Kids Zone Hours
Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM
Monday-Thursday 5:00PM-8:00PM
No Sunday Kids Zone Hours

Manager
Mike Linkous
mikelinkous@merrittclubs.com

Reach all your health and fitness goals at Merritt Athletic Clubs Bare Hills! Our Bare Hills location includes six air conditioned tennis courts, four squash courts, a fitness and cardio center and, group exercise classes.

Current club Programs and Services

Merritt Athletic Clubs Health Fair
The day will include everything from exercise circuits to group fitness classes, health and wellness seminars, special guests from the community and much, much more! You do NOT need to be a Merritt member to participate in this fun and special day.

For a schedule of events and more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Survivor
Which tribe are you on?! Need motivation to take Group Fitness classes? This progam runs through May 25. Everyone who joins will receive a Merritt beach tote bag! Top overall winner will get a one year free membership to Merritt Athletic Clubs! Join a team and get started today!

For more information or to register, please contact Vanessa Cutting.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: vcutting@merrittclubs.com

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Get Fit on Route 66
Beginning May 28, "travel" this famous route as part of a fun physical activity adventure designed to inspire you to become more active and fit. The goal of the program is to "travel" from Chicago to Santa Monica (2,448 miles) by recording your physical activity minutes. Everyone can participate. Occasional, regular, and advanced participation levels make it challenging and fun to complete the route!

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Summer Unlimited Tennis Play Card
Play tennis indoors this summer! Six air conditioned tennis courts. Unlimited play from June 1 through August 31. Summer Play Card members have unlimited use of the tennis courts, as long as space is available. Summer Play Card members may reserve courts 24 hours in advance and may reserve up to 1.5 hours per booking. Non-members must pay their percentage and guest fees of the tennis court time. Summer Play Card memberships are for tennis only and does not include use of the fitness center. Members $199, non-members $269

For more information, please contact Joanne Levy.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: jlevy@merrittclubs.com

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Tennis Camps
The focus of our program is to provide the proper setting for players to learn tennis skills from experienced and knowledgeable instructors. In our tennis clinics we blend the art of teaching with the fun of the game so our students can enjoy tennis, the game of a lifetime! Click here for downloadable brochure and application.

Indoor Junior Developmental Tennis Camp Takes place at Merritt Athletic Clubs Bare Hills. Student to Pro ratio 6:1.

Camp dates - Weekly sessions beginning June 9 and running through August 29.
Full Day Camp: 9:00AM-4:00PM, $350/week
Half Day Camp - 9:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM-4:00PM, $199/week

Outdoor High Performance Training Camp Takes place at Roland Park Country School. For the high performance tournament player.

Camp dates - Weekly sessions beginning June 9 and running through August 29.
Full Day Camp: 8:00AM-2:00PM, $350/week

For more information on any of our tennis camps or programs, please contact Joanne Levy.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: jlevy@merrittclubs.com

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Beach Body Boot Camp
Team up with a friend for an intense 30 minute personal training session designed to get you looking great this Summer! Available every half hour on weekdays from 3:00PM-6:00PM, or every half hour on Sundays from 10:00AM-2:00PM

For more information or to register, please contact Ben Supik.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: bsupik@merrittclubs.com

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Biggest Loser 2
Who will be the biggest loser? Biggest Loser is BACK and better than ever! Get ready for Biggest Loser Summer Edition! This 12-week program includes bi-weekly training sessions, monthly team challenges, and prizes at the end for the winner! You will compete as an individual against all other participants. Want more information? Please register to attend our "Casting Call" on June 2 at 7:00PM. Competition begins June 9. Will YOU be the biggest loser??

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Reach the Beach
Get your mind and body ready for the beach this summer with our "Reach the Beach" fitness challenge! Take a journey to Ocean City - a total of 145.26 miles - by keeping track of your mileage earned by doing cardio, swimming, or taking group fitness classes. Win prizes along the way. Register at the front desk. Program runs July 4 through August 4.

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Century Club
Century Club is a rewards program that gives you rewards for working out. By participating, you make a commitment to include exercise as a part of your daily life. Check in every time you use the club and earn free prizes at designated levels. Make sure your information is updated and you have a barcode so that we may keep proper records of your usage.

For registration and information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Tennis Programs
The focus of our program is to provide the proper setting for players to learn tennis skills from experienced and knowledgeable instructors. In our tennis clinics we blend the art of teaching with the fun of the game so our students can enjoy tennis, the game of a lifetime!

Tennis Academy We are pleased to announce the NEW Tennis Academy at Bare Hills! The Tennis Academy is a world class program for student athletes ages 5-19. The Academy is lead by International tennis champion Joseph Lizardo. Space is limited, so register your student athlete today. Click here for a downloadable brochure and registration form.

