Mount Olive Township Budd Lake Municipal Beach

Beach Information
Beach Badge Information
Beach Rules and Regulations

Paddle Boats
Boating Rules
Thunderstorm Policy
Swim Lessons
Late Night Swim
Family Movie Night
Concerts on the Beach
Beach Features
Parties

 

 

For Mount Olive Township Residents and their Guests!
Beach ID's Required

Beach Information

Hours of Operation:
Everyday: 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 12:00 noon - 7:30 pm

Season Open:
June 14th - August 23rd

Beach Phone numbers:
(973) 474-0817 or (973) 474-0554

Beach ID's are required.

Beach Badge Information

To obtain a beach badge please present your license at the entrance to the lake to confirm that you are a Mount Olive Township resident. You will be required to fill out a short form. You will then be issued a badge free of charge that will be good for the 2008 season.

If an ID is lost a $5 replacement fee will be charged. Please bring your badge with you everytime you visit our lake. Those without badges will not be granted access to the lake.

Beach Rules and Regulations

  • Personal conduct on the beach must ensure the safety of yourself
    and others!

  • Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
    (Due to lack of shelter, NO MINORS, under 18, may be left unattended)

  • Beach and swim areas are open only when the lifeguard is on duty.

  • Swim only in specified areas.

  • Non-swimmers must stay in shallow end.

  • Dispose of Trash properly, including recyclables.

  • No food or drink is allowed in the water.

  • Uncontrolled beach toys may be confiscated.

  • Minors must pass a deep end test prior to playing unaccompanied in the deep end without an adult.
    (Deep End Tests will be offered daily at: 12:15, 2:15, 3:15, 5:15 - at lifeguard's discretion)
  • Parents can take one child at a time into the deep end, but must stay in arms length of the child at all times.

The following are NOT permitted:

Pets Alcohol Drugs and controlled substances
Chewing Gym Rough Play Spitting or spouting of water
Profanity Feeding the Wildlife Glass
Rafts and other Inflatables Grills and open fires Hanging on buoy line
Smoking Playing with lifeguard equipment Fishing
Diving in shallow end    

Paddle Boats

Rentals are on the half hour from 12:30-5:00 PM and include:

5 minutes instruction, approx. 20 minutes water time,
and 5 minutes to return equipment

2 person Pedal boats - $4.00
4 person Pedal boats - $5.00

1 person child Side Wheelers - $2.00
1 person adult Side Wheelers - $2.00
Water Walkers - $2.00

ALL Boaters Must:
Attend 5 minutes of instruction
AND Wear Fastened Lifejackets in order to enjoy the water!

Sign up for boating directly on beach. A registration form is not necessary.

Boating Rules

  • All patrons MUST wear a lifejacket when using boats.

  • For Pedal Boats, all children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • No swimming in the boating area.

  • Boating in designated areas only.

  • All hand, feet, and objects must stay in the boat at all times.

  • Patrons must remain seated at all times.

  • No rocking, tipping or otherwise operating the boat in an unsafe manner.

  • Boats shall land at the boathouse shore only. Landing boats at any other area is strictly prohibited.

  • Patrons will be required to return the boats when summoned by the staff.

  • Patrons are required to conform to limits on the number of occupants and weight load per boat.

  • Food or drink is prohibited on any boat.

  • Any patron destroying municipal property will be directed to leave and be liable for damages.

Thunderstorm Policy

According to NJ State Code
At the FIRST sign of thunder or lightning, all patrons must LEAVE the beach IMMEDIATELY. Seek safe shelter either in your car or the building. We will reopen 15 minutes after the last sign of the thunderstorm is over, when it is safe again.

 

Swim Lessons

 

1 week sessions (5 weekday classes - $30.00 per child)
Multiple Session DISCOUNT: Pay only $25 for additional sessions for that child!
Children must be at least 3 years old

Session A: June 23-27
Session B: June 30-July 4 (Classes will be held July 4, no make ups)
Session C: July 7-11
Session D: July 14-18
Session E: July 21-25
Session F: July 28- August 1

{In case of cancelled lesson, make up classes will be held at the discretion of the instructor}

Level I- Sandpipers

2:00-2:30, 4-4:30
Pre-requites: Can separate from parent & works in a group setting
Learn: Water Adjustment, Blowing Bubbles, and Safety Skills

Level II - Crockagators

2:30-3:00, 3:30-4, 4:30-5
Prerequisite: Can Blow bubbles and Submerge face 3 sec.
Learn: Float & Glide on front and back-No Help,
Front & Back Stroke 5 yards, and Safety Skills

Level III - Seahorses

3:30-4, 4:30-5pm
Prerequisite: Can Float & Glide on front and back, and Front & Back Stroke 5 yards - No Help
Learn: Elementary Backstroke, Back Crawl, Front Crawl w/Rotary Breathing and Safety Skills

Level IV, V, VI, VII

4:30-5:15
Prerequisite: Can do Elementary Backstroke, Back Crawl, and Front Crawl w/Rotary Breathing
Learn: Breaststroke, Butterfly, Alternate Breathing, Distance Swimming and Safety Skills

Schedules may change due to enrollment:
Level 1 & 2 classes are subject to a min. of 4 students & a max. of 6 students per instructor
Levels 3-7 classes are subject to a min. of 4 students & a max. of 10 students per instructor

ADULT PRIVATE LESSONS: By Appointment $15.00/lesson At your own level
CHILDREN"S PRIVATE LESSONS: By Appointment $25.00/person per lesson At your own level

CLICK HERE for a Beach Registration Form (adobe acrobat)

In order to serve you better:
Each class has minimum and maximum # of students. To plan staffing, we need to know the demand for each class 3 days before the class begins. We need time to contact participants and adjust schedules, if needed. Please sign up at least 3 days early to avoid the $5 late fee.


 

Late Night Swim

Late Night Swim & Dance!
Friday, July 18, 8-10 pm
Party under the stars.

The beach will be open for a
Dance & LATE night swim!
Bring dinner, a swimsuit, and a friend!

Pre-register – by 7/16 free!
after 7/16, on site $3 (Rain date: 8/8)

CLICK HERE for a Beach Registration Form (adobe acrobat)

Family Movie Night

Bee Movie
Mon, June 30th, 8-10:30pm

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Tues. 7/29, 8 – 10:30pm

Pre-register – at least 1 day before, FREE
$3/person on-site (Rain dates - that week when weather allows )

CLICK HERE for a Beach Registration Form (adobe acrobat)

Concerts on the Beach

Bring a blanket, swim gear and enjoy the live music!

Sunday , July 13th , 3pm-5pm
Featuring Aubrey

Sunday, August 3rd , 3pm-5pm
Featuring Moderately Bright Four/Nah Cappella

 

Beach Features

Tuesdays
July 1st – 22nd
from 3-3:30!
Come play and enjoy activities.

 

July 1 Red, White & Blue
July 8 Luau
July 15 Pirate Party
July 22 Carnival!

Parties

Party at the Beach
Personalize your party!


You can tailor your party to meet YOUR needs.
FIRST choose a basic Beach Rental option:

1. During Regular Open Beach Hours - $30/hr per 30 people
-OR-
2. Before or After hours (have the beach to yourself) - $65/hr per 30 guests
Add-On Options (to basic Beach Rental):
A. Beach Staff Coordinated Activities - ½ hour for $50 per 30 people
B. Boats - $10/hr x # of boats (before & after hour parties ONLY!)
Must pay 50% deposit at time of reservation.

CLICK HERE for a Party registration form (adobe acrobat)

 


 


 
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