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April Summer 2018 Inside this issue: Art Classes 2 Readington Recreation Rocks the Summer.

counting the days till summer vacation. Readington Recreation has fabulous programs for residents of all ages this summer.

You can pick the weeks that work best for your family. NEW this summer is the CIT Program which runs the week of 6/25-6/29, details pg 6.

Of course summer is a great time to take tennis or golf lessons. S U M M E R D I S C O U N T TICKETS to all of your favorite parks are now available in the Recreation office.

1 April Summer 2018 Inside this issue: Art Classes 2 Readington Recreation Rocks the Summer... Preschool Programs 2 Thursday Night B-ball 2 FitnessYouth Golf 3 Discount Tickets 3 Rutgers SAFETY 4 Tennis 4 Summer Rec 5 Summer Camps 5-7 CIT Program 6 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. The 6 week Summer Recreation program for children grades K 6, runs from June 25th until August 3rd. Teen Trip Camp for students entering grades 7-9 runs from 7/9-8/3. You can pick the weeks that work best for your family. NEW this summer is the CIT Program which runs the week of 6/25-6/29, details pg 6. Specialty Camps including Chess, Theatre, Art, Fencing, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Multi- Sports and much more are offered. Friday Night Basketball moves to Thursday Nights in Pickell Park in June & July. Of course summer is a great time to take tennis or golf lessons. S U M M E R D I S C O U N T 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. Join us for the SUMMER SPECTACULAR June 26th for some family fun! 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 Rental forms are available on the web site. SUMMER SPECTACULAR SING*DANCE*PLAY Date: 6/26/18 Time: 5:00-10:30PM Location: Summer Rd Park MOVIE UNDER THE STARS MINI GOLF ICE SKATING DJ CONCESSION STAND

READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 2 ART CLASSES Ages 6+ Drawing and Painting Ages: 6-10 Dates: 5/19-6/30, no class 5/26 & 6/9 Time: 9:00-10:00am Cost: $86, materials included Instructor: Tony

Students will work using pencil, charcoal, and paints on a variety of fun projects designed to sharpen artistic skills in the areas of drawing, color theory, composition, and painting technique.

this class has it all. Learn how to draw your favorite characters from sketch to finished art. Develop your own characters and learn to draw your favorites.

2 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 2 ART CLASSES Ages 6+ Drawing and Painting Ages: 6-10 Dates: 5/19-6/30, no class 5/26 & 6/9 Time: 9:00-10:00am Cost: $86, materials included Instructor: Tony Robinson Students improve their skills in this class focusing on the principles of the art of drawing and painting. Students will work using pencil, charcoal, and paints on a variety of fun projects designed to sharpen artistic skills in the areas of drawing, color theory, composition, and painting technique. Cartooning Ages: 9 + Dates: 5/19-6/30, no class 5/26 & 6/9 Time:10:15-11:30am Cost: $116, materials included Instructor: Tony Robinson Japanese Anime, Comic Book Heroes, Dragon Ball Z, the X- Men, this class has it all. Learn how to draw your favorite characters from sketch to finished art. Develop your own characters and learn to draw your favorites. THURSDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL *Entering grades 1-12th Day: Thursdays, 6/28-8/2 (rain date 8/9) Times: 5:00-6:00pm Entering Grades 1-3rd Cost $131 6:00-7:30pm Entering Grades 4-8th Cost $157 Trainers: US Sports Ideal for children who want to 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. Last hour will be devoted to small sided, game realistic scrimmages, allowing each player the chance to showcase newly learned skills during structured team play.* High school - quick and fun skills competitions and we get right into a game. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS *8 weeks for the price of 6 Sport Squirts Ages: 3-5 Dates: Saturdays 6/30-8/18 Time: 9:30-10:30am Cost: $ 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. Soccer Squirts Ages 3-5 Day: Saturdays, 6/30-8/18 Squirts Ages :30-11:30am CHILDREN GROUPED BY AGE AND ABILITY Location: Summer Road Cost: $ Learn the fundamental skills of soccer through a program of structured activities, fun based games, and scrimmages

P a ge 3 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N YOUTH GOLF LESSONS/CLINICS FITNESS Hillsborough Golf & Country Club 146 Wertsville, Rd.

