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

Get ready for the St. Jude Fund Raiser 5K Run for Big Vanilla Pasadena and Arnold Clubs! October 30 at 8 a.m. @ Big Vanilla Arnold (Sign in begins 6:45 a.m.). BIGGER AND BETTER! This year we hope to break our record and donate over $10,000 to the Children of St. Jude. This is our third Halloween themed 5k Charity Race and we hope you will join us for the fun! Costumes are optional but encouraged! Ages 13 and up are welcome to register. See last year's Race facts and photos. The race will begin at the Anne Arundel Community College Stadium and end here at Big Vanilla. Prizes for runners and costumes will be awarded. Read the flier and then go online and Register Online Now!

Join Big Vanilla on Facebook by Liking us!Big Vanilla Athletic Club is now using Facebook and we hope you'll find this a valuable online resource for you to stay connected with your club. According to Sunni Ray, Big Vanilla's Social Media Manager, "We are looking to enhance our members' experience with the club and connect with them one-to-one when they are not at the club. Facebook gives us the opportunity to build an expanded online community of our members, where we can share information, opportunities, encouragement and ideas." Sunni welcomes your feedback and ideas. She may be reached at sray@bigvanilla.com "It's going to be a fun place to visit as part of a members' social network," says Sunni. Go to Facebook and Like Big Vanilla Athletic Club!

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE HIRING NEEDS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

  • Café Attendants and Front Desk Attendants, Arnold location, weekends and/or afternoon/closing shifts.
  • Childcare Attendants, both Arnold and Pasadena locations
  • Lifeguard-Pool Operators, both Arnold and Pasadena locations, with need for opening shift coverage (430-11am approximately) in Arnold, mid-day shift coverage (11-5 approximately) in Pasadena location.
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Get the New Arnold/Severna Park Fall 2010 Program Guide Online - Click Here!

Pick up your "hot off the press" Fall 2010 Arnold/Severna Park Program Guide at the club or download it now.

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

Big Vanilla Athletic Club chosen "Best of Annapolis! Big Vanilla Athletic Club has one of the best reputations for being a family, fun and healthy place to belong. Out of 7,500 ballots turned into What's Up Magazaine for their Best of Annapolis 2010, Why We Love Our City Contest the Best Gym was judged "too close to call." Those who received the most votes earned Best of honors as an outstanding local business and service. If you don't belong, find out what you are missing by getting a FREE PASS.

Read about all the winners from the 2010 Contest.

See the New Group Fitness Schedule effective August 28, 2010! Read the schedule online or download the flier.

Take it off!Great Program helps you "Take It Off!" The program promises a two pound a week loss or 20 pounds in 12 weeks. This program was developed to work with individuals who are active by fitness professionals and nutritionist. You will be eating REAL, FRESH, HEALTHY food three meals a day and supplementing with protien snacks twice a day. During the program you will meet with a counselor once a week. Recipes and educational materials are provided weekly along with support and accountability. Big Vanilla is a licenced provider of TAKE IT OFF and if you would like more information on the creators please visit. Pricing is $299.
Begins Monday, July 26th - Register online now!
For more information please visit www.takeitoffweightloss.com or contact Julie Lincoln at jlincoln@bigvanilla.com Can't make the July 26th kickoff? Plan taking one of our other offerings: August 30th, Sept. 13th and 27th, October 11th and 25th, Nov, 8th and 22nd, December 13th and 27th.

Gravity Equipment is now available at Big Vanilla with new program starting August 9. Use is under the supervision of a Gravity Certified Trainer only. Packages consist of a 6 week program with two 30 minute full body weight training sessions a week. The special pricing is $156 for 12 sessions. Gravity is so effective at toning and strengthening that over 80% of participants repeat and continue with Gravity. Unlike traditional weight lifting which compacts the muscle Gravity uses your own body weight to lengthen the muscle creating a longer leaner look. Register online now!

Our customers say Big Vanilla Swim Parties Rock! "We recently had our 8 year old twin’s birthday party at Big Vanilla’s pool. It was a wonderful experience! It was easy and all of the kids had a blast! The party hosts were fantastic! They were attentive to the kids needs, as well as made sure that we had everything we needed. The guards made sure it was safe for the kids, easing our minds. Everything we needed, except for the food and drinks, was provided –invitations, balloons, cups, napkins, plates, tablecloths, etc. That was a nice surprise!" Think about having one of your own!

New Big Vanilla 90 Day Challenge Registration August 9th – September 2nd. Kick off meeting Thursday, Sept 2nd 7 p.m. Challenge runs Monday, Sept 13 through Sunday, Dec 12. Learn more now.

Seek a path to change with Gentle Hypnosis. We feature hypnosis as an ingredient to achieve relaxtion, control of stress and anxiety, food control and weight loss. Read more and sign up today.

Free WiFi Spot at Big VanillaBig Vanilla offers you the ability to access the internet for FREE. The club has a Wi-Fi Hot Spot. It's just another of the many features and amenities that our club keeps coming up with to benefit our members and guests. Come to the club and access your email or do some work while enjoying some great food and beverages from the Café.

The Big Vanilla Zumbathon on February 26, 2010 raised $1,950 for the Haiti relief efforts! We had 37 people preregister and 158 register at the door. We had 200 people come out to SHAKE THEIR HIPS to support this worthwile cause. If you were there, click on the video above to relive the experience. If you weren't there, see what you missed and think about coming to experience Zumba at Big Vanilla.


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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Big Vanilla Athletic Club


Next Goal...No more excuses!

What a 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.

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. Fall 2010 Dates: October 9, November 6, and December 4
Register with Atlantic Edge Online and we will see you the day of the class you register for.

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.

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!

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