Spring 2015 Activities Guide

Spring 2015Activities Guide

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What's inside?Youth Programs

Adult Programs

Swim Lessons

Golf Clinics

Tennis Lessons

Run Around the Park

Memorial Day Parade

Summer Basketball League

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Hillsborough Parks andRecreation

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Hillsborough Township Committee

MayorDoug TomsonDeputy MayorGreg BurchetteCommitteemanFrank DelCoreCommiteewomanGloria McCauleyCommiteemanCarl Suraci

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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 HollingsheadKayrl RucciLarry YardTownship Commitee LiaisonsCommitteeman Frank Del CoreCommitteewoman Gloria McCauley

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.

Get Connected! Stay Informed!

Website: hillsboroughnjrecreation.orgFacebook: facebook.com/hillsboroughnjrecreationTwitter: twitter.com/hillsboroughrecBookmark our website, like us on Facebook, andfollow us on Twitter for the most up to dateinformation about recreation programs andevents!

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, please 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 on TR isavailable by calling the TR Department of SCPC at(908) 526-5650.

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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) Tony FuscoJr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, Track,Girls Lacrossewww.jrraiders.orgHillsborough Soccer Clubwww.hillsboroughsoccerclub.orgHillsborough Hustle Softballwww.eteamz.com/hillsboroughustleHillsborough Lacrossewww.hillsboroughlax.comHillsborough Librarywww.somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsborough

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Special EventsSpecialEvents

Run Around the Park 5kSunday, April 19

Ann Van Middlesworth ParkCome enjoy Hillsborough's newest 5k fun run

Family fun! Open to all ages! Walkers are welcome.The second annual Run Around the Park is a non-competitive, recreational, fun run/walk around AnnVan Middlesworth Park. The course will be throughthe park. Sign up as an individual, or get a group offriends together and come as a team! After the run,join us for breakfast and music!

Packet Pick-Up and Registration8:30 am - 9:15 amRun Begins9:30 am

Breakfast & Music10:00am - 11:30 am

Pre-Register by April 1 to get a T-shirt!Bring a can for the CAN

Runners and walkers are asked to bring a can ordonation item to benefit the Hillsborough Community

Assistance Network*Pre-Registration Required*

Adults: $20 // Children (under 12): $15

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Saturday, May 23Parade: 10:30am

Ceremony following paradeLocal veterans, fire companies, police, Boy Scoutand Girl Scout troops, youth baseball and softball

teams, and a variety of other communityorganizations will be marching in this year's parade.The Garden of Honor ceremony will be held upon

completion of the parade.Parade Route: New Amwell Road to Beekman Lane

to Municipal Building.

Non-profit organizations wishing to march mustregister online at hillsboroughnjrecreation.org.


Youth ProgramsYouthPrograms

Sunday

Youth Golf-BeginnerYouth Golf-Advanced

Monday

First RootsMusicTiny FootballBoysBasketballSkills & DrillsYoungCrafters

Tuesday

Spring SportsFunTinyWiffleball

Wednesday

Spring SportsFunBiddyBasketballGirlsBasketballSkills & Drills

Thursday Friday Saturday

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 March 3

Spring sports fun

One of our most popular classes, this is a "sampler"of sports. This class provides an introduction tosoccer, wiffleball, and football. Fundamentals ofeach sport are emphasized. The emphasis is on fun!Age: 4 - 6 years Fee: $55Days: Wednesdays Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pmDates: Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27Location: Woodfield Park - West

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.Age: 4 - 6 years Fee: $55Days: Tuesdays Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pmDates: Apr 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26Location: Woodfield Park - West


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 basicsin a safe, noncompetitive enivronment.Age: 4 - 6 years Fee: $55Days: Mondays Time: 4:00pm- 4:45pmDates: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, Jun 1Location: 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.Age: 1st - 3rd grade Fee: $55Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pmDates: Apr 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20Location: Hillsborough Middle School

boys basketball skills and drills

Keep your skills sharp after basketball season. Thisprogram stresses basic basketball skills andtechniques. Through a variety of drills and gameplay, children will develop or improve their shooting,dribbling, passing, and defending skills.Age: 4th - 8th grade Fee: $55Days: Mondays Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pmDates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18Location: Hillsborough Middle School

girls basketball skills and drills

Keep your skills sharp after basketball season. Thisprogram stresses basic basketball skills andtechniques. Through a variety of drills and gameplay, children will develop or improve their shooting,dribbling, passing, and defending skills.Supervisor: Barrie Foley, HS Girls Basketball CoachAge: 4th - 8th grade Fee: $55Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:30pm- 8:30pmDates: Apr 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20Location: Hillsborough Middle School


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 participate with theirchild in this interactive class.Supervisor: Jennifer EspositoAge: 6 mo - 5 years Fee: $55Days: Mondays Time: 10:30am- 11:30amDates: Apr 13, 27, May 11, Jun 1, 8, 15Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

