The Recreation Review
SCOTCH PLAINS PARKS & RECREATION
430 Park Avenue Town Hall, Room 113
Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 (908) 322-6700 x223
Director
Ray Poerio
Recreation
Stephen Dahl - Recreation Supervisor Chris Monahan - Facility Manager
Charles DeFrancesco - Sr. Greenskeeper
Recreation Commission Michael Walsh, Chairman
Andy Weber Linda Grimm
Keith Guarnuccio Shawn Johnson Luisa Bianco
Town Council Kevin Glover, Mayor
Colleen Gialanella, Deputy Mayor Llewellyn Jones Rose Checchio John Del Sordi
Office Hours Monday to Friday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Public Meetings 2nd Monday of the Month
8:00 pm at Scotch Hills Country Club
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Inside This Edition:
Holiday Celebrations & Field Hockey
Leading Off…
Youth Basketball League
This semi-competitive league teaches skills and techniques of basketball. The older leagues will prepare the players for upcoming competitive school programs.
The younger leagues will focus on teaching basic skills and rules of the
game.
All Participants must show up for Basketball Evaluations. Players will be evaluated by
present and past coaches to create teams as equally as possible.
We are looking for Division Managers—inquire within All Evaluations held at Park Middle School in October
(Dates & Times TBA) Boys 3rd/4th Grades Boys 5th/6th Grades Boys 7th/8th Grades Girls 3rd to 5th Grades Girls 6th to 8th Grades
Fees:
$85 (Early Registration through Sept 25th) $90 (Sept 26th to Oct 16th) Registration Begins September 9th
Register Online at www.scotchplainsnj.gov
Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Philosophy:
The Scotch Plains Recreation Commission is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by providing recreation activities and leisure services for all ages through
programs, facilities and community services.
Fall Programs run by US Sports Institute All Classes take place at Kramer Manor Park & Tennis Courts
Must Bring Your Own Racket
Thursday First Play Tennis Ages 5-14 First Play Tennis is for beginner to intermediate level. Program follows developmental curriculum and guide-lines laid out by the USTA, & includes their highly praised 10 and under tennis format. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of stroke production, court movement and footwork skills in a low pressured, yet energetic environment
Day/Dates Thursday 9/17 –10/29
Ages: Fee: Time: 5 to 8 $140.00 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm 8 to 10 $140.00 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 10 to 14 $140.00 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday Development Play Tennis Ages 8 -14 This program caters to intermediate players looking to take their game to the next level. Using curriculums and guidelines set out by the USTA, Development Play Tennis allows participants to work towards refining funda-mental skills of stroke production, rally consistency and court awareness, all essential aspects to successful match play. Perfect for the intermediate tennis player.
Day / Dates : Sunday 9/13 – 10/25
Ages: Fee: Time : 5 to 8 $140.00 1:00pm to 2:00 pm 8 to 10 $140.00 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm 10 to 14 $140.00 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Junior Team Tennis Ages 10-14
Tennis program provides premium instruction to experienced players looking to take their game to the next level. Along with professional coaching and evaluation, players will have the chance to compete against other Junior Tennis Teams and notified of local youth tennis tournaments. All players receive a playing polo shirt and 12 month junior USTA membership. Please note the Junior Team Tennis Program is for the serious player looking to compete within the sport, teams will play at least one competitive fixture within the season.
Day / Dates : Thursday (9/17 - 10/29) Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Fee: $329.00
Tennis Programs Fall 2015 www.scotchplainsnj.gov
Thursday Development Play Tennis Ages 8 -14 This program caters to intermediate players looking to take their game to the next level. Using curriculums and guidelines set out by the USTA, Development Play Tennis allows participants to work towards refining funda-mental skills of stroke production, rally consistency and court awareness, all essential aspects to successful match play. Perfect for the intermediate tennis player.
