk-ins welcome; no reservation needed. The Greens at Hamilton Run is located on the corner of the Dual Highway and Cleveland Avenue.
Tee Up for Men's Health Talks
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
- May 22 (Activity #6282) Sports Injury Prevention
- July 17 (Activity #6283) Urological & Prostate Health
- August 21 (Activity #6286) Opioid Free Total Joint Program
Arts, Entertainment & Hobbies
SeriesSing!
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
May 2 - June 20 (Activity #6413)
Want to be a singer or impress your friends at karaoke? Learn the basics of solo singing and vocal function: breathing, pitch, vowels, tone, registers. All signing styles welcome! Great for beginners. Led by Delia Zielinski at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. $120/ 8-weeks.
More Arts, Entertainment, Hobbies & Camps activities listed on our Outdoor Programs page.
Hoolah Hoop Camp w/ Soolah Hoops
Monday- Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Activity #6416)
Learn warm-up practices, basics of hooping, games and tricks. Make your own Hoolah Hoop and learn to twirl & toss. Hoop making materials included. Bring a snack and water bottle to the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. Wear comfortable clothes. $150/ 5 days.
Monday- Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Activity #6416)
Learn warm-up practices, basics of hooping, games and tricks. Make your own Hoolah Hoop and learn to twirl & toss. Hoop making materials included. Bring a snack and water bottle to the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. Wear comfortable clothes. $150/ 5 days.
Fitness
Series & One-Day Activities
Aikido Basics
Fridays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- March 8 - April 12 (Activity #6370)
Ukemi Waza- taking the fall safely and efficiently
- April 19 - May 24 (Activity #6371)
Tachi Waza- empty handed self-defense forms
- May 31 - July 5 (Activity #6372)
Aiki Jo- incorporate the short staff, Jo movements
- July 26 - August 30 (Activity #6373)
Aiki Bokken- incorporate the wooden ken, Bokken movements
This Japanese form of self-defense and martial arts teaches mind-body connection and physical activity. "Aikido" translates as the path to harmonious energy movement. Co-ed, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10/drop-in.
Fridays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- March 8 - April 12 (Activity #6370)
Ukemi Waza- taking the fall safely and efficiently
- April 19 - May 24 (Activity #6371)
Tachi Waza- empty handed self-defense forms
- May 31 - July 5 (Activity #6372)
Aiki Jo- incorporate the short staff, Jo movements
- July 26 - August 30 (Activity #6373)
Aiki Bokken- incorporate the wooden ken, Bokken movements
This Japanese form of self-defense and martial arts teaches mind-body connection and physical activity. "Aikido" translates as the path to harmonious energy movement. Co-ed, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10/drop-in.
Art of Self Defense
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- April 4 - May 9 (Activity #6374)
- May 16 - June 20 (Activity #6375)
- July 25 - August 29 (Activity #6376)
This program consists of mental (conflict resolution) and physical practices (self-defense skills) to gain experience in order to make goof decisions when being confronted by an aggressor. The program is a good method of exercise for healthy mind and body. Co-ed classes, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10, drop-in.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- April 4 - May 9 (Activity #6374)
- May 16 - June 20 (Activity #6375)
- July 25 - August 29 (Activity #6376)
This program consists of mental (conflict resolution) and physical practices (self-defense skills) to gain experience in order to make goof decisions when being confronted by an aggressor. The program is a good method of exercise for healthy mind and body. Co-ed classes, ages 13 years & up. Led by Vernon Medeiros. $35/ 6-weeks. $10, drop-in.
AntiGravity Fitness Fundamentals
AntiGravity is an inspired mode of fitness centered around suspended hammocks. This exercise series is built on an art form to connect mind and body, take tension away, challenge you, and create a life that is lighter. Discover the benefits of decompression from inverting the body, building strength, conditioning, and advancing agility and coordination, as well as deep stretching and massage of muscles, tissue, and the body's spirit! A new program led by Lauren Alford, certified AntiGravity instructor and personal trainer. Ages 18 & up.
