Florham Park Recreation Department
June 2014 News
Visit our website! www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation
Located at the Community Center, 111 Ridgedale Avenue.
Weekday office hours are 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Phone numbers are:
Main (973) 410-5390; Fax (973) 410-5492; Field hotline (973) 410-5391.
Evening Aerobics with Arline Ruban
The popular aerobics class taught by Arline Ruban continues year-round.
Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30
pm, at the Community Center. Schedule is subject to change this summer.
Call (973) 410-5390 for dates, fees, and other details.
Interested in Yoga or Pilates?
The Recreation Department is considering sponsoring a new Yoga or
Pilates program at the Community Center. If you are interested, please
email recreation@fpboro.net and let us know if you prefer morning or
evening classes, how many days per week, and what specific day(s).
Thank you for your feedback!
Rutgers Coach Clinic in Florham Park on August 12th
Mark your calendars! The Recreation Department is hosting a Rutgers
S.A.F.E.T.Y. Coach Clinic for new coaches on Tuesday, August 12th, from
6:30-9:30 pm, at the Community Center. The clinic is open to new
coaches who are planning to serve as a volunteer coach. The clinic costs
$40 per person. Advance RSVP is required by calling (973) 410-5390.
Summer Tennis Clinics
Get ready for summer tennis! The Recreation Department is sponsoring summer
tennis clinics for children entering grades 1-6. Clinics – taught by Florham Park
resident Barri Larsen – take place during six one-week sessions, starting Monday,
June 30th. Lessons are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (except
for the first session when a clinic will be held on Thursday because Friday is
Independence Day), and last 45 minutes each. Specific time slots will be announced
prior to the program start date. The cost is $30 per session. Children in Day Camp
will be escorted to the courts by staff. Children may register for more than one
session. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department, and
downloadable online at www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation. Space is limited and
registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Recreation
Department at (973) 410-5390 for more information.
Get Ready For Kiddie Kamp 2014
Kiddie Kamp will be held on Monday-Friday, August 11th-15th, from 9:30-11:30 am,
at Emmett Park. The program is for children entering Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and
Kindergarten. Activities include arts and crafts, science, painting, games, water fun,
and Tot Lot. The cost is $125 for residents and $150 for non-residents. Registration
forms will be available soon at the Recreation Department and online at
www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation. The registration deadline is Friday, July 18th.
Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
Summer Bus Trip to Mets vs. Phillies
On Sunday, August 10th, the Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to
Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to see the Philadelphia Phillies host the New
York Mets. The cost is $50 per person – which includes a seat in section 302,
chaperone, and round-trip coach bus transportation. The bus leaves from the
Community Center parking lot at 9:30 am, and returns at approximately 7:00 pm.
Prior to the 1:35 pm game, enjoy batting practice, visit Ashburn Alley, and lunch at
your leisure. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department, or
online at www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation, or via mail by request. Call the
Recreation Department at (973) 410-5390 for more information.
Jerry Gibson Memorial Youth Summer Theater 2014
Co-sponsored by
the Florham Park Players and the Florham Park Recreation Department.
PERFORMANCES
Tuesday-Saturday, July 29th-August 2nd @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 2nd @ 2:00 pm (tentative)
Ridgedale Middle School Auditorium
AUDITIONS
Monday, June 2nd, and Tuesday, June 3rd, Ridgedale Middle School Auditorium
Open to ages 13-19. Wear black pants and shirt. Wear or bring dance shoes (no crocs or flipflops). Sing any song from the show (pianist provided).
CALL BACKS
Wednesday, June 4th, Ridgedale Middle School Auditorium
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are every night from 6:30-9:30 pm, starting right after auditions. Rehearsals
will also include some weekend days in July. The final dress week (July 21st) will be from
6:30-11:30 pm all week, with an intense final weekend.
CREW
Crew will be all weekends from mid-June to show date. Parent participation needed.
Strike is Sunday, August 3rd.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
We will march in the Florham Park parade on Friday, July 4th.
QUESTIONS
Email: gibson@collaborations.com
Website: www.collaborations.com/fp
Millburn Golf Course Memberships Available in 2014
Due to a cooperative agreement, Florham Park residents are invited to purchase
memberships to the Millburn Municipal Par 3 Golf Course. "Unlimited” and
“Limited” memberships are available. Players must be 13 years of age or older to
purchase a membership. The course is located at 303 White Oak Ridge Road in
Millburn. Starting March 1st, registration is available online at
http://register.communitypass.net/millburn. Please call the Millburn Recreation
Department at (973) 564-7097 with any questions.
Stroller Strides Offers Fitness Program for Moms and Babies
The Recreation Department partners with Stroller Strides to offer a total fitness
program for parents and babies. It includes power walking and intervals of
body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by certified
instructors, it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser. This spring, classes
are held at the Emmett Park walking trail on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
from 9:30-10:30 am. Your first class is free! To register, visit http://livingstonmorris.fit4mom.com. For more information, contact Nikki at
nicolec@fit4mom.com or (203) 253-1757.
Mark Your Calendar for Summer Movie Night!
