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Youth Programs
The Maplewood Recreation Department offers a variety of Arts & Crafts and
Sports programs. View the list below. 

You can register for these programs at: 
https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood  
    
If you do not want to pay by credit card, you can use the form below (see link) to pay by check. Checks can be made out to Maplewood Recreation Department and can be mailed in or brought in to the Recreation Department located at 574 Valley Street Activity Registration Form

For a complete list of all of our Summer programs for this year, please click the following link: 2013 Summer Programming Guide


Drills, Skills & Thrills Basketball Camp:

This camp will teach fundamental basketball skills while promoting full 
participation, sportsmanship, and most importantly FUN!

FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ENTERING GRADES 4-8 IN SEPTEMBER

Session 1: August 12-15, 2013 (Rain Date Friday, August 16th)
Session 2: August 19-22, 2013 (Rain Date Friday, August 23rd)

Time: 9am - 12pm
Place: Maplewood Memorial Park
Fee:  $90 per camper
$160 per camper if you attend both sessions
Sibling Discount -$10 off each additional child

*Each camper will receive a free basketball*

Register online at capturepoint
https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood

Children's Chess Club - Saturdays:
          Children’s Chess Club is a program designed to teach children and their
          parents the game of Chess. The program is divided into three skill
          levels: Beginners, Advanced Beginners, and Advanced. Knowledge of
          Chess piece movement is needed.

          Spring Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
                                May 4, 11, 18, 25
                                June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Football:
          There are no current football programs running this season. For more
          For more information, go to:www.leaguelineup.com/msopackers

Girls on the run:
          Girls on the run is an experimental learning program that combines
          training for a 3.1 mile run/walk event with life-changing, self esteem
          enhancing, uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, and
          physical development. Participants learn how to make healthy 
          decisions, resolve conflicts, and work in groups.

          Register at www.girlsontherunnj.org


Hometown Ultimate Camp:
          Ultimate Frisbee is a fast moving, non contact sport played with a
          Frisbee. Invented in Maplewood by Columbia High School Students in
          1968, it has grown to be played by thousands around the world.

                    This camp will run for two sessions:
                    Session I- August 13-16 (for grades 7-10)
                                    Half Day (9am-12pm)
                    Session II- August 19-23  (for grades 9-12)
                                      Full day (10am-4pm) (12-1pm lunch)
                     at Memorial Park South.

          For more information, please contact Ben Haim at
         

          Registration: Registration can be done by contacting the Recreation
         Office or Online at:  https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood 



Petite Equestrian Program (PEP):
          Geared for children ages 3 to 6. Participants will learn safety on and
          around the ponies, grooming techniques, basic riding skills, and other
          primary horsemanship skills. While this is not a Horseback Riding lesson
          per say, the program does include an exciting riding component
          whereas each child will get to ride about 20 minutes and learn how to
          properly mount, dismount, hold the reins and control the pony at a walk,
          and a few steps of trot.

          This program will take place at Memorial Park from July 15th- July 18th
          from 3:00pm-4:15pm. (The rain date is currently set for July 19th)

          Cost: $190.00
          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Pony Grooming Riding Program (PGRP):
          Geared for children ages 7 to 13. This unique program provides an
          exciting and inexpensive hands-on introduction to the wonderful world
          of equines in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere. Participants will
          learn safety on and around the horses, basic anatomy, equine senses
          and body language, grooming, the tack and harness, driving the
          miniature horse, English and western styles, barn management and
          careers in the industry.

          This program will take place at Memorial Park from July 15th- July 18th
          from 4:30pm-6:30pm. (The rain date is currently set for July 19th)

          Cost: $230.00
          Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood


Soccer (Travel):
          Cougar soccer is open to Maplewood and South Orange residents. For
          information on age requirements, registration, and FAQ's go to
          www.cougarsoccerclub.com


Soccer (K-2):
          The Maplewood/South Orange Cougar Kicker and Academy programs
          provide soccer fun, fitness and training in a small-sized format. This
          program is for Maplewood and South Orange boys and girls in grades
          K-2. For more information and to register please visit
          www.cougarsoccerclub.com



US Sports Institute: Summer Camps         
          The US Sports Institute will be holding three soccer programs for our
          Spring Season. To register for US Sports Institute Programs, you can call
          (732) 563-2520 or register online at www.ussportsinstitute.com.

          

First Play Soccer Camp: Experience the excitement of the world's most 
                                        popular sport at this highly appraised camp- First
                                        Play Soccer! Children will thrive on the exciting, fun
                                        atmosphere generated by the USSI International and
                                        qualified coaches. Participants will engage in a
                                        variety of fun games and challenges designed to
                                        enhance basic soccer skills.
         
          This camp is for children who are 5-12 years old. It will take place at
          Memorial Park from August 26th-August 30th. There are three times to
          choose from:
                               9:00am-12:30pm----Cost $149
                               9:00am-4:00pm------Cost $179
                               1:00pm-4:00pm------Cost $99


Premier Play Soccer Camp: The Premier Play Soccer Camp curriculum is
                                               inspired by youth development academies of
                                               Europe's top soccer clubs such as AC Milan,
                                               Barcelona, and Manchester United. This unique
                                               camp allows travel soccer players to train like
                                               professionals where each player ill learn an
                                               array of specific soccer techniques and tactics.

