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Council President Pro Tem Adrian Simmons outlines youth curfew, summer programs and $5,000 youth grant
Summary
Council President Pro Tem Adrian Simmons said Laurel has a youth curfew in effect June 18–Sept. 8, described Parks & Recreation summer offerings and highlighted a youth services grant up to $5,000 for local nonprofits, with application windows in Jan–Feb and Sep–Oct.
Council President Pro Tem Adrian Simmons said Laurel has a youth curfew in effect from June 18 through Sept. 8, with restricted hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., seven days a week, and limited exceptions for minors accompanied by a parent or guardian, those returning directly from events within an hour, or young people leaving work.
Simmons, the Ward 1 council member, framed the curfew as a measure to keep children supervised at night and urged families to follow the rules. "From June 18 to September 8, there is a youth curfew in effect from 10PM to 5AM the next morning," he said.
He said the city supports youth engagement through multiple channels. Parks and Recreation maintains sports fields and community centers that host little league, CYO and other volunteer-run programs; the department also offers city-led activities such as swim lessons, a bike parade and teen trips to sites including Sandy Point State Park and Maryland Terrapins games.
Simmons highlighted a city youth services grant available to nonprofit organizations that serve Laurel youth. "That's for nonprofit organizations... and it's up to $5,000," he said, noting typical application requirements such as a mission statement, an IRS determination letter and basic financial information. Simmons said there are two application cycles: January–February for April awards, and September–October for December awards.
For families looking for free or low-cost activities this summer, Simmons pointed to seasonal festivals, a midday splash pad at Emancipation Park and recent playground upgrades at Leo Wilson Park. He recommended checking the Parks and Recreation calendar for program details and registration deadlines.
Simmons encouraged residents to stay informed and to contact his office with questions or ideas. He said his website is "adrianneforlaurel.org," he can be reached at his city email asimmons@laurel.md.us and the council office phone number is (301) 725-5300.
The program ended with the host thanking Simmons for appearing on Council Connections.
