Mount Olive Recreation Children, Teens & Family Programs

Power Wheels Race Series For ages 2 – 8

Expand your Horizons!

Get Fit in 2010!

Calorie Blaster Fundraiser

Sports

Fairy Series	Pip Hop
Hip Hop	Princess Series
Hip Hop for Cheerleaders!

Dance ! Dance !Dance!

 

 

 

 

Creative Kids!

Merriloons' Spring Programs!

Merriloons' Magical Clown Camp

Spring Break! Five Days!

For Grades K-5, Limited space! $79

Mon-Fri. April 5th - 9th
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Drakes Brook Park

Balloon Art, Magic tricks and more! Pop-in for Popping Balloon Fun!
Children will develop confidence and self-esteem while learning how to make balloon animals, hats and swords. Slight-of-hand magic tricks will be covered on Thursday & Friday. Each child will receive balloons, air pump and magic tricks to bring home and practice and entertain the family!

Online registration under Spring 2010

Merriloons' Carnival Dayz Camp!

Spring Break!

For ages 3 - 6 Limited space! $63

4 Days: Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. April 5, 6, 8, 9
10:15am -11:15am
Location: Drakes Brook Park

Hours of Carnival Fun! Sand Art, Carnival style games, face painting, balloon art, magic tricks, storytelling and crafts, games, more! Each child will bring home a surprise each day!

Online registration under Spring 2010

Merriloons' Carnival Dayz

For ages 3 - 6 Limited space! $63

Session A: 4 Wednesdays beginning April 14th
Session B: 4 Wednesdays beginning May 26
10:15am -11:15am Drakes Brook Park

Hours of Carnival Fun! Sand Art, Carnival style games, face painting, balloon art, magic tricks, storytelling and crafts, games, more! Each child will bring home a surprise each day!

Online registration under Spring 2010

Merriloons' Clown Magic & Balloons!

6 weeks of outrageous fun and entertainment!
Just the thing for your family's clown!

For Grades K-5 $97

Wednesdays, starting April 14
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Drakes Brook Park

Children will develop confidence and self-esteem while learning how to make balloon animals, hats and swords. Ballooning 101 and 102 as well as Slight-of-hand magic tricks. Each child will receive balloons, air pump and magic tricks to bring home and practice and entertain the family!

Online registration under Spring 2010

Farmland! Highview Farms Children's Workshops

For children in Grades 1 -2
$45 per child per workshop
Class size limited!
held at Highview Farms 416 Sandshore Road, Budd Lake

6 one hour sessions held at the Barn,
Time: 5pm-6pm Begins April 12, 2010

GARDEN ADVENTURES: Mondays
Everything that makes a garden great! We’ll make soil, work with wiggly worms, make our own Garden
Starter trays – Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs, learn how the farm prepares and plants for the season and more!

HATCH ME! Tuesdays
We’ll be learning about the development of chicks and ducks from eggs
to hatching and their care as new hatchlings!

DAIRY DISCOVERY: Wednesdays
Cows and calves and goats oh my! We’ll learn about the Dairy farm, including caring for animals,
milking, and make our own favorite dairy foods, including ice cream!

Online registration under Spring 2010

Photography Club

$20 per student
Grades 6-8

Starts April 13th

After school program
will meet for 5 Tuesdays at 3:15pm(late bus departs 4:15pm)

Location: Middle School Faculty Dining Room.

Film and digital cameras will be used. Bring your own, (some will be brought by the instructor to use on site.) Composition, lighting, etc. will be covered in these introductory sessions. A drawing will be held on last day of class and the winner will receive a framed collage of their photos. Instruction provided by TSS Photography!

 

Online registration under Spring 2010

 

Learn to Crochet

Learn to Crochet!
Ages 18 through Adult
Cost: $75.00
Participants will learn basic crochet stitches, how to read a beginner’s pattern and make a class project. Students will need to bring
hooks – J and K; Worsted weight yarn of any color.

Program meets Tuesdays 8-9pm for 6 weeks beginning April 13th

Held at Drakes Brook Park, 155 Flanders-Netcong Road, Flanders.
Contact Nnenna for more information: Nnenna@nekinaturals.com

Online registration under Spring 2010

Jewelry Making-Beading

This is a 3-week course which includes supply wire and findings, (gold or silver tone) different earring types and tools. You will need to supply your own beads. 973-691- For ages 12 - adult.
Price: $65.00 per session

There will be four sessions to choose from:

Third Session: Fridays, April 16, 23, 30
Online registration under Spring 2010

Fourth Session: Fridays, May 7, 14, 21
Online registration under Spring 2010

Place: Drakes Brook Park, Flanders-Netcong Road
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Intro to Beading - You will learn about the tools and findings necessary for jewelry making, basic techniques, and learn about the different wires, strings, and elastic.
Beading 101 - Learn to make your own necklace or bracelet. Your will need your own beads.
Beading 102 - Learn how to make all different kinds of earring; hanging, hoops, posts, and learn different techniques for necklaces and bracelets.

