Classes and Programs

The Department of Parks and Recreation offers four class and activity sessions each year. These include Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), Fall (September-November), and Winter (December-February).

You'll find a variety of courses in aquatics, crafts, hobbies, fitness, martial arts, nature, sports and visual arts. We offer programs for people with disabilities for residents of Prince George's County. Register for Spring Break Camps, Summer Day Camps, Summer Playgrounds, Summer Xtreme Teen Centers and more! Live more, play more! (Not interested in committing to a class? Check out our Events for the latest festivals, community gatherings, workshops, performances, concerts, and events for all ages.)

SMARTlink

WHAT IS SMARTLINK?

SMARTlink, a program used by M-NCPPC’s Department of Parks and Recreation, allows patrons to register for classes and activities via touch-tone telephone or computer (with Internet access) 24 hours a day. This program is fast, efficient, secure and convenient. Customers can receive immediate confirmation that they’ve gotten into a class, or they may put their names on a waiting list when a class is full. Using the SMARTlink system allows payment for classes to be made by credit card, by debit card, or by putting money into a SMARTlink account.

HOW DO I CREATE AN ACCOUNT?

Before you can use SMARTlink, you must set up your account(s) in person. Each family member needs to be registered as a SMARTlink customer. To set up an account, go to any M-NCPPC community center or area office in Prince George’s County and bring documentation with proof of residency, age, and identity for each family member who wishes to become a client. Staff will then set up your SMARTlink account and you will be assigned bar codes and PIN numbers. 

Acceptable proof of residency
 - Driver's license or MVA ID card
 - Lease agreement
 - Property settlement sheet
 - Utility bill

Acceptable proof of identity
 - Driver's license or MVA ID card
 - Military ID card
 - Passport
 - Resident/Alien card
 - School ID card
 - Other government-issued ID

Acceptable proof of age
 - Baptismal certificate (with birth date) with a raised seal
 - Birth certificate with a raised seal
 - Driver's license or MVA card
 - Original letter from school on official stationery
 - Passport
 - Resident/Alien card

where can i view classes? 

You can view our classes online in SMARTlink by clicking on the logo on this page, or read about them in the printed publication called Your Guide . Printed four times a year (May, August, December and February), the Guide features a comprehensive listing of classes, programs and activities coming up for the next seasonal session. If you are a SMARTlink customer, you will automatically receive this publication in the mail. Copies of the Guide also are available at all M-NCPPC community centers & facilities, as well as at Prince George's County libraries.

UPCOMING Registration dates

Winter 2011-2 Session
Registration for winter classes with start dates December 1 through February 29 is underway.

Spring 2012 Session
Internet Viewing Date: February 1
Guide publication (online and to the public): First week of February
Resident Registration Date: Monday, February 13, 7 am
Non-Resident Registration Date: Tuesday, February 21, 7 am

Summer Day Camp 2012 Session
Internet Viewing Date: February 1
Brochure publication (online and to the public): First week of February
Resident Registration Date: Saturday, February 25, 9 am
Non-Resident Registration Date: Saturday, March 3, 9 am

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Please note: Prince George's County residents receive discounted fees for courses and registration. Proof of residency is required when you set up a SMARTlink account.

There are four ways to register for parks and recreation classes and activities.

1. Register over the Internet. Just click on the SMARTlink logo wherever you see it.
   
2. Register by automated telephone. Call 301-583-BOOK (2665) and the friendly voice will assist you with the automated registration process.
   
3. Register by mail. Just download, print, and complete the Registration Form, and mail it to the address on the form. Mail will be opened and registrations processed for fall courses beginning the first morning of your resident or non-resident registration period. (This may not be your best choice if you are trying to get into a course or activity which fills quickly.
   Download Mail-in Registration Form
   
4. Register in person. Drop by any of our staffed Department of Parks and Recreation facilities during regular business hours and our friendly Parks and Recreation staff will take your registration and payment. Do not attempt to register at school sites.

• Some classes fill quickly; register early.
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• A separate form must be completed for each person/class.
• Registration for county residents begins one week earlier than the registration period for non-residents. This provides a benefit for Prince George's County residents who support activities through their taxes.
• The Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex has a priority registration period for Impact Area residents living in a predefined area surrounding FedEx Field. To receive the benefit of early registration, Impact Area residents must register in person at that facility only.

• Pre-Schoolers: primarily for children not yet in school
• Children & Youth: school-aged children through age 13
• Teens & Pre-teens: ages 10-18
• Adults & Young Adults: ages 13 & up
• Seniors: ages 60 & up
• Families: primarily for families
• Mixed Ages: a mixture of age groups