The Baltimore County Public Schools are dedicated to providing a quality, comprehensive educational program designed to address the needs of a diverse student population. Building on current successes, the system’s Blueprint for Progress outlines the vision, mission, belief statements, performance goals, performance indicators, and key strategies.

Excel Beyond the Bell, organized by the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, is an engaging after-school program for youth to engage with a variety of activities, including academic intervention and enrichment; recreation, sports and leisure; fine and performing arts; leadership and life skills; and career and workforce preparation.The Excel Beyond the Bell Partnership is committed to creating a strong out-of-school time system that will set standards of excellence, advance professional development, create and recognize quality programming and secure sustainable funding investment.Working together, we are building brighter futures for all our children and youth here in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Recreation readily serves the community by providing:

• • Leisure activities that enhance skills, health and self-esteem;
  • Activities that incorporate current leisure trends and population demographics;
  • Ways to stimulate growth in knowledge through leisure experiences;
  • Opportunities to build sense of community;
  • A network of services linking the community through collaboration and partnerships;
  • Safe havens where participants feel welcome;
  • Fun for all.

UMBC offers an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We are proud to partner with the university’s dance department on workshops and events.