This group is a combination of two of the most popular social events in the DMV .....Fitness Boot Camps and "Speed" Dating. WHY? Because - let's face it -there just aren't a lot of ways for professional single men and women to meet. If you've done the online thing, speed-dating thing, or the blind date thing, then you know. This is just one more way to network with others and make some new friends. And you already know - the more people you meet, the better your chances for finding love. And i …

DC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the Mid-Atlantic, with the idea of waking early, walking far, traveling light, and having a fulfilling backcountry experience. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery This meet up group specializes in high-mileage, light-weight, overnight backpacking adventures throughout the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.  …

In my experience in working with many client's, one of the most effective fitness methods for helping one to loose weight and increase energy is to run. Why is this? Running, recruits practically, all the muscles in our bodies. Particularly beneficial is the recruitment of our large muscle groups. Using these muscles allows for greater calories and fat burn leading to a strong, learner, healthier YOU! What is different about this fitness boot camp is that we will use running as a centerpiece  of …

You love the thrill of the outdoors. You're still young and in the prime of your life and want to meet others who are into the adventure, travel, and outdoor scene then this is for you! You are young, adventurous, and just need the company. Welcome- this is your group :) ------------- Activities we've done include skydiving, hang gliding, camping, whitewater rafting, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, sailing

Looking for busy people who want to workout without being tortured, see consistent results and integrate healthy eating into everyday life. Our sessions are held at Forest Knolls Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD from 5:30am to 6:30am Mon/Weds/Fri

I started this group because healthy living is the key to long life! We're much more likely to be consistent with our exercise if we're having fun and meeting interesting friends. Zumba is one of the most exciting, fun workouts that doesn't even feel like exercise.  You can burn up to 1000 calories in one hour.  Bootcamp is the perfect compliment because you get your cardio from zumba and top it off with the strength workout for the best muscle tone.  You don't feel intimidated.  All fitness lev …

We are hiking for a good cause! Come join us, won't you?! The Metro DC Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to invite you to join us for the 1st Annual XTREME HIKE to Spruce Knob West Virginia. On September 21th we will summit the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic. The adventure includes a 2 night stay, pasta dinner, transportation to the trail head, hike lunch, post-hike bar-b-que, and celebration brunch. In addition to the 30 mile hike win September we will be planning a number o …

Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the ac …

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

Welcome to the group! Meet other local hiking enthusiasts to explore what our metropolitan area has to offer. It's our mission to visit some national parks in the country and international hiking destinations as well. If you're a nature lover who wants to take some time out of your busy life to get out in the woods and enjoy waterfalls, wild lives, and amazing views, you belong to this group. Enjoy life and stay in shape! Happy trails! This meetup group is for adults only. No kids allowed on any …

If you're into overnight backpacking (not day hiking), or think you would like to be, and looking for an active group, this is the place for you! Trips are scheduled every month throughout the year. Member participation is what makes this work, both as organizers and participants. This is not backpack traveling, we aim to get out of urban environments with a focus on natural rather than cultural attractions. You'll do well here if you have a sense for adventure and seeing new places. Expect hiki …

Real Estate Money Meetup - Washington, DC  This is a real estate investor networking group for the Greater Washington, DC area. A place to meet investors who have the same interest as you. This is a structured networking event. Nothing to sell, no sales pitches, no books, no boot camps, no DVDs, no class time. Powerhouse networking, this is where preparation meets opportunity. Our event host for each meeting will spend some time discussing their process so we can all learn what's really happeni …

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

The Fresco Adventure Group is a group of people in the Washington, DC/Baltimore Metropolitan area that are looking for outdoor fun. Primarily African American adults from the age of 30 and up that enjoy nature and exploring the world. Our activities include monthly programs to keep you fit, active, and healthy: - Hiking - Kayaking - Canoeing - White Water Rafting - Camping - Skiing - Skydiving - Spa Excursions - Retreats - Diving programs - Wellness programs - World traveling to e …