Adult Instruction and Leagues Seven-week clinics for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced player are offered to teach stroke production, more sophisticated serves, volleys, lobs, and match play strategy. Ladies' and men's leagues available at every skill level.

Ladies' Lunch League Have fun and meet new people while getting guaranteed court time and play! Monday through Friday from 12:30PM-2:00PM. Continues through June 2008.

For more information on any of our tennis programs, please contact Joanne Levy.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: jlevy@merrittclubs.com

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Taste of Merritt
Learn everything you wanted to know about Merritt Athletic Clubs Bare Hills! Join other new members and learn about the different club activities and departments. This is a free program!

May 15 at 6:00PM and May 31 at 9:30AM
June 16 at 6:00PM and June 30 at 9:30AM

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: dfrager @merrittclubs.com

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Kids Zone Events

Date Night Drop your kids off from 5:00PM-9:00PM and go have some fun! We will provide pizza and juice.

May 30, 2008 from 5:00PM-9:00PM

Mother's Day Party Join us in the Kids Zone and make a special craft for that special woman in your life - your mom!

May 9 at 10:00AM

Father's Day Party Join us in the Kids Zone and make a special craft for that special man in your life - your dad!

June 13 at 10:00AM and 5:00PM

For more information, please contact Shonda Graves.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: sgraves@merrittclubs.com

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Endurance and Cardio Training for Young Athletes
Open to middle school and high school athletes. The goal of this program is to increase cardiovascular fitness and endurance in young athletes. Improve 40 yard dash time, increase agility, quickness and speed. A moderate strength training program will also be included. All participants must enroll for the entire length of the program.

For more information or to register, please contact Ben Supik.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: bsupik@merrittclubs.com

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High Intensity Small Group Circuit Training
A super fast, extremely efficient metabolic boost to your workout! Combining full body resistance training and high intensity cardio blasts, this 30 minute workout will make sure you're burning a maximal amount of calories!

Begins in June
Tuesdays 8:00AM
Thursdays 6:00PM and 6:30PM

For more information or to register, please contact Ben Supik.
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-mail: bsupik@merrittclubs.com

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Squash Programs
Squash has arrived at Merritt Athletic Clubs Bare Hills! Join squash pro Lefika Ragontse for lessons and clinics on our four new squash courts that are part of our new state-of-the-art fitness center. Squash lessons and clinics are available to both adults and children in all levels from beginner to advanced.

Squash Summer Camps
Join us for squash camps this summer!

Camps run June 9-13, June 16-20, and June 23-27

Squash Clinics

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30PM-5:30PM (Intermediate)
Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM (Advanced) and 5:30-6:30PM (Elite)

Ladies Squash Clinics

Tuesday and Thursday 9:30AM-10:30AM through the months of May and June

Adult Squash Clinics

Wednesdays at 9:30AM

Squash Round Robin

Thursdays at 5:30PM

For more information, please contact Lefika Ragontse
Phone: 410-823-2500
E-Mail: lefika@merrittclubs.com

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Aquatics
(Please note - All Aquatics programs listed take place at the Towson location. Bare Hills members are welcome to participate in Towson Aquatics programs)

Triathlon Club Athletes, here's your chance to prepare for a triathlon, whether it's your first or your 50th! Join the fun and stretch your boundaries! Click here for registration form.

Mondays 6:45PM-7:45PM Swim Only
Thursdays 6:30PM - 45 minute swim followed by 45 minute Cycle

Merritt Swim Academy The Swim Academy has a new session beginning every six weeks. Ages 6 months-12 years old. Swim Academy allows children to progress through a four-level program, as well as Mommy and Me. Each level helps children improve their swimming ability. Click here for registration form.

Merritt Marlin Masters Swim Team Focus is on fitness and health for adults in a group workout environment. Practices work on improving stroke form and endurance of swimmers. Click here for registration form.

Tuesday 6:00PM-7:30PM
Thursday 6:00AM-7:15AM
Saturday - 7:30AM-9:30AM

Pre-Swim Team Not ready for swim team yet? Can't commit to more than one day a week? Looking to get ready for the summer swim season? Try our Pre-Team groups! Sessions focus on the stroke form of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Flip turns and starts are also taught during training. Click here for registration form.

Ages 10 and under 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ages 11 and older 4:00PM-5:00PM

Merritt Athletic Swimming/Year Round Swim Team Practice available 6 days a week. Merritt Athletic Swimming is a year round swim team that has grown to two practice locations - Towson and Eldersburg. The locations combine with over 100 swimmers ages 5-18. This is a competitive swim team program that is year round and offers five competitive levels in which to compete. Practices work on improving stroke form, endurance, and speed of swimmers.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Tuesday and Thursday 7:15PM-8:45PM
Saturdays 6:00PM-8:00PM
Sundays 4:30PM-6:00PM

For more information on any of these programs, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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