High School Bowling League!

Come and participating in the summer bowing league at Circle Lanes in Ledgewood.

July 7 – August 25 ,2010 (8-weeks)
Wednesdays 11:30a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

NEW High School League grades 9-12 - two people on a team
High School League cost is $7.50 per week which includes three games of bowling.

Online registration

Exploring Music

For ages 3-6
Beginning the week of April 14th.
Six 1 hour lessons

Registration: $100

Through various music games, children will develop pattern and rhythm awareness, music grammar and play songs on a preschool level.

Location:Drakes Brook Park (155 Flanders-Netcong Rd, Flanders)

Session A: Wednesday 12pm-1pm

Session B: Thursdays 12pm-1pm

Session C: Fridays 10am -11am

Online registration

Indoor Tennis

Winter Indoor Tennis at Flanders Valley Tennis and Swim Club
"Home of Supreme Court Tennis Academy"

Location: Flanders Valley Tennis and Swim Club 184 Flanders Netcong Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836

Online registration

Kidz Kraftz

New enrichment program! Cost: $75

6 classesK-2 Mondays 6pm-6:45pm

Gr.3-5 Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm 

 Location: Tinc Road School Art Room beginning the week of 4/12

Fun ,creative art projects that include a sneaky way to include science or social studies for enhanced learning. Materials provided by the instructor. Limited class size!

Online registration

CHEF IT UP 2 GOtm

"Where We Bring the Nut Free Cooking Fun To You!"
(973) 300-8898 www.chefitupkids.com

$61.00 PER CHILD

Spring 2010

4 WEEK PROGRAM Fridays (4/16 – 5/7)
Location:Tinc Road School Art Room
Grades K-5 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Limited enrollment! Register now on-line!

WE BRING ALLTHE PEANUT FREE/TREE NUT FREE COOKING FUN TO YOU!!!

KIDS ARE THE TOP CHEFS! WITH OUR HANDS ON WEEKLY COOKING PROGRAM EACH CHILD WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE MASTER CHEFS OF THEIR OWN CULINARY CUISINES! - THEY'LL CHOP, MIX, FOLD AND MINCE NOT EVEN REALIZING THEY ARE LEARNING KITCHEN BASICS!
EACH WEEK THE MENU CHANGES BUT THE FUN NEVER ENDS!! SOME FOOD ITEMS THEY'LL MAKE ARE HOMEMADE GARLIC KNOTS, HOMEMADE PASTA WITH GARLIC BREAD, APPLE PIES AND CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TARTS TO NAME A FEW!
OUR SESSIONS ARE 45 MINUTES IN LENGTH AND CUSTOMIZED FOR EACH AGE GROUP.

A 4 WEEK CHEF IT UP 2 GO PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

CHEF HATS (THAT THEY GET TO PERSONALIZE AND KEEP) ISSUED AT FIRST SESSION ONLY AND KIDS ARE INSTRUCTED TO BRING BACK TO EACH CLASS.

2 FOOD ITEMS TO PREPARE AND EAT IN CLASS

ONE DELICIOUS DRINK
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MENU THAT WAS CREATED THAT DAY HANDED OUT AT THE END OF EACH CLASS

New Summer Camp 2010 Click Here

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NEW CHEF IT UP COOKBOOK AND OTHER EXCITING PROGRAMS! WWW.CHEFITUPKIDS.COM

Move over Emeril…. Bam!!!!

Online registration

Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes!

Offered by PC Playhouse
Ages 3 - 6   6 classes (starting 4/15)  

Cost: $85
Limited to only 5 children per class!
Location: Tinc Road School Art Room 
Session A  4:30pm - 5:15pm Session B  5:30pm-6:15pm

Imagine Tomorrow classes will teach students basic keyboarding and computer skills.
Students will learn thinking and problem solving techniques as well as reading, writing, and listening skills. Each child will have his or her own laptop to use.

Online registration

Jungle Cubs Camp 

This 6-week program is for ages up to 6 years old.  Parents must be on-site.

