Rec Deptment Activities

For boys and girls and aspiring mother’s helpers and babysitters: learn to master accident prevention, emergency actions, and basic care of infants and children. Shady Grove Hospital will give a certificate of completion when the entire course is completed.

Max: 12 students
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Instructor: Shady Grove

Session 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12/16, 12/17, 12/18
Course #: 227564

In this class, students learn techniques for drawing cartoon people, animals, situations, and scenarios using easy-to-learn effective drawing methods and tricks. Anyone can learn how to draw cartoons with appropriately placed shapes and lines.
Max: 20 students
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Instructor: Enrichment Center

Students in Chess Club will play against their peers as they learn the different techniques and strategies of the game of chess. All students are welcome, regardless of their experience level!
Max: 25 students

Session 2: Wednesdays: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Course #: 227566

Session 3: Tuesdays: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Course #: 227567

Cooking
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Students will work in groups of 3 or 4 each week to prepare tabletop dishes. Students will learn kitchen safety, knife skills, basic cooking techniques, an overview of the food pyramid and healthy nutrition. Some dishes will include: omelets with assorted fillings, sloppy turkey joes, fettuccini from scratch, and crepes with chocolate sauce. Max: 12 students

Session 2: Thursdays: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Course #: 227568

This exciting football program will help students to improve their 40 yard dash, agility, speed, power and confidence on the field. The kids will practice drills and scrimmage each day.
Max: 20 students

Session 1: Thursdays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
Course #: 227571

Kids will improve their communication skills, self-esteem, order and logical thinking, all while relaxing and having fun creating and taking care of their Terrarium plants! Projects are completed during the session and ready to take home. Max: 15 students

Learn how to tune the guitar, pick and strum, identify notes on the fret board, and play chords. Students will learn at least one song. Materials needed are an A440 tuning fork, flat picks, guitar (preferably a folk guitar), and pencil and journal for notes.
Max: 15 students

Session 3: Wednesdays: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Course #: 227576

Students in this class will be educated in the urban dance style of hip hop, popping, locking, B-boying/B-girling (otherwise known as break dancing), and the rich cultures and principles that surround urban dance. Max: 20 students

Session 3: Thursdays: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
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Course #: 227577

This class offers a unique blend of functional conditioning and lacrosse skills proven successful for all ages. Performance Lacrosse is dedicated to helping players become the best performing athletes AND lacrosse players. Students will learn lacrosse-specific skills, game sense, enhanced speed, quickness, strength and power.
Max: 25 students

Session 1: Tuesdays: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/18, 11/25
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Course #: 227578

Get in shape for the annual Pike’s Peak 10K & fun run! Work out with a professional trainer from the Y.E.A.H. program who will also be running with the group. This program will help runners to improve their endurance and speed. This program is for anyone who is up for the challenge! The Pike’s Peak 10K will be held on a Sunday toward the end of Session 3 and will cost students $35 to participate. Max: 25 students

More information about Pike’s Peak will be handed out to students in Session 3.

Session 2: Thursdays: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Course #: 227569

Students will participate in a basic, experiential yoga class that gives them ample opportunity to try basic techniques and discuss how they feel afterwards. This is a great way for students to learn relaxation, concentration, and agility. Max: 20 students

Session 1: Wednesdays: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19
Course #: 227579

Session 2: Wednesdays: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Course #: 227580

RecExtra Programs

Session 1: October – December

Session 2: January – February

Session 3: March – April

6 classes per session

Activities are NOT held on half-days, days with weather closings, or days when school is not in session.

RecExtra Registration Begins
September 8, 2008

(It takes approximately 72 hours to receive your PIN number. If anyone in your family has participated in an activity with the Recreation Department, you already have a customer number and PIN. Call (240) 777-6840 to get it.)

MCRD Headquarters Office, Attn: Registrar
4010 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt of faxes.
To avoid duplication, do no mail your original form.

RecExtra after-school rules and regulations follow those of MCPS.
Not following the rules may result in the loss of after school activity privileges.

Please note that additional activities maybe added during the school year. Club sponsors will notify students about the formation of a new club or activity. It should be also noted that clubs may be canceled if there is insufficient enrollment.

Cabin John Middle School
and RecExtra
After School Activities
2008-2009

Cabin John Middle School, the PTSA, and the Montgomery County Department of Recreation (MCRD) offer a variety of extra-curricular activities for students. While some activities meet during CAT, most activities are held after school from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A brief description of the activities, fees, and special requirements for participation are listed in this booklet. In some cases, students merely need to stay for an activity when it is scheduled. However, in some cases, students must try out, register, or receive a special invitation to join. After- school activity bus transportation is provided for students on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Additional information about various programs will be provided throughout the year by a monthly calendar, morning news show announcements, monthly PTSA Newsletters and information on the Cabin John Middle School and MCRD websites. These communications will provide specific meeting dates, events, and registration information for courses offered at Cabin John Middle School or through MCRD.

The MCPS policy establishing eligibility standards for participation in extracurricular activities is very clear (Policy IQD, Regulation IQR-RD for Middle School Students). In summary, it reads: Students in grade 6-12 must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one “E” in the previous marking period to be eligible to participate in the listed activities. A student’s report card will state whether he/she is eligible for extra curricular activities. The policy will not apply to 1st quarter for 6th grade students or any student entering MCPS schools for the first time. It also does not apply to students engaged in activities which are extensions of a graded course.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) requires a fee for all middle school and high school students interested in participating in extracurricular activities. This yearly fee of $30 covers all activities that a student may choose to participate in during the school year. An extracurricular activity is defined as any activity for which there is an adult supervising students beyond the instructional day in a school-sponsored activity.
*A fee is not required for students receiving academic assistance such as homework clubs and math help.

Pre-printed extracurricular Activity Fee (ECA) forms are available in the main office or on the MCPS website: ww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

Payment should be sent directly to the address listed on the form (please, do NOT send payment to the school).
There will be no refunds.

The ECA fee is based on household income. It is as follows:

Household income greater than $35,000 per year -- Fee $30
Household income less than $35,000 per year – Fee $15