Readington Recreation Rocks the Summer

Summer 2015
April 2015
READINGTON
RECREATION
Inside this issue:
Rutgers SAFETY Clinic
2
Travel Sports Try Outs 2
Preschool Sports
2
Fall Sports Registra-
2
Tennis
3
Summer Recreation
4
Firefly Tennis
4
Specialty Camps
4-8
Memorial Day Parade
8
Spring Sports Awards 8
Recreation Facilities
Open April 2-Nov 18th
 Pickell Park—Tennis,
basketball, ballfields,
picnic pavilion, playground, bathrooms
 Hillcrest Park - Ballfields, playground,
picnic tables, bathrooms
 Summer Road Park Ballfields, basketball, in
-line skating, playground, bathrooms
 Cornhuskers Park Ballfields, playground,
bathrooms
 Dobozynski Cottage open March 15-Dec 15
 Questions about recreation facilities call 908534-9752. Rental
forms are available on
the web site.
Readington Recreation Rocks the Summer...
Spring is here and residents
are already counting the
days till summer vacation.
Readington Recreation has
fabulous programs for
residents of all ages this
summer. Now is the time to
start thinking about how
much fun you are going to
have this summer!!
The Summer Recreation
program for children ages 414, runs from June 22nd
until July 31st.
Specialty
Camps including Theatre,
Art, Science, Fencing,
Soccer, Golf, Tennis,
Multi-S-ports and much
more are offered in the
month of August.
Firefly Afterschool Tennis for
children ten and under was
so popular last summer at
Whitehouse School after Rec
Camp, we have scheduled a
Soccer Camp at Holland
Brook School after Rec Camp
as well this year. As with the
Whitehouse Tennis class,
campers who stay all day
need only be picked up when
soccer camp is done at 7pm.
Younger players who would
like to participate can be
dropped off for the evening
program which runs one
week in July.
Friday Night Basketball
moves to Thursday Nights in
Pickell Park in June & July.
Preschool Tennis, Soccer, &
T-Ball Squirt programs are
scheduled to run in June &
July as well.
For coaches who need Rutgers SAFTEY certification we
will be offering a clinic on
July 22nd.
Of course the Community
Garden is open for business,
and will soon be providing
wonderful fresh produce.
SUMMER
DISCOUNT
TICKETS to all of your
favorite parks are now
available in the Recreation
office. Tickets can be used
any time during the season,
and make great gifts for
friends and family.
Travel Soccer Try Outs are
scheduled for early May. Go
to the Travel Soccer web
site to register.
The Readington Recreation
Department is always looking for ideas for new recreation programs and services.
If you have an idea or would
like to volunteer your
services please contact the
Department of Recreation
at 908-534-9752.
DISCOUNT TICKETS
ON SALE NOW FOR ALL OF
YOUR FAVORITE
SUMMER DESTINATIONS!
Tickets can be purchased from the Recreation Office Mon.-Fri.
9am-2pm. Tickets can be used at any time during the season.
READINGTON RECREATION
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Rutgers SAFETY Clinic Wednesday, July 22nd
A Requirement for ALL Readington Coaches
Join us Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30pm, in room 304 at the Readington Middle School. You must preregister using the adult registration form on the web site to attend. The class is free for Readington
Recreation coaches, the fee is $40 for coaches from other organizations.
TRAVEL SOCCER TRY OUTS
As is the case with all NJ travel soccer programs, tryouts take place this spring to
create the teams that will play next Fall/Spring. The Readington Travel Soccer Club
Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Tryout Schedule is now available on our website. The
tryout period will be in early May.
Any child interested in participating is asked to pre-register on our web-site.
www.readingtonsoccer.org.
U7 Players may play on a U8 Travel Team providing a majority (50% +1) of the
players on the team are U8. U6 and younger players may not play Travel Team
Soccer. U7 players may only play U8 Travel Team Soccer but not higher.