Come and experience new adventures at our Jungle Cubs Camp. 
Play time ,obstacle course, story & craft time! Snack provided
Date:Weds: Apr. 14 – May 19

Time:  9:30am – 11:00am

Price: $90.00 Deadline for registration Jan. 29, 2010

Location:Clown Around, 186 Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ  07836       

Online registration

Hip Hop

Hip Hop: For Ages 6-9

Location: Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)

6 week program Cost:$50 starting April 15th

Limited space

Come learn the latest moves by combining rhythm and
movement set to the latest Hip Hop music (age appropriate) from all your favorite songs of today.
This explosive, funky dance class will teach children to be creative with dance.
They will be inspired to learn, create and perform choreography in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
Dance or regular sneakers required.

Thursdays 5:15pm-6pm Ages 6-9

Online registration

Fairy Series

Fairy Series: For Ages 3-6

Location: Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)

6 week program Cost:$50 Limited space for Spring Starting week Of April 12

Mystical and Magical songs will have your child excited during this class!
Through the art of basic Ballet and Jazz we will be transported each week
to a new world where fairies are all around and
waiting to Dance, Explore, Learn and Have Fun!
**Wings optional but not required as they will be supplied as our props each week!

Mondays: Ages 3-4 @ 4:30pm-5:15pm
Mondays: Ages 5-6 @ 5:15pm-6pm

Tuesdays: Ages 3-6 @10:15am-11am

Online registration

Pip Hop

Pip Hop: For ages 3-6

Location: Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)

6 week program Cost:$50 Limited space for Spring starting week of April 12

Here is a chance for the younger set to ‘dance like the big kids’!
This class is full of high energy dance set to cool (age appropriate) music.
If you have a ‘pip-squeak’ that can’t stop moving,
bring them to this simplified hip hop class to get their grove on!
Dance or regular sneakers required.

Online registration

Princess Series

Princess Series: For ages 6-8

Location: Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)

6 week program Cost:$50 Limited space for Spring starting week of April 12

Storybook dance class based on our favorite fairytales and stories!
Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Snow White will be explored in this series.
The children will learn to connect these stories and bring them to life through movement and creativity using basic ballet and jazz technique.
Your little Princesses may dress in tutus, leotards or whatever they are comfortable in for class. **Tiara’s optional but not required as they will be supplied as part of our props each week!

Choose which session fits your schedule best!

Ages 6-8: Mondays 6:00pm-6:45pm

Online registration

Bowling League

Mt. Olive Recreation Bowling Leaque
Circle Lanes, 1113 Route 46, Ledgewood, NJ

July 7 – August 25 ,2010 (8-weeks)
Wednesdays 11:30a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Bumper Bowling for Ages 5-8 - three people on a team
Non-Bumper Bowling ages 9-13 - four people on a team

The above cost is $5.00 per week which includes: FREE rental shoes and two games of bowling

$7.00 registration fee Online registration

Mt. Olive Sparklers

Baton Twirling techniques combined with dance and marching to enhance rhythm and coordination.
Ages 5 - 16

Register for Fall 2010-2011
Sept. 2010

  For further information please contact Nancy Hayes by phone at 973-527-4636 or by email brandysema@yahoo.com

Gymastics

Location: CS Gymnastics, 4 Gold Mine Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
6 Weeks

Session III Week of March 15- April 30
(sign up online Winter 2010)

* No classes April 1-7

For 3 - 4 yrs

“Bouncin’ Bunnies” Thurs 5pm-6pm $82.00
Gym ‘n Learn Thurs 9am-11:30am $96.00

For 5-6/7 yrs

“Rompin Rabbits” Thurs 6-7pm $82.00
Mixed Martial Arts Thurs 4-4:45pm $72.00

For 7/8-12yrs

Tramp ‘n Tumbling Thurs 7- 8 pm $82.00
Boys Gymnastics Thurs 7- 8:15 pm $88.00
Girls Gymnastics Wed 6-7:15pm $88.00
Mixed Martial Arts Mon 6-7 pm $82.00

For 8-13yrs

Fit n’ Fun Challenges Sat 2:00-3:00 $60.00
(Just like summer Camp!)

Online registration

Hip Hop for Cheerleaders

12 weeks COST:  $110.00  (45 Min Class 1 x Per week)
Staring Feb. 2

This 12 week class will introduce the beginner into the awesome sport of cheerleading. 
Class will have a blast learning basic jumps, hand motions, basic stunts, some tumbling.
We’ll learn a cheer and a dance!  
We even have a Recital on May 22 at the Senior Center!
(Slight additional cost for recital costume)
If you've ever thought about cheerleading then this is the class for you!

12 week program Tuesday dates
Feb. 2,9,23, March 2, 9, 16, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18

Make up class March 23rd

Ages 3-9
 Tues 4:45pm-5:45pm 

Online registration

Location: Drakes Brook Park(155 Flanders-Netcong Rd, Flanders)
CLICK HERE for directions to Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)

Mt Olive Science Club

Mt Olive Science Club
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

**Has your child joined us in the past? We always cover new lessons
and experiments, so come on back for more science fun!**

Children's Science Workshops explore scientific concepts using completely hands-on activities and experiments.