Beginner Lessons 7-15yrs Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: 10:00-11:00am Ages: 7-15yrs Cost: $129 Introduce Fundamentals of golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand

Adv Beg/Intermediate Golf 7-15 Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: 11:00-Noon Ages: 7-15yrs Cost: $129 Review of the fundamentals of golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron

Yogilates Date: Wednesday, 4/18-5/23 & 5/30-6/27 Time: 7:30-8:30pm Location: Holland Brook School Cost: $60 per session Yoga/Pilates combination with an emphasis on breath, core

Yogilates exercises area safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without without building bulk or stressing your joints. Bring a yoga mat to class.

3 P a ge 3 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N YOUTH GOLF LESSONS/CLINICS FITNESS Hillsborough Golf & Country Club 146 Wertsville, Rd. Hillsborough, NJ Golf Professional Bobby D Amica Learn to play golf on grass, no rubber matts at this fabulous facility. Beginner Lessons 7-15yrs Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: 10:00-11:00am Ages: 7-15yrs Cost: $129 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/intermediate player. Adv Beg/Intermediate Golf 7-15 Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: 11:00-Noon Ages: 7-15yrs Cost: $129 Review of the fundamentals of golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand shots, and drivers, This program is designed for the intermediate to advance player. Yogilates Date: Wednesday, 4/18-5/23 & 5/30-6/27 Time: 7:30-8:30pm Location: Holland Brook School Cost: $60 per session Yoga/Pilates combination with an emphasis on breath, core conditioning and body awareness. Yogilates exercises area safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without without building bulk or stressing your joints. Bring a yoga mat to class. ADULT GOLF LESSONS/CLINICS ADULT GOLF CLINIC - COED Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: 9:00-10:00am Cost: $129 Review of the fundamentals of golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand shots, and drivers, This program is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate player. ADULT GOLF CLINIC - WOMEN Date: Sundays, 6/3-7/1 Time: NOON-1:00pm Cost: $129 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/ advanced beginner player.

READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 4 EVENING TENNIS Wednesdays 6/27-8/1 *no class 7/4 ADULT TENNIS Level I Adult Wed. 7:00-8:00pm Level II Adult Wed.

environment. Most importantly, it s all about having fun and taking the time to enjoy a social, healthy, lifelong sport. Classes for beginner to intermediate level players.

Most importantly it s all about fun, with games, games and more games throughout each session! Foundation Tennis is for beginner level players. All players must provide their own racket. Dates: Wed.

Tennis classes allow participants to work towards refining the fundamental skills of stroke production, rally consistency and court awareness, all essential aspects to successful match play.

4 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 4 EVENING TENNIS Wednesdays 6/27-8/1 *no class 7/4 ADULT TENNIS Level I Adult Wed. 7:00-8:00pm Level II Adult Wed. 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $109 Regardless of previous experience, participants will learn the basic fundamentals in stroke production, court movement and footwork, in a low pressured, yet energetic environment. Most importantly, it s all about having fun and taking the time to enjoy a social, healthy, lifelong sport. Classes for beginner to intermediate level players. Tennis Lessons Level I Cost: $109 Participants learn the basic fundamentals of stroke production, court movement and footwork skills in a low pressured, yet energetic environment. Most importantly it s all about fun, with games, games and more games throughout each session! Foundation Tennis is for beginner level players. All players must provide their own racket. Dates: Wed. 5:00-6:00pm Ages 5-8 6:00-7:00pm Ages 8-14 Tennis Lessons Level II Cost: $109 Development Tennis caters to intermediate players looking to take their game to the next level. Tennis classes allow participants to work towards refining the fundamental skills of stroke production, rally consistency and court awareness, all essential aspects to successful match play. This class is for intermediate level players. All players must provide their own racket. Dates: Wed. 5:00-6:00pm Ages 5-8 6:00-7:00pm Ages 8-14 Rutgers SAFETY Clinic Tuesday, July 17th A Requirement for ALL Readington Coaches Join us Tuesday, July 17th 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.

P a ge 5 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N NEW - CHESS CAMP Date: 7/16-7/20, (Mon.-Fri.) Time: 9am-12:00pm Grades 2-6 Cost: $200 Space limited!

Chess can also help students improve social habits as it grants them a sense of belonging yet also encourages competition in a safe environment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to learn the world s oldest and most popular game, the world s first e-sport if you will!

