Located just south of Baltimore, Severna Park, Maryland, is on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. For children living in or visiting the town, several enjoyable activities are available, from ice cream parties to fitness classes.
Kids First Swim Schools have locations throughout the Maryland area, including Severna Park. These centers focus on teaching children as young as two proper swimming techniques and pool safety precautions. Programs include the popular "Mommy & Me," where parents can join their young ones in the water. Since the Severna Park location is indoors, swim classes are not limited to the summer months. All Kids First Swim School locations are also available by reservation for children's birthday parties.
Kids First Swim School
470 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-384-7946
kidsfirstswimschools.com
Baskin-Robbins has been an American ice cream standard for decades. With its well-known 31 different flavors, children around the country always enjoy a trip to this ice cream shop. The Baskin-Robbins off Ritchie Highway in Severna Park is a particularly good place to swing by on birthdays because the store awards free birthday ice cream to those who sign up on the website at least five days in advance.
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream
604 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-315-9196
baskinrobbins.com
The self-described "funtastic" Rolly Pollies center in Severna Park focuses on fitness and creative fun for kids. There are several one-day programs in both the spring and the winter for children to attend. Fitness classes cover everything from basic motor skills to an introduction to gymnastics. There are also classes specifically designed to help overweight children lose weight. As for creative programs at Rolly Pollies, kids can participate in hand-painting as well as an assortment of music classes, based on skill level. Rolly Pollies offers activities for children ages 6 to 12.
Rolly Pollies
476 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-544-9002
rollypollies.com
Part of the Anne Arundel County Public Library system, the Severna Park branch offers a number of activities for children. Aside from the thousands of books available, the Severna Park Public Library has interactive events for age groups ranging from infants to teens. The "Babies in Bloom" program, for children up to age 2, allows parents to bring in their young ones for songs and nursery rhymes. Children from 2 to 5 years old can take part in the weekly "Storytime" gathering, while teens can sign up for one of the writing workshops the library offers.
Severna Park Public Library
45 McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-222-6290
aacpl.net
