Readington Recreation

January 2015
Spring/Summer Preview 2015
Readington Recreation
Inside this issue:
The Possibilities are Endless...
Art Classes
2
Fencing
2
Great Kitchens
3
Golf
3
Wine & Chocolate Pairing
3
Spring Sports
2,4,5
Pre-K Programs
4
After School Tennis
6
Summer Camps
7
Memorial Day Parade
10
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 908
-534-9752. Rental
forms are available on
the web site.
Hard to believe that 2014 is
over, winter is here, and it is
already time to think about
Spring. 2015 promises to be a
great year, with lots of new
programs for residents of all
ages.
This Spring we will be
bringing back a program
favorite Great Kitchens.
Great Kitchens takes us to
some of the best restaurants in
the area for cooking instruction, recipe sharing, extraordinary sampling and great company! We begin this February with a Valentine menu
from La Casa Bianca. Join
Chef Paul for a great evening
February, enjoy some fabulous
food, and leave with great recipes to create your own Valentines Feast.
Due to the popularity of
Great Kitchens we have add-
ed a Wine and Chocolate
Pairing to the spring class
schedule in March. Who
doesn’t want to learn how to
pair gourmet chocolate with
wine!!
Registration for Spring Soccer, Field Hockey, and Softball began January 1st. If you
plan to participate please register early. Boys Lacrosse registration started early and
ends 1/31/15 for players in
grades 3rd-8th. No late registrations will be accepted so
register now. Registration for
the Boys K-2 Clinic ends
3/1/15. Girls Lacrosse registration will begin soon, look
for informational e-mails.
Do to the success of the Readington Tennis Team we will
be adding a Junior Tennis
Team for children ages 8-10
this spring. Look for more
CARDIO TENNIS - Adults
Days: Tues. 4/14-6/2, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Wed. 4/15-6/3, 9:30am-10:30am
Location: Pickell Park Cost: $160 8 weeks
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.
Aerobic Exercise-Core Strength
Footwork-Balance & Agility
Racquet Skills-Tennis to Music
information about the tennis
teams on page 5. In addition,
we have added a preseason
tennis clinic in March for
athletes interested in playing on the spring team
which begins in April. Registration for the clinic is limited,
please register early if you are
interested in attending.
Summer Rec and Specialty
Camp registration will
begin March 1st. Check out
the Summer Camp preview
section on page 7. There are
a wide variety of summer
camp opportunities.
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.
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ART CLASSES
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Cartooning Ages: 9 and up
Drawing and Painting Ages: 6-10
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Dates: Session I 3/14-4/25, no class 4/4
Dates: Session I 3/14-4/25, no class 4/4
Session II 5/2-6/13 no class 5/23
Session II 5/2-6/13, no class 5/23
Time:10:15-11:45am
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Cost: $115, materials included
Cost: $85, materials included
Instructor: Tony Robinson
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.
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.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - K-3rd grade
Movie Schedule
Dates: 1/23, 2/27
1/23 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Location: Whitehouse Cafeteria
2/27 Frozen
Time: Drop Off 6:30-Pick Up 8:30pm
Join Miss Patti and the Recreation Staff for
a fun evening. Bring a blanket or sleeping
bag to sit on the floor with your friends and
watch a movie.
Cost: $10 includes snack & drink
Limited Enrollment—Register Early
Great opportunity for
parents night out!
FENCING CLINICS 3rd-8th grade
Date: Mondays
Session I 3/2-4/20, 6 weeks
no class 3/30 & 4/6
Session II 4/27-6/8, 6 weeks
no class 5/25
Time: 6:00-7:00pm Beginners
Location: Whitehouse School
Cost: $165.00, sign up for both
now for $310
Fencing is a sport of strategy
and skill. Students learn the
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, safe fencing, and learn to apply the rules
of fencing. All equipment
provided.
Instructor: Medeo Fencing
BOYS LACROSSE: 3rd-8th registration ends 1/31/15 - no late registrations accepted. K-2nd grade clinic registrations end 3/1/15. To register
go to www.leaguelineup.com/readingtonlacrosse complete the online
registration form, print it out, and mail in to the Recreation Office with
your check.
GIRLS SPRING LACROSSE REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SOON!!
INFORMATION WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BY E-MAIL AND THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER.