Welcome All new Members! What are we about?!? This is a new group that at this moment has no particular purpose other than for people to come together and plan just about anything. We can have large discussions, cookouts, parties, meetings, get-together's, or anything you suggest! It does not cost anything to join and be a part of the group, and for now there will be no cost to come to any of the events. But in the near future if a plan is put together that costs money, then we will decides w …

This group connects African American children to purposeful play and social opportunities with like minded kids and their families to educational and wealth building strategies for their children. We are addressing the desire for families to have a mix of fun, structured and content based school break and summer camps while getting to know and network with others...extending confidence in self, culture and community. Many of our children attend schools outside of their communities or have activi …

Potomac River Gauge (Little Falls) Unlike other kayak groups that have members from Leesberg to Baltimore, the purpose of this group is to bring together whitewater kayakers that live in or very near District of Columbia proper, so every member is accessible and potentially a great person to buddy up with. The goal isn't to get a lot of members, just the right ones. See a map that plots where our members live The mailing list (dckayakers-list@meetup.com) and message board can be used by any m …

We are not just any 35+ singles group. We are Single Russian Professionals (native or fluent Russian speakers) living and working in the DC metro area. We love to live life to its fullest, so we have a wide range of interests - from dancing to sailing, from camping to wine tasting, from movie-going to roller coaster-riding. Therefore, you will definitely find a few shared interests with us, and we already have at least one common ground to start with. We are all on an exciting journey called "L …

Tantra and Fitness both create confidence for men and women who want to be better in so many ways. This meetup group is dedicated to collective forward thinking and proper preparation for life spiritually, physically and sexually. Only through exercising each of these areas can people achieve true knowledge of self and the capacity to be better. These boot camps are structured to allow men and women to take the power of progression into their own hands.

We are a group of Real Estate Investors with years of experience ranging from new to seasoned real estate investors. DMV REI United Meetup welcomes any and all new or seasoned real estate investor! Just by attending you will learn how to locate and evaluate the Best kind of Deals to buy, how to start investing with no Money or Credit, how Knowledge with ACTION beats information every time, how and why Wholesaling Real Estate is the foundation of a successful real estate career , why right now is …

“This is a group for anyone interested in getting more fit & healthy...A holistic fitness boot camp is uniquely designed to encourage you to work hard and dig deep as well as to help you understand how to make and meet your personal wellness goals! We'll work out together in our neighborhoods and invite others to join too!. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because as a martial artist and personal trainer, I've worked with so many people who are frustrated with their fitness li …

After a rekindle of the idea at Capital Camp DC, a place for drupalers, women came together to discuss having more events and meeting more often. So let's see how it goes. Women from across all Tech and social media platforms should join and hang out when we have events in the DC Tech Community. There are so many of us but we are all spread out for various reasons. Geeky Girls Night Out

A DC area Urban Exploration group to connect local explorers and to discover what the DC area has to offer. If you love decay and abandoned buildings then this group is for you. We are an active group that travels near and far to find the hidden treasures that are left behind. We have a variety of events focusing on certain areas and their abandonments and enjoy camping, hiking and even kayaking to find these places. We also encourage sharing of photos and seeking out new locations with scou …

Alcohol-free activities and ideas that promote alcohol-free relations and networks in the DC area.

Looking for a fun, fantastic way to shed some pounds, get fit and make new friends, come Zumba AND More with me and some of my fitness friends! I am a Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor who loves to find creative ways to integrate fitness into my lifestyle. I believe exercise and a healthy diet is the natural way to maintain ones physical condition and vitality. I love instructing Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Bootcamps... So, get up, get your workout gear on and let's go!  Let’s get fit and have some fun! …

This is a group for anyone interested in cycling the streets and trails in Takoma Park MD and the surrounding areas. I plan to do several rides per week with difficulty level ranging from beginner to intermediate, all skills levels are welcome. One of my goals for starting this meetup is to offer something that would be particularly beneficial to newer riders who may be intimidated by riding with others. The easy rides will occur once or twice a week and during these we will ride terrain that is …