For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org.
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Free Zumba Classes Saturdays, September 5 through 26 10:00 AM Weasel Brook Park Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 13+, under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian Register Join Katterine in Weasel Brook Park in Clifton, NJ every Saturday morning in September at 10 AM for FREE Zumba classes! Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be 'FUN AND EASY TO DO' in order for participants to stick to the Zumba fitness program to achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is not only great for the body, but it is also great for the mind. It is a 'feel happy' workout. |
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Free Family Yoga Sundays, September 13 through 27 10:00 AM Goffle Brook Park Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Join certified yoga instructor LaShawn for some family fun filled yoga! This class is designed for parent/child interaction and all experience levels are welcome. You and your child will stretch, play, and have fun! Please bring your own mat and mask. Note: Parent/ guardian participation is required. |
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Fall Yoga and Meditation Sundays, September 13 through October 25 Yoga: 9:30 AM Meditation: 10:30 AM Goffle Brook Park (Passaic County Arts Center Parking Lot) Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Gina is a yoga instructor and holistic health consultant who will be offering yoga and meditation classes this fall in Goffle Brook Park. Best of all? Her classes are completely FREE for Passaic County community members. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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FUNctional Family Fitness Wednesdays and Fridays, September 16 through October 28 5:00 PM Camp Hope Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 5+ Register Class Dates: Sept. 16 | Sept. 25 | Sept. 30 | Oct. 9 | Oct. 14 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 28 This class is a super fun functional outdoor fitness program suited for all levels of parents and their kids! Ages 5 and up are welcome to join. Parents must accompany and participate with their child. Each class will consist of proper warmups, workouts, and cool downs where the athletes will get to learn new movements and how to perform them at their level with good mechanics. While exercising and having fun together we will emphasize form, consistency, and efficiency! This program will consist of a variety of movement patterns and will include stretching, games, playing through movement, and strength building. Each class will be coached and led by a highly qualified and certified trainer from WM Strength and Conditioning. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Free Outdoor Movie at Camp Hope (Friday the 13th) Friday, September 18 Movie starts at 8 PM: Grab your spot starting at 7:15 PM Camp Hope Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: MUST BE 17+ Register Bring your own blanket to Camp Hope to watch the 1980 horror movie classic that launched the franchise! Snacks are welcome - no alcohol allowed. Every group will be 6 feet apart from each other. Popcorn will be provided for the first 200 guests! Only one person per group needs to register. |
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Move, Read & Craft with Miss Danielle Saturday, September 19 11:00 AM Weasel Brook Park Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 5-9 and parents Register Move, Read & Craft is a librarian's twist on Yoga. Children learn a funky flow of yoga poses taught through a new book each class. This class brings the joy of books into a physical practice in a safe and fun atmosphere. Be ready to get your bendy bookworm on! Class will end with a fun S.T.E.A.M. craft! Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Intro to Fall Birding Saturday, September 26 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Garret Mountain Reservation Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 8+ Register We will take a slow walk around Barbours Pond, listening to the dawn chorus, as we seek out migrating birds. This hike will focus on beginner bird identification, how and why birds and other creatures migrate, and general fall ecology. Full Series: Nature Walks with the New Weis Center The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the New Weis Center for Education, Arts,and Recreation are partnering to bring you a series of walks through Passaic County's parks and ending with a walk through the Weis Center's beautiful trails. |
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Super Soccer Saturdays Saturdays, September 26 through October 31 Session 1 (Ages 3-4): 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Session 2 (Ages 5-7): 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Weasel Brook Park Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Are you looking to get your child active? If so, you've come to the right place... Get the ball rolling with Super Soccer Stars! This 6-week soccer program will teach your child the fundamentals of the sport, in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. The dynamic coaches from Super Soccer Stars will not only work with your child to improve their skills, they will also work to help develop their self-confidence and their ability to work as a team. With engaging warm-ups, drills and games, your child is destined to have a great time! Note: This class is not a drop-off program. Parent/guardians must stay present, but will not be actively participating. |