Day / Dates : Thursdays 9/17 – 10/29 Ages: Fee: Time : 8 to 10 $140.00 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 10 to 14 $140.00 6:00pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday First Play Tennis Ages 5-14 First Play Tennis is for beginner to intermediate level. Program follows developmental curriculum and guide-lines laid out by the USTA, & includes their highly praised 10 and under tennis format. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of stroke production, court movement and footwork skills in a low pressured, yet energetic environment
Day/Dates Sunday 9/13 –10/25
Ages: Fee: Time: 5 to 8 $140.00 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 8 to 10 $140.00 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
10 to 14 $140.00 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fall Programs run by US Sports Institute Fundamentals & skills in a low pressure environment.
Classes take place at Southside Field & Kramer Field
Parent & Me - Soccer Squirts Ages 2-3 Boys & Girls
A fun and positive introduction to soccer for children and their parents! With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning soccer.
Days/Dates : Tuesday (9/15 to 10/27) Time: 9:30 am to 10:20 am Fee: $135.00 Location: Southside Field
Soccer Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls
Soccer Squirts learn the fundamental skills of soccer through a program of structured activities, fun based games, and scrimmages.
Days/Dates : Tuesday 9/15 –10/27 Time: 10:30 am to 11:30am or 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Fee: $135.00 Location: Southside Field
T-Ball Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls 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.
Days / Dates : Thursday 9/17 to 10/29 Fee : $135.00 Time : 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
OR 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Kramer Field
School’s Out Tennis Camp AGES 5-8
This two day camp is for beginner to intermediate level. Program follows curriculum and guidelines laid out by the USTA. Players must bring their own racquet.
DAYS / DATES: 9/14 & 9/15 TIME: 9:00AM - 12:00 PM FEE: $ 75.00 LOCATION: Kramer Tennis Courts
Columbus Day Tennis Camp AGES 5-11
This one day camp is for beginner to intermediate level. Program follows curriculum and guidelines laid out by the USTA. Players must bring their own raquet.
DAYS / DATES 10/12 TIME: 9:00AM -12:00PM FEE: $ 40.00 LOCATION : Kramer Tennis Courts
Fall Break Sports Camps
Sports Programs Fall 2015 www.scotchplainsnj.gov
First Play Soccer - Columbus Day AGES 5-11
This one day camp will help our young soccer stars refine and learn some new soccer techniques that they can use for the rest of their soccer season.
DAYS / DATES: 10/12 TIME: 9:00AM - 12:30 PM FEE: $ 40.00 LOCATION: Southside Field
School’s Out First Play Soccer AGES 5-11
Use this 2 day camp to keep your soccer skills sharp!
DAYS / DATES: 11/5 & 11/6 TIME & FEE 9:00AM - 12:30 PM - $70 1:00PM - 4:00 PM - $70 9:00AM - 4:00PM - $100 LOCATION: Southside Field
More Youth Programs Fall 2015 www.scotchplainsnj.gov
Fall Programs run by US Sports Institute Fundamentals & skills in a low pressure environment.
Total Sports Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls
A program for the child who wants to try a little of everything, including lacrosse, soccer, basketball, t-ball, Floor hockey, parachute games and more.
Each session will be a different sport.
Day/ Dates Friday 9/18 –10/30 Time 9:30 am to 10:30 am Or 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Fee $135.00 Location Southside Field
Parent & Me –Total Sports Ages 2-3 Boys & Girls
An introduction for young children to sports, games and group activities with the help of Mom or Dad. Designed to encourage learning, gross
motor skills and promote social interaction.
Day/ Dates Monday 9/14 - 10/26 OR Friday 9/18 - 10/30
Time Mon - 9:30am to 10:30 Fri - 10:45am to 11:35 Fee $135.00 Location: Southside Field
Lacrosse Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls
A great way to learn fundamental skills of grip, technique as well as rules and basic skills
Days/ Dates Monday 9/14 - 10/26 Time 10:30am to 11:30am 12:30pm to 1:30pm Fee $135.00 Location Southside Field
Soccer Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls
A great way for our young athletes to discover
the sport of Soccer. They’ll learn rules and skills in this intro class!
