Merritt Athletic Clubs - Where Your Future Takes Shape

Eldersburg

Memorial Day Hours, May 26, 2008:
The club will be open 8:00AM-4:00PM

Programs
Merritt Athletic Clubs Health Fair
Survivor
Get Fit on Route 66
Tang Soo Do
Martial Arts Fitness Fair
Biggest Loser 2
Reach the Beach
Merritt Dance Academy
Aquatics Programs
100 Miles in 100 Days
Group Strength Training: Tools
Merritt Cheerleading Teams
Diet to Go
Group Personal Training
Adult Volleyball
Merritt's Building Blocks Learning Center
Kids Zone Events
ActivTrax

Club Layout

Merritt Athletic Clubs Eldersburg
1388 Progress Way
Eldersburg, MD  21784

Phone:
410-549-8855

Club Hours:
Monday-Thursday 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday 5:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Pool Hours:
Monday-Thursday 5:00AM-9:30PM
Friday 5:00AM-8:30PM
Saturday 7:00AM-5:30PM
Sunday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Kids Zone Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-12:00PM and 4:30PM-8:30PM
Friday 8:30AM-12:00PM and
4:40PM-7:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM-1:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM-1:00PM
Youth Gym mirrors Kids Zone evening and weekend hours and in the summer the Youth Gym hours are the same as the Kids Zone hours.

Manager
Sharon Icenroad
sicenroad@merrittclubs.com

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Amenities

Kids Zone Cafe Massage Sauna and Steam Towel Services
Racquet Sports Basketball Yoga/Pilates Swimming Les Mills Classes

 
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Merritt Athletic Clubs Eldersburg offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility designed for uncrowded comfort and enjoyment for the whole family! Features include: An extensive line-up of brand new equipment including free weights, state-of-the-art strength machines, large cardio center, cycle and group exercise studios. We also offer programs designed to help make fitness a part of your life: "worry-free" workouts for parents and our new "Kids' Park and Nursery".

Group Fitness Schedule Aquatics Schedule

 

Current Programs for this club

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 Dana Kibler.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: dkibler@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 Terry Howard.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: thoward@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 Dana Kibler.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: dkibler@merrittclubs.com

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Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art that strengthens practitioners' mind, body, and spirit. Master Hyson has been training in Tang Soo Do for 15 years and teaching for over 10 years, developing flexibility, power, stamina, strength, and self-control in all his students. Eldersburg Tang Soo Do is part of the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation under the direction of Chong Su Kim from York, PA.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Grasshopper Class (3-6 year olds) - 6:00PM-7:00PM
7-13 year old - 7:00PM-8:00PM
14+ years of age - 8:00PM-9:00PM

Ninja Warrior Camp This is an action-packed half day camp where your 3 1/2 -5 eyar old can come and learn about martial arts and have a great time. Master Hyson has planned four days of coordination drills, games, martial arts practice, arts and crafts, and learning. Your chld will receive a Pan-American Tang Soo Do Federation uniform and instruction from Master Hyson who has over a decade of teaching experience.

June 23-June 26 from 9:00AM-12:00PM

Karate Kids Camp This is an explosive full day camp where yoru 5-12 year old can explore their curiosity about martial arts and learn the techniques that will make them just like their favorite action heroes from TV and movies. Along with learning this great information, children will learn about discipline and respecting themselves and others. Children will also get the cnace to expend more energy in one day than the average child does in a week of gym class. We will do coordination drills, games, martial arts practice, arts and crafts, swimming, gymnasium sports, and a demonstration. Your chld will receive a Pan-American Tang Soo Do Federation uniform and instruction from Master Hyson who has over a decade of teaching experience.

July 14-July 18 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
FREE Before and After Care

Best of the Best Camp This is a competitive full day camp where your 5-12 year old will develop martial arts skills while learning the importance of sportsmanship and respect. Children will learn to work with each other and also learn how to be leaders. In a world where our youth are getting themselves into trouble by becoming followers, this camp will start them on a path towards responsible individuality with coordination drills, games, martial arts practice, arts and crafts, swimming, gymnasium sports, and a demonstration. Your chld will receive a Pan-American Tang Soo Do Federation uniform and instruction from Master Hyson who has over a decade of teaching experience.

August 11-August 15 from 9:00AM-3:00PM
FREE Before and After Care

For more information, to register, or to schedule a trial lesson or private lessons, please contact Master Dan Hyson
Phone: 410-581-4800
E-mail: dhyson@merrittclubs.com

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Martial Arts Fitness Fair
Food, Fun, and Excitement for the whole family! Master Hyson and Merritt’s Martial Arts Academy cordially invites you to come to this open house and experience all that Merritt Athletic Clubs has to offer, See martial arts demonstrations that you have never seen before, test your own fitness levels in several different contests, and try any of our extremely popular classes.

June 21, 2008 from 9:00AM-3:00PM

For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Master Dan Hyson
Phone: 410-581-4800
E-mail: dhyson@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 6. Will YOU be the biggest loser??

For more information or to register, please contact Dana Kibler.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: dkibler@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 Dana Kibler.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: dkibler@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Dance Academy
Spring Dance Session Join us for a wide variety of weekly dance classes including Ballet, Modern Dance, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Introduction to Dance, and Musical Theater. Session begins in January. Registration is now open. Open to members and non-members, ages 2 through adult.

Classes meet weekly through May.
All classes will participate in a spring recital.