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GOLF LESSONS Children & Adults
Hillsborough Golf &
Country Club
Beginner/Intermediate
Advanced Golf
Date: Sundays, 5/3-6/7
Date: Sundays, 5/36/7
146 Wertsville, Rd.
Session II 6/14-7/12
Hillsborough, NJ
08844
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Golf Professional
Bobby D’Amica
Learn to play golf on grass,
no rubber matts at this
fabulous facility.
Session II 6/14-7/12
Time: Noon-1:00
11:00-Noon
Ages: 7-15yrs 5 weeks
Ages: 7-15yrs
5 weeks
Cost: $135
Cost: $120
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
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.
NEW
WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Wine & Chocolate Class
Date: Monday, March 23 Registration Fee: $10 Ingredients cash $40 CASH payable that evening.
Location: La Casa Bianca Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
After a delicious buffet dinner you will learn all about pairing wine and gourmet chocolate.
You will even get to paint chocolate with chocolate. Best part of this class? There is no
homework and you can eat your mistakes. You must preregister to take this class.
GREAT KITCHENS!!!
We are happy to bring Great Kitchens to Readington Township. We invite you to join us inside the
great restuarants of our area for cooking instruction, recipe sharing, extraordinary meals, and great
company!!
La Casa Bianca
Session I- February 9
Session II - May 4
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Registration Fee: $10
Ingredients cost $40 CASH
payable that evening
Attending a Great Kitchen at
Location: Cornhuskers
La Casa Bianca is more than a
cooking demonstration, it is a
complete dining experience.
Chef Paul Liscio always goes out
of his way to provide a class you
will long remember. Enjoy a
fabulous meal, while you receive
expert instruction and recipes
you can take home and use to
create your own gourmet celebration!
Spring FIELD HOCKEY grades 2-8
Date: April –June
Time: Cost: $115, register by
1/31 cost $105
The Spring field hockey league
is open for girls from 2nd –8th
grade. This is an instructional
league, girls will be placed in
age/ability groups.
We are looking for adult/
high school volunteers to
help with this spring league.
Please contact Joanie Barrett
directly at:
Following instruction, there will be
scrimmages with each age appropriate group. Players will provide
their own stick, mouth guard,
cleats, and shin guards.
joaniebarrett@comcast.net
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
T-Ball Squirts Ages 3-5
Soccer Squirts - Ages 3-5
Sport Squirts Ages: 3-5
Day: Saturdays, 4/11-6/6, no class 5/23
Location: Summer Road
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Dates: Sat. 4/11-6/6, no class 5/23
8 weeks
11:00-Noon
Day: Sundays, 4/12-6/7
Location: Pickell Park
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
2:30-3:30pm
Time: 12:15-1:15pm
Cost: $155.00 Trainers: US Sports
Location: Summer Rd
Cost: $155.00
No T-Ball 5/24
Cost: $155 Instructor: US Sports
Instructor: US Sports
No Soccer 5/24
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 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.
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 TBall are learned through a series of fun games
and activities designed to reinforce fundamental skills and incorporate game situations.
Tennis Squirts Ages 3-5
Date: Wednesday, 4/15-6/3, 8 weeks
Time: 4:00-4:50pm
Cost: $160 Ages 3-5
Location: Pickell Park
Instructor: US Sports
SPRING SOCCER
Soccer Grades K-5 & 6-12
Day: Saturdays, 4/11-6/13
Location: Summer Road
Following the guidelines set out by the US Tennis Association (USTA), children develop their tennis skills using the
highly appraised Quickstart Tennis Model. Our program
offers a variety of games and activities to promote maximum
learning. Rackets provided for Tennis Squirts. Rackets are not provided for older age groups.
Monday Night Soccer Training
Day: Mondays
NEW
Location: Summer Road
Cost: $120, register by 1/31 cost $110
Session I 4/13-5/4 Session II 5/11-6/8 no training
on 5/25
Trainers: US Sports
Grades K/1/2 5:30-6:30pm
No soccer 5/24
Grades 3/4/5 6:30-7:30pm
Times: K-5 play Saturday morning, grades
6-12 will play in the Hunterdon league and
travel to play with other town teams on
weekends. Registration ends March 20th.
Trainers: US Sports
Spring Soccer Coaches
Meeting will be on Thursday March 26th at the
Readington Middle School room 304 at 7:00pm
Cost: $39 single session, $69 for both sessions
The Monday Night Soccer Training Program compliments
the Saturday Rec Soccer program. This program caters to
all ability levels from Kindergarten through to 5th grade.
