Recreation By: Chuck Flanagan

Audience: Parents and Faculty Members Who looks after your kids after school? Need someone to watch your kids while you’re working? Recreation is the place for your kids

What Do They Offer? Are their any sports, clubs, or activities year round? Are they seasonal? Who watches the children? Who is in charge?

Year Round Weight room - not for children Game room – ping-pong tables, foosball, air hockey, arts &crafts Gym

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Seasonal : Fall Indoor soccer clinic for Kindergarten boys and girls Outdoor soccer for 1st-8th grade boys and girls

Seasonal : Winter Basketball clinic for 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls Basketball rec league for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls Travel teams for 3rd -8th grade boys and girls Street hockey for Kindergarten-8th grade in rec gym

Club soccer for 7-16 year olds boys and girls Seasonal : Spring Club soccer for 7-16 year olds boys and girls

Seasonal : Summer Spray park Cheerleading clinic Summer camp Extended summer camp

Opens July until Labor Day Must have residents I.D. to enter Spray Park Opens July until Labor Day Residents only Must have residents I.D. to enter

Cheerleading Clinic 8 week program for children 5-8 years old Runs in June and July

Summer Camp 7 week program for children going into 1st-10th grade Begins the Monday after school ends Runs Monday–Friday from 8:30am-3:00pm After care from 3:00pm-6:00pm Fee and separate for bus trips as well Lunch may be purchased or bring your own

Starts the week after camp ends Extended Summer Camp Starts the week after camp ends Limited spaces Runs Mon.-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm

After Care Program Takes place in the beginning of school Runs Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm Bus transportation to the rec included in fee

Who Watches/Takes Care of the Children? During summer camp, extended summer camp, and after care, there are counselors ages 18+ that take care of the children Also, NJ certified teachers work there as well The director is in charge of everything

But Why? Personally, I have worked at a recreation for their summer camp program I have worked there for 3 years I get along with each child boy or girl Everyone has a great time

Holidays and Special Events Spring Easter Egg Hunt Halloween Party Tree Lighting and Holiday Party

Spring Easter Egg Hunt Held on a Saturday During the spring At the field

Every child will receive gifts DJ for music and dancing Halloween Party There is a parade Every child will receive gifts DJ for music and dancing Dress up in costumes

Tree Lighting and Holiday Party Santa arrives in a fire truck Gives candy canes to little boys and girls

Works Cited Announced, Date To Be, and **also, Senior Dances And Recreation Trips (Check For Flyers At The Rec. Office Or. ELMWOOD PARK RECREATION 2016 (n.d.): n. pag. Web.