For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org.
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Stories and Snacks Camp Hope Third Monday of every month, starting April 19 10 AM Ages: 2-6 Admission: Free 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! |
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Outdoor Movie Night See flyer for dates and locations Register Enjoy your favorite movies under the stars with the whole family! We are proud to bring back our Outdoor Movie Night series to all of our County parks! If you have any recommendations for movies you’d like to see, please email Kerry at kerryk@passaiccountynj.org. |
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Zumba with Katty See flyer for dates and locations June 28 - August 23 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. Cost: $5 each OR $36 for all 9 classes (a savings of $9). |
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Chair Yoga Camp Hope Wednesdays, July 7 - August 25 10:30 AM Register This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation and strength, improves balance, and relieves stress. Cost: $5 per class OR $32 for all 8 classes (a savings of $8). |
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Community Play Dates Highlands Preserve Wednesdays, July 7, 21 and August 4, 18 10 AM to 12 PM Register Meet up with old friends while making new ones! We will have kickball and backyard games for the bigger kids (and kids at heart!) and a playground available for the little ones. All ages are welcome! |
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Future All-Stars Basketball Skill & Development Clinics Weasel Brook Park Basketball Courts Saturdays, July 10 - August 14 Biddy Ballers (Ages 4-7): 9 AM to 10:15 AM Junior Ballers (Ages 8 -13): 10:30 AM to 12 PM Registration: Required Register Come strengthen your basketball knowledge and skills while having fun! Each week our players will work on developing their basketball fundamentals. In addition to being coached on their skills, they will have the opportunity to put their practice into play, with scrimmages to close out each practice. Please note: participants will be evaluated and placed in groups based on their ability, not just their age or size. |
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Hatha Yoga Camp Hope Saturdays, July 10 - August 28 9 AM Register A series of traditional yoga postures mixed with breathing techniques, with a focus on alignment and building endurance through the holding of yoga poses. Some yoga experience is a plus, as challenges will be offered, but beginners are always welcome! Cost: $5 per class OR $28 for all 7 classes (a $7 savings). |
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Family Yoga Camp Hope Mondays, July 19 - August 30 9 AM: 4-6 years old 9:30 AM: Ages 7+ Register Family yoga is connecting with your loved ones, and other families, with playful, joyous yoga! Each class is a unique experience and may include individual, partner, and group poses, stories, music, and cooperative games. Bring a sense of adventure, and let’s make a yoga experience together! Parents don't need to participate, but are required to stay on premises. Best for ages 4 and up, but all ages welcome! We will be hosting a large free launch day on Monday, July 19. |
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Magical Melodies with Mr. Chris Goffle Brook Park Saturday, July 31 11 AM Ages: 2-5 Register Mr. Chris of Magical Melodies comes to Goffle Brook 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! |
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Camp Hope Senior Sharks - Low Impact Senior Aquatic Fitness Camp Hope Mondays, August 2 - 23 10 AM Ages: 55+ Register Come and move with us Mondays in August! This event includes 30 minutes of low-impact aquatic exercise utilizing a pool noodle (provided) for resistance. No previous skills are required; modifications are available for all abilities. T-shirts will be given out during the last class. Cost: $20 for full four-week course. |
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Little Guppies - Intro to Swimming Camp Hope Tuesdays, August 3 - 24 1:30 PM Ages: 4-10 Register This introductory class is designed for kids who have little to no swimming experience. It will cover basic skills including learning to float, kick, and submerge in water, as well as basic water safety tips. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend the course and enter the water, but it is not required. Cost: $5 per class. |
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Arts & Crafts & Snacks & Swim Camp Hope Tuesday and Thursday, August 3 - 26 Drop-Off: 10 AM, Pick-Up: 12 PM Ages: 5-12 Register Kids will enjoy this two hour program that includes a craft project, a dip in the pool, and a summer-themed snack. |
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Papier Mache Art Series Camp Hope Tuesdays, August 3 - 24 1 PM Ages: 8-12 Register Over the course of one month (one class per week), students will create a three-dimensional, papier mache mermaid statue. No experience with papier mache is required. Cost: $20 for full four-week series. |
