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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)
- July 29- Aug. 2
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)
- July 29- Aug. 2
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
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.
Click here for more AntiGravity Fitness classes and dates!
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.
Click here for more AntiGravity Fitness classes and dates!
Click the chart below for more AntiGravity class dates, descriptions, & enrollment.
Belly Dance Technique
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
- April 8 - June 3 (Activity #6284)
No class April 15.
- June 24- August 26 (Activity #6285)
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 improves 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)
No class April 15.
- June 24- August 26 (Activity #6285)
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 improves 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Small Group Personal Training
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
6:00 a.m.- 7:00 a.m.
- April 15- May 20 (Activity #6442)
- June 10 - July 15 (Activity #6443)
Small group personal training can help you reach your fitness goals faster than working out on your own. A NASM Certified Small Group Personal Trainer will coach and encourage participants in high intensity workouts that include many different modalities. Medicine balls, kettleballs, sandbags, batlle ropes, TRX suspension bands, and more! $99/ 6-weeks. $10/ drop-in.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
6:00 a.m.- 7:00 a.m.
- April 15- May 20 (Activity #6442)
- June 10 - July 15 (Activity #6443)
Small group personal training can help you reach your fitness goals faster than working out on your own. A NASM Certified Small Group Personal Trainer will coach and encourage participants in high intensity workouts that include many different modalities. Medicine balls, kettleballs, sandbags, batlle ropes, TRX suspension bands, and more! $99/ 6-weeks. $10/ drop-in.
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 Fundamentals
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- April 15- May 25 (Activity #6378)
- May 27- July 6 (Activity #6379)
- July 22 - August 31 (Activity #6380)
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; Three times weekly, $55; Drop-in, $10/class. Coupon Code available for online check-out. Click Activity numbers above for more details.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 9- 10 am
- April 15- May 25 (Activity #6378)
- May 27- July 6 (Activity #6379)
- July 22 - August 31 (Activity #6380)
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; Three times weekly, $55; Drop-in, $10/class. Coupon Code available for online check-out. Click Activity numbers above for more details.
Turbo Kick
Sundays, Noon- 1 pm
- April 7 - May 26 (Activity #6419)
- August 4- September 15 (Activity #6420)
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
- April 7 - May 26 (Activity #6419)
- August 4- September 15 (Activity #6420)
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.
New dates & times starting in May & June!
Zumba Basics
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- May 4 (Activity #6425) - May 11 (Activity #6426)
- May 18 (Activity #6427) - May 25 (Activity #6428)
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- June 1- July 20 (Activity #6421)
- August 3 - September 21 (Activity #6422)
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- May 7 - June 25 (Activity #6423)
- July 2- August 20 (Activity #6424)
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 at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. 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 - Mar. 5- Apr. 23 (Activity #6142) |
Saturdays, 11 am- 12 pm
- Mar. 9- Apr. 27
(Activity #6146) |
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New dates & times starting in May & June!
Zumba Basics
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- May 4 (Activity #6425) - May 11 (Activity #6426)
- May 18 (Activity #6427) - May 25 (Activity #6428)
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- June 1- July 20 (Activity #6421)
- August 3 - September 21 (Activity #6422)
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- May 7 - June 25 (Activity #6423)
- July 2- August 20 (Activity #6424)
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 at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. 8-week series, $40; Drop in, $5/class.
New Aqua Fitness Programs, Saturday & Sunday mornings, at Potterfield Pool!
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.
New dates & times starting in May & June!
Zumba Toning
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- May 2 - June 20 (Activity #6429)
- July 11 - August 29 (Activity #6430)
Everything you love about Zumba, plus the added challenge of light weights for resistance to help focus on specific muscle groups and to keep your muscles engaged - creating a silhouette of beauty. Led by Chanda T. at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. $40/ 8-weeks, or $5/class drop-in.
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 - Mar. 7- Apr. 25 (Activity #6154) |
Saturdays, 10- 11 am - Mar. 90 Apr. 27 (Activity #6150) |
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Zumba Toning
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- May 2 - June 20 (Activity #6429)
- July 11 - August 29 (Activity #6430)
Everything you love about Zumba, plus the added challenge of light weights for resistance to help focus on specific muscle groups and to keep your muscles engaged - creating a silhouette of beauty. Led by Chanda T. at the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park. $40/ 8-weeks, or $5/class drop-in.