U7*
U8
08/01/08 - 07/31/09
08/01/07 - 07/31/08
U9
08/01/06 - 07/31/07
U10
08/01/05 - 07/31/06
U11
08/01/04 - 07/31/05
U12
08/01/03 - 07/31/04
U13
08/01/02 - 07/31/03
U14
08/01/01 - 07/31/02
U15
08/01/00 - 07/31/01
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Sport Squirts Ages: 3-5
Soccer Squirts - Ages 3-5
Location: Pickell Park
Day: Wednesdays 6/24-7/29, 6 weeks
Dates: Wednesdays 6/24-7/29, 6 weeks
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: $120.00
Instructor: US Sports
Sport Squirts introduces children to a new
sport each week. The emphasis is on safety,
fun and learning. All Sports
are presented in positive
and relaxed environment
with an emphasis on participation, interaction, and
communication.
Cost: $120 Instructor: US Sports
Instructor: US Sports
Soccer Squirts learn the fundamental skills of soccer
through a program of structured activities,
fun based games, and scrimmages. Each
Soccer Squirts session focuses on maximizing participation and learning through a
variety of fun games designed to stimulate
a child's imagination and develop motor
skills.
FALL REC SOCCER & FIELD HOCKEY
REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1ST
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE
WWW.READINGTONTWP.ORG
Register by 6/30/15 and save $10 off the registration fee!
T-Ball Squirts Ages 3-5
Day: Wednesdays, 6/24-7/29, 6 weeks
Location: Pickell Park
Time: 11:30-12:30pm
Cost: $120.00 Trainers: US Sports
T-Ball Squirts focuses on the fundamental skills
of the game; including hitting, throwing, catching
and running the bases. Our progressive T-Ball
curriculum enables each child to develop their
skills, and understanding of the game. Using
safe and developmentally appropriate equipment, core components of T-Ball are learned
through a series of fun games and activities
designed to reinforce fundamental skills and
incorporate game situations.
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READINGTON RECREATION
EVENING TENNIS June/July
TENNIS TEAM ages 10-14
CARDIO TENNIS - Adults
Day: Wednesdays, 6/24-7/29 Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Days: Wed. 6/24-7/29 Time: 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Pickell Park
Location: Pickell Park Cost: $125 6 weeks
Coach: USPTA certified professional coach US Sports
Take part in one of the country’s
newest aerobic fitness trends!
Cardio Tennis provides a full body
workout by combining, simple body
strength activities with a range of
tennis skills, all in a fun, social environment. No tennis experience is
necessary to take part, simply the
desire to stay in shape and have
fun on the tennis court.
Cost: $289 6 weeks
The Readington Tennis Team
caters to experienced players
looking to take their game to the
next level. With weekly instruction
from a USPTA certified coach
players will work towards refining
key skills such as stroke mechanics, footwork, shot placement and
decision making, in an effort to
enhance performance at a competitive level.
Aerobic Exercise-Core Strength
Footwork-Balance & Agility
Racquet Skills-Tennis to Music
TENNIS LESSONS Ages 15+
Location: Pickell Park Cost: $140 7 weeks
Date: Sat. 6/13-7/25, no class 7/4
Beginners Level I 9:00am-10:00am
Advanced Beginners Level II 10:00-11:00am
Instructors: Firefly
Level I: For students with limited or no experience
playing tennis. Tennis instruction include proper grips,
footwork and conventional techniques for
groundstrokes, net play and serves will be introduced.,
basic court positioning and how to keep the score.
Level II: For students with some formal tennis training in the
past or successfully played regular games & matches. You
should be able to hit most of your groundstrokes into the
opposite court, know how to volley, but may struggle making
serves into the proper service box. Less time will be spent
introducing basic stroke mechanics than the beginner class.
Instead your core technique flaws will be detected and corrected while drilling from all positions on the court. The class
will emphasize developing consistency while having to move
shots and in hitting stoke combinations.
THURSDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL *Entering grades 4-8
Day: Thursdays, 6/25-7/30 6 weeks (rain date 8/6)
Location: Pickell Park
Times: 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm
Cost: $145.00
Trainers: US Sports
Ideal for children who want to learn improve their basketball
skills in a low pressure, fun environment and a great night off
for mom & dad. The main focus Thursday Night Basketball is
to develop a well rounded understanding of the game through
exciting games and drills. Professional Coaches will teach the
basic techniques of
dribbling, passing, shooting and defense
through a series of inclusive group activities.
Each week the last hour will be devoted to
small sided, game realistic scrimmages,
allowing each player the chance to showcase
newly learned kills during structured team
play.
FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL MOVES TO
THURSDAY NIGHTS IN PICKELL PARK
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READINGTON RECREATION
EVENING SOCCER CAMPS Ages 5-12
* The instructor will pick up children in the
Summer Rec program full day at Holland School. Parents only have to pick up their children at 8pm instead of 5pm.
Date: 7/20-7/24
Instructor: US SportsCombination is the ideal camp for players ages 7-12 look-
Combination Ages 7-12 5-7pm $98
ing to brush up on their all-round game covering such a wide range of skills in
just one week: 2 Net-Bursting sessions, 2 FootworX sessions and a SAQ session in 5 days. What better way to improve your goal scoring, juggling, ball mastery, turns, moves and speed and quickness…. all in one fun-filled camp week!
Children ages 5-7 may register for the Pre-Academy which introduces the basic
techniques of dribbling, passing and shooting through structured exercises and
fun, small-sided scrimmages.
residents, $109 nonresidents
Pre-Academy Ages 5-7 5-6pm $89
residents, $99 nonresidents
Location: Holland Brook
FIREFLY TENNIS Ages 5-9
* The instructor will pick up children in the Summer Rec program full
day at Whitehouse School. Parents only have to pick up their children
at 6pm instead of 5:30pm.
Dates: Wednesdays, 6/24-7/29
10 and under tennis in an convenient location. Smaller
courts, lighter and lower bouncing balls, and smaller
and lighter racquets make it easy and fun for our little
players to hit and play right from the start! Sports are
limited so we strongly encourage parents to register
early. Equipment provided.
Time: 5:15-6:00pm
Location: Whitehouse School
Instructor: Firefly Tennis
Cost: $125
Class size is very limited and sells out quickly.
SUMMER RECREATION
Dates: 6/22-7/31 6 weeks
Location/Times
8am-3pm 3 days $415
Whitehouse School
8:00am-5:30pm
8am-5:30pm 5 days $885
Holland Brook
8:00am-5:45pm
8am-5:30pm 3 days $550
4yrs/K-3rd Grade Whitehouse School 4yrs
9-12 only, children enrolled in Kindergarten,
First, Second, Third Grade in fall of 2015
Cost is for the entire 6 weeks of the program, there will be no adjustments for vacations, scout or sport camps, etc.
Cost: 8am-3pm 5 days $665
4th-8th Grades Holland Brook School
Children going into Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, & Eighth grades in Fall 2015
Children will enjoy games, crafts, special events (such as art, science, & entertainment), juice and snack. TRIPS are available for an additional fee. A calendar and trip
details are available on our web site. Trip registration will be held on May 21st
for full day campers, and June 3rd for all campers. Trip registration is from 7:009:00pm in the Readington Middle School cafeteria. Registration forms are available
online in the Readington Township web site, click on Recreation Forms section.
Payment in full is required at the time of registration.
For more information call Patti Marcine at 908-295-1129.
8:30am-Noon 5 days $335
8:00am-3pm 4 days $540
8:00am-5:30pm 4 days $720
8:30-Noon 5 days $410 (4yr)
8:30am-Noon 3 days $330(4yr)
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READINGTON RECREATION
SCIENCE CAMPS - August 17-21 one week
* Location Dobozynski Cottage. Children who register for both programs may stay and have lunch with the instructor.
DIGGIN’ FOR DINOS, ROCKS, Young scientists will discover the
& CRYSTALS
exciting science of archaeology and
Ages 6-11
Time: 9:00-Noon
Cost: $125.00
Instructor: Super Science
REGISTER FOR MORNING AND
AFTERNOON, LUNCH WITH THE
INSTRUCTOR, COST $230 FOR
BOTH CAMPS.
paleontology as they excavate and
assemble complete skeletal replicas
from simulated “fossilized” rock. Dig
for T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus,
Velociraptors, Brachiosaurus, and
more! Make fossilized plaster replicas
of dinosaur teeth, claws, trilobites, and
ancient sea creatures. Sort, classify,
and take home a variety of fossilized
shark
MISSION TO MARS
ROBOT CHALLANGE
Ages 7-12
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $125.00
Instructor:
shark teeth. Unearth some
fascinating facts about rocks,
minerals, and crystals. Break
open geodes and discover
crystals inside. Take home a
unique rock and mineral collection that you will learn about in
the program, a rock and mineral book, unearthed treasures,
fossilized shark teeth, and
crystals.
