MATA June Rundown

We are a few weeks into our Summer Program and cannot thank you all enough for your dedication! Take some time and enjoy our Nation's independence on Wednesday, along with History Channel's 9 things you may not have known about the Declaration of Independence.

1. The Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on July 4, 1776.

2. More than one copy exists. 3. When news of the Declaration of Independence reached New York City, it started a riot.

4. Eight of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in Britain.

5. One signer later recanted.

6. There was a 44-year age difference between the youngest and oldest signers.

7. Two additional copies have been found in the last 25 years. 8. The Declaration of Independence spent World War II in Fort Knox.

9. There is something written on the back of the Declaration of Independence.

What Has Happened?

-We've Added New Coaches!: MATA Family, welcome Coach Kayla, coaching Tennis, and Coach Erik, coaching Soccer!

-MATA Media: Don't forget to check out our Social Media accounts on both Instagram (@MATASportsClub) and our Facebook Page (MATA Sports Club) where we post pictures and upcoming events regularly!

-SmugMug: Want to check out pictures of your little ones? Access our SmugMug account on the "Media" page of our website. If you have any pictures that you would like to be posted or shared via our accounts, please send them to dcarneal@matasportsclub.com.

MATA Birthday Parties: Email us (dcarneal@matasportsclub.com) to book a fun, sports-filled birthday party! Check out the picture below to learn more about what we offer, including pricing.

4th of July Fireworks in Washington, D.C.:

Thinking about checking out the fireworks for the 4th on Wednesday? Here are the top 5 spots to check them out in Washington, D.C.

-National Mall

-US Marine Corps War Memorial

-Beacon Hotel Rooftop Bar

-Georgetown Waterfront

-US Supreme Court Plaza

Remaining Summer Classes:

Toddler Soccer

-Ages: 18 months old - 3 years old

-When: Sundays from 10:00 – 10:45am, June 24th – August 12th

-Where: Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007)

-What: Our toddler soccer program is the perfect introduction to sports for your child! The classes focus on basic coordination skills, as well as proper listening and communication skills.

Toddler Soccer

-Ages: 18 months old - 3 years old

-When: Sundays from 11:00 – 11:45am, June 24th – August 12th

-Where: Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007)

-What: Our toddler soccer program is the perfect introduction to sports for your child! The classes focus on basic coordination skills, as well as proper listening and communication skills.

Toddler Soccer

-Ages: 18 months old - 3 years old

-When: Saturdays from 10:00 – 10:45am, June 23rd – August 11th

-Where: Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park (7801 Chicago Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910)

-What: Our toddler soccer program is the perfect introduction to sports for your child! The classes focus on basic coordination skills, as well as proper listening and communication skills.

Tots Soccer

-Ages: 3 – 5 years old

-When: Saturdays from 11:00 – 1145am, June 23rd – August 11th

-Where: Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park (7801 Chicago Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910)

-What: Our tots soccer program is a fun way to build soccer specific skills and introduce games in a group setting.

Tots T-Ball

-Ages: 3 – 5 years old

-When: Sundays from 11:00 – 1145am, June 24rd – August 12th

-Where: Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007)

-What: Our tots t-ball program is a fun way to build t-ball specific skills and introduce games in a group setting.

Tots Tennis

-Ages: 3 – 5 years old

-When: Sundays from 11:00 – 1145am, June 24rd – August 12th

-Where: Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20007)

-What: Our tots tennis program is a fun way to build tennis specific skills and introduce games in a group setting.

Tips to stay hydrated and "Beat the Heat"

*Hydration is so important* (By Katie Kelly, RD, CNSC)

-Refill your 16oz water bottle at least 3 times every day. Make it your goal!

-Add fruits and vegetables with high water content to your diet

-Write down how much water you drink to keep on track with your daily goal

-If you're tired of plain water, add strawberries, cucumber, lemon or mint to flavor your water

Please be sure to follow our Instagram and Facebook Page for pictures posted weekly! Feel free to send pictures our way via email or Direct Message if you would like them to be posted!

Have a wonderful week with family and friends.

The MATA Family