          This camp is for children who are 5-14 years old. It wil ltake place at      
          Memorial Park from August 26th- August 30th. There are three times to
          choose from:
                               9:00am-4:00pm-----Cost $179
                               9:00am-12:30pm---Cost $149
                               1:00pm-4:00pm-----Cost $99

Soccer Squirts Camp: Soccer Squirts is the original age 3-5 soccer camp for
                                     boys and girls. Often imitated, never duplicated; learn
                                     the game through a series of fun based games and
                                     scrimmages. Each session focuses on maximizing
                                     participation and learning the fundamental skills of
                                     soccer trough a variety of fun structured activities all
                                     designed to stimulate a child's imagination and develop
                                     motor skills.

          This program is for children who are 3-5 years old. It will take place at
          Memorial Park from August 26th- August 30th from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
          Cost $69
  

 Total Play Multi-Sports Camps: The ultimate sporting experience for every
                                                    age and ability, where your child has the
                                                    opportunity to play 16 different sports from
                                                    around the world. Sports played include
                                                    baseball, basketball, cricket, flag football,
                                                    hockey, handball, lacrosse, soccer, softball,
                                                    tennis, touch rugby, and much more!

           This program is for children who are 5-12 years old. It will take place at
          Memorial Park from August 12th- August 16th. There are 3 times to
          choose from:
                        9:00am-12:30pm----Cost $149
                        9:00am- 4:00pm-----Cost $179
                        1:00pm-  4:00pm-----Cost $99

Total Sports Squirts Camps: Want to try a variety of sports? The Total Sports
                                               Squirts camp is ideal for the child who wants to
                                               try their hand at a little bit of everything,
                                               allowing children to experience a new sport in
                                               each session of the program. Participants will
                                               get to try lacrosse, soccer, basketball, t-ball, floor
                                               hockey, parachute games and much more!

           This program is for children who are 3-5 years old. It will take place at
           Memorial Park from August 12th- August 16th from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
           Cost is $69.


First Play Lacrosse Camp: A great introduction to the sport of lacrosse,
                                           children will learn how to play through a series of
                                           fun activities, and then take part in small
                                           scrimmages to put into practice what they have
                                           learned.  The program is taught in a relaxed
                                          atmosphere with emphasis on fundamental skills 
                                          and technique, helping all children to progress and
                                          succeed.

          This program is for children who are 5-12 years old. It   will take place at
          Memorial Park from July 29th- August 2nd from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Cost is
          $99.


Softball (Maplewood/South Orange Recreation):

           The MSO Recreation Softball program is open to all girls from
          Kindergarten to 8th Grade who live in either Maplewood or South
          Orange.  Any girl who is interested in softball can participate in the
          program – there are no tryouts.

          Registration: January 26th + 27th from 1-4pm
                                February 9th + 10th  from 1-4pm
          Registration will take place at the Civic House at 124 Dunnell Road or at
          The Baird in South Orange. Starting January 26th, registration can also
          be done through the Recreation office in person, or online
          at https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood.

          For more information on MSO Recreation Softball, please visit:
          http://www.eteamz.com/msosoftball/


Villagers Travel Softball:
          The MSO travel softball program, The Villagers, is more intense than the
          Recreation Softball program and requires girls to participate in
          competitive tryouts in order to make the teams. It is open to girls who
          live in Maplewood or South Orange in grades 6, 7, and 8.  Separate
          tryouts are held each season for each of the age brackets. The Villagers
          plays a 12- 15 game schedule from April-June.

          Tryouts: When available, information on tryouts will be posted at
          http://www.eteamz.com/msosoftball/.  (Click the Villagers Travel Softball
          Program tab on the left). For questions, you can email Coach Nicholas at
         


Tennis:
          Maplewood Tennis is run by Tennis Pro John Trinity. There are a variety
          of classes offered to accommodate all different ages and skill levels.
          Classes are held in the evenings at the Memorial Park Tennis courts on
          Valley Street.

          For a complete list and details of classes offered, dates and times,
          and additional Tennis Information, go to:
          2013 Spring Tennis Group Lesson Schedule

Summer Tennis:
          Group Lessons
          For a list of the summer group lessons offered, please click the following
          link: 2013 Summer Group Tennis Lessons

          Summer Tennis Camps
          Tennis Camp is available for children who are 6-14 years old and are at
          a level of Beginner to Intermediate. The first session for camp begins on
          July 1st. There will be 7 camp sessions to register for. Camps sessions
          run from 9:30am-1:00pm, Monday-Thursday (Fridays are for rainouts).
          Camps will take place at Memorial Park and Walter Park.

          For a list of Camp Session Dates, please click the following link:
          2013 Summer Tennis Camp


          For more information, go to: www.maplewoodtennis.com.

          Registration: We are currently accepting registrations for Summer
          Tennis Lessons and Camps. Registration can be done by contacting the
          Recreation Office or Online at:
          https://register.communitypass.net/maplewood 



574 Valley St.
Maplewood Township, NJ 07040
Ph: (973) 762-8120
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