For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org.
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The Incredible Journey of Water / National Frog Day Camp Hope Saturday, April 10 1 PM Ages: Recommended 7+, all are welcome! Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Water is something that connects all living things on this Earth. Water travels through rivers, lakes, forests, and even through plants and animals! Join us for an incredible journey around the world as a single droplet of water to better understand the importance of this resource. Each guest will create their own water cycle bracelet and meet some ambassador animals that depend on clean water for survival. (Recommended for ages 7+, but all ages welcome!) Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Into Bloom Hike with New Weis Center Apshawa Preserve Saturday, April 17 1 PM Ages: 6+ Admission: Free Registration: Required Register This hike is all about the excitement of seeing the first green sprouts and colorful blooms in early spring! We will take a moderate/hard hike to the Butler Reservoir while we keep our observant eyes on the forest floor to look for wildflowers. These spring ephemeral flowers only stick around until the trees grow in their leaves, so we will take advantage of this special time to learn about these stunning seasonal plants. (Ages 6+) Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Stories and Snacks Camp Hope Third Monday of every month, starting April 19 10 AM Ages: 2-6 Admission: Free Registration: Required Register This event is for our littlest Passaic County residents. On the third Monday of every month, Camp Hope will host a special guest reader to read a story while the Camp Hope dining hall staff prepares a healthy snack for everyone to enjoy! Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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T-Ball Spring Training Goffle Brook Park Thursdays, April 22 - May 27 Squirts (Ages 4-5): 4 PM Squirts Sr. (Ages 6-7): 6 PM Admission: $30 per child (includes t-shirt) Registration: Required Register Get swinging with the Passaic County Parks & Recreation Spring T-Ball program, instructed by US Sports Institute. This 6-week t-ball program is designed to introduce t-ball to children with little or no experience in a fun, recreational environment. The amazing coaches at US Sports Institute will spend time teaching your child the fundamentals of t-ball, in a fun, non-competitive, educational manner, with the goal of increasing their interest and skill level in the sport. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Multi Sports Goffle Brook Park Thursdays, April 22 - May 27 5 PM Age: 3 years old Admission: $30 per child (includes t-shirt) Registration: Required Register Are you still trying to figure out what your young toddler is interested in? If so, we have just the program for you! Passaic County Parks & Recreation Multi Sports program, instructed by US Sports Institute, is sure to peak your little one's interest. This 6-week multi sports program includes introduction to lacrosse, track & field and t-ball. Perfect for children who are unsure what they like or children who like to explore different things. The amazing coaches at US Sports Institute will provide a fun, non-competitive, educational environment for your child to explore and learn in. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Hiking Photo Workshop Garret Mountain Reservation Saturday, April 24 11 AM Admission: $5 per person Registration: Required Register Step up your Instagram game! Come learn from our professional photographer, Lyn Morton, how to take picture-perfect photos in nature, then head out on a short hike of Garret Mountain Reservation to test out what you've learned. All cameras and skill levels welcome -- from iPhone beginners to DSLR pros! Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Arbor Day Hike Apshawa Preserve Friday, April 30 5:30 PM Admission: Free Registration: Required Register Arbor Day is a day to celebrate the trees that help support our ecosystems. Our hike leader will lead everyone through Apshawa Preserve pointing out the different types of trees and the roles they play in a healthy forest. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Discover Birding Garret Mountain Reservation Sunday, May 2 7:30 AM Ages 10+ Registration: Required Register Springtime in New Jersey: there are few better places and times to begin paying closer attention to the birds living around us. During this easy and slow-paced hike, we will discuss the birds we see along the way, including some basic field identification, springtime behavior, and avian ecology. (Ages 10+) Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Taekwondo with D Best 1 Taekwondo and Kickboxing School 1372 Main Ave, Clifton Sundays, May 2 - June 27 Session 1 (Ages 4-6): 1 PM Session 2 (Ages 7-9): 2 PM Admission: $50 per child (includes required uniform) 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 & Recreation has partnered with D Best 1 Taekwondo School in Clifton, NJ, to bring back 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 class is a drop-off program. Parents/guardians are NOT permitted to wait in the building. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Kickboxing with D Best 1 Taekwondo and Kickboxing School 1372 Main Ave, Clifton Sundays, May 2 - June 27 3 PM Ages: 10-13 Admission: $50 per child (includes required uniform) Registration: Required Register Passaic County Parks & Recreation has partnered with D Best 1 Taekwondo & Kickboxing Center in Clifton, NJ, to bring your Tween Kickboxing! This program has a detailed curriculum that focuses on skills to help Tweens build confidence, learn to protect themselves and relieve stress, all while getting some much needed cardio in. This class is a drop-off program. Parents/guardians are NOT permitted to wait in the building. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Zumba with Katty See flyer for dates and locations Ages: 13+ (under 18 must be with parent/guardian) Admission: $5 per class or $32 for 8-week program Registration: Required Register Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba 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 Zumba 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. Mondays at 5 PM: Garret Mountain Reservation Tuesdays at 5 PM: Goffle Brook Park Wednesdays at 5:30 PM: Weasel Brook Park Fridays at 6 PM: Dundee Island Park Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Strengthen & Stretch and Connect Classes See flyer for dates and locations Strengthen & Stretch: 9:30 AM Connect: 10:30 AM Admission: $5 per class or $32 for 8-week program Registration: Required Register Class instructor Gina Mongiello is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Myofascial Release Practitioner who has been studying the body/mind in depth for the last twelve years. These classes are quite fun - join us for one or both. All levels welcome. Must be able to get up and down easily from the floor. Bring an exercise mat or blanket and drinking water. Thursdays: Garret Mountain Reservation Saturdays: Weasel Brook Park Sundays: Goffle Brook Park Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Parent & Me Cooking and Crafting Classes Camp Hope Fridays, April 9 - December 3 11 AM Ages: 2-6 Registration: Required Register Join the dining hall staff of Camp Hope as they teach you and your little one how to make fun, seasonal recipes once a month. While the food is cooking/cooling you both will also get to work on a fun seasonal craft as well! Friday, May 7: Mother's Day Fun Learn to make healthy, homemade watermelon sorbet followed by a craft for all the women in our families. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Gentle Sunset Flow Yoga Camp Hope Thursdays, May 6 - June 17 7 PM Admission: $5 per class or $28 for 7 classes Registration: Required Register Unwind with Greenwood Lake Yoga for a no-pressure sunset yoga and meditation class. Come as you are, judgment-free and open to all ages, bodies, and levels of experience. The perfect way to end your day! Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Magical Melodies with Mr. Chris Dundee Island Park Saturday, May 8 10 AM Ages: 2-5 Registration: Required Register Mr. Chris of Magical Melodies comes to Dundee Island Park with his high-energy music program. Your kids will be up and dancing with lots of songs, marching, and laughter! Although ideal for kids ages 2 to 5, all ages are welcome to attend this free program! Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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iPhone Nature Photography Workshop Goffle Brook Park Saturday, May 8 10 AM Registration: Required Register Someone once said that the best camera in the world is the one you have with you. For millions of us, the camera we always have with us is our iPhones. The cameras in today’s iPhones have become quite sophisticated, and in addition to documenting our daily lives, we can use them to create beautiful photographs. In this workshop with Hawthorne-based photo instructor, Lyn Morton, we will learn how to use your iPhone to take great pictures. We will learn: - What situations make the best photo opportunities - How to set up a photo for maximum impact - How to get great lighting in any situation - iPhone-only tricks to take photos that look like they came from a DSLR - Tips for taking engaging portraits - How to take better vacation and travel photos Join us as we explore great photography with your iPhone in your Passaic County neighborhood park. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
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Beginner Trail Running Workshop Garret Mountain Saturday, May 23 10 AM Ages: 12+, minors must be accompanied by parent/guardian Registration: Required Register Join Don Weise of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference for an introductory class on the exhilarating sport of Trail Running. Don will discuss trail basics: equipment/supplies you should have, preparation and safety tips, beginner-friendly trails and navigation, and proper form. Bring your running shoes and get ready to have fun! This class is perfect for beginners, as well as experienced road and cross country runners who are interested in exploring the world of trail running! Topics will include: - Proper trail running equipment and supplies. - How to prepare for a trail run. - How to navigate using a map, practicing 'Leave No Trace' principles, and staying safe on the trails. - How to find beginner-friendly trails. - Proper trail running form and training tips. Masks must be worn and 6 feet of social distancing must be adhered to at all times. |
For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org. |
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