The Gaithersburg Community Museum presents a program of exploration for young visitors which takes place on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon in July and August. Supplies are limited. Admission is free with no reservations required. Donations to cover program costs are appreciated. Explore musical instruments and make some of your own. Musicians from Victor Litz will join us with hands-on musical activities. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Join us every week from March 27 - May 22! Our most popular session is held in our beautiful NTC pool. Students will participate in relays, games, and sports while outside enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Thursdays: Grades 9-12 3:00-4:00pm Fridays: Grades K-5 2:00pm-3:00pm & Grades 6-8 3:00pm-4:00pm Interested in all 4 Homeschool P.E. Sessions? Save money by registering for all 4 sessions for only $255/student for the entire year!

Join us every week from January 9- March 6 for our Winter Session! We head outside for Field Day Fun! Students will learn field sports including soccer, flag football, and kick ball! Thursdays: Grades 9-12 3:00-4:00pm Fridays: Grades K-5 2:00pm-3:00pm & Grades 6-8 3:00pm-4:00pm Interested in all 4 Homeschool P.E. Sessions? Save money by registering for all 4 sessions for only $255/student for the entire year!

Join us every week from October 17-December 13 for our Fall Session 2! Fall weather calls for Track & Field fun! Students will work together and compete in running relays, long jump, and obstacles course races! Thursdays: Grades 9-12 3:00-4:00pm Fridays: Grades K-5 2:00pm-3:00pm & Grades 6-8 3:00pm-4:00pm Interested in all 4 Homeschool P.E. Sessions? Save money by registering for all 4 sessions for only $255/student for the entire year!

Join us every week from August 15 - October 11 for our Fall Session 1! Beat the heat as we bring it inside for Fitness Fun! Students will learn about the benefits of fitness and movement with activities such as yoga, TRX, Bootcamp, and Zumba! Thursdays: Grades 9-12 3:00-4:00pm Fridays: Grades K-5 2:00pm-3:00pm & Grades 6-8 3:00pm-4:00pm Interested in all 4 Homeschool P.E. Sessions? Save money by registering for all 4 sessions for only $255/student for the entire year!

Free Kids and Teens Aikido classes almost every Saturday morning from 9am to Noon.

Two sections of 90-min workshops: Ages 7-12 2:30-4pm and Ages 13+ 6:30-8pm (enrollment is flexible based on skills and class size.) In this fun class which is open to all skill levels, students will begin to develop singing and acting skills while they move musically. Students will foster positive relationships with budding artists their age and will learn what to expect at auditions; receiving advice about preparing a resume, headshots, and singing repertoire. WHAT TO BRING: Stretchy clothing. Sneakers or jazz shoes.

Dvora Kravitz, MA, AET ET/P, will moderate a webinar for the Association of Educational Therapists on Gamifying the Writing Process.

Film acting camp: youth actors will not only learn about acting on film, they will act on film! From auditions to wrapping the production, actors go through the entire process of participating in a digital short film, all in an educational, instructional and fun environment. Learn character development, acting skills, camera technique and the differences and similarities between stage and film acting. Each camp is limited to 10 participants; the script is custom written for the students enrolled.

Gaithersburg’s International Latitude Observatory turns 120 - celebrate with activities related to the geodetic science that was done at the site. Tours of the park at 12:30 and 2:30, tours of the Observatory, hands-on activities & birthday cake at 1:00. Visit with the National Geodetic Survey, part of NOAA and the agency that first had oversight of the Observatory, will be here with hands-on activities and displays. This program is also part of Montgomery County Heritage Days. SOME SPECIFICS: Limited accessible parking adjacent to the park.