00 Time: 9:00am-NOON Instructor: Tony Robinson Students improve their skills in this intensive summer camp focusing on the basics principles of the art of drawing and painting.

00 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Instructor: Tony Robinson Experience cartooning from sketch stage to completed art with emphasis placed on self-expression and having fun.

5 P a ge 5 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N NEW - CHESS CAMP Date: 7/16-7/20, (Mon.-Fri.) Time: 9am-12:00pm Grades 2-6 Cost: $200 Space limited! Studies have shown that chess can help increase problem solving ability, test scores and even reading ability. Chess can also help students improve social habits as it grants them a sense of belonging yet also encourages competition in a safe environment. The camp is designed for children in 2 nd through 6 th grade of various levels. I will adjust my instruction on an individual basis for each student. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn the world s oldest and most popular game, the world s first e-sport if you will! ART CAMPS * Children who register for both programs may stay and have lunch with the instructor. ART ADVENTURES Ages 6-11 Date: 8/20-8/24 Cost: $ Time: 9:00am-NOON 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. CARTOONING Ages 8-14 Date: 8/20-8/24 Cost: $ Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm Instructor: Tony Robinson 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. SUMMER RECREATION Grades K-6th Dates: 6/25-8/3, 6 weeks No Camp 7/4 Whitehouse School 8:00am-5:30pm HBS 8:00am-5:45pm K-3rd Grade Whitehouse School Children enrolled in K/1/2/3 Grade in fall. TRIP REGISTRATION RMS 7:00-9:00PM Wed., May 16th FULL DAY CAMPERS ONLY Tues., May 29th ALL CAMPERS 4th-6th Grades Holland Brook School Children enrolled in 4/5/6 grades in fall. REGISTRATION begins 2/1. Registrations received after June 1st. will be assessed a $50 late fee. TRIPS are available for an additional fee. Payment: Payment in full is required at the time of registration. Cost is for the entire 6 weeks of the program, there will be no adjustments for vacations, etc. For more information Brian programsreadington@gmail.com. 8:00-noon $420 5 Days 4 Days 3 Days Tues/Wed/Thurs ONLY 8:00-3:00pm $683 $588 $441 8:00-5:30pm $905 $765 $600 *FOUR DAY OPTION IS MON-THURS OR TUES-FRI. THREE DAY OPTTION TUES-THURS ONLY. HALF DAY NOW HAS EARLIER DROP OFF AT 8:00AM.

READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 6 TEEN TRIP CAMP Grades 7-9 Weekly Options 7/9-7/13, 7/16-7/20, 7/23-7/27, 7/30-8/3 Time: 8:00-5:00pm Cost: $355 per week, 4 week option $1,370 (SAVE

Drop off is 8:00am. Pick up is 5:00pm. If a trips returns earlier than 5:00pm teens can play tennis, basketball or hang out New CIT PROGRAM - Ages 13-15 at the Gazebo until pick up.

Dates: 6/25-6/29, 1 week Time: 8:00-5:00pm Location: Whitehouse School Cost: $125.00 LIMITED ENROLLMENT Acquire the tools you need to become a fabulous camp counselor!

Interviews for CIT positions will begin February.

golf; stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand shots, and drivers. We cover course etiquette and some basic rules of golf.

6 READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N P a ge 6 TEEN TRIP CAMP Grades 7-9 Weekly Options 7/9-7/13, 7/16-7/20, 7/23-7/27, 7/30-8/3 Time: 8:00-5:00pm Cost: $355 per week, 4 week option $1,370 (SAVE $50), $375 per week or $1,475 beginning 4/1 LIMITED ENROLLMENT REGISTER OPENS 2/1 Our popular Teen Trip Camp includes a different destination each day. Campers meet at Pickell Park. Drop off is 8:00am. Pick up is 5:00pm. If a trips returns earlier than 5:00pm teens can play tennis, basketball or hang out New CIT PROGRAM - Ages at the Gazebo until pick up. Counselor to camper ratio is 6 to 1. Registration and a trip schedules will be available online 2/1. Full list of weekly trips available on our web site 2/1. Dates: 6/25-6/29, 1 week Time: 8:00-5:00pm Location: Whitehouse School Cost: $ LIMITED ENROLLMENT Acquire the tools you need to become a fabulous camp counselor! Develop Leadership skills CPR & First Aid Training Instruction in child development Be a positive role model Receive Community Service Credit Applications available on the web site 1/16. Interviews for CIT positions will begin February. GOLF CAMPS Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7-15yrs Date: 7/30-8/3, 1 week 8/6-8/10, 1 week 8/13-8/17, 1 week Time: 9:00-NOON Cost: $235 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. Hillsborough Golf & Country Club 146 Wertsville Rd. Hillsborough, NJ Golf Professional Bobby D Amica

