CASA Academy visited Claude Moore Park's Discovery Grove last week, and we are glad to have gotten there before the colder weather came. The site offers much adventure and is one of our favorites to visit with preschool, CASA Academy, and camps!
It’s that time of year again! We are excited to arrange Letters from Santa! Your child’s letter is personalized just for them and includes a craft from the elves, stickers from the reindeers, a recipe from Mrs. Claus, and a special item from the snowmen! Registration closes December 5th. Letters will be ready for pick up on December 15th.
Ages 1 – 5 (273711-01) | Ages 6 – 12 (273711-02)
Registration begins Nov. 10th (res.) and Nov. 17th (non-res.)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/9uuvp9y3
PRCS Winter Activity Guide
Our Winter Activity Guide is here online and coming to a center near you soon!
From our Loudoun County Sports programs to the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council's Battle of the Bands we've got the activities to keep you moving and warm this winter from December to February!
General Registration: Thursday, November 10
Senior Registration: Wednesday, November 9
Pick up a copy at one of our centers this Friday or view the guide here: https://www.loudoun.gov/activityguide
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Does your child enjoy messy crafts, but you don’t want them to make the mess at home? Sign your child up for our November Messy Monday!
Monday, November 21 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
$15
Ages 6-12
To register: https://bit.ly/3fabEZO
Winter registration will be here soon! For County residents, mark your calendars for Thursday, 11/10 to register for youth programs, art classes, and more!
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center Competition Pool
Over the past several weeks, users of the competition pool at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center have noted intermittent strong chlorine odors and air quality issues during the early morning hours.
In response to the concerns raised, the Loudoun County Departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and General Services (DGS) have increased the monitoring of the water chemistry and air quality inside the competition pool area at the center.
The county wants to assure the community that the county is addressing the situation and that several measures have already been implemented for the health and safety of our guests and staff at the center.
The smell of chlorine associated with pools is often caused by chloramines, which are the byproduct of human activity interacting with the pool water chemicals that keep the water safe for swimming (particularly when competitive swimmers are practicing at a high level of intensity).
The Loudoun County Health Department and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRE) establish maximum and minimum guidelines for water chemistry and air quality. PRCS, which operates the center, and DGS, which maintains county facilities, have worked to ensure the water and air at the center are within the guidelines.
All pool facilities in the county use a coordinated system including complex air handling units, water treatments, and swimmer impact controls to keep chloramine levels low. Additional measures that have been coordinated with independent chloramine specialists have been implemented at the facility and include:
• Adjusting and modifying the mechanical system specific to the air evacuation systems.
• Introducing more fresh air into the system to reduce the ratio of chloramines.
• Monitoring and adjusting water chemistry to reduce the production of chloramines.
• Evaluating operational practices and swimmer impact controls to mitigate the increase in c
Our CASA Academy students put together a fantastic puppet show for #LightsOnAfterschool last week. We enjoyed having families come in to celebrate as well!
PRCS Halloween Events
Trick or Treat!
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Still looking for more PRCS Halloween events?
We've got you covered at Sterling Community Center, Philomont Community Center, Lovettsville Community Center and Franklin Regional Park!
Check out the details for our final Halloween events from our Newsletter at https://conta.cc/3S45Leb!
Excitement is building in the CASA Academy classroom as they prepare for their puppet show, which is part of their #LightsOnAfterschool celebration. Check back soon to see some highlights from the show!
Seymoore joined Ms. Caitlin’s class for an apple story time and apple painting!
#CMRCCpreschool #seemooreSeymoore
Thanks to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Engine Company 11 for coming to visit our preschool classes today! This week is #FirePreventionWeek and we are also celebrating community helpers with our preschoolers.
We are looking for part-time staff in all areas, including Lifeguards, youth program Instructors, art and sport Instructors, and Facility Supervisors.
Join our team and make a positive impact in the community! To apply visit Loudoun.gov/prcsjobs
This month at #CASAAcademy, students used various mediums (pastels, paint, markers) and different liquids (water, soap, spray starch) to experiment with material interactions through their projects.
