Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

2014 Fall Activities Guide

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-Youth Programs-Adult Programs-Swim Lessons-Halloween Party-Winter BasketballLeague

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Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road

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hillsborough township committee

MayorDoug TomsonDeputy MayorGreg BurchetteCommitteemanFrank DelCoreCommiteewomanGloria McCauleyCommiteemanCarl Suraci

GeneralInformation

department staff

Director of Parks, Recreation & SocialServicesRonald M. SkoboAssistant Director of RecreationNancy BergenParks SupervisorJohn CrossenRecreation Program CoordinatorGriffin DunneRecreation AssistantBrian VanDongenAdministrative AssistantLynn Petner

recreation and parks commission

ChairpersonRob PeasonVice ChairpersonLisa NisivocciaCommissionersBill BochinskiRobert CianoPeter CipparuloJenn HaleyRobert HollingsheadKaryl RucciLarry YardTownship Commitee LiaisonsDeputy Mayor Greg BurchetteCommiteeman Carl Suraci

mission statement

Our mission is to enrich the lives of the residentsof Hillsborough by providing safe, welcomingparks and recreation facilities and affordable,diverse recreation and social activities for peopleof all ages and abilities to play, learn,comtemplate, build community, and be goodstewards of our environment.

meetings

Regular monthly meetings of the Recreation andParks Commission are held on the firstWednesday of each month in the MunicipalBuilding at 7:30pm. The meetings are open andthe public is welcome.

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general policies

SupervisionParents or guardians of minors are responsiblefor dropping off and picking up their childrenpromptly at the facility.EligibilityAll township residents are eligibile to participatein all programs, assuming the participant meetsthe age or grade criteria outlined. Whereavailable, non-residents may participate incertain programs for an additional fee.Financial AssistanceThe Department of Parks and Recreation offersreduced fee registration for children who areeligible under the guidelines of the FederalSubsidized Lunch Program. Please call ouroffice for information prior to registration.CommunicationClosing notifications and cancellations due toinclement weather will be posted on our website,Facebook, and Twitter pages.

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inclusive recreation information

The Hillsborough Department of Parks andRecreation is committed to an inclusiveapproach to recreation. Inclusion is indvidualswith and without disabilities participating inrecreation activities together.In order for individuals with disabilities toparticipate as fully as possible, reasonableaccommodations are provided. These areindividualized techniques and resources used toenhance program participation withoutfundamentally altering the program. Inclusionmakes it possible for individuals to choose fromthe vast array of programs offered by theDepartment of Parks and Recreation.For more information, or to request assistanceand accomodations, plecase contact us at (908)369-4832. We request at least two weeks noticefor reasonable accomodation requestions.Please note that in some cases, thesemodifications may take longer.

program registration

There are three easy ways to register forprograms:Visit the Parks and Recreation office at ThePeter J. Biondi Municipal Building.Call the Parks and Recreation office.Online at the Parks and Recreation website.

refund policy

The Department of Parks and Recreationreserves the right to cancel, alter, supplement,limit registration or change any dates, times,locations, ages, fees or any other informationlisted. There will be NO REFUNDS of anyregistration fees unless the program is canceledby the department.

therapuetic recreation partnership

We have a cooperative agreement with the SomersetCounty Park Commission's Therapeutic RecreationDepartment (TR) to provide lesiure and recreationopportunities for children and adults who have adevelopmental disability. We and TR recognizes theneed for all individuals to participate actively inrecreational and lesiure activities to promote health,fitness, and well-being. More information onTheraputic Recreation is available by calling the TRDepartment of SCPC at (908) 526-5650.

