Fall Program Directory - Monmouth County

kids & teens
The Poet’s Corner
(ages 12-14)
Ever wanted to write an original poem This workshop
will guide you through the creative process with
writing exercises, readings and discussions. You will
write and revise original poems. You will also have the
opportunity to practice reading your poems aloud. At
the end of the session, a poetry reading will be held for
family and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
Four 1-Hr & 30-Min Sessions $60.00 Per Person
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm D (121)
Thu, Oct 3-24 4:30-6:00 PM ................ ADP34A
Horticulture
Fairy Rings
(ages 6-9)
Using early-blooming bulbs and a few basic tools, we
will create fairy rings in the park in which the fairies can
dance and play to celebrate the coming of spring next
year and for years to come.
One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $7.00 Per Child
Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center
Sat, Oct 5 1:00-2:30 PM......................IR634A
Winter Recess Retreat
(ages 8-12)
So your child is stuck at home with nothing to do on
Winter Break, eh We’ll take them! School is out, but
winter camp is in. Each day will be at a different park
with different activities. Activities include Breakfast on
the Farm, the Sonar Experiment, Cross-Country Skiing
clinic, and more! Pick and choose which days you would
like to attend or join us for all three. Transportation is
available from Thompson Park OR meet us at the site
listed below.
One 7-Hr Session $50.00 Per Person
Bugs & birds, lashing & tying, sticky snacks, sonar
experiment & more!
Manasquan Res Env Ctr
Thu, Dec 26 9:00 AM-4:00 PM ...............U0141A
Include free transportation from Thompson Park to
Manasquan Reservoir:
Thompson Pk Estate Grounds Parking Lot
Thu, Dec 26 8:30 AM-4:30 PM ...............U0441A
Breakfast on the Farm, farm tour, games, ice
cream making & more!
Longstreet Farm
Fri, Dec 27 9:00 AM-4:00 PM ................U0241A
Include free transportation from Thompson Park to
Longstreet Farm:
Thompson Pk Estate Grounds Parking Lot
Fri, Dec 27 8:30 AM-4:30 PM ................U0541A
Cross-country skiing clinic, archery, craft & more!
Thompson Pk Activity Barn
Mon, Dec 30 9:00 AM-4:00 PM ..............U0341A
Grow Lab
(ages 7-9)
Grow a salad, design an acid rain experiment, discover
plant mysteries and more. From seed to fruit and back
again, we’ll observe life cycles, taste our efforts, and
even grow some holiday gifts.
Seven 1-Hr Sessions $67.00 Per Child
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm D (121)
Wed, Sep 18-Oct 30 4:00-5:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . M9434A
Wed, Nov 6-Dec 18 4:00-5:00 PM........... M9534A
Nature
Kids Nature Photography Walk
(ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult)
Does your child love taking pictures and nature We will
learn simple photography tips as we explore the beauty
of the world around us. Please remember to bring your
own fully charged camera and extra batteries. (A digital
point and shoot camera is recommended.)
One 1-Hr Session $6.50 Per Child
Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center
Thu, Sep 12 4:30-5:30 PM....................I6434A
Manasquan Res Env Ctr
Sun, Nov 3 3:00-4:00 AM ....................I6334A
Leaf Shapes & Tree Keys
(ages 8-12)
In this interactive program participants learn how to
identify trees by its leaves using a dichotomous key. We
will have fun discovering the natural history of many
tree species found locally. We will look at an assortment
of leaf shapes before we venture out on a walk through
the woods to discover some of New Jersey’s common
trees.
One 1-Hr Session $7.50 Per Child
Holmdel Pk Act Ctr
Sat, Nov 2 3:00-4:00 PM ....................IQG34A
58 Register online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1, or by mail see pages 86-87.