summer recreation - Township of Lakewood

Township of
Lakewood
Summer
Activities
RECREATION FOR ALL AGES
2012

PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS
Seven Playground Programs, with free lunches, are available to all Lakewood children ages 6 to 15 Mondays
through Fridays July 2 through August 10, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; ALL PARKS CLOSED JULY
4th. No Fees. Parents must register at any of the following playgrounds: Clifton Avenue School, Hearthstone,
Larry D’Zio Park, Clarke School, Pine Park, Reverend Clayton Park and Spruce Street School.
Each site is staffed with experienced adult supervisors who have designed a variety of enjoyable activities
for your child. On days of inclement weather the playgrounds will be closed, listen to WOBM for closing
information. Although supervision is provided, your child is free to leave the playground at any time.
MUSIC CAMP – INSTRUCTIONAL
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School from June 18 to July 6. Available for students in grades 4 to 12. Features group rehearsals and
sectionals for all wind, string, percussion instruments and beginners’ lessons. An excellent opportunity to
start a new instrument. Music videos and free lunches also included. Fee: Residents $5 fee; non-residents
$100 fee. Pre-registration required. Contact Wilbur Wittemann, at Lakewood Middle School, or The Rec-
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MUSIC CAMP CONCERTS
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locations: on July 3 @ 6:30 Lake Carasaljo Municipal Band & Fireworks to follow. July 5 @ 10:00
Clarence Brown Pavillion (Pine Park) bring a lawn chair
WRESTLING CAMP
June 25-June 29 LHS 9AM-3PM. Grades 1-12 Learn proper technique and skills from high school
coaches and wrestlers-Matches and Tournament Free Lunch Daily. $10 fee Lakewood resident/$50 fee
non-resident
YOUTH CHORUS
Lakewood Recreation Youth Chorus. Grades 1 through 6, July 2-July 20 . Available to all Lakewood Youth.
Experienced and beginners welcome. Registration @ Clarke School July 2. Free program and lunch.
SUMMER FUN CAMP
Excellent summer activity for Lakewood children only, ages 3 (by June 1) to 5 yrs. – 9:00 am to 12:00 noon – Mondays
thru Fridays – July 2-July 20 Closed 4th – School #5 playground. Fee $10 per child. Parents must register
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nature walks, lunch, games and special events. A fun program for your child.
SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOP
A high quality three week Summer Youth Theatre for students entering grades 5 to 12, with Dramatic Arts Director,
Angela Corenblith – Mondays thru Fridays – July 5 to July 22 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Lakewood High School
– No fee. Register at Lakewood High School Cafeteria July 5.
CATTUS ISLAND PONTOON BOAT TOUR
Cattus Island Pontoon Boat Tours of lovely Barnegat Bay, the Bird Sanctuary and much more. Free bus to
and from Cattus Island boat dock and Cattus Island Tour. Must register prior to tour at the Dept. of Public
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and times are August 14 @ 10am: Family group 24 people max. Depart Public Works 9am.
August 16 @ 10 am: Senior only tour 24 people max. Depart Public Works 9am. Bus leaves promptly at
9:00a.m. FROM Lakewood Dept. of Public Works, One America Ave. Additional tours available, call
732-270-6960.
PINE PARK
All Lakewood residents, organizations and groups are encouraged to utilize the numerous outdoor facili-
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and tennis courts, playgrounds, nature trails and more. Ideal for family picnics, outings parties and reunions,
biking, jogging, tennis, walking, birdwatching and nature lovers. Take advantage of the facilities
you pay for. For an application to reserve a facility at Pine Park or any other picnic area for your function
call (732)905-3405.
TENNIS COURTS – OPEN PLAY
The Pine Park Tennis Courts are available for your pleasure when not utilized by the Recreation Program
for instruction. ID cards not required and Lakewood residents have preference over non-residents. Refreshments
prohibited on courts. Tennis shoes or sneakers must be worn. Four new tennis courts under
lights for your recreational convenience.
NEW YORK GIANTS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMPS
July 9th-13th
at Lakewood High School
New York Giants Heroes, Professional Coaches, Athletic Development, Skill Challenges, Team
Contests, Tournament Action, Championship Friday, Awards and Prizes
Register today: NYGIANTSCAMPS.COM or call 877-226-9919