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My First Swim Camp Hope Wednesdays, August 4 - 25 1:30 PM Ages: 0-3 Register My First Swim is designed to familiarize infants and toddlers with water and swimming. This course will include basic games and activities aimed at making the water a fun and positive environment and preparing infants to take beginner swim lessons. A parent or guardian will be required to attend this course; a parent/guardian must accompany each child. Cost: $5 per class. |
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Community Swim Camp Hope Thursdays, August 5 - 26 12 PM Register Enjoy an hour of open swim time at beautiful Camp Hope; lifeguards will be on duty for this fun-filled event that will include water games and relay races. Children & families are welcome to attend! Make sure to bring a towel and sunscreen; chairs are provided but feel bring any additional seating. To register, visit PassaicCountyRec.org or call the Highlands Family Success Center at 973-506-6575. |
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Parent & Me Cooking and Crafting Classes Camp Hope Fridays, April 9 - December 3 11 AM Ages: 2-6 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, August 6: Delicious Day at the Beach We'll be making beach cups with blue vanilla pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, and fun surprises under the "sea." |
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Music & Movement with Miss Jolie Weasel Brook Park Saturday, August 7 10:30 AM Ages: 1-6+ Register Join highly energetic Miss Jolie for virtual silliness, stories, music, and fun! Miss Jolie brings a twist to classic children's music in addition to original interactive songs. She interacts with the children, including their names in songs, asking questions, and taking song requests too! Singing, dancing, clapping, snapping, and stomping are highly encouraged! |
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iPhone Nature Photography Workshop Goffle Brook Park Sunday, August 8 10 AM 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. 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. |
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Summer Astronomy Highlands Preserve Thursday, August 12 8:45 PM Register Join the North Jersey Astronomical Group as they show us a close-up view of the crescent Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and various nebulae in the night sky above the newly renovated Highlands Preserve. |
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Adult / Teen Art Club Camp Hope Thursday, August 12 - September 2 6 PM Ages 13+ Register This weekly class will include seasonally-themed, three-dimensional projects across several mediums, including papier-mache, mosaic, and paint. This program is appropriate for adults and teens who want to learn more about these mediums and serves as a great opportunity for high school students seeking to add pieces for art school portfolios. |
| Swanky Senior Soirée Camp Hope Friday, August 20 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Ages: 55+ Register Join us and lounge poolside for a swanky summer evening of food, drinks, and tunes, which will include light dinner fare, themed mocktails, and live music. Party attire and pearls are encouraged! This event will be held indoors if weather dictates. To register, visit PassaicCountyRec.org or call the Highlands Family Success Center at 973-506-6575. |
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National Dog Day Hike Rifle Camp Park Saturday, August 21 9 AM Register National Dog Day is celebrated August 26 annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer, and Author, Colleen Paige. Passaic County Parks & Recreation is starting the celebration early with this dog hike around Rifle Camp Park! |
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Harry Potter Celebration Camp Hope Friday, August 27 6 PM Register Calling all wizards, witches, goblins, and trolls! Come dine with us as we turn our dining hall into Hogwarts! Wizard robes and costumes encouraged! After dinner we'll head out to the Quidditch Grounds to watch Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone on our 20' inflatable screen! |
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Fishing Derby Main Memorial Park, 1395 Main Ave, Clifton Saturday, September 25 7 AM to 10 AM Registration: Required Register The Passaic County Parks & Recreation office and the Clifton Recreation Department are teaming up with GoGo Gomez for Kids & Family to bring you the second annual Passaic County Fishing Derby! Awards will be issued to the top fishers who catch the largest fish and most fish caught! You must provide your own fishing equipment. Fish must be caught by hook (no nets) and the hook must be in the fish's mouth when presented for judging. Final fish must be caught by 9:45 a.m. There will be no on-site registration permitted. Space is limited! |
For more information and to register for these events, visit PassaicCountyRec.org. |
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