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.Age: K - 4th grade Fee: $75Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pmDates: Apr 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13Location: 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.Age: 5th - 8th grade Fee: $75Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pmDates: Apr 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

high school open basketball

This pick up basketball program will consist of 3 v 3and 5 v 5 full court and half court games.Age: 9th - 11th grade Fee: $40Days: Tuesdays Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pmDates: Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5Location: Hillsborough Middle School

young crafters

Explore the world of arts and crafts by making fun,hands-on projects!Age: K - 3rd grade Fee: $75Days: Mondays Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pmDates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 11, 18Location: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

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Recreation Summer Camps

June 22 - August 14Extended Camp: August 17 - 28

Summer Day Camps are offered for childrenages 5 to 14. Tiny Camp is a half day programoffered to children ages 4 and 5.

Camp LocationsTiny CampWoods Road SchoolMain CampsAuten Road Intermediate School andAmsterdam Elementary SchoolMiddle School CampHillsborough Middle SchoolInformation, including camp activities, trips,schedules, lunches, and pricing is available ina special Summer Camp edition of ourActivities Guide.Registration for Summer Camps is currentlyopen.

Summer Sport and Music Camps

Sport and music camps will be available thissummer!

Sport camps are supervised by Hillsborough HighSchool Varsity coaches and instructed by coachesand former and active players.

Boys BasketballGirls Basketball

Boys & Girls VolleyballBoys & Girls Soccer

SoftballField Hockey

Instrumental MusicDetailed information with dates, fees, and locationswill be published in a special Summer Camp editionof the Activities Guide in March. Some sport campinformation may be ready sooner, so check ourwebsite often for the newest details.

Get ready for those warm summer days, poolparties, and trips to the beach! Child swim lesson

information and schedules are on page 10.

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.Instructor: Bob D'AmicaAge: 7 - 15 years Fee: $110Days: Sundays Time: 10:00am- 11:00amDates: May 10, 17, 24, 31Location: 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.Instructor: Bob D'AmicaAge: 7 - 15 years Fee: $110Days: Sundays Time: 11:00am- 12:00pmDates: May 10, 17, 24, 31Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country Club

Find a class your child would like?Register online, by phone, or in person at the officetoday! Our online registration system makes it easyto register from the comfort of your own home or

office all day, every day.

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Spring Soccer League

April 11 - June 20

Pee Wee League

Ages 3 and 4An introductory soccer league for children. Sessionswill be held on Saturdays in the morning or earlyafternoon. Teams will practice for approximately 30minutes and a short modified game will follow. Thisprogram ends May 16.Location: Flagtown AnnexFee: $70.00

Kindergarten - 2nd Grades

Emphasis on fundamentals through practices andgame play. Teams practice for one hour followed bya one hour, small-sided game. Sessions held onSaturdays with an optional additional training sessionduring the week.Location: Singley ParkKindergarten/TP: 12:00pm - 2:00pm1st & 2nd Grade: 9:30am - 11:30amFee: $100.00

3rd Grade - 12th Grades

Leagues are split as follows: 3rd & 4th; 5th & 6th; 7th& 8th; 9th - 12th grades. Games are held onSaturdays with practices during the week. Generally,older children play in the morning and youngerchildren play in the late morning or early afternoon.Locations:Woodfield Park and Municipal SoccerComplexFee: $100.00

Spring Soccer Registration ends March 9

Summer Basketball LeagueJune 22 - August 6

Boys League

Exiting grades 5-8 in 2014-2015Games are played at the outdoor courts at AnnVan Middlesworth Park on Tuesday andThursday evenings. Times will be between6:00pm and 9:00pm.The leagues will be divided into Intermediate (5thand 6th grade) and Middle (7th and 8th grade).

girls League

Entering grades 4-9 in 2015-2016Games are played at the outdoor courts at AnnVan Middlesworth Park on Monday andWednesday evenings. Times will be between6:00pm and 9:00pm.The leagues will be divided into Rookie (4th and5th grade), Intermediate (6th and 7th grade) andMiddle (8th and 9th grade). Depending onenrollment, these leagues may restructure.Location: Ann Van Middlesworth ParkFee: $90.00

Basketball Registration: March 3 - May 30

Girls Softball League

Girls Kindergarten - 12th GradePractices: March 30 - April 24Season: April 25 - June 13

Leagues will be divided by grade level. As girlsget older, additional skill sets will be taught andreinforced. Younger leagues will have practicesthroughout the season in addition to games.Locations: Ann Van Middlesworth, Docherty,Singley, and Woodfield ParksFee: $100.00

Softball Registration extended to March 13

Volunteer Coaches Are Needed!Please consider volunteering to coach a team.More information is available on our website.