Have you ever wanted to travel to Mars? In this new program, students will
discover Mars and all of it’s unique features and then design and build a robotic
rover in hopes of clearing the surface for a new colony. You will research NASA
space exploration to Mars, and then work with motors, solar panels, sensors,
remote controls, and a wide array of other materials to create a robotic rover.
You will then participate in a timed robotic contest to try and clear the surface in
the least amount of time. Have fun as you learn about astronomy, engineering,
Super Science Staff
NEW
CREATIVE THEATRE Ages 7-11
Have you ever wanted to star in a play you helped create? Join us
this summer, as students learn all about theatre by doing it themselves! Children are guided, by the instructors, through a process
where they play theatre games, create a story, and work together to
make that story into a working theatrical production. The participants
create their own character, plot, props, costumes, title, and everything else that's needed to make the production complete. You get to
play the part you have always dreamed of! The final day is a performance of their original play for parents, family, and anyone else who
wishes to come.
Date: 8/10-8/14, one week
Time: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-3:00pm
Friday 9-4:30pm
Location: Dobozynski Cottage &
Hunterdon Central Little Theatre
Cost: $175.00
Instructor: artsTECHsolutions
FENCING CAMPS - August
Date: 8/10-8/14 All Levels
8/17-8/21 All Levels
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Grades 3-12
Location: Medeo Fencing Club, Bridgewater
Cost: $295.00
Instructor: Medeo Fencing Club
Fencing is a sport of strategy
and skill. Students learn basic
terminology of fencing, develop
motor skills, reflexes, and
coordination necessary to the
basic skills of fencing which
include: Position, Basic Footwork, Offense, Defense, and
Tactics, improve their general
physical condition, develop mental discipline, practice good
sportsmanship, practice safe
fencing, and learn to apply the
rules of fencing. All equipment
provided, students should
bring a bag lunch.
READINGTON RECREATION
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TOTAL PLAY MULTI SPORTS CAMP
Date: 8/31-9/3, (Mon.-Thurs)
Time: 9am-12:30pm Ages 5-14
1pm-4pm Ages 5-14
9am-4pm Ages 6-14
Cost: AM Option $145, PM Option $105
Full Day Option $169
Experience over 15 different sports from around the world with
the US Sports Institute. All Activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork,
and most of all fun. Campers will receive technical instruction,
have the chance to experience each sport in a realistic games
situation, and will participate in the exciting USSI World Cup
Competition. Campers will receive a t-shirt and certificate.
This camp is dedicated to children of all sporting ability.
Location: Pickell Park
GOLF CAMPS
Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7-15yrs
Date: 8/3-8/7, 1 week
8/10-8/14, 1 week
8/17-8/21, 1 week
Time: 9:00-NOON
Cost: $235
Hillsborough Golf &
Location: Hillsborough G & C
Introduce Fundamentals of golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand shots, and
drivers. We cover course etiquette and some basic rules of golf. This program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player.
This camp is held at the beautiful Hillsborough Golf and Country Club. Children have the opportunity
to play on real grass, no rubber matts. Golf professional Bobbie D’Amico has years of experience
teaching children how to enjoy the game of golf.
Golf Squirts Ages 4-5
First Play Golf Ages 5-6
Date: 8/24-8/28, 1 week
Date: 8/24-8/28, 1 week
Time: 9:30-10:15am
Time: 10:30-Noon
Cost: $99
Cost: $129
Location: Pickell Park
Location: Pickell Park
Instructor: US Sports
Instructor: US Sports
This clinic uses a revolutionary new system
to introduce the game of golf to children.
Children learn all the basic golf techniques
such as the swing, grip and ball striking
using unique and fun training methods as
well as doing team challenges and playing
in our US Open Competition. Children will
experience greater success using the larger balls and club heads allowing them to
strike the ball more consistently and increase their confidence which will encourage them to continue to enjoy the game of
golf. Equipment provided.
This clinic uses a revolutionary new
system to introduce the game of golf
to children. Children learn all the
basic golf techniques such as the
swing, grip and ball striking using
unique and fun training methods as
well as doing team challenges and
playing in our US Open Competition. Children will
experience greater success using the larger balls
and club heads allowing them to strike the ball
more consistently and increase their confidence
which will encourage them to continue to enjoy the
game of golf. Equipment provided.
