Towson

Programs
XRKade
Summer Camp Information
Kids Zone Lock In
Kettlebell Training
100 Miles in 100 Days
Beach Body Boot Camp
Golf Conditioning
Junior Fitness Certification
Summer Sports Conditioning
Fast Trac
Pro Circuit
Belly Dancing Classes
Aquatics
Post Physical Therapy Aquatics
Aquatic Personal Training
Triathlon Club
Dance
Kids Zone Events
Kid Fit
Tanning

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson
8757 Mylander Lane
Towson, MD 21286

Phone:
410- 821-0160

Club Hours:
Monday -Thursday 5:20AM-10:00PM
Friday 5:20AM-9:00PM
Saturday 7:20AM-7:00PM
Sunday 7:20AM-5:00PM

Kids Zone Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM-1:00PM and 4:30PM-8:00PM
Saturday 8:45AM-12:30PM
Sunday 8:45AM-12:00PM

Pool Hours:
Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-9:30PM
Friday 6:00AM-8:30PM
Saturday 7:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Member Services Manager
Clancy Gilpatrick
cgilpatrick@merrittclubs.com

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Reach all your health and fitness goals at Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson! With state-of-the-art equipment, fitness and weight management programs, racquetball leagues, and over forty group exercise classes a week, including cycle, body sculpting, step, Pilates, and yoga, we are well equipped to help you reach all of your goals.

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merritt towson programs and services

XRKade at Merritt Towson
XRKade is now at Merritt Towson! XRKade was developed by a group of gamers and fitness enthusiasts with a goal of making games and physical activity more fun.

Did you know:

  • Eight out of 10 users choose active gaming over traditional exercise.
  • 83% of households with children have one or more gaming console.
  • 92% of kids ages 2-17 have access to video games on a daily basis.
  • Boredom is reported as one of the top reasons why people stop working out.

Children (and adults!) ages 7 and up will be thrilled and challenged both mentally and physically with the lastest gaming technology. Virtual cycle, Dance Dance Revolution, snow boarding, the motavatrix, and much more will challenge endurance and competitiveness.

For more information, please contact Elaina Stem.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: estem@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson Summer Camps
Summer will be here before you know it! We have a variety of summer camps including Junior Lifeguard Certification, Fitness and Sports, Princess Camp, Movie Magic, Summer Dance Camps , and American Girl Camp. Please click here for a downloadable brochure. For detailed information regarding Summer Camps, please access our Summer Camps page of the website.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco or Elaina Stem.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com, estem@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson Kids Zone Lock In
Join us for an evening packed full of fun! We will do crafts, play games, eat dinner, and watch a movie. Best of all, The Zoo Mobile from the Baltimore Zoo will join us for a special show. Parents are not required to stay in the club and are encouraged to go out and have an evening of fun for themselves. Cost $25 for members $30 non-members. Registration and pre-payment required.

Saturday, July 18 from 5:00PM-10:00PM

For more information or to register, please contact Elaina Stem.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: estem@merrittclubs.com

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Kettlebell Training Now at Merritt Towson
Kettlebells are a safe, unique, and highly effective training tool that can be used by anyone to improve their current state of conditioning. Kettlebell training focuses on movements, rather than muscles to retrain the body to move as it was once intended. Kettlebell training will make you stronger and improve stability, endurance, and flexibility within a single workout, all to allow you to obtain the functional strength required to improve the quality of life.

For more information, or to schedule a session, please contact Corey Russo.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: jcoreyrusso@aol.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs 100 Miles in 100 Days
Swimmers, take the challenge to swim 100 miles in 100 days - through September 1. Swimmers who complete their laps throughough the 100 days will receive a 100 Miles swim cap at the completion of 10 miles, a water bottle after 50 miles, and a t-shirt after 100 miles. One mile in the Towson pool is 72 lengths.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Beach Body Boot Camp at Merritt Towson
Intense circuit style workout that includes the use of cardio and strength training intervals. Also includes sport specific and plyometric drills to add intensity. Recruit a buddy and get your first workout free! $20 per 1 hour workout.