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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: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 27Location: Auten Road Intermediate School

Program RegistrationBegins March 3

Men's Over Fourty Basketball

Held four nights each week, this open gym is foradults 40 years of age and older. There are noformal teams in this pick-up style program.Supervisor: Rich MancinoAge: Adults 40+ Fee: $30Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Time: 8:00 - 10:00pmDates: Apr 7 - Jun 12Location: Woods Road Elementary School

Men's volleyball

Pick-up volleyball games are played each week.New teams are formed each session. This is forplayers who wish to play at a higher level ofcompetition.Supervisor: Mike DuralekAge: Adults Fee: $30Days: Mondays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, Jun 8, 15Location: Hillsborough Middle School

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.Instructor: Bob D'AmicaAge: Adults Fee: $110Days: Sundays Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pmDates: May 10, 17, 24, 31Location: Hillsborough Golf & Country Club

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: $30Days: Tuesdays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16Location: Hillsborough Middle School

friday night co-ed volleyballCome play friendly, recreational games of volleyballto start the weekend off right.Supervisor: Arna LoCalioAge: Adults Fee: $30Days: Fridays Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pmDates: Apr 24, May 1, 15, 29, Jun 5Location: Hillsborough Middle School

Senior Floral Design

Brighten up a room with a floral arrangement! Comemake beautiful floral designs in these workshops.Participants are asked to bring a vase and scissors toeach session.Age: Seniors Fee: $60Days: Tuesdays Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pmDates: Schedule to be determinedLocation: Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building

aquatic exercise

A low-intensity, low-impact exercise class designedespecially for seniors. Exercises will improveflexibility and mobility.Instructor: Hillsborough YMCAAge: Adults Fee: $55 per sessionDay: Tue or Thr Time: 10:30am- 11:30amTuesdays: Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2Thursdays: Apr 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, Jun 4Location: Hillsborough YMCA

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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 asuccessful swimmer. 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 $110Tuesdays 10:00am - 10:30am $120Tuesdays 7:15pm - 7:45pm $120Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:30pm $120Thursdays 10:00am - 10:30am $120Saturdays 11:30am - 12:00pm $120

advanced Beginner

Age: 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 $110Wednesdays 6:00pm - 6:30pm $120Saturdays 11:30am - 12:00pm $120

Swim Lesson Information

The session starts on April 13 and runs through June 21. There will be no classes on May 25 (Memorial Day).Monday classes have 9 meetings; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday classes have 10 meetings.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.

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This spring, we will be offering tennis lessons for children and adults. Get a head start on learning or tuningup your game for the summer. These classes are offered at a variety of ability levels. Taught in smallgroups, participants in these classes are guaranteed plenty of instruction and activity throughout each class.Please bring a racket. If you do not have a racket, there will be rackets for you to try before purchasing one.

Tennis Program Supervisor: Larry JohnsonPlease direct tennis clinic questions to Larry Johnson at (908) 788-5933 or [email protected].

If it rains the day of the class, please call (908) 788-5933 for instructions.

Adult Lessons

These group lessons focus on fundamentals of tennisand familiarity with equipment and the basic groundstrokes (forehand, backhand, volley, and serve).More advanced instruction is also offered at theseclasses for experienced players.Instructors can accommodate beginner, intermediate,and advanced players.Age: AdultFee: $100 per sessonSession Dates Time Location

1 May 18 - 22 6:00 - 8:00 Amsterdam2 June 1 - 5 6:00 - 8:00 High School

tiny tennis

For five to eight year olds, the focus on this class isfun! Featuring small groups in a high energy class,children will be begging to play more tennis. Alongwith tennis skills, children will learn sportsmanship,cooperation, fundamental movement, and respectto the courts and others.Signing up for multiple sessions will give childrenan opportunity to progress their skills.Ages: 5 - 8 yearsFee: $65 per sessionSession Dates Time Location

1a May 11 - 14 5:30 - 6:20 Amsterdam1b May 11 - 14 6:30 - 7:20 Amsterdam2a May 18 - 21 5:30 - 6:20 Amsterdam2b May 18 - 21 6:30 - 7:20 Amsterdam3a June 1 - 4 5:30 - 6:20 High School3b June 1 - 4 6:30 - 7:20 High School4a June 8 - 11 5:30 - 6:20 High School4b June 8 - 11 6:30 - 7:20 High School

youth 123 lessonsChildren will learn how to play tennis or improve theirbasic skills. This class is perfect for the beginner orrecreational player. The emphasis is on fun todevelop a love for a great game that can be playedfor a life time. Classes can accommodate all skilllevels. Skill and age groups will be determined byinstructors on the first day of class.Age: 9 - 16 yearsFee: $80 per sessonSession Dates Time Location

I May 11 - 14 6:00 - 7:30 AmsterdamII May 18 - 21 6:00 - 7:30 AmsterdamIII June 1 - 4 6:00 - 7:30 High SchoolIV June 8 - 11 6:00 - 7:30 High School

Register early for summer tennis!Registration and a schedule is also available onCommunity Pass for summer tennis lessons.

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Spring 2015 Activities Guide