Parks Directory and Community GroupsParksandCommunity

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parks directory

Ann Van Middlesworth Park570 Pleasant View Road

Baseball field, softball field, basketballcourts, universal playground, 1-milewalking trail, picnic areas, skate park,fishing pond, sensory garden

Docherty Park154 U.S. Route 206 South

Softball fields, soccer fields, lacrossefields, playground, roller hockey rink,picnic areas

Flagg Way Park4 Flagg Way

Tennis court, playgroundFlagtown Park40 7th Street, Flagtown

Baseball field, basketball court,playground, picnic area

Otto's Farm ParkMontgomery & Wertsville Road

Hiking trails through farmland, orchards,and over streams; cross country skiing

Singley Park425 Woodfern Road

Softball fields, regulation soccer field,small sided soccer fields, paved walkingtrail

Woodfield Park154 Beekman Lane

Softball fields, soccer fields, tenniscourts, playgrounds, paved walking trail

Flagg Way Park

community groups

Hillsborough Baseball Leaguewww.hillsboroughbb.comHillsborough Dukes Football & Cheerleadingwww.hillsboroughdukes.comHillsborough Senior Citizens Club(A) Dorrie Guarniero(B) Nancy & Ed Bertin 359-6574Jr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, Track, andGirls Lacrosse www.jrraiders.orgHillsborough Soccer Clubwww.hillsboroughsoccerclub.orgHillsborough Hurricanes Softballwww.leaguelineup.com/hillsboroughhurricanesHillsborough Hustle Softballwww.eteamz.com/hillsboroughustleHillsborough Lacrossewww.hillsboroughlax.comHillsborough Librarywww.somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsboroughHillsborough Special Olympicswww.leaguelineup.com/hillsboroughspecialolympics

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Special EventsSpecia

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Children's Halloween PartyThursday, October 30, 2014

4:30pm - 6:30pmMunicipal Building

Haunted HouseHayride

Pumpkin PickingGoodie Bag

Pumpkin Carving Contest

$5.00 per childPre-Registration

Required

Wear Your Costume!

sunday

Youth Golf-BeginnerYouth Golf-Advanced

monday

First RootsMusicTiny FootballBoysBasketballSkills & Drills

tuesday

TinyWiffleballBiddyBasketball

wednesday

Fall SportsFunLittle ChefsBig Chefs

thursday friday saturday

Fall YouthSoccerLeagueGames

program calendar at a glance

Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program.

Program Registration Begins August 18

Youth ProgramsYouth

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tiny wiffleball

Swing into wiffleball fun! Hitting, catching, fielding,throwing, and base running are taught. This class isgreat for boys and girls to get ready for baseball orsoftball.Supervisor: Parks & RecreationAge: 4 - 6 years Fee: $52Days: Tuesdays Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pmDates: Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21Location: Woodfield Park - West

fall sports fun

One of our most popular classes, this is a "sampler"of sports. This class provides an introduction tosoccer, wiffleball, and foottball. Fundamentals ofeach sport are taught. Every two weeks, children willbe introduced to a new sport. The emphasis is onfun!Supervisor: Parks & RecreationAge: 4 - 6 years Fee: $52Days: Wednesdays Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pmDates: Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22Location: Woodfield Park - West

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biddy basketball

Score some basketball skills in this co-ed class.Through a variety of fun drills and games, childrenwill learn basketball fundamentals such as dribbling,passing, shooting, positions, and teamwork.Supervisor: Parks & RecreationAge: 1st - 3rd grade Fee: $52Days: Tuesdays Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pmDates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 11, 18Location: Hillsborough Middle School

boys basketball skills and drills

Refresh your skills before winter basketball season.This program stresses basic basketball skills andtechniques. Through a variety of drills and game play,children will develop or improve their shooting,dribbling, passing, and defending skills.Supervisor: Mark TroisiAge: 4th - 8th grade Fee: $52Days: Mondays Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pmDates: Sep 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10Location: Hillsborough Middle School

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little chefs

Children will learn basic culinary skills including howto follow a recipe, measuring, mixing, and muchmore. During the class, children will prepare simplesnacks, meals, and desserts.Supervisor: CJ FaerberAge: K - 4th grade Fee: $75Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pmDates: Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 29Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

big chefs

Children will learn basic culinary skills including howto follow a recipe, measuring, mixing, and muchmore. During the class, children will prepare simplesnacks, meals, and desserts.Supervisor: CJ FaerberAge: 5th - 8th grade Fee: $75Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:15pm - 8:15pmDates: Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 29Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

tiny football

Are you ready for some football!? In this introductionto football, children will participate in drills and gamesto learn skills such as passing, recieving, running,and teamwork. This is a great class to learn thebasics in a safe, noncompetitive environment.Supervisor: Parks & RecreationAge: 4 - 6 years Fee: $52Days: Mondays Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pmDates: Sep 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27Location: Woodfield Park - West