Days/Dates Saturday 9/12 - 10/24 Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm or 3:00pm to 4:00pm Fee $135.00 Location Kramer Park
Pre-Academy Soccer Ages 5-7 Boys & Girls
This class improves on the soccer techniques learned in our Squirts class and takes them to the next level.
Days/ Dates Saturday 9/12 - 10/24 Time 4:00pm to 5:00pm Fee $135.00 Location Kramer Park
Tennis Squirts Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls
A great way to learn fundamental skills of grip, technique as well as rules and basic skills
Days/ Dates Thursday 9/17 - 10/29 Time 3:10pm to 4:00pm Fee $140.00 Location Kramer Tennis Court
High School Development Tennis - Ages 15 to 18
Perfect for the High School aged player that is looking to improve their skills during or in the off-season
Days/ Dates: Sunday 9/13 - 10/25 Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm Fee: $140 Location: Kramer Tennis Courts
More Youth Programs Fall 2015 www.scotchplainsnj.gov
Shawnee Ski Program
For Scotch Plains & Fanwood Residents (Ages 13 to 18)
Buses will leave behind Green Forest Park promptly
at 3:30pm and return at 11:30pm.
Package options include lessons, rentals and helmet purchase.
Package Info Available in October
*Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & Feb 5th Makeup - Feb. 12th
Bus Fee = $99 per person Registration Begins Oct. 15th
Girls Field Hockey Team Grades 6th through 8th
The team will practice twice a week after school and play games once a week
against other local communities.. Participants will need their own stick, shinguards, mouthguard and cleats.
Day/ Dates : Begins September 8th - Full Schedule to Follow Time: Varies - During the Week after School Fee $60.00 Location Jerseyland Park
Field Hockey Clinic Grades 2nd through 5th
Come learn one of the fastest growing sports. Participants will learn the rules, funda-mentals, game strategy and technique in this introductory program. Participants will need their own shinguards, mouthguard and cleats.
Day/ Dates : 9/12 - 11/7 Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm Fee $60.00 Location Jerseyland Park
Youth Programs Fall 2015 www.scotchplainsnj.gov
LEGO Robotics-Mindstorms (Grades 3-8)
Students will learn to design, program, and control fully functional robotic models. They will use
software to plan, test, and modify sequences of instructions for a variety of life-like robotic behav-
iors. They will also learn to collect and analyze data from the robot’s sensors. This program will
provide a series of real-life activities, covering topics within science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics all using LEGO Robotics.
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY’S (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4)
TIME: 5:15PM-6:15PM COST: $130.00 LOCATION: Green Forest Towne House
Hobby & Theater Programs
LEGO Robotics-WeDO (Grades K-2nd)
Students will learn to design, program, and control fully functional robotic models. They will use
software to plan, test, and modify sequences of instructions for a variety of life-like robotic behav-
iors. They will also learn to collect and analyze data from the robot’s sensors. This program will
provide a series of real-life activities, covering topics within science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics all using LEGO Robotics.
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY’S (9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4)
TIME: 4:00PM-5:00PM COST: $130.00 LOCATION: Green Forest Towne House
ELECTRONIC GAME DESIGN: Invader Defense (Grade 3-8)
Students will have the opportunity to create their own video game in this fun, stimulating electronic
game design program for kids! We introduce kids to the awesome world of video game creation in a
non-competitive, step by step process. After learning how to make a game, students will take a
home a copy of their final project to play at home.
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY (10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5)
TIME: 4:30PM-5:30PM COST: $130.00 LOCATION: Green Forest Towne House
Play Theater - Ages 6 to 10
If you want to be on Broadway, you’ll need to start with skills in singing, dancing and acting! This program will introduce basic theater per-forming skills through vocal and physical warmups, theater games, character and scene exercises as well as musical numbers. Course will commence with a performance for family and friends.
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Day/Date: Fridays (9/18 to 11/6) Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: $150 Location: Towne House at Green Forest Park
Winter Theater Production - Ages 6 to 14
Our group will be performing, “How To Eat Like A Child.” This ensemble piece includes featured spots for many children and will be a Delightful experience for kids and audiences alike. Auditions will take place 11/8 from 1-4pm at the Towne House in Green Forest Park. Cast members do not need to prepare anything in advance but should expect to stay the whole time.
