Teens and Adventure Sports

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The Teens & Adventure Sports Division provides youth and teens with fun indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year. We strive to nurture community connections for the youth and teens in our community and to provide a space for them to be themselves and spend time with their friends.

Teen Programs

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Teens on the Go (Ages 11-16)

This fun summer program is for youth entering grades 6-11, held Monday-Friday, June 23–Aug. 15. Teens are picked up and dropped off daily at one location to attend various trips and events. This summer, we have NEW and EXCITING trips planned all week long. Monday through Friday, your child will be out and about on fun, safe, and adventurous trips. Payment plans and financial assistance are available. One week before each trip, an itinerary with specific information will be emailed to each participant. General registration information coming soon!

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Future Leaders Camp (Ages 13-15)

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Future Leaders Camp! This is your chance to dive headfirst into an incredible journey packed with fun and excitement while honing vital leadership skills!

Join us for interactive workshops, thrilling games, and exhilarating activities designed to prepare you for volunteering or that first job. But that’s not all! Get ready for amazing team-building excursions and earn your First Aid/CPR/AED certification—all included in this action-packed experience!

Imagine making new friends and creating lifelong memories while racking up to 30 SSL hours of valuable experience. This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for—don’t let it slip away! Get ready to shine and make the most of your summer! General registration information coming soon!

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Leaders in Training Program (Ages 14-16)

A Leader in Training is a volunteer aged 14 to 16, trained and assigned to a summer campsite. The LIT’s role is to assist the summer camp staff in daily program operations. LITs will have the opportunity to work in the areas of games, sports, arts and crafts, and many other recreational activities. To become a LIT, you must attend and complete the Future Leaders Camp. Once you complete the camp, you will receive an invitation the following summer to join the LIT program.

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Into The Metaverse

Come and join us in the virtual world as we take a big leap into the Metaverse. Our Meta camps offer a fun and educational experience for kids to learn about science and programming, along with the opportunity to play sports in an immersive reality. Each camp also includes outdoor physical activities, craft projects, and field trips to the pool. We can’t wait to see you there! General registration information coming soon!

Volunteer Opportunities (Ages 14+)

Please click on this banner to visit our volunteer site, where you can sign up for volunteer opportunities!

Contact

Recreation and Parks Department
Teens and Adventure Sports
240-314-8620
teens@rockvillemd.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Taft Center
6 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850