Join us on Thursday, October 30 for a hayride,pumpkin picking, and a walk through our haunted

house at our Halloween Party. Head to page 4 formore information.

youth golf clinic

Beginner LevelAn introduction to the fundamentals of golf. Stance,grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron play, sandplay, and driving will all be taught. Basic rules andetiquette will also be covered. This program isdesigned for the beginner player.Supervisor: Bob D'AmicaAge: 7 - 15 years Fee: $135Days: Sundays Time: 11:00am- 12:00pmDates: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country ClubAdvanced LevelA review of the fundamentals of golf, with the additionof more advanced techniques and skills. All basicskill sets will be reinforced. Course management,rules, and etiquette will also be covered.Supervisor: Bob D'AmicaAge: 7 - 15 years Fee: $135Days: Sundays Time: 12:00pm- 1:00pmDates: Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country Club

Check out our winter sports leagues: In-TownBasketball and Wrestling. Information about our

sports leagues is on page 7.

first roots music and movement

This class enhances a child's natural love of music!Children develop their roots in a stimulating, music-rich environment. Singing, dancing, instrument play,stories, prop play, rhymes and rhythms will help yourchild grow and learn. Caregivers are required to stayonsite.Supervisor: Jennifer EspositoAge: 6 mo - 5 years Fee: $52Days: Mondays Time: 10:30am- 11:30amDates: Sep 15, 22, Oct 6, 13, 20, Nov 3, 10, 17Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

Youth Sports Leagues

youth basketball league

December - MarchRecreation basketball is a fun, non-competitive

league where children are able to learn the game andimprove their skills with a weekly practice session

and games on Saturdays.Leagues

Boys 4th & 5th GradeBoys 6th - 8th GradeGirls 4th - 6th Grade

Registration Deadline: October 10Fee: $125

A group practice session will be held in Novemberfor evaulation and team placement purposes.An 8-week regular season will be followed by

playoffs.

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high school basketball league

December - MarchThe High School League plays Monday nights. Play

fun games with and against your friends.Leagues

Boys 9th & 10th GradeBoys 11th & 12th Grade

Registration Deadline: October 10Fee: $110

youth wrestling

November - MarchThe Hillsborough Youth Wrestling Program is open toHillsborough children in Kindergarten through sixthgrade. Through practices and competition againstteams from neighboring communities, wrestlers willlearn the fundamentals of the world's oldest sport,improve their cardiorespiratory endurance andstrength conditioning, and build self-confidence.Many of Hillsborough's most successful wrestlers,both on and off the court, began in this program.

DaysMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Time6:30pm - 8:00pm

Fee: $70(must also purchase headgear, wrestling shoes, a

warm-up, and a singlet)Program Coordinator

Todd OramFor more information, please visit

www.borowrestling.com

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Men's Over40 BasketballAdult Men'sVolleyball

tuesday

Men's Over40 BasketballAdult Co-EdVolleyballAquaticExercise

wednesday

Men's Over40 BasketballMen's OpenBasketball

thursday

AquaticExercise

friday

Men's Over40 BasketballAdult Co-EdVolleyball

saturday

Adult GolfClinic

program calendar at a glance

Note: This calendar is for informational purposes only. Please check the program listing for specific dates and times of each program.

men's open basketball

Join us for an evening of pick-up basketball. With noformal teams, new teams are formed each week.Supervisor: Gary PuzioAge: Adults Fee: $30Day: Wednesdays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Sep 17 - Dec 10Location: Auten Road Intermediate School

men's over 40 basketball

Held four nights each week, this open gym is for adults40 years of age and older. There are no formal teamsin this pick-up style program.Supervisor: Rich MancinoAge: Adults Fee: $30Day: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Time: 8:00-10:00pmDates: Sep 15 - Dec 17Location: Woods Road Elementary School