Irish Dance Workshop Irish basics for children and adult. Join us to learn basic Irish Step Dancing. This workshop will increase your knowledge of traditional Irish folk dancing. Class is open to members and non-members.

For ages 5-10 and 11 through adult

Merritt Masterpiece Art Studio Merritt's Masterpiece Art Studio encourages individual expression while teaching new skills, ideas, and techniques.

Ages 3-5 meet Tuesdays from 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ages 6-8 meet Tuesdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM
Ages 9-12 meet Thursdays from 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ages 13 through adult meet Thursdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM

Teddy Bear Ballet For childrent ages 2-5. This themed day will focus on teddy bear stories, dance classes (ballet and creative dance), and crafts. Open to members and non-members.

August 4 and August 6 from 9:30AM-11:00AM

Princess Dance Day For childrent ages 4-7. This themed day will focus on fairy tale stories with dance classes (ballet and creative dance) and crafts. Open to members and non-members.

August 5 and August 7 from 9:30AM-11:00AM

For more information or to register, please contact Shellie Rosso
Phone: 410-549-8855 x118
E-mail: srosso@merrittclubs.com

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AQUATICS PROGRAMS

Master Swim Club An adult swim group with an on-deck coach.

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00AM.

Red Cross Group and Private Swimming Lessons For ages 6 months-14 years. Certified Water Safety Instructors teach beginner and advanced lessons. Younger child lessons are held in our warm water REC pool where children can touch the bottom and stay warm. More advanced lessons take place in the LAP pool. This is a fee-based course that requires advance registration. Click here for downloadable brochure.

Merritt Athletic Swimming-Year Round Swim Team Youth swim team competes at local schools. Be a part of the Marlins! This is a year-round team, but accepts summer only registrations. Team practices Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with meets on weekends.

For children ages 6-16.
Tuesday and Thursday 4:15PM-5:45PM
Wednesday 7:00PM-8:30PM

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certification Course. Must be 15 or older. This is a fee-based course that requires advance registration.

For more information on any of these swim programs, please call Kathy Gilbert
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: kgilbert@merrittclubs.com

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100 Miles in 100 Days
Swimmers, can you swim 100 miles in the 100 day period from May 25 to September 1? Swimmers can complete their laps throughout the 100 days and will receive a water bottle at the completion of 50 miles and a commemorative t-shirt after 100 miles. One mile in the Eldersburg pool is 72 lengths. Program is $5 if you register before May 24 or $15 after.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Group Strength Training: Tools and Techniques
Group strength brings the best of the weight room to the group fitness class. During this one day (6.5 hour) seminar, learn to incorporate a variety of tools and techniques to develop and enhance your group fitness strength training class. Understanding how to apply the physiology and philosophies of strength activities is core to designing a strong class experience. Discover how to combine personal training techniques with group fitness creativity to seamlessly integrate strenght training equipment and functional training tools for exciting full body workouts.

May 18, 2008

For more information, please contact Terry Howard
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-Mail: thoward@merrittclubs.com

Register through acefitness.org

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Merritt Cheerleading Teams

Merritt All-Star Cheer Elite Youth, junior, and senior squads. Take your cheerleading talent to the next level - join our NEW All-Star Cheerleading program - Merritt Cheer Elite! These competition-only squads will challenge all levels and bring out the true All-Star in you! Registration fee includes uniforms, 3 practice uniforms, competition fees, 2-3 practice sessions each week, 3 conditioning sessions each week (mandatory for junior and senior teams), gymnastics, and dance classes.

For more information regarding any of the above programs, please contact Tricia Snyder
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: tsnyder@merrittclubs.com

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Diet To Go
Your nutrition solution is "Diet To Go". We'll cook the food, you'll lose the weight!! This program is open to the public...you do not have to be a member to participate.

For more information, please contact the club
Phone: 410-549-8855
Website: www.diettogo.com

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Group Personal Training
Have you and your friends ever wanted to participate in a supervised and structured training program? With Group Personal Training, our personal trainers will design and coash you through a workout designed specifically for your goals and needs.

For more information or to register, please contact Stephanie Carrigo
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: scarrigo@merrittclubs.com

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Adult Volleyball
Play volleyball in the gymnasium with coach Jerry Nava.

Tuesday evenings 7:30PM-9:30PM
Sunday afternoons 2:45PM-4:45PM for "A" players

For more information or to register, please contact Dana Kibler
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: dkibler@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt's Building Blocks Learning Center
Building Blocks Learning Center is a traditional pre-school with classes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and children who do not meet the age requirements for Kindergarten. Make sure your child is ready for Kindergarten: enroll them today at Merritt's Building Blocks Learning Center. Morning and afternoon classes. Please call for days and times.

For more information, please contact Sharon Icenroad
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: sicenroad@merrittclubs.com

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KIDS ZONE EVENTS

Children's Birthday Parties Parents, have your child's next birthday here at Merritt! Multiple themes to choose from. Parties are booked on weekends at varying times. Just relax, and we'll entertain your guests.

For more information, please contact Sharon Icenroad
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: sicenroad@merrittclubs.com

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ActivTrax
A program as individualized as YOU! ActivTrax is a custom, computer generated workout program that targets total body fitness - to include muscle toning and weight loss as well as increase strength, cardiovascular ability and energy level. Each time you complete a workout, those results determine your body's current abilities and calculates your potential for the next workout.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Carrigo
Phone: 410-549-8855
E-mail: scarrigo@merrittclubs.com

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