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Day/Date: Mondays & Sundays (11/9 to 1/30) Time: Mon - 6pm to 7:30 / Sun - 1pm to 4pm
Cost: $200 Location: Towne House at Green Forest Park
www.scotchplainsnj.gov Fall 2015 Senior Citizen & Adults
Senior Exercise Programs Classes are held in the Towne House at Green Forest Park
* * * * No Classes held on 10/12, 11/11, 11/26, * * *
Senior Dance Fitness Senior exercise incorporates cardio dance moves with
strength training using weights.
Registration Begins September 2
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am (SESSION1)
11:00am to 12:00pm (SESSION2)
Dates: Begins 9/15 —12 sessions
Cost: Residents—$5, Non-Residents $10
Senior Yoga Yoga exercises done standing & on the floor.
Participants Must Bring A Mat
Registration Begins September 2
Day/Time : Monday & Wednesday
12:00pm to 1:00pm
1:00PM to 2:00Pm
Dates: Begin 9/14 - 12essions
Cost : $15 per person
Line Dancing Sandy and Lou are back again for this exciting line dancing to Ball-room and Salsa rhythm class! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll be sure to have a good time.
Register Now !
Day: Mondays Time: 10:30am to 11:30am Dates: Begins 9/28, 10/5, 19, 26, 11/2, 9, 16, 23 & 12/7 Cost: Resident - $15, Non-Resident - $20
Adult Beginner Tennis Ages 18 & Up
A great way to learn fundamental skills of grip, technique as well as rules and basic skills
Days/ Dates: Sunday - 9/13 to 10/25 Thursday - 9/17 to 10/29
Time: Sunday—(4:00pm-5:00pm) Thursday -(9:30am -10:30am) Fee: $140.00 Location: Kramer Tennis Courts
Adult Intermediate Tennis Ages 18 & Up
For our Tennis players who’ve played before and are looking to take the next step or renew their skills.
Days/ Dates : Thursday - 9/17 to 10/29 Time: 10:30am to 11:30am Fee: $140.00 Location: Kramer Tennis Courts
Fitness Boot Camp
Looking to stay in shape or get back in shape? Fitness Boot Camp will provide an hour long workout that will build both muscle and cardio strength
Days/Dates: Wed & Sun 9/9 to 11/1 (16 sessions) Time: Wed: 7pm / Sun: 9am Fee: $220.00 Location: Brookside Park
Adult Classes
Scotch Plains Recreation 430 Park Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076
Register For All Programs Online at www.scotchplainsnj.gov!
Recreation Department Registration Guidelines
Registration begins only on the
date as listed with each program. Participants may sign up either
online through our Community Pass
Registration system at www.scotchplainsnj.com or
through the Recreation Office.
Those individuals needing special accommodations should contact
the Recreation Department.
REFUND POLICY All programs are non-refundable, except in the event that a class is cancelled due to enrollment. Re-
funds are processed through town check
according to the Finance Department’s billing schedule.
Process for refunds typically take 4 –6 weeks.
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Halloween Celebration Co-sponsored by the
Scotch Plains & Fanwood Recreation Commissions
Saturday October 31st, 2015
Trunk or Treat - 5:30pm - Fanwood Library Parade to LaGrande Park - 6:15pm
Costume Contest - 6:45pm—LaGrande Park
For More Info Call Scotch Plains Recreation at 908-322-6700 x223
Free Theater Workshop
for Kids with Special Needs
Every kid likes to sing, dance and act! Play Theater is offering a
free musical theater workshop for children with special needs.
Everyone will shine in theater games and when learning a new song
and dance!
Date: Monday Oct 12th Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Cost: FREE! Registration Required Location: Towne House
At Green Forest Park
Halloween Fun!!
Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Committee
Saturday October 31st, 2015 Activities on the Village Green! - Begin at 3pm
Halloween Movie - 6:30pm - Village Green