Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) provides recreational and
dining activities and services to active duty, retired military and DoD
civilians, active reservists, current and retired DoD civilian employees (Civil
Service and Non-appropriated), active duty Coast Guard, family members in all of
these categories, and USNA DoD contractors. Visit the MWR facilities and take
advantage of the many activities and services offered.
MWR's Youth
Programs provides a safe, supervised and structured environment at the Child
Development Center for children six weeks to five years of age. The Center
provides hot and cold U.S. Department of Agriculture approved breakfasts and
lunches, as well as afternoon snacks.
Youth Programs offers special
theme events, field trips, and a Summer Day Camp at the "Billy the Kid Youth
Center" for children entering first grade through 12 years old. The Center also
offers a place for children ages 11 to 18 to use computers with Internet
capability, TV/VCR and Nintendo. Homework help and supplies for school projects
are also available. Youth sports programs include T-ball and soccer leagues as
well as basketball clinics to promote skills, fun, and sportsmanship. Dance
classes and martial arts classes are also offered.
The Liberty Zone is an
ideal place for relaxation and recreation! For single and unaccompanied active
duty enlisted personnel (E1-E6), it offers a surround-sound theater, computers,
video games, TV/lounging area, self-serve snack areas, kitchen facilities, pool
tables, darts area, pay telephone lounge areas, trips, outdoor equipment rental,
and much more.
Outdoor Swimming at the Annapolis Area Complex: Two
outdoor swimming pools, North Severn Pool (on the Naval Station) and South
Severn Pool (across from USNA Gate 8) are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Swim lessons are available in two 2-week sessions. Family and single memberships
are available at the pools or at the Recreational Services Bldg.#89 and keep
costs low for frequent swimmers. Daily fees are available. Navy Youth may join
the Jr. Swim Team for competition with area swim clubs. Call (410) 293-3033
(North Pool) or (410) 293-2082 (South Pool) during the summer season or (410)
293-9200 throughout the year.
Interested in sailing - want to learn how?
Why not? Annapolis is known as "the Sailing Capital of the World"!The MWR Carr
Creek Marina offers a wide variety of recreational boating options and basic
sailing lessons at affordable prices.
How about ice skating? During the
winter months the Ice Rink at Dahlgren Hall, U.S. Naval Academy, is open and
lots of fun! Call (410) 263-4527.
The Naval Academy Chapel offers
Sunday/Church School program for children of all ages.
Don't miss the
Fleet and Family Support Center's "Special Events" - there's our annual "Fun
Day" in August...a day of fun with all the area commands that includes games,
prizes, informational/educational booths, food, music, and more! In November we
celebrate "Military Family Month" with pizza, a clown, and a special gathering
of our area families. Also, in April we honor Military Children with special
programs and in May military spouses are treated to a luncheon and certificates
of appreciation (for all the hard work that they do!).
Plan to
participate in some or all of the many installation activities!