Participants learn the fundamentals of soccer through an
innovative program of structured, game-related activities
and fun based practices.” Great opportunity for athletes to
prepare for travel soccer try outs in May.
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Girls SOFTBALL
UMPIRES NEEDED for
spring softball games. Anyone
wanting to be an umpire ( must
be minimum 14 years old)
must attend a meeting and
training. Please e-mail Patti at
pmarcine@embarqmail.com
with your name and phone
number if interested.
Girls Softball Coaches K-4th Meeting will be on Thursday,
March 12th at the Holland Brook School Cafeteria at 7:00pm.
Grades K-8th
Dates: Saturday, March 21st professional training Branchburg Sports Complex, Season April 6 - June 13th
Cost K-4th register with Readington Rec: $130, register by 1/31 cost $120
Cost 5th-8th register online with Flemington-Raritan: $155, register by 1/31
cost $135
REGISTRATION WILL END EARLY ON 2/28
Evaluations 3rd/4th grade: Saturday March 21st at preseason training
NEW Grades 5th-12th grade will play on Flemington-Raritan Softball League Teams. You
must register and pay online at www.frgsl.org. Games and practice will be in Flemington.
Grades 3 & 4 will play on a Readington Team with the Flemington-Raritan Softball League.
Practices will be in Readington and games will alternate between Readington & Flemington
fields.
TENNIS
NEW
Grades K-2 will play on a Readington Team with Branchburg. Practices are in Readington
games alternate between Readington & Branchburg fields.
PRESEASON TEAM TENNIS - Ages 10-14
Dates: Wednesdays, 3/18-4/8 - 4 weeks
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: $120, limited space
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-8:00pm
Interested in being part of the Readington Tennis Team? Take
part in our pre season tennis clinics. These sessions are designed to knock the rust off and get playing before the season
begins! You will meet new players, compete in inner squad
matches and work on the technical and tactical aspects to elevate your game. For all players interested in trying out for the tennis
team that do not attend these sessions there will be a brief tryout Wednesday March 25th from 8:00-8:30pm.
TENNIS TEAM ages 10-14
NEW
JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM ages 8-10
Junior Tennis Team: Tuesday, 4/14-6/2 5:00-6:30pm
Tennis Team: Wednesdays, 4/15-6/3, 6:15-7:45pm
Location: Pickell Park
Coach: USPTA certified professional coach US Sports
Cost: $349 8 weeks
TRY OUTS: March 25th
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.
First Play
Tennis Ages 5-8
Dates: Tuesday, 4/14-6/2, 4:00-5:00pm
Development Play
Tennis Ages 8-14
Wednesday, 4/15-6/3, 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Wednesday, 4/15-6/3, 8 weeks
Cost: 8 weeks $160
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: $160
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 to
developing the children’s ability to
participate in full match play.
Instructor US Sports
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
All Participants will receive expert instruction,
thorough individual evaluation, and an team
shirt to wear during match play. Participants
will be prepared to enter local tournaments and
competitions and be provided with a schedule
of events. The coach will provide guidance for
players when deciding which level of play is
appropriate.
TEAM TRY OUTS are scheduled for inter-
ested students who are not attending the preseason clinic on Wednesday March 25th
from 8:00-8:30PM. Preregistration for try
outs is required.
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ADULT TENNIS ages 15+
Location: Pickell Park Cost: $160 8 weeks
Date: Sat. 4/11-6/6 , no class 5/23
Beginners Level I 9:00am-10:00am
Advanced Beginners Level II 10:00-11:00am
Wed. 4/15-6/3 10:30am-11:30
Instructors: Wed– US Sports/Sat - 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.
FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Grades 4-8
Day: Fridays, 4/17-6/12 8 weeks—no class 6/5
Location: K-3rd Whitehouse School Cost $145
Grades 4th-8th Readington Middle School Cost $175
Times: Whitehouse I 6:00-7:00 or II 7:00-8:00pm
Readington Middle I 6:00-7:30pm or II 7:30-9:00pm
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 Friday 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.
AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS
After School Tennis Ages 5-11
6 Week Sessions at Whitehouse School &
Three Bridges School
Whitehouse - Session I Mondays, 3/9-4/27
Session II 5/4-6/15
Three Bridges-Session I Thursday, 3/5-4/23
Session II 4/30-6/4
Time: 3:15-4:00pm
4:15-5:00pm
Instructor: Firefly Tennis
Cost: $125
Tennis in a convenient
location. Smaller courts,
lighter and lower bouncing
balls, and smaller and lighter racquets make it easy and fun for our players to hit and play right from the
start! Class size is limited so we strongly encourage parents to register early.
Equipment provided.
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SUMMER RECREATION
SUMMER RECREATION
Dates: 6/22-7/31, 6 weeks
Location/Times
Whitehouse School 8:00am5:30pm
Holland Brook 8:00am-5:45pm
4yrs/K-3rd Grade Whitehouse
School (4years old half day only)
Children enrolled in Kindergarten,
First, Second, Third Grade in fall
of 2015.
4th-8th Grades Holland Brook
School Children going into
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, &
Cost is for the entire 6 weeks of Eighth grades in Fall 2015
the program, there will be no
adjustments for vacations,
scout or sport camps, etc.
Children will enjoy games, crafts,
special events (such as art, science, &
entertainment),
snack.
juice
and
RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH
1ST, NON-RESIDENT
REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 1ST. Registration forms are available
online on the Readington
Township web site, click on
Recreation Forms. Registrations received after June 1st
will be assessed a $50 late
fee. TRIPs are available for
an additional fee.
Cost: 8am-3pm 5 days $665
8am-3pm 3 days $415
8am-5:30pm 5 days $885
8am-5:30pm 3 days $550
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)
* Non-residents additional $20
Payment: Payment in full
is required at the time of
registration. For more
information e-mail Patti
pmarcine@embarqmail.com.
SPECIALTY CAMPS PREVIEW
8/10-8/14
FENCING ages 3-12 9:00am-3:00pm
AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS ages 7-11 9:00pm-Noon
GOLF ages 7-15 9:00am Noon
8/17-8/21
TENNIS ages 5-12 9:00am-12:30pm
FENCING ages 3-12 9:00am-3:00pm
GOLF ages 7-15 9:00am-Noon
DIGGIN’ FOR DINOSAURS, ROCKIN ROCKS, & CRYSTAL CREATIONS
ages 6-12 9:00am-Noon
MISSION TO MARS ROBOT CHALLANGE ages 7-12 1:00-4:00pm
8/24-8/28
ART ADVENTURES ages 6-11 9:00am-Noon
CARTOONING ages 8-14 1:00pm-4:00pm
8/31-9/3 (Mon-Thurs)
MULTI SPORTS ages 5-12 half day or full day 9:00am-4:00pm
SOCCER ages 5-12 9:00-12:30pm
SPRING SPORTS
REGISTRATION ENDS
Readington Recreation
509 Route 523
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Softball February 28th
Soccer & Field Hockey
March 20th
Phone:: 909-534-9752
Fax: 908-534-0038
E-mail: rec@readingtontwp-nj.org
Recreation Director - Gabrielle Bolarakis
Assistant Director - Patti Marcine
Recreation Specialist - Lisa Baum
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE
We are on the Web
www.readingtontwp.org
WWW.READINGTONTWP.ORG
Register by January 31st and
receive a $10 discount.
The possibilities are endless...
HOW TO REGISTER FOR
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Mail:
Download a registration form from the Readington Township web site
www.readingtontwp.org and mail.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE
Date: May 25 Time: 10:30am
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE
WWW.READINGTONTWP.ORG
cook and serve hot dogs,
readingtonparade@aol.com.
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 CONTEST ON MAIN
drinks.
STREET for DECORATED
HOMES OR BUSINESS
Parade Volunteers
FOR
We are looking for volunteers
too march in the parade– scouts Any building or home on
Main Street can decorate
or clubs, veterans, etc. bring
their business or home and
your classic cars, convertibles
enter a contest to win a VIP
and create your own floats.
Volunteers are also need to help dinner for two from Chef
Paul of La Casa Bianca for
best decorated residence/
business. The judging will
be done buy Stanton Holly
Trail on Sunday May 26th.
CAMERA, ACTION,
SMILE
Anyone interested
in taking pictures
at the parade and
would like to share
them with the
township and win
a gift certificate for best picture
from Falcone’s
Pizzeria &
Catering of Whitehouse Station. Please send photos to:
readingtonparade@aol.com.