Big Vanilla Arnold's website now offers online registration for many of our classes. Explore our site and see the great and exciting opportunities we offer you, your family and friends!   Click Here for our new Winter 2007 Program Guide!   We have it all...the only thing missing is you.

Welcome
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


Are you curious about Mediation? Come to this two-hour intro into Mediation workshop on Saturday, May 17, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Read more...

Holiday Camp V has been scheduled for June 9th through 13th since the AACPS has been granted permission to end earlier this summer. Parents can register their child for all 5 days or for only those they need. Limited spots available so REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

The 22nd Annual Children's Fair was held Saturday, May 3, with thousands of people attending. Thanks to all who participated and helped to make the event a great success!

The dome is down and Big Vanilla Arnold's outdoor pools are open! Read more about our fantastic aquatics program...

Make Big V Rocks your daycamp or daycare field trip destination this summer! For prices and details, please email stephaniez@bigvanilla.com

Check out the latest issue of our member's newsletter. We provide the newsletter at the club as well as online.

You asked and we listened. Kids Club will be opening earlier on Saturdays only in April and May. Kids Club will open Saturday’s at 7 a.m. starting April 5 through the month of May.

Check out pics from the first swim meet for the Big Vanilla Swim Team!

The Cycling sign in procedure has changed! WE ARE ELIMINATING THE NUMBERS! Please continue to sign in at the front desk for all cycling classes! Then be sure to get your hand stamped instead of getting a number!

Scuba is at Big Vanilla!Scuba at Big Vanilla Arnold. FREE introductory Scuba class! All members, their families (ages 10 and up) and employees can take the free introductory class. Annapolis Scuba brings all the equipment and instructors for a class that lasts about 30 minutes. It’s a chance to try scuba. These sessions will be held on the first and third weekends of each month. Scuba Courses also offered monthly: Members and employees get a 30% discount. Regular price is $575, Big V price is $395. That includes all the equipment and course materials.
Members or employees with questions should contact Annapolis Scuba directly at 410-266-8327 or scubainfo@annapolisscuba.com

Join us for our Senior Lunch Bunch Fitness Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read all about it....

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What if it snows? Our revised Inclement Weather Policy.


Spring 2008 Program Guide Available at the club and Online! Pick up your "hot off the press" Spring 2008 Program Guide at the club or download it now.

See the New Group Fitness Schedule effective May 1, 2008! Read the schedule online or download the flier.

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.

Big Vanilla Arnold | 1209 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012 | 410-544-2525