Severna Park Community Center

Love the gym here! Never crowded — great equipment! INCREDIBLE PRICES!
Friendly people at the front desk and plenty of other activities going on for people of all ages.
Dance lessons, swim lessons, different martial arts, art classes, quilting, even a summer camp!
Definitley a great community resource!
Did I mention — no membership fees??? I only have to pay for what I use!

I am reviewing the Community Center based on the variety of classes offered and our experience with two specific events at the community center.
We first came here back in the winter for a homeschool event on Leap Day. My son had an absolute blast, and the homeschool children were extremely friendly and included him in their play. The staff was attentive and the event was well-​orchestrated. We had a very pleasant experience.
This summer, a friend of mine talked me into signing my son up for toddler swim classes. I was a bit wary at first– what can you teach 1– and 2-​year olds to do in the water? — but I’m happy to report that my son and I are having a blast! The facilities are very clean (although the locker room is really showing some wear) and Pauline, the instructor for the Level 0 swim class, is outstanding. My son loves her and looks forward to his M/​W swim lessons. I was a bit surprised at the times that some classes are offered… 9 AM or 6 PM? Both can be quite inconvenient depending on your child’s schedule, but we’ve made it work. I wish they had more classes for very young children, as most of what is offered does not begin until at least 2.5−3 years old.
Also, let me clarify that classes offered are presented by OUTSIDE vendors that use the Community Center’s space, with the exception of specific SPCC or SPY classes, such as the swim classes. Moove N Groove offers their gymnastics classes and Chesapeake School of Music offers their music classes. They also have an outside vendor for environmental education, which I’m really interested in for when the little one is older.
Prices are extremely reasonable for what you get… I’m definitely a fan!