P a ge 7 Date: MIDDLE SCHOOL 8/6-8/10 GRADES 2-5 8/13-8/17 Time: Mon-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm Cost: $175.

Join us this summer, as students learn all about theatre by doing it themselves!

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!

FENCING CAMPS Date: 7/9-7/13 All Levels 8/13-8/17 All Levels Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Grades 3-12 Location: Medeo Fencing Club Cost: $295.00 Instructor: Medeo Fencing Club Date: 8/27-8/31, (Mon.-Fri.

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,

MULTI SPORTS CAMP August 27-31 Experience over 15 different sports from around the world with the US Sports Institute.

7 P a ge 7 Date: MIDDLE SCHOOL 8/6-8/10 GRADES 2-5 8/13-8/17 Time: Mon-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm Cost: $ Instructor: artstechsolutions READI NGT O N RECREA TI O N CREATIVE THEATRE 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. FENCING CAMPS Date: 7/9-7/13 All Levels 8/13-8/17 All Levels Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Grades 3-12 Location: Medeo Fencing Club Cost: $ Instructor: Medeo Fencing Club Date: 8/27-8/31, (Mon.-Fri.) Time: 9am-12:30pm Ages 5-11 Cost: AM Option $189, 9am-3pm Ages 6-11 Full Day Option $219 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, tactics, improved physical condition, mental discipline, and the rules of fencing. All equipment provided, students should bring a bag lunch. MULTI SPORTS CAMP August 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. SCIENCE CAMPS August at the Dobozynski Cottage Crayola: World of Design Ages 6-12 Time: 9am-noon CRAYOLA : World of Design is a summer camp that takes kids on a journey to the edges of their imagination and beyond! Learn about Mars, the rainforest, and cities of the future, and get engaged in the creative design process to solve real-world problems. Each day focuses on a specific field of design, and our young architects, illustrators and graphic designers develop their ideas from concept, to sketch, to finished product. They bring their concepts to life by experimenting with Crayola products, and exploring art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, mixed media, and collage. Combining art, design, fun active games and inspiring themes from around the world, this camp is designed to inspire! COST: $160.OO Space: Infinity & Beyond Ages 6-12 Time:12:30-3:30pm If your child is astro nuts, he or she will absolutely love this camp! Children involved in this program develop an interest for outer space and a passion for our sensational solar system. Using the Scientific Method, campers investigate the mechanics of unique flying machines, such as balloon-copters, boomerangs, and mini hovercrafts. Children are transported to the past as they delve into how early pilots navigated throughout space as they create their own sextant and sundial. Building upon previous experiments and knowledge learned throughout the week, campers will use what they ve learned to construct a model rocket and have the option of participating in a live launch demonstration. COST: $ REGISTER FOR BOTH CAMPS AND HAVE LUNCH WITH THE INSTRUCTOR. COST $275

HOW TO REGISTER FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS Online: Register online at www.readingtonrecreation.

In Person: Mon-Fri drop registration and payment by the Readington Recreation office located in the

Please be advised that registrations are taken first come, first serve.

before we receive your registration in the mail.

8 HOW TO REGISTER FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS Online: Register online at Mail: Mail in a registration form and payment to the recreation office. In Person: Mon-Fri drop registration and payment by the Readington Recreation office located in the Readington Township municipal building. Please be advised that registrations are taken first come, first serve. If you see a program online and choose to mail in your registration it is possible the activity will fill before we receive your registration in the mail. DON T MISS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS REGISTRATION FOR FALL SPORTS BEGINS 6/1 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. GREAT ADVENTURE*DORNEY PARK*BLU * HERSHEYPARK* *MEDIEVAL TIMES *

FALL 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP DIVISION OF RECREATION & PARKS YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS FALL 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION TO REGISTER ONLINE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.westwindsornj.org/recreation