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, August 5th, the Recreation Department will
present “Despicable Me 2” on a giant outdoor screen on the Gazebo Lawn,
starting at 8:30 pm. The movie is free. Family and friends are invited. Please
bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshments will be sold by the
Florham Park Jaycees. Earlier that evening, the Florham Park PBA will sponsor
National Night Out at the Municipal Complex. More details are coming soon!
Platform Tennis Seeks Players
The Florham Park men’s platform tennis team is looking for new players to join the
team. Platform tennis is a cross between regular tennis and racquetball, with a
playable screen around the entire court (approximately a quarter of the size of a
conventional tennis court). The sport is typically played only in the fall, winter, and
early spring. Emmett Park, part of the borough’s municipal complex is home to two
elevated enclosed courts that are maintained by the Recreation Department. New
team players do not need to be experts or even have prior experience playing
platform tennis. The team is simply seeking players with an interest in the game, as
well as some familiarity with playing racquet sports. The team practices on Monday
and Wednesday nights. Matches against teams from surrounding towns are usually
played on Saturday mornings. Clinics will be held on Tuesday and/or Thursday
evenings, if there are enough interested beginner players. For more information,
please contact the Florham Park Recreation Department at (973) 410-5390.
Hanover Park Summer Sports Camps
The following 2014 camps are co-sponsored by the East Hanover and Florham Park
Recreation Departments, and are held at Hanover Park High School. Registration
forms are available to download at www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation. For more
information, contact the East Hanover Recreation Department at (973) 428-3095.
Weight Training/Conditioning Skills Camp
Open to children entering 9th-12th grades (as of fall 2014)
Monday-Thursday, June 24th-August 15th @ 9:00 am-12:30 pm
$70 per child
Football Camp
Open to children entering 1st-9th grades (as of fall 2014)
July 14th-18th @ 9:00 am-2:00 pm
$255 per child ($100 per additional child)
Baseball Camp
Open to children entering 2nd-9th grades (as of fall 2014)
July 7th-11th @ 9:00 am-2:30 pm
$275 per child ($200 per additional child)
Basketball Camp
Open to children ages 7-14
July 21st-25th @ 9:00 am-2:30 pm
$255 per child
Volleyball Camp
Open to girls entering 9th-12th grades (as of fall 2014)
August 18th-21st @ time TBA
$250 per child (before May 15th); $265 per child (after May 15th)
U.S. Sports Institute Camps in August 2014
U.S. Sports Institute (USSI) will lead four sport camps this summer in Emmett Park.
For more information, call the Recreation Department at (973) 410-5390. Or call
the USSI at (732) 563-2520. Online registration may be completed at
www.USSportsInstitute.com. Paper registration forms are also available at
www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation. Every participant receives a t-shirt and
certificate. Three weeks prior to the start of each camp, the prices will increase by
more than 20% of the regular fee. Register early!
At the First Play Golf clinic, children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as
the swing, grip, and ball striking using unique and fun training methods. The clinic
will be held Monday-Friday, the week of August 11th. Children 5-7 years old meet
from 9:00-10:30 am ($120), and children 7-10 years old meet from 10:30 am-12:00
pm ($120).
At the Total Play Multi-Sports camp, campers will experience over 15 sports from
around the world in one week. The camp is held Monday-Friday, the week of
August 18th. Several options are available. Children 6-12 years old can attend the
full day camp from 9:00 am-4:00 pm ($185). Children 5-12 years old can meet for a
morning camp from 9:00 am-12:30 pm ($155), or an afternoon camp from 1:00-4:00
pm ($105).
Total Sports Squirts introduces children to a variety of sports such as soccer, t-ball,
basketball, hockey, and lacrosse. The camp will be held Monday-Friday, the week
of August 18th. Children 3-5 years old meet from 5:30-6:30 pm ($90).
Parent & Me: Total Sports Squirts is back for 2014! The program is designed to
introduce children ages 2-3 to a variety of sports, games, and activities. A parent or
caregiver is required to participate. It will be held Monday-Friday, the week of
August 18th, from 4:30-5:20 pm ($90).
Reminders: Alcohol is not allowed on Borough parks, fields, and
playgrounds. Dogs must be leashed.
Please note that according to Ordinance #12-1, leashed dogs may be brought
onto Florham Park playing fields and open recreational areas. Owners must
curb, control, and clean up after their dogs. Dogs may not run at large.
Please note that according to Ordinance #11-74, alcohol may not be consumed or
distributed on Florham Park playing fields or open recreational areas.
Locations include – but are not limited to – the Municipal Complex, Emmett
Park, Dale Anderson Jaycees Tot Lot, Stobaeus Park, and Beechcrest Park. If you
have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (973) 410-5390.
Thank you for your cooperation.
More information on sports clubs open to Florham Park
residents is available on the following websites:
Lacrosse: www.fplax.com
Softball: ehfpgsa.com
Wrestling: www.hanoverparkyouthwrestling.com
Football: www.fpehfootball.com
Cheerleading: www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation/cheerleading.htm
Basketball: www.florhamparkboro.net/recreation/basketball.htm
Baseball: www.fpbaseball.org
Soccer: www.florhamparksoccer.org
Ice Hockey: www.hanoverhockeynj.org
Rugby: www.morristownrugby.com