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January 23, 2008

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Recreation & Parks Announces Improvements to On-line Summer Camp Registration

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced improvements to its on-line registration system for summer camps and summer activities to provide better customer service.

Beginning on Wednesday, February 6, parents may register their children at 6 p.m., rather than the usual midnight start time. All other registrations (phone, mail or in person) begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 7. In addition to the earlier registration time, the County has also upgraded the computer system to better accommodate the on-line demand.

“Our goal is to deliver the very best in customer service,” said Gary Arthur, Director of Recreation & Parks. “We think these improvements will make it easier for families to register and get the summer camps and activities they want for their children.”

To register by phone, call (410) 313-7275, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or send registrations by mail to: 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia 21046.

In person registrations will be accepted at Recreation and Park Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, the Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Glenwood, or the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia.

The Summer Camp Guides go in the mail on February 1 to county households. They are also available on-line at www.howardcountymd.gov/RAP by clicking on “Seasonal Activities and Information,” or at Recreation & Parks Headquarters.

For more information, call Recreation & Parks at (410) 313-4700.