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The Baltimore area offers a wide variety of recreation and entertainment activities. Check the front section of the Yellow Pages of the Metropolitan Baltimore Telephone Book for a complete listing of diverse recreational and cultural activities and outings.
Resources:
Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound
1900 Eagle Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21207
410-448-1721 or 1-866-669-2362
Purpose is to foster human development through wilderness activities and
expeditions. Courses teach wilderness skills, help to develop self
confidence, leadership and teamwork.
Baltimore
County Department of Recreation and Parks
105 West Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
410-887-3871; TTY 410-887-5319
Comprehensive offering of recreation activities including baseball,
softball, soccer, crafts, teen centers and teen drop-ins, roller skating and
ceramics. Programs are held in Baltimore County schools and parks.
Baltimore
County Police Department - Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers
700 East Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-887-5892
Drop in centers for youth ages 8 to 17 where police officers and youth can
interact in a positive manner through constructive activities that aid in
character development. Supervised and staffed by Police Department officers,
Recreation Coordinators and community volunteers. Free counseling services
available to the children. The Bureau
of Substance Abuse provides drug prevention services which include tutorial
assistance, arts and crafts, community service opportunities and life skills
training.
Baltimore County
Police Department - Police Explorer Program
700 East Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-887-5892
Introduction to law enforcement for youth ages 14 to 20. Regular meetings and
basic instruction in various phases of law enforcement. Field trips and
ride-along programs.
Baltimore County Public Library
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204-5179
410-887-6100; TTY/TICAL:
410-821-5705
Your
local
library is a great place to visit. The library makes reading fun and
offers programs for children, youth
and families including story times, puppet shows, and a
summer reading club.
Baltimore County Public Library
- Mobile Library Services
North Point Library
1716 Merritt Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21222-3295
410-887-7586 or 410-887-7255;
TTY/TICAL:
410-821-5705
Four bookmobiles serve Baltimore County residents. Library on the Go
Senior and
Library on the Go Junior make community stops and visit special needs
schools. Read Rover and Read Rover Plus brings the library to licensed day care providers in
Baltimore County. Children enjoy a story time with both stories and an
activity.
Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Central Maryland
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 250
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
410-243-4000
Provides positive adult friends to children in need from single parent
families.
Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-466-9200
This agency consolidates four social service agencies to proved a range of
services for individuals and children.
Salvation Army Middle River Corps
Community Center - Boys and
Girls Club
1400 Fuselage Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21220
410-682-2450 or 410-682-2451
Sponsors recreational programs for youth ages 5 to18 in the Middle River area.
Y of Central Maryland
Provides a variety of programs for all ages such as swimming, aerobic
workouts, tennis, racquetball, dance classes, softball, basketball, martial
arts and more.
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