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Happy World Teachers' Day to the individuals who make our preschool program amazing! Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Loudoun Battle of the Bands
Calling Teen Artists!
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In a joint venture with the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council, and @Loudoun Youth Inc., PRCS is continuing the annual competition of Loudoun Battle of the Bands!
With four opportunities to battle (musically!), this competition is an amazing experience for young artists. Registration is open till October 31!
Submit an interest form with this link: https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/BoB
Full competition details are available at https://www.loudoun.gov/teens.
Mark your calendar for our Pumpkin Swim on Saturday, October 29! The leisure pool will be full of pumpkins, and each participant will get a pumpkin to take home after the event.
Saturday, 10/29 | 9:30am-10:30am
All ages! $5 per participant
To register:
https://tinyurl.com/2s4xrxe3
Calling all elementary-age Halloween fanatics: join us to create your very own cookie haunted house!
Wednesday, 10/12 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
Ages 6-12
$20
https://bit.ly/3K2Gwq7
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Hexbug fun at CASA Academy! Students created mazes for their hexbugs and explored strategies to help the mini robot get from one end to the other.
LoCo Latino Festival
LoCo Latino Festival
Sunday, October 23
12pm-5pm
A free community festival to celebrate Latino culture! The event features live music, entertainment, food, giveaways and children's activities including face painting, crafts, moon bounces, stack cups, and more!
Hosted by the Douglass Community Center at 102 Heritage Way NE, Leesburg, VA 20176-4542
Find details and RSVP on the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3yg68M9P8
There is less than a month until Truck or Treat at Claude Moore Park! This Halloween-themed touch-a-truck event will allow children to explore a firetruck, dump truck, patrol car, and more!
Saturday, 10/22 | 3:00pm-6:00pm
$5 per person - register online!
https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/truck-or-treat-2022
It's not too late to sign up your child for our Advanced Basketball Program! Classes start next Thursday, so register soon at the link below.
Ages 8-12
Thursdays, 9/22-10/27 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/4kt4myxc
Girls on the Run at CMRCC has late registration open until 9/23. Register before it’s too late!
For more Girls on the Run details and registration, visit: https://www.gotrnova.org/locations
Let the preschool fun continue! Have your preschooler stay one Thursday a month for some fun playtime activities! Additional paperwork required for direct transport from preschool class.
Thursday, September 22 | 1:30pm-2:30pm
https://tinyurl.com/ydyh4kz8
Activity #173104
Two days left in our Pass Sale! Six-month and annual memberships are 15% through this Monday, 9/12!
An excellent introduction to the unique world of watercolors! As one of the oldest art forms, watercolors can be an incredibly versatile medium, not to mention a portable one. Whether you've never picked up a brush, or enjoy doodling and sketching, watercolor is a great next step to add a unique touch to your art, or to dip your toes into a creative outlet. Join this 8-week class to develop the skills you need to get started on your own watercolor journey.
Wednesdays, 9/21-11/16 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages 16+
$125 - Supplies included!
https://tinyurl.com/26myb89c
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Let us help your child improve their basketball shooting form and skills in our Basketball Shooting program.
Thursdays, 9/22-10/27 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
To register online, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y7nfjkd4
A gentle introduction into how to draw people. Bring the media you are most comfortable with, and if you are new, grab a sketchbook and pencil and see how far you can go. By the end of the course students will have gained a greater confidence in rendering figures and faces, ready to develop or experiment with their own style of art around simple principles to convey movement and expression through the human form.
Tuesdays, 9/20-11/15 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Ages 12-17
$125
https://tinyurl.com/5amv6an2
Does your child love to be messy and creative? Do you dislike cleaning up the messes at home? Register your child to allow them to create AND make a mess. Slime, Bubbles, Play Dough, Paint, and much more.
Monday, 9/19 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
Monday, 10/17 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
Monday, 11/21 | 3:30pm-5:00pm
$15 per session
Ages 6-12
https://bit.ly/3RaAfLN
For the immediate future, pool hours will be adjusted to accommodate available staffing levels and to ensure the pool is open during peak use times as much as possible.
We are updating our hours on our website at loudoun.gov/poolhours
Thank you for your understanding.