Program Registration Begins August 18

men's volleyball

Pick-up volleyball games are played each week. Newteams are formed each session. This is for playerswho wish to play at a higher level of competition.Supervisor: Mike DuralekAge: Adults Fee: $30Day: Mondays Time: 8:00-10:00pmDates: Sep 15 - Dec 8Location: Hillsborough Middle School

co-ed volleyballPlayers of all abilities are welcome at this volleyballprogram. Pick-up games will be played with newteams formed each week.Supervisor: Arna LoCalioAge: Adults Fee: $30Day: Tuesdays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Sep 16 - Dec 23Location: Hillsborough Middle School

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Adult Programs

friday night co-ed volleyballCome play friendly, recreational games of volleyball tostart the weekend off right..Supervisor: Arna LoCalioAge: Adults Fee: $30Day: Fridays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Sep 26 - Nov 14Location: Hillsborough Middle School

AdultPrograms

adult golf clinic

An introduction to the fundamentals of golf. Stance,grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron play, bunkerplay, and driving will be covered. Basic rules andetiquette will also be introudced.Supervisor: Bob D'AmicaAge: Adults Fee: $110Day: Saturdays Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pmDates: Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country Club

aquatic exercise

A low-intensity, low-impact exercise class. Exerciseswill improve flexibility and mobility.Tuesday SessionsInstructor: Hillsborough YMCAAge: Adults Fee: $55Day: Tuesdays Time: 10:30am- 11:30amDates: Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11Location: Hillsborough YMCAThursday SessionsInstructor: Hillsborough YMCAAge: Adults Fee: $55Day: Thursdays Time: 10:30am- 11:30amDates: Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13Location: Hillsborough YMCA

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Find a program you or your child would like?

Register today! There are three easy ways to signup. You can stop by our office or call us from 8:00am- 4:30pm, or you can register from the convenienceof your home or office on our CommunityPass online

registration system!

Have you read our newsletter,

the Recreation Run Down?

The official newsletter of the Parks and RecreationDepartment contains articles about recreation

programs, classes, and events and is published threetimes each year: in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.Be sure to check out the Recreation Run Down onour website for updates from our programs and

events!You can also stay up-to-date and informed with allthe Parks & Recreation programs and events andconnect with others on our Facebook and Twitter

pages.

Swim LessonsSwim

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Our swim lessons are an excellent way to get your child acquainted with the water. Qualifed andenthusiastic instructors from the Hillsborough YMCA teach your child the skills needed to be a successfulswimmer. With a small instructor to student ratio and different levels of classes, each child will learn new

skills quickly.

parent / childAge: 6 months to 36 monthsFor the little fish in your life. Basic skills are taught tochildren to help them adjust to the aquaticenvironment so they become comfortable in thewater. The learning process is directed through theparents, and parents or guardians are expected to bein the pool with their child.Safe water entry, comfort in the water, swimmingsafety, front and back floats, and submerging theface in the water are all aspects of this level.Day Time FeeTuesdays 9:00am - 9:30am $120Thursdays 10:30am - 11:00am $120

beginner

Age: 3 to 5 yearsChildren will learn basic water skills including waterentries, water adjustment, assisted floats and glides,and possibility for introduction to the front and backcrawl. Each session includes skills pertaining to theability of the child.Day Time FeeMondays 5:30pm - 6:00pm $120Tuesdays 10:00am - 10:30am $120Tuesdays 7:15pm - 7:45pm $120Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:00pm $120Thursdays 10:00am - 10:30am $120Saturdays 11:30am - 12:00pm $120

advanced beginnerAge: 6 to 7 yearsThis class builds on skills learned at the beginnerlevel, but first-time students are always welcome.Children will learn to tread water, turn over whilefloating, swim on front, and water safety. Instructionwill be tailored to the abilities of the children in theclass.Day Time FeeMondays 5:30pm - 6:00pm $120Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:00pm $120Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:00pm $120Saturdays 11:30am - 12:00pm $120

swim lesson information

The session starts on September 8 and runs through November 16.To keep instructor to child ratios low, each class has a maximum enrollment limit. Please register early toguarantee your spot in the class you wish.Classes are conducted in the therapy pool at the Hillsborough YMCA.Aquatics Director: Lisa Slover, (908) 369-0490 ext. 717

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