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Sample Clubs and Activities

Sports Clubs

The variety of sports clubs open to APL staff means there is something for everyone.

Baseball

Intramural Slowpitch Softball League (ISSL) games are played on the field located on the north side of campus spring through fall.

Cycling

The APL Cycling Club brings together riders of all abilities to enjoy riding together on low-traffic area roads, paved trails, and off-road mountain bike trails, as well as promoting bicycle commuting and safer roads.

Golf

The APL Golf League begins the playing season in April. All experience levels are welcome. In addition to regular league play, six tournaments are held at courses using various formats.

Tennis

The APL Tennis Club competes with other area clubs and hosts several tournaments and leagues. The club also offers casual play and manages a reservation system for APL's four Har-Tru courts.

Volleyball

The APL Volleyball Club plays on the Laboratory's two sand courts twice per week (weather permitting). Games are “drop-in,” and skill levels range from recreational to tournament. Indoor winter games are held at local schools.

Fitness and Exercise Clubs Keep Staff Moving

APL Fitness Club

The APL Fitness Club, sponsored by the Recreation Office, provides overall health, fitness, and well-being opportunities to all APL staff, retirees, leased workers, and APL Federal Credit Union employees. Activities include aerobic, strength training, and personal well-being classes as well as lectures and literature on issues pertaining to personal health, well-being, and fitness.

Exercise Club

The APL Exercise Club is open to all employees. New members receive a tour of the gym and learn about the basic principles of working out as well as proper use of gym equipment. The facility is open 24/7 all year.

Other Clubs

New Drama Club

APL’s Drama Club produces quality shows for APL employees and their family and friends by bringing together actors, writers, technicians, patrons of the stage, and anyone else who has an interest in the theater. Members range from the experienced thespian to the complete novice.

New Pilot’s Lounge

The APL Pilot's Lounge has made it off the ground, hosting its second meeting. Licensed pilots, students, or staff with an interest in flying and aviation are invited.

New Community Service Club

APL staff with a desire to make a difference in the community are invited to join a new Community Service Club. The group focuses on changing lives and building stronger communities through service projects, friendship, and leadership. The club recently volunteered with Our Daily Bread Employment Center in Baltimore. Future projects include collaborating with Habitat for Humanity and volunteering at local food shelters.

Geocachers

Geocachers enjoy the game of hiding and seeking treasure using GPS devices. This treasure-hunting game is played throughout the world. Cachers locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and can share their experiences online. APL employees, friends, and spouses are all welcome to participate.

Johns Hopkins Women's Network—APL Caucus

The Hopkins Women's Network (HWN) is an advocacy group that brings together female employees from all parts of the University based on mutual interests. HWN identifies and takes a leadership role on issues of concern to Hopkins women, fosters professional development, and provides networking opportunities through educational and cultural activities. The APL Caucus of HWN sponsors a wide range of educational activities that are open to all APL staff.

Society of Women Engineers

An organization that stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers.

Woman's Club

The APL Woman's Club is a social organization for female employees and wives of APL employees. The club was established 50 years ago and continues to thrive today with infusions of new ideas and interest groups. It provides a setting for APL women to meet one another, share common interests, and form friendships in a social environment. The Woman's Club sponsors events throughout the year, such as a spring luncheon, a wine and cheese party, and art shows. Core activities center on a large number of interest groups, including the following:

• Women's Night Out Dinner Group
• Golf Group
• Book Discussion Group
• Gourmet Group

• Travel Group
• Home and Garden Group
• Tour Washington Group

Young Professionals Network

When some of APL's youngest staff members were looking for a way to bring together recent hires spread across more than 30 buildings and 10 departments, they organized a recent-grads network for new employees. It offered the chance to meet other recent grads in their age group, find out about local activities outside APL, find roommates, socialize, and build friendships.

But many young staff members, no longer fresh out of school, still wanted an easy way to be involved in social activities with their Lab peers. So two engineers organized the Young Professionals Network (YPN).  Without a lot of membership requirements, the YPN keeps its organization loose and flexible. The group doesn’t have a presi­dent or a designated social coordinator. Instead, different people organize events so that the responsibility doesn’t rest on a small group of people. While events span a range of activities from pool to miniature golf, one of their big adventures was a skydiving event last year.