Montgomery County winter recreation registration opens Nov. 17
Montgomery County Recreation is expected to open registration for its 2026–27 winter programs, classes, and activities on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Montgomery County Recreation is expected to open registration for its 2026–27 winter programs, classes, and activities on Tuesday, Nov. 17, offering county residents access to dozens of athletic, artistic, and educational opportunities across local community facilities.
General registration for most programs begins at 6:30 a.m. for county residents. Registration for all senior programming, including Bone Builders, opens the same day at 9 a.m. Non-county residents may begin registering Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 a.m.
The county will publish its complete digital Winter GUIDE online Friday, Nov. 6, allowing community members to preview schedules and build activity wishlists in advance.
Some winter programs include:
- Aquatics: Swim lessons, water fitness, diving, kayaking, and scuba instruction.
- Arts: Pottery, painting, and drawing workshops.
- Dance: Ballet, ballroom, tap, and line dancing classes.
- Fitness: Zumba, Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and body sculpting.
- Martial Arts: Aikido, karate, taekwondo, and tai chi.
- Music: Instruction in guitar, piano, and violin.
- STEAM: Coding, engineering, and gemology.
- Sports: Basketball, ice hockey, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee.
- Therapeutic Recreation: Adaptive programming for individuals with disabilities, including indoor rock climbing, fitness, arts and crafts, dance, and music.
- 55+ Senior Programming: Educational, fitness, and social activities designed for older adults.
How can residents access programs?
Residents can register online.
County officials recommend that users log into their accounts before registration day to update family profile details and payment information.
In-person registration support will also be available starting at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at the county’s administrative office, located on the 10th floor at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.
Residents can also register in person at any county indoor aquatic center or community recreation center during regular business hours.
Low-income county residents who receive eligible public assistance, such as SNAP, Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS), or Maryland Medicaid, can apply for Rec Assist. Approved applicants receive $400 per family member placed directly into their ActiveMONTGOMERY account to cover program costs.
