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The Thomas Farm Community Center invites you to visit us and enjoy community,
fitness and fun in our new facility. Featuring a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose
room, outdoor patio, game room, fitness center, art gallery and lounge, the center
offers something for everyone.
To register for classes at the new center go to the City's Rock Enroll system or call 301-762-4284.
| The Fitness Center now has flat-screen televisions. Stop in and check out our fabulous facility and affordable memberships. |
Totally Teens at Thomas Farm Community Center–This program is full.
Now enrolling for the 2010 - 2011 school year
Join us after school for:
· Homework help
· Community service projects
· Sports
· Art projects
· Dance
· Video games
· Ping-pong
· Special interest clubs
August 30 - December 23, 2010
Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6th through 10th graders
$205 residents/$225 non-residents
Registration is required: Fall Course #32689
Looking for after-care programs for your middle school student?
Check out the Teen Lounges at Twinbrook Community Center and at Lincoln Park Community Center. Teen Lounges offer after-school care by qualified and caring staff and feature great amenities such as computers with internet, video games, gymnasiums, field trips, homework help and special interest clubs such as fitness and cooking.
Art Exhibit: Nancy Heindl
Visit the art exhibit in the gallery through October 15. Nancy Heindl's work features plein air lanscapes, both in oils and pastels. She has won many first place, popular choice, and best-in-show awards, and the Grumbacher Award for best use of the oils medium.
Tiny Tots Drop-In
A great way to spend time with your children and friends every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium. All you need to participate is a Thomas Farm Community Center Membership ($30 per year for City residents and $45 per year for non-residents).
Children under 5 are free. Children five and older and each adult must purchase his or her own membership or day pass. The pass cannot be shared with other individuals. All play equipment provided; athletic shoes required for children and adults.
Special Tiny Tots Activities "Last Tuesday of the Month"
In addition to open gym playtime, join us the last Tuesday of the month. We’ll have organized arts and crafts and games centered on a special theme. We will have so much fun—bring a friend and come on by. Requires a current membership or day pass for parent or chaperone and $2 per child.
Tiny Tot Halloween Celebration
A great way to spend time with your little one and friends. The gymnasium will transform into an indoor play space where children can crawl, run and explore. Come dressed in costume and take part in our parade. Enjoy crafts and refreshments. Requires a current membership or day pass for parent or chaperone and $2 per child.
Tuesday, Oct 26, 10 a.m. - noon
Ages 5 and under
Late Night Friday
Children have the community center all to themselves to play in the gym, enjoy video games and hang out with friends. Refreshments will be sold. Each evening will feature a special activity.
Friday, Sept. 17 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Course #33427
Friday, Sept. 19 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Course #33428
Friday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Course #33429
Ages 8 - 12, $5 per student
Indoor Triathlon
Waves of competitors strive for distance on a treadmill, elliptical and recumbent bicycle in Rockville's first indoor triathlon. Participants will be given a specific entry time. Sign up and receive a water bottle. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups with the most distance covered. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages 13+
$10 TFCC fitness member/ $15 non-member
Course # 33462
Pumpkin Patch Exploration
MCPS is closed so we're heading to Butler's Orchard for a day of adventure and fun. Children will enjoy a morning of supervised activities at the center before going to the orchard to pick out pumpkins, ride in a hay wagon and enjoy their lunch from home in a picnic environment. We will return to the center to enjoy a few more supervised activities. Registration is required.
Friday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - 12
$25 residents/$35 non-residents
Course # 33461
Halloween Haunt
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Come in costume and celebrate with DJ, games and crafts, moonbounce, pumpkin painting, a costume party and treats. $2 per person at the door; pre-registration not required.
Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
All ages
Halloween Poster Contest
FREE
Open to artists in grades 3-12
Entry Deadline: Friday, October 25
Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 30 at the Halloween Haunt
Artists with haunting talent are invited to enter a Halloween poster contest. Entrants must print their name, address, phone number, age and grade on the back of their artwork. Posters should not exceed 22x24 inches or be excessively gruesome. Send entries to Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive Rockville, MD 20850, Attn: Halloween Poster Contest. For more information, call 240-314-8840.
Fall Fun Days
MCPS is closed, but no need to worry because Thomas Farm Community Center has two days of non-stop adventure planned. Children will enjoy two days of supervised, fun activities with their friends that include sports, crafts and lots more. Participants should bring a lunch and wear athletic shoes. A snack will be provided. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov 2, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - 12
$50 residents/$60 non-residents
Course # 33459
Gingerbread House Workshop
Test your architecture and creative skills and build a gingerbread house for the holidays. All the materials are included. Fee includes one house and all materials. An adult must accompany children. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$35 residents/$40 non-residents
Course # 33488
Updated:09/02/2010