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Little Ninjas Taekwondo Fridays, October 2 through November 20 Session 1 (Ages 3-5): 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Session 2 (Ages 6-8): 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM D Best 1 Taekwondo School, 1732 Main Ave, Clifton Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Focus, Teamwork, Control, Balance, Memory, Discipline, Fitness, Coordination... Do these sound like things you want to help your child improve on? If so, we have just what you need! Passaic County Parks and Recreation has partnered with D Best 1 Taekwondo School in Clifton, NJ, to bring you the Little Ninjas program! This program has a detailed curriculum that focuses on skills to help children enter society with a more confident and enthusiastic outlook. They will become better students at school, better listeners at home and more ambitious towards the future. This is a drop-off class. Parents/guardians are NOT permitted to wait in the school due to COVID-19 regulations. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Plant Communities in Our Forests Saturday, October 10 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Highlands Preserve Admission: Free Registration: Required Register We will take a moderate hike through the forest around several plant communities including wetlands and fields. Will focus on some plant identification as we discuss changing forest landscapes, succession, and the impacts of invasive species. This walk will begin from the green trail to the blue trail and back. Full Series: Nature Walks with the New Weis Center The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the New Weis Center for Education, Arts,and Recreation are partnering to bring you a series of walks through Passaic County's parks and ending with a walk through the Weis Center's beautiful trails. |
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Outdoor Concert at Camp Hope Friday, October 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Camp Hope Pavilion Admission: Free Registration: Required Register The West Milford Township Library and Passaic County Parks & Recreation are proud to bring you an outdoor concert. Join John Foley and Barry Wisenfeld as they perform some of the biggest hits in classic rock, blues, pop and country under the Camp Hope pavilion. Bring your own chair. |
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Beginner Trail Running Workshop Sunday, October 18 10:00 AM Camp Hope Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 15+ Register Join local trail running guide, hike leader and author Don Weise for an introductory class on the exhilarating sport of Trail Running. Bring your running shoes and get ready to have fun! This class is perfect for complete beginners looking to hit the open trails running! Topics will include:
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Virtual Astronomy Night: Future Astronauts Wanted! Thursday, October 22 (rain date: Friday, October 23) 8:00 PM via Zoom (link will be sent to registrants) Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Calling all future astronauts! Zoom off with NJAG to see the moon, planets, and nebulae. Join us to learn more about the night sky and design your own rover for the planet Mars. Design your own Mars rover and send your picture to Recreation@passaiccountynj.org! Your rover can be designed using crayons/markers and paper, recycled materials at home, or even LEGOs! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! This event is hosted by the New Jersey Astronomical Group in partnership with the Passaic County Parks & Recreation office. The hosts of this event from the New Jersey Astronomical Group are:
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Fall Fest Saturday, October 24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Camp Hope Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Join the West Milford Township Library and the Passaic County Parks & Recreation office for Fall Fest!
Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Exploring The Highlands Region Saturday, October 24 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Apshawa Preserve Admission: Free Registration: Required Register This rocky moderate hike will take us through outcroppings and overlooks that define our New Jersey Highlands region. We will discuss what makes this region so unique, from the geology to the plants to the animals that live here. This hike will begin from the blue trail to the white trail, stopping by to overlook the reservoir and then head back. Full Series: Nature Walks with the New Weis Center The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the New Weis Center for Education, Arts,and Recreation are partnering to bring you a series of walks through Passaic County's parks and ending with a walk through the Weis Center's beautiful trails. |
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Children's Cooking Classes Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00 - 7:30 PM Passaic County Arts Center -Hawthorne, NJ Admission: Free Registration: Required Ages: 5-12 Register Chef It Up! provides fun, healthy cooking classes to kids. They use totally nut-free products and are food allergy-friendly too. They supply everything needed. For cooked items they prepare them as make, take and bake at home with instructions for families to work on at home together. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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The Forest in the Fall Saturday, November 7 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM New Weis Center, 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood Admission: Free Registration: Required Register To finish off our series of fall hikes, we will take an easy hike through the trails at The New Weis Center. We will discuss what happens in the forest as the weather gets colder, how plants and animals prepare for the winter, and take a stop at a stream to explore the importance of the aquatic world at this time of year. Full Series: Nature Walks with the New Weis Center The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the New Weis Center for Education, Arts,and Recreation are partnering to bring you a series of walks through Passaic County's parks and ending with a walk through the Weis Center's beautiful trails. |
For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org. |
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