WE ARE BACK IN THE PARK every SATURDAY
  9am-10am
Arrive at 8:45am  so you are ready to get to work at 9!!

Corporate Pavilion H, off Woodland Rd. 
Directions further below in the Q&A

     JOIN THE "WALKTOBER" CHALLENGE!
For the entire month of October, We Promote Health has set a goal of 1,000,000 steps.  We hope that you will begin tracking your steps daily starting today and send us your count each week through October 31st.  Maryland Governor Hogan mad a proclomation to challenge all Marylanders to get outside and make walking a priority.   The state initiative is named "Walk Maryland Day".  

For Walk Maryland Day, residents are invited to become official “Sole Mates” by joining one of the official walks. Participants also can register walks they take alone or with others at mdot.maryland.gov/walktober. The Walktober webinar series is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28, and will feature experts discussing ideas and innovations to promote walkable communities and expand pedestrian access, safety, and commuting options across the state. Details and registration are also available at mdot.maryland.gov/walktober.

“Walktober is another reminder that walkability is critical for our communities, and plays a tremendously positive role in residents’ quality of life,” said Secretary Greg Slater of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). “Walktober brings us together to enjoy the outdoors and encourages every Marylander to work together to improve pedestrian access and safety across the state.”

Please join with your fellow We Promote Health members in tracking your steps and helping us collectively reach 1,000,000 steps by October 31st.  FIRST---Send an email to Brian Jolles with the subject line --- "COUNT ME IN!".   SECOND--- Keep track of your daily steps or minutes of walking and/or running.   THIRD --- At the end of each week (Saturday or Sunday), send me an email with your step count or minutes count.  We will email you details and our We Promote Health team update.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WE PROMOTE HEALTH "WALKTOBER" TEAM!

THE ALWAYS "FREE" BOOT CAMP IN THE PARK
You can find us in the park with the directions below:

Time to get up and moving!!!!!

We will be following the social distancing rules to provide a safe place for everyone to exercise. 

Please bring your own mat and a bottle of water.  

 This is the perfect activity for all ages and fitness levels

The energy and community spirit increases every year at the "Boot Camp in the Park" ever since we set the Guinness World Record on June 18th, 2011 for the "Largest Circuit Training at a Single Venue"!

DIRECTIONS:  Rt. 29 to Rt. 108; west on Rt. 108, pass over Columbia Road, just past the traffice light, take right onto Woodland Road.  Park entrance immediately on left.  From Centennial Lane: Left on Rt. 108; go to the second traffice light (Columbia Rd) and take u-turn; next right onto Woodland Rd.; entrance immediately on left.  Look for We Promote Health signs
 

Questions? email us at: info@wepromotehealth.org 

Boot Camp in the Park FAQ

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
It doesn't matter how physically fit you are.  It doesn't matter how old you are.  This program is about getting you, your family, your friends, your neighbors--everyone you care about---up and moving.  If you are ready to make the commitment to wellness and becoming more physically active, "Boot Camp in The Park" is for you!  We also encourage you to bring your children.  Beginning in 2014, we are coordinating with WeCan (Ways To Enhance Children's Activitites and Nutrition) to encourage families to exercise together on Saturday mornings.  This program will be promoted to participating WeCan Howard County elementary schools as "We Can Move In The Park".  For more information about WeCan, Click Here  

WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?
This is a FREE community program

WHEN IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
Every Saturday from 9am-10am beginning mid-march to late November (35 weeks) in the Park.  Virtual year round!!

Consider a walk, jog or run around beautiful Centennial Lake following Boot Camp in The Park.  If you decide to walk, jog or run the lake before the workout, most walkers would complete the loop on time if they start by 8am.  Joggers and runners would likely complete the loop if they started by 8:15am.  Our location is Corporate Pavilion H which can be accessed by turning onto Woodland Road off of 108 and taking an immediate left turn into the park.  We will post signage near the gate and on our website if the location should change.  Once you enter the park, just follow the Get Active Howard County signs.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL FORMAT FOR THE BOOT CAMP?  
Time:              8:45am - Free registration opens (Register by 7:55am)
                        8:55am - Orientation & Meet the trainer(s)
                        8:55am - Warm-up
                        9:00am - Exercise begins (modified to meet the needs of all fitness levels)
                        10:00am - Cool down and stretch  
                      
Every exercise and activity can be modified for those that prefer a slower paced workout and to accommodate all fitness levels. Just as important, the trainers are always ready to kick it up for participants who are up for the challenge.

WHERE DO WE MEET?
Location:           Centennial Park (108 South Entrance) --follow the Get Active Howard County signs once you enter the park.
                        We recommend that you confirm our location by clicking on the following link: http://wepromotehealth.org/updates.aspx

WHAT TO BRING?
We recommend that you bring a towel and/or exercise mat, water bottle (recommended)

WHEN DID THE PROGRAM BEGIN?
This program began in 2011.  The first training featured five professional trainers sharing expertise and enthusiasm in a station by station format.  Teams rotated through the stations learning new exercises, having fun and improving their fitness and form.    In 2011, participants of the free "Boot Camp in the Park" set the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Outdoor Circuit Training".   The message is that anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can make the commitment to increasing their physical activity!  Most of the participants never thought they could do this until they took the first step--- They showed up!

Join the fun and start your Saturday off with us. 

Please read and sign the Terms of Agreement and Official Release and bring a copy with you to the park