AntiGravity is an inspired mode of fitness centered around suspended hammocks. This exercise series is built on an art form to connect mind and body, take tension away, challenge you, and create a life that is lighter. Discover the benefits of decompression from inverting the body, building strength, conditioning, and advancing agility and coordination, as well as deep stretching and massage of muscles, tissue, and the body's spirit! A new program led by Lauren Alford, certified AntiGravity instructor and personal trainer. Ages 18 & up.
AntiGravity Fitness
One-class opportunity
10 student max per class.
Click activity number to enroll online & reserve your space. For help with enrollment, call Parks & Rec office: (301)739-8577 x 170. LEVEL 2 classes are for students who have taken 3 classes or more or have instructor permission.
Drop-in, $15/class. $12/class for Hub City 100 Milers, or students who have attended at least 10 AntiGravity classes.
One-class opportunity
10 student max per class.
Click activity number to enroll online & reserve your space. For help with enrollment, call Parks & Rec office: (301)739-8577 x 170. LEVEL 2 classes are for students who have taken 3 classes or more or have instructor permission.
Drop-in, $15/class. $12/class for Hub City 100 Milers, or students who have attended at least 10 AntiGravity classes.
| Saturdays, 12:15- 1:15 pm | Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 pm | Thursdays, 8:10-9:10 pm, LEVEL 2 |
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| - March 23 (Activity #6280) | - March 20 (Activity #6273) |
- March 28 (Activity #6278) |
| - March 30 (Activity #6281) | - March 27 (Activity #6274) |
Belly Dance Technique
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
- April 8 - June 3 (Activity #6284)
Belly Dancing is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and discover new muscles! This class will teach dance posture, isolations, shimmies, and traveling steps all combined into a short choreography. Belly dance inproves flexibility and is gentle on the knees and ankles, making it appropriate for individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. No previous dance experience is necessary; for ages 16 years and up. Ages 8 years and older may attend with a supervising adult age 21 years or over. Led by Aleesa Banzhoff. 8-week series, $80.
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
- April 8 - June 3 (Activity #6284)
Belly Dancing is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and discover new muscles! This class will teach dance posture, isolations, shimmies, and traveling steps all combined into a short choreography. Belly dance inproves flexibility and is gentle on the knees and ankles, making it appropriate for individuals of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. No previous dance experience is necessary; for ages 16 years and up. Ages 8 years and older may attend with a supervising adult age 21 years or over. Led by Aleesa Banzhoff. 8-week series, $80.
Hip Hop Soul
Sundays, 8 - 9 am
- Jan. 6- Feb. 24 (Activity #6157)
- Mar. 3- Apr. 21 (Activity #6158)
Soulful Sunday with hip hop flavor- low impact cardio to jump start your Sunday morning. Get your body moving with Chanda Thompson. 8-week series, $40 or Drop-in, $5/class.
Sundays, 8 - 9 am
- Jan. 6- Feb. 24 (Activity #6157)
- Mar. 3- Apr. 21 (Activity #6158)
Soulful Sunday with hip hop flavor- low impact cardio to jump start your Sunday morning. Get your body moving with Chanda Thompson. 8-week series, $40 or Drop-in, $5/class.
Geocache in the Parks
Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm-3:30pm
- February 3 Activity #6185
- March 2 Activity #6186
- April 27 (Activity #6364)
- May 5 (Activity #6365)
This real-world treasure hunting game uses your GPS-enabled cell phone to find hidden locations throughout Hagerstown City Parks. Learn how to earn a free GeoCoin! Free.
Saturdays & Sundays, 2pm-3:30pm
- February 3 Activity #6185
- March 2 Activity #6186
- April 27 (Activity #6364)
- May 5 (Activity #6365)
This real-world treasure hunting game uses your GPS-enabled cell phone to find hidden locations throughout Hagerstown City Parks. Learn how to earn a free GeoCoin! Free.
