Aquatics Center

540-653-8088

Wet & Wild Easter Egg Hunt

April 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: Regular Admission. Oh no! The Easter bunny tripped and spilled his basket of eggs in the pool! How many can you find? Have fun and join us for an underwater Easter egg hunt! Eggs will be at different pool depths for different ages. Fun for the whole family! Please register no later than April 8th. For more information and to register, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

April 21 - 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Register by April 11). Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: $250.00. Training to acquire Lifeguard, First Aid & CPR/AED. The registration deadline is Friday, April 11th. For more information and to register, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-6213.

Cannonball Lanes

540-653-7327

Youth Learn to Bowl

April 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Cost: $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes. Bowling instruction will be provided for those learning to bowl! Please register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Bowling with the Easter Bunny

April 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: $8.50 per child, which includes two games and shoe rental. The Easter Bunny will be joining us for bowling! Be sure to bring your camera and be ready for fun! For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Craftech

540-653-1730

Framing and Matting Class at Craftech

April 9 and 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost $35.00 plus materials. In this two-day, evening workshop, learn how to mat and frame a piece of artwork. No larger than 16x20, no oils or cross-stitch. Maximum class size is four. For more information, please contact Craftech at 540-653-1730.

Fitness Center

540-653-8580

SAPR 5k Run/Walk - FREE

April 23 at 11 a.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Free teal ribbon pin to all runners, free t-shirts to the first 25 registrants. Awards will be given to 1st place men’s and women’s winners overall and 1st place active duty. Free gift will be given to the Command runners with the biggest pro-rated Command turnout. For more information and to register, please contact the Fitness Director at 540-653-2215 or the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

General Library

540-653-7474

Paws for Reading - FREE

April 8 from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Sign up for your 15 minute appointment to read to and pet a furry friend. Please register at the library in advance. For more information, please contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.

National Library Week - FREE

April 14 - 19. The fun will go all week long! Every check out transaction or new library card will earn you an entry to win a gift card. We’ll have three lucky winners this year! On Tuesday, April 15 you’re invited for coffee and snacks from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, we will be making Spring bonnets at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 will be our big Spring Celebration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.

Liberty Center

540-653-7277

Paintball Day

April 12 at 11 a.m. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Have fun paintballing with Liberty! Liberty has some paintball supplies for you to use, but please bring your own if you have them. For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Youth Center

540-653-8009

Youth Summer Camp Registration

April 2014. Summer camp is a weekly program for children ages K through 12, who have base access. Cost: Based on total family income. Camp begins in June. Registration Dates:

Kids currently in the SAC program: March 31 - April 4

New Active Duty Military Dependents: April 7 - April 11

New DoD Civilian Dependents: April 14 - April 16

New Base Contractor Dependents: April 17 - April 18

Please register at the Youth Activities Center. Patrons must show proof of eligibility at time of registration. For information, please contact the Youth Activities Center at 540-653-8009.

Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza - FREE

April 5 at 11 a.m. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 1 to 17, and their parents, who have base access. Please be on time. Parents should bring a bag or basket to collect the candy-filled eggs and as always, monitor the candy when children open them up. There will be a few winning tickets for each age group and winners will receive a special prize! Age groups will be: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10 & up. Parents should register their child the morning of the event on the Parade Field. Be sure to arrive early to sign-up. For more information, please contact the Youth Activities Center at 540-653-8009.

Easter Eggstravaganza

April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Mix House. Children 12 and under are invited to spend the day hunting for eggs, making crafts, getting photos taken with the Easter Bunny and more. This event is free and open to all eligible patrons.

Summer Camp Registration

Summer will be here before you know it! Register now for the upcoming 2014 summer camp season. Call 301-744-6564 for more information.

General Library

301-744-4747

3rd Annual Spring Celebration

April 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Library. Ride some ponies, pet rabbits and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Free and open to all with base access.

National Library Week

April 14 – April 18. Stop by all week and open a new Library card account or check out a book to be entered to win a Books A Million gift card.

Storytime

2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Enjoy a story and craft starting at 2:30 p.m. Free for all with base access.

Computer Assistance

The first Monday of each month by appointment. Need help with a certain computer program? Don’t know where to start? Sign up for a 30 minute one on one session. Free for all with base access.

Paws for Reading

Join us the second Monday of every month to read to a therapy dog. Call or stop by to get your appointment no later than the Friday before. Call for more information.

½ Day Movie Day

Out of school early? Spend your extra afternoon watching a movie at the Library. Movies will be offered for each half day scheduled on the Charles County school calendar. Movies will start at 2 p.m. The next scheduled movie day is May 7.

Information, Tickets & Tours

301-744-4850

Great Wolf Lodge

June 13 & 14 (2 night stay) $468

Aug 2 (1 night stay) $234

Dec 13 (1 night stay) $234

All other weekends are $255 per night when purchased through ITT.

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center

301-744-4761

Open Bowling

Friday - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Party rental hours available Saturday and Sunday.

Cost (per game): Military $2/Civilian $3

Shoe Rental: $1

Lunchtime Bowling

Stop by Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunchtime fun!

Bunny Bowling

April 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bowling Center. $6 per person. Stop by and enjoy some Easter fun with the Easter Bunny. Open to all with base access.

Weight House Fitness Center

301-744-4661

Group Exercise March Madness

The Group Exercise March Madness will challenge your strength and stamina through a variety of exciting classes taught by motivated fitness professionals. Enjoy bonding with others as you try out new training tools and techniques. Complete all required classes by the end of the month to win a prize. Free for AD/Ret Military and only $12.50 for all others!

Bike Skills and Safety Clinic

April 11 at the Fitness Center. Come by the WHFC between 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and learn about bike skills and safety. Information on area trails, upcoming cycling events and bike rental will also be available. Bring in your bike for a tire pressure check and some tips on basic maintenance.

Double elimination Walleyball Tournament

April 14 at the Fitness Center. Sign up for the 4 on 4 tournament at the WHFC front desk by April 7. Free for military, $5 for all others.

SAPR 5K

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 5K. April 24 at the Weight House Fitness Center. Register at the Fitness Center any time prior to 11 am on race day. Race starts at 11 a.m. Come out and support the cause.

Liberty Center Events

301-744-4478/4260

For information regarding upcoming events at the Liberty Center call the center or email your Liberty Coordinator at alice.gilliland@navy.mil for event details.

Globe and Anchor/Tiki Bar

301-744-6487

Summer Kick-Off Party

May 9 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Tiki Bar. Live music by No Green Jelly Beenz! Doors open at 3 p.m., with corn hole, pong tournaments, games and more. NGJB takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all with base access. Free childcare provided by CYP Programs. Registration for childcare is required; call 301-743-5456 for more information about childcare for this event.

Mix House Rentals

Stop by and check out the new renovations and spectacular views! The Mix House can be rented for office parties, birthday parties or any special event you may have. The facility can be set up any way you would like for your event. The Mix House offers a nice deck overlooking the Potomac River. To book your date or take a tour of the facility please call 301-744-6487.

Auto Skills Center and Gear Issue (Bldg. 1420)

301-744-6314

Hours of Operation

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Thursday – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday – 12 p.m to 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Recreational Gear Rentals – The MWR Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selection of equipment for your recreational needs. Available items include tents, canoes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sporting equipment and more! Rentals are available on a daily, weekly or weekend basis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for more information or stop by and see what we have to offer.

****Campers Available****

15’ Cozy Traveler Recreational Trailer (sleeps up to 6)

$55.00 per day

$100.00 per weekend

$245.00 for a week

Call 301-744-6314 for more information.