WHAT YOU WILL NEED
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
The Playful Parent was created in 2016 as a blog to share the joys and craziness of parenting. The founder of The Playful Parent is a full time domestic energizer and has a Bachelors from Marymount University and a Masters in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
AMF BOWLING
Dates: DAILY SPECIALS
Times: Times Varies
Location: AMF Waldorf, MD
Details: The bowling alley is back open and offering family specials.
HOME SCHOOL FRIENDS WEEKLY MEET UP
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Various different parks in Charles County (Join the group for schedule)
Details: This group is designed to share the weekly schedule of Homeschool Friends of Southern MD, a fully inclusive homeschool group designed to facilitate friendships among our children. Group meets up to play at a different play ground each week. Join the Facebook group for details.
Registration: Not required
Age Group: 1-16
Cost: FREE
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
WEDNESDAY READ & PLAY TOGETHER
Date: First Wednesday of the Month
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: This unique and fun program was created to encourage children to play, learn and grow! Enjoy a themed story and craft each week.
Age Group: Designed for pre-school aged children. However, all are welcome!
Cost: FREE
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Date: April 6, 2022
Time: 10AM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: The Playful Parent is hosting a series of Read & Play together programs running Wednesdays April – June. April’s story time is a spring theme…. The La Plata Mobile library will read spring books that are engaging, Mrs. Georgia from The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center will engage littles in a music and play session, followed by a egg hunt. May the 4th be with you for the second session. Nicole Kreamer will read entertaining books and will do fun crafts all Star War themed. Feel free to come in costume! June we have a special guest, local author Meredith Johnson will be reading her book Just Like Daddy.
Cost: FREE
Age Group: Target 2-5 years old- all ages welcome
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
MORNING STORY TIME
Date: Wednesday
Time: 9:30 AM & 10:00 AM
Location: PD Brown CCPL
Details: Morning story times are back to in-person weekly on Wednesday. 9:30 AM is cuddle time and 10:00 Pre-school Story Time.
READ & PLAY TOGETHER
Date: June 1, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: La Plata Farmers Market
Details: Wednesday Read & Play Together was created to encourage learning through play. The first Wednesday of the month, The Playful Parent will host a story time and craft at the La Plata Farmers Market. So bring a picnic blanket and join us for some fun. Story time starts at 10AM.
LA PLATA SPRAY PAD OPEN
Date: Memorial Day – Labor Day
Time: 10AM-9PM
Location: Town Hall – La Plata, MD 20646
Details: This free resource is available to the community every day of the week June through September 10 AM to 9 PM. If you live near by you can walk or if you need to drive, you can use the side street parking or park in the back parking lot of the Town Hall – 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, MD 20646.
Age Group: All Ages (best for ages 2-8)
Cost: FREE
FREE SPRAYGROUND ADMISSION DAY
Date: Memorial Day- Labor Day
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Nicolet Park- Splash Pad- Lexington Park, MD
Details: Mark your calendar, free admission Wednesdays at the Sprayground at Nicolet Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12-4pm.
WEEKLY STORY TIME – LA PLATA BRANCH
Date: Thursday’s
Times:
Description: Story Time is a weekly “must” for children ages 0 to 5. Each program includes book reading, dancing & music, flannel board activities, and tons of fun!
Library: Charles County Public Library- La Plata
Event Type: Library
Age Group: 0 – 5 Years Old
Registration: None/Walk-ins Welcome
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CCPR EVENT CALENDAR
Date: Daily
Location: Charles County Maryland Parks & Rec Facilities
Details: From open gym to dance classes and family friendly events to kids courses; Charles County Parks and Recreation has many options.
Age Group: All Ages
Cost: Most Activities have a fee
LITTLE LEAPERS
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays and now (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Time: Week Days 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Saturday’s 9:00 AM -11:00 AM)
Details: Toddler time is back with a new program now known as Little Leapers! Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills. Bond, make memories, and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Age Group: Children 5 years old and under.
Cost: $10
INDOOR MINI GOLF: SCARY STROKES
Dates/Times:
Location: Scary Strokes – Waldorf , MD
Details: Enjoy indoor mini golf and arcade.
Event Type: Family Fun
Age: All
Cost: Vary Depending on age/Price range $5-10 per person/ Military Discounts!
ACTION JAXX- WEEK DAY SCHEDULE
Dates: Monday-Friday
Time: 3PM-8PM
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
ACTION JAXX- SCHEDULE
Dates/Time:
Location: Action Jaxx- 3443 Rockefeller Ct. Waldorf , MD
Details: Action Jaxx is a indoor family fun center with indoor play ground, bounce houses and video games.
Cost: $15 per kid
Playful Parent Guide
BEYOND THE BELL
Date: M/TU/W/TH/F
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations – Davis Middle /Hanson /Henson /Mattawoman /Piccowaxen/Somers
Details: Beyond the Bell (BTB) is an afterschool activities club for middle school aged teens looking for a safe environment to do homework, hang out with friends, and enjoy structured activities. Become a member at your school and enjoy special benefits and events exclusive to club members. Registration forms are available at the main office (Port Tobacco), all community centers, and www.CharlesCountyParks.com.
Age Group: 10-16
Cost: $15 Daily/ $60 Per Week
The Playful Parent was created by Kristy a mother of three energetic boys. She has a Bachelors degree with a interest in Education and Masters in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. “I believe that children learn through play! I love to do fun things with my children and hope that sharing our adventures provides other families with inspiration and resources that lead to quality time together and a love for learning!” This non profit 501c3 organization was started so parents would have a family friendly place to come to, feel supported and leave with information that is useful. This site is kept advertisement and influence free in order to keep the page from clutter and bias opinion. Your support, feedback, likes and comments are essential; this site was designed to connect the community. The Playful Parent offers resources such as guides, calendars and ideas for making learning fun. In addition, TPP is present in the community and hosts a handful of events to support SOMD in raising healthy families.
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