NEW MAPLEWOOD RECREATION PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED

This came recently from the Township:

Maplewood’s Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs has many new programs coming this Spring and Summer! Check out what will be happening:

TryCan ProgramMaplewood’s Recreation Department has recently joined the local TryCAN Program! TryCAN is a collaboration of Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and other nearby communities that offers a comprehensive array of recreation programs for children with special needs or those who need special accommodations.  No non-resident fees are involved and all are welcome.

Spring BasketballSpring Basketball is open to boys and girls in Maplewood and South Orange. There are three sessions accommodating children from grades 1 to 8! This is an excellent program to introduce some of the young ones to the game of basketball. It is a 10 week program, beginning on March 11^th, which will focus on skill building and teaching of the basics of basketball through various instructional drills. All sessions will be held at Maplewood Middle School.  

US Sports Institute Camp: Parent and Me Soccer, Pre-Academy Soccer, Soccer SquirtsParent & Me Soccer is a fun and positive introduction to soccer for children ages 2-3 and their parents!  With a parent participating by their side, kids will have fun learning the fundamental skills of soccer through a program of structured activities, fun based games, and scrimmages. This is an excellent opportunity for you to spend quality time together while easing your child into social situations with support and confidence.

Pre-Academy Soccer for children ages 5-7. The path to becoming a real soccer player; Pre-Academy is the ideal step for players that have graduated United Soccer Academy's Soccer Squirts. Players are introduced to the basic techniques of dribbling, passing and shooting through structured exercises and fun, small-sided scrimmages. Classes are designed to provide a platform that teaches players the skills to progress on to our specialist soccer programs.

Soccer Squirts is the orginal age 3 to 5 soccer class for boys and girls. Often limitated, never duplicated; learn the game through a series of fun based games and scimmages. Each session focuses on maximizing participation and learning the fundamental skills of soccer through a variety of fun structured activities, all designed to stimulate a child's imagination and develop motor skills. All games are introduced and developed with emphasis on safty, fun and learning.

Maplewood Arts Festival

For the first time ever, Maplewood will be holding a full day of free performing arts events for the whole family! Incredible classes, performances and happenings will take place at both the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts downtown and at the beautiful new gazebo next to the Hilton Branch Library on Springfield Avenue. The Arts Festival will take place Saturday, June 1^st. For more information or to be part of the event contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Andy Leech at aleech@twp.maplewood.nj.us  

Upcoming Summer Camps:

 
Summer 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 summer camp is one week long and is held in Memorial Park. Last year was it’s first year running and it was a huge success! Don’t miss out this year!
Drills, Skills, and Thrills Basketball Camp 

This basketball camp program is a one week camp that is held at the basketball court in Memorial Park. The camp focuses on skill building through drills and instructional programs. Last year was also this camp’s first year and it was very successful. Make sure to sign up this year for some summer basketball fun!