Square Dance
Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Beginners 2pm-3pm
Mainstream & Plus 3pm-5pm, three callers:
- April 7 (Activity #6407)
- May 5 (Activity #6408)
Advanced Square Dance w/ Art LaVigne:
- June 2 (Activity #6409)
- July 21 (Activity #6410)
- August 11 (Activity #6411)
Clogging with Mark Wilson:
- August 25 (Activity #6412)
Square Dance fun at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park for dance lovers of all ages, experience, and ability levels. Bring a date or come solo, experienced square dance providers provided. $6/person, or drop-in $7.
Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Beginners 2pm-3pm
Mainstream & Plus 3pm-5pm, three callers:
- April 7 (Activity #6407)
- May 5 (Activity #6408)
Advanced Square Dance w/ Art LaVigne:
- June 2 (Activity #6409)
- July 21 (Activity #6410)
- August 11 (Activity #6411)
Clogging with Mark Wilson:
- August 25 (Activity #6412)
Square Dance fun at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park for dance lovers of all ages, experience, and ability levels. Bring a date or come solo, experienced square dance providers provided. $6/person, or drop-in $7.
Tai Chi
Mondays & Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- Jan. 21- Mar. 2 (Activity #6105)
Improve balance and movement through this intro to Tai Chi principles and postures. Relieve tension and reconnect through low-impact mind-and-body exercise series. Led by Vernon Medieros. Choose your 6-week schedule: Meet Once weekly, $35; Twice weekly, $45; Drop-in, $10/class.
Mondays & Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- Jan. 21- Mar. 2 (Activity #6105)
Improve balance and movement through this intro to Tai Chi principles and postures. Relieve tension and reconnect through low-impact mind-and-body exercise series. Led by Vernon Medieros. Choose your 6-week schedule: Meet Once weekly, $35; Twice weekly, $45; Drop-in, $10/class.
Turbo Kick
Sundays, Noon- 1 pm
- Jan. 27- Mar. 3 (Activity #6178)
Punch, jab, and kick your cares away with this up-beat interval aerobic workout that utilizes self-defense techniques for a fun and stress-relieving cardio and toning exercise. Led by Deanna Schleigh. 6-weeks, $30.
Sundays, Noon- 1 pm
- Jan. 27- Mar. 3 (Activity #6178)
Punch, jab, and kick your cares away with this up-beat interval aerobic workout that utilizes self-defense techniques for a fun and stress-relieving cardio and toning exercise. Led by Deanna Schleigh. 6-weeks, $30.
Zumba
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm & Saturdays, 11 am-12 pm
Fun cardio to the electric music of Latino flare- features the core rhythms merengue, salsa, cumbia, and reagaeton. Led by certified Zumba instructor, Chanda Thompson. 8-week series, $40; Drop in, $5/class.
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm & Saturdays, 11 am-12 pm
Fun cardio to the electric music of Latino flare- features the core rhythms merengue, salsa, cumbia, and reagaeton. Led by certified Zumba instructor, Chanda Thompson. 8-week series, $40; Drop in, $5/class.
| Tuesdays, 7- 8 pm - Jan. 8- Feb. 26 (Activity #6141) - Mar. 5- Apr. 23 (Activity #6142) |
Saturdays, 11 am- 12 pm
- Jan. 12- Mar. 2 (Activity #6145)
- Mar. 9- Apr. 27 (Activity #6146)
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Zumba Toning
Thursdays, 7-8 pm & Saturdays, 10-11 am
The challenge of adding resistance by using light weights helping you focus on specific muscle groups, so you and your muscles stay engaged- creating a silhouette of beauty! 8-week series, $40; Drop in for $5/class.
Thursdays, 7-8 pm & Saturdays, 10-11 am
The challenge of adding resistance by using light weights helping you focus on specific muscle groups, so you and your muscles stay engaged- creating a silhouette of beauty! 8-week series, $40; Drop in for $5/class.
| Thursdays, 7-8 pm - Jan. 10- Feb. 28 (Activity #6153) - Mar. 7- Apr. 25 (Activity #6154) |
Saturdays, 10- 11 am - Jan. 12- Mar. 2 (Activity #6149) - Mar. 90 Apr. 27 (Activity #6150) |
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