Featured in "Family Circle Magazine." Read about how one Big V couple lost over 100 lbs. Click here!

Big Vanilla Snow Plan Update: Monday, February 8, 2010

At Big Vanilla Arnold the club will open at 8 a.m. This will allow for our lots to be better cleared and allow opening staff to come in during daylight hours.

Kids Club will be open normal schedule. We have set up a Special Holiday Camp V for you on Monday, February 8th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Kids Club will offer Holiday Camp V Snow Camps Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday if needed. Will hold camp only if the AAC public Schools are closed. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Register Online Now!

Group X Classes, Monday, Feb. 8: There will be no 5:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. classes. There will be 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. classes and regular evening classes as scheduled.

Arnold Aquatics will open at 8 a.m. and all classes, lessons and practices will occur as scheduled. However, we urge members to put safety first. We will hold make-ups for those who decide not to attend lessons.

Big Vanilla Policy and Procedure:

In the event that a snowstorm or other inclement weather presents a risk to our staff and club members, traveling to or from our clubs, senior management will make a determination about whether to change our regular club hours including closing early or delaying our opening.

This determination will be made based on the weather forecast, what is actually happening in our surroundings, and the advice of the Maryland Department of Public Safety. We will send out an email notification and post updates on our website. If you do not receive our inclement weather updates by email, we suggest you go to our website and subscribe to our inclement weather notification links as follows:

For the Arnold Club updates, please click here and follow the instructions.

For the Pasadena Club updates, please click here and follow the instructions.

Please note that you will need to register using one of the links above in order to get further weekend updates.

Thank you very much for your patience.


At Big Vanilla, our focus is family, fun and fitness. When you step through our doors, you will begin to enjoy our friendly staff and comfortable environment. You will soon realize that Big Vanilla Athletic Club is more than a health club; we are dedicated to servicing our members with a variety of programs to keep them having fun while getting fit.

Big Vanilla is a fitness, wellness and recreation center with the expertise, inspiration and amenities to assist in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. If you have set goals to lose weight, get stronger, tone your body or live a happier, longer and more energized life, Big Vanilla is here to guide you on that journey.

We wish you the best in your fitness and wellness endeavors!         
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Join Big Vanilla and raise funds for Haiti relief.Want to Help Haiti Relief? We've made it easy! Read the flier.
The Big Vanilla Athletic Club community is pulling together to help the people of Haiti with a Zumba Fundraiser at ARNOLD. Please come out to support this ARNOLD event and help those in need. You can register online right now! Send this info out to your friends and family. Thanks for your help!
The Big V Zumbathon for Haiti is Friday Feb. 26th 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. $10 on the Big Vanilla tennis courts. Ditch the workout and join the Zumba party to help the people of Haiti. "Fun, Laughter, Door Prizes...Bring a friend"
Double Feature Movie Night on Feb. 26th! Drop the kids off at the movies while you join the Zumbathon! 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Double Feature. "Homeward Bound and "Homeward Bound 2" including popcorn and water! Donations of $5 for Haiti Relief.

Join Big Vanilla Athletic Club PASADENA in our efforts to raise funds to donate to the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders to HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI.
We are providing a Super CYCLE CLASS for 75 minutes for a donation of $10.00. This opportunity will be at PASADENA ONLY on three dates, February 12, 13 and 14. Click here to register today!
We are also providing a CLIMB for Haiti event on February 8 & 10 at PASADENA ONLY. Learn more and register online now!

It's going to be GIRL SCOUT NIGHT at Big Vanilla Arnold on Saturday, February 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sign up today!

What if it snows? Our revised Inclement Weather Policy.

Check out our Junior Tennis Clinics The Winter/Spring 2010 Sessions begin February 22, 2010. You can sign up online.

See the New Group Fitness Schedule effective February 5, 2010! Read the schedule online or download the flier.

Next Goal...No more excuses!

What a current member of the 90 Challenge wrote to us on October 7, 2009:
"I am awed by how much the management and staff of BV truly cares about the 90 day challenge. I am not a member and I am so glad I have joined this program. My Orange coaches are superb; the lectures have been extraordinary (even when one thinks one has heard it all) and the intrinsic motivation woven in the program is life-changing. No wonder you have won awards. Even the desk staff are cheerful and encouraging with just a few words. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Are you up to the Challenge? We think you are! The 90 Day Fitness Challenge will inspire you and change the way you feel about fitness and working out. Learn about our award-winning program.

Job Opportunities - Join the Big Vanilla Team! Big Vanilla is currently seeking full-time Lifestyle Consultants with a passion for fitness and commitment to the local community. Visit our careers page to apply and see other openings. If you are friendly, professional, passionate about fitness, and thrive working in a team environment, you will love working for Big Vanilla!

Think about having a Kids party! Read what a recent member says... "I wanted to thank you for a GREAT party today. Sophia and her friends really had fun and it was the easiest birthday party we’ve had! The 3 gals you had on staff were truly a BIG help, very willing to do anything, took control of the whole party so me & my husband could actually enjoy it ourselves. They even helped us to and from our car on this super cold day! I’d recommend having a birthday party there to any of our friends. Thanks again for a fantastic party!"

ONE DAY SCUBA CERTIFICATION! Learn SCUBA in just one day, right here at the Big Vanilla. Contact Atlantic Edge directly and register online using the link below the available dates!
Saturdays from 9 a.m-6 p.m. February 20, 2010; March 6, 2010; March 20, 2010
Register with Atlantic Edge Online and we will see you the day of the class you register for.

New Aquatic Center Hours on Sundays effective January 2010! 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. lap swim and lessons; 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Brooke Moore Swim School (Aquatics Center closed); 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Extended Family Swim! Read more.

Sunday Stroke Work - Not quite ready for swim team? Waiting for a spot in our Novice Groups? Cannot make the weekday practice times? Read more now and sign up!

Amverican Red Cross' Next Class for Lifeguard Certification coming to Arnold starting November 23. Must be at least 15 years of age by 11/23/2009. Learn more.

Masters Workout Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read the online flier and register online now!

Looking for a great place to work? Check out Big Vanilla Job Openings and apply online.

Have you had a positive experience with your club, our staff and/or a class or event like Kids Party? If so, consider sharing with us by using our online member comment form. You can click here to send us your comments.

Plan for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training in Winter 2010! The schedule is now online. If you have questions about lifeguard training or pool operator classes please contact Anchor Aquatics.

Swimming is good for you: New study says male swimmers have a 50 percent lower death rate than runners, walkers and sedentary persons!

Show the world what you are made of...become a lifeguard! American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class are here at the Big Vanilla! Read more...

Join us for our Forever Fit Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Read all about it....


Sign up for our FREE Scout Leaders email newsletter. We will let you know what scouting activities are available at the Big Vanilla. Sign up today!

Membership has its priviledges! Get special discounts by showing your Big V key tag to local retailers. See our community partners page.

What if it snows? Our revised Inclement Weather Policy.

Big Vanilla now offers Family Swim Fridays and Open to the Public! For only $10 we admit two people to swim and offer two small smoothies at the Cafe. Get the details!


Get the New Arnold Big Vanilla Winter 2010 Program Guide Online - Click Here! Pick up your "hot off the press" Winter 2010 Arnold Program Guide at the club or download it now.

Did you know you can register online for many of your favorite classes and activities? Check out the program and activities pages throughtout the website. It's a convenient service we are offering you now.

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