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