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Summer Edition of 'The Lookout' Now Available
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Summer events and activities for quality-of-life programs at NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons are now available in The Lookout. This special edition of the Pax River Press can be found online - print copies are available at select locations on base!
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Bowling Center Reopens June 10
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The Strike Zone Bowling Center will reopen with regular hours of operation beginning June 10. The Strike Zone is open Tuesday-Saturday noon-8 p.m.
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Save with Bowling Specials at the Strike Zone
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Bowl with the Strike Zone and save! Summer and weekday specials are available to all with base access.
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Registration for Pax River Teen Camp Open
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Boys and girls who are least age 12 and in 7th grade through age 18 and in 12th grade with base access are eligible to register for the Pax River Teen Camp. Camp begins June 16.
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Active Duty MWR Survey Now Open
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Active Duty members - MWR wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts in a short survey and help MWR programs be even more impactful.
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Celebrate 250 Years with the Army-Navy Challenge
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When you register for the Army Ten-Miler on Oct. 12 in Washington, DC, you can join the new Army-Navy Challenge for free! Choose your side – Go Army or Go Navy – while honoring the 250th birthdays of both military branches. All challenge participants will receive a special Army-Navy Challenge pin.
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Fleet & Family Readiness Programs Now Hiring
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Quality-of-life programs in Naval District Washington, including NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons, are hiring! Multiple positions are available.
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Purchase Discount Tickets to the Orioles through MWR
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Purchase discount tickets to the Baltimore Orioles online through MWR! Use discount code PAXNAS25 to save up to 20% off the gate price. Plus, MWR receives $2 for every ticket purchased.
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Summer Reading Program Begins June 13
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Calling all Pax River readers! Kids and adults of all ages are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program, log their reading minutes and earn cool prizes all summer long. Open to all with base access! Log your reading minutes beginning June 13.
Thank you to United Through Reading and the Washington Nationals for sponsoring this program!
United Through Reading
Washington Nationals
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Discount Tickets for Navy Football Available Through MWR
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Discount tickets for the 2025 Navy Football season - including the Navy vs. United States Air Force game - can be purchased at the Community Recreation Office. Limited quantities are available!
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NRC Solomons Beach, Pools & Rec Programs Open for the Summer
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NRC Solomons pools, beach and recreational programs/events are open to lodging guests and day visitors with base access!
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Pax River Outdoor Pool Open Weekends
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Make a splash at the Pax River Outdoor Pool! The pool is currently open Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Swim Lessons Begin June 17
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Registration for private, semi-private and group swim lessons at NAS Patuxent River and private and semi-private lessons at NRC Solomons is now open. Swim lessons will be held in June, July and August for ages 6 months and up beginning June 17.
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Get ready for a bi-monthly trail walk with the Fleet & Family Support Center as we ruck to build resilience - because strength isn't just physical! Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. through Sept. 25. The next walk will be held on June 12. Call 301-342-4911 to register.
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Get ready to roll into summer reading with MWR Community Recreation on Thursday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Strike Zone Bowling Center! Learn about the summer reading program, plus bowl a free game with free shoe rental. Open to all with base access!
Thank you to United Through Reading and the Washington Nationals for sponsoring this program!
United Through Reading
Washington Nationals
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Beat the heat with a free evening swim at NRC Solomons' Riverside Pool on Friday, June 13 from 7-9 p.m. Open to all with base access!
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This annual MWR event will be held on Saturday, June 14 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Pax River Outdoor Pool. Participants will complete a sprint triathlon including a half-mile swim, 13-mile bike ride and 5K run.
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Join the Fleet & Family Support Center and MWR at the West Basin Marina on Saturday, June 14 from 2-4 p.m. for a free fishing event in support of suicide prevention awareness. Open to all with base access!
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Watch a movie floating under the night sky at NRC Solomons on June 14. Open swim beginning at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Free and open to all with base access!
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Looking for a child-friendly crafting activity to enjoy in the comfort of your own space? NRC Solomons will have a craft bagged up and ready to go every for pickup every Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adventure Zone. Free and open to all with base access!
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Join the Community Rec & Aquatic teams at NRC Solomons' Riverside Beach every Monday at 3 p.m. for beach-friendly games and activities. Can Jam, beach bowling, corn hole, sand castle building and maybe even an epic squirt gun fight! Free and open to all with base access.
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Swing by the NRC Solomons Adventure Zone every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and make a snack inspired by the theme of the week. This free event is open to all with base access - spaces are limited. This week's snack is apple 'records'!
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Enjoy free and fun science experiments every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the NRC Solomons Adventure Zone. Make a music xylophone on June 11! Open to all with base access.
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Join the NRC Solomons team for some fun and friendly competition every Thursday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Lighthouse Park! Free and open to all with base access.
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Splash into fun at NRC Solomons with classic pool games every Friday at 3 p.m. Play a round of water golf, explore life as lumberjack with some log rolling or watch the pool turn into a giant duck pond - you never know what might happen! Participation in this event is free - regular pool admission fees apply. Open to all with base access.
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Eye Spy Selfie Scavenger Hunt
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Follow the clues on the NRC Solomons Nature Trail and snap a shot of your successes on June 14 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Stop by the Adventure Zone for your clue sheet, then share your pictures on social media!
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Bring out your inner artist with projects designed to get your creative juices flowing on June 15 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in NRC Solomons' Lighthouse Park. Free activity!
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Summer Matinee Movie: 'Moana 2'
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Free summer matinee movies are back at the Center Stage Theater! The first showing will be 'Moana 2' on June 25 at 1 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Open to all with base access!
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Join MWR Community Recreation at the West Basin Marina for a free Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 5-8 p.m. Music, games, inflatables, water slides, arts & crafts and more!
Thank you to First Command and USAA for sponsoring this event!
First Command
USAA
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Looking to start a job search? Join the Fleet & Family Support Center for a free virtual workshop on June 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. This training will focus on networking, job search engines, job fairs and more. Call 301-342-4911 to register.
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Whether you're a new renter or just need a refresher, learn what you need to know from the Fleet & Family Support Center's Personal Financial Manager on June 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call 301-342-4911 to register.
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Cafe 300 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center is a quick and convenient food option at NAS Patuxent River! Whether you're bowling, visiting the Drill Hall, or work nearby, stop by and grab a meal or snack to go, or dine in. Open to all with base access.
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