Country Club
146 Wertsville Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Golf Professional
Bobby D’Amica
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READINGTON RECREATION
ART CAMPS - August 24-28
* Children who register for both programs may stay and have lunch with the instructor.
ART ADVENTURES Ages 6-11
CARTOONING Ages 8-14
Date: 8/24-8/28 Cost: $155.00
Date: 8/24-8/28 Cost: $155.00
Time: 9:00am-NOON
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Instructor: Tony Robinson
Instructor: Tony Robinson
Students improve their skills in this intensive summer camp focusing on the basics principles of the
art of drawing and painting. Work on fun and informative projects designed to sharpen artistic
skills in the areas of drawing, color theory, and
composition. Materials supplied.
Experience cartooning from sketch stage to completed art with emphasis placed on self-expression
and having fun. Students learn proper technique
while drawing their favorite cartoon characters
from Japanese Anime, Comic Book Heroes, to
Dragon Ball Z. Materials supplied.
TENNIS CAMPS - August 17-21
Developmental Play Tennis Ages 8-11
First Play Camp ages 5-8
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Dates: 8/17-8/21, 1 week
Cost: $199
Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: $199
Instructor: US Sports
Location: Pickell Park
This program targets beginner to intermediate players. The main
focus of the class is developing basic shot techniques and skills.
Time will also be dedicated each day to developing the children’s
ability to participate in full match play, and will culminate in their own
US Open Championship on the Friday. Players will also participate
in a number of fun, age appropriate challenges and games during
the USSI First Play camp, which will ensure they have a great time
This program targets beginner to intermediate players. The main
focus of the class is developing basic shot techniques and skills.
Time will also be dedicated to developing the children’s ability to
participate in full match play.
SOCCER CAMPS
1 on 1 SOCCER CAMP Ages 7-18
Date: 8/24-8/28
Dates: 8/17-8/21, 1 week
Times: 12:45-1:45pm
COMBINATION SOCCER CAMP Ages 7-12
Cost: $269 resident, $299 nonresident
Date: 8/24-8/28
Individual camps give trainers more opportunities to Time: 9:00-12:30
correct technical imperfections and help players under- $161 residents $179 nonresidents
stand where and how these techniques can be
Location: Summer Rd Park
implemented in a game situation.
1 on 1 training improves more than just technique, it
can change a players confidence and enjoyment of the
game. Young players often worry about their first touch
and can be scared of trying to make a long pass or
taking a shot because it is on their weaker foot. Every
player has specific areas of his or her game that need
work. USA now offers the perfect environment to identify and develop these areas.
The ideal camp for players looking to brush
up on their all-round game covering such a
wide range of skills in just one week: 2 NetBursting sessions, 2 FootworX sessions and
a SAQ session in 5 days. What better way to
improve your goal scoring, juggling, ball
mastery, turns, moves and speed and quickness…. all in one fun-filled camp
week!
READINGTON TRAVEL
SOCCER TRYOUTS
FOR FALL 2014-SPRING 2015
Register Online
All Tryouts to be held at Summer Road
A complete Tryout schedule is available online.
Any child interested in participating is asked to
pre-register on our website.
www.readingtonsoccer.org
HOW TO REGISTER FOR
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Mail: Download a registration form from the Readington Township web site
www.readingtontwp.org and mail.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
In Person: Mon-Fri stop in the Readington Recreation office located in the Readington
Township municipal building or come to one of the regularly scheduled registration nights at
the Readington Middle School. The municipal building is open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri. If
the Recreation Office is closed, please drop your registration in the mail box to the right of
the Recreation office door.
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE
WWW.READINGTONTWP.ORG
Date: May 25 Time: 10:30am
Location: Main Street to the
Municipal Building
The parade will end at the
Readington Township Municipal Building with a Memorial
Ceremony followed by a family
day in Pickell Park with music,
rides for children, free hot dogs
and drinks.
Parade Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers
too march in the parade–
scouts or clubs, veterans, etc.
bring your classic cars, convertibles and create your own
floats.
Sports Extravaganza
Fun for the whole family!!
SAVE THE DATE
June 13th 11am-3pm
Summer Road Park
* 22’ Slide * Bouncers * Train *
Obstacle Course and more….
Please note, awards for spring
sports will be given out this day.