Sessions run all summer long!

For more information, please contact Derek Favreau.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfavreau@merrittclubs.com

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Golf Conditioning at Merritt Towson
Are you ready to break par? Reduce stress on your hips, back, and shoulders. Increase your flexibility for a full and painless turn. Improve balance and overall posture. Produce more power in your swing. Sessions include postural analysis, balance testing, flexibility testing, testing for muscular strength and endurance, stabilization techniques, swing observation. Individual and group sessions available.

For more information, or to schedule a session, please contact Derek Favreau.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfavreau@merrittclubs.com

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Junior Fitness Certification at Merritt Towson
Designed for children between the ages of 12-15. The purpose of the program is to teach basic aerobic and resistance training principles and address proper exercise etiquete. By completing this course the participants will be allowed to use appropriate cardio machines and do weight-resistance training using machines. Once the children are certified they will be given a bracelet that will be worn and an exercise log book that will be color-coded and updated quarterly. At the completion of the program, kids will receive their Junior Fitness bracelets, workout logbooks, and certification. They become eligible to obtain their own membership or add on to their parents.

Tuesdays 6:30PM and Saturdays 9:30AM

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Towson Summer Strength and Conditioning
Athletic based weight training along with conditioning drills to produce improved athletic performance. Programs will be designed and administered relative to the participants' specific sports needs and personal goals. Camps will be broken into mini groups by sport. For ages 14-18. Sessions run 60 minutes. Members $30 per session.

Through August 1
Mondays and Thursdays 3:30PM

For more information, please contact Derek Favreau
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfavreau@merrittclubs.com

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Fast Trac
This fast paced circuit is designed to blend strength training with cardio intervals for optimal calorie burn in just 30 minutes. Classes held upstairs in the Abs area.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30AM-11:00AM

For more information, please contact Derek Favreau
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfavreau@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Pro Circuit
This workout is designed for all of our graduates from the Fast Trac class. Like Fast Trac, it is a 30 minute circuit workout. However, this workout is designed to pack more punch! If you enjoyed Fast Trac, you'll love this class! 10 sessions for $100 or $15 per single session.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 6:30PM-7:30PM

For more information, please contact Matthew Christ.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfavreau@merrittclubs.com

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Belly Dancing
Belly dancing provides a good cardiovascular workout and helps increase both flexibility and strength, focusing on the core muscles, although it also builds leg strength. Belly dance is suitable for all ages and body types, and can be as physical as the participant chooses.

For more information, please contact Dianne Frager
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson Aquatics Programs
Swim Team Tryouts Want to give swim team a try? Come to tryouts on August 5, 2009 and show us what you've got!

Merritt Swim Academy The Swim Academy has a new session beginning every six weeks. Ages 6 months-12 years old. Swim Academy allows children to progress through a four-level program, as well as Mommy and Me. Each level helps children improve their swimming ability. Click here for registration form. Must register by noon the first day of lessons.

Merritt Marlin Masters Swim Team Focus is on fitness and health for adults in a group workout environment. Practices work on improving stroke form and endurance of swimmers. Click here for registration form.

Tuesday 6:00PM-7:30PM
Thursday 6:00AM-7:30AM
Saturday - 7:30AM-9:30AM

Pre-Swim Team Not ready for swim team yet? Can't commit to more than one day a week? Looking to get ready for the summer swim season? Try our Pre-Team groups! Sessions focus on the stroke form of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Flip turns and starts are also taught during training. Click here for registration form.

Practices run every Saturday.
Ages 10 and under 5:00PM-6:00PM
Ages 11 and older 4:00PM-5:00PM

Merritt Athletic Swimming/Year Round Swim Team Practice available 6 days a week. Merritt Athletic Swimming is a year round swim team that has grown to two practice locations - Towson and Eldersburg. The locations combine with over 100 swimmers ages 5-18. This is a competitive swim team program that is year round and offers five competitive levels in which to compete. Practices work on improving stroke form, endurance, and speed of swimmers. Practice times vary according to level. Download brochure and registration form.