Tinc Road School,
Room:Art Room-156

Spring Session NEW! 8 Weds. Cost: $135
April 14th -June 2
Online registration

4:00-4:45pm pm Ages 3 ½ - 5 (Pre-K)

An introduction to basic scientific concepts through games, fun experiments, diagrams, and explanations that are easy to understand. Young children are thrilled to figure out why and how things work, and this class will get their creative juices flowing!

Online registration

5:00-5:45pm Grades K-1

A closer look at scientific concepts using various hands-on activitiesand exciting experiments. This class teaches students to break down problems and find creative solutions, and they will have a blast doing it!

Online registration

6-6:45pm Grades 2 - 5

Continued study of experimentation. Students will learn such things as how to generate electricity,build roller coasters, make working potato clocks, launch rockets, design and build robots and many more creative experiments in this exciting class!

Maximum enrollment of 8 students for the Pre-K class, and 12 students per class for the older age groups.2 instructors for each class.

Online registration

Summer Camp Info

Play, Paint and Create

Play, Paint and Create Fridays, Fridays, 4/30-6/4

Art 1 for beginners 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Art 2 for returning students 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost:$110 per child ( includes materials per child )

A 6 week art program for Grades K-3.
Children will have the chance to experiment with different materials such as Watercolors, Acrylics, Oil Pastels & more.

SUMMER 2010

Play, Paint and Create presents: Discovering the Art Masters

A week where kids will learn the secrets, life and techniques of the
most relevant artist in the world like Picasso, Klee, Van Gogh, Monet, Degas and Warhol.

Age: 6-9 Years Old
Cost:$95

When: July 12-16 or August 2-6

Time: 3 - 4 pm

Where: Drake Brook Park

CLICK HERE for directions to Drakes Brook Park(adobe acrobat)
For more info e-mail: ac_robles@yahoo.com

Online registration

Basketball Clinic

Attention Boys and Girls
Grades 3 thru 8 Basketball Clinic!!!

Returning Spring 2010

Victor's Mixed Martial Arts

Victor’s Mixed Martial Arts – 1st year Anniversary Special!
3 weeks (6 classes) for just $19
Taught at VMMA Academy 1 Old Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-234-6454
Mixed Martial Arts For Children! Ages 5+

Classes will improve students’ confidence, discipline, self defense, concentration, and physical condition.

Session F begins the week of March 1

1 Introductory offer per child

Choose 2 of the 3 days of the week that the classes are offered

Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-6:45pm
or Sat. 10am – 10:45am

Spring 2010

1 Introductory offer per person

2 weeks (4 classes) for just $19

Session G begins the week of April 12

Session H begins the week of May10

Session J begins the week of June 7

Choose 2 of the 3 days of the week that the classes are offered

Mixed Martial Arts For Children 5+! 
Mon 6pm ,Wed 6pm ,Sat 10am

Mixed Martial Arts For Teens & Adults!
Mon. 7:30pm, Wed. 7:30pm ,Tue. 8pm, Thurs. 8pm, Sat .11am

Ladies Only Kick Boxing   Ages 15+: Tues. 7pm, Thurs. 7pm, Sat. 9am

Online registration

Ladies Only Kick Boxing

Victor’s Mixed Martial Arts – 1st year Anniversary Special!
3 weeks (6 classes) for just $19
Taught at VMMA Academy 1 Old Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Classes will improve students’ confidence, discipline, self defense, concentration, and physical condition.

Session F begins the week of March 1

1 Introductory offer per participant

Ages 15+
Choose 2 of the 3 days of the week that the classes are offered

Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 – 7:45pm or Saturday, 9am – 9:45am

Online registration under winter 2010

Spring 2010

1 Introductory offer per person

2 weeks (4 classes) for just $19

Session G begins the week of April 12

Session H begins the week of May10

Session J begins the week of June 7

Choose 2 of the 3 days of the week that the classes are offered

Ladies Only Kick Boxing   Ages 15+: Tues. 7pm, Thurs. 7pm, Sat. 9am

Online registration Under spring 2010

Girl Scouts

Mt. Olive Recreation is offering Daisy & Brownie Workshops.
Come and work on a “Petal” or “Try-It”

For more information about this program or to set up a date
please call Marie Calvo at 973-691-0900 x7263 on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Online registration

Laura McGrath 973-598-9983

mckaos@optonline.net

Online registration for Troop Leaders only