SOFTBALL LEAGUE – MEN’S
The Wilbur Thompson Memorial Men’s Slow-Pitch League with thirty-four teams in the A, B, C and D
Divisions is in action under the lights at the Pine Park Softball Field Complex – U.S.S.S.A. sanctioned
games scheduled Monday thru Friday in the evenings – Call Bruce Stallworth 732-822-5297 for team
info.
GOLF INSTRUCTION 8 to 17 years old
Golf lessons at Eagle Ridge Golf Course – Sponsored by First “T” of Ocean/ Monmouth County. Classes will be
Thursdays at Eagle Ridge 4:30 - 5:30. They will begin July 5th - August 18th. Fee is $60. Scholarships will be
available by contacting Mary Kate Williams. Advance registration required. Download a registration form at www.
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PLAY AREAS FOR CHILDREN
The Lakewood Township Committee has installed and maintains exceptional, safe play areas throughout the Township
for our children including a variety of swings, various slides, climbing apparatus and tubes, and much more.
Take advantage of these enjoyable play areas throughout the year: Clifton Avenue School, No. 5 School, Larry
D’Zio Park, Frank Bartoff Sports Complex, Sunset Road, Canterbury Road, Hearthstone, Oak Street School, Pine
Park, Rev. Clayton Park, Spruce Street School. In addition the Township has installed a state of the art handicapped
accessible playground at the Oak Street School, and The Ella G. Clarke School.
BASIC SKILLS SUMMER CAMP
Summer Basic Skills Camp is a new program that will be offered at the Lakewood Community Center to help school
aged children improve and maintain the skills that they learned during the regular school year. The camp is designed
to help students, grades 1st through 6th, enhance their reading, writing, and math skills.
Summer Basic Skills Camp classes will be held at the Lakewood Community Center, the camp will meet Monday
through Friday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The program will start on July 5, 2012 and end on August 3, 2012. The
Educational Camp will run approximately for 4 weeks. Lunch will be provided for all children who are enrolled in
the program. For more information please call (732) 367-0040.
PROFESSIONAL LAKEWOOD SCHOOL OF DANCE
Learn to dance (hip hop, tap-ballet, and more). Open House and registration on June 26 @ 6PM. For information
call Miss Angie 732-363-7152
ZUMBA FOR FITNESS
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required MENTION LAKEWOOD RECREATION for SPECIAL RATES Programs for ADULT, SENIORS,
AND GROUPS. Call 914-417-7314 or go to www.Danzeitoff.com.
BALLY TOTAL FITNESS CENTER
Get in Shape. No registration or monthly fee. Mention Lakewood Recreation for SPECIAL RATES. Call Frank,
General Manager, at 732-920-3377.
YMCA
Contact Jasmin Almonte, Camp Director, 732-341-9622 ext. 2217. Open invitation to all Lakewood Residents for a
tour of our facility and program information. Tours available seven days a week.
OCEAN COUNTY CAMERA CLUB SPONSORED BY LAKEWOOD REC.
Open to all camera buffs from HIGH SCHOOL TO SENIOR CITIZEN. Meets every Monday evening from 7:15 to
9:00 at the Lakewood Community Center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CALL THE LAKEWOOD RECREATION OFFICE (732)367-6737 Ex. 6000
REGISTRATION FOR ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL BE THE FIRST DAY OF ACTIVITY
AT ACTIVITY SITE.
Township Committee Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Manasher Miller-Mayor John Doyle, Chairman
Albert Akerman-Deputy Mayor Albert Akerman, Liaison
Ray Coles William Lindsey
Meir Lichtenstein George Ramos
Steve Langert Toni Ponti
Michael Muscillo, Municipal Manager Ricky Sanchez
Alvin Burdge Director of Public Works Donna Reigle
Jeffrey Shapiro, Supervisor of Recreation Sgt. Frank Work
Phillipe Roux-Supervisor of Parks Debbi Bittman-Secretary
Ryan Shapiro-Recreation Program Director
Phillipe Roux, Parks Department Supervisor

Your Invitation to …..
SUMMER
RECREATION SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Lakewood Township sponsors many enjoyable, special activities and events throughout the summer.
Lakewood residents of all ages g are urged g to pparticipate. p Call us for further information at 732-905-
3405 or visit us at www.twp.lakewood.nj.us/
June 18 Registration for Youth th Band Camp m
June 25 25 Registration for Wrestling Camp Campp
June 25 Police Camp begins
July 2 ALL Playgrounds, Fun Camp, Chorus, and Theater Arts open ope and begin
July 3 2nd Annual Chris ris Matlosz 5 Mile/1 Mile Fun Run around Lake Carasaljo
5pm Registration Registratio tion 6pm Race
July 3 Annual Fireworks reworks display and concert 7:30pm Concert followed by a Spectacular
Fireworks s display at Lake Carasaljo
July July 2-6 Jump Rope and Hula Hoop Contest. Ages 6-15. Register on playground
July July 9-13 GiantsYouth sYouth Football Vamp at LHS Ages 6-14 (viewing open to public)
July 9-12 3-on-3 -3 Basketball Tournament. Register on playground
Championship Chammpionship
@ D’Zio 10am 7/13
July 16-19 Home me Run Derby-same. Register on playground. Championship 10am at Blue Blu Claws
July 18 Dennis nnis Walters-Trick Golfer. 10am. Sponsored by the First Tee at John Patric Patrick Sports
Complex. Com omplex.
July 19 BBQ BB BQ for all playgrounds
July 20 Funtasia Fun ntasia at Ocean County Park
July 23-26 Hot t Shot and Foul Shooting Conest-Register on playground;
Championship Chaampionship
at Clifton 7/27
July 30-Aug. 3 Nok k Hockey, Checkers, and Chess Conest-Register on playground;
Championship Chammpionship
at Pine Park 8/4 at 10am
Aug. 6-9 Playground Playgr ground All Sports Week
Aug. 7 Nite Out Against Crime 4pm at Pine Park. Free eats, rides and give-aways give-away
Aug. 8 BBQ - All Al All playgrounds
Aug. 10 All Playgrounds Playgro rounds Close at 2:30
Oct. Oct. 31 Halloween “Parade” in Town Square. Pumpkin and face painting painting and an and
Trick or Treat t bags ba @ 4pm
Dec. 2 Santa Parade @ 1pm in Town Square
TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD
Summer Recreation Program
One America Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732)367-6737 ex.6000
POASTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL
Lakewood, NJ 08701
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