Monday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Tuesday 7:30PM-8:50PM
Wednesday 4:00PM-6:00PM and 7:30PM-8:45PM (Open swim from 6:00PM-7:30PM)
Thursday 7:15PM-8:45PM
Friday 4:00PM-6:30PM
Saturdays 10:30AM-12:00PM

For more information on any of these programs, please contact Andrew Barranco.
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Aquatic Personal Training at Merritt Towson
Would you like to experience the benefits of personal training in the pool? Low impact exercise in a 93 degree therapy pool. Free assessment with a certified personal trainer. Programs will be designed based on individual needs.

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Athletic Clubs Towson Triathlon Club
Athletes, here's your chance to prepare for a triathlon, whether it's your first or your 50th! Join the fun and stretch your boundaries! Download Triathlon Club registration form.

Mondays 6:45PM-7:45PM Swim Only
Thursdays 6:30PM - 45 minute swim followed by 45 minute Cycle

For more information, please contact Andrew Barranco
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: abarranco@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Towson Dance
Creative movement classes are offered on Saturdays for children ages 3-5. Ballet/Jazz Combo will be offered for children ages 6-8. No experience necessary! Give it a try! All students will show their progress during the final week of the session as parents and guests are invited to watch class. No formal performances. Children must be of age on the first day of class. Please click here for registration form.

Summer Dance Camps are back and registration is open and filling up fast!!  Princess Dance Camp for ages 3-6 and Musical Dance Camps featuring High School Musical 1,2 and 3 for ages 5-11.  All camps are half day and jam-packed with dance and crafts!  Click here to download a registration form. Need different dates? Try the Cranbrook location for 4 different weeks the same camps! PLEASE NOTE: All registrations must be done in person or sent to the Merritt location hosting the camp. For detailed information regarding Summer Camps, please access our Summer Camps page of the website.

For more information, please contact Fleur Colimore
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: fcolimore@merrittclubs.com

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Merritt Towson Kids Zone Events
Date Night and Kids Night in the XRKade Need a night out? We can help! We have fun for kids of all ages. The Kids Zone is for children under 7 and the XRKade provides hours of entertainment for children 7 and up. Dinner will be served. $10 for first child, $8 for each additional child in same family.

Friday, June 26 from 5:00PM-9:00PM
Friday, July 31 from 5:00PM-9:00PM
Friday, August 28 from 5:00PM-9:00PM

Fun Day Friday Join us for lots of fun! We will have pizza, games, crafts, a magician, and other fun activities. Parents may leave the club. Only 15 spots open, so reserve early! Cost $15 members, $20 non-members.

 

Parties Party with us! Merritt Towson offers a variety of party options: pool only, pool/kids zone, dance, dance/kids zone, and pool/movie. Parties are ideal for children, youth groups, church groups, school classes, and sports teams.

For more information or to reserve a date, please contact Elaina Stem
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: estem@merrittclubs.com

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Kid Fit at Merritt Towson
Kid Fit is an 8-week, fast-paced, informative exercise class which includes basic strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, agility and speed work, weight management, and nutrition. Kid Fit will help your 8-15 year old increase his/her overall fitness or they can use the sessions to support their sport specific training. Members $160, non-members $220. Click here for brochure. **Receive $10 off enrollment if you have previously enrolled in a session of Kid Fit!

Tuesdays 7:00PM-7:45PM and Saturdays 10:00AM-10:45AM

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Frager
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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Tanning
Keep that summer glow all winter long! Purchase 4 tanning sessions and receive one free! Prices for monthly unlimited usage or single sessions.

For more information, please contact the club
Phone: 410-821-0160
E-mail: dfrager@merrittclubs.com

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