Athelas Institute has been providing services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Howard County since 1976. The mission of Athelas is to provide opportunities for growth and personal accomplishment to these individuals, complimented by quality services and meaningful community engagement. Athelas currently offers day training, vocational services, supported employment, residential and individual support services to over 400 individuals. In Howard County, there are four different program locations. Three are specialized programs designed to meet the needs of specific populations such as individuals with Autism, chronic medical needs and dual diagnoses (developmental delays and

A visit to DEFHR could include any of the following: • Educational Talk about DEFHR, focusing on our work in the community, education programs for adults and youth, and mission to help neglected and abused horses • Tour of the farm including horses currently in rehabilitation and composter • Meeting with our Trainer and demonstration on one of our rescued horses, after the group could meet the horse and ask questions • Hands On with the horses – grooming and leading them • Group Volunteer – cleaning an area of the farm or even completing

The group will plan to meet at the Cryptologic Museum (just outside the NSA headquarters) and hear an overview of the NSA/CSS and have a tour of the Museum. Afterwards, the group will board a bus and have a tour and and overview of NSA's East Campus.  Please note that for this enhancement, all attendees are required to submit personal information in advance for security clearance purposes.  Please contact Karen Bryant, (410) 730-4474 ext. 117 or [email protected] to provide the following:  social security number, full name - first, middle, last  - place of birth, citizenship,

The group will meet at the DOC/Jessup facility at 7301 Waterloo Road - This enhancement will include a tour of the Detention Center (Jessup), and staff from both facilities who will give an overview of their operations and challenges. Click  here to register

Learn how the shock trauma team benefits the entire state. Participants will receive an overview of the University of Maryland Medical System, with highlights about Shock Trauma. The group will also take a tour which may include the helipad & various areas in the shock trauma center. Click here to register

Maryland University of Integrative Health is the leading academic institution for integrative health in the nation. For nearly 40 years, MUIH has educated practitioners in health and wellness through transformative and relationship-centered programs that draw from traditional wisdom and contemporary science. MUIH offers graduate degrees and certificates in a wide range of wellness fields, as well as programs for professional and personal development. In our on-campus Natural Care Center and community outreach settings, we provide compassionate and affordable healthcare from student interns and professional practitioners, and deliver more than 35,000 clinical treatments and consultations each

The Maryland School for the Deaf, a diverse, bilingual community, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become responsible lifelong learners.   Click here to register

The Arc of Howard County –“Achieving full community life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - one person at a time” is the Mission of The Arc of Howard County. Full community life means allowing individuals to express their choices and have confidence that others will honor those choices; ensuring that those we support are able to choose how and with whom they spend their time, and are able to work at a challenging and rewarding job. A visit to The Arc of Howard County will include a tour of the facility

Experience a behind the scenes tour of the Mall in Columbia, a 1.4 million SF enclosed super-regional shopping center, located in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. The property is a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination situated along the Baltimore/Washington DC corridor. The mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, JC Penney and Sears. The property was built in 1971 as the center of downtown Columbia's master planned community which includes residential, office, recreation, education and cultural facilities. The mall is beloved in the community and enjoys a loyal customer base.   Click

Recycling Center - Waste Management Recycle America (WMRA) is under contract to Howard County for the processing and marketing of recyclables. WMRA operates a state-of-the-art recyclables processing facility in Elkridge, which has the necessary equipment to sort recyclables in preparation for sale to individual material markets. Please Note: Limited parking - arrive early. Must wear closed toe shoes (NO high heels) & long pants   Click here to register