Disability Services

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation recognizes the challenges faced by veterans returning home with a disability. To help meet veterans’ wellness needs, the Department established a chapter of the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies program in 2011 for FREE to qualified veterans.

Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies Interest Form

Eligibility

• Serves all military veterans
• 10% or more service-related disability
• Honorable discharge

Applications

To learn more about the program, please email HealthyMindsHealthyBodies@pgparks.com, or call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400; Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.

Services

HMHB program is designed to provide fitness, recreation, peer support, and networking opportunities for qualified veterans and their families. As a veteran accepted as a member of the HMHB Program, you will receive:

Monthly Social & Recreational Events

• HMHB members-only recreational classes and clinics
• Information about events and local veteran resources sent out via a monthly e-Newsletter

One-Year Promotional Pass (OYPP)

• Fitness & Aquatics Combo Pass valid for entry into ANY of Prince George’s County, Department of Parks and Recreation’s:
• 45+ Community Centers & Fitness Centers
• 13 Aquatic Facilities
• Only one (1) Promotional Pass per qualified veteran
• Valid for one (1) year from the date of issue
• Passes do NOT include Group Fitness or Aquatics Classes
• Members can also designate a “Workout Partner” to receive a One-Year Promotional Pass to serve as a battle buddy in the gym for motivation and support. Workout Partners must have a Parks Direct Account.

Personal Training

• Members receive up to fifteen (15) 1-hour Personal Training Sessions with a trainer certified in Post-Rehabilitation Exercise
• HMHB Personal Training is currently only located at the following facilities:

Wayne K. Curry, Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785

Southern Area Aquatics & Recreation Complex 
13601 Missouri Avenue Brandywine, MD 20613

Designed to provide a variety of community-based recreational activities and experiences, social clubs are a great way to socialize, make friends, recreate, learn new hobbies, and stay active in the community!

Participation Guidelines

• Must reside in Prince George’s County
• Have an intellectual or developmental disability
• Meet the age requirements of the club

Membership

Registration Forms for 2023-2024 Clubs are currently being accepted.

Teen Scene Social Club Registration Form, Ages 13-21 Adult Social Clubs Registration Form, Ages 21+

• Clubs meet twice a month; activities are facilitated and supervised by trained, experienced staff.
• Once registered, you will receive a newsletter each month. Sign up for the activities that interest you; events may have an additional fee of $5 and up, depending on the activity. 
• To pay for Membership Fees by placing a credit on your account, log in to Parks Direct with your account. Under “History & Balances”, visit “Add Credit”.

In-Person Teen’s Social Clubs (Ages 13-21)

• Enrollment for the Teen’s Social Club begins in August – October of the school year.
• Fee is $55 for the school year, September- June; meets twice a month at meetup location.
• Various activities can include Paint & Sip, Games and Arcades, Themed Parties, Bowling, Movie Day/Nights.
• Exclusive members-only monthly newsletters.

In-Person Adult Social Club (Ages 21+)

• Enrollment for the Adult Social Club will begin on January 3, thru March 31, 2024.
• Fee is $70 for the year; meets twice a month at meetup location
• Various activities can include Paint & Sip, Games and Arcades, Trips in the DMV area such as festivals, movie theater, sport venues to name a few.
• Exclusive members-only monthly newsletters.

Requirements

The Commission is committed to providing quality parks and recreation opportunities in a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment. Therefore, participants are required to conduct themselves, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a rational and reasonable manner, and in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Commission.

Additional Information

For more information about these Social Clubs, email CountywideTRPrograms@pgparks.com or call 301-446-3400; Fax: 301-446-3401.

YOU FIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUTISM
The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, “You Fit” scholarship for Autism is entirely
based on donations from private donors and businesses.
“You Fit” benefits-eligible youth ages 21 and under with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum
who reside in Prince George’s County. This scholarship supports opportunities and access to
attend M-NCPPC sponsored summer day camps.
This scholarship provides an opportunity for youth to receive funds to attend one (1) session of
an M-NCPPC sponsored Day Camp in 2024 (up to a $300 value). Some camps may exceed this
cost and require additional payment from the parent/guardian.
All who meet the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply. If you have been a past scholarship
recipient, you may receive partial funding support.

Eligibility Requirements

• Prince George’s County Resident
• Have A Diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum
• Ages 21 and Younger
• Have An Active Parks Direct Account

Timeline

• The 2024 application window has closed.
• Scholarships will be awarded first come-first served as received until funds allocated for
  the summer 2024 camp session are depleted.
• Funds must be used during the M-NCPPC Summer Day Camp 2024 season.
  Process

All finalists will be reviewed based on eligibility criteria, completed application, and essay. If
deemed eligible and selected, awardees will be notified regarding status via e-mail/phone call,
scholarships will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds for
summer day camps 2024 are depleted. Award winners will share the camp of their choice with
the “You Fit” committee. A designated M-NCPPC employee(s) will link scholarship funds to
awardee’s day camp choice on their PARKS DIRECT account.
Note: Funds cannot be used to pay for past programs, outstanding debt, day camp
before/after care, childcare, or programs that are not summer day camps. The scholarship
does not provide or cover items for personal use such as cash, gift cards, presents, gas for
vehicles, transportation, trips, etc.
Funds will be applied towards one session of an M-NCPPC sponsored Day Camp (up to a $300
value). Some camps may exceed this cost and require additional payment from the
parent/guardian.
For more information contact Program.Access@pgparks.com